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(25 Jun 2018, 4:55 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]£1000?! In that condition?! Get it scrapped!

Retro Buggy Zone sticker still in place..!

Hey thats Arrivas standard spec is that.....expect to see it on the 308 in a month or two  Tongue
(25 Jun 2018, 5:04 pm)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Hey thats Arrivas standard spec is that.....expect to see it on the 308 in a month or two 

Actually more of a PCL Spec Big Grin
Expect to see it in Morpeth in a month or two.
Preserved ex-Go North East Transbus MPD, 574 / NK53 TMZ has been repainted into a red and blue base livery, prior receiving the yellow strip and logos.

[Image: 43322272722_a60115e8c8_k.jpg]Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee  Calder, on Flickr

[Image: 42654288444_f2cbcec7a8_z.jpg]Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee  Calder, on Flickr
Littlun is amused by the fate of this blue arrow Solar Smile

http://www.theoaksschool.co.uk/stop-the-bus/
(13 Aug 2018, 7:44 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Littlun is amused by the fate of this blue arrow Solar Smile

http://www.theoaksschool.co.uk/stop-the-bus/
Ha. Those things probably still rattle whilst being a defacto library.

A nice idea though, good to see it's not just becoming a tin of beans.

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(13 Aug 2018, 7:49 pm)Jamie M wrote [ -> ]Ha. Those things probably still rattle whilst being a defacto library.

A nice idea though, good to see it's not just becoming a tin of beans.

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Any bus rattles with littlun in it.
Former 3927 enjoying retirement in the countryside as a farm worker’s transport bus.
Former 3812 for sale on ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Olympia...3206972498&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
[Image: 30336010698_70db3b6404_c.jpg]NA02NVL ex go north east 4955 by jack sparrow bus and train photography, on Flickr

4955 is now an American Diner
(22 Aug 2018, 7:50 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ][Image: 30336010698_70db3b6404_c.jpg]NA02NVL ex go north east 4955 by jack sparrow bus and train photography, on Flickr

4955 is now an American Diner
Thought that one popped up a little while ago
The conversion of NK53 UNZ into a Go Read busis almost complete. I like how they've kept the blue arrow.
http://www.theoaksschool.co.uk/go-read-update/
That looks pretty cool,i forget what its fleet number was though when it was with GNE,wonder if theres any news if any others have gone elsewhere
(18 Sep 2018, 12:35 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]That looks pretty cool,i forget what its fleet number was though when it was with GNE,wonder if theres any news if any others have gone elsewhere
Sure 4974 is still being stored at percy main but I've not been past in a while. Tucked away in a corner with 6015
4922 living on with A-line coaches,couldnt get my camera out in time
(28 Sep 2018, 1:35 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]4922 living on with A-line coaches,couldnt get my camera out in time

They've had it for around a year.
(28 Sep 2018, 2:55 pm)pbjd wrote [ -> ]They've had it for around a year.

It's in the new livery now.
Based purely on an image seen on a poster, it appears 3643 is operating as a 'bus bar' for Newcastle Falcons and has had part of its top-deck opened up.
A quick look online confirms it has been in situ for a year.
Wright StreetDeck MicroHybrid 3 demonstrator SK17HHC, which spent some time with Go North East as their 9085, has been working the Rail Replacement Buses out of Bristol Temple Meads this week.
(09 Nov 2018, 7:50 am)Ianthegoon wrote [ -> ]Wright StreetDeck MicroHybrid 3 demonstrator SK17HHC, which spent some time with Go North East as their 9085, has been working the Rail Replacement Buses out of Bristol Temple Meads this week.

I'm pretty sure the Gas Bus, Stagecoach in Sunderland had earlier in the year was on it too.
(09 Nov 2018, 1:28 pm)deanmachine wrote [ -> ]I'm pretty sure the Gas Bus, Stagecoach in Sunderland had earlier in the year was on it too.

Do you mean DD16GAS?  I've not seen that one around, although I'm aware that there's a few vehicles eluded me.

S828OFT, formerly 3828, is still alive and well, seen in the centre of Bristol on what I suspect was a scholars' service.
(14 Nov 2018, 9:14 pm)Ianthegoon wrote [ -> ]Do you mean DD16GAS?  I've not seen that one around, although I'm aware that there's a few vehicles eluded me.

S828OFT, formerly 3828, is still alive and well, seen in the centre of Bristol on what I suspect was a scholars' service.

I really can't remember the plate on it, but it was definitely a Gas Bus demonstrator wearing the exact livery as the one that was up here, not sure if they have anymore floating around. It was sitting at the front of Temple Meads, looked like it was being used as a bait room more than anything though as it didn't have a ticket machine and the master switch was off. Was on Monday the 29th.
Former Go North East 3817 is for sale on ebay (located in Huddersfield).
The Go Read bus has been officially launched, this week.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/l...dventures/
(09 Oct 2018, 8:38 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Based purely on an image seen on a poster, it appears 3643 is operating as a 'bus bar' for Newcastle Falcons and has had part of its top-deck opened up.
A quick look online confirms it has been in situ for a year.
We've had 574 out for a run today, prior to MetroCentre Rally.

We're looking to add the yellow stripe in the coming week, refit the rear wheel arch trim once we've added the yellow stripe followed by adding the vinyls.

[Image: 33767407898_ceb5d68256_h.jpg]Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee Calder, on Flickr
(19 Apr 2019, 6:50 pm)LeeCalder wrote [ -> ]We've had 574 out for a run today, prior to MetroCentre Rally.

We're looking to add the yellow stripe in the coming week, refit the rear wheel arch trim once we've added the yellow stripe followed by adding the vinyls.

[Image: 33767407898_ceb5d68256_h.jpg]Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee  Calder, on Flickr

Will people be able to lool at it or is it static display only?
(19 Apr 2019, 7:41 pm)GNE6312 wrote [ -> ]Will people be able to lool at it or is it static display only?

Feel free to come onboard and have a look. We’re hoping to do one or two trips out as well.
It would seem that Cumfybus has acquired at least one of the ex-Go North East Hybrid Solo SRs - 629 spotted on delivery.
(22 May 2019, 7:37 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote [ -> ]It would seem that Cumfybus has acquired at least one of the ex-Go North East Hybrid Solo SRs - 629 spotted on delivery.

They acquired all three - Sunderland Council sold them via CVA Auctions to Cumfybus towards the end of March.

I presume not for use, rather for parts for the existing examples in their fleet. The batteries are probably worth more than the bus - it's a hefty five-figure sum to renew the batteries and such on one of those Hybrid Solos, but the buses aren't worth that.
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