(15 Apr 2018, 8:19 pm)NewcastleOne wrote What’s the difference between the 900 and 901

901 is used for South Hylton to Heworth - probables because Network Rail maintain that line

900 is used for the rest of the line


Although some reason, i'm thinking there once was a 902.

(15 Apr 2018, 8:27 pm)Michael wrote 901 is used for South Hylton to Heworth - probables because Network Rail maintain that line

900 is used for the rest of the line


Although some reason, i'm thinking there once was a 902.

Thank you

901 is used along the whole of the Green Line, not just the Heworth to South Hylton part.
Of course, when it's the central section closed, unless some of each route at either end is also involved in the closure, all replacements run as 900s (like today)

(15 Apr 2018, 8:43 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 901 is used along the whole of the Green Line, not just the Heworth to South Hylton part.
Of course, when it's the central section closed, unless some of each route at either end is also involved in the closure, all replacements run as 900s (like today)

Ah right thanks.

Just wondering, which bus will the last 900 be out of curiosity?

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From heworth

6126 was also on Metro Replacements yesterday, de-branded.

(15 Apr 2018, 5:17 pm)JM03 wrote Saw 3943 on 900 what operated X88 then?

The X88 is supposed to be allocated Volvo B9s on Sundays. On paper, 3943 had originally been allocated to the X88 board yesterday, but a changeover took place with 6054 prior to both buses leaving the depot.

Aside from the Metro Replacement driver preferring 3943 to 6054 (    ); the board 3943 was allocated to on Metro Replacement was supposed to be parked up at Gateshead Interchange from 14:00 until 22:00, so was a sensible swap with 6054 (with the X88 on paper operating more mileage, benefits from better fuel economy, passenger benefits of Wi-Fi / Next Stop Announcements).

In reality; 3943 ended up getting used all day, with a Tyne Valley Ten Volvo B9 being parked up from 14:00 to 22:00 instead. Best laid plans..!

(15 Apr 2018, 6:25 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Are GNE doing Metro Replacements for the next 2 weekends (22/28/29) or is it another operator

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Yes, Go North East are doing both weekends.

(15 Apr 2018, 7:53 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Go North East Tyne Valley Ten 6071 / NK62 FAA by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Speaking of that, 6071 had 901 on the destination today when only the 900 was due to operate. Driver error possibly?

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(15 Apr 2018, 8:43 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 901 is used along the whole of the Green Line, not just the Heworth to South Hylton part.
Of course, when it's the central section closed, unless some of each route at either end is also involved in the closure, all replacements run as 900s (like today)

Historically; the 900 was always the yellow line, and 901 was always the green line.

The lines blurred a year or two ago, and Metro started having more stations on the green line as 900s instead. Yesterday's Metro Replacement was originally planned to be down as 901s, but Metro changed their minds and requested these to be changed to 900s instead at fairly short notice.

The replacement this weekend was originally planned as a 900, but has (thankfully) been changed to a 901. Difficult for the bus operators' back-office systems to cope with changing the number/route all of the time, and would be much simpler (even to customers, in my opinion) if Metro went back to having them as 900 for yellow and 901 for green, or doing away with the numbers entirely and just having the 'M' Metro logo. The numbers go back to the 1980s and mean nothing to modern-day customers. Pointless having them, in my opinion.

The majority of buses had their destinations updated beforehand to include a 900 to Regent Centre, but not all. The Riverside and Percy Main buses were unable to display 900 Regent Centre, so drivers either picked 900 South Gosforth or 901 Regent Centre (the latter being the lesser of two evils).

(16 Apr 2018, 9:32 am)RBZ 5459 wrote 6126 was also on Metro Replacements yesterday, de-branded.

All three of the OmniDekkas now at Riverside for Jewish Scholars have been de-branded, advert frames removed, and body panels freshened up with new paint where required.

The following vehicles were allocated yesterday:
- StreetDecks 6317, 6325, 6333
- Volvo B5LHs 6059, 6063, 6064, 6067
- Volvo B5TLs 6312, 6314
- Volvo B7TLs 3943, 3967, 3975
- Volvo B9TLs 6004, 6043, 6044, 6048, 6051, 6052, 6071, 6075, 6078, 6090, 6098, 6100, 6155, 6156, 6159.

(16 Apr 2018, 10:38 am)Dan wrote All three of the OmniDekkas now at Riverside for Jewish Scholars have been de-branded, advert frames removed, and body panels freshened up with new paint where required.

