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6066
05 Jun 2015, 9:53 pm
(05 Jun 2015, 8:34 pm)Dan Riverside-based Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse 4980 (NK54 NUM) is still presently at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery, though I believe it is now ready to be returned to Riverside.

I haven't been noting the repaints of the former "Red Kite" branded Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity vehicles, given that they were all in storage and were being repainted as and when, but 5236 (NK56 KHD), 5239 (NK56 KHG) and 5240 (NK56 KHH) have all been repainted black and should be branded as "Toon Link" soon. As soon as they are branded, they'll be ready to go out on the road! I think more or less all of these vehicles have now been repainted.
Both of those which are Highlighted are Branded and have entered Service at Riverside Dan.
5236 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1846...ateposted/
5240 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1840...ateposted/
Malarkey
05 Jun 2015, 9:53 pm #221

(05 Jun 2015, 8:34 pm)Dan Riverside-based Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse 4980 (NK54 NUM) is still presently at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery, though I believe it is now ready to be returned to Riverside.

I haven't been noting the repaints of the former "Red Kite" branded Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity vehicles, given that they were all in storage and were being repainted as and when, but 5236 (NK56 KHD), 5239 (NK56 KHG) and 5240 (NK56 KHH) have all been repainted black and should be branded as "Toon Link" soon. As soon as they are branded, they'll be ready to go out on the road! I think more or less all of these vehicles have now been repainted.
Both of those which are Highlighted are Branded and have entered Service at Riverside Dan.
5236 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1846...ateposted/
5240 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1840...ateposted/

Dan
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18153
05 Jun 2015, 9:54 pm
(05 Jun 2015, 9:53 pm)Malarkey Both of those which are Highlighted are Branded and have entered Service at Riverside Dan.
5236 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1846...ateposted/
5240 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1840...ateposted/

Yup - this is the reason why I haven't been noting the repaints. As soon as they're repainted, they're branded, and then they enter service.
Dan
05 Jun 2015, 9:54 pm #222

(05 Jun 2015, 9:53 pm)Malarkey Both of those which are Highlighted are Branded and have entered Service at Riverside Dan.
5236 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1846...ateposted/
5240 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1840...ateposted/

Yup - this is the reason why I haven't been noting the repaints. As soon as they're repainted, they're branded, and then they enter service.

6066
05 Jun 2015, 10:14 pm
(05 Jun 2015, 8:34 am)cbma06 I wonder if someone in the planning/commercial department of Go North East could go onto this forum and view the GNE suggestion page and give their points of view of members suggestions to see if their could improve their bus services, or give advice of why not its not viable to change that service etc... etc..., theirs been a lot of suggestions (some good and some not so good) on the forum but it would be good to get feedback from GNE on this forum Undecided

I personally think that would be a great idea, I often feel that when I create all the suggestions that I do that there is little conversation on thread discussing the pros and cons of why a suggestion may and may not be viable, or is simply not even looked at, I would love it if more members along with GNE Management where to look at these suggestions and then give some constructive criticism and advice on which a suggestion could be improved on because as you say there are some good suggestions in that thread, and not so good.
Malarkey
05 Jun 2015, 10:14 pm #223

(05 Jun 2015, 8:34 am)cbma06 I wonder if someone in the planning/commercial department of Go North East could go onto this forum and view the GNE suggestion page and give their points of view of members suggestions to see if their could improve their bus services, or give advice of why not its not viable to change that service etc... etc..., theirs been a lot of suggestions (some good and some not so good) on the forum but it would be good to get feedback from GNE on this forum Undecided

I personally think that would be a great idea, I often feel that when I create all the suggestions that I do that there is little conversation on thread discussing the pros and cons of why a suggestion may and may not be viable, or is simply not even looked at, I would love it if more members along with GNE Management where to look at these suggestions and then give some constructive criticism and advice on which a suggestion could be improved on because as you say there are some good suggestions in that thread, and not so good.

Dan
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18153
06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am
6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!
Dan
06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am #224

6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!

DanPicken
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2177
06 Jun 2015, 7:54 am
(06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am)Dan 6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!
Gutted if the Metro was running properly I would of got it.
DanPicken
06 Jun 2015, 7:54 am #225

(06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am)Dan 6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!
Gutted if the Metro was running properly I would of got it.

3569
06 Jun 2015, 8:10 am
(06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am)Dan 6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!

Would you say they're as good as the 745* lowlanders or better?
L469 YVK
06 Jun 2015, 8:10 am #226

(06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am)Dan 6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!

Would you say they're as good as the 745* lowlanders or better?

Dan
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18153
06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:10 am)DaveyBowyer Would you say they're as good as the 745* lowlanders or better?

So much better.

I made an attempt to climb the stairs at Gateshead and the driver pulled away while I was in the process. It was so quick off the mark, I almost fell down!
Dan
06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am #227

(06 Jun 2015, 8:10 am)DaveyBowyer Would you say they're as good as the 745* lowlanders or better?

