(22 Dec 2018, 12:08 pm)Michael Thanks Citaro, will have to try and have a ride before it leaves!

(22 Dec 2018, 9:21 am)NewcastleOne By looks yes, wonder if it swapped with anything?

(21 Dec 2018, 7:39 pm)Michael Dan has some pictures of the insides of the E400 on demo...have to say, it looks really nice.

"The "Red Arrows" X1 and 921 services currently operate with a batch of Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs new in 2011 and 2012, and are now beginning to evaluate suitability of different vehicle types on these routes." 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/

(22 Dec 2018, 9:21 pm)Malarkey Go North East should test a Scania E400MMC on the X1, would be better comparison to the B9's, personally would like to see Go North East switch to Alexander Dennis instead of buying Wrightat.

(22 Dec 2018, 10:01 pm)GNE6312 Or E400 XLBs they look like they would be great for the X9/X10 then the B5s could go to the X1 along side afew other new b5s as copacity is an issue for the X9/X10 so here is the answer:
https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/news/2018/november/100-seats-for-lothian-in-new-three-axle-adl-enviro400xlb-on-volvo-chassis/

(22 Dec 2018, 10:19 pm)S830OFT That might have a problem getting round Dalton Park...

(22 Dec 2018, 9:12 pm)GNE6312 I know it is a while yet but when k3 gets withdrawn in march what will the 654AM run onto

(23 Dec 2018, 12:17 am)Malarkey Stagecoach had no problem with using a Tri-Axle Plaxton Panther of a similar length when they used to operate the X55, Eldon Square would be the main issue for the XLB's

(23 Dec 2018, 9:23 am)GNE6312 If eldon square would be an issue in the first few days change it so that the X9/10  to commence from market street.

(23 Dec 2018, 12:59 am)Jordan2104 Probs just go back to depot

(23 Dec 2018, 9:25 am)GNE6312 My suggestion would for a board
Run the 654
Do an extra 42A from Killingworth to kingskingston park
Do a full 42A run to North Shields
Then back to depot

(23 Dec 2018, 8:29 am)L469 YVK I'vr got a gut feeling with the new MD that GNE will move away from just buying Wright bodied vehicles and instead,also order from the likes of  ADL too.

(23 Dec 2018, 1:13 pm)S830OFT Is 9081 allocated to a set board or is it just a run that finishes around 18:00?
Also is it possible it will make an appearance on the 921?

(23 Dec 2018, 6:52 pm)Dan Set board, yes, to finish by 19:00 (due to no vandal screen).

Won't be used on the 921 or X1A.

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(24 Dec 2018, 2:17 am)Rapidsnap What are we looking at allocation wise for Boxing Day this year. I want to see if it's worth leaving the house this year.