Tyne Valley Ten Buses
Tyne Valley Ten Buses
Tbh looking at the GNE tweets as of late. The Tyne Valley Ten buses seem to be breaking down quite a bit. I remember back when the metrocenter mini buses got withdrawn from the M6/M7/M8 due to the amount of break downs. I'm thinking that the 10 needs an upgrade in buses or to find out why they keep breaking down
(18 May 2021, 9:22 am)Micheal Aaron Tbh looking at the GNE tweets as of late. The Tyne Valley Ten buses seem to be breaking down quite a bit. I remember back when the metrocenter mini buses got withdrawn from the M6/M7/M8 due to the amount of break downs. I'm thinking that the 10 needs an upgrade in buses or to find out why they keep breaking downDepends which ones. 6043-48 would be the most likely culprits considering they were hammered on the X9 / X10.
(18 May 2021, 9:22 am)Micheal Aaron Tbh looking at the GNE tweets as of late. The Tyne Valley Ten buses seem to be breaking down quite a bit. I remember back when the metrocenter mini buses got withdrawn from the M6/M7/M8 due to the amount of break downs. I'm thinking that the 10 needs an upgrade in buses or to find out why they keep breaking downDepends which ones. 6043-48 would be the most likely culprits considering they were hammered on the X9 / X10.
(18 May 2021, 8:00 pm)L469 YVK Depends which ones. 6043-48 would be the most likely culprits considering they were hammered on the X9 / X10.Yea. Tbh they should be upgrading to say something like E400 or something like that
Wouldn't surprise me once things settle down if they were replaced by some surplus B9TLs from the Fab 56 and Cobalt & Coast changes.
(18 May 2021, 8:00 pm)L469 YVK Depends which ones. 6043-48 would be the most likely culprits considering they were hammered on the X9 / X10.Yea. Tbh they should be upgrading to say something like E400 or something like that
Wouldn't surprise me once things settle down if they were replaced by some surplus B9TLs from the Fab 56 and Cobalt & Coast changes.
(18 May 2021, 11:02 pm)Micheal Aaron Yea. Tbh they should be upgrading to say something like E400 or something like that
(18 May 2021, 11:02 pm)Micheal Aaron Yea. Tbh they should be upgrading to say something like E400 or something like that
(19 May 2021, 8:25 am)streetdeckfan Realistically, would it need much more than a 4 cylinder StreetDeck though? I haven't used the full route for a while but I don't remember it being /that/ strenuousE400MMC would be good middle ground. But other than perhaps 6043-48 being replaced by newer surplus B9TLs, I doubt GNE will replace 6071-83 given that they're a heavy duty vehicle type. Most likely a deep refurb if anything.
(19 May 2021, 8:25 am)streetdeckfan Realistically, would it need much more than a 4 cylinder StreetDeck though? I haven't used the full route for a while but I don't remember it being /that/ strenuousE400MMC would be good middle ground. But other than perhaps 6043-48 being replaced by newer surplus B9TLs, I doubt GNE will replace 6071-83 given that they're a heavy duty vehicle type. Most likely a deep refurb if anything.
(19 May 2021, 3:25 pm)L469 YVK E400MMC would be good middle ground. But other than perhaps 6043-48 being replaced by newer surplus B9TLs, I doubt GNE will replace 6071-83 given that they're a heavy duty vehicle type. Most likely a deep refurb if anything.
If GNE were to target mass B9TL replacement, no doubt it would either be the 56 or Cobalt & Coast. B9TLs are overkill for both of them routes.
(19 May 2021, 3:25 pm)L469 YVK E400MMC would be good middle ground. But other than perhaps 6043-48 being replaced by newer surplus B9TLs, I doubt GNE will replace 6071-83 given that they're a heavy duty vehicle type. Most likely a deep refurb if anything.
If GNE were to target mass B9TL replacement, no doubt it would either be the 56 or Cobalt & Coast. B9TLs are overkill for both of them routes.