The following vehicles were allocated yesterday:
- StreetDecks 6317, 6325, 6333
- Volvo B5LHs 6059, 6063, 6064, 6067
- Volvo B5TLs 6312, 6314
- Volvo B7TLs 3943, 3967, 3975
- Volvo B9TLs 6004, 6043, 6044, 6048, 6051, 6052, 6071, 6075, 6078, 6090, 6098, 6100, 6155, 6156, 6159.

Thanks. I was trying to work out if the black was touched-up in places, stormed passed me up Matthew Bank as I sat in the car just after called it a day photoing annoyingly - so couldn't tell! I guess they remain unbranded for the Jewish Scholars?  - with the black also reflecting special events too.

Back in 2013 for the major summer closer didnt they also operate it as 900A

(16 Apr 2018, 2:05 pm)V514DFT wrote Back in 2013 for the major summer closer didnt they also operate it as 900A

Think the 900A is Airport-South Gosforth

(16 Apr 2018, 2:11 pm)Jordan2104 wrote Think the 900A is Airport-South Gosforth

I knew i wasnt imagining it

(16 Apr 2018, 2:11 pm)Jordan2104 wrote Think the 900A is Airport-South Gosforth

900A was used for Airport-S Gosforth, when NEXUS insisted on 900 being used instead of 901 for Airport branch.

902 was used for S Hylton-Sunderland, when 901 was also being used for Airport branch on same day.

900A IIRC was the direct service from Airport to Newcastle Central Station. Also will the black Scanias be allowed to wander a bit more from time to time compared to the Olympians that previously ran on the contract.

(16 Apr 2018, 5:34 pm)Rapidsnap wrote 900A IIRC was the direct service from Airport to Newcastle Central Station.

that was X901

6158 is now in service - on 16/16A today

(18 Apr 2018, 8:49 am)S813 FVK wrote 6158 is now in service - on 16/16A today

Is that all of them now?, hopefully means the horrible presidents will be gone by end of the week.

(18 Apr 2018, 9:02 am)Michael wrote Is that all of them now?, hopefully means the horrible presidents will be gone by end of the week.

Yes, 6158 was the last to go to Stanley on Monday (entering service today).

Also notable is that this one doesn't feature fabric 'Go' seat moquette. Has e-leather.

(18 Apr 2018, 10:09 am)Dan wrote Yes, 6158 was the last to go to Stanley on Monday (entering service today).

Also notable is that this one doesn't feature fabric 'Go' seat moquette. Has e-leather.

Did it arrive with e-leather from London or has Blackburn put the leather in themselves?


Any brand repaints coming up soon?

(18 Apr 2018, 10:14 am)Michael wrote Did it arrive with e-leather from London or has Blackburn put the leather in themselves?


Any brand repaints coming up soon?

Go North East had the last two done in e-leather as a comparison against the fabric, I think.

(18 Apr 2018, 9:02 am)Michael wrote Is that all of them now?, hopefully means the horrible presidents will be gone by end of the week.

How many are left (mainly Percy Main). Like to get one more ride before they go. Also any news on 4899?

(18 Apr 2018, 10:31 pm)JM03 wrote Also any news on 4899?

I had it on the 94 early on Tuesday afternoon, then saw it around 7pm travelling NIS southbound on the Tyne Bridge.

Are the Presidents all going soon, or just some/most of them?

(18 Apr 2018, 11:49 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Are the Presidents all going soon, or just some/most of them?

All of them should be going, that was the plan when the Gemini's arrived from London.

6117 has an interesting new coat on the 309/310 today!

Care to tell us more details rather then give half the bloody story.

6117's new livery


50 years of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

[img]Go North East 6117 by Pulsar Photos, on Flickr[/img]

(19 Apr 2018, 1:23 pm)Pulsar wrote 6117's new livery


50 years of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

[img]Go North East 6117 by Pulsar Photos, on Flickr[/img]

Just seen on 310 aas 6116 on 1 that getting special branding

6116 will become a Cobalt Clipper when they get repainted.

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(19 Apr 2018, 2:39 pm)JM03 wrote Just seen on 310 aas 6116 on 1 that getting special branding

I think those buses really suit black,looked hidious in red,hope 6116 goes the same

(19 Apr 2018, 2:43 pm)Dan wrote 6116 will become a Cobalt Clipper when they get repainted.

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Are there any plans for changes to the Cobalt Clipper?