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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016

Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016

 
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04 Jan 2016, 2:36 pm #41
Fleet News: 04/01/2016

There have been no changes to the fleet this week.
Go North East
04 Jan 2016, 2:36 pm #41

Fleet News: 04/01/2016

There have been no changes to the fleet this week.

Dan

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04 Jan 2016, 2:48 pm #42
(04 Jan 2016, 1:03 pm)R852 PRG 8250 and 8251 have been withdrawn, they aren't used as driver training vehicles, unlike 8242-8248. They'll be sold when a buyer is found, or alternatively sent for scrap.

I believe they are/were being used for engineering training purposes.
Dan
04 Jan 2016, 2:48 pm #42

(04 Jan 2016, 1:03 pm)R852 PRG 8250 and 8251 have been withdrawn, they aren't used as driver training vehicles, unlike 8242-8248. They'll be sold when a buyer is found, or alternatively sent for scrap.

I believe they are/were being used for engineering training purposes.

Andreos1



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04 Jan 2016, 2:56 pm #43
A Gold Merc on the 36, arriving in to Houghton about 10mins back may need looking at.
Sounds like a belt has slipped or needs tightening. Sounding very rough indeed.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
04 Jan 2016, 2:56 pm #43

A Gold Merc on the 36, arriving in to Houghton about 10mins back may need looking at.
Sounds like a belt has slipped or needs tightening. Sounding very rough indeed.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

DanPicken

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04 Jan 2016, 3:58 pm #44
(04 Jan 2016, 1:21 pm)R852 PRG 8249 possibly? Believe that and one other Cadet caught fire while they were based at Washington, I think both were sold for scrap, most likely to Alpha.

Only one was scrapped as 8250 is still here.
DanPicken
04 Jan 2016, 3:58 pm #44

(04 Jan 2016, 1:21 pm)R852 PRG 8249 possibly? Believe that and one other Cadet caught fire while they were based at Washington, I think both were sold for scrap, most likely to Alpha.

Only one was scrapped as 8250 is still here.

04 Jan 2016, 4:13 pm #45
Withdrawn former ''Toon Link'' Volvo B10BLE 5144 left Saltmeadows Road for scrapping in Barnsley today.
R852 PRG
04 Jan 2016, 4:13 pm #45

Withdrawn former ''Toon Link'' Volvo B10BLE 5144 left Saltmeadows Road for scrapping in Barnsley today.

Dan

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04 Jan 2016, 5:02 pm #46
Certainly not a slow news day today...

As noted on our news page on the links below, "Tynedale Links" branded Transbus MPD 556 and "Loop" branded Scania L94 5219 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1042
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1043
Dan
04 Jan 2016, 5:02 pm #46

Certainly not a slow news day today...

As noted on our news page on the links below, "Tynedale Links" branded Transbus MPD 556 and "Loop" branded Scania L94 5219 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1042
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1043

dannygee



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04 Jan 2016, 5:23 pm #47
568 Rear destination blind not working
dannygee
04 Jan 2016, 5:23 pm #47

568 Rear destination blind not working

Dan

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04 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm #48
(04 Jan 2016, 5:23 pm)dannygee 568 Rear destination blind not working

Ta.
Dan
04 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm #48

(04 Jan 2016, 5:23 pm)dannygee 568 Rear destination blind not working

Ta.

S813 FVK



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04 Jan 2016, 5:28 pm #49
(04 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm)Dan Ta.

On the topic, 3886s rear destination still isnt working properly. Appreciate the fact it isnt a priority with it not having to meed DDA standards just but thought id say anyway.
S813 FVK
04 Jan 2016, 5:28 pm #49

(04 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm)Dan Ta.

On the topic, 3886s rear destination still isnt working properly. Appreciate the fact it isnt a priority with it not having to meed DDA standards just but thought id say anyway.

Dan

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04 Jan 2016, 5:29 pm #50
(04 Jan 2016, 5:28 pm)S813 FVK On the topic, 3886s rear destination still isnt working properly. Appreciate the fact it isnt a priority with it not having to meed DDA standards just but thought id say anyway.

Not a huge issue either, as it's just programmed as a route number only display instead of the size used on the back of an OmniCity. Would meet DDA/PSVAR requirements regardless, as the rear only needs to be a route number only display.
Dan
04 Jan 2016, 5:29 pm #50

(04 Jan 2016, 5:28 pm)S813 FVK On the topic, 3886s rear destination still isnt working properly. Appreciate the fact it isnt a priority with it not having to meed DDA standards just but thought id say anyway.

Not a huge issue either, as it's just programmed as a route number only display instead of the size used on the back of an OmniCity. Would meet DDA/PSVAR requirements regardless, as the rear only needs to be a route number only display.

Davie

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04 Jan 2016, 5:30 pm #51
(04 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm)Dan Ta.
4992 (iirc) side blind didn't show the service number, it just has South Shields scrolling across.
Davie
04 Jan 2016, 5:30 pm #51

(04 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm)Dan Ta.
4992 (iirc) side blind didn't show the service number, it just has South Shields scrolling across.

