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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2019

Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2019

 
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S830OFT



1,395
01 Mar 2019, 9:07 am #1
Just to keep everybody informed, 9078 is out today on the 26 and is on the same journeys as yesterday. Currently on the 09:10 departure from Heworth to Shields...


S830OFT
01 Mar 2019, 9:07 am #1

Just to keep everybody informed, 9078 is out today on the 26 and is on the same journeys as yesterday. Currently on the 09:10 departure from Heworth to Shields...



Ds1197



506
01 Mar 2019, 11:08 am #2
Are Go North East bringing back via points
Edited 01 Mar 2019, 3:12 pm by Ds1197.
Ds1197
01 Mar 2019, 11:08 am #2

Are Go North East bringing back via points

01 Mar 2019, 1:52 pm #3
Does anyone know why the bus app is not showing the 26 and 27 between S Shields and Newcastle, but showing them from Newcastle to  S Shields ? It was doing the same yesterday
Coppercap40
01 Mar 2019, 1:52 pm #3

Does anyone know why the bus app is not showing the 26 and 27 between S Shields and Newcastle, but showing them from Newcastle to  S Shields ? It was doing the same yesterday

01 Mar 2019, 2:39 pm #4
(27 Feb 2019, 5:56 pm)TEN 6083 [Image: 32287828017_3c2874d36a_z.jpg]Go North East: 6101 / NL63YJE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

in case anyone hasn't seen it, here is a photo Dan just put on Flickr of 6101 after returning back from Blackburn

Missing logos on the headrests... something on the horizon perhaps?
omnicity4659
01 Mar 2019, 2:39 pm #4

(27 Feb 2019, 5:56 pm)TEN 6083 [Image: 32287828017_3c2874d36a_z.jpg]Go North East: 6101 / NL63YJE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

in case anyone hasn't seen it, here is a photo Dan just put on Flickr of 6101 after returning back from Blackburn

Missing logos on the headrests... something on the horizon perhaps?

L469 YVK



3,544
01 Mar 2019, 4:24 pm #5
(01 Mar 2019, 2:39 pm)omnicity4659 Missing logos on the headrests... something on the horizon perhaps?

Missing logos on the headrests will increase the book value of the vehicles should they be sold near the end of their life or reduce the need for further refurbishment should they be transferred to another Go Ahead group member (EYMS, B&H etc)
L469 YVK
01 Mar 2019, 4:24 pm #5

(01 Mar 2019, 2:39 pm)omnicity4659 Missing logos on the headrests... something on the horizon perhaps?

Missing logos on the headrests will increase the book value of the vehicles should they be sold near the end of their life or reduce the need for further refurbishment should they be transferred to another Go Ahead group member (EYMS, B&H etc)

JM03



505
01 Mar 2019, 4:40 pm #6
When will 6101 enter service
JM03
01 Mar 2019, 4:40 pm #6

When will 6101 enter service

ne14ne1



1,507
01 Mar 2019, 6:04 pm #7
(01 Mar 2019, 11:08 am)Ds1197 Are Go North East bringing back via points

I hope not. The full screen text is much easier to read. Although I still think they should have them like MTA buses in NYC, where the destination is full size, but every 1.5(?) seconds it changes to either 'via [wherever]', or 'LIMITED' (express), or even just more detail on the exact destination.




So for GNE buses with the older non-self-updating destination controllers could flick between a full screen 'NEWCASTLE' & 'NEW BRIDGE ST' for example.
Or for buses with self-updating destination controllers like the refurbished Cobalts, from the Coast they could flick between 'NEWCASTLE' (full size) & 'via Whitley Bay & Cobalt' (over 2 lines) - then once they pass Cobalt just flick between a full screen 'NEWCASTLE' & 'HAYMARKET'.

The latter might be a bit complicated though and take up alot of memory lol  Big Grin
Edited 01 Mar 2019, 7:45 pm by ne14ne1.
ne14ne1
01 Mar 2019, 6:04 pm #7

(01 Mar 2019, 11:08 am)Ds1197 Are Go North East bringing back via points

I hope not. The full screen text is much easier to read. Although I still think they should have them like MTA buses in NYC, where the destination is full size, but every 1.5(?) seconds it changes to either 'via [wherever]', or 'LIMITED' (express), or even just more detail on the exact destination.




So for GNE buses with the older non-self-updating destination controllers could flick between a full screen 'NEWCASTLE' & 'NEW BRIDGE ST' for example.
Or for buses with self-updating destination controllers like the refurbished Cobalts, from the Coast they could flick between 'NEWCASTLE' (full size) & 'via Whitley Bay & Cobalt' (over 2 lines) - then once they pass Cobalt just flick between a full screen 'NEWCASTLE' & 'HAYMARKET'.

