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21 Feb 2017, 5:53 pm #261
(21 Feb 2017, 11:23 am)Nicholas Perry Is there a problem with the bus wash at Deptford, I keep seeing clean buses with a dirty stripe down the rear all in the same place.

Poor controlled driving is the problem, not going slow enough for the brush to come around the rear of the vehicle.
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21 Feb 2017, 5:53 pm #261

(21 Feb 2017, 11:23 am)Nicholas Perry Is there a problem with the bus wash at Deptford, I keep seeing clean buses with a dirty stripe down the rear all in the same place.

Poor controlled driving is the problem, not going slow enough for the brush to come around the rear of the vehicle.

dannygee



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21 Feb 2017, 8:05 pm #262
When will the new old solos go to percy main?
dannygee
21 Feb 2017, 8:05 pm #262

When will the new old solos go to percy main?

Michael



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21 Feb 2017, 8:16 pm #263
(21 Feb 2017, 8:05 pm)dannygee When will the new old solos go to percy main?

I don't think it was confirmed that the solo's would be going to Percy Main, it was speculation.

The Solo's are currently getting re-trimmed at Saltmeadows.
Edited 21 Feb 2017, 8:18 pm by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Feb 2017, 8:16 pm #263

(21 Feb 2017, 8:05 pm)dannygee When will the new old solos go to percy main?

I don't think it was confirmed that the solo's would be going to Percy Main, it was speculation.

The Solo's are currently getting re-trimmed at Saltmeadows.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

dannygee



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21 Feb 2017, 8:20 pm #264
(21 Feb 2017, 8:16 pm)Michael I don't think it was confirmed that the solo's would be going to Percy Main, it was speculation.

The Solo's are currently getting re-trimmed at Saltmeadows.

Percy main need at least 4/5 buses i would say.
333-pvr 1
W1-pvr-1
W1A-pvr 1
And 42A could add proberly 2 into the pvr
dannygee
21 Feb 2017, 8:20 pm #264

(21 Feb 2017, 8:16 pm)Michael I don't think it was confirmed that the solo's would be going to Percy Main, it was speculation.

The Solo's are currently getting re-trimmed at Saltmeadows.

Percy main need at least 4/5 buses i would say.
333-pvr 1
W1-pvr-1
W1A-pvr 1
And 42A could add proberly 2 into the pvr

Michael



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21 Feb 2017, 8:29 pm #265
(21 Feb 2017, 8:20 pm)dannygee Percy main need at least 4/5 buses i would say.
333-pvr 1
W1-pvr-1
W1A-pvr 1
And 42A could add proberly 2 into the pvr

The current 2 spare Solo's (older versions) from the Indigo North Tyne will probables go on the 42A.

I'm sure someone said the other day the smaller Solo's wouldn't be suited for the 333.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Feb 2017, 8:29 pm #265

(21 Feb 2017, 8:20 pm)dannygee Percy main need at least 4/5 buses i would say.
333-pvr 1
W1-pvr-1
W1A-pvr 1
And 42A could add proberly 2 into the pvr

The current 2 spare Solo's (older versions) from the Indigo North Tyne will probables go on the 42A.

I'm sure someone said the other day the smaller Solo's wouldn't be suited for the 333.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

EL1TE

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21 Feb 2017, 9:07 pm #266
3824 has gone to Alpha Recovery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128497080@...192473424/
My flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@N03/



EL1TE
21 Feb 2017, 9:07 pm #266

3824 has gone to Alpha Recovery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128497080@...192473424/

My flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@N03/



thetravelman



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21 Feb 2017, 9:31 pm #267
(21 Feb 2017, 9:07 pm)EL1TE 3824 has gone to Alpha Recovery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128497080@...192473424/


I saw a 'Yellow Bus' Volvo Olympian being towed by Alpha this lunch time at Gosforth Park A1 roundabout.
thetravelman
21 Feb 2017, 9:31 pm #267

(21 Feb 2017, 9:07 pm)EL1TE 3824 has gone to Alpha Recovery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128497080@...192473424/


I saw a 'Yellow Bus' Volvo Olympian being towed by Alpha this lunch time at Gosforth Park A1 roundabout.

