(31 May 2014, 9:01 am)tyresmoke They have been making modifications to the engine mountings, and also installing new E-fan micro-hybrid technology which should reduce overheating, and also cut fuel consumption too. See http://avidtp.com/products/micro-hybrid-systems/looked at avid site seems to be an ideal mod. could have done with this on the prestiges
50 Optare Solos are in the process of having the same technology installed, indeed I believe some have had it a few months now.
(31 May 2014, 9:01 am)tyresmoke They have been making modifications to the engine mountings, and also installing new E-fan micro-hybrid technology which should reduce overheating, and also cut fuel consumption too. See http://avidtp.com/products/micro-hybrid-systems/looked at avid site seems to be an ideal mod. could have done with this on the prestiges
50 Optare Solos are in the process of having the same technology installed, indeed I believe some have had it a few months now.
Perhaps a play on "Frankie goes to Hollywood" also noticed the 308 Hybrids are gaining this on the upper deck front window
(02 Jun 2014, 9:45 am)Coppercap40 Perhaps a play on "Frankie goes to Hollywood" also noticed the 308 Hybrids are gaining this on the upper deck front window
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Arriva North East - 7805 by aureolindn, on Flickr
(02 Jun 2014, 9:45 am)Coppercap40 Perhaps a play on "Frankie goes to Hollywood" also noticed the 308 Hybrids are gaining this on the upper deck front window
Arriva North East - 7805 by aureolindn, on Flickr
(02 Jun 2014, 6:03 pm)aureolin That's been on for a good few month now. Photo from 1st March 2014:
(02 Jun 2014, 6:03 pm)aureolin That's been on for a good few month now. Photo from 1st March 2014:
(02 Jun 2014, 8:32 pm)buznut Just noticed the front top roof line on the 308 gemini hybrids.It is a straighter line rather than the usual oval. Go northeast newer purchases seem oval,is this a lower height version or different body spec?
(02 Jun 2014, 8:32 pm)buznut Just noticed the front top roof line on the 308 gemini hybrids.It is a straighter line rather than the usual oval. Go northeast newer purchases seem oval,is this a lower height version or different body spec?
And I wish Arriva would stop spoiling the view with their stupid stickers on the front windows - in fact I want all companies to realise windows are for looking out of and not for obliterating with publicity.
(31 May 2014, 7:35 am)upt50k What are the mods being done? Is the re seating still cancelled
(31 May 2014, 7:35 am)upt50k What are the mods being done? Is the re seating still cancelled
(02 Jun 2014, 9:20 pm)Greg in Weardale And I wish Arriva would stop spoiling the view with their stupid stickers on the front windows - in fact I want all companies to realise windows are for looking out of and not for obliterating with publicity.
(02 Jun 2014, 9:20 pm)Greg in Weardale And I wish Arriva would stop spoiling the view with their stupid stickers on the front windows - in fact I want all companies to realise windows are for looking out of and not for obliterating with publicity.
New arrivals are due to start soon so should bring about some shuffling of allocations and subsequent withdrawals.. Mention has been made before as to the retirement of the many Darts from Darlington. Including the S-KHN, R-COO series and also th V reg MPD's that makes 18 to go this year. 5 Omni cities are due as part of max refurb, etc, so what else is likely to arrive. Speculation would be for the potential for5 Solos when the streetlites arrive. Anyone heard anything definite?
On VOSA today:
PB0002717/296 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Middlesbrough and Easington given service number 5/5A effective from 20-Jul-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002717/309 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted: Operating between Middlesbrough and Easington given service number X4 effective from 20-Jul-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002717/371 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Whitby
Finish Point: Egton Show
Via:
Service Number: 193
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 20-AUG-2014
Other Details: Hourly service for Egton Show
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(07 Jun 2014, 12:10 pm)forster Withdrawn 4005 still parked in Blyth depot,where it has been for the last few months. It has it's front lower panel removed (ready for towing?) and a yellow wavy line painted across the front! I guess maybe to indicate that is not to be used.
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(07 Jun 2014, 12:10 pm)forster Withdrawn 4005 still parked in Blyth depot,where it has been for the last few months. It has it's front lower panel removed (ready for towing?) and a yellow wavy line painted across the front! I guess maybe to indicate that is not to be used.
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(07 Jun 2014, 12:56 pm)Richard Smiles Pocket Fleet Lists for Arriva North East
Ashington, Blyth, Darlington, Durham, Jesmond, Redcar/Whitby & Stockton Depots
(07 Jun 2014, 12:56 pm)Richard Smiles Pocket Fleet Lists for Arriva North East
Ashington, Blyth, Darlington, Durham, Jesmond, Redcar/Whitby & Stockton Depots
I'm not sure if 7626 is allocated to Stockton or Durham (I only recognise 7619 and 7620) but it was on the X2. Transfer?
