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S813 FVK



6,030
26 Apr 2017, 4:09 pm #361
Is there any estimation as to when 6145 will be reregistered? Knowing there will probably be a reason for doing so, I am quite surprised it hasn't been done yet given that 6144 and 6146 both have.
S813 FVK
26 Apr 2017, 4:09 pm #361

Is there any estimation as to when 6145 will be reregistered? Knowing there will probably be a reason for doing so, I am quite surprised it hasn't been done yet given that 6144 and 6146 both have.

Dan

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18,100
26 Apr 2017, 4:56 pm #362
5275 and 5279 likely to be the first two Mercedes Citaros to receive the new "Blaydon Racer" branding, but both are VOR at the moment (5275 radiator issue, 5279 PSV). Unsure when 5275 will be back on the road, but 5279 should be back on the road by Friday afternoon.

The others all pencilled in to be branded up next week - 5282 should be done at Saltmeadows Road as soon as it returns from Bus & Coach World.
Dan
26 Apr 2017, 4:56 pm #362

5275 and 5279 likely to be the first two Mercedes Citaros to receive the new "Blaydon Racer" branding, but both are VOR at the moment (5275 radiator issue, 5279 PSV). Unsure when 5275 will be back on the road, but 5279 should be back on the road by Friday afternoon.

The others all pencilled in to be branded up next week - 5282 should be done at Saltmeadows Road as soon as it returns from Bus & Coach World.

Jamie M

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26 Apr 2017, 5:28 pm #363
I'm lead to believe 5241 is now the 6th Omnicity to be off-road now due to a water leak - quite a substantial one too

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Jamie M
26 Apr 2017, 5:28 pm #363

I'm lead to believe 5241 is now the 6th Omnicity to be off-road now due to a water leak - quite a substantial one too

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Dan

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18,100
26 Apr 2017, 5:35 pm #364
(26 Apr 2017, 5:28 pm)Jamie M I'm lead to believe 5241 is now the 6th Omnicity to be off-road now due to a water leak - quite a substantial one too

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5238 and 5253 were the only ones off the road this morning - the latter for PSV so will be back out in service again tomorrow afternoon.

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Dan
26 Apr 2017, 5:35 pm #364

(26 Apr 2017, 5:28 pm)Jamie M I'm lead to believe 5241 is now the 6th Omnicity to be off-road now due to a water leak - quite a substantial one too

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5238 and 5253 were the only ones off the road this morning - the latter for PSV so will be back out in service again tomorrow afternoon.

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Jamie M

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26 Apr 2017, 5:41 pm #365
(26 Apr 2017, 5:35 pm)Dan 5238 and 5253 were the only ones off the road this morning - the latter for PSV so will be back out in service again tomorrow afternoon.

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Were some off later on? I'd thought more than two would have been off given I've passed a majority of them today. Also saw one or two in the depot at 4 but didnt check IDs.

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Jamie M
26 Apr 2017, 5:41 pm #365

(26 Apr 2017, 5:35 pm)Dan 5238 and 5253 were the only ones off the road this morning - the latter for PSV so will be back out in service again tomorrow afternoon.

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Were some off later on? I'd thought more than two would have been off given I've passed a majority of them today. Also saw one or two in the depot at 4 but didnt check IDs.

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Dan

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18,100
26 Apr 2017, 5:53 pm #366
(26 Apr 2017, 5:41 pm)Jamie M Were some off later on? I'd thought more than two would have been off given I've passed a majority of them today. Also saw one or two in the depot at 4 but didnt check IDs.

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5241 is the only Stanley OmniCity which was removed from service today, due to overheating (which will be related to that water leak!)

5241 should have been replaced by 5240.

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Dan
26 Apr 2017, 5:53 pm #366

(26 Apr 2017, 5:41 pm)Jamie M Were some off later on? I'd thought more than two would have been off given I've passed a majority of them today. Also saw one or two in the depot at 4 but didnt check IDs.

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5241 is the only Stanley OmniCity which was removed from service today, due to overheating (which will be related to that water leak!)

5241 should have been replaced by 5240.

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Jamie M

Unregistered

 
26 Apr 2017, 5:59 pm #367
(26 Apr 2017, 5:53 pm)Dan 5241 is the only Stanley OmniCity which was removed from service today, due to overheating (which will be related to that water leak!)

