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S813 FVK



6,030
26 Jul 2017, 9:47 am #241
(24 Jul 2017, 7:21 pm)Michael Thanks busmanT, glad they're doing all of them. (well except for the Connections 4 Citaro's and i think 5337/5338).

I think the 28 does, surprisingly, include 5337/8 based on calcuations I have just done:

75 Citaros in the fleet, 36 have been refurbished leaving 39 unrefurbished examples. Taking 28 away from 39 leaves 11, the number of Citaros branded for 'Connections4'.
S813 FVK
26 Jul 2017, 9:47 am #241

(24 Jul 2017, 7:21 pm)Michael Thanks busmanT, glad they're doing all of them. (well except for the Connections 4 Citaro's and i think 5337/5338).

I think the 28 does, surprisingly, include 5337/8 based on calcuations I have just done:

75 Citaros in the fleet, 36 have been refurbished leaving 39 unrefurbished examples. Taking 28 away from 39 leaves 11, the number of Citaros branded for 'Connections4'.

Michael



19,168
26 Jul 2017, 9:53 am #242
(26 Jul 2017, 9:47 am)S813 FVK I think the 28 does, surprisingly, include 5337/8 based on calcuations I have just done:

75 Citaros in the fleet, 36 have been refurbished leaving 39 unrefurbished examples. Taking 28 away from 39 leaves 11, the number of Citaros branded for 'Connections4'.

Must of miscounted then, haha

Wonder if the Omnicities wil go next year?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
26 Jul 2017, 9:53 am #242

(26 Jul 2017, 9:47 am)S813 FVK I think the 28 does, surprisingly, include 5337/8 based on calcuations I have just done:

75 Citaros in the fleet, 36 have been refurbished leaving 39 unrefurbished examples. Taking 28 away from 39 leaves 11, the number of Citaros branded for 'Connections4'.

Must of miscounted then, haha

Wonder if the Omnicities wil go next year?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

citaro5284



3,233
26 Jul 2017, 2:55 pm #243
(26 Jul 2017, 9:47 am)S813 FVK I think the 28 does, surprisingly, include 5337/8 based on calcuations I have just done:

75 Citaros in the fleet, 36 have been refurbished leaving 39 unrefurbished examples. Taking 28 away from 39 leaves 11, the number of Citaros branded for 'Connections4'.

(26 Jul 2017, 9:53 am)Michael Must of miscounted then, haha

Wonder if the Omnicities wil go next year?

You will need to get your shoes and socks off next time Michael  Big Grin
citaro5284
26 Jul 2017, 2:55 pm #243

(26 Jul 2017, 9:47 am)S813 FVK I think the 28 does, surprisingly, include 5337/8 based on calcuations I have just done:

75 Citaros in the fleet, 36 have been refurbished leaving 39 unrefurbished examples. Taking 28 away from 39 leaves 11, the number of Citaros branded for 'Connections4'.

(26 Jul 2017, 9:53 am)Michael Must of miscounted then, haha

Wonder if the Omnicities wil go next year?

You will need to get your shoes and socks off next time Michael  Big Grin

busmanT



933
26 Jul 2017, 4:48 pm #244
(26 Jul 2017, 9:53 am)Michael Must of miscounted then, haha

Wonder if the Omnicities wil go next year?

It is unlikely that the Omnicity will be refurbished, as they will be over 11 years old (first are 56 plate).
busmanT
26 Jul 2017, 4:48 pm #244

(26 Jul 2017, 9:53 am)Michael Must of miscounted then, haha

Wonder if the Omnicities wil go next year?

It is unlikely that the Omnicity will be refurbished, as they will be over 11 years old (first are 56 plate).

S813 FVK



6,030
26 Jul 2017, 5:13 pm #245
(26 Jul 2017, 4:48 pm)busmanT It is unlikely that the Omnicity will be refurbished, as they will be over 11 years old (first are 56 plate).

