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Michael



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23 May 2016, 2:11 pm #581
(23 May 2016, 2:08 pm)Dan Yeah. Will update the fleet lists and news when I get home.

I'm just having a cultural visit to The Docks at the moment!

No rush Dan, Smile

Haven't been to the docks in ages.
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Michael
23 May 2016, 2:11 pm #581

(23 May 2016, 2:08 pm)Dan Yeah. Will update the fleet lists and news when I get home.

I'm just having a cultural visit to The Docks at the moment!

No rush Dan, Smile

Haven't been to the docks in ages.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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1,506
23 May 2016, 2:29 pm #582
Are renowns allocated to x36?
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23 May 2016, 2:29 pm #582

Are renowns allocated to x36?

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23 May 2016, 2:49 pm #583
Well just been on Prince Bishops streetlite. Not far but good first impression.

However when driving on Saturday I flashed out a drifter 60 streetlite and wish I didn't... Was so slow accelerating away lol. Only kidding always let then out since they tend to pull out regardless!
idiot
23 May 2016, 2:49 pm #583

Well just been on Prince Bishops streetlite. Not far but good first impression.

However when driving on Saturday I flashed out a drifter 60 streetlite and wish I didn't... Was so slow accelerating away lol. Only kidding always let then out since they tend to pull out regardless!

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23 May 2016, 2:59 pm #584
8311 has gained a rear advert identical to 8312
NK53 TKT
23 May 2016, 2:59 pm #584

8311 has gained a rear advert identical to 8312

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23 May 2016, 4:06 pm #585
(23 May 2016, 2:11 pm)Michael Haven't been to the docks in ages.

Nowt down there, so I don't make a habit of going down there!

Needs must, though... First day of the 33 to The Docks and all. Wink

[Image: 26591354003_a09c42b1e6.jpg]Go North East: 0550 / NK53TKE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Dan
23 May 2016, 4:06 pm #585

(23 May 2016, 2:11 pm)Michael Haven't been to the docks in ages.

Nowt down there, so I don't make a habit of going down there!

Needs must, though... First day of the 33 to The Docks and all. Wink

[Image: 26591354003_a09c42b1e6.jpg]Go North East: 0550 / NK53TKE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

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23 May 2016, 4:32 pm #586
(23 May 2016, 2:06 pm)Michael Has any more buses been withdrawn?

Obviously individual vehicle relationships may vary (ie 5428 entered service today but I've shown it as replacing something already), but the below should give you a rough idea of where we're at with vehicle movements and withdrawals...


Prince Bishops Streetlites

5420 > 4904 withdrawn
5421 > 8267 transferred to Washington > 8270 withdrawn
5422 > 8268 withdrawn
5423 > 8269 withdrawn
5424 > 8272 withdrawn
5425 > 8273 withdrawn
5426 > 4903 transferred to Stanley > replaces nothing, temporary transfer and will be withdrawn itself in the future
5427 > 4906 withdrawn
5428 > 4910 withdrawn 
5432 > 4924 withdrawn
5433 > TBC
5434 > TBC
5435 > TBC


Service Changes

Service 68 withdrawn > TBC
Service X36 PVR reduction > 8258 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 4905 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 4974 transferred to Percy Main > 4913 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 5203 transferred to Percy Main > 4914 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 5320 transferred to Riverside > 8328 transferred to Deptford
Service 38 PVR reduction > 5321 transferred to Riverside > 5168 withdrawn
Service 38 PVR reduction > 5322 transferred to Riverside > 5169 withdrawn
Service 38 PVR reduction > 5323 transferred to Riverside > 5170 withdrawn
Service 36 PVR reduction > retained for service 20 PVR increase
Service 99 withdrawn > TBC
Service 99 withdrawn > TBC
Dan
23 May 2016, 4:32 pm #586

(23 May 2016, 2:06 pm)Michael Has any more buses been withdrawn?

Obviously individual vehicle relationships may vary (ie 5428 entered service today but I've shown it as replacing something already), but the below should give you a rough idea of where we're at with vehicle movements and withdrawals...


Prince Bishops Streetlites

5420 > 4904 withdrawn
5421 > 8267 transferred to Washington > 8270 withdrawn
5422 > 8268 withdrawn
5423 > 8269 withdrawn
5424 > 8272 withdrawn
5425 > 8273 withdrawn
5426 > 4903 transferred to Stanley > replaces nothing, temporary transfer and will be withdrawn itself in the future
5427 > 4906 withdrawn
5428 > 4910 withdrawn 
5432 > 4924 withdrawn
5433 > TBC
5434 > TBC
5435 > TBC


Service Changes

Service 68 withdrawn > TBC
Service X36 PVR reduction > 8258 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 4905 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 4974 transferred to Percy Main > 4913 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 5203 transferred to Percy Main > 4914 withdrawn
Service 2 PVR reduction > 5320 transferred to Riverside > 8328 transferred to Deptford
Service 38 PVR reduction > 5321 transferred to Riverside > 5168 withdrawn
Service 38 PVR reduction > 5322 transferred to Riverside > 5169 withdrawn
Service 38 PVR reduction > 5323 transferred to Riverside > 5170 withdrawn
Service 36 PVR reduction > retained for service 20 PVR increase
Service 99 withdrawn > TBC
Service 99 withdrawn > TBC

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23 May 2016, 4:37 pm #587
Are 4974 and 5203 blue?
Tom
23 May 2016, 4:37 pm #587

Are 4974 and 5203 blue?

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23 May 2016, 4:39 pm #588
(23 May 2016, 4:37 pm)Tom Are 4974 and 5203 blue?

4974 is branded as "Fast Cats", while 5203 carries Go North East's corporate livery... For now, anyway!
Dan
23 May 2016, 4:39 pm #588

(23 May 2016, 4:37 pm)Tom Are 4974 and 5203 blue?