5241 should have been replaced by 5240.

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Must be seeing double then!

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Jamie M
26 Apr 2017, 5:59 pm #367

(26 Apr 2017, 5:53 pm)Dan 5241 is the only Stanley OmniCity which was removed from service today, due to overheating (which will be related to that water leak!)

5241 should have been replaced by 5240.

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Must be seeing double then!

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S813 FVK



6,030
26 Apr 2017, 6:12 pm #368
5240 operated the 15:25 X30 from Stanley, 5234 operated the 15:54 X30 and 5235 operated the 14:30 X31.
Edited 26 Apr 2017, 6:13 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
26 Apr 2017, 6:12 pm #368

5240 operated the 15:25 X30 from Stanley, 5234 operated the 15:54 X30 and 5235 operated the 14:30 X31.

JP6004



1,833
27 Apr 2017, 5:32 pm #369
With the new streetlites looking to go on the 2/2A and the 36 to be transferred to Chester with versa allocation, does this mean Deptford will become versa free?
JP6004
27 Apr 2017, 5:32 pm #369

With the new streetlites looking to go on the 2/2A and the 36 to be transferred to Chester with versa allocation, does this mean Deptford will become versa free?

Michael



19,145
27 Apr 2017, 5:57 pm #370
(27 Apr 2017, 5:32 pm)JP6004 With the new streetlites looking to go on the 2/2A and the 36 to be transferred to Chester with versa allocation, does this mean Deptford will become versa free?

I have to agree, once the 6 Versa's move from Chester, they'll enough for the 2/2A, as they would need 8 but with 8328 in Go North East, it looks like it'll leave Deptford for either Riverside or Chester. 


Wonder if the frequency will be increased back to every 20 minutes (10 combined), when the new Streetlites arrive, that means the 61 for example could gain 5, leaving 2 spares. (just speculation) - 


The 9 could gain 6 Versa's + the spare - gaining Simplicity brand 


Citaro's from the 9 to replace the last 3 B10's in the fleet + 1 Scania. 



So:


2/2A - Silver Arrow
9 - Simplicity 
61 - Not thought of a name yet.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Apr 2017, 5:57 pm #370

(27 Apr 2017, 5:32 pm)JP6004 With the new streetlites looking to go on the 2/2A and the 36 to be transferred to Chester with versa allocation, does this mean Deptford will become versa free?

I have to agree, once the 6 Versa's move from Chester, they'll enough for the 2/2A, as they would need 8 but with 8328 in Go North East, it looks like it'll leave Deptford for either Riverside or Chester. 


Wonder if the frequency will be increased back to every 20 minutes (10 combined), when the new Streetlites arrive, that means the 61 for example could gain 5, leaving 2 spares. (just speculation) - 


The 9 could gain 6 Versa's + the spare - gaining Simplicity brand 


Citaro's from the 9 to replace the last 3 B10's in the fleet + 1 Scania. 



So:


2/2A - Silver Arrow
9 - Simplicity 
61 - Not thought of a name yet.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Tom



6,138
27 Apr 2017, 6:12 pm #371
(27 Apr 2017, 5:57 pm)Michael I have to agree, once the 6 Versa's move from Chester, they'll enough for the 2/2A, as they would need 8 but with 8328 in Go North East, it looks like it'll leave Deptford for either Riverside or Chester. 


Wonder if the frequency will be increased back to every 20 minutes (10 combined), when the new Streetlites arrive, that means the 61 for example could gain 5, leaving 2 spares. (just speculation) - 


The 9 could gain 6 Versa's + the spare - gaining Simplicity brand 


Citaro's from the 9 to replace the last 3 B10's in the fleet + 1 Scania. 



So:


2/2A - Silver Arrow
9 - Simplicity 
61 - Not thought of a name yet.

Wonder if the other Streetlites will be for the 35?

Unless the 35 will also be getting Versas with a joint brand for the 35/36, in which case I reckon they are for the Blue Arrow.
Tom
27 Apr 2017, 6:12 pm #371

(27 Apr 2017, 5:57 pm)Michael I have to agree, once the 6 Versa's move from Chester, they'll enough for the 2/2A, as they would need 8 but with 8328 in Go North East, it looks like it'll leave Deptford for either Riverside or Chester. 