I'd be surprised if that (or any other routes) received any serious investment for a while, at least until things start to return to normal post-pandemic.
The investment over the past two years, particularly in deckers, has probably been at a greater level than it has been for as long as I can remember. Most for the formation of Xlines, but clearly some influence from the Newcastle clean air zone. I've written a bit about it here.
I think seeing an upgrade of most buses now. As some are starting to show (A) unreliable or (b) showing there ages now. I can take the solos on the little coaster buses
(19 May 2021, 5:31 pm)Micheal Aaron I think seeing an upgrade of most buses now. As some are starting to show (A) unreliable or (b) showing there ages now. I can take the solos on the little coaster buses
(19 May 2021, 5:31 pm)Micheal Aaron I think seeing an upgrade of most buses now. As some are starting to show (A) unreliable or (b) showing there ages now. I can take the solos on the little coaster buses
See the thing is. You would expect it from the 26/27 buses as they are quite old ish Volvo B9TL. They were out through hell working X1 and now being put through hell of the 27
(19 May 2021, 7:59 pm)Micheal Aaron See the thing is. You would expect it from the 26/27 buses as they are quite old ish Volvo B9TL. They were out through hell working X1 and now being put through hell of the 27They struggled on the X1 after they'd been tinkered with, but it was mainly the Washington Highway and Sheriff Hill they got a bashing on. The 27 is considerably flatter, so I'd bet most of the issues now occurring are down to age or potentially the fact that if a Crusader B9 is unavailable, then either ex-London deckers or OmniDekka's are allocated. I'd expect those to breakdown more regularly.
(19 May 2021, 7:59 pm)Micheal Aaron See the thing is. You would expect it from the 26/27 buses as they are quite old ish Volvo B9TL. They were out through hell working X1 and now being put through hell of the 27They struggled on the X1 after they'd been tinkered with, but it was mainly the Washington Highway and Sheriff Hill they got a bashing on. The 27 is considerably flatter, so I'd bet most of the issues now occurring are down to age or potentially the fact that if a Crusader B9 is unavailable, then either ex-London deckers or OmniDekka's are allocated. I'd expect those to breakdown more regularly.
(20 May 2021, 10:03 am)6049 They struggled on the X1 after they'd been tinkered with, but it was mainly the Washington Highway and Sheriff Hill they got a bashing on. The 27 is considerably flatter, so I'd bet most of the issues now occurring are down to age or potentially the fact that if a Crusader B9 is unavailable, then either ex-London deckers or OmniDekka's are allocated. I'd expect those to breakdown more regularly.
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(20 May 2021, 10:03 am)6049 They struggled on the X1 after they'd been tinkered with, but it was mainly the Washington Highway and Sheriff Hill they got a bashing on. The 27 is considerably flatter, so I'd bet most of the issues now occurring are down to age or potentially the fact that if a Crusader B9 is unavailable, then either ex-London deckers or OmniDekka's are allocated. I'd expect those to breakdown more regularly.
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See upgrading the 26/27 to deckers is one of the best changes that gne did to one of there routes
(19 May 2021, 7:54 pm)Adrian I hadn't noticed the unreliability issues that you talk of, but given that Go North East are one of the most transparent operators as far as breakdowns etc are concerned, I managed to source some numbers from their Twitter feed.Are these breakdowns mainly happening from 6043-48 or 6071-83?
Between 1st April - today, there have been a combined 34 breakdowns reported on the 10/10A/10B.Total = 34
- Service 10 = 12
- Service 10A = 13
- Service 10B = 9
(19 May 2021, 7:54 pm)Adrian I hadn't noticed the unreliability issues that you talk of, but given that Go North East are one of the most transparent operators as far as breakdowns etc are concerned, I managed to source some numbers from their Twitter feed.Are these breakdowns mainly happening from 6043-48 or 6071-83?
