(23 Apr 2015, 8:41 pm)Davie wrote Does anybody know what fleet numbers the Omnidekkas will receive?

(23 Apr 2015, 8:41 pm)Davie wrote Does anybody know what fleet numbers the Omnidekkas will receive?

(23 Apr 2015, 8:43 pm)Malarkey wrote 6122 onwards I would think.

(23 Apr 2015, 8:43 pm)Tom wrote Has it even been confirmed GNE are getting Omnidekkas?
If it has I must have missed the post.

(23 Apr 2015, 8:34 pm)thetravelman wrote Firstly, sorry for the late reply... Thanks to those who gave some info regarding my questions to GNE recruitment. Ive still not come to a conclusion on whether to apply or not, I'm kind of committed at my current job for the time being, so I may wait a while. However as one of you suggested I should maybe go along to the Stadium of Light recruitment day for a look and chat. That way I may get some questions answered for the future when the time is right for me to apply.

I seen one of the new X66 Streetlites on the 11A yesterday morning, in Prudhoe, they look rather good!

What are the Scania Omnidekkas going to be used for when they arrive from Brighton, also what age are these buses expected to be, also what buses are they going to replace?
I think they are 03 plate.  There is a plan as to what GNE are doing with them, will be revealed shortly

Why did GNE decide to get rid of their bendy-buses? after all the ones used on X66 weren't that old as 57 reg vehicles.
High running costs, less than 5mpg

Also I take it the Bendys from X40 have also gone now, is this route to get new vehicles?
As Robert's reply below

I've also seen some ex-simplicity 11 reg Versa's around still purple in colour, are these vehicles waiting to be re-branded?
Yes, shouldn't be too long to find out what they are going on and it will all fall into place. 

Sorry for the questions, although my bus interest goes back some 30 years or more now, I still don't vast knowledge.
I read this forum quite regular and enjoy the info on here, I also enjoy looking at the various photos on Flikr ! Great stuff, Keep up the good work folk !!! 


Many Thanks.

(23 Apr 2015, 8:43 pm)Tom wrote Has it even been confirmed GNE are getting Omnidekkas?
If it has I must have missed the post.

(23 Apr 2015, 8:49 pm)Robert wrote As it will no longer use Artics, will the X40 (/Q3) start using Haymarket Bus Station again rather than John Dobson Street etc. Would be easier for interworking with the Q2 too.

(23 Apr 2015, 8:59 pm)thetravelman wrote Thanks for the quick reply both Robert and Citaro, much appreciated!

and wow, I knew that the Bendys would have quite low mpg, but i didnt expect less than 5mpg.

Also, didn't realise that X40 was soon to merge as Q3.

I take it from Roberts comments and Citaros Answers to my questions.... that Citaro works for GNE !

(23 Apr 2015, 9:03 pm)thetravelman wrote Anyone been watching Double Decker Driving School - Thursday nights 8.30 on ITV1. Been good watched each episode so far, not watched tonights yet.

its based on Arriva in London and their new recruits.

(23 Apr 2015, 9:15 pm)thetravelman wrote What MPG do most buses get these days?

Cheers!

(23 Apr 2015, 9:41 pm)idiot wrote As low as that? Not suprised they went for the hybird on 21!

The main benefits of an articulated bus over the double-decker bus are rapid simultaneous boarding and disembarkation through more and larger doors, much larger passenger capacity (120+ versus 80−90), increased stability arising from a lower centre of gravity, smaller frontal area gives less air resistance than double decker buses thus better fuel efficiency, often a smaller turning radius, higher maximum service speed, and improved accessibility for people with disabilities and the elderly.

One disadvantage that is sometimes experienced with some articulated models is the insufficiency of the effective motive power available to them. It is common for articulated buses to use the same engine type as non-articulated buses.
The extra weight of the bendy bus gives rise to a slower speed and acceleration. 
The cost and weight of the strengthened deck framing and staircase of a double-decker was lower than the cost and weight of the additional axle(s) and coupling mechanism of an articulated bus. 

(24 Apr 2015, 7:10 am)Dan wrote Streetlite 5397 is present at today's launch in Chester-le-Street.

(23 Apr 2015, 9:57 pm)idiot wrote I'm shocked!

(24 Apr 2015, 7:10 am)Dan wrote Streetlite 5397 is present at today's launch in Chester-le-Street.

(24 Apr 2015, 1:32 pm)leestransportphotos wrote Was there any Coast and Country goodies? Like the ones for the X66?

(24 Apr 2015, 1:47 pm)Dan wrote There was, but so many people boarded the bus, we ran out!

Stress balls, frisbees, scratch cards, etc.