(17 May 2015, 9:28 am)Robert wrote I've deleted my post, just for you  

Far too quick to be quoting my posts on a Sunday morning! I'm sure each of my posts usually gets edited about three times within the first few minutes of posting it.

(17 May 2015, 9:29 am)Sidthebusbabe wrote Yes, I saw a couple of B10's on the 47 before a B9 made an appearence.

That should be the last time you'll see a Volvo B10BLE on the 47 on a Sunday!

Although the main Monday - Saturday operation of service "Red Kite" service 47 is now standalone and no longer interworks with "Toon Link" services 11/31/32 as it did in the past when a part of the "Toon Link" brand, the Sunday operation of "Red Kite" service 47 still interworks with "Toon Link" services 11/31/32. The PVR of 6 is an even split of three "Red Kite" branded Volvo B9TLs and three "Toon Link" branded Scania OmniCitys (when they are repainted, branded and enter service).

I personally would have preferred to see all four Volvo B9TLs used in addition to a red Volvo B7TL/Wright Gemini and 6084, to reduce the amount of customer confusion. However, I'd assume that the logic in keeping one Volvo B9TL off the road is so it can be serviced on the Sunday, reducing the likelihood of a red spare having to be used during the week.

(17 May 2015, 8:26 am)Arcticrossy92 wrote On another note what are the small long thin screens for near the door, are those for destinations, and will it just be the stop name that appears.

(17 May 2015, 8:28 am)Robert wrote For the Next Stop Announcements i believe. 

Yes, they are for the Next Stop system rather than the TFT monitors.  They are similar to what TFL use in London.

(17 May 2015, 9:34 am)citaro5284 wrote Yes, they are for the Next Stop system rather than the TFT monitors.  They are similar to what TFL use in London.

Any idea when they'll be turned on for the C&C?

(17 May 2015, 9:32 am)Dan wrote That should be the last time you'll see a Volvo B10BLE on the 47 on a Sunday!

With the B9's entering service, does that mean Riversides Olympian's have being withdrawn or have they moved back to Stanley?

(17 May 2015, 9:40 am)Michael wrote With the B9's entering service, does that mean Riversides Olympian's have being withdrawn or have they moved back to Stanley?

No movements have yet occurred. When they do, I will post them.

I would suggest that it's unlikely that the entry into service of the four new Volvo B9TLs would allow for four Volvo Olympians to be withdrawn. Remember, service 47 was previously allocated the Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse vehicles. As such, these were the vehicles released for cascade to another service.

Are there any updates on when the deckers from Brighton are out?

(17 May 2015, 9:42 am)Swiny1 wrote Are there any updates on when the deckers from Brighton are out?

There's been no confirmation on a date for which they are due to enter service just yet, but there is still a fair amount of work to be done on them. 

In addition to those noted on this news article, these vehicles have now been repainted into Go North East's corporate livery:
- 6127 (GX03 SVA)
- 6130 (GX03 SVE)
- 6131 (YN04 GJE)

6133 (YN04 GJG) is currently being prepared for repaint, with this vehicle additionally having its seats re-trimmed into Go North East's standard blue seating moquette.

(17 May 2015, 9:42 am)Dan wrote No movements have yet occurred. When they do, I will post them.

I would suggest that it's unlikely that the entry into service of the four new Volvo B9TLs would allow for four Volvo Olympians to be withdrawn. Remember, service 47 was previously allocated the Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse vehicles. As such, these were the vehicles released for cascade to another service.

Ah yes, forgot they were allocated single deckers haha

Will the Eclipses be allocated to just one route or will they be used on any services which need them?

(17 May 2015, 9:37 am)Michael wrote Any idea when they'll be turned on for the C&C?

Pretty soon, but we are just waiting for the audio coming from a radio station, then of course we have to put the audio together with the text, then go and test it.

(17 May 2015, 9:45 am)Michael wrote Ah yes, forgot they were allocated single deckers haha

Will the Eclipses be allocated to just one route or will they be used on any service?

I think you've passed your question quota, now, Michael!  

Thanks. Any more info in allocation. I heard the first deliveries to Stanley.

(17 May 2015, 9:46 am)Swiny1 wrote Thanks. Any more info in allocation. I heard the first deliveries to Stanley.

The first ten to arrive have all been confirmed on Go North East's fleet list as being allocated to Stanley Depot. It is thought that they are due to replace the Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne vehicles.

(17 May 2015, 9:46 am)Dan wrote I think you've passed your question quota, now, Michael!  

Because you've said that... 


When will we see the next 14 new buses start to arrive?

Cheers Dan. Be nice to see some allocated elsewhere

(17 May 2015, 9:49 am)Michael wrote Because you've said that... 

