Will be interesting to see what happens if the EV bids are successful (see https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showt...p?tid=3506).

That will potentially release a significant number of StreetDecks & Volvo B9TLs

Are 5499/5500 actually been used?, every time someone uploads a picture from Saltmeadows, at least 1 always seem to be parked up............... seems like a waste, if they aren't getting used.

(12 Aug 2021, 7:36 am)Michael wrote Are 5499/5500 actually been used?, every time someone uploads a picture from Saltmeadows, at least 1 always seem to be parked up............... seems like a waste, if they aren't getting used.

5500 was often used on the H service but apparently hasn't saw use since July 23rd.

The one down Saltmeadows is 5499. Apparently it has been retrimmed but has never seen service and, as you've noted, just seems to be sitting down there.

(12 Aug 2021, 6:29 pm)EL1TE wrote 5500 was often used on the H service but apparently hasn't saw use since July 23rd.

The one down Saltmeadows is 5499. Apparently it has been retrimmed but has never seen service and, as you've noted, just seems to be sitting down there.

Could be awaiting parts.

Would the 09 reg versas go onto the 65 or 62 or both, since 11 reg versas are at deptford for the 2/2a, or the 09 reg up for withdrawl at the end of the year?


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(13 Aug 2021, 1:30 pm)cbma06 wrote Would the 09 reg versas go onto the 65 or 62 or both, since 11 reg versas are at deptford for the 2/2a, or the 09 reg up for withdrawl at the end of the year?


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They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples

(13 Aug 2021, 1:40 pm)Keeiajs wrote They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples

I’m sure I read somewhere that the 62 allocation will be bigger than the solo, but can’t remember where I saw that


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That would make sense and the buses which the indiGO is losing go to deptford on the 33/38/38A. Leading for 673-679 to get the graphite branding

Figured this would be the appropriate place to put this, the X66 Eclipses are supposedly now in service tracking on Bustimes.org.

Despite the recent reshuffle of vehicles, I wonder whether many other reallocations/cascades will result from these route changes. I also wonder what the nett effect on the total pvr will be.

Fleet liveried B5 6069 is now at Consett depot

So on my little jaunt to the cinema this afternoon, I got to try out the B7s on the X66 and I must say they are a marked improvement over the Streetlites.
While I don't find the seats as comfortable as the Civic V2(?)s, the legroom seems to be far better meaning I can actually sit straight!
The ride quality is also far better, as is the sound.

(18 Aug 2021, 8:58 pm)streetdeckfan wrote So on my little jaunt to the cinema this afternoon, I got to try out the B7s on the X66 and I must say they are a marked improvement over the Streetlites.
While I don't find the seats as comfortable as the Civic V2(?)s, the legroom seems to be far better meaning I can actually sit straight!
The ride quality is also far better, as is the sound.

It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seats

(18 Aug 2021, 9:01 pm)Train8261 wrote It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seats

Out of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 plates because I prefer leather.
Then I'd say the rest of the V3s are equal, be it dark blue e-leather or the blue 'go' moquette, with the V2s being worse because of the low back.

Next would be the seats on the X66 B7s, and the other vehicles that use a similar seat.

Then there's the seats on the E200/E400s, I personally find them so uncomfortable, there's too much padding and no support.

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(18 Aug 2021, 9:24 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Out of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 played because I prefer leather.
Then I'd say the rest of the V3s are equal, be it dark blue e-leather or the blue 'go' moquette, with the V2s being worse because of the low back.

Next would be the seats on the X66 B7s, and the other vehicles that use a similar seat.

Then there's the seats on the E200/E400s, I personally find them so uncomfortable, there's too much padding and no support.

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Kinky  

(18 Aug 2021, 9:26 pm)JP6004 wrote Kinky  

Now now, I was merely talking about seating, and as we all know for the more 'exciting' activities leather seats can be a bit too adhesive!
Being wipe clean is handy though!

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(18 Aug 2021, 9:29 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Now now, I was merely talking about seating, and as we all know for the more 'exciting' activities leather seats can be a bit too adhesive!
Being wipe clean is handy though!

