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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Michael - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 3:37 pm)Andreos1 There's the rumours that have been mentioned for the 49's (saw standing loads the other day when the X66 was running in 3's). The rumours about the 27 have gone quiet, but it would maybe be worth trying to work out where those Mercs are going to end up - if replaced at some point in 2017.

I would imagine they'll be on the 49's until at least next year though... fair enough if they are moving else where but seems daft to put a Citaro on the X5 timetable and then not allocate then from the day of the changes.

Ethusiasts will notice more than normal passengers though.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Ryan99 - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 3:44 pm)Michael I would imagine they'll be on the 49's until at least next year though... fair enough if they are moving else where but seems daft to put a Citaro on the X5 timetable and then not allocate then from the day of the changes.

Ethusiasts will notice more than normal passengers though.

I've heard beginning of next year January February for 49s with the Mercs going on the 12&28


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - GX03 - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 5:26 pm)Ryan99 I've heard beginning of next year January February for 49s with the Mercs going on the 12&28

Didn't busman T mention that Chester didn't operate mercs and couldn't see them getting any. Could maybe imagine the 28s getting younger solars though.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - S813 FVK - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 5:26 pm)Ryan99 I've heard beginning of next year January February for 49s with the Mercs going on the 12&28

While it is possible and not down to me, I don't like the idea of upgrading the 12/12A but not the X30/X31 despite being two completely different services.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - jack - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 5:26 pm)Ryan99 I've heard beginning of next year January February for 49s with the Mercs going on the 12&28

i also think this will happen


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Ryan99 - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 5:38 pm)S813 FVK While it is possible and not down to me, I don't like the idea of upgrading the 12/12A but not the X30/X31 despite being two completely different services.

12 yes because them omnicities are awful every one of them


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Andreos1 - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 3:44 pm)Michael I would imagine they'll be on the 49's until at least next year though... fair enough if they are moving else where but seems daft to put a Citaro on the X5 timetable and then not allocate then from the day of the changes.

Ethusiasts will notice more than normal passengers though.
What was the service that had branded Cadets (?) on the timetable and didn't actually get what was being advertised? It may have been a Deptford service. Can't remember 100%


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - S813 FVK - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 7:09 pm)Andreos1 What was the service that had branded Cadets (?) on the timetable and didn't actually get what was being advertised? It may have been a Deptford service. Can't remember 100%

It was the 39 - had a Black Cats branded Cadet on it.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Michael - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 7:11 pm)S813 FVK It was the 39 - had a Black Cats branded Cadet on it.

It was the 33/33A i think.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Jimmi - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 3:44 pm)Michael I would imagine they'll be on the 49's until at least next year though... fair enough if they are moving else where but seems daft to put a Citaro on the X5 timetable and then not allocate then from the day of the changes.

Ethusiasts will notice more than normal passengers though.

You say this, wonder how many people have picked up on the fact that the Waggonway timetable depicts a Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown with the Waggonway branding and is not the same colour as the buses currently used on the service. My point being, they put a Renown on the timetable but then put Solar's on it instead, so what appears on the timetables aren't necessarily going to become a reality, that said I think the X5 could potentially get Citaro's in the near future.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - S813 FVK - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 7:34 pm)Jimmi You say this, wonder how many people have picked up on the fact that the Waggonway timetable depicts a Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown with the Waggonway branding and is not the same colour as the buses currently used on the service. My point being, they put a Renown on the timetable but then put Solar's on it instead, so what appears on the timetables aren't necessarily going to become a reality, that said I think the X5 could potentially get Citaro's in the near future.

And further to the above point, the Northern timetables show a branded B9 as opposed to an Omnidekka.

That being said, the switch to a Citaro when they already had a solar diagram strongly suggests that something is going to happen soon.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Michael - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 7:34 pm)Jimmi You say this, wonder how many people have picked up on the fact that the Waggonway timetable depicts a Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown with the Waggonway branding and is not the same colour as the buses currently used on the service. My point being, they put a Renown on the timetable but then put Solar's on it instead, so what appears on the timetables aren't necessarily going to become a reality, that said I think the X5 could potentially get Citaro's in the near future.

That was my exact point but i explained it wrong and you explained it better Tongue

But ye the X5 should be in line to get Citaro's in the near future


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - V514DFT - 27 Nov 2016

I would like to see an upgrade on the 93/94


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - citaro5284 - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 9:06 pm)V514DFT I would like to see an upgrade on the 93/94

Aye, I agree with you there mind, stick some Merc's on The Loop.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Tom - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 9:06 pm)V514DFT I would like to see an upgrade on the 93/94

Have the Scanias ever been off the 93/94? Think they must be some of the only buses that haven't changed allocations


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 9:10 pm)Tom Have the Scanias ever been off the 93/94? Think they must be some of the only buses that haven't changed allocations

They haven't, All ( excluding 5225/6 ) remain in good shape for quite a demanding route, Various steep climbs along the route.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Tom - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 9:14 pm)South Tyne Lad They haven't, All ( excluding 5225/6 ) remain in good shape for quite a demanding route, Various steep climbs along the route.

Thought so, they are some of my favourite solars.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Michael - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 9:09 pm)citaro5284 Aye, I agree with you there mind, stick some Merc's on The Loop.

Is that a hint Citaro? Wink


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 9:15 pm)Tom Thought so, they are some of my favourite solars.

5220 is the best one on the Loop imo.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - citaro5284 - 27 Nov 2016

(27 Nov 2016, 9:17 pm)Michael Is that a hint Citaro? Wink

no, just a personal opinion Michael.