Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016
(27 Nov 2016, 10:47 am)missedbus I recall that Percy Main weren't keen on running Deckers as Northbound there's a height restriction of 13'1" in lane 2, and buses ideally need to use lane 2 at the Tunnel exit to go to Howdon. All other lanes can accommodate them.
Anyhow, Deptford chooses not to allocate them even on a Saturday when the misc workings the Vykings are allocated to don't run, and there must be a reason for this. They're more likely to be seen on the 20/20A on a match day.
(27 Nov 2016, 10:47 am)missedbus I recall that Percy Main weren't keen on running Deckers as Northbound there's a height restriction of 13'1" in lane 2, and buses ideally need to use lane 2 at the Tunnel exit to go to Howdon. All other lanes can accommodate them.
Anyhow, Deptford chooses not to allocate them even on a Saturday when the misc workings the Vykings are allocated to don't run, and there must be a reason for this. They're more likely to be seen on the 20/20A on a match day.
(27 Nov 2016, 11:40 am)JP6004 Hmmmm interesting...
(27 Nov 2016, 11:40 am)JP6004 Hmmmm interesting...
(27 Nov 2016, 11:51 am)S813 FVK Indeed, i did think about it for a bit and, if the diagram is hinting at an upcoming upgrade to Citaros, they could do it one of two ways:Im being told the stanley citaros are heading to riverside. This is where rumours really stop meaning anything, just got to wait and see what happens.
1) At least 10 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Blaydon Racers allowing 5275-5283/5331 to transfer to Deptford. 5275-5281 would be repainted for the X5 with 5282/3 and 5331 being repainted into the corporate livery. This would allow the 9 to go fully citaro (alongside 5333-5336) and would also give them a spare.
2) At least 9 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Durham diamond allowing 5284-5292 to transfer to Deptford. 5284-5290 would be repainted for the X5 and 5291/2 being repainted into the corporate livery. This option would also allow the 9 to go fully citaro but would not leave a spare.
(27 Nov 2016, 11:51 am)S813 FVK Indeed, i did think about it for a bit and, if the diagram is hinting at an upcoming upgrade to Citaros, they could do it one of two ways:Im being told the stanley citaros are heading to riverside. This is where rumours really stop meaning anything, just got to wait and see what happens.
1) At least 10 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Blaydon Racers allowing 5275-5283/5331 to transfer to Deptford. 5275-5281 would be repainted for the X5 with 5282/3 and 5331 being repainted into the corporate livery. This would allow the 9 to go fully citaro (alongside 5333-5336) and would also give them a spare.
2) At least 9 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Durham diamond allowing 5284-5292 to transfer to Deptford. 5284-5290 would be repainted for the X5 and 5291/2 being repainted into the corporate livery. This option would also allow the 9 to go fully citaro but would not leave a spare.
(27 Nov 2016, 11:51 am)S813 FVK Indeed, i did think about it for a bit and, if the diagram is hinting at an upcoming upgrade to Citaros, they could do it one of two ways:
1) At least 10 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Blaydon Racers allowing 5275-5283/5331 to transfer to Deptford. 5275-5281 would be repainted for the X5 with 5282/3 and 5331 being repainted into the corporate livery. This would allow the 9 to go fully citaro (alongside 5333-5336) and would also give them a spare.
2) At least 9 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Durham diamond allowing 5284-5292 to transfer to Deptford. 5284-5290 would be repainted for the X5 and 5291/2 being repainted into the corporate livery. This option would also allow the 9 to go fully citaro but would not leave a spare.
(27 Nov 2016, 11:51 am)S813 FVK Indeed, i did think about it for a bit and, if the diagram is hinting at an upcoming upgrade to Citaros, they could do it one of two ways:
1) At least 10 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Blaydon Racers allowing 5275-5283/5331 to transfer to Deptford. 5275-5281 would be repainted for the X5 with 5282/3 and 5331 being repainted into the corporate livery. This would allow the 9 to go fully citaro (alongside 5333-5336) and would also give them a spare.
2) At least 9 Wright Streetlites (presumably) come for the Durham diamond allowing 5284-5292 to transfer to Deptford. 5284-5290 would be repainted for the X5 and 5291/2 being repainted into the corporate livery. This option would also allow the 9 to go fully citaro but would not leave a spare.
(27 Nov 2016, 11:59 am)Jamie M Im being told the stanley citaros are heading to riverside. This is where rumours really stop meaning anything, just got to wait and see what happens.
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(27 Nov 2016, 11:59 am)Jamie M Im being told the stanley citaros are heading to riverside. This is where rumours really stop meaning anything, just got to wait and see what happens.
