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RE: Go North East - Latest - R852 PRG - 01 Mar 2014
(01 Mar 2014, 7:44 pm)bcal3119 6064 seen today is still Angel
In that case it must be the only one left then; it'll probably have it applied by a vinyl fitter tomorrow and on Monday appear wearing it.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Adam - 02 Mar 2014
I don't know if I was imagining it or whether the drink got the better of my eyesight, but I'm pretty sure I saw a Fab56 Gemini last night that hasn't had its rear destination board fixed yet
RE: Go North East - Latest - alibill_36 - 02 Mar 2014
6016 complete with a shiny back end out today on Metro replacements, 3862 / 6013 / 6022 / 6026 / 6036 and a vyking also seen.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 3:13 pm)alibill_36 6016 complete with a shiny back end out today on Metro replacements, 3862 / 6013 / 6022 / 6026 / 6036 and a vyking also seen.
3978 was the Vyking.
RE: Go North East - Latest - R852 PRG - 02 Mar 2014
I think when 4906, 4907, 4908 and 4909 get replaced by the Citaros on the X7 they'll come to Chester and allow 4837, 4838, 4839 and 4844 to be withdrawn. I personally don't think 4840 really needs a replacement at Riverside because theres already a lot of spare vehilces there that sit in the yard and do nothing, but I think 4944 was sent along there about a week before to allow it to be withdrawn. Possibly a few Renowns can be sent onto driver training and let all of those coaches go, what I've never understood is that the drivers train in a COACH but go on to drive a BUS, if you know what I mean.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 6:56 pm)Marcus I think when 4906, 4907, 4908 and 4909 get replaced by the Citaros on the X7 they'll come to Chester and allow 4837, 4838, 4839 and 4844 to be withdrawn. I personally don't think 4840 really needs a replacement at Riverside because theres already a lot of spare vehilces there that sit in the yard and do nothing, but I think 4944 was sent along there about a week before to allow it to be withdrawn. Possibly a few Renowns can be sent onto driver training and let all of those coaches go, what I've never understood is that the drivers train in a COACH but go on to drive a BUS, if you know what I mean.
Think I've suggested that once or twice in the past.
4944 replaced 8229. I agree - I don't think there will be a replacement for 4840 either.
A number of other Renowns are also due for withdrawal too, but I doubt they will have a replacement either (or if they do, they will be sourced from a depot which has a large number of spare vehicles, such as Riverside).
RE: Go North East - Latest - Tom - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:02 pm)Dan Think I've suggested that once or twice in the past.
4944 replaced 8229. I agree - I don't think there will be a replacement for 4840 either.
A number of other Renowns are also due for withdrawal too, but I doubt they will have a replacement either.
I guess 4841 won't be withdrawn until the ''Toon Link'' receives investment?
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:16 pm)Tom I guess 4841 won't be withdrawn until the ''Toon Link'' receives investment?
Correct.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Tom - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:17 pm)Dan Correct.
Will 4911 remain at Percy Main as a spare for the 19?
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:19 pm)Tom Will 4911 remain at Percy Main as a spare for the 19?
I've not heard anything about 4911 which would suggest that it won't be repainted or transferred.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Tom - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:22 pm)Dan I've not heard anything about 4911 which would suggest that it won't be repainted or transferred.
Could replace the horrid 5165 I suppose, which could be withdrawn.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:24 pm)Tom Could replace the horrid 5165 I suppose, which could be withdrawn.
I don't believe there are any plans to withdraw 5165 just yet. It will most likely be withdrawn at the end of this year.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Tom - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:27 pm)Dan I don't believe there are any plans to withdraw 5165 just yet. It will most likely be withdrawn at the end of this year.
Ah thats a shame, the red ''retro'' style seats are awful :p
RE: Go North East - Latest - northtynelinks2 - 02 Mar 2014
Going back to the topic of 4840s registration, I know its history but how did the registration become so significant to GNE? Basically, how did GNE get the registration or if they had it made specially created what was the reason behind it? If anybody knows of course, im not saying you're a bunch of historians
RE: Go North East - Latest - G-CPTN - 02 Mar 2014
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26024754@N07/9420781301/
RE: Go North East - Latest - northtynelinks2 - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 7:52 pm)G-CPTN http://www.flickr.com/photos/26024754@N07/9420781301/
Thanks, I am trying to round up pictures, but mainly what I want to know is why did they decide to keep it for future use like they are now?
RE: Go North East - Latest - Rapidsnap - 02 Mar 2014
I think with the B10BLE withdrawels, they probably go for the vehicles that are in a worse state.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 02 Mar 2014
(02 Mar 2014, 10:20 pm)GMitchelhill I think with the B10BLE withdrawels, they probably go for the vehicles that are in a worse state.
A bit more logic to it than that, given that there's no huge differences in the performance of the earliest Renowns in the fleet.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Kuyoyo - 03 Mar 2014
Due to a major RTC on Gateway Bridge in Hartlepool (bridge prior to the Marina) the X35 will not be operating to the Marina and will likely be terminating at Victoria Road (using the terminal loop used by Arriva services 23/57a, which their 22 is also doing).
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 03 Mar 2014
5207/08 both out in service today so won't be getting branded.
5209 is at Park Lane now with an engineer at the wheel, so they may do that one instead.