(24 Feb 2016, 4:55 pm)Ambassador wrote 3695 is squealing like a banshee everytime it pulls away

I'm on one of Deptfords Vykings and it sounds terrible

(24 Feb 2016, 3:22 pm)Si1989 wrote

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White solo Sr at saltmeadows road

If one has arrived it'll be for the North Tyne Links, interesting choice of colour though.. i think white picks up and shows all the dirt...

(24 Feb 2016, 3:22 pm)Si1989 wrote

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White solo Sr at saltmeadows road

YJ65 ELW.

(24 Feb 2016, 5:18 pm)Michael wrote If one has arrived it'll be for the North Tyne Links, interesting choice of colour though.. i think white picks up and shows all the dirt...

(24 Feb 2016, 5:26 pm)S813 FVK wrote YJ65 ELW.

Fleet number 9104 - just another loan.

Unlike the others; I don't think this one will be for Hexham, though!

(24 Feb 2016, 5:49 pm)Dan wrote Fleet number 9104 - just another loan.

Unlike the others; I don't think this one will be for Hexham, though!

Is it for Percy Main?

(24 Feb 2016, 5:49 pm)Dan wrote Fleet number 9104 - just another loan.

Unlike the others; I don't think this one will be for Hexham, though!

Percy Main?

(24 Feb 2016, 6:01 pm)Michael wrote Is it for Percy Main?

Is it for washington or deptford or even peterlee

Get it sent to Crook , you can have 571 or 572 take yer pick haha

(24 Feb 2016, 5:49 pm)Dan wrote Fleet number 9104 - just another loan.

Unlike the others; I don't think this one will be for Hexham, though!

Now rumoured to be at Deptford.

(24 Feb 2016, 8:26 pm)S813 FVK wrote Now rumoured to be at Deptford.

That's correct!

Doubt it will see service this week.

(24 Feb 2016, 8:52 pm)Dan wrote That's correct!

Doubt it will see service this week.

38/238?

(24 Feb 2016, 8:52 pm)Dan wrote That's correct!

Doubt it will see service this week.

Any pictures?

(24 Feb 2016, 8:52 pm)Dan wrote That's correct!

Doubt it will see service this week.

wonder what service it will be allocated to for time being?

(24 Feb 2016, 9:13 pm)Diamond One wrote wonder what service it will be allocated to for time being?

We'll just have to wait and see, won't we?

(24 Feb 2016, 9:15 pm)S813 FVK wrote We'll just have to wait and see, won't we?

I believe the 700.

(24 Feb 2016, 9:45 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote I believe the 700.

My guess is the 238, but I guess we'll find out soon.

(24 Feb 2016, 9:45 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote I believe the 700.

I reckon it will be on the 20. Covering for a purple Solar

(24 Feb 2016, 9:56 pm)Andreos1 wrote I reckon it will be on the 20. Covering for a purple Solar

Haha

How long is this one (9104) expected to stay for, as I'm away on a Roadtrip next week.

(24 Feb 2016, 9:45 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote I believe the 700.

The Solo Sr's on the 700 are due for repaint next year, expect for 640 which arrived a year later.

Wonder if the Sunderland uni, the council (not sure who else funds it) are thinking about putting bigger buses on it.

When does the contract come up for renewal?

(24 Feb 2016, 10:12 pm)Michael wrote When does the contract come up for renewal?

Think I read somewhere it was a five year contract.

(24 Feb 2016, 10:06 pm)GMitchelhill wrote How long is this one (9104) expected to stay for, as I'm away on a Roadtrip next week.

Should be at least four weeks.

(24 Feb 2016, 10:18 pm)Davie wrote Think I read somewhere it was a five year contract.

I think it could be, means its up for grabs next year...

What causes a vehicle to be fitted with a tachograph? What are the merits to doing it, or is it under legal obligation?

(24 Feb 2016, 10:54 pm)Jamie M wrote What causes a vehicle to be fitted with a tachograph? What are the merits to doing it, or is it under legal obligation?

All vehicles that operate under EU rules must be fitted with tachographs, however, there is a dispensation for UK domestic vehicles that can operate within 50 km of their base.

Some routes are, indeed, less than 50km, however, some operators are dividing-up their routes (no change of driver or vehicle) by changing the destination blind.

At present, these split routes are accepted to be within the letter of the law (if not the spirit) and therefore routes like the Arriva 685 from Newcastle to Carlisle continue to operate without tachographs by changing at Haydon Bridge.

There are also differences in driver's hours and breaks between the EU regulations and UK domestic (non tacho) operations.


There are 3 sets of rules that could apply to your journey:


Rules on Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs


EU (tachograph operation) hours

(24 Feb 2016, 9:06 pm)Michael wrote Any pictures?

Not of it at Go North East but one of it when it was at Yeomans:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/30461364@N...a2-E5yoN9/

It is also fitted with a white LED destination display.

9104 has gone to Hexham without use at Deptford - information from our news section.

at least i now know where 9104 now is meanwhile at least 4 more streetdecks have been branded - information news from our news section

Handy 9104 haa gone to Hexham, was about to head up there now.

When do these streetdecks enter service ?