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S813 FVK



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15 Mar 2017, 9:59 pm #181
(15 Mar 2017, 9:57 pm)Michael They will, however it'll only have 1 branded spare rather 2, i think.

Correct
S813 FVK
15 Mar 2017, 9:59 pm #181

(15 Mar 2017, 9:57 pm)Michael They will, however it'll only have 1 branded spare rather 2, i think.

Correct

Michael



19,175
15 Mar 2017, 10:02 pm #182
(15 Mar 2017, 9:57 pm)Adrian It isn't too far from from what people have suggested in the past though, only without the pointless bit attached to it. There has been plenty of discussion on this forum about the angel and TEN being 'due' replacements, and they're not much older than that! 

Perhaps it is new work for Stanley that requires additional buses? Not that I'm a fan of a mixed allocation, as I feel it waters the spec of the brand down from a customer perspective. Alas the indiGo Washington services, with the ex-TT Solos not offering WiFi or NSA.

Unless they have gained contracts but under Durham Council contract?, i'm not a fan either of mixed allocations too, for those exact reasons, although i know it might not be easy to have it installed (don't know how it works/gets put in the buses), it takes time but thought they would of got WIFI, NSA's by now...

(15 Mar 2017, 9:59 pm)S813 FVK Correct

Least i'm correct about something tonight haha
Edited 15 Mar 2017, 10:03 pm by Michael.

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Michael
15 Mar 2017, 10:02 pm #182

(15 Mar 2017, 9:57 pm)Adrian It isn't too far from from what people have suggested in the past though, only without the pointless bit attached to it. There has been plenty of discussion on this forum about the angel and TEN being 'due' replacements, and they're not much older than that! 

Perhaps it is new work for Stanley that requires additional buses? Not that I'm a fan of a mixed allocation, as I feel it waters the spec of the brand down from a customer perspective. Alas the indiGo Washington services, with the ex-TT Solos not offering WiFi or NSA.

Unless they have gained contracts but under Durham Council contract?, i'm not a fan either of mixed allocations too, for those exact reasons, although i know it might not be easy to have it installed (don't know how it works/gets put in the buses), it takes time but thought they would of got WIFI, NSA's by now...

(15 Mar 2017, 9:59 pm)S813 FVK Correct

Least i'm correct about something tonight haha


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

L469 YVK



3,554
15 Mar 2017, 10:04 pm #183
(15 Mar 2017, 9:57 pm)Adrian It isn't too far from from what people have suggested in the past though, only without the pointless bit attached to it. There has been plenty of discussion on this forum about the angel and TEN being 'due' replacements, and they're not much older than that! 

Perhaps it is new work for Stanley that requires additional buses? Not that I'm a fan of a mixed allocation, as I feel it waters the spec of the brand down from a customer perspective. Alas the indiGo Washington services, with the ex-TT Solos not offering WiFi or NSA.

Won't be long now until we know about the remainder of this years orders as the financial year comes to a close in May.
L469 YVK
15 Mar 2017, 10:04 pm #183

(15 Mar 2017, 9:57 pm)Adrian It isn't too far from from what people have suggested in the past though, only without the pointless bit attached to it. There has been plenty of discussion on this forum about the angel and TEN being 'due' replacements, and they're not much older than that! 

Perhaps it is new work for Stanley that requires additional buses? Not that I'm a fan of a mixed allocation, as I feel it waters the spec of the brand down from a customer perspective. Alas the indiGo Washington services, with the ex-TT Solos not offering WiFi or NSA.

Won't be long now until we know about the remainder of this years orders as the financial year comes to a close in May.

15 Mar 2017, 10:25 pm #184
Hello there.

Apologies if this is in the wrong section etc, however, I am seeking advice. I have recently found myself in the colourful land of Go North East and was wondering about the plain red buses. Does anyone know which services the red buses from each depot operate please? I have a feeling the double deckers are for the school turns, I am just interested in which deport runs which red buses services etc. Many thanks.
Quantumspotter
15 Mar 2017, 10:25 pm #184

Hello there.

Apologies if this is in the wrong section etc, however, I am seeking advice. I have recently found myself in the colourful land of Go North East and was wondering about the plain red buses. Does anyone know which services the red buses from each depot operate please? I have a feeling the double deckers are for the school turns, I am just interested in which deport runs which red buses services etc. Many thanks.

Jamie M

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15 Mar 2017, 10:58 pm #185
(15 Mar 2017, 10:25 pm)Quantumspotter Hello there.

