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RE: Go North East - Latest - Adrian - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 1:39 pm)Racer_Experience Would be a good idea to bring back again the OK Motor Services livery not just in Durham but to at least one or 2 routes in South Tyneside that isn't branded aka 5 or 9 I remember once when I was a kid I rode a OK Motor Service bus from Hebburn College after seeing my mam in a drama class I still remember the vehicle Alexander Dennis Dart Dash I remember riding it with my nana (mams mam) and I really enjoyed the ride it was as it said on the tin it was OK there was several liveries I liked when I was a kid but OK really stranded out really well I'm not too fussed on the livery if I'm honest, more the possibility that competitive services are introduced. Unfortunately GNE pretty much abandoned the area after phasing the OK Travel name out, and then the subsequent flogging of the Bishop Auckland depot to Arriva. I'd personally suggest that having a full operating centre further south than Chester le Street would solve more problems than it would create. Would also allow them to again compete in the area, as I appreciate it's just not efficient to do so when buses are potentially running light from Chester le Street. RE: Go North East - Latest - L469 YVK - 31 Aug 2014 I wonder how the B7TL would cope with the 309 / 310 particularly with Today's changes leaving only one red Spare B9TL. RE: Go North East - Latest - Michael - 31 Aug 2014 Just got back from the lakes for a few days... so i haven't really being posting/checking but i'm gutted they starting to withdraw the lime B10's. RE: Go North East - Latest - Tom - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 4:12 pm)DaveyBowyer I wonder how the B7TL would cope with the 309 / 310 particularly with Today's changes leaving only one red Spare B9TL. It wouldn't. Have you saw the seeting arrangements? You'd be better off with a Renown. (either 4911, 4912 or 4913). RE: Go North East - Latest - L469 YVK - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 4:57 pm)Tom It wouldn't. Have you saw the seeting arrangements? Aye, I agree there like. I don't know whether they'll stick with it or not. I think that if it doesn't work out initally, what they could do is operate via Ridley Park rather than Broadway and run it a few minutes before the 308 about 5 mins before the next one meaning that not only would it be gaining custom, it would be gaining a good reputation if the 308 infront is running late. RE: Go North East - Latest - Tom - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 7:27 pm)DaveyBowyer Aye, I agree there like. I don't know whether they'll stick with it or not. I think that if it doesn't work out initally, what they could do is operate via Ridley Park rather than Broadway and run it a few minutes before the 308 about 5 mins before the next one meaning that not only would it be gaining custom, it would be gaining a good reputation if the 308 infront is running late. Considering 3943 is never on the Red Arrows, it could be swapped with a President? RE: Go North East - Latest - Andreos1 - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 7:37 pm)Tom Considering 3943 is never on the Red Arrows, it could be swapped with a President? It has made quite a few appearances on it recently. Usually on the same board on a morning - never see it later in the day though. RE: Go North East - Latest - Acky81 - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 10:29 am)Dan Originally released for repaint and subsequent transfer following the arrival of "Nexus" branded Optare Solo SR M890/Optare 632 (NK61 FEV) at Percy Main which had been pending transfer since 27th July 2014, but couldn't transfer due to being on long-term VOR prior to that date, Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer 548 (NA52 AXO) has now (finally) been transferred to Deptford Depot. This follows on from repairs at Hexham Depot, where it also saw subsequent allocation to service, and an overnight stay at Riverside Depot. At Deptford Depot, this vehicle has released DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8272 (NK54 NLC) to Chester-le-Street Depot, where it will be allocated to service 71. As such, a "Lime" branded Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown has been withdrawn from service. So if 8272 and 8273 what does 29 use RE: Go North East - Latest - Michael - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 7:56 pm)Acky81 So if 8272 and 8273 what does 29 use Anything as its not a branded route RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 7:56 pm)Acky81 So if 8272 and 8273 what does 29 use (31 Aug 2014, 8:01 pm)Michael Anything as its not a branded route The PVR of service 29 is 8. Of the eight boards, five are allocated DAF SB120s whilst three are allocated Scania L94s. Deptford previously had nine DAF SB120s when service 38 was also allocated two of these vehicles. Now they have seven to cover a requirement of five. RE: Go North East - Latest - Michael - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 8:06 pm)Dan The PVR of service 29 is 8. Ah oh well, still should be enough RE: Go North East - Latest - Acky81 - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 8:52 pm)Michael Ah oh well, still should be enough 8268 8269 8270 8271 ??? That's only four RE: Go North East - Latest - Acky81 - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 10:24 pm)Acky81 8268 8269 8270 8271 ??? That's only four 4934 4935 to Chester good vehicle And we get 4914 from Stanley x reg terrible moves for deptford Re: RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 10:24 pm)Acky81 8268 8269 8270 8271 ??? That's only fourWell when you include the others that they have... http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/gnefleetsearch.php?fleetno=Fleet+Number®=Registration&chassis=daf+sb120&bodywork=Bodywork&depot=deptford&livery=Livery&year=Year+New RE: Go North East - Latest - Acky81 - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 10:27 pm)Dan Well when you include the others that they have... Forgot 8258 8259 and 8267 Re: RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 10:29 pm)Acky81 Forgot 8258 8259 and 8267And now you've got your seven buses to cover a PVR of five Cadets on the 29 RE: Go North East - Latest - Acky81 - 31 Aug 2014 (31 Aug 2014, 10:31 pm)Dan And now you've got your seven buses to cover a PVR of five Cadets on the 29 Result!! I've noticed a few deckers on the route lately |