The latter might be a bit complicated though and take up alot of memory lol  Big Grin

Michael



19,140
01 Mar 2019, 7:17 pm #8
According to the Go North East fleet news, only 5243, 5246, 5254, 5258, 5259 and 5260 are left to be repainted in to Go North East livery from Whey Aye Five-0.

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6101 took around a month to refurbish, so hopefully the next one is due back soon, wonder if it'll be like the Citaro's and 2 a week will arrive back from next week?
Edited 01 Mar 2019, 8:28 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
01 Mar 2019, 7:17 pm #8

According to the Go North East fleet news, only 5243, 5246, 5254, 5258, 5259 and 5260 are left to be repainted in to Go North East livery from Whey Aye Five-0.

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6101 took around a month to refurbish, so hopefully the next one is due back soon, wonder if it'll be like the Citaro's and 2 a week will arrive back from next week?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,099
02 Mar 2019, 9:56 am #9
(01 Mar 2019, 7:17 pm)Michael According to the Go North East fleet news, only 5243, 5246, 5254, 5258, 5259 and 5260 are left to be repainted in to Go North East livery from Whey Aye Five-0.

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6101 took around a month to refurbish, so hopefully the next one is due back soon, wonder if it'll be like the Citaro's and 2 a week will arrive back from next week?

That was only when we were in the swing of things - there's fewer buses this time as they're not 'surplus' in the fleet so to speak (the Durham Diamond Citaros could be released altogether as they'd been replaced by new vehicles - these B9s haven't). So at any point there should only ever be three B9s away for refurbishment.

6102 has returned today, with 6105 going away.
6103 will return next week.

I'd estimate completion of these refurbishments by the middle to end of summer, based on this, although depending on what other work Bus & Coach World have on, they could be done sooner.
Dan
02 Mar 2019, 9:56 am #9

(01 Mar 2019, 7:17 pm)Michael According to the Go North East fleet news, only 5243, 5246, 5254, 5258, 5259 and 5260 are left to be repainted in to Go North East livery from Whey Aye Five-0.

----------------

6101 took around a month to refurbish, so hopefully the next one is due back soon, wonder if it'll be like the Citaro's and 2 a week will arrive back from next week?

That was only when we were in the swing of things - there's fewer buses this time as they're not 'surplus' in the fleet so to speak (the Durham Diamond Citaros could be released altogether as they'd been replaced by new vehicles - these B9s haven't). So at any point there should only ever be three B9s away for refurbishment.

6102 has returned today, with 6105 going away.
6103 will return next week.

I'd estimate completion of these refurbishments by the middle to end of summer, based on this, although depending on what other work Bus & Coach World have on, they could be done sooner.

Michael



19,140
02 Mar 2019, 11:26 am #10
(02 Mar 2019, 9:56 am)Dan That was only when we were in the swing of things - there's fewer buses this time as they're not 'surplus' in the fleet so to speak (the Durham Diamond Citaros could be released altogether as they'd been replaced by new vehicles - these B9s haven't). So at any point there should only ever be three B9s away for refurbishment.

6102 has returned today, with 6105 going away.
6103 will return next week.

I'd estimate completion of these refurbishments by the middle to end of summer, based on this, although depending on what other work Bus & Coach World have on, they could be done sooner.

Thanks, are you able to confirm if the Fab 56 B9's will go for refurb after?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Mar 2019, 11:26 am #10

(02 Mar 2019, 9:56 am)Dan That was only when we were in the swing of things - there's fewer buses this time as they're not 'surplus' in the fleet so to speak (the Durham Diamond Citaros could be released altogether as they'd been replaced by new vehicles - these B9s haven't). So at any point there should only ever be three B9s away for refurbishment.

6102 has returned today, with 6105 going away.
6103 will return next week.

I'd estimate completion of these refurbishments by the middle to end of summer, based on this, although depending on what other work Bus & Coach World have on, they could be done sooner.

Thanks, are you able to confirm if the Fab 56 B9's will go for refurb after?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

misfit



34
02 Mar 2019, 1:23 pm #11
6105 into Saltmeadows at 0805 this morning
misfit
02 Mar 2019, 1:23 pm #11

6105 into Saltmeadows at 0805 this morning

L469 YVK



3,544
02 Mar 2019, 1:26 pm #12
Here is an interesting question. If a non standard spare vehicle type is required for the Cobalt Clipper come the 24th March (or when all refurbs have been completed), will the 309 be the priority route for the correct allocation with the 310 getting the spare vehicle allocated?
L469 YVK
02 Mar 2019, 1:26 pm #12

Here is an interesting question. If a non standard spare vehicle type is required for the Cobalt Clipper come the 24th March (or when all refurbs have been completed), will the 309 be the priority route for the correct allocation with the 310 getting the spare vehicle allocated?