Jamie M

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21 Feb 2017, 11:59 pm #268
(21 Feb 2017, 9:07 pm)EL1TE 3824 has gone to Alpha Recovery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128497080@...192473424/
Were the school signs and CCTV holders not good enough to make the next level or something?
Jamie M
21 Feb 2017, 11:59 pm #268

(21 Feb 2017, 9:07 pm)EL1TE 3824 has gone to Alpha Recovery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128497080@...192473424/
Were the school signs and CCTV holders not good enough to make the next level or something?

EL1TE

Website


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22 Feb 2017, 12:50 am #269
(21 Feb 2017, 11:59 pm)Jamie M Were the school signs and CCTV holders not good enough to make the next level or something?

It was withdrawn because it required a new gear box(?) I believe someone mentioned that a while ago.
Anybody know why 9099 is at Saltmeadows?
Edited 22 Feb 2017, 12:51 am by EL1TE.
My flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@N03/



EL1TE
22 Feb 2017, 12:50 am #269

(21 Feb 2017, 11:59 pm)Jamie M Were the school signs and CCTV holders not good enough to make the next level or something?

It was withdrawn because it required a new gear box(?) I believe someone mentioned that a while ago.
Anybody know why 9099 is at Saltmeadows?

My flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@N03/



Rapidsnap

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22 Feb 2017, 3:31 am #270
(22 Feb 2017, 12:50 am)EL1TE Anybody know why 9099 is at Saltmeadows?

More then likely getting cleaned etc for it's return to Optare which by my reckoning is around now as it's been over 4 months now.

Hopefully we see some being ordered. It be nice to see something different on the roads around here.
Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.
Rapidsnap
22 Feb 2017, 3:31 am #270

(22 Feb 2017, 12:50 am)EL1TE Anybody know why 9099 is at Saltmeadows?

More then likely getting cleaned etc for it's return to Optare which by my reckoning is around now as it's been over 4 months now.

Hopefully we see some being ordered. It be nice to see something different on the roads around here.

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

Michael



19,175
22 Feb 2017, 11:34 am #271
(22 Feb 2017, 3:31 am)Rapidsnap More then likely getting cleaned etc for it's return to Optare which by my reckoning is around now as it's been over 4 months now.

Hopefully we see some being ordered. It be nice to see something different on the roads around here.

Hopefully but some reason i doubt it haha
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
22 Feb 2017, 11:34 am #271

(22 Feb 2017, 3:31 am)Rapidsnap More then likely getting cleaned etc for it's return to Optare which by my reckoning is around now as it's been over 4 months now.

Hopefully we see some being ordered. It be nice to see something different on the roads around here.

Hopefully but some reason i doubt it haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



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22 Feb 2017, 12:06 pm #272
Saw a Solo Sr in new colours joining the A1 southbound at Chester earlier this morning.
It had 'shuttle' on blinds.

Guessing this is operating the service in Carrville today.
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
22 Feb 2017, 12:06 pm #272

Saw a Solo Sr in new colours joining the A1 southbound at Chester earlier this morning.
It had 'shuttle' on blinds.

Guessing this is operating the service in Carrville today.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



19,175
22 Feb 2017, 12:54 pm #273
6099 is currently parked up in Southwick on route learning duties
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
22 Feb 2017, 12:54 pm #273

6099 is currently parked up in Southwick on route learning duties

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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22 Feb 2017, 2:41 pm #274
(22 Feb 2017, 3:31 am)Rapidsnap More then likely getting cleaned etc for it's return to Optare which by my reckoning is around now as it's been over 4 months now.

Hopefully we see some being ordered. It be nice to see something different on the roads around here.

Trial extended for 9099.

It's at Saltmeadows Rd to have a window repaired. Its second one so far...
Dan
22 Feb 2017, 2:41 pm #274

(22 Feb 2017, 3:31 am)Rapidsnap More then likely getting cleaned etc for it's return to Optare which by my reckoning is around now as it's been over 4 months now.

Hopefully we see some being ordered. It be nice to see something different on the roads around here.

Trial extended for 9099.

It's at Saltmeadows Rd to have a window repaired. Its second one so far...

a718abb



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22 Feb 2017, 2:54 pm #275
(22 Feb 2017, 2:41 pm)Dan Trial extended for 9099.

It's at Saltmeadows Rd to have a window repaired. Its second one so far...

Dan,  something I've always wondered. Do companies pay to have these vehicles on demonstration or are they provided free. The reason I ask is that if Optare have extended the demonstration for free, then they must be confident that GNE will place an order.
a718abb
22 Feb 2017, 2:54 pm #275

(22 Feb 2017, 2:41 pm)Dan Trial extended for 9099.

