(21 Sep 2016, 6:51 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Solos 701-704 are to be repainted pink and deployed at Washington allowing services 85 and 86 to join the indiGo brand. 701 is the first to be repainted: http://northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?id=2271
Least we know where they're going, wonder if they'll gain WIFI etc?
I would imagine one dart will remain atWashington as a spare?, unless GNE get one more solo from Thames Travel.
(21 Sep 2016, 6:57 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Least we know where they're going, wonder if they'll gain WIFI etc?
I would imagine one dart will remain atWashington as a spare?, unless GNE get one more solo from Thames Travel.
Well, according to
this photo by Dan and a post which confirmed GNE would be getting 15 solos in total, GNE are still due to receive 11 more Solos from Thames Travel and Carousel so they may well get a spare to replace the final MPD, yes. It would be handy if that were to be the case aswell as it would mean they would only have 2 types of minibus (unless they keep the SR and conventional Solo together as one type which is unlikely) as opposed to 3.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:02 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Well, according to this photo by Dan and a post which confirmed GNE would be getting 15 solos in total, GNE are still due to receive 11 more Solos from Thames Travel and Carousel so they may well get a spare to replace the final MPD, yes. It would be handy if that were to be the case aswell as it would mean they would only have 2 types of minibus (unless they keep the SR and conventional Solo together as one type which is unlikely) as opposed to 3.
Oh thanks, i didn't see that photo, on holiday so only really checking on here and my emails.
Would seem wise they'll recieve a spare so they only have solo's as a mini bus.
Wonder where the rest will end up?
New solo Sr's are coming for the 237/238 too in January.
(13 Sep 2016, 4:07 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote [ -> ]Is there a particular reason why it is taking so long to get rid of the vehicles that are going for scrap? Seems like some of the MPDs and cadets have been there for ages, I could understand if they were being sold on but not scrapped.
The following vehicles have all been sold to Trevor Wigley for scrap and are awaiting collection: 555, 558, 3869, 3876, 3878, 4909 and 6040.
The following vehicles have all been sold to Ensign and are awaiting collection: 4902, 4903, 4918 and 4925.
The following vehicles are still being dismantled for spare parts: 3858 and 5159 (at Percy Main), 8267 (at Saltmeadows Rd) and 8271 (at DiagTest - engine/gearbox to be removed/swapped).
No buyers have yet registered interest in any of the other vehicles which have been withdrawn.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:12 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Are they?
Well i thought that's what was post on here, i take that as a no then.
Must be those Solo's from down South then
(21 Sep 2016, 7:02 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Well, according to this photo by Dan and a post which confirmed GNE would be getting 15 solos in total, GNE are still due to receive 11 more Solos from Thames Travel and Carousel so they may well get a spare to replace the final MPD, yes. It would be handy if that were to be the case aswell as it would mean they would only have 2 types of minibus (unless they keep the SR and conventional Solo together as one type which is unlikely) as opposed to 3.
Interesting you should say two types
Having reviewed available fleet lists for Thames Travel and Carousel Bus - some of the examples being displaced from Thames Travel are Solo SRs of 3 years vintage. Also looking in terms of age that all the examples currently bound for Go North East will be Thames Travel examples - the Carousel examples all look to be the Euro4 MAN engined examples mentioned as currently still seeking a home.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:09 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]The following vehicles have all been sold to Trevor Wigley for scrap and are awaiting collection: 555, 558, 3869, 3876, 3878, 4909 and 6040.
The following vehicles have all been sold to Ensign and are awaiting collection: 4902, 4903, 4918 and 4925.
The following vehicles are still being dismantled for spare parts: 3858 and 5159 (at Percy Main), 8267 (at Saltmeadows Rd) and 8271 (at DiagTest - engine/gearbox to be removed/swapped).
No buyers have yet registered interest in any of the other vehicles which have been withdrawn.
There's some for other buses due out it seems......
(21 Sep 2016, 5:45 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]The introduction of nine new coaches (7124 - 7132) has allowed the withdrawal of eight (7093/94, 7096 and 7098-7102). Go North East has gained National Express service 320 which operates between Birmingham and Bradford - the service commences this weekend, which may be the reason why the ninth hasn't been withdrawn.
I believe the two Scanias in the best condition were retained for the demanding National Express service work, which, as you'll be able to appreciate, is more important than selecting two coaches with consecutive fleet numbers. The seasonal Skegness 663 service will be withdrawn on 30th October, so one of 7095/97 may be removed from the Coaching fleet then.
7094/96 are planned to be sold on to another operator, and, providing another operator is interested, the older coaches presently allocated to Hexham will also be sold on.
663 Skegness is due to finish on 7th October this year I think, one of the reasons for taking on the 320 which only runs on Fridays and Sundays, though route may be changing in the future. I am due to be one of the two drivers on this service on Friday...not sure if thats good or bad !! but roll on 3am on Saturday when I'll get home.
When will 3983 be painted out of 'Northern' livery?
(22 Sep 2016, 6:14 pm)EL1TE wrote [ -> ]When will 3983 be painted out of 'Northern' livery?
I'm wondering the same about 3889. Probably a bit yet, given the solos and B9s.
Those two hated omnicities at percy main also have northern branding.
(22 Sep 2016, 6:43 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]I hope 5248,49 are joyrided from Gne alike 552
Really?, so you would like 2 hundreds of thousands pounds worth of buses stolen and set on fire?
Grow up.
(22 Sep 2016, 6:47 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Really?, so you would like 2 hundreds of thousands pounds worth of buses stolen and set on fire?
Grow up.
Well, you know what he's like, I don't like them, but wouldn't want them blown up(well).......
(22 Sep 2016, 6:57 pm)Y935 ERG wrote [ -> ]Well, you know what he's like, I don't like them, but wouldn't want them blown up(well).......
One makes a loud noise every time the driver touches the brakes. Other than that, they're pretty much like any other omnicity. I take X31s daily and they're no bother. I'm not sure why they're so badly hated to be frank.
(22 Sep 2016, 6:43 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]I hope 5248,49 are joyrided from Gne alike 552
You will be number 1 suspect if anything does happen to them.
Today has been a 'different' day on the TEN with the two red B7TLs (3941/2) and 5229 on (all day?).
(22 Sep 2016, 8:27 pm)G-CPTN wrote [ -> ]Today has been a 'different' day on the TEN with the two red B7TLs (3941/2) and 5229 on (all day?).
aren't 2 B7's allocated per day due to the PVR increase?
(22 Sep 2016, 6:14 pm)EL1TE wrote [ -> ]When will 3983 be painted out of 'Northern' livery?
It's expected to be done in the next few weeks, along with 5248 & 5249, once the next 8 OmniDekka from Brighton and the Solo from Thames Travel have been painted.