(17 Jan 2019, 11:24 pm)Rapidsnap wrote [ -> ]He mustn't have been on them long as I photoed all 3 in service this afternoon at the Interchange at about 2pm. Think that's the quickest in a while I've ticked of all the new buses in such a short amount of time.
Was just ironing out a couple of Next Stop audio-visual niggles following the testing which was completed earlier in the week - as I mentioned before, all three were swapped over at Park Lane just after mid-day.
There was a launch planned with all of the Sunderland Connect partners, hence the mid-day entry into service, but sadly didn't go ahead due to the weather earlier in the day.
(18 Jan 2019, 6:31 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Was just ironing out a couple of Next Stop audio-visual niggles following the testing which was completed earlier in the week - as I mentioned before, all three were swapped over at Park Lane just after mid-day.
There was a launch planned with all of the Sunderland Connect partners, hence the mid-day entry into service, but sadly didn't go ahead due to the weather earlier in the day.
Have NEXUS re-recorded the audio?
Least the screen will work this time!
Roadworks on Wearmouth Bridge, some services diverted away. Sers 9, 20A, 35 & 700 remain normal route - catch Ser 35 to Southwick Grn to transfer onto 56's. Sers 20, 36 & 56 diverting via St. Michaels Way and Queen Alexandra Bridge towards South Shields, Castletown or Southwick.
Has 6017 been withdrawn yet, as it was supposed to of been withdrawn on 22nd December but wasn't due to 9083's annual PSV test.
(20 Jan 2019, 4:18 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Has 6017 been withdrawn yet, as it was supposed to of been withdrawn on 22nd December but wasn't due to 9083's annual PSV test.
It wasn't supposed to be withdrawn on 22nd December - that was when it was originally planned to transfer from Riverside back to Percy Main (i.e. in line with the end of the end of Enchanted Belsay).
As 9083 was VOR hence leaving Percy Main short of a double-deck, 6017 transferred back to Percy Main earlier than planned.
(20 Jan 2019, 4:59 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It wasn't supposed to be withdrawn on 22nd December - that was when it was originally planned to transfer from Riverside back to Percy Main (i.e. in line with the end of the end of Enchanted Belsay).
As 9083 was VOR hence leaving Percy Main short of a double-deck, 6017 transferred back to Percy Main earlier than planned.
Ah right, i misread it!
Anymore of the Whey-Aye-Five-0 Omnicities gone for a repaint?
(20 Jan 2019, 5:02 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Anymore of the Whey-Aye-Five-0 Omnicities gone for a repaint?
5256. They'll be swapped one-for-one.
(20 Jan 2019, 5:15 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]5256. They'll be swapped one-for-one.
Thanks, why haven't they started from 5243?, seems odd they started half way through, unless the 5 and 50 will stop interworking, meaning only the 50 will be branded?
(20 Jan 2019, 5:19 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Thanks, why haven't they started from 5243?, seems odd they started half way through, unless the 5 and 50 will stop interworking, meaning only the 50 will be branded?
5255 - 5260 were repainted first, back in early 2013.
The others were only repainted during 2016 (when the 5 started interworking with the 50), so in theory (maybe not correctly so) the bodywork/paint condition should be better on those buses.
(20 Jan 2019, 5:22 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]5255 - 5260 were repainted first, back in early 2013.
The others were only repainted during 2016 (when the 5 started interworking with the 50), so in theory (maybe not correctly so) the bodywork/paint condition should be better on those buses.
Ah right, probables see 5255 - 5260 repainted in February or March then.
(20 Jan 2019, 5:29 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Ah right, probables see 5255 - 5260 repainted in February or March then.
What about 5254. Only been painted for a year
(20 Jan 2019, 6:28 pm)JM03 wrote [ -> ]What about 5254. Only been painted for a year
If all are getting painted, then that one will too.
Any updates on the new Consett Depot?, like will be ready to open next month?, what services will be running from it?
(20 Jan 2019, 6:52 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Any updates on the new Consett Depot?, like will be ready to open next month?, what services will be running from it?
Go North East's Depot Manager for Stanley has been posting some updates on LinkedIn.
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(20 Jan 2019, 7:06 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Go North East's Depot Manager for Stanley has been posting some updates on LinkedIn.
Looks good so far, looks like it'll be on time too
I use to like the whey eye five o brand but covers to much of the windows shame its going
(22 Jan 2019, 9:46 pm)Gonorth91 wrote [ -> ]I use to like the whey eye five o brand but covers to much of the windows shame its going
Unless they get newer buses......seems strange to have such a high PVR and not to be branded
Unless they take thsm of the 4 for thsm to get newbuses and the mercs to come on 5-50 bit pointless having whey eye brand on the 5 ano the interwork bit silly like to see new buses bit who knows
Apparently j was wrong with my last post. New buses for the 4 could be street lites or versa s and all the mercede Citaros are leaving Washington
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(22 Jan 2019, 11:43 pm)Swiny1 wrote [ -> ]Apparently j was wrong with my last post. New buses for the 4 could be street lites or versa s and all the mercede Citaros are leaving Washington((
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(22 Jan 2019, 11:43 pm)Swiny1 wrote [ -> ]Apparently j was wrong with my last post. New buses for the 4 could be street lites or versa s and all the mercede Citaros are leaving Washington((
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