(28 Jun 2015, 3:52 pm)S813 FVK wrote I don't know why they are in no hurry to get ride of 3814. I would be. Unless a problem had developed with 3825 meaning they had to. I know the last time i wa sin it, it took a while for it to change gears (on flat ground)

• Riverside-based Volvo B10BLEs 4911, 4918 and 4919 have all been on loan to other depots recently. 4911 was on loan to Hexham, though 4918 has now taken its place. 4919 is on loan to Deptford.
  
• Deptford also saw the use of Chester-le-Street's Volvo B10BLE 4843 and Scania L94 4934 recently, but were both returned to Chester-le-Street yesterday.
  

they travel about two to three miles a gallon, when other vehicles can do nine or 10.

(28 Jun 2015, 6:31 pm)G-CPTN wrote I would like to see the results of the savings suggested by hybrid vehicles against like non-hybrid ones.

(28 Jun 2015, 2:39 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Are there any differences between a Wright Cadet or a Merit? Always wanted to ask this

(28 Jun 2015, 8:38 pm)Diamond One wrote Interior

(28 Jun 2015, 9:04 pm)S813 FVK wrote What does 'in house' even mean? God i'm so thick.

(28 Jun 2015, 9:03 pm)Davie wrote Can someone answer the question on this https://flic.kr/p/uZv7jh photo please

(28 Jun 2015, 9:05 pm)aureolin wrote Not sure whether designing is carried out in house now, but I believe the application is carried out by a 3rd party.

(28 Jun 2015, 9:04 pm)S813 FVK wrote What does 'in house' even mean? God i'm so thick.

(28 Jun 2015, 6:40 pm)Dan wrote I think the fuel economy largely depends on the set-up of the Hybrid vehicles. In the North East, we see Streetlite Micro-Hybrid vehicles allocated to some quite demanding routes, meaning that they're probably set up to be a bit more powerful. I'd suggest that we can only expect this to continue in the future, too. I think, on average, the Streetlite Micro-Hybrids achieve between 10 and 12MPG.

I believe most standard single decks achieve between 7 and 9 - your heavy-weight single decks at the lower end of the spectrum and your light-weight single decks at the higher end of the spectrum.

(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael wrote What is currently at SM for a repaint?

(29 Jun 2015, 9:33 am)Tommy_1581 wrote Some buses. 

(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael wrote What is currently at SM for a repaint?

(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael wrote What is currently at SM for a repaint?

(29 Jun 2015, 10:23 am)Diamond One wrote I will inspect later on unless Dan mentions it before me

(29 Jun 2015, 10:39 am)Dan wrote Save yourself a trip, Bazza..!

As reported in this news article, former "Orbit" branded Optare Versas 8333 and 8338 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint. The other vehicle is Mercedes Citaro 5300 - but this had already been reported on the forum.

(29 Jun 2015, 11:17 am)aureolin wrote Tut tut. All these people pestering you for the exact time the news will be done, then don't bother reading it!

(29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm)Malarkey wrote Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-day-in-chester-le-street-to-celebrate-all-that-is-go-north-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-circus-celebrations-in-blaydon-and-newcastle

(29 Jun 2015, 2:59 pm)Jackamcardle wrote Will miss the fun themes day again... Very frustrating.

(29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm)Malarkey wrote Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-day-in-chester-le-street-to-celebrate-all-that-is-go-north-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-circus-celebrations-in-blaydon-and-newcastle

(29 Jun 2015, 3:54 pm)Michael wrote Dan just noticed on 5300 on the fleet list you have June 2016 instead of June 2015.

(29 Jun 2015, 3:03 pm)R852 PRG wrote What about on the Saturday?