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RE: Fleet Changes - peter - 14 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 11:13 am)Unber43 WEll Deptford currently doesn't have many spares, 8339-46 would be desperately needed if they will draw all the Mercedes bar X20/Violet
I suppose really you could stick 8339-46 on the 35 and withdraw 5290-92/94-97/5304. Then stick 8307/8/9 on the 34, 8310-13 on the 41/41A and send 8314-8318 to replace 5286/7/8 (assuming 5285 is there as cover for the off-road citaro's) plus 5323-24 leaving 5325/6 as spares for the X20/61.
RE: Fleet Changes - Unber43 - 14 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 11:22 am)peter I suppose really you could stick 8339-46 on the 35 and withdraw 5290-92/94-97/5304. Then stick 8307/8/9 on the 34, 8310-13 on the 41/41A and send 8314-8318 to replace 5286/7/8 (assuming 5285 is there as cover for the off-road citaro's) plus 5323-24 leaving 5325/6 as spares for the X20/61.I think 5324/26 have been off for nearly 3 weeks.
I wonder if they'll refurbish 8339-46.
Fleet Changes - Dan - 14 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 11:27 am)Unber43 I think 5324/26 have been off for nearly 3 weeks.
I wonder if they'll refurbish 8339-46.
5324 and 5326 were withdrawn a few weeks ago.
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RE: Fleet Changes - peter - 14 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 11:32 am)Dan 5324 and 5326 were withdrawn a few weeks ago.
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Ah okay thanks Dan, can you confirm which other vehicles were withdrawn as a result of the 24th July changes?
RE: Fleet Changes - Storx - 14 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 11:22 am)peter I suppose really you could stick 8339-46 on the 35 and withdraw 5290-92/94-97/5304. Then stick 8307/8/9 on the 34, 8310-13 on the 41/41A and send 8314-8318 to replace 5286/7/8 (assuming 5285 is there as cover for the off-road citaro's) plus 5323-24 leaving 5325/6 as spares for the X20/61.
I know it goes against what I said yesterday about Euro 6 and Gateshead but now thinking about it I think we might see something like
5377 - 5390, X20 / 61 / Spares (Deptford Based)
8310 - 8318, 35 / 35A (Deptford Based)
8339 - 8346, 49 / 49A (Riverside Based)
5445 - 5469, 6 / 12 / 34 / Hexham (Consett Based)
Streetdecks, 57 / 58 (Riverside Based)
Newer Solos, 19 / 41 / 41A (Percy Main Based)
Would mean you'd have fleets kept together rather than loads of micro fleets with all Versa's at Deptford / Washington and Consett and Riverside only having Streetlite's and the B7RLE's as singles.
Everyone get's an upgrade on what they've got currently.
RE: Fleet Changes - Malarkey - 14 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 11:32 am)Dan 5324 and 5326 were withdrawn a few weeks ago.
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Sad times seeing these former "Silver Arrows" Mercs getting withdrawn.
RE: Fleet Changes - Duraidfoy - 14 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 11:32 am)Dan 5324 and 5326 were withdrawn a few weeks ago.Why are 5324 and 26 withdrawn you could have painted them into cherry for the 35
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5284 and 85 I never liked anyways
Fleet Changes - Dan - 15 Aug 2022
(14 Aug 2022, 10:52 pm)Duraidfoy Why are 5324 and 26 withdrawn you could have painted them into cherry for the 35
5284 and 85 I never liked anyways
Because they aren’t needed - Deptford have newer buses available.
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Fleet Changes - streetdeckfan - 24 Aug 2022
Given that the X66 just goes via Askew road in both directions now, is it possible it could get upgraded to deckers?
Two in a row from Gateshead have been absolutely packed to the point where I just jumped on an empty 49 so I wouldn't have to sit next to someone, even if it takes an extra 10 minutes.
Plus, the Versas are much nicer than what they have on the X66!
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RE: Fleet Changes - ne14ne1 - 24 Aug 2022
(24 Aug 2022, 10:38 am)streetdeckfan Given that the X66 just goes via Askew road in both directions now, is it possible it could get upgraded to deckers?
Two in a row from Gateshead have been absolutely packed to the point where I just jumped on an empty 49 so I wouldn't have to sit next to someone, even if it takes an extra 10 minutes.
Plus, the Versas are much nicer than what they have on the X66!