Apologies if this is in the wrong section etc, however, I am seeking advice. I have recently found myself in the colourful land of Go North East and was wondering about the plain red buses. Does anyone know which services the red buses from each depot operate please? I have a feeling the double deckers are for the school turns, I am just interested in which deport runs which red buses services etc. Many thanks.
There are quite a lot of corporate liveried buses (to which you are referring to), and each depot has some. It's quite hard to be divisive when it comes to answering your question when it comes to this as it covers a large amount of routes. Also, red corporate vehicles may be allocated to branded services when a branded vehicle isn't avaliable for maintenance etc.

I do think there should be some documentation for which routes belong where and what the allocation is, but that's just me.
Jamie M
15 Mar 2017, 10:58 pm #185

(15 Mar 2017, 10:25 pm)Quantumspotter Hello there.

Apologies if this is in the wrong section etc, however, I am seeking advice. I have recently found myself in the colourful land of Go North East and was wondering about the plain red buses. Does anyone know which services the red buses from each depot operate please? I have a feeling the double deckers are for the school turns, I am just interested in which deport runs which red buses services etc. Many thanks.
There are quite a lot of corporate liveried buses (to which you are referring to), and each depot has some. It's quite hard to be divisive when it comes to answering your question when it comes to this as it covers a large amount of routes. Also, red corporate vehicles may be allocated to branded services when a branded vehicle isn't avaliable for maintenance etc.

I do think there should be some documentation for which routes belong where and what the allocation is, but that's just me.

15 Mar 2017, 11:47 pm #186
(15 Mar 2017, 10:58 pm)Jamie M There are quite a lot of corporate liveried buses (to which you are referring to), and each depot has some. It's quite hard to be divisive when it comes to answering your question when it comes to this as it covers a large amount of routes. Also, red corporate vehicles may be allocated to branded services when a branded vehicle isn't avaliable for maintenance etc.

I do think there should be some documentation for which routes belong where and what the allocation is, but that's just me.

Hello there Jamie.

Thank you for your reply. I can see from this forum and GNE own website where vehicles are allocated to each depot etc. Also, which of the special liveried vehicles are allocated where. I can also see that certain depots have large numbers of corporate 'red' liveried vehicles to. However, I am unclear on which services they run. For example, red service 39 I have noted with both single and double deckers from Deptford depot. I have a thing for technical info such as PVR's etc. Many thanks again.
Quantumspotter
15 Mar 2017, 11:47 pm #186

(15 Mar 2017, 10:58 pm)Jamie M There are quite a lot of corporate liveried buses (to which you are referring to), and each depot has some. It's quite hard to be divisive when it comes to answering your question when it comes to this as it covers a large amount of routes. Also, red corporate vehicles may be allocated to branded services when a branded vehicle isn't avaliable for maintenance etc.

I do think there should be some documentation for which routes belong where and what the allocation is, but that's just me.

Hello there Jamie.

Thank you for your reply. I can see from this forum and GNE own website where vehicles are allocated to each depot etc. Also, which of the special liveried vehicles are allocated where. I can also see that certain depots have large numbers of corporate 'red' liveried vehicles to. However, I am unclear on which services they run. For example, red service 39 I have noted with both single and double deckers from Deptford depot. I have a thing for technical info such as PVR's etc. Many thanks again.

Michael



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16 Mar 2017, 8:57 am #187
Looks like 5337/38 look to be heading to Washington in exchange for 5248 and 5249

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
16 Mar 2017, 8:57 am #187

Looks like 5337/38 look to be heading to Washington in exchange for 5248 and 5249


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,175
16 Mar 2017, 9:10 am #188
(15 Mar 2017, 11:47 pm)Quantumspotter Hello there Jamie.

Thank you for your reply. I can see from this forum and GNE own website where vehicles are allocated to each depot etc. Also, which of the special liveried vehicles are allocated where. I can also see that certain depots have large numbers of corporate 'red' liveried vehicles to. However, I am unclear on which services they run. For example, red service 39 I have noted with both single and double deckers from Deptford depot. I have a thing for technical info such as PVR's etc. Many thanks again.

The red on the Scania's for the 39, is the same as the red on the "Red Arrows", they're pending branding, the brand will also include Solo's 681, 689, 690, 698, 699 and 700 for services 33 and 238.


Red buses at Deptford: 

X36 uses MPD's
Citaro's 5333 - 5336 are allocated to the 9 along with 2 Scania's 
Scania's 5204 - 5209 and 5211 - Currently allocated to the X5 but won't be soon.
Vykings: when needed
Rest of the Scania's are spares


Although allocated, it does normally change, depending on what's available.
Edited 16 Mar 2017, 9:22 am by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
16 Mar 2017, 9:10 am #188

(15 Mar 2017, 11:47 pm)Quantumspotter Hello there Jamie.

