(24 May 2016, 5:56 am)Dan wrote Two GNE red Scania L94s.

Service X35 is the only route under the "Fast Cats" brand now, using 5204 - 5209 and 5211.

(24 May 2016, 7:50 am)Michael wrote I'm surprised that GNE have withdrawn 4913, 4914 at Percy Main before any of the duel door versions...

(24 May 2016, 11:54 am)South Tyne Lad wrote 4913 was probably withdrawn to eliminate the old GNE interior from the fleet, Similar to why 4921 was withdrawn from Riverside a few months ago.
Wouldn't be surprised if 4911, 4922 and 4923 are the next ones to go, Which will be a shame as all of the unrefurbished ones are in better condition in my opinion.

Also happy 4914 stalked me during the Easter holidays too, Had a unique thing about its gearbox and I loved riding it, Even if I did have it 4 days in a row!

(24 May 2016, 12:54 pm)LeeCalder wrote I'd rather be on a bus which is still original with the yellow colour scheme, rather than having blue poles with a load of yellow showing though.

In my opinion the blue colour scheme looks rather tatty. The blue seats seem to loose their colour and look a lot more scruffy than the graffiti versions do also.

(24 May 2016, 11:54 am)South Tyne Lad wrote 4913 was probably withdrawn to eliminate the old GNE interior from the fleet, Similar to why 4921 was withdrawn from Riverside a few months ago.
Wouldn't be surprised if 4911, 4922 and 4923 are the next ones to go, Which will be a shame as all of the unrefurbished ones are in better condition in my opinion.

Also happy 4914 stalked me during the Easter holidays too, Had a unique thing about its gearbox and I loved riding it, Even if I did have it 4 days in a row!

(24 May 2016, 2:14 pm)Coppercap40 wrote 6081  replaced at m centre by 5238 on  10B

(24 May 2016, 2:14 pm)Coppercap40 wrote 6081  replaced at m centre by 5238 on  10B

(24 May 2016, 3:43 pm)S813 FVK wrote I'm certain 4921 was withdrawn because of a mecheanical fault, rather than the vehicle having the old seating moquette?

(24 May 2016, 12:19 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Anyone seen the Streetlite demo today, might go out and photo it this afternoon.

(24 May 2016, 4:29 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Cant remember anything being posted about mechanical faults, Though I might be wrong.

(24 May 2016, 6:34 pm)streetlite5402 wrote I recall it being about an engine issue. Think there was mention of it pouring black smoke out of the exhaust.

(24 May 2016, 7:36 pm)dannygee wrote Is 5264 vor havnt seen it for a while

(24 May 2016, 7:06 am)Michael wrote Its new timetable is mis-leading then, as its down as "Fast Cats"

The new timetable for the 61 is also down as "Go North East" but as Silver.


:p

(24 May 2016, 8:09 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Seems the Simplicity brand isn't being promoted as it's not mentioned on either of the timetables for the services the Simplicity vehicles operate on.

Also, the website hasn't been updated - still says 2/2A operate up to every 10 mins.

(24 May 2016, 7:37 pm)citaro5284 wrote Yeah it is.

(24 May 2016, 6:30 pm)Malarkey wrote Still at Washington Depot this evening and on the 85.

(24 May 2016, 8:17 pm)Michael wrote The 5 still isn't down as "Whey aye five-0"

The 68 timetable is still online to...

(24 May 2016, 9:31 pm)thetravelman wrote I visited the Family Fun day at Riverside on Sunday! I thought GNE did a great job. I enjoyed driving the Vykings at the coach park and the depot tour... During the tour we visited a training room and then had a little talk from a depot mentor.... Now he said once a New driver has done his training and passed his test, you go out with a mentor and you learn the 4 new starter/training routes.... Where you stay for approx 6 months.
I believe that the Q3 is one route, but does Dan or anyone know what the other 3 routes are? I'm just curious. i think he said a lot of depots but not all, have the same system in place where new drivers only drive certain routes for the first 6 months or so.