(06 Nov 2015, 1:19 pm)Diamond One wrote 6122 joins the Northern bandwagon

(06 Nov 2015, 1:20 pm)Adrian wrote Why didn't you say that then? You've read the same as what I've read, so you'll understand that it'll have to go to a NECA committee/board, before there's any potential of the plans being sidelined.

My point was merely to raise awareness, in the mist of spun press headlines.


Without trying to turn this into the order predictions thread, I'd suggest it's rather difficult to predict for the following financial year's order, when you don't know what's on this year's. Even once this year's order is known, there'll then be a series of cascades, as there is every year. The allocations could be completely different in 6 months time.

Who's to say there aren't plans for the Red Arrows in this year's order? I know it's becoming a broken record, but the B9TLs may actually be required elsewhere.

(06 Nov 2015, 1:22 pm)Michael wrote Wouldn't be surprised if 6131 is done today to.


Then they can start on 5293-5297 next week. =)

(06 Nov 2015, 1:36 pm)Diamond One wrote I now need to get 2 of them 6131 and 6132 both in Northern livery

(06 Nov 2015, 1:39 pm)Diamond One wrote 9119 that was on 53/54 this morning I've just seen it on 10B

(06 Nov 2015, 1:40 pm)Michael wrote 6132 will stay as "Go North East" along with 6133 which is branded MetroRadio, as they'll be the spares for the 6/X70/X71.

(06 Nov 2015, 4:16 pm)Dan wrote 5294 returned to service today following repaint into a signal blue base livery, while 4947 and 5228 are both now at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

As such, both the "Diamond and "Highwayman" brand names have been eliminated from the fleet.

(06 Nov 2015, 11:10 am)Andreos1 wrote Didn't get id, but a Durham bound 21 (that hasn't long left Chester), doesn't have a working front blind.

(06 Nov 2015, 4:16 pm)Dan wrote 5294 returned to service today following repaint into a signal blue base livery, while 4947 and 5228 are both now at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

As such, both the "Diamond and "Highwayman" brand names have been eliminated from the fleet.

(06 Nov 2015, 5:11 pm)Michael wrote Cheers for the update.

Are 4906 and 4913 at Thornton's?

Any idea when the Citaro's will officially become 57 allocated?

(06 Nov 2015, 8:15 pm)thetravelman wrote Does anyone know how the recent changes up at Hexham are doing?

Are the new X81, 681 and 185 doing well? I wasn't sure how the 1 retrun trip per day on the X81 Hexham to Alston would do, but I suppose its better to have a service operate with a few passengers rather the bus just travel to/from Alston each day light, where it sets off on the 681 from Alston to Haltwhistle.

Has anyone managed to get any photos?

(07 Nov 2015, 6:15 pm)Diamond One wrote has 6131 been branded yet?

(07 Nov 2015, 7:13 pm)Diamond One wrote wonder if 6131 has been branded yet replies from admins only

(07 Nov 2015, 7:13 pm)Diamond One wrote wonder if 6131 has been branded yet replies from admins only

(07 Nov 2015, 7:14 pm)LeeCalder wrote No Baz it hasn't.

And remember, one of the key aspects in life is forgiveness

(07 Nov 2015, 7:18 pm)Dan wrote My reply, as a forum admin, would be to tell you to look at GX03 SVC's previous response to this question.

I don't care what your problems are with each other - but don't use this forum (or my Flickr!) to vent your anger.

(07 Nov 2015, 9:55 pm)Davie wrote 8318's front blind isn't working:

(07 Nov 2015, 10:00 pm)citaro5284 wrote Thanks Davie, I think it is driver error!

(08 Nov 2015, 11:51 am)Jimmi wrote Heavy delays on Old Durham Road. Currently on a diverted 21 stuck in the traffic not moving very far.

(08 Nov 2015, 1:55 pm)Acky81 wrote What's happening down Seaham 60s are avoiding dawdon