(25 Feb 2014, 6:01 pm)tyresmoke Cheers that makes sense! Am I right in thinking the 24X's are on 57 boards? Passed 7464 in Shotton this morning with a decent load.
(25 Feb 2014, 6:01 pm)tyresmoke Cheers that makes sense! Am I right in thinking the 24X's are on 57 boards? Passed 7464 in Shotton this morning with a decent load.
(28 Feb 2014, 6:58 pm)coldav The new depot at Ashington opens tomorrow (Saturday 1 March).is ashington moving depot
Seen at Ashington today were driver trainers 9990 at the old depot and 9991 at the new depot.
(28 Feb 2014, 6:58 pm)coldav The new depot at Ashington opens tomorrow (Saturday 1 March).is ashington moving depot
Seen at Ashington today were driver trainers 9990 at the old depot and 9991 at the new depot.
Old (current) Arriva depot Ashington:-
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=lin...ra=ls&z=18
Site of new depot:-
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=lin...ra=ls&z=18
(01 Mar 2014, 6:06 pm)G-CPTN Old (current) Arriva depot Ashington:-well i didn't know that thank you very much
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=lin...ra=ls&z=18
Site of new depot:-
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=lin...ra=ls&z=18
(01 Mar 2014, 6:06 pm)G-CPTN Old (current) Arriva depot Ashington:-well i didn't know that thank you very much
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=lin...ra=ls&z=18
Site of new depot:-
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=lin...ra=ls&z=18
Arriva have honestly made the best decision ordering B9TL'S for the X18. They'll get a good 7 year use out of them on the X18. It has been mentioned that the low gear ratios have caused the GNE B9's on the TTX to have a bit of trouble on the A19 but they haven't done too badly and have done way better than what any other 'modern' bus would do. As long as the oil is regularly topped up and they're well looked after, they'll do as well as what the DB250'S have done on the X18.
On another note, how did the VDL DB300 trial go on the X93? I haven't heard any opinions yet but in my opinion, they probably would've coped OK despite having the same engine as the E400 due to the lighter bodyweight of the Gemini 2. I strongly suspect that winth the imminent order of B9's for the X18, the 4 VDL DB250's will either operate the X20 or they will make up the 4 vehicles at Whitby to operate the X93.
(02 Mar 2014, 11:46 am)Davey Bowyer Arriva have honestly made the best decision ordering B9TL'S for the X18. They'll get a good 7 year use out of them on the X18. It has been mentioned that the low gear ratios have caused the GNE B9's on the TTX to have a bit of trouble on the A19 but they haven't done too badly and have done way better than what any other 'modern' bus would do. As long as the oil is regularly topped up and they're well looked after, they'll do as well as what the DB250'S have done on the X18.
On another note, how did the VDL DB300 trial go on the X93? I haven't heard any opinions yet but in my opinion, they probably would've coped OK despite having the same engine as the E400 due to the lighter bodyweight of the Gemini 2. I strongly suspect that winth the imminent order of B9's for the X18, the 4 VDL DB250's will either operate the X20 or they will make up the 4 vehicles at Whitby to operate the X93.
(02 Mar 2014, 11:46 am)Davey Bowyer Arriva have honestly made the best decision ordering B9TL'S for the X18. They'll get a good 7 year use out of them on the X18. It has been mentioned that the low gear ratios have caused the GNE B9's on the TTX to have a bit of trouble on the A19 but they haven't done too badly and have done way better than what any other 'modern' bus would do. As long as the oil is regularly topped up and they're well looked after, they'll do as well as what the DB250'S have done on the X18.
On another note, how did the VDL DB300 trial go on the X93? I haven't heard any opinions yet but in my opinion, they probably would've coped OK despite having the same engine as the E400 due to the lighter bodyweight of the Gemini 2. I strongly suspect that winth the imminent order of B9's for the X18, the 4 VDL DB250's will either operate the X20 or they will make up the 4 vehicles at Whitby to operate the X93.
(02 Mar 2014, 11:56 am)Kuyoyo Again, as we don't know an order date for the Volvos for the X18, we don't know what they will be. Although each Europe-based manufacture can still built 200 Euro5 vehicles this year, it all depends how many orders had already been placed for B9TLs this year it could end up being B5TLs.
The DB300 has proved to be superior to the E400s, and likely (due to them being ex-London) the B7TL/Geminis will likely end up also being trumped by the DB300. As for the DB250s, they are well and truly knackered hence their recent use on local Ashington work only - so likely they'll remain on services such as the 30 34 and 35/35a, maybe escaping onto the 20/X20 every now and then (although I can see the 20/X20 becoming the home of the older E400s alongside the 14/X14).
(02 Mar 2014, 11:56 am)Kuyoyo Again, as we don't know an order date for the Volvos for the X18, we don't know what they will be. Although each Europe-based manufacture can still built 200 Euro5 vehicles this year, it all depends how many orders had already been placed for B9TLs this year it could end up being B5TLs.
The DB300 has proved to be superior to the E400s, and likely (due to them being ex-London) the B7TL/Geminis will likely end up also being trumped by the DB300. As for the DB250s, they are well and truly knackered hence their recent use on local Ashington work only - so likely they'll remain on services such as the 30 34 and 35/35a, maybe escaping onto the 20/X20 every now and then (although I can see the 20/X20 becoming the home of the older E400s alongside the 14/X14).
(02 Mar 2014, 11:56 am)Kuyoyo Again, as we don't know an order date for the Volvos for the X18, we don't know what they will be. Although each Europe-based manufacture can still built 200 Euro5 vehicles this year, it all depends how many orders had already been placed for B9TLs this year it could end up being B5TLs.
(02 Mar 2014, 11:56 am)Kuyoyo Again, as we don't know an order date for the Volvos for the X18, we don't know what they will be. Although each Europe-based manufacture can still built 200 Euro5 vehicles this year, it all depends how many orders had already been placed for B9TLs this year it could end up being B5TLs.
(03 Mar 2014, 1:00 pm)V8MJH Not strictly true, each builder can build 200 of a particular specification, so if they have 2 less seats for example another 200 could be built as they are to a different specification
(03 Mar 2014, 1:00 pm)V8MJH Not strictly true, each builder can build 200 of a particular specification, so if they have 2 less seats for example another 200 could be built as they are to a different specification
(03 Mar 2014, 12:21 pm)coldav 7501 is now on the X18!
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(03 Mar 2014, 12:21 pm)coldav 7501 is now on the X18!
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Been going through the advertisements that usually gets put through the letter box this morning from the postman before their all go into the recycle bin, came across a white envelope which says open me now for £1 off any East Durham day or week triple ticket, opened it and it all folds out with the Arriva triple ticket prices and map, looks like Arriva trying to get the word out to Peterlee area residents about the East Durham day or week triple ticket.
(03 Mar 2014, 1:07 pm)tyresmoke 7624 should (but I'm not betting on it) be back at Blyth now and 7501 should be at Ashington as a swap for a Volvo B7 to be at Whitby. I'm not sure whether any are in service yet though.
(03 Mar 2014, 3:55 pm)Tom Will 7501 remain in it's ''Sightseeker'' branding for the time being?
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