04 Jan 2016, 5:33 pm #52
Don't know if been said but GNE has got asda bus from phoenix coaches http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open...le-updates

JMoss
jaimzm
04 Jan 2016, 5:33 pm #52

Don't know if been said but GNE has got asda bus from phoenix coaches http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open...le-updates


JMoss

Adrian



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04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm #53
6003 was out today, following it's repaint. Not sure if today was it's first day back on the road, but I can't see any other photos if it yet. 

[Image: 23547097913_bc0db1b1ea.jpg]
Go North East - 6003 - NK11BHD by aureolindn, on Flickr

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Adrian
04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm #53

6003 was out today, following it's repaint. Not sure if today was it's first day back on the road, but I can't see any other photos if it yet. 

[Image: 23547097913_bc0db1b1ea.jpg]
Go North East - 6003 - NK11BHD by aureolindn, on Flickr


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S813 FVK



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04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm #54
(04 Jan 2016, 5:29 pm)Dan Not a huge issue either, as it's just programmed as a route number only display instead of the size used on the back of an OmniCity. Would meet DDA/PSVAR requirements regardless, as the rear only needs to be a route number only display.

It has the route number and destination on both rows but both bunched up to the right so it is bearly readable.
S813 FVK
04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm #54

(04 Jan 2016, 5:29 pm)Dan Not a huge issue either, as it's just programmed as a route number only display instead of the size used on the back of an OmniCity. Would meet DDA/PSVAR requirements regardless, as the rear only needs to be a route number only display.

It has the route number and destination on both rows but both bunched up to the right so it is bearly readable.

Adrian



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04 Jan 2016, 5:36 pm #55
(04 Jan 2016, 5:33 pm)jaimzm Don't know if been said but GNE has got asda bus from phoenix coaches http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open...le-updates

It was discussed here.

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Adrian
04 Jan 2016, 5:36 pm #55

(04 Jan 2016, 5:33 pm)jaimzm Don't know if been said but GNE has got asda bus from phoenix coaches http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open...le-updates

It was discussed here.


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Dan

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04 Jan 2016, 5:44 pm #56
(04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm)Adrian 6003 was out today, following it's repaint. Not sure if today was it's first day back on the road, but I can't see any other photos if it yet. 

[Image: 23547097913_bc0db1b1ea.jpg]
Go North East - 6003 - NK11BHD by aureolindn, on Flickr

Returned to service following repaint on Saturday - so you were still pretty quick off the mark getting a photo.
Dan
04 Jan 2016, 5:44 pm #56

(04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm)Adrian 6003 was out today, following it's repaint. Not sure if today was it's first day back on the road, but I can't see any other photos if it yet. 

[Image: 23547097913_bc0db1b1ea.jpg]
Go North East - 6003 - NK11BHD by aureolindn, on Flickr

Returned to service following repaint on Saturday - so you were still pretty quick off the mark getting a photo.

DanPicken

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04 Jan 2016, 6:07 pm #57
(04 Jan 2016, 5:02 pm)Dan Certainly not a slow news day today...

As noted on our news page on the links below, "Tynedale Links" branded Transbus MPD 556 and "Loop" branded Scania L94 5219 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1042
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1043

Again! They were only done a couple of years ago.
DanPicken
04 Jan 2016, 6:07 pm #57

(04 Jan 2016, 5:02 pm)Dan Certainly not a slow news day today...

As noted on our news page on the links below, "Tynedale Links" branded Transbus MPD 556 and "Loop" branded Scania L94 5219 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1042
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1043

Again! They were only done a couple of years ago.

04 Jan 2016, 6:13 pm #58
(04 Jan 2016, 5:36 pm)Adrian It was discussed here.

Ah right I see my bad

JMoss
jaimzm
04 Jan 2016, 6:13 pm #58

(04 Jan 2016, 5:36 pm)Adrian It was discussed here.

Ah right I see my bad


JMoss

Dan

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04 Jan 2016, 6:17 pm #59
(04 Jan 2016, 6:07 pm)DanPicken Again! They were only done a couple of years ago.

Nothing wrong with a refresh, keeping the fleet smart and tidy, is there?

If you ask me; it's about time we saw quality being treated as a primary focus, amongst bus operators in the North East.
Dan
04 Jan 2016, 6:17 pm #59

(04 Jan 2016, 6:07 pm)DanPicken Again! They were only done a couple of years ago.

Nothing wrong with a refresh, keeping the fleet smart and tidy, is there?

If you ask me; it's about time we saw quality being treated as a primary focus, amongst bus operators in the North East.

Diamond One

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04 Jan 2016, 6:25 pm #60
(04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm)Adrian 6003 was out today, following it's repaint. Not sure if today was it's first day back on the road, but I can't see any other photos if it yet. 

[Image: 23547097913_bc0db1b1ea.jpg]
Go North East - 6003 - NK11BHD by aureolindn, on Flickr

looking sparkly i must favour this photo at once
Diamond One
04 Jan 2016, 6:25 pm #60

(04 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm)Adrian 6003 was out today, following it's repaint. Not sure if today was it's first day back on the road, but I can't see any other photos if it yet. 

[Image: 23547097913_bc0db1b1ea.jpg]
Go North East - 6003 - NK11BHD by aureolindn, on Flickr

looking sparkly i must favour this photo at once

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