(20 Feb 2016, 8:18 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Where was 9105 today I hoped it on the 74 but 557 was allocated

Probably the local services in Hexham.

(20 Feb 2016, 8:20 pm)Davie wrote Probably the local services in Hexham.

or in the depot

(20 Feb 2016, 8:33 pm)Diamond One wrote or in the depot

Just a guess.

(19 Feb 2016, 7:46 pm)BusLoverMum wrote And it'll not be able to detour, now that the Cannon is one of its stops. With its current schedule, it can nip up Dryden road way, if it needs to.

Have to admit, I rather enjoyed the detour via Shipcote that the X21 has been taking, south bound, recently. A little more scenic than the police station and a block of flats.

Further to that, once its served the Cannon northbound it won't be able to detour via Dryden Road to Shipcote, because Beaconsfield Road is going to be closed during these coming roadworks.

Here's an idea, but how about some factual posts in response to a question? Rather than assumptions and guesses. He could probably come up with a dozen assumptions himself.

The fleet news doesn't even say that it has entered service at Hexham yet.

(20 Feb 2016, 8:20 pm)Davie wrote Probably the local services in Hexham.

OK I wonder when it will make a public appearance

(20 Feb 2016, 8:36 pm)big mac wrote Further to that, once its served the Cannon northbound it won't be able to detour via Dryden Road to Shipcote, because Beaconsfield Road is going to be closed during these coming roadworks.

At least there'll be very comfortable tables to while away the delays

(20 Feb 2016, 8:36 pm)big mac wrote Further to that, once its served the Cannon northbound it won't be able to detour via Dryden Road to Shipcote, because Beaconsfield Road is going to be closed during these coming roadworks.

Could always turn right and go down Belle Vue Bank, then along Saltwell Road and rejoin the normal route at Harlow Green.

(20 Feb 2016, 8:44 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote OK I wonder when it will make a public appearance

It does, normally it is allocated to 681, 185 and X81, the 74 normally get's darts. I use it fairly commonly, I know that they usually use darts.

(20 Feb 2016, 9:24 pm)NK53 TKT wrote It does, normally it is allocated to 681, 185 and X81, the 74 normally get's darts. I use it fairly commonly, I know that they usually use darts.

But if it always uses mpds how come 5210 appears oftern

(20 Feb 2016, 9:26 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote But if it always uses mpds how come 5210 appears oftern

5210 has been seen more recently than it used to, I once had 5229. 5210 only ever gets allocated through the week as there are less passengers on a weekend.

(20 Feb 2016, 8:44 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote OK I wonder when it will make a public appearance

Monday at a guess am gonna ask a contact of mine before Monday when is it out

(20 Feb 2016, 9:26 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote But if it always uses mpds how come 5210 appears oftern

74 and 688 are longer routes due to capacity wise thus why 5210 is always on there Solos will work for the rest of the services

(19 Feb 2016, 1:46 pm)Michael wrote Thanks for the update Bazza, hopefully the last 3 arrive early next week. 


Hopefully the Streetlites are next.

Another two should have arrived today, with the last one on Monday - subject to ferry sailings.

Next will be the Solo for Hexham, then Percy Main.

The Streetlite will not start delivery until the after the middle of April.

(20 Feb 2016, 8:18 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Where was 9105 today I hoped it on the 74 but 557 was allocated

(20 Feb 2016, 8:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote The fleet news doesn't even say that it has entered service at Hexham yet.

I don't think it was used on Friday, as the vehicle had yet to receive a list of the destination codes (with it being a Mobitec destination, each screen is done based on a number, as opposed to route number with variants).

It was used on the 681/X81 etc cycle yesterday. I did get a photograph of it at Haltwhistle yesterday afternoon, but didn't have time to update the news, as I was out all day and then out all night (so just playing catch up on the forum now).

(20 Feb 2016, 11:17 pm)busmanT wrote Another two should have arrived today, with the last one on Monday - subject to ferry sailings.

6304 and 6305 did indeed arrive yesterday morning.

(21 Feb 2016, 10:01 am)Dan wrote I don't think it was used on Friday, as the vehicle had yet to receive a list of the destination codes (with it being a Mobitec destination, each screen is done based on a number, as opposed to route number with variants).