The age of 5337/5338 is the main reason why I am surprised that they are being refurbished. Perhaps they, along with 5324, will be moving out of Washington given that after refurbishment, they will be of a higher specification than the vehicles they will be substituting for unless they were to omit the fitting of USB sockets which is unlikely I think.
S813 FVK
26 Jul 2017, 5:13 pm #245

(26 Jul 2017, 4:48 pm)busmanT It is unlikely that the Omnicity will be refurbished, as they will be over 11 years old (first are 56 plate).

The age of 5337/5338 is the main reason why I am surprised that they are being refurbished. Perhaps they, along with 5324, will be moving out of Washington given that after refurbishment, they will be of a higher specification than the vehicles they will be substituting for unless they were to omit the fitting of USB sockets which is unlikely I think.

Citaro5326



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27 Jul 2017, 2:05 pm #246
Hello all , i have some thoughts id like to share
5298-5302 - X84/X85 ( after refurbishment )
5303 branded tynedale links
5304 - spare for X84/X85/680
5305-5309 & 5325-5327 staying on the 35
Citaro5326
27 Jul 2017, 2:05 pm #246

Hello all , i have some thoughts id like to share
5298-5302 - X84/X85 ( after refurbishment )
5303 branded tynedale links
5304 - spare for X84/X85/680
5305-5309 & 5325-5327 staying on the 35

thetravelman



234
27 Jul 2017, 2:42 pm #247
(27 Jul 2017, 2:05 pm)Citaro5326 Hello all , i have some thoughts id like to share
5298-5302 - X84/X85 ( after refurbishment )
5303 branded tynedale links
5304 - spare for X84/X85/680
5305-5309 & 5325-5327 staying on the 35



Any idea of timescale from now, before we might see these vehicles both back from refurbishment and onto their new routes?

Will 5303 which you indicate may go onto Tynedale Links, be refurbished also?
Edited 28 Jul 2017, 5:56 am by thetravelman.
thetravelman
27 Jul 2017, 2:42 pm #247

(27 Jul 2017, 2:05 pm)Citaro5326 Hello all , i have some thoughts id like to share
5298-5302 - X84/X85 ( after refurbishment )
5303 branded tynedale links
5304 - spare for X84/X85/680
5305-5309 & 5325-5327 staying on the 35



Any idea of timescale from now, before we might see these vehicles both back from refurbishment and onto their new routes?

Will 5303 which you indicate may go onto Tynedale Links, be refurbished also?

Citaro5326



235
27 Jul 2017, 2:44 pm #248
Here are some ideas me and my mate have come up with
5298-5305 - 35
5328-5334- hexham
5335/5336 to washington
Or
5324-5331- 35 or
5325-5332 - 35
Or
5305-5309/5325-5327 -35
(27 Jul 2017, 2:42 pm)thetravelman Afternoon, Citaro5326

Any idea of timescale from now, before we might see these vehicles both back from refurbishment and onto their new routes?

Will 5303 which you indicate may go onto Tynedale Links, be refurbished also?

5298-5302 - Tynedale Express X84/X85
5303 - Tynedale Links ( 680 )
5304 - Spare for both
Edited 27 Jul 2017, 2:45 pm by Citaro5326.
Citaro5326
27 Jul 2017, 2:44 pm #248

Here are some ideas me and my mate have come up with
5298-5305 - 35
5328-5334- hexham
5335/5336 to washington
Or
5324-5331- 35 or
5325-5332 - 35
Or
5305-5309/5325-5327 -35

(27 Jul 2017, 2:42 pm)thetravelman Afternoon, Citaro5326

Any idea of timescale from now, before we might see these vehicles both back from refurbishment and onto their new routes?

Will 5303 which you indicate may go onto Tynedale Links, be refurbished also?

5298-5302 - Tynedale Express X84/X85
5303 - Tynedale Links ( 680 )
5304 - Spare for both

Citaro5326



235
27 Jul 2017, 4:24 pm #249
5300,5318,5317,5292 all down backburn on Facebook pictures on North East Bus enthusiasts group.
Citaro5326
27 Jul 2017, 4:24 pm #249

5300,5318,5317,5292 all down backburn on Facebook pictures on North East Bus enthusiasts group.

