(06 Mar 2016, 5:58 am)DanPicken I've heard that 6024/40/1 are gone, gutted 6024 was good.
(06 Mar 2016, 5:58 am)DanPicken I've heard that 6024/40/1 are gone, gutted 6024 was good.
Riverside have started Route-Learning on South Tyne 88/88A using around 10 drivers in Solo 638.
(06 Mar 2016, 10:15 am)South Tyne Lad Riverside have started Route-Learning on South Tyne 88/88A using around 10 drivers in Solo 638.
(06 Mar 2016, 10:15 am)South Tyne Lad Riverside have started Route-Learning on South Tyne 88/88A using around 10 drivers in Solo 638.
(06 Mar 2016, 1:09 pm)Michael Cheers for the info, I still think its odd, its moving to Riverside though, not sure why i think it is.
I can't remember off top of my head.... so sorry if its been answered....
Have we got an official date on when the routes will change depots, if so what day is it?
(06 Mar 2016, 1:09 pm)Michael Cheers for the info, I still think its odd, its moving to Riverside though, not sure why i think it is.
I can't remember off top of my head.... so sorry if its been answered....
Have we got an official date on when the routes will change depots, if so what day is it?
(06 Mar 2016, 1:16 pm)Dan Yes - Sunday 17th April. Route training started on all routes today.
It's just a case of shuffling the pack a bit, utilising resources more effectively.
, thanks Dan, day before my birthday! (06 Mar 2016, 1:16 pm)Dan Yes - Sunday 17th April. Route training started on all routes today.
It's just a case of shuffling the pack a bit, utilising resources more effectively.
, thanks Dan, day before my birthday!
(06 Mar 2016, 1:18 pm)Michael
Is the C&C Streetlites moving to Chester or will they remain at Stanley? - it was never confirmed that's all.
(06 Mar 2016, 1:18 pm)Michael
Is the C&C Streetlites moving to Chester or will they remain at Stanley? - it was never confirmed that's all.
(06 Mar 2016, 1:21 pm)Dan Like I say, it's just a case of shuffling the pack a bit.
As Chester-le-Street will lose service 50 to Washington, they'll need something to replace it (and that'll be all car workings on the 8/78).
(06 Mar 2016, 1:21 pm)Dan Like I say, it's just a case of shuffling the pack a bit.
As Chester-le-Street will lose service 50 to Washington, they'll need something to replace it (and that'll be all car workings on the 8/78).
(06 Mar 2016, 1:35 pm)Davie I think they'll get 5243-5246 from the 19 with 5247 & 5248 acting as spares. In return, 4978-4982 will go to Percy Main for service 19.
(06 Mar 2016, 1:35 pm)Davie I think they'll get 5243-5246 from the 19 with 5247 & 5248 acting as spares. In return, 4978-4982 will go to Percy Main for service 19.
(06 Mar 2016, 1:16 pm)Dan Yes - the VOSA registrations confirmed this: Sunday 17th April. Route training started on all routes today, so SouthTyneLad was quite quick off the mark!
It's just a case of shuffling the pack a bit, utilising resources more effectively.
(06 Mar 2016, 1:16 pm)Dan Yes - the VOSA registrations confirmed this: Sunday 17th April. Route training started on all routes today, so SouthTyneLad was quite quick off the mark!
It's just a case of shuffling the pack a bit, utilising resources more effectively.
Riversides Citaro 5277 has broken down on stand in the Metrocentre bus station, GNEs recovery Scania was also there in front of it
(06 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)DanPicken Never heard 638 go past.
(06 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)DanPicken Never heard 638 go past.
6024, 6034, 6036, 6037, 6040, 6041 all went to Chester depot this morning. 6036 was covering for 572 (checks)
6035 is still at Crook VOR
6301-7 are now all at Crook along with 571 , 6035 and 6038
So 6035 when repaired will go on the 18s till 572 comes back at some point Monday
(06 Mar 2016, 4:40 pm)pdiddy 6024, 6034, 6036, 6037, 6040, 6041 all went to Chester depot this morning. 6036 was covering for 572 (checks)
6035 is still at Crook VOR
6301-7 are now all at Crook along with 571 , 6035 and 6038
So 6035 when repaired will go on the 18s till 572 comes back at some point Monday
(06 Mar 2016, 4:40 pm)pdiddy 6024, 6034, 6036, 6037, 6040, 6041 all went to Chester depot this morning. 6036 was covering for 572 (checks)
6035 is still at Crook VOR
6301-7 are now all at Crook along with 571 , 6035 and 6038
So 6035 when repaired will go on the 18s till 572 comes back at some point Monday
(06 Mar 2016, 4:52 pm)Michael Thanks pdiddy.