BusLoverMum



5,276
02 Mar 2019, 2:07 pm #13
Made it onto the Citaros demo. Neither impressed with the rattles nor the fact that this is stopping me from being able to sit straight.l

This being a massive grill down the side. Photo didn't post and it's impossible to edit on my phone.
Edited 02 Mar 2019, 2:09 pm by BusLoverMum.
BusLoverMum
02 Mar 2019, 2:07 pm #13

Made it onto the Citaros demo. Neither impressed with the rattles nor the fact that this is stopping me from being able to sit straight.l


This being a massive grill down the side. Photo didn't post and it's impossible to edit on my phone.

Malarkey



6,060
02 Mar 2019, 9:40 pm #14
(02 Mar 2019, 2:07 pm)BusLoverMum Made it onto the Citaros demo. Neither impressed with the rattles nor the fact that this is stopping me from being able to sit straight.l

This being a massive grill down the side. Photo didn't post and it's impossible to edit on my phone.

I didn't notice any rattles whatsoever when I had a ride on it from Gateshead to Hebburn the other day, if anything I would say it was way better than a Streetlite and only just better than an E200MMC in terms of ride quality was very smooth.
Malarkey
02 Mar 2019, 9:40 pm #14

(02 Mar 2019, 2:07 pm)BusLoverMum Made it onto the Citaros demo. Neither impressed with the rattles nor the fact that this is stopping me from being able to sit straight.l

This being a massive grill down the side. Photo didn't post and it's impossible to edit on my phone.

I didn't notice any rattles whatsoever when I had a ride on it from Gateshead to Hebburn the other day, if anything I would say it was way better than a Streetlite and only just better than an E200MMC in terms of ride quality was very smooth.

03 Mar 2019, 12:33 am #15
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Just went to throw my bus ticket away from earlier and for some reason First Group logo is printed on it


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[Image: c7d50ac6bc368e41faa939b9b5f85d8d.jpg]

Just went to throw my bus ticket away from earlier and for some reason First Group logo is printed on it


Sent from my iPhone XS using Tapatalk
Edited 03 Mar 2019, 12:33 am by TEN 6083.
TEN 6083
03 Mar 2019, 12:33 am #15

[Image: c7d50ac6bc368e41faa939b9b5f85d8d.jpg]

Just went to throw my bus ticket away from earlier and for some reason First Group logo is printed on it


Sent from my iPhone XS using Tapatalk


[Image: c7d50ac6bc368e41faa939b9b5f85d8d.jpg]

Just went to throw my bus ticket away from earlier and for some reason First Group logo is printed on it


Sent from my iPhone XS using Tapatalk

GNE6312



1,091
03 Mar 2019, 6:57 am #16
Any chance an ex EYMS would show up on metro replacements this morning
GNE6312
03 Mar 2019, 6:57 am #16

Any chance an ex EYMS would show up on metro replacements this morning

GNE6312



1,091
03 Mar 2019, 7:31 am #17
Will the B7RLEs at percy main be withdrawn in june with the solars
Edited 03 Mar 2019, 7:32 am by GNE6312.
GNE6312
03 Mar 2019, 7:31 am #17

Will the B7RLEs at percy main be withdrawn in june with the solars

03 Mar 2019, 10:21 am #18
(03 Mar 2019, 6:57 am)GNE6312 Any chance an ex EYMS would show up on metro replacements this morning
Most likely no
Edited 03 Mar 2019, 10:21 am by NewcastleOne.
NewcastleOne
03 Mar 2019, 10:21 am #18

(03 Mar 2019, 6:57 am)GNE6312 Any chance an ex EYMS would show up on metro replacements this morning
Most likely no

GNE6312



1,091
03 Mar 2019, 11:19 am #19
Any one know what is on 900s today
GNE6312
03 Mar 2019, 11:19 am #19

Any one know what is on 900s today

Michael



19,140
03 Mar 2019, 11:31 am #20
(03 Mar 2019, 11:19 am)GNE6312 Any one know what is on 900s today

Probables B9's and Omnidekka's

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
03 Mar 2019, 11:31 am #20

(03 Mar 2019, 11:19 am)GNE6312 Any one know what is on 900s today

Probables B9's and Omnidekka's


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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