Wonder if the frequency will be increased back to every 20 minutes (10 combined), when the new Streetlites arrive, that means the 61 for example could gain 5, leaving 2 spares. (just speculation) - 


The 9 could gain 6 Versa's + the spare - gaining Simplicity brand 


Citaro's from the 9 to replace the last 3 B10's in the fleet + 1 Scania. 



So:


2/2A - Silver Arrow
9 - Simplicity 
61 - Not thought of a name yet.

Wonder if the other Streetlites will be for the 35?

Unless the 35 will also be getting Versas with a joint brand for the 35/36, in which case I reckon they are for the Blue Arrow.

Michael



19,145
27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm #372
(27 Apr 2017, 6:12 pm)Tom Wonder if the other Streetlites will be for the 35?

Unless the 35 will also be getting Versas with a joint brand for the 35/36, in which case I reckon they are for the Blue Arrow.


Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

------------

Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

-----------


Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9
1 spare 

6 Citaro's from the 36 to Hexham for the X84/X85, Tynedale Links and a spare.


Scania's:

5229-5233 to ???

5210 replaces a old Scania in the fleet




Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.
Edited 27 Apr 2017, 8:01 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm #372

(27 Apr 2017, 6:12 pm)Tom Wonder if the other Streetlites will be for the 35?

Unless the 35 will also be getting Versas with a joint brand for the 35/36, in which case I reckon they are for the Blue Arrow.


Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

------------

Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

-----------


Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9
1 spare 

6 Citaro's from the 36 to Hexham for the X84/X85, Tynedale Links and a spare.


Scania's:

5229-5233 to ???

5210 replaces a old Scania in the fleet




Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

JP6004



1,833
27 Apr 2017, 7:39 pm #373
(27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm)Michael Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

------------

Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

-----------


Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9 
1 spare 


Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.

What about the remaining 6 citaros from the 36...
JP6004
27 Apr 2017, 7:39 pm #373

(27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm)Michael Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

------------

Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

-----------


Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9 
1 spare 


Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.

What about the remaining 6 citaros from the 36...

Michael



19,145
27 Apr 2017, 7:52 pm #374
(27 Apr 2017, 7:39 pm)JP6004 What about the remaining 6 citaros from the 36...

Ah i forgot about those...

Anywhere with a PVR of 5 at least.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Apr 2017, 7:52 pm #374

(27 Apr 2017, 7:39 pm)JP6004 What about the remaining 6 citaros from the 36...

Ah i forgot about those...

Anywhere with a PVR of 5 at least.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

JP6004



1,833
27 Apr 2017, 7:54 pm #375
(27 Apr 2017, 7:52 pm)Michael Ah i forgot about those...

Anywhere with a PVR of 5 at least.

Surely you could ugrade a whole depots single deck allocation with one move  Big Grin
Edited 27 Apr 2017, 7:57 pm by JP6004.
JP6004
27 Apr 2017, 7:54 pm #375

(27 Apr 2017, 7:52 pm)Michael Ah i forgot about those...

Anywhere with a PVR of 5 at least.

Surely you could ugrade a whole depots single deck allocation with one move  Big Grin

Michael



19,145
27 Apr 2017, 8:02 pm #376
(27 Apr 2017, 7:54 pm)JP6004 Surely you could ugrade a whole depots single deck allocation with one move  Big Grin

You could, i've updates my previous post.

I'll sort it out tomorrow, as i'm on my phone.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Apr 2017, 8:02 pm #376

(27 Apr 2017, 7:54 pm)JP6004 Surely you could ugrade a whole depots single deck allocation with one move  Big Grin

You could, i've updates my previous post.

I'll sort it out tomorrow, as i'm on my phone.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Tom



6,138
27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm #377
(27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm)Michael Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

------------

Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

-----------


Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9 
1 spare 


Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.

What I thought was...
 
9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)


Then I agree that 2 Citaros will go on the 9 (5326 and 5327), which leaves 12 spare. Then I think 12 will be transferred to Percy Main for both the Blue Arrow and 19 - there would be no spare for this but 5254 would provide cover, along with some Solars which would still remain.

