Fleet Changes
Fleet Changes
Will be interesting to see what happens if the EV bids are successful (see https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showt...p?tid=3506).
That will potentially release a significant number of StreetDecks & Volvo B9TLs
(12 Aug 2021, 7:36 am)Michael Are 5499/5500 actually been used?, every time someone uploads a picture from Saltmeadows, at least 1 always seem to be parked up............... seems like a waste, if they aren't getting used.5500 was often used on the H service but apparently hasn't saw use since July 23rd.
(12 Aug 2021, 7:36 am)Michael Are 5499/5500 actually been used?, every time someone uploads a picture from Saltmeadows, at least 1 always seem to be parked up............... seems like a waste, if they aren't getting used.5500 was often used on the H service but apparently hasn't saw use since July 23rd.
(12 Aug 2021, 6:29 pm)EL1TE 5500 was often used on the H service but apparently hasn't saw use since July 23rd.Could be awaiting parts.
The one down Saltmeadows is 5499. Apparently it has been retrimmed but has never seen service and, as you've noted, just seems to be sitting down there.
(12 Aug 2021, 6:29 pm)EL1TE 5500 was often used on the H service but apparently hasn't saw use since July 23rd.Could be awaiting parts.
The one down Saltmeadows is 5499. Apparently it has been retrimmed but has never seen service and, as you've noted, just seems to be sitting down there.
(13 Aug 2021, 1:30 pm)cbma06 Would the 09 reg versas go onto the 65 or 62 or both, since 11 reg versas are at deptford for the 2/2a, or the 09 reg up for withdrawl at the end of the year?They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples
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(13 Aug 2021, 1:30 pm)cbma06 Would the 09 reg versas go onto the 65 or 62 or both, since 11 reg versas are at deptford for the 2/2a, or the 09 reg up for withdrawl at the end of the year?They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples
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(13 Aug 2021, 1:40 pm)Keeiajs They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples
(13 Aug 2021, 1:40 pm)Keeiajs They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples
Figured this would be the appropriate place to put this, the X66 Eclipses are supposedly now in service tracking on Bustimes.org.
Despite the recent reshuffle of vehicles, I wonder whether many other reallocations/cascades will result from these route changes. I also wonder what the nett effect on the total pvr will be.
So on my little jaunt to the cinema this afternoon, I got to try out the B7s on the X66 and I must say they are a marked improvement over the Streetlites.
While I don't find the seats as comfortable as the Civic V2(?)s, the legroom seems to be far better meaning I can actually sit straight!
The ride quality is also far better, as is the sound.
(18 Aug 2021, 8:58 pm)streetdeckfan So on my little jaunt to the cinema this afternoon, I got to try out the B7s on the X66 and I must say they are a marked improvement over the Streetlites.It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seats
While I don't find the seats as comfortable as the Civic V2(?)s, the legroom seems to be far better meaning I can actually sit straight!
The ride quality is also far better, as is the sound.
(18 Aug 2021, 8:58 pm)streetdeckfan So on my little jaunt to the cinema this afternoon, I got to try out the B7s on the X66 and I must say they are a marked improvement over the Streetlites.It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seats
While I don't find the seats as comfortable as the Civic V2(?)s, the legroom seems to be far better meaning I can actually sit straight!
The ride quality is also far better, as is the sound.
(18 Aug 2021, 9:01 pm)Train8261 It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seatsOut of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 plates because I prefer leather.
(18 Aug 2021, 9:01 pm)Train8261 It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seatsOut of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 plates because I prefer leather.
(18 Aug 2021, 9:24 pm)streetdeckfan Out of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 played because I prefer leather.Kinky
Then I'd say the rest of the V3s are equal, be it dark blue e-leather or the blue 'go' moquette, with the V2s being worse because of the low back.
Next would be the seats on the X66 B7s, and the other vehicles that use a similar seat.
Then there's the seats on the E200/E400s, I personally find them so uncomfortable, there's too much padding and no support.
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(18 Aug 2021, 9:24 pm)streetdeckfan Out of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 played because I prefer leather.Kinky
Then I'd say the rest of the V3s are equal, be it dark blue e-leather or the blue 'go' moquette, with the V2s being worse because of the low back.
Next would be the seats on the X66 B7s, and the other vehicles that use a similar seat.
Then there's the seats on the E200/E400s, I personally find them so uncomfortable, there's too much padding and no support.
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(18 Aug 2021, 9:26 pm)JP6004 KinkyNow now, I was merely talking about seating, and as we all know for the more 'exciting' activities leather seats can be a bit too adhesive!
(18 Aug 2021, 9:26 pm)JP6004 KinkyNow now, I was merely talking about seating, and as we all know for the more 'exciting' activities leather seats can be a bit too adhesive!
(18 Aug 2021, 9:29 pm)streetdeckfan Now now, I was merely talking about seating, and as we all know for the more 'exciting' activities leather seats can be a bit too adhesive!E-leather is worse, amount of time my thighs have stuck to the seats! But yes, shame some people dont wipe afterward
Being wipe clean is handy though!
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(18 Aug 2021, 9:29 pm)streetdeckfan Now now, I was merely talking about seating, and as we all know for the more 'exciting' activities leather seats can be a bit too adhesive!E-leather is worse, amount of time my thighs have stuck to the seats! But yes, shame some people dont wipe afterward
Being wipe clean is handy though!
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(19 Aug 2021, 5:40 am)ne14ne1 Maybe pop some pants on next time instead of riding the bus bareback.
(19 Aug 2021, 5:40 am)ne14ne1 Maybe pop some pants on next time instead of riding the bus bareback.
