(13 Jun 2016, 8:23 am)thebat37 wrote Saw a pair of Brighton Omnidekka's heading north up the A1 yesterday. They could have been going anywhere but does anyone know if GNE is getting anymore?

Two delivered yesterday, and it was noted on here that they'd been taken to Stanley and then on to Riverside. 

I think it's one to wait and see beyond that.

A photo has appeared on one of the many North East Facebook Group of the two transferred Omnidekkas (see attached - copyright belongs to Michael Mccalla) which are GX03 SSZ and GX03STZ - the two convertible open top versions

(13 Jun 2016, 10:54 am)Kuyoyo wrote A photo has appeared on one of the many North East Facebook Group of the two transferred Omnidekkas (see attached - copyright belongs to Michael Mccalla) which are GX03 SSZ and GX03STZ - the two convertible open top versions

Could this indicate GNE gaining the Sight Seeing route from stagecoach?

I just saw (and heard) 547 (I think) come up along the A692. I heard it before I saw it, and it was similar speeds to the broken V327LCG the other day. I don't have high hopes for any of those two buses, they sound ill and make the street smell awful.

(13 Jun 2016, 11:30 am)JP6004 wrote Could this indicate GNE gaining the Sight Seeing route from stagecoach?

I'd say it's more a case that it's a continuation of the 03-reg batch GNE received last year. 617 & 618 form part of that.

GNE Fleet List states 5292 Out of Service.....does this mean its been returned following the Police investigation?

(13 Jun 2016, 2:23 pm)JP6004 wrote GNE Fleet List states 5292 Out of Service.....does this mean its been returned following the Police investigation?

No - it means it's still out of service whilst parked up at Hogarths, Birtley.

(13 Jun 2016, 2:34 pm)Dan wrote No - it means it's still out of service whilst parked up at Hogarths, Birtley.

Awwww. Any idea when it will return? Its been 9 month now...

What police investigation?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efgPMxuWmtQ

(13 Jun 2016, 2:57 pm)NK53 TKT wrote What police investigation?

It was involved in a fatality whilst in service. It's an ongoing legal case, so not open for discussion on the forum.

Go North East attended Tanfield Railway again yesterday like last year, promoting the 'Friends of Red Kites Association', with 5410:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/northeastb...ed-public/

With the last Scania getting repainted "Red" for the 39, when will we see them branded?

3866 was seen doing driver training near the Aldi in Dunston, is this at Riverside now??

(13 Jun 2016, 5:44 pm)EL1TE wrote 3866 was seen doing driver training near the Aldi in Dunston, is this at Riverside now??

I've seen by riverside vykings up near lanchester before on training, I feel they just go where ever there's an area that fits a specified list of requirements. If you see my picture on flickr https://flic.kr/p/HYseA7 this particular bus has been floating around Lobley Hill and everywhere imbetween there and Percy Main.

(13 Jun 2016, 5:44 pm)EL1TE wrote 3866 was seen doing driver training near the Aldi in Dunston, is this at Riverside now??

Still at Percy Main.  It was doing route training for new service 11 (replacement for 96).

(13 Jun 2016, 5:44 pm)EL1TE wrote 3866 was seen doing driver training near the Aldi in Dunston, is this at Riverside now??

No, but they may be using the DFDS buses in between runs on the Bergens for route learning.

Seen a Nexus Solo SR parked up in Gateshead Interchange which appeared to of been repainted from the glimpse I got of it.

(13 Jun 2016, 3:59 pm)Adrian wrote It was involved in a fatality whilst in service. It's an ongoing legal case, so not open for discussion on the forum.

OK, I understand

How many more Scania's will go Blue?

(13 Jun 2016, 6:52 pm)Malarkey wrote Seen a Nexus Solo SR parked up in Gateshead Interchange which appeared to of been repainted from the glimpse I got of it.

639 has been to SMR

(13 Jun 2016, 7:06 pm)citaro5284 wrote 639 has been to SMR

Interesting, this means 637 and 638 are dedicated to the 353 then

(13 Jun 2016, 7:09 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Interesting, this means 637 and 638 are dedicated to the 353 then

What Colour is 639 ??

(13 Jun 2016, 7:20 pm)Ryan99 wrote What Colour is 639 ??

Nexus base livery.

(13 Jun 2016, 7:44 pm)Malarkey wrote Nexus base livery.

Nothing special then

Who brings the New and second hand buses here to the North East.

For example the buses now coming up from Brighton & Hove, who brings them, do GNE send down drivers or do B&H drivers bring them up?

Are the Omnidekkas that are coming from B&H likely to receive a re-furb? Just looking at Dans photos of the interior of one of them, the seating looks quite worn in places.

I do like the drivers cab though!

What sort of life span will GNE be expecting to get from these Omnidekkas, considering that they are already around 12 to 13 years old.

(13 Jun 2016, 9:36 pm)thetravelman wrote Are the Omnidekkas that are coming from B&H likely to receive a re-furb? Just looking at Dans photos of the interior of one of them, the seating looks quite worn in places.

I do like the drivers cab though!

What sort of life span will GNE be expecting to get from these Omnidekkas, considering that they are already around 12 to 13 years old.

I'd be very surprised if they weren't at least retrimmmed. Part of the previous batch wasn't, but after less than a year in service here, I'd argue that they need to be done.

I'd expect the same as the B7 Presidents... so 4 years max from the 03 regs.

(13 Jun 2016, 9:10 pm)thetravelman wrote Who brings the New and second hand buses here to the North East.

For example the buses now coming up from Brighton & Hove, who brings them, do GNE send down drivers or do B&H drivers bring them up?

They meet half way.

Brighton & Hove's staff will take them so far, then Go North East's staff will meet them and take them back up to the North East (having travelled down in one of the company vans/minibuses).

The handover point is usually at Watford Gap Services.

How long can we expect to have 9102 for?