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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - NK53 TKT - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:24 pm)NK06JXC wrote Thanks for clarifying that.
If I was to preserve one of them Scanias, I would try and purchase one of;
4926, 4934, 4944, 4949, 5219, 5227 or 5230.

I would get 5218 or 4932

(12 Oct 2016, 7:41 pm)NK06JXC wrote 4936 and 5207 are also two Scanias I'd like to preserve.

I had 4936 on the X36 recently and it was vile, I would avoid that one Wink


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - NK06JXC - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:51 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I would get 5218 or 4932
I've not been on either of them recently, I'll have to try them down and have a ride one a couple of them.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Tom - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:33 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Aye, I agree that there's a lot of Solar's that are nice. But there's some that are pretty bad too haha.

Wouldn't be expecting them to Donate one, But by the time there withdrawn they'll not cost much really considering most will be fit for Scrap by then.

 

4929,4930,31 and 35 or 4949 are the earlier ones outlined, 5214,20,21 or 30 are the later ones outlined if the purchase of a 49** isn't successful.

The list can change of course  Wink

Good luck with it! It will cost loads to maintain them I would think though! How many of you are planning to buy it like? Wouldn't be so bad if there are a few of you splitting the cost I guess.

I'm sure members of the forum including me would hopefully be willing to donate something if you can't raise enough too


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - NK53 TKT - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:53 pm)Tom wrote I'm sure members of the forum including me would hopefully be willing to donate something if you can't raise enough too

Agreed


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:53 pm)Tom wrote Good luck with it! It will cost loads to maintain them I would think though! How many of you are planning to buy it like? Wouldn't be so bad if there are a few of you splitting the cost I guess.

I'm sure members of the forum including me would hopefully be willing to donate something if you can't raise enough too

Thanks  Smile Just the one I'm planning to buy, L94s are canny reliable machine's if maintained good so hopefully that will happen if one gets bought.

Nothings confirmed or anything yet, I'll let you know if anything's going to happen when the time comes for them to be withdrawn.

Thank you for the generosity

(12 Oct 2016, 7:56 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Agreed

Like said above, Thanks for your generosity.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Adrian - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:33 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Aye, I agree that there's a lot of Solar's that are nice. But there's some that are pretty bad too haha.

Wouldn't be expecting them to Donate one, But by the time there withdrawn they'll not cost much really considering most will be fit for Scrap by then.
You will still be looking at a few thousand, as they will want close to the book value or at least the scrap value for the vehicle. You then have the ongoing cost of storage on top of the initial outlay.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:07 pm)Adrian wrote You will still be looking at a few thousand, as they will want close to the book value or at least the scrap value for the vehicle. You then have the ongoing cost of storage on top of the initial outlay.

Id predict they'll be around the same value as the Lolyne's ( Earliest Models ) when they leave, Which was around £5000.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - streetlite5402 - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:17 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Id predict they'll be around the same value as the Lolyne's ( Earliest Models ) when they leave, Which was around £5000.

Think some B10s went to Ensign for quite a bit less than £5,000, around £3,000 I heard. Would hazard a guess at an L94UB raking in a similar amount, but prices can and will change.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - LeeCalder - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:17 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Id predict they'll be around the same value as the Lolyne's ( Earliest Models ) when they leave, Which was around £5000.

The price for a Lolyne is £2,500.

That excludes the tyre prices etc


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Ambassador - 12 Oct 2016

Talk of preserving a 2001 bus...way to feel old.

I find Solars completely characterless, run of the mill uninteresting vehicles.

For better candidates for preservation....but alas, kids today!


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Andreos1 - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:07 pm)Adrian wrote You will still be looking at a few thousand, as they will want close to the book value or at least the scrap value for the vehicle. You then have the ongoing cost of storage on top of the initial outlay.

Along with any fuel, taxes and replacement parts. Not forgetting the need for someone to drive (or even shunt) the thing, as well as actually carrying out the maintenance.

Wish them all the luck in the world, with what is a very ambitious idea.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Rapidsnap - 13 Oct 2016

If anyone is after the Optare Metrodecker I wouldn't bother as it's currently parked up at the rear of Washington depot.

Also does anyone know if 704 is in service yet?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Dan - 13 Oct 2016

Our friends at Go North East love to tease!