It's at Saltmeadows Rd to have a window repaired. Its second one so far...

Dan,  something I've always wondered. Do companies pay to have these vehicles on demonstration or are they provided free. The reason I ask is that if Optare have extended the demonstration for free, then they must be confident that GNE will place an order.

park5354



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22 Feb 2017, 3:49 pm #276
Think 697 has finally arrived, as a green/blue Thames travel solo was seen heading to Saltmeadows this morning.
park5354
22 Feb 2017, 3:49 pm #276

Think 697 has finally arrived, as a green/blue Thames travel solo was seen heading to Saltmeadows this morning.

James M



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22 Feb 2017, 5:48 pm #277
Hi,
Wondering if anyone heard any news on the Tyne Tees Xpress service upgrades? I've heard a lot of rumours including that they are thinking of hanging onto the B9's for another year. Angry

Also heard they might be running Sunday service every 20mins every day?
Just wondering if there was anything set in place yet, scene as though if they are doing the upgrades this year, they are due next month.

Thanks.
https://www.facebook.com/James-North-Eas...919338249/
James M
22 Feb 2017, 5:48 pm #277

Hi,
Wondering if anyone heard any news on the Tyne Tees Xpress service upgrades? I've heard a lot of rumours including that they are thinking of hanging onto the B9's for another year. Angry

Also heard they might be running Sunday service every 20mins every day?
Just wondering if there was anything set in place yet, scene as though if they are doing the upgrades this year, they are due next month.

Thanks.

https://www.facebook.com/James-North-Eas...919338249/

EL1TE

Website


372
22 Feb 2017, 6:06 pm #278
697 has arrived
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014297776/
Also I believe the new solos are heading to Percy Main, as 706 shows a destination for the Coaster service
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014317696/
Edited 22 Feb 2017, 6:51 pm by EL1TE.
My flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@N03/



EL1TE
22 Feb 2017, 6:06 pm #278

697 has arrived
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014297776/
Also I believe the new solos are heading to Percy Main, as 706 shows a destination for the Coaster service
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014317696/

My flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@N03/



S813 FVK



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22 Feb 2017, 6:54 pm #279
(22 Feb 2017, 6:06 pm)EL1TE 697 has arrived
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014297776/
Also I believe the new solos are heading to Percy Main, as 706 shows a destination for the Coaster service
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014317696/


Percy Main is likely but Riverside and Percy Main vehicles share destination programmes.
S813 FVK
22 Feb 2017, 6:54 pm #279

(22 Feb 2017, 6:06 pm)EL1TE 697 has arrived
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014297776/
Also I believe the new solos are heading to Percy Main, as 706 shows a destination for the Coaster service
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/33014317696/


Percy Main is likely but Riverside and Percy Main vehicles share destination programmes.

L469 YVK



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22 Feb 2017, 7:33 pm #280
(22 Feb 2017, 5:48 pm)James M Hi,
Wondering if anyone heard any news on the Tyne Tees Xpress service upgrades? I've heard a lot of rumours including that they are thinking of hanging onto the B9's for another year. Angry

Also heard they might be running Sunday service every 20mins every day?
Just wondering if there was anything set in place yet, scene as though if they are doing the upgrades this year, they are due next month.

Thanks.

Don't think they'll make both routes longer as that will turn passengers back to the train. Maybe a 40 min frequency (20 combined) or some extra peak runs.

Wouldn't surprise me if they keep them another year if a major decker order comes through and either 6049(T); 6071(T) or 6101(T) become available as additional support alongside 6084(T)
L469 YVK
22 Feb 2017, 7:33 pm #280

(22 Feb 2017, 5:48 pm)James M Hi,
Wondering if anyone heard any news on the Tyne Tees Xpress service upgrades? I've heard a lot of rumours including that they are thinking of hanging onto the B9's for another year. Angry

Also heard they might be running Sunday service every 20mins every day?
Just wondering if there was anything set in place yet, scene as though if they are doing the upgrades this year, they are due next month.

Thanks.

Don't think they'll make both routes longer as that will turn passengers back to the train. Maybe a 40 min frequency (20 combined) or some extra peak runs.

Wouldn't surprise me if they keep them another year if a major decker order comes through and either 6049(T); 6071(T) or 6101(T) become available as additional support alongside 6084(T)

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