Between 1st April - today, there have been a combined 34 breakdowns reported on the 10/10A/10B.Total = 34
- Service 10 = 12
- Service 10A = 13
- Service 10B = 9
(19 May 2021, 7:54 pm)Adrian I hadn't noticed the unreliability issues that you talk of, but given that Go North East are one of the most transparent operators as far as breakdowns etc are concerned, I managed to source some numbers from their Twitter feed.I had noticed 26/27 more than 10/10A/10B.
Between 1st April - today, there have been a combined 34 breakdowns reported on the 10/10A/10B.Total = 34
- Service 10 = 12
- Service 10A = 13
- Service 10B = 9
As a comparison, I checked for the combined 26/27, given the similar frequency and vehicle age. There have been a combined 33 breakdowns reported over the same period.Total = 33
- Service 26 = 9
- Service 27 = 24
If you compare that to newer buses in the fleet over the same period, then the difference level of service those passengers are receiving is staggering. The 21 had a total of 4 breakdowns and the X1 also had a total of 4 breakdowns.
(19 May 2021, 7:54 pm)Adrian I hadn't noticed the unreliability issues that you talk of, but given that Go North East are one of the most transparent operators as far as breakdowns etc are concerned, I managed to source some numbers from their Twitter feed.I had noticed 26/27 more than 10/10A/10B.
Between 1st April - today, there have been a combined 34 breakdowns reported on the 10/10A/10B.Total = 34
- Service 10 = 12
- Service 10A = 13
- Service 10B = 9
As a comparison, I checked for the combined 26/27, given the similar frequency and vehicle age. There have been a combined 33 breakdowns reported over the same period.Total = 33
- Service 26 = 9
- Service 27 = 24
If you compare that to newer buses in the fleet over the same period, then the difference level of service those passengers are receiving is staggering. The 21 had a total of 4 breakdowns and the X1 also had a total of 4 breakdowns.
If the Tyne Valley Ten did get new buses, it would most likely be ADL E400MMCs. Simple reason being commonality at Hexham with the X84/X85 as well as being good middle ground (not too overkill but not too lightweight).
Only other option I can see depending on what internal and wider GAG cascade opportunites are available is Cobalt & Coast getting replaced with StreetDecks and 6100-6117 (6100 & 01 spare) getting a partial repaint for the Tyne Valley Ten.
Or the concept design of Tyne River Rider someone made up which looks amazing
Most of the 71-83 batch are recording anywhere between 595-630k on the clock now, compare this with 45-48 which are 820-840k. Then compare that to a cobalt b9 of approx 300-400k for the same age. Also when there’s mid-life refurb it is on the whole concentrated on cosmetic details rather than mechanical. The TVT are worked hard, and they’re now at the stage of their life where they need major mechical jobs like gearboxes, rear axles, diffs etc. A harsh winter with lots of salt about also does nothing for brake callipers or electrics, when the rain comes and literally washes stuff away. There’s no real reliability difference between batches as such (at the moment anyway), but recurrent problems like emojis derates can be hard to track down and fix.
I'd like to see new buses the same as on the X84/X85 for the 10/10A/10B and some kind of rebrand like River Rider or something. Amazing concept livery, and I believe they are keeping TVT green...
X84/X85 needs a replacement for 5304 which is regularly allocated.
Occasionally a TVT decker is on the X84/X85.
Maybe something like an OM936 streetdeck may be good for the TVT would prove good, 6377 from what I've observed is incredibly reliable and verry much capable of operating challenging routes. Also when we're on the topic of reliability as much as I like them the interdecks on the X9/10 seem to be a nightmare for reliability, they seem to constantly brakedown and there's never all 7 out I'm a day, often a levante or regular bus (mainly a B9 or 6377) stepping in for them, since February they've seemed to have more brakedowns than the B5s did and the levantes when they had afew months on. Maybe since 7148 is at Riverside they should trial thst on the X9/X10 against the elites and older levantes.