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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Brian13 - 13 Oct 2016

5391s wifi is not working
6054 is missing branding on the driver's side
6125 front destination screen partialy working.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - S813 FVK - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 4:09 pm)Brian13 wrote 5391s wifi is not working

It doesn't have wifi fitted?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Brian13 - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 4:09 pm)S813 FVK wrote It doesn't have wifi fitted?

Thought the X66 Streetlites had wifi


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Craig Smith - 13 Oct 2016

Hello.

I know A little about bus preservation. Wile not wanting to put anyone off there is A lot of things that you NEED in place before you even get your bus to preserve.

First thing is the cost of your bus. Your looking at around £3,500 for A Y reg Scania L94. That's the book price. The 52 reg ones £9,to 11K.

Next is you need A place to put it. Undercover storage will put you back around £60 to £80 A month. Then you have the restoration budget. For A Scania L94 Wright Solar I would say your looking at around £2000. That will get you the retrim and paint to restore it inside and out.

Then your looking at getting the work done if you cannot do it yourself. The NNRG charge £60 per hour. Others I know charge more.

After you have restored it you need the running costs to pay. Tax £130 for 6 months. MOT £60. Insurance and breakdown £300.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Michael - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 2:47 pm)Dan wrote Our friends at Go North East love to tease!

Don't get it?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 4:44 pm)Craig Smith wrote Hello.

I know A little about bus preservation. Wile not wanting to put anyone off there is A lot of things that you NEED in place before you even get your bus to preserve.

First thing is the cost of your bus. Your looking at around £3,500 for A Y reg Scania L94. That's the book price. The 52 reg ones £9,to 11K.

Next is you need A place to put it. Undercover storage will put you back around £60 to £80 A month. Then you have the restoration budget. For A Scania L94 Wright Solar I would say your looking at around £2000. That will get you the retrim and paint to restore it inside and out.

Then your looking at getting the work done if you cannot do it yourself. The NNRG charge £60 per hour. Others I know charge more.

After you have restored it you need the running costs to pay. Tax £130 for 6 months. MOT £60. Insurance and breakdown £300.

Hi

It is a Y Reg Solar that I'm looking at, But its just a plan atm and nothings confirmed or anything.

I'll keep it in mind if this plan goes forward.

Though I ask people to not build there hopes about it, Its just a plan.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - beefcake - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 2:47 pm)Dan wrote Our friends at Go North East love to tease!

Is this a hint at the new logo?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Tom - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 5:06 pm)Michael wrote Don't get it?

New logo?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - S813 FVK - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 5:09 pm)Tom wrote New logo?

What it looks like to me, yes. Wouldn't have spotted it myself though.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Brian13 - 13 Oct 2016

Didn't realise the upper deck back seats on Omnidekkas were different. Plus 6130 has different types of seating moquettes throughout. Also there are 3 Levantes parked up at the front of Riverside. 2 national express the other plain white


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Michael - 13 Oct 2016

Can't see any difference to it, looks the same.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Dan - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 5:10 pm)S813 FVK wrote Wouldn't have spotted it myself though.


There's me thinking you were eagle-eyed!

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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - S813 FVK - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 5:42 pm)Dan wrote There's me thinking you were eagle-eyed!

Sent from my SM-T813 using Tapatalk

I wish!


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Jamie M - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 5:16 pm)Brian13 wrote Didn't realise the upper deck back seats on Omnidekkas were different. Plus 6130 has different types of seating moquettes throughout. Also there are 3 Levantes parked up at the front of Riverside. 2 national express the other plain white
About 15% of stanley's omnidekkas seats are the wrong moquettes.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Brian13 - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 7:01 pm)Jamie M wrote About 15% of stanley's omnidekkas seats are the wrong moquettes.

I remember the Merc bendy buses being like that


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Jamie M - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 4:10 pm)Brian13 wrote Thought the X66 Streetlites had wifi
I was confused once about this, but they don't. The only part of the flat-pack assembly of the streetlites not installed!


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Brian13 - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 7:05 pm)Jamie M wrote I was confused once about this, but they don't. The only part of the flat-pack assembly of the streetlites not installed!

I automatically thought they did considering they run to Metrocentre and it's a popular service with newish buses plus the 05 plate 100 vehicles have wifi