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Several eastbound trips have been using the Riverside Busway again now that the Rabbit Banks Slip has reopened following the completion of building works.
RE: Fleet Changes - morritt89 - 05 Sep 2022
Back at work this morning (Deptford) and a few changes from what I've seen (some previously noted elsewhere):
Lothian Voyager B9s all (?) now at Deptford
3942 has joined sister 3943 (will 3941 be joining them)?
Mercedes 5325 is still in use - I thought these were withdrawn?
7128 was the only coach present (still with X11 branding). Will 7132 and 7157 be returning?
RE: Fleet Changes - Retro Nero - 05 Sep 2022
(05 Sep 2022, 7:55 am)morritt89 Back at work this morning (Deptford) and a few changes from what I've seen (some previously noted elsewhere):Versas 8320-29 also at Deptford
Lothian Voyager B9s all (?) now at Deptford
3942 has joined sister 3943 (will 3941 be joining them)?
Mercedes 5325 is still in use - I thought these were withdrawn?
7128 was the only coach present (still with X11 branding). Will 7132 and 7157 be returning?
RE: Fleet Changes - nova347 - 05 Sep 2022
(05 Sep 2022, 8:37 am)Retro Nero Versas 8320-29 also at DeptfordThey're all if not most of them Euro 6, I would argue Depford only needs 1 or 2 more Euro 6 dedicated spares for 56. Whereas Percy Main needs a lot of Euro 6 vehicles as every day there are 4/5/6 if not more non-euro 6 vehicles on routes that lead into Newcastle. Why don't they just keep the current older deckers that they have for school routes and use them until they're uneconomical for repair and keep some of the Euro 6 deckers in reserve at Depots such as Washington, Depford, Percy Main, Consett and even Riverside as dedicated spares for routes that require Euro 6 vehicles.
RE: Fleet Changes - 54APhotography - 09 Sep 2022
Not speculating, but 6331-3/56-63 would surely fit the TVT10/12 with simple change to text on 6332/56-63. A very good upgrade which might keep patronage high..
RE: Fleet Changes - Malarkey - 09 Sep 2022
(09 Sep 2022, 12:41 pm)54APhotography Not speculating, but 6331-3/56-63 would surely fit the TVT10/12 with simple change to text on 6332/56-63. A very good upgrade which might keep patronage high..
I could see the former X-Lines X45/X46 Streetdecks going on 58 with the Ex-London B9's taking a spare role in the fleet.
RE: Fleet Changes - michaelb - 10 Sep 2022
(09 Sep 2022, 12:41 pm)54APhotography Not speculating, but 6331-3/56-63 would surely fit the TVT10/12 with simple change to text on 6332/56-63. A very good upgrade which might keep patronage high..I live on the 10/10B route and there does seem to be a bit of a buzz about the Green X-lines on there. A mate I was with the other night when one went past who is no way a bus fan was like 'that's the nice one with the tables'. Also living on the route I would be a fan of the streetdecks moving to the route as they are much nicer buses.
RE: Fleet Changes - 54APhotography - 10 Sep 2022
(09 Sep 2022, 9:20 pm)Malarkey I could see the former X-Lines X45/X46 Streetdecks going on 58 with the Ex-London B9's taking a spare role in the fleet.Maybe in 8/9 years after they've been retrimmed as standard, but a bit OTT for a heavy commuter run....
Fleet Changes - cbma06 - 10 Sep 2022
(09 Sep 2022, 12:41 pm)54APhotography Not speculating, but 6331-3/56-63 would surely fit the TVT10/12 with simple change to text on 6332/56-63. A very good upgrade which might keep patronage high..
What will happen when the consett xlines services frequency start to increase again, would there paint those spares xlines buses into the TVT and then back to Xlines?
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RE: Fleet Changes - 54APhotography - 10 Sep 2022
(10 Sep 2022, 8:15 am)cbma06 What will happen when the consett xlines services frequency start to increase again, would there paint those spares xlines buses into the TVT and then back to Xlines?The way things are with bus usage who is to say they will increase.. Wasn't proposing a livery change, just lettering.
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RE: Fleet Changes - Unber43 - 10 Sep 2022
(10 Sep 2022, 8:15 am)cbma06 What will happen when the consett xlines services frequency start to increase again, would there paint those spares xlines buses into the TVT and then back to Xlines?Something needs to be done about them, X45 every 20 mins and longer layovers.
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