I bet you're glad that most of the B7's have gone!
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Wonder who will be the first person to get a picture of 635, now its branded for the AD122
(06 Mar 2016, 4:52 pm)Michael Thanks pdiddy.
I bet you're glad that most of the B7's have gone!
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Wonder who will be the first person to get a picture of 635, now its branded for the AD122
(06 Mar 2016, 5:00 pm)citaro5284 Me.....in fact already got oneAre you going to show us?
(06 Mar 2016, 4:40 pm)pdiddy 6024, 6034, 6036, 6037, 6040, 6041 all went to Chester depot this morning. 6036 was covering for 572 (checks)I was on 6035 on Saturday.
6035 is still at Crook VOR
6301-7 are now all at Crook along with 571 , 6035 and 6038
So 6035 when repaired will go on the 18s till 572 comes back at some point Monday
(06 Mar 2016, 5:00 pm)citaro5284 Me.....in fact already got oneAre you going to show us?
(06 Mar 2016, 4:40 pm)pdiddy 6024, 6034, 6036, 6037, 6040, 6041 all went to Chester depot this morning. 6036 was covering for 572 (checks)I was on 6035 on Saturday.
6035 is still at Crook VOR
6301-7 are now all at Crook along with 571 , 6035 and 6038
So 6035 when repaired will go on the 18s till 572 comes back at some point Monday
Noticed that 3943 is still shown as Red Arrows in the fleetlist
(06 Mar 2016, 7:25 am)Dan Enthusiasts will know of one - the GKN flywheel modifications. Volvo B7TL 6020 was originally the float vehicle for this purpose, but was absorbed into the main service fleet at Chester-le-Street in November as a replacement for Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3868 (W178 SCU), which was withdrawn due to engine issues.Would GNE not be better waiting to see if any routes within GNE require an upgrade from older stock or even from single to double deckers in a few years time and convert either the Fab 56, Cobalt Clipper or even both to Streetdecks with the B9s being cascaded elsewhere? The fuel savings would be massive and by then, Wrightbus might even make a stop / start (but still just a standard Microhybrid) version of the Streetdeck which would deliver even bigger fuel savings.
6024, 6037 and 6041 are the examples which have been withdrawn. 6035 is due to transfer to Stanley as a temporary replacement for 3873. 6034 and 6040 will become the temporary float vehicles for group projects - based at Deptford and Washington respectively. I'd anticipate that the depots will make every effort to allocate these vehicles to scholars only, given that they won't be painted and will retain their blue livery.
6021 has been dismantled for spare parts at Saltmeadows Road. 6024 and 6037 may well be sold to Ensignbus, depending on the condition of these vehicles. 6041 is going to be donated to a third party, but there's a nice story that comes with this that Go North East may wish to do a story on, so I'll not give the game away just yet.
(06 Mar 2016, 7:25 am)Dan Enthusiasts will know of one - the GKN flywheel modifications. Volvo B7TL 6020 was originally the float vehicle for this purpose, but was absorbed into the main service fleet at Chester-le-Street in November as a replacement for Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3868 (W178 SCU), which was withdrawn due to engine issues.Would GNE not be better waiting to see if any routes within GNE require an upgrade from older stock or even from single to double deckers in a few years time and convert either the Fab 56, Cobalt Clipper or even both to Streetdecks with the B9s being cascaded elsewhere? The fuel savings would be massive and by then, Wrightbus might even make a stop / start (but still just a standard Microhybrid) version of the Streetdeck which would deliver even bigger fuel savings.
6024, 6037 and 6041 are the examples which have been withdrawn. 6035 is due to transfer to Stanley as a temporary replacement for 3873. 6034 and 6040 will become the temporary float vehicles for group projects - based at Deptford and Washington respectively. I'd anticipate that the depots will make every effort to allocate these vehicles to scholars only, given that they won't be painted and will retain their blue livery.
6021 has been dismantled for spare parts at Saltmeadows Road. 6024 and 6037 may well be sold to Ensignbus, depending on the condition of these vehicles. 6041 is going to be donated to a third party, but there's a nice story that comes with this that Go North East may wish to do a story on, so I'll not give the game away just yet.