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E-leather is worse, amount of time my thighs have stuck to the seats! But yes, shame some people dont wipe afterward 

(18 Aug 2021, 10:06 pm)JP6004 wrote E-leather is worse, amount of time my thighs have stuck to the seats! 

Maybe pop some pants on next time instead of riding the bus bareback.

(19 Aug 2021, 5:40 am)ne14ne1 wrote Maybe pop some pants on next time instead of riding the bus bareback.

Spoiling my fun 

(19 Aug 2021, 5:40 am)ne14ne1 wrote Maybe pop some pants on next time instead of riding the bus bareback.

Oh, we were talking about buses? 

Seems like first B5 in service on 16s today

I wish go north east would change the destination displays to white on the 2/2A route. The orange is so difficult to see during the day.

Do we know what's happening with the 19. Are they going back to solos or staying as Scania CN230UB OmniCity.

Percy Main are in need of at least 5 or 6 more solos. As the 41 lately seems to be having a Scania Single or Decker allocated to it.

If longer buses are no longer needed for the 19 that would require 4 solos for that plus 2 extra for the 41. But where from

(20 Aug 2021, 9:22 pm)Train8261 wrote Do we know what's happening with the 19. Are they going back to solos or staying as Scania CN230UB OmniCity.

Percy Main are in need of at least 5 or 6 more solos. As the 41 lately seems to be having a Scania Single or Decker allocated to it.

If longer buses are no longer needed for the 19 that would require 4 solos for that plus 2 extra for the 41. But where from

Percy Main currently has 17 Solo's for a PVR of 14 across the 11 (4), 41 (4), 42/42A (5) and H1 (1). If you factor in the 19 (and H1 withdrawal) that's another 4 which is 17 exactly. I don't think 5 or 6 spares are required, 2 or 3 at most. According to BusTimes the 41 had all solo's operating every day this week apart from today so doesn't look to be a regular occurrence. With the Venture network being massively reduced there'll be Solo's spare there.

(20 Aug 2021, 9:56 pm)peter wrote Percy Main currently has 17 Solo's for a PVR of 14 across the 11 (4), 41 (4), 42/42A (5) and H1 (1). If you factor in the 19 (and H1 withdrawal) that's another 4 which is 17 exactly. I don't think 5 or 6 spares are required, 2 or 3 at most. According to BusTimes the 41 had all solo's operating every day this week apart from today so doesn't look to be a regular occurrence. With the Venture network being massively reduced there'll be Solo's spare there.

The Venture network has really disappointed me, it was a nice livery with a variety of routes. Now its like 4 routes it has become a disapointing brand really.

(20 Aug 2021, 9:59 pm)Keeiajs wrote The Venture network has really disappointed me, it was a nice livery with a variety of routes. Now its like 4 routes it has become a disapointing brand really.

I must admit it's a shame to see the brand relaunched and then decimated within the space of a year.

(20 Aug 2021, 10:01 pm)peter wrote I must admit it's a shame to see the brand relaunched and then decimated within the space of a year.

Even before the rebrand that brand has been as you say decimated since 2013, Venture had 13 vehicles branded back in 2013, now just 8 years later that has more halved to just 6.Quite disappointing for a brand really. And during the relaunch they should have had there interiors re-done aswell.

I was thinking about the post in the New(er) Open Tops thread about the replacement Presidents being reengined to meet euro6 standards for the CAZ.
After being in the city today I couldn’t help notice how many crappy omnideckers were out covering and the seemingly lack of decent spares.
Will the omnideckers get mechanical upgrades to meet CAZ requirements or are they being shipped out in time? (I’m hoping for the latter).

Are Riverside's mercs getting euro 6 upgrades?

(23 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm)GNE6312 wrote Are Riverside's mercs getting euro 6 upgrades?

Did hear they were going to be replaced as soon as possiable so doubt it. This has been getting said for the last 2 years though and its not happened yet. There are too many other problems with them to spend a lot of money on them.