JP6004



1,833
28 Jul 2017, 12:17 pm #250
5315 back from refurb amd in service today. Not many crusaders to go now
JP6004
28 Jul 2017, 12:17 pm #250

5315 back from refurb amd in service today. Not many crusaders to go now

V514DFT



2,241
28 Jul 2017, 1:33 pm #251
Anybody noticed that 4971 has developed this judder when excelerating
V514DFT
28 Jul 2017, 1:33 pm #251

Anybody noticed that 4971 has developed this judder when excelerating

Coppercap40



404
28 Jul 2017, 4:11 pm #252
Was on 5382 yesterday and the noise from back end when under piower was terrible sounded like it was ready to break into bits
Coppercap40
28 Jul 2017, 4:11 pm #252

Was on 5382 yesterday and the noise from back end when under piower was terrible sounded like it was ready to break into bits

Michael



19,168
29 Jul 2017, 3:22 pm #253
From Dan's photo on Flickr:

Go North East has taken delivery of a further five Volvo B11R/Caetano Levante 2 coaches for its National Express Coaching Unit, operating out of Chester-le-Street Depot.

7133 (BV17 GVD)
- 7134 (BV17 GVE)
- 7135 (BV17 GVF)
- 7136 (BV17 GVG)
- 7137 (BV17 GVJ)

They are all expected to enter service on Monday 31st July 2017.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...ateposted/
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
29 Jul 2017, 3:22 pm #253

From Dan's photo on Flickr:

Go North East has taken delivery of a further five Volvo B11R/Caetano Levante 2 coaches for its National Express Coaching Unit, operating out of Chester-le-Street Depot.

7133 (BV17 GVD)
- 7134 (BV17 GVE)
- 7135 (BV17 GVF)
- 7136 (BV17 GVG)
- 7137 (BV17 GVJ)

They are all expected to enter service on Monday 31st July 2017.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...ateposted/

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Pulsar



442
29 Jul 2017, 9:25 pm #254
6078 is now branded for the Tyne Valley Ten.
My Flickr Account - Photos from the North East and Beyond.
Pulsar
29 Jul 2017, 9:25 pm #254

6078 is now branded for the Tyne Valley Ten.

My Flickr Account - Photos from the North East and Beyond.

G-CPTN



961
30 Jul 2017, 8:14 am #255
The positive aspect of the new TEN livery is that the B9TLs will be kept 'longer'.
G-CPTN
30 Jul 2017, 8:14 am #255

The positive aspect of the new TEN livery is that the B9TLs will be kept 'longer'.

thetravelman



234
30 Jul 2017, 8:22 am #256
(30 Jul 2017, 8:14 am)G-CPTN The positive aspect of the new TEN livery is that the B9TLs will be kept 'longer'.


Yea I agree, can't see them being taken away from the TEN anytime soon.
thetravelman
30 Jul 2017, 8:22 am #256

(30 Jul 2017, 8:14 am)G-CPTN The positive aspect of the new TEN livery is that the B9TLs will be kept 'longer'.


Yea I agree, can't see them being taken away from the TEN anytime soon.

Michael



19,168
30 Jul 2017, 4:01 pm #257
With the 2nd batch of Citaro's going for refurbishment, will we see any fleet changes? (apart from 5298 - 5304 going to Hexham)


Has 5425 re-entered service yet?, haven't read anything on it returning to service.[url=http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=5425#][/url]
Edited 30 Jul 2017, 4:06 pm by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
30 Jul 2017, 4:01 pm #257

With the 2nd batch of Citaro's going for refurbishment, will we see any fleet changes? (apart from 5298 - 5304 going to Hexham)


Has 5425 re-entered service yet?, haven't read anything on it returning to service.[url=http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=5425#][/url]