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(27 Nov 2016, 12:00 pm)Michael Hope so, would like to see a few Citaro routes at Deptford, bet we have wait a couple of months before Citaro's will be allocated to the X5 though, if it's happening.
There's also the spare Citaro from the 35/36, which would allow the X5, 9 and 35/36 to have 2 spares.
(27 Nov 2016, 12:00 pm)Michael Hope so, would like to see a few Citaro routes at Deptford, bet we have wait a couple of months before Citaro's will be allocated to the X5 though, if it's happening.
There's also the spare Citaro from the 35/36, which would allow the X5, 9 and 35/36 to have 2 spares.
(27 Nov 2016, 12:06 pm)Michael 4. A upgrade for the Loop or Green Arrow routes, offer free WIFI
(27 Nov 2016, 12:09 pm)Andreos1 What about the Mercs on the X7 already? What is happening with them?
(27 Nov 2016, 12:06 pm)Michael 4. A upgrade for the Loop or Green Arrow routes, offer free WIFI
(27 Nov 2016, 12:09 pm)Andreos1 What about the Mercs on the X7 already? What is happening with them?
(27 Nov 2016, 12:09 pm)Andreos1 What about the Mercs on the X7 already? What is happening with them?
(27 Nov 2016, 12:09 pm)Andreos1 What about the Mercs on the X7 already? What is happening with them?
(27 Nov 2016, 12:09 pm)S813 FVK Yes there is, providing they repaint it of course. Probably why it slipped through the net.
(27 Nov 2016, 12:09 pm)S813 FVK Yes there is, providing they repaint it of course. Probably why it slipped through the net.
5337/8 are also buses which nobody has a clue about. Nobody knows if they're also being sent down to riverside (37 especially is poor - the steering wheel is 45 degrees off centre when the wheels are straight).
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(27 Nov 2016, 12:14 pm)Michael Well so far one has been repainted to the new cooperate livery (5333) and 5333 and 5334 have lost their WIFI.
As for their destination - it's unknown, as we know 691-694 will be allocated to the X6/X7 with WIFI, i was just replying to S813 FVK's post.
Maybe Dan can tell us, but that's unlikely... haha
(27 Nov 2016, 12:14 pm)Michael Well so far one has been repainted to the new cooperate livery (5333) and 5333 and 5334 have lost their WIFI.
As for their destination - it's unknown, as we know 691-694 will be allocated to the X6/X7 with WIFI, i was just replying to S813 FVK's post.
Maybe Dan can tell us, but that's unlikely... haha
(27 Nov 2016, 1:15 pm)Andreos1 So can we assume 5333 is going to be a spare somewhere or the route it will end up on, won't be a branded route?
If the X5 is going Merc and we forget about the 9 going Merc, then 5333 will obviously be the float for the X5 and 35/36. The balance just needs making up from elsewhere.
If the 9 is being allocated new Mercs over Solars, then I think we will see more 'corporate spares', as opposed to just 5333.
(27 Nov 2016, 1:15 pm)Andreos1 So can we assume 5333 is going to be a spare somewhere or the route it will end up on, won't be a branded route?
If the X5 is going Merc and we forget about the 9 going Merc, then 5333 will obviously be the float for the X5 and 35/36. The balance just needs making up from elsewhere.
If the 9 is being allocated new Mercs over Solars, then I think we will see more 'corporate spares', as opposed to just 5333.
(27 Nov 2016, 2:47 pm)GX03 Maybe a gradual change from Solars to mercs. If rumours are to believed and the blaydon racers or diamonds get streetlites next year then there's your possibility.
(27 Nov 2016, 1:32 pm)Michael I'm sure i read somewhere that 5334 was also in the new livery... although there's nothing on the news yet.
Where will the 6 Citaro's come from, if 5333 is a spare for the X5 though?
It's a week until the changes take place so not long to wait.
(27 Nov 2016, 1:32 pm)Michael I'm sure i read somewhere that 5334 was also in the new livery... although there's nothing on the news yet.
Where will the 6 Citaro's come from, if 5333 is a spare for the X5 though?
It's a week until the changes take place so not long to wait.
(27 Nov 2016, 1:32 pm)Michael I'm sure i read somewhere that 5334 was also in the new livery... although there's nothing on the news yet.
Where will the 6 Citaro's come from, if 5333 is a spare for the X5 though?
It's a week until the changes take place so not long to wait.
(27 Nov 2016, 1:32 pm)Michael I'm sure i read somewhere that 5334 was also in the new livery... although there's nothing on the news yet.
Where will the 6 Citaro's come from, if 5333 is a spare for the X5 though?
It's a week until the changes take place so not long to wait.