Thank you for your reply. I can see from this forum and GNE own website where vehicles are allocated to each depot etc. Also, which of the special liveried vehicles are allocated where. I can also see that certain depots have large numbers of corporate 'red' liveried vehicles to. However, I am unclear on which services they run. For example, red service 39 I have noted with both single and double deckers from Deptford depot. I have a thing for technical info such as PVR's etc. Many thanks again.

The red on the Scania's for the 39, is the same as the red on the "Red Arrows", they're pending branding, the brand will also include Solo's 681, 689, 690, 698, 699 and 700 for services 33 and 238.


Red buses at Deptford: 

X36 uses MPD's
Citaro's 5333 - 5336 are allocated to the 9 along with 2 Scania's 
Scania's 5204 - 5209 and 5211 - Currently allocated to the X5 but won't be soon.
Vykings: when needed
Rest of the Scania's are spares


Although allocated, it does normally change, depending on what's available.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



14,241
16 Mar 2017, 10:55 am #189
Amid all the talk of the T1/T2, I spotted 604 on the A1 earlier. Being driven south towards Chester with a filter at the wheel NIS.

It may have come from the A195/Washington direction.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
16 Mar 2017, 10:55 am #189

Amid all the talk of the T1/T2, I spotted 604 on the A1 earlier. Being driven south towards Chester with a filter at the wheel NIS.

It may have come from the A195/Washington direction.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

GX03



58
16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am #190
My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71
Edited 16 Mar 2017, 11:18 am by GX03.
GX03
16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am #190

My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71

Jamie M

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16 Mar 2017, 11:25 am #191
(16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am)GX03 My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71
We've heard the same rumour, then.
Jamie M
16 Mar 2017, 11:25 am #191

(16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am)GX03 My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71
We've heard the same rumour, then.

16 Mar 2017, 1:59 pm #192
(16 Mar 2017, 9:10 am)Michael The red on the Scania's for the 39, is the same as the red on the "Red Arrows", they're pending branding, the brand will also include Solo's 681, 689, 690, 698, 699 and 700 for services 33 and 238.


Red buses at Deptford: 

X36 uses MPD's
Citaro's 5333 - 5336 are allocated to the 9 along with 2 Scania's 
Scania's 5204 - 5209 and 5211 - Currently allocated to the X5 but won't be soon.
Vykings: when needed
Rest of the Scania's are spares


Although allocated, it does normally change, depending on what's available.
Hello there Michael.

Thank you for your information, very useful. I will keep an eye open for the rebranding too. I always try to catch the 39 as it has been throwing up a cornucopia of vehicles recently. May even try the 33 next week too. I must say that seeing the colourful vehicles of GNE has really rekindled my interest in buses.
Quantumspotter
16 Mar 2017, 1:59 pm #192

(16 Mar 2017, 9:10 am)Michael The red on the Scania's for the 39, is the same as the red on the "Red Arrows", they're pending branding, the brand will also include Solo's 681, 689, 690, 698, 699 and 700 for services 33 and 238.


Red buses at Deptford: 

X36 uses MPD's
Citaro's 5333 - 5336 are allocated to the 9 along with 2 Scania's 
Scania's 5204 - 5209 and 5211 - Currently allocated to the X5 but won't be soon.
Vykings: when needed
Rest of the Scania's are spares


Although allocated, it does normally change, depending on what's available.
Hello there Michael.

Thank you for your information, very useful. I will keep an eye open for the rebranding too. I always try to catch the 39 as it has been throwing up a cornucopia of vehicles recently. May even try the 33 next week too. I must say that seeing the colourful vehicles of GNE has really rekindled my interest in buses.

Dan

Site Administrator

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16 Mar 2017, 6:05 pm #193
(15 Mar 2017, 8:20 pm)Dan The LED display previously in 3866 has been removed prior to disposal and replaced with a flipdot display which originated from one of Stagecoach's buses in Stockton (hence the 35 being on the display).

A couple of the MPDs have also had flipdot displays fitted prior to being collected, as they have now been sold. 553 and 573 are two of these, if I remember rightly.

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I believe 553, 573 and 3866 have all been sold to Stafford Bus Centre.

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Dan
16 Mar 2017, 6:05 pm #193

(15 Mar 2017, 8:20 pm)Dan The LED display previously in 3866 has been removed prior to disposal and replaced with a flipdot display which originated from one of Stagecoach's buses in Stockton (hence the 35 being on the display).

A couple of the MPDs have also had flipdot displays fitted prior to being collected, as they have now been sold. 553 and 573 are two of these, if I remember rightly.

[Image: 22a894a60bd8d27421b16d3bd3669c5e.jpg]

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I believe 553, 573 and 3866 have all been sold to Stafford Bus Centre.

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Michael



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16 Mar 2017, 7:25 pm #195
(16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am)GX03 My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71

That sounds better, least then they can loose some of those horrid ex London deckers......