It was used on the 681/X81 etc cycle yesterday. I did get a photograph of it at Haltwhistle yesterday afternoon, but didn't have time to update the news, as I was out all day and then out all night (so just playing catch up on the forum now).


6304 and 6305 did indeed arrive yesterday morning.

Have you got the reg plate for these that would be a big help

(21 Feb 2016, 10:12 am),Diamond One wrote Have you got the reg plate for these that would be a big help

Using logic, the only possibilities are NK16 BXD (6304) and NK16 BXE (6305)

(21 Feb 2016, 10:16 am)S813 FVK wrote Using logic, the only possibilities are NK16 BXD (6304) and NK16 BXE (6305)

That is rumoured weather it's true or not need Dan to confirm and double check and I am sorted

(20 Feb 2016, 11:17 pm)busmanT wrote Another two should have arrived today, with the last one on Monday - subject to ferry sailings.

Next will be the Solo for Hexham, then Percy Main.

The Streetlite will not start delivery until the after the middle of April.

Thanks for the update

Shame the Streelites aren't arriving until after the middle of April =(

(21 Feb 2016, 10:01 am)Dan wrote I don't think it was used on Friday, as the vehicle had yet to receive a list of the destination codes (with it being a Mobitec destination, each screen is done based on a number, as opposed to route number with variants).

It was used on the 681/X81 etc cycle yesterday. I did get a photograph of it at Haltwhistle yesterday afternoon, but didn't have time to update the news, as I was out all day and then out all night (so just playing catch up on the forum now).


6304 and 6305 did indeed arrive yesterday morning.

Full day and night drinking Dan?, don't deny it! 

(21 Feb 2016, 11:18 am)Michael wrote Thanks for the update

Shame the Streelites aren't arriving until after the middle of April =(

It's probably a good thing logistically though! I suppose it means you're not preparing the entire order for service at once.

(21 Feb 2016, 11:24 am)Adrian wrote It's probably a good thing logistically though! I suppose it means you're not preparing the entire order for service at once.

It is but i was hoping it would be after the Streetdecks, with it being the same company.


I would imagine that 566-569 will start to go in for repaint soon, if the SOLO's are due after Streetdecks, as these are the younger of the current MPD's branded for NTL, they'll probables replace 542, 547, 548 in the fleet.


Which other MPD's from the Tynedale Links will be repainted in to Yellow & Blue?

How come 3859 & 39421 have swapped depots again?

(21 Feb 2016, 11:30 am)Michael wrote It is but i was hoping it would be after the Streetdecks, with it being the same company.


I would imagine that 566-569 will start to go in for repaint soon, if the SOLO's are due after Streetdecks, as these are the younger of the current MPD's branded for NTL, they'll probables replace 542, 547, 548 in the fleet.


Which other MPD's from the Tynedale Links will be repainted in to Yellow & Blue?

Doesn't work like that Michael unfortunately.  It all depends on when the Streetlite order was placed and then how many vehicles are getting built on the Streetlite line in the factory.

(21 Feb 2016, 11:57 am)citaro5284 wrote Doesn't work like that Michael unfortunately.  It all depends on when the Streetlite order was placed and then how many vehicles are getting built on the Streetlite line in the factory.

Ye.... =(, i hope GNE have decided to keep the exact same colour/brand for the Prince Bishops, with a few modifications to fit the Streetlites....

(21 Feb 2016, 10:12 am)Diamond One wrote Have you got the reg plate for these that would be a big help

6304 (NK16 BXD)
6305 (NK16 BXE)

(21 Feb 2016, 11:22 am)Michael wrote Full day and night drinking Dan?, don't deny it! 

Can't deny the full night bit, haha.

(21 Feb 2016, 11:49 am)dannygee wrote How come 3859 & 39421 have swapped depots again?

Might be to give an extra spare for the x9/10

(21 Feb 2016, 12:27 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Might be to give an extra spare for the x9/10

Riverside have plenty of spares they have 3942/63/4 and 6071.

(21 Feb 2016, 12:28 pm)DanPicken wrote Riverside have plenty of spares they have 3942/63/4 and 6071.

You forgot 6084 so i suppose there is no reason for this transfer

(21 Feb 2016, 12:32 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote You forgot 6084 so i suppose there is no reason for this transfer

Knew I'd forget one bus.