4978-82 would then transfer to Deptford for the 61, and the Blue Arrow Solars to Riverside for the 67/69 and to replace older Solars. 

If there are 8? other Streetlites due then I am not sure what these would be for.
Tom
27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm #377

(27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm)Michael Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

------------

Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

-----------


Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9 
1 spare 


Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.

What I thought was...
 
9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)


Then I agree that 2 Citaros will go on the 9 (5326 and 5327), which leaves 12 spare. Then I think 12 will be transferred to Percy Main for both the Blue Arrow and 19 - there would be no spare for this but 5254 would provide cover, along with some Solars which would still remain.

4978-82 would then transfer to Deptford for the 61, and the Blue Arrow Solars to Riverside for the 67/69 and to replace older Solars. 

If there are 8? other Streetlites due then I am not sure what these would be for.

S813 FVK



6,030
27 Apr 2017, 8:19 pm #378
(27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm)Tom 9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)

Yes, I like the idea of the same brand on a different base for a similar service (like the 57 and 58 at Riverside) but I do think that, where possible, they should be the same vehicle type. Indeed I was hoping that the 18 Streetlites would be for the 57 & 58 but the confirmed Citaro rearrangements at Riverside removes any possibility of this happening.
S813 FVK
27 Apr 2017, 8:19 pm #378

(27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm)Tom 9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)

Yes, I like the idea of the same brand on a different base for a similar service (like the 57 and 58 at Riverside) but I do think that, where possible, they should be the same vehicle type. Indeed I was hoping that the 18 Streetlites would be for the 57 & 58 but the confirmed Citaro rearrangements at Riverside removes any possibility of this happening.

Tom



6,138
27 Apr 2017, 8:21 pm #379
(27 Apr 2017, 8:19 pm)S813 FVK Yes, I like the idea of the same brand on a different base for a similar service (like the 57 and 58 at Riverside) but I do think that, where possible, they should be the same vehicle type. Indeed I was hoping that the 18 Streetlites would be for the 57 & 58 but the confirmed Citaro rearrangements at Riverside removes any possibility of this happening.

Yeah that is what I had thought would happen too - would have been the perfect number too.
Tom
27 Apr 2017, 8:21 pm #379

(27 Apr 2017, 8:19 pm)S813 FVK Yes, I like the idea of the same brand on a different base for a similar service (like the 57 and 58 at Riverside) but I do think that, where possible, they should be the same vehicle type. Indeed I was hoping that the 18 Streetlites would be for the 57 & 58 but the confirmed Citaro rearrangements at Riverside removes any possibility of this happening.

Yeah that is what I had thought would happen too - would have been the perfect number too.

Michael



19,145
27 Apr 2017, 8:25 pm #380
(27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm)Tom What I thought was...
 
9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)


Then I agree that 2 Citaros will go on the 9 (5326 and 5327), which leaves 12 spare. Then I think 12 will be transferred to Percy Main for both the Blue Arrow and 19 - there would be no spare for this but 5254 would provide cover, along with some Solars which would still remain.

4978-82 would then transfer to Deptford for the 61, and the Blue Arrow Solars to Riverside for the 67/69 and to replace older Solars. 

If there are 8? other Streetlites due then I am not sure what these would be for.

Sorry Tom, i misread your reply.

I do agree on that, same brands should have the same allocation but the 33/39 and the 238 will all have the same brand, but on Solo's and Scania's.

In someway it works with the 57/58.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Apr 2017, 8:25 pm #380

(27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm)Tom What I thought was...
 
9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)


Then I agree that 2 Citaros will go on the 9 (5326 and 5327), which leaves 12 spare. Then I think 12 will be transferred to Percy Main for both the Blue Arrow and 19 - there would be no spare for this but 5254 would provide cover, along with some Solars which would still remain.

4978-82 would then transfer to Deptford for the 61, and the Blue Arrow Solars to Riverside for the 67/69 and to replace older Solars. 

If there are 8? other Streetlites due then I am not sure what these would be for.

Sorry Tom, i misread your reply.

I do agree on that, same brands should have the same allocation but the 33/39 and the 238 will all have the same brand, but on Solo's and Scania's.

In someway it works with the 57/58.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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