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05 Nov 2017, 4:35 pm #56

(03 Nov 2017, 5:19 pm)park5354 Cheers, forgot about one.

Was there a 9103 ?

Like 9093, I suspect 9103 was missed due to Go North East having a bus in their fleet with this number previously (albeit historically as Northern, opposed to recently). Go North East tend to be much better at not re-using fleet numbers, compared to Arriva.

In the case of 9093, OK Motor Services bought a number of former London Transport ECW bodied Bristol LHs. OK Motor Services' fleet numbers historically tallied up with their registration marks.

The original 9093 (OJD 93R), former London Transport BL93, was re-registered as TAJ 295R in April 1991 and numbered 9295 as a result. Former London Transport BL88 (OJD 88R) was hence re-numbered and re-registered as 9093 (OJD 93R).

When Go-Ahead acquired the operations of OK Motor Services, this vehicle was also acquired, retaining the same fleet number until withdrawal.

OJD93R (ex-OJD88R) in Bishop Auckland 08.10.92 by Brian H, on Flickr

(03 Nov 2017, 7:46 pm)Michael Can we use Go North East passes on the 40/40A/40B?

No, unfortunately not. That's why there's nothing on Go North East's website about this service.

(04 Nov 2017, 10:04 am)Michael Has a Scania gone to Washington to replace 5338?, since that's gone for refurbishment.

No, not yet.

(05 Nov 2017, 1:38 pm)EL1TE 7099 was too.

Also today, I saw on metro replacements:
3968, 3971, 6019, 6084 and 6099.

The complete list of vehicles on Metro Replacement today is 3963, 3968, 3970, 3971, 5229, 6016, 6019, 6048, 6084, 6099 and 6100.

5229 was only used for one early morning trip.

(05 Nov 2017, 3:33 pm)S830OFT Hopefully they are as powerful as 3943, Also hope they pop up on the X88.

Should be on the X88 on Saturdays (like 6141/42 were).

(05 Nov 2017, 4:15 pm)Michael When will 4899 be withdrawn?

(05 Nov 2017, 4:35 pm)park5354 4899 should be gone, as 5201, 5202 & 5210 should replace 4898, 4899 & 4946, but sadly it is still on road.

On paper, once the Mercedes Citaro refurbishment programme is completed (so late January).

The transfer of 5201 and 5202 to Riverside has no bearing on the withdrawal of any further elderly Volvo B10BLE or Scania L94 from Riverside.

5210 replaced 4935 in Riverside's fleet - displacing this vehicle to become a float/reserve vehicle to cover for Mercedes Citaros away for refurbishment.