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RE: Fleet Changes - GNE6312 - 24 Jul 2021
(24 Jul 2021, 10:07 pm)Michael Looks like the 03 Scania Omnidekka's are going soon:
An excellent day seeing some of the network with friends, including a ride on one of our soon to depart 03 plate Scania DD’s. Homeward bound now on the Angel 21 with a good number of people enjoying our £1 fare. It’s still continuing to grow week on week ? ?? https://t.co/YSQkZW9Oc8
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1419054987930476546?s=19
Wonder what will replace them, prehaps they could keep the Ex Lothian B9s, they can replace the 6 of them
RE: Fleet Changes - Michael - 25 Jul 2021
(24 Jul 2021, 11:41 pm)GNE6312 Wonder what will replace them, prehaps they could keep the Ex Lothian B9s, they can replace the 6 of them
I don't think they will be, due to the fact that social distancing is no more, plus they could of lost out on school contracts, not sure on the ex Lothian buses though, they could go to.
No information has been released for the school contracts yet.
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Looks like 9054 has gone in to preservation:
Delighted to mark the occasion of YP52 CTO, the UK’s first Scania Omnicity and new to fellow @TheGoAheadGroup company @METROBUS, pass into preservation today with Will and Dylan, assisted by Lewis. Thanks to @ScaniaUK for bringing their latest generation Fencer bus for our event!
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1419344270553763845
RE: Fleet Changes - Andreos1 - 25 Jul 2021
(25 Jul 2021, 7:02 pm)Michael I don't think they will be, due to the fact that social distancing is no more, plus they could of lost out on school contracts, not sure on the ex Lothian buses though, they could go to.
No information has been released for the school contracts yet.
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Looks like 9054 has gone in to preservation:
Delighted to mark the occasion of YP52 CTO, the UK’s first Scania Omnicity and new to fellow @TheGoAheadGroup company @METROBUS, pass into preservation today with Will and Dylan, assisted by Lewis. Thanks to @ScaniaUK for bringing their latest generation Fencer bus for our event!
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1419344270553763845
I'm sure NCT had some before 2002.
RE: Fleet Changes - Rapidsnap - 25 Jul 2021
YP52CTO was the 15th UK Omnicity although was the 9th to enter service. It was however the first of a number of Scania Omnicitys for Metrobus.
NCT had the first one which was FH51LTX which entered service in Feb 2002 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/49765868342
RE: Fleet Changes - Andreos1 - 25 Jul 2021
(25 Jul 2021, 8:28 pm)Rapidsnap YP52CTO was the 15th UK Omnicity although was the 9th to enter service. It was however the first of a number of Scania Omnicitys for Metrobus.
NCT had the first one which was FH51LTX which entered service in Feb 2002 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/49765868342
Ah whey, not far off. February 2002 is close enough to 2001.
Looks like someone has done MG up a kipper there!
Intentionally or otherwise.
RE: Fleet Changes - L469 YVK - 25 Jul 2021
Are there plans for the Tyne Valley Ten to either be refurbished / repainted?
What is the situation with 6084-86 and could these feature as part of the above? (allowing 6043-48 to go on the 25)
RE: Fleet Changes - Rapidsnap - 26 Jul 2021
6136, 6138 and one other roadstipe example have been withdrawn at Percy Main with fleetnames removed. Metro Radio branded 6133 is also parked amongst them but couldn't tell if the fleetnames had been removed as the front half was obscured. Not sure if anymore were parked behind these 4.
RE: Fleet Changes - JP6004 - 26 Jul 2021
(26 Jul 2021, 11:44 am)Rapidsnap 6136, 6138 and one other roadstipe example have been withdrawn at Percy Main with fleetnames removed. Metro Radio branded 6133 is also parked amongst them but couldn't tell if the fleetnames had been removed as the front half was obscured. Not sure if anymore were parked behind these 4.Probably 6137 as they are the 03 examples at PM that have been talked about being withdrawn. Wouldnt be suprised if 6122-6129 are in similar circumstances
RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 26 Jul 2021
I hope that the metro radio bus is withdrawn. How long has that bus had that livery
RE: Fleet Changes - Rapidsnap - 26 Jul 2021
Interestingly 6133 is an 04 plate example, though I suppose it avoids the need for them to repaint it.
RE: Fleet Changes - JP6004 - 26 Jul 2021
(26 Jul 2021, 12:28 pm)Train8261 I hope that the metro radio bus is withdrawn. How long has that bus had that livery2016
RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 26 Jul 2021
Jesus it's been that long
Also 6377 seems to have moved to Stanley as its on X5 (bus org confirmed only)
5268 - NK07 GJO is on the H. So possibly moved from Percy Main to Riverside
RE: Fleet Changes - rc81 - 26 Jul 2021
7 of the scanias were heading south on the A1 today, 2 were at Wetherby area and the other 5 (including metro radio one) were about 40 mins behind
RE: Fleet Changes - citaro5284 - 26 Jul 2021
(26 Jul 2021, 3:27 pm)rc81 7 of the scanias were heading south on the A1 today, 2 were at Wetherby area and the other 5 (including metro radio one) were about 40 mins behind
6122, 23, 24, 25, 33, 36, 37, 38 and 39 were the ones gone today.
RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 26 Jul 2021
Wonder if the Dfds ones will go as well
RE: Fleet Changes - Rapidsnap - 26 Jul 2021
Only the 03 registered ones and 6133 are going
RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 26 Jul 2021
Ah I see
RE: Fleet Changes - WestDurhamSwift - 26 Jul 2021
Sad to see these buses leave! Were a massive upgrade on the Presidents/Lolynes/Olympians running around on the X30/X31 (Lanchester-Newcastle) ,
Remember the first morning on got on one and couldn't believe how much more powerful they were going up Maiden Law bank, and how overall they were better for the passenger. Some of those old presidents felt like they were going to go back down the hill!
RE: Fleet Changes - Michael - 26 Jul 2021
(26 Jul 2021, 3:32 pm)citaro5284 6122, 23, 24, 25, 33, 36, 37, 38 and 39 were the ones gone today.
Will 6126, 6127 and 6129 go later in the week.
Will any of the duel door deckers go too?
RE: Fleet Changes - GNE6312 - 26 Jul 2021
(26 Jul 2021, 3:32 pm)citaro5284 6122, 23, 24, 25, 33, 36, 37, 38 and 39 were the ones gone today.Presume that's why 6139 was pulled off the 12 at 11.17 ish