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

citaro5284



3,233
30 Jul 2017, 4:34 pm #258
(30 Jul 2017, 4:01 pm)Michael With the 2nd batch of Citaro's going for refurbishment, will we see any fleet changes? (apart from 5298 - 5304 going to Hexham)


Has 5425 re-entered service yet?, haven't read anything on it returning to service.[url=http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=5425#][/url]

No, not yet, but should not be too long.
citaro5284
30 Jul 2017, 4:34 pm #258

(30 Jul 2017, 4:01 pm)Michael With the 2nd batch of Citaro's going for refurbishment, will we see any fleet changes? (apart from 5298 - 5304 going to Hexham)


Has 5425 re-entered service yet?, haven't read anything on it returning to service.[url=http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=5425#][/url]

No, not yet, but should not be too long.

Michael



19,168
30 Jul 2017, 5:52 pm #259
Have the last 3 B10's been withdrawn yet?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
30 Jul 2017, 5:52 pm #259

Have the last 3 B10's been withdrawn yet?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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18,116
30 Jul 2017, 7:18 pm #260
(30 Jul 2017, 5:52 pm)Michael Have the last 3 B10's been withdrawn yet?

No, not yet. Though I'm bound to have missed something, the news/fleet lists have now been updated.

Main points of note:
- Various repaints (5210 and 6132 into fleet livery; 6072, 6078 and 6083 join 6071 in Tyne Valley TEN livery; and 6085 into two-tone black/orange for a promotional livery to advertise the N56 service)
- Several vehicles are in a float/reserve capacity over the summer due to higher PVR for Metro Replacement which begins tomorrow (6011, 6013, 6029, 6032, 6036 and 6038, as well as 4898 and 4922*).
- Acquisition of 5x new coaches for National Express core fleet to displace the 5 remaining ex-Yourbus coaches (two to National Express duplicate fleet to replace 7095/97 which will be withdrawn; two to a newly-created Special Events/Private Hire fleet; and one to Driver Training which will allow 7077, 7092 and 7093 to be sold).

* 4922 MOT expires early next month, but should be used next week on a Misc Works board which does not need to be allocated a double-deck vehicle during the school holidays.


Now that we are nearing the completion of the original batch of 36x Mercedes Citaro refurbishments, it is likely that we will now start to see some Scania L94s withdrawn (replaced one by one, with the return of Citaros) and the creation of a new float/reserve refurbishment fleet which will consist of younger Scania L94s, in line with the next batch of 28x Mercedes Citaro being released for refurbishment.
Dan
30 Jul 2017, 7:18 pm #260

(30 Jul 2017, 5:52 pm)Michael Have the last 3 B10's been withdrawn yet?

No, not yet. Though I'm bound to have missed something, the news/fleet lists have now been updated.

Main points of note:
- Various repaints (5210 and 6132 into fleet livery; 6072, 6078 and 6083 join 6071 in Tyne Valley TEN livery; and 6085 into two-tone black/orange for a promotional livery to advertise the N56 service)
- Several vehicles are in a float/reserve capacity over the summer due to higher PVR for Metro Replacement which begins tomorrow (6011, 6013, 6029, 6032, 6036 and 6038, as well as 4898 and 4922*).
- Acquisition of 5x new coaches for National Express core fleet to displace the 5 remaining ex-Yourbus coaches (two to National Express duplicate fleet to replace 7095/97 which will be withdrawn; two to a newly-created Special Events/Private Hire fleet; and one to Driver Training which will allow 7077, 7092 and 7093 to be sold).

* 4922 MOT expires early next month, but should be used next week on a Misc Works board which does not need to be allocated a double-deck vehicle during the school holidays.


Now that we are nearing the completion of the original batch of 36x Mercedes Citaro refurbishments, it is likely that we will now start to see some Scania L94s withdrawn (replaced one by one, with the return of Citaros) and the creation of a new float/reserve refurbishment fleet which will consist of younger Scania L94s, in line with the next batch of 28x Mercedes Citaro being released for refurbishment.

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