4974 is branded as "Fast Cats", while 5203 carries Go North East's corporate livery... For now, anyway!

Michael



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23 May 2016, 4:44 pm #589
Thanks for the update Dan.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 May 2016, 4:44 pm #589

Thanks for the update Dan.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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23 May 2016, 4:51 pm #590
(23 May 2016, 4:39 pm)Dan 4974 is branded as "Fast Cats", while 5203 carries Go North East's corporate livery... For now, anyway!

Cheers Smile
If there are changes will probably stay like that until then.
Tom
23 May 2016, 4:51 pm #590

(23 May 2016, 4:39 pm)Dan 4974 is branded as "Fast Cats", while 5203 carries Go North East's corporate livery... For now, anyway!

Cheers Smile
If there are changes will probably stay like that until then.

biglugs@yahoo.com



1,506
23 May 2016, 5:21 pm #591
8328 still has the next stop screen
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23 May 2016, 5:21 pm #591

8328 still has the next stop screen

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23 May 2016, 5:21 pm #592
(23 May 2016, 5:21 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 8328 still has the next stop screen

Not sure why it would be removed!
Dan
23 May 2016, 5:21 pm #592

(23 May 2016, 5:21 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 8328 still has the next stop screen

Not sure why it would be removed!

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23 May 2016, 8:57 pm #593
Anyone know what the silver Mercedes Citaros are operating on so far? (5320-5324)
EL1TE
23 May 2016, 8:57 pm #593

Anyone know what the silver Mercedes Citaros are operating on so far? (5320-5324)

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1,506
23 May 2016, 9:37 pm #594
Does any one know what operates the 39A from doxford international as i found washington take 1st run to doxford then a solar.
Does anybody know?
Thanks
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23 May 2016, 9:37 pm #594

Does any one know what operates the 39A from doxford international as i found washington take 1st run to doxford then a solar.
Does anybody know?
Thanks

4842
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23 May 2016, 10:01 pm #595
Saw one Silver Merc in Winlaton this morning but it had GNE on the side blind.

Additionally when will the Streetlite demo enter service at Deptford?
Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.
Rapidsnap
23 May 2016, 10:01 pm #595

Saw one Silver Merc in Winlaton this morning but it had GNE on the side blind.

Additionally when will the Streetlite demo enter service at Deptford?

Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

Acky81



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23 May 2016, 11:06 pm #596
(23 May 2016, 8:57 pm)EL1TE Anyone know what the silver Mercedes Citaros are operating on so far? (5320-5324)

Spotted in Jackson street on 27 today
Acky81
23 May 2016, 11:06 pm #596

(23 May 2016, 8:57 pm)EL1TE Anyone know what the silver Mercedes Citaros are operating on so far? (5320-5324)

Spotted in Jackson street on 27 today

Acky81



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23 May 2016, 11:11 pm #597
(23 May 2016, 9:37 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Does any one know what operates the 39A from doxford international as i found washington take 1st run to doxford then a solar.
Does anybody know?
Thanks

I saw a solar around 820am on the 39A 
Passengers seemed a bit confused when it diverted through its new route through Silksworth a saw a few people get up 4976 was the offering
Acky81
23 May 2016, 11:11 pm #597

(23 May 2016, 9:37 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Does any one know what operates the 39A from doxford international as i found washington take 1st run to doxford then a solar.
Does anybody know?
Thanks

I saw a solar around 820am on the 39A 
Passengers seemed a bit confused when it diverted through its new route through Silksworth a saw a few people get up 4976 was the offering

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24 May 2016, 4:48 am #598
(23 May 2016, 8:57 pm)EL1TE Anyone know what the silver Mercedes Citaros are operating on so far? (5320-5324)

Yesterday's allocations were as follows:

5320 - Loaned to Chester-le-Street for the morning run out, but was not required, and returned to Riverside a few hours later.
5321 - 67/69
5322 - 27
5323 - 11/96
5324 - 11/96

(23 May 2016, 10:01 pm)GMitchelhill Additionally when will the Streetlite demo enter service at Deptford?

Still remained in service at Washington yesterday - on the 82/82A.
Dan
24 May 2016, 4:48 am #598

(23 May 2016, 8:57 pm)EL1TE Anyone know what the silver Mercedes Citaros are operating on so far? (5320-5324)

Yesterday's allocations were as follows:

5320 - Loaned to Chester-le-Street for the morning run out, but was not required, and returned to Riverside a few hours later.
5321 - 67/69
5322 - 27
5323 - 11/96
5324 - 11/96

(23 May 2016, 10:01 pm)GMitchelhill Additionally when will the Streetlite demo enter service at Deptford?

Still remained in service at Washington yesterday - on the 82/82A.

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1,506
24 May 2016, 5:34 am #599
Since the recent changes does anybody know what 2 buses are supposed to be allocated to service x36.?
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24 May 2016, 5:34 am #599

Since the recent changes does anybody know what 2 buses are supposed to be allocated to service x36.?

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24 May 2016, 5:56 am #600
(24 May 2016, 5:34 am)biglugs@yahoo.com Since the recent changes does anybody know what 2 buses are supposed to be allocated to service x36.?

Two GNE red Scania L94s.

Service X35 is the only route under the "Fast Cats" brand now, using 5204 - 5209 and 5211.
Dan
24 May 2016, 5:56 am #600

(24 May 2016, 5:34 am)biglugs@yahoo.com Since the recent changes does anybody know what 2 buses are supposed to be allocated to service x36.?

Two GNE red Scania L94s.

Service X35 is the only route under the "Fast Cats" brand now, using 5204 - 5209 and 5211.

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