(05 Jun 2015, 7:39 pm)Michael Does anyone know what is currently at SM for a repaint?

(05 Jun 2015, 8:22 pm)Robert 8248, another 52 reg Cadet is also still in active service at Washington. One Cadet does however need to be withdrawn with the arrival of Merit 8265 with the final one being withdrawn by 8262 so yes, the 52 reg cadets at Washington does have very few days left.

(05 Jun 2015, 8:34 pm)Dan Riverside-based Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse 4980 (NK54 NUM) is still presently at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery, though I believe it is now ready to be returned to Riverside.

I haven't been noting the repaints of the former "Red Kite" branded Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity vehicles, given that they were all in storage and were being repainted as and when, but 5236 (NK56 KHD), 5239 (NK56 KHG) and 5240 (NK56 KHH) have all been repainted black and should be branded as "Toon Link" soon. As soon as they are branded, they'll be ready to go out on the road! I think more or less all of these vehicles have now been repainted.

(05 Jun 2015, 8:41 pm)Michael Cheers Dan, what will go in after these for repaint?

(05 Jun 2015, 8:34 pm)Dan Not quite...

DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8248 (NA52 BVE), whilst still presently within the Washington fleet, is not actually active. It is currently off the road and has been for the past ten days. Although its replacement did arrive at Washington (as noted in this post), VDL SB120/Wright Merit 8263 (NK04 ZKZ) was returned to Riverside for repairs after its transfer to Washington. When it returns, and 8264 (NK04 ZLE) transfers, both 8248 (NA52 BVE) and 8252 (NA52 BVJ) will be withdrawn officially.

(05 Jun 2015, 8:42 pm)Dan The revised "QuayLink" services come into fruition at the end of July - I think we'll see some Optare Versas going in for repaint shortly! 

(05 Jun 2015, 8:45 pm)South Tyne Lad Dan do you know what day will 8263 transfer back to Washington?

(05 Jun 2015, 8:45 pm)Michael About time!  

Any more details on the changes for services, as in Q1 merging with 51/52?

(05 Jun 2015, 8:47 pm)Dan Unfortunately I don't.

If I remember, I'll note the transfer on the forum. I've probably got quite a few updates to do on the fleet lists, and I'll try and get to these at some point this weekend.


I think Go North East will reveal details of the plans for the "QuayLink" services on their website soon.

(05 Jun 2015, 8:47 pm)Dan I think Go North East will reveal details of the plans for the "QuayLink" services on their website soon.

(05 Jun 2015, 8:51 pm)Tom Does anyone know if any more of the Omnidekkas are out, or any more will be out tomorrow? Hoping to have a ride on one, as well as an Olympian.

(05 Jun 2015, 8:52 pm)Davie Do you know if they'll purchase some new buses for them services?

(05 Jun 2015, 8:53 pm)Dan To my knowledge, there are currently three Scania N94UD/East Lancs OmniDekka vehicles at Stanley. The entry into service of 6125 (GX03 SUV) has already been established, but this vehicle has since been joined by 6127 (GX03 SVA) and 6128 (GX03 SVC). The latter two vehicles moved over from Saltmeadows Road yesterday, so should enter service soon.

(05 Jun 2015, 8:58 pm)Tom Thanks
Would it be possible for you to let me know which routes/boards these are on tomorrow?

(05 Jun 2015, 8:58 pm)Tom Thanks
Would it be possible for you to let me know which routes/boards these are on tomorrow?

(05 Jun 2015, 8:54 pm)Robert Doubt it. They'll just use the current vehicles on the routes.

(05 Jun 2015, 9:02 pm)Jimmi Yeah I'm over Newcastle way tomorrow so I'd quite to know if anyone sights it at anytime tomorrow and I will also post if I see it tomorrow.

(05 Jun 2015, 9:07 pm)Michael The 2 plain purple versa's might join the Orbit if the proposed changes go ahead (Q1 merging with 51/52) athough this depends on how much it will increase by.

The Q2 and X40/40A were planned to merge together, interworking every 20 minutes, the rest of the Quaylink Versa's should go on their (although were not sure what they will be branded as)

So:

51/52 - Gateshead - Carr Hill - Felling Square - Heworth - Leam Lane Estate - Springwell Estate - Wrekenton - Easedale Gardens - Dryden Road - Gateshead - The Sage l Gateshead College l Baltic l Quayside l Newcastle - every 15 minutes - PVR 11? - the 2 purple versa's joins as "Orbit"

Q3 - Newcastle l Quayside l Ouseburn l St Peter’s Basin - Newcastle City Centre » Gosforth High Street » Regent Centre » Great North Road » Brunton Lane » Great Park  - Every 20 minutes - PVR 7 - Branded as ?????? (although this had a proposed route change at the great park, so it might change)

The 2 spare versa will remain at Riverside 
 

(05 Jun 2015, 9:36 pm)Robert I don't think the Q3 will go down to the Quayside. The Q2 is not being replaced. I would say it is highly likely that 8328 and 8329 will go onto the orbit.