When will we see the next 14 new buses start to arrive?

I would imagine that, because Go North East has confirmed on the public domain that they have ordered these 14 vehicles, they are now being manufactured.

(17 May 2015, 9:50 am)Dan wrote I would imagine that, because Go North East has confirmed on the public domain that they have ordered these 14 vehicles, they are now being manufactured.

I reckon they could be for the Coaster!
Could definitely do with deckers at peak times.

(17 May 2015, 9:50 am)Dan wrote I would imagine that, because Go North East has confirmed on the public domain that they have ordered these 14 vehicles, they are now being manufactured.

Alright don't have to get all sarcastic, was just asking when the first of the remaining 14 new buses will start to arrive...

(17 May 2015, 9:53 am)Michael wrote Alright don't have to get all sarcastic, was just asking when the first of the remaining 14 new buses will start to arrive...

Was my genuine answer to the question - wasn't intended as sarcasm at all! Takes 2 - 3 months to build a bus, so when they arrive all depends on when they placed the order and how much work the manufacturer of the bus has to do prior to building them...

(17 May 2015, 9:54 am)Dan wrote Was my genuine answer to the question - wasn't intended as sarcasm at all!

It bloody better be!  

I reckon the 14 new buses will be for Crusader. 

The Eclipses will move to the 57 - allowing the FAB 57 B10's to be withdrawn.

(17 May 2015, 9:58 am)Michael wrote It bloody better be!  

I reckon the 14 new buses will be for Crusader. 

The Eclipses will move to the 57 - allowing the FAB 57 B10's to be withdrawn.

Do you not think if the Crusader receives investment, the Citaros could go on the 57?

I think the Eclipses will be for the 67/69. 

Never seen so much discussion on here on a Sunday. It's certainly a rarity!

(17 May 2015, 9:59 am)Tom wrote Do you not think if the Crusader receives investment, the Citaros could go on the 57?

I think the Eclipses will be for the 67/69. 

I'll stick to what i said before:


5 to Hexham (1 spare)
5 to Waggonway 

Rest of them around the depots for spares...  

Or 

11 to Highwayman 
2 will move to a spare role. 

Edit:

8 to Loop 
5 to Fab 57 

Scania's replace the B10's 
FAB 57 B10's withdrawn.

(17 May 2015, 10:07 am)Robert wrote Never seen so much discussion on here on a Sunday. It's certainly a rarity!

Aye, but most of it is Michael...

(17 May 2015, 9:45 am)citaro5284 wrote Pretty soon, but we are just waiting for the audio coming from a radio station, then of course we have to put the audio together with the text, then go and test it.

Thank god it's not Jenny!

Quote: "You're next stop is.........'YAWN', the Regent Centre"

Who is it then? S&K, Brian Moore or Stu and Kelly?

(17 May 2015, 10:19 am)DaveyBowyer wrote Thank god it's not Jenny!

Quote: "You're next stop is.........'YAWN', the Regent Centre"

Who is it then? S&K, Brian Moore or Stu and Kelly?

You are getting as bad as Michael for the questions...haha

Just have to wait and see (and hear)!

Or, they could even use Paddy Mcguiness (part of the Bauer Radio network)

"Let the Eldon, see the Sqaure, wallets and purses reveal yourselves"

I would like to see some allocated to Chester for X21 or X25

(17 May 2015, 10:22 am)DaveyBowyer wrote Or, they could even use Paddy Mcguiness (part of the Bauer Radio network)

"Let the Eldon, see the Sqaure, wallets and purses reveal yourselves"

I can just imagine...

On another note, I think that the 14 new vehicles could be for the following:

- 13 + 1 spare for the Crusader (don't know the type but probably deckers).
- 12 + 2 spare deckers for Citylink with the Versas going on the Crusader.
- 14 new deckers for the Red Arrows with 2 Gemini's remaining as spares (1 of them does additional workings) owing to their provision of free Wi-Fi and NSA's.

I don't think it will be the Coaster because if it was, then they'd order either 1 or 2 spare vehicles on top.

(17 May 2015, 10:35 am)DaveyBowyer wrote On another note, I think that the 14 new vehicles could be for the following:

- 13 + 1 spare for the Crusader (don't know the type but probably deckers).
- 12 + 2 spare deckers for Citylink with the Versas going on the Crusader.
- 14 new deckers for the Red Arrows with 2 Gemini's remaining as spares (1 of them does additional workings) owing to their provision of free Wi-Fi and NSA's.

I don't think it will be the Coaster because if it was, then they'd order either 1 or 2 spare vehicles on top.

Based on the law of averages, probability and inevitably, one day you could hit on and be right about those X1 deckers! :p