(01 Jun 2016, 4:32 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote That's a thing Bazza asked me on Flickr the other day.

The Contract's which require Seatbelts can not be ran by 635/636, So they cannot be spares for Hexham I don't think.
I wouldn't be surprised if there put in storage for the winter till the AD122 starts again next year.

I wouldn't think that there are issues regarding them being spares for Hexham - especially as it is only one school route which requires Seatbelts anyway, which the branded SRs can easily do if 618 is unavailable allowing 635/636 to cover for them on the Tynedale Links routes.

(01 Jun 2016, 4:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote I wouldn't think that there are issues regarding them being spares for Hexham - especially as it is only one school route which requires Seatbelts anyway, which the branded SRs can easily do if 618 is unavailable allowing 635/636 to cover for them on the Tynedale Links routes.

One could allow 556 to be withdrawn if theres ever a service cut

5247 is now branded 'Whey Aye Five 0': https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/26...otostream/

Is 9101 at Deptford yet ?

(01 Jun 2016, 6:33 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Is 9101 at Deptford yet ?

No - it's probably just going to stay at Washington for the remainder of its demonstration period with Go North East.

(01 Jun 2016, 6:54 pm)Dan wrote No - it's probably just going to stay at Washington for the remainder of its demonstration period with Go North East.

Is it actually a demonstrator though, or just a spare vehicle due to the amount VOR at Washington at the moment?

It just seems a bit coincidental that the StreetLite has arrived during a time in which there is a shortage of vehicles available, that's all.

(01 Jun 2016, 9:18 pm)LeeCalder wrote Is it actually a demonstrator though, or just a spare vehicle due to the amount VOR at Washington at the moment?

It just seems a bit coincidental that the StreetLite has arrived during a time in which there is a shortage of vehicles available, that's all.

They will be getting the necessary statistics and data from the vehicle, so it's a demonstrator.

(01 Jun 2016, 9:18 pm)LeeCalder wrote Is it actually a demonstrator though, or just a spare vehicle due to the amount VOR at Washington at the moment?

It just seems a bit coincidental that the StreetLite has arrived during a time in which there is a shortage of vehicles available, that's all.

Yes, it's a demonstrator.

Plenty of vehicles being withdrawn from the fleet at the moment that can help steady the ship at Washington: 4924 and 5170 being prime examples of this!

8333 broken down at Fewster Square... 4901 came to the rescue...

(01 Jun 2016, 10:16 pm)Dan wrote Yes, it's a demonstrator.

Plenty of vehicles being withdrawn from the fleet at the moment that can help steady the ship at Washington: 4924 and 5170 being prime examples of this!

Which board is 9101 on today?

(02 Jun 2016, 9:04 am)EL1TE wrote 8333 broken down at Fewster Square...  4901 came to the rescue...

EDIT: It didn't breakdown. I think it had an LED problem, but I am not exactly sure. Just saw it back on the Q1

(01 Jun 2016, 10:16 pm)Dan wrote Yes, it's a demonstrator.

Plenty of vehicles being withdrawn from the fleet at the moment that can help steady the ship at Washington: 4924 and 5170 being prime examples of this!

Ah right, thanks for clarifying.

(02 Jun 2016, 9:23 am)NK53 TKT wrote Which board is 9101 on today?

9101 left Washington Galleries on the 86 to Concord at approx 1015-1020

(02 Jun 2016, 9:35 am)LeeCalder wrote 9101 left Washington Galleries on the 86 to Concord at approx 1015-1020

Great

Does the 85/86 interwork?

(02 Jun 2016, 9:47 am)NK53 TKT wrote Does the 85/86 interwork?

No 2 buses for each service

(02 Jun 2016, 9:53 am)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote No 2 buses for each service

Great

Are 4924 and 5170 out in service today?

(02 Jun 2016, 11:09 am)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Are 4924 and 5170 out in service today?

If they are I hope they aren't on the 82A that I am catching, I kind of want a cadet/merit

(02 Jun 2016, 11:18 am)NK53 TKT wrote If they are I hope they aren't on the 82A that I am catching, I kind of want a cadet/merit

If its any help a merit done the 10:47 of heworth

8264 seems to be at Chester-le-Street, was sighted going up the A693 with a Chester-le-Street driver at the wheel.

BX16 CXL is another new arrival for National Express work, currently being prepared by a fitter in the depot.

9101 is awful, caught it on the 86, my plan was to loop round via Barmston Court but I couldn't so I got it to the Sainsbury's car park and for two minutes it was awful.

Onboard 6097 with no NSAs

5430 has been branded: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...141958920/

4911 looks to have been withdrawn: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...otostream/

(02 Jun 2016, 3:48 pm)S813 FVK wrote 5430 has been branded: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...141958920/

4911 looks to have been withdrawn: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...otostream/

Yes 4911 will be withdrawn after breaking down earlier on today in Seaham on service 60.  It was towed direct to Saltmeadows from where it brokedown.

(02 Jun 2016, 4:50 pm)BFK wrote Yes 4911 will be withdrawn after breaking down earlier on today in Seaham on service 60.  It was towed direct to Saltmeadows from where it brokedown.

That was my favourite Deptford renown.
At least I got 4923 today for haulage

Indigo solo, with driver training on destination, and a few staff onboard was operating on 96 route around 10:30 today.

(02 Jun 2016, 7:19 pm)park5354 wrote Indigo solo, with driver training on destination, and a few staff onboard was operating on 96 route around 10:30 today.

Passed Maingate at around 12:30pm too! 

(02 Jun 2016, 7:19 pm)park5354 wrote Indigo solo, with driver training on destination, and a few staff onboard was operating on 96 route around 10:30 today.

Hmm, Who said the 17 was going to the Metrocentre..?

Bloody hell I hope it isn't going the 96 route as it would be quicker to get the 1 to Gateshead then X66 from North Tyneside!

(02 Jun 2016, 7:27 pm)Tom wrote Bloody hell I hope it isn't going the 96 route as it would be quicker to get the 1 to Gateshead then X66 from North Tyneside!

Wonder if that is where the merger of routes will be?
Another cross city route, that can bump up revenue on the 96 perhaps?
Just like the 58.