I don't think there would be enough Omnicities from Riverside for the 6/X70/X71, the PVR is 10 i think?
Edited 16 Mar 2017, 7:28 pm by Michael.

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Michael
16 Mar 2017, 7:25 pm #195

(16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am)GX03 My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71

That sounds better, least then they can loose some of those horrid ex London deckers......


I don't think there would be enough Omnicities from Riverside for the 6/X70/X71, the PVR is 10 i think?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
16 Mar 2017, 7:42 pm #196
(16 Mar 2017, 7:25 pm)Michael That sounds better, least then they can loose some of those horrid ex London deckers......


I don't think there would be enough Omnicities from Riverside for the 6/X70/X71, the PVR is 10 i think?

The PVR is indeed 10. Currently formed by 9 Omnidekkas an 1 single decker (either 5337/8 at the moment I think although it will likely change to one of 5248/5249/5254 after the upcoming exchange).
S813 FVK
16 Mar 2017, 7:42 pm #196

(16 Mar 2017, 7:25 pm)Michael That sounds better, least then they can loose some of those horrid ex London deckers......


I don't think there would be enough Omnicities from Riverside for the 6/X70/X71, the PVR is 10 i think?

The PVR is indeed 10. Currently formed by 9 Omnidekkas an 1 single decker (either 5337/8 at the moment I think although it will likely change to one of 5248/5249/5254 after the upcoming exchange).

Michael



19,175
16 Mar 2017, 8:17 pm #197
(16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am)GX03 My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71

Wonder where the Versa's would go if that happens?

Would be Deptford or Riverside as they would be the only depots with them, not sure which services they could go on though.


8328 has had WIFI fitted, will all of the Versa's at Deptford get WIFI?
Edited 16 Mar 2017, 8:21 pm by Michael.

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Michael
16 Mar 2017, 8:17 pm #197

(16 Mar 2017, 11:17 am)GX03 My thinking with the incoming solos (if all 5 unallocated)into Stanley it would allow 4 solo sr transfer to Chester for the 34/34a, and 604 to replace an older MPD elsewhere, also when the refurbished mercs off the blaydon racers return, it'll allow the toonlink scanias to be transferred to Stanley for use on the 6/X70/X71

Wonder where the Versa's would go if that happens?

Would be Deptford or Riverside as they would be the only depots with them, not sure which services they could go on though.


8328 has had WIFI fitted, will all of the Versa's at Deptford get WIFI?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

citaro5284



3,234
16 Mar 2017, 8:22 pm #198
(16 Mar 2017, 8:17 pm)Michael Wonder where the Versa's would go if that happens?

Would be Deptford or Riverside as they would be the only depots with them, not sure which services they could go on though.


8328 has had WIFI fitted, will all of the Versa's at Deptford get WIFI?

Might be for a spare for Quaylinks and 58's  Tongue
citaro5284
16 Mar 2017, 8:22 pm #198

(16 Mar 2017, 8:17 pm)Michael Wonder where the Versa's would go if that happens?

Would be Deptford or Riverside as they would be the only depots with them, not sure which services they could go on though.


8328 has had WIFI fitted, will all of the Versa's at Deptford get WIFI?

Might be for a spare for Quaylinks and 58's  Tongue

Michael



19,175
16 Mar 2017, 8:28 pm #199
(16 Mar 2017, 8:22 pm)citaro5284 Might be for a spare for Quaylinks and 58's  Tongue

Well i was going to put that but changed my mind haha

If Deptford lose one, means they wouldn't have enough for a full allocation... Unless Deptford are gaining something else. Wink
Edited 16 Mar 2017, 8:30 pm by Michael.

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Michael
16 Mar 2017, 8:28 pm #199

(16 Mar 2017, 8:22 pm)citaro5284 Might be for a spare for Quaylinks and 58's  Tongue

Well i was going to put that but changed my mind haha

If Deptford lose one, means they wouldn't have enough for a full allocation... Unless Deptford are gaining something else. Wink


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Jimmi



10,974
16 Mar 2017, 8:35 pm #200
(16 Mar 2017, 8:28 pm)Michael Well i was going to put that but changed my mind haha

If Deptford lose one, means they wouldn't have enough for a full allocation... Unless Deptford are gaining something else. Wink

If the rumour of the 34/34A getting Solo SR's is true, do we think at least some of the Lambton Worms could go to Deptford?
Jimmi
16 Mar 2017, 8:35 pm #200

(16 Mar 2017, 8:28 pm)Michael Well i was going to put that but changed my mind haha

If Deptford lose one, means they wouldn't have enough for a full allocation... Unless Deptford are gaining something else. Wink

If the rumour of the 34/34A getting Solo SR's is true, do we think at least some of the Lambton Worms could go to Deptford?

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