(19 Jan 2023, 3:16 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Don't forget the pink fronted Presidents!
https://www.thebusstop.scot/accomodation
Eco bus 2 looks familiar!
Wonder if it was a purple one?
I can already smell the foist, hope they've improved how water tight they are!
715/716 are now with Dartline Coaches based in Devon.
(05 Feb 2023, 10:29 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]715/716 are now with Dartline Coaches based in Devon.
There's suggestions from some of the enthusiasts down there that they're actually coming back up here, no clue if there's any truth to that claim mind.
(06 Feb 2023, 7:51 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]There's suggestions from some of the enthusiasts down there that they're actually coming back up here, no clue if there's any truth to that claim mind.
Maybe Go North East have won some Newcastle/North Tyneside contracts too then.
(06 Feb 2023, 10:27 am)Thomas12 wrote [ -> ]Maybe Go North East have won some Newcastle/North Tyneside contracts too then.
They are still in Durham Cathedral livery.,...so maybe that's a clue
(06 Feb 2023, 10:58 am)Retro Nero wrote [ -> ]They are still in Durham Cathedral livery.,...so maybe that's a clue
715 has been de-branded, 716 however still has 'Cathedral Bus' branding on.
Was in Leeds yesterday, and was shocked to see an ex-GNE X-reg MPD still going! Think it was X511WRG, although unsure on the operator. Unfortunately didn't get a chance to go on it.
(25 Feb 2023, 11:24 am)Thomas12 wrote [ -> ]Was in Leeds yesterday, and was shocked to see an ex-GNE X-reg MPD still going! Think it was X511WRG, although unsure on the operator. Unfortunately didn't get a chance to go on it.
It's operated by Yorkshire Buses of Leeds, apparently
https://www.flickr.com/photos/195629197@N07/52708872241
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5507 now with C4TN (picture by Chris Wouldhave on Buses North East on Facebook)
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Looks a hell of a lot better
(08 Sep 2023, 8:22 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]Wish them the best of luck, imagine it'll be a pretty big task financially given the maintenance cost for Mercs!
Strange to see something so modern head into preservation, though I guess it really isn't that modern anymore.
Yeah, that wouldn't be one I'd want to tackle!
In about 20 years when the Streetdecks are worth about 50p I might pick one up, but I certainly wouldn't 'preserve' it. It'd be stripped out and turned into a camper!
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GNE definitely made the Mercs look a lot younger than what they are, they are so much better than any of the versas, when they were took on the 35 passegners were asking why they got older buses (11/62 plate) Versas
(08 Sep 2023, 5:52 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]Citaro 5292 has been purchased for preservation. See: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237695342
Any idea what it ended up in a fight with here? That's a lot of windows out! https://www.facebook.com/61550237695342/...123174156/
5292 was one of the buses in storage at Chester-le-Street after the depot closed - every bus in storage there had more or less every window smashed, some 600 windows had to be replaced (or buses scrapped as a consequence). Six-figure sum repair bill, thanks to vandalism from mindless youths (and, of course, nothing could be done about it).
GNE cut the windows out of another scrap Citaro to donate to 5292 and allow it to carry on in preservation.
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5292 was also the one involved in a fatal RTA a few years back
(08 Sep 2023, 10:49 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]5292 was one of the buses in storage at Chester-le-Street after the depot closed - every bus in storage there had more or less every window smashed, some 600 windows had to be replaced (or buses scrapped as a consequence). Six-figure sum repair bill, thanks to vandalism from mindless youths (and, of course, nothing could be done about it).
GNE cut the windows out of another scrap Citaro to donate to 5292 and allow it to carry on in preservation.
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Nothing could be done? Or nothing was chosen to be done?
Was there not security at the site? Or the option to provide a permanent security presence?
(08 Sep 2023, 10:49 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]5292 was one of the buses in storage at Chester-le-Street after the depot closed - every bus in storage there had more or less every window smashed, some 600 windows had to be replaced (or buses scrapped as a consequence). Six-figure sum repair bill, thanks to vandalism from mindless youths (and, of course, nothing could be done about it).
GNE cut the windows out of another scrap Citaro to donate to 5292 and allow it to carry on in preservation.
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So during the period of time CLS was used for storage was the depot not locked up, I recall the maintainance exit had shutters and the main entrance had a gate, did the side entrance closest to the roundabout have gates as it was always open access whenever I passed even on late evenings.
I can't think of any other way the depot would be accessible as the walls were quite high even backing onto the dual carriage way,
(09 Sep 2023, 7:36 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]So during the period of time CLS was used for storage was the depot not locked up, I recall the maintainance exit had shutters and the main entrance had a gate, did the side entrance closest to the roundabout have gates as it was always open access whenever I passed even on late evenings.
I can't think of any other way the depot would be accessible as the walls were quite high even backing onto the dual carriage way,
The depot was locked up.
The kids jumped over the side wall by the petrol station. Given the ground wasn’t level, certain points were easy enough to climb over.
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Saw an OK liveried Solar tonight.
It was getting dark, but it was displaying 'County Durham Bus Preservation Trust'.
Can't find owt about them online. Or am I just looking in the wrong place?
(08 Oct 2023, 8:02 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Saw an OK liveried Solar tonight.
It was getting dark, but it was displaying 'County Durham Bus Preservation Trust'.
Can't find owt about them online. Or am I just looking in the wrong place?
Ex Gne solar. NK55 OLM owned by County Durham Bus Preservation Group. It appeared for the X85 farewell and has appeared at each North East rally this year
(08 Oct 2023, 8:28 pm)Busu284 wrote [ -> ]Ex Gne solar. NK55 OLM owned by County Durham Bus Preservation Group. It appeared for the X85 farewell and has appeared at each North East rally this year
Was on display at the Aire Valley Transport Group Vintage Bus Running Day in Skipton today.[
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(08 Oct 2023, 11:25 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Was on display at the Aire Valley Transport Group Vintage Bus Running Day in Skipton today.
Ex 5232?
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