North East Buses

(30 Aug 2015, 6:00 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]Shame. I really like the unrefurbished Tridents at Chester-le-Street.

So did I had the Work Eat Smell of Foist one on my scholars once.

(30 Aug 2015, 6:00 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It makes sense to get as many Volvo B10BLEs as possible into Riverside Depot from an operational perspective, as this is where the majority are allocated already. I'd imagine that fleet engineers would much rather have a consistent and standardised fleet rather than one of every single vehicle type, as they'll be better equipped to have spare parts (and in turn will be able to get the bus back out on the road quicker), and they'll have a better knowledge of how to repair a specific fault on that vehicle type.

It does but not as an enthusiast view means i have to travel to Gateshead etc to ride them

(30 Aug 2015, 6:02 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]The return of DAF SB120 8273 at Deptford allowed Volvo B10BLE 4842 to be withdrawn.

Forgot about 4842.

(30 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]It does but not as an enthusiast view means i have to travel to Gateshead etc to ride them

I completely agree.

Stepping in as a forum moderator again... I've had to delete a number of posts, and I'll PM each of you later tonight (or in the morning) with the reasons why.

Discussion regarding our moderation is not for public debate, and especially not in this thread, as it has no relevance to Go North East's latest news.

(30 Aug 2015, 4:07 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]I don't think there's much point having one, if you're not getting more than a day ticket. The only benefit of having it on a smart card is that you don't lose your money if you lose your weekly/monthly ticket.

Also, you can't top up smart cards for day tickets, so you'd still have to keep buying them online.

(30 Aug 2015, 4:35 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote [ -> ]The Key will save you money compared with paying cash on the bus but the down side is you need to purchase your day tickets in multiples of three or ten.
Cost comparison of Key V cash payment based on  three day passes:
1 Zone Key = £13.20, cash = £14.55.
2 Zone key = £17.50, cash = £18.90.
3 Zone key = £22.24, cash = £23.40.

The Key is also useful when advance notice of a price increase is announced as you can top up your Key at pre-incresed price and store the tickets for  future use.

Spot on, thanks for the info chaps!

(30 Aug 2015, 5:37 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Small update from me...

Deptford's "Fab Fifty Six" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6085 (NL63 YHN) has returned to Deptford from Thornton's, following GKN Flywheel modifications.

The movements as a result of the loss of a number of Nexus miscellaneous works contracts are starting to commence. So far:
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) has transferred from Percy Main to Stanley.
- Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 (X923 WGR) has transferred from Deptford to Riverside.
- Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4935 (Y935 ERG) has transferred from Chester-le-Street to Washington.

Ultimately, I believe that further Volvo B10BLEs, DAF SB120s and Dennis Tridents will be withdrawn from service.

Has anymore changes happened over the weekend?

(31 Aug 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Has anymore changes happened over the weekend?

Yes, a couple. One involves the transfer of 6039 to Chester-le-Street from Deptford (GuyParkRoyal got a photo of this on service 50A today).

Bound to have been a few more. Will make a post in the morning before going for the Metro if I have time.

(31 Aug 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Has anymore changes happened over the weekend?

I'm sure they would be noted if so.

(31 Aug 2015, 8:17 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Yes, a couple. One involves the transfer of 6039 to Chester-le-Street from Deptford (GuyParkRoyal got a photo of this on service 50A today).

Bound to have been a few more. Will make a post in the morning before going for the Metro if I have time.

Cheers Dan.