So much better.

I made an attempt to climb the stairs at Gateshead and the driver pulled away while I was in the process. It was so quick off the mark, I almost fell down!

5329
06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am
(06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am)Dan 6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!

Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol

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tyresmoke
06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am #228

(06 Jun 2015, 7:28 am)Dan 6125 departures out of Newcastle on X30/X31:
0845am
1115am
1345pm
1615pm

Fantastic bus. Had it from Gateshead to Newcastle (hoping for a better journey on it later), but it has an abundance of power and was quite comfortable. Brighton have lost some good buses, it would seem!

Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol


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3241
06 Jun 2015, 8:13 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am)tyresmoke Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol

And that is old news Scott......
citaro5284
06 Jun 2015, 8:13 am #229

(06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am)tyresmoke Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol

And that is old news Scott......

Dan
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18153
06 Jun 2015, 8:14 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am)tyresmoke Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol

Overheating is typical of all Scanias. Worst case scenario sees an engine bay fire, as has happened with a couple of GNE's L94s in the past.

Thankfully a bit cooler here up north than down south! Bet they're still better in terms of reliability than the Tridents they're replacing.
Dan
06 Jun 2015, 8:14 am #230

(06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am)tyresmoke Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol

Overheating is typical of all Scanias. Worst case scenario sees an engine bay fire, as has happened with a couple of GNE's L94s in the past.

Thankfully a bit cooler here up north than down south! Bet they're still better in terms of reliability than the Tridents they're replacing.

06 Jun 2015, 8:20 am
Is it just me or has the entry into service of the omnidekkas been really slow? its been over 1 and a half months since one first appeared, theve been sat at the back of saltmeadows for more than a month, and so far only 6125 has entered service. has there been any problems with them since they came?
South Tyne Lad
06 Jun 2015, 8:20 am #231

Is it just me or has the entry into service of the omnidekkas been really slow? its been over 1 and a half months since one first appeared, theve been sat at the back of saltmeadows for more than a month, and so far only 6125 has entered service. has there been any problems with them since they came?

3241
06 Jun 2015, 8:22 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:20 am)South Tyne Lad Is it just me or has the entry into service of the omnidekkas been really slow? its been over 1 and a half months since one first appeared, theve been sat at the back of saltmeadows for more than a month, and so far only 6125 has entered service.   has there been any problems with them since they came?

Each vehicle needs some work done to them before they can go into service, and there is only so many people avavilable to work on them.
citaro5284
06 Jun 2015, 8:22 am #232

(06 Jun 2015, 8:20 am)South Tyne Lad Is it just me or has the entry into service of the omnidekkas been really slow? its been over 1 and a half months since one first appeared, theve been sat at the back of saltmeadows for more than a month, and so far only 6125 has entered service.   has there been any problems with them since they came?

Each vehicle needs some work done to them before they can go into service, and there is only so many people avavilable to work on them.

Dan
Site Administrator
18153
06 Jun 2015, 8:24 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:20 am)South Tyne Lad Is it just me or has the entry into service of the omnidekkas been really slow? its been over 1 and a half months since one first appeared, theve been sat at the back of saltmeadows for more than a month, and so far only 6125 has entered service. has there been any problems with them since they came?

Go North East has had to perform a number of modifications to them to bring them to the company's specification.

They had automatic ramps down south with Brighton, but have had manual ramps fitted for use in the North East as these are more reliable. The automatic ramps have attracted a number of complaints in the Stanley area, where a Facebook page entitled "Simply No" was set up.

The destinations also had to be sorted - front/rears had to be modified so that they could scroll via points and a side destination had to be fitted to replace the small flipdot screen previously fitted. I believe the destination controller has also been moved, as it was bizarrely located previously.
Dan
06 Jun 2015, 8:24 am #233

(06 Jun 2015, 8:20 am)South Tyne Lad Is it just me or has the entry into service of the omnidekkas been really slow? its been over 1 and a half months since one first appeared, theve been sat at the back of saltmeadows for more than a month, and so far only 6125 has entered service. has there been any problems with them since they came?

Go North East has had to perform a number of modifications to them to bring them to the company's specification.

They had automatic ramps down south with Brighton, but have had manual ramps fitted for use in the North East as these are more reliable. The automatic ramps have attracted a number of complaints in the Stanley area, where a Facebook page entitled "Simply No" was set up.

The destinations also had to be sorted - front/rears had to be modified so that they could scroll via points and a side destination had to be fitted to replace the small flipdot screen previously fitted. I believe the destination controller has also been moved, as it was bizarrely located previously.

DanPicken
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2177
06 Jun 2015, 8:29 am
6126 did the 09:15 X31 out of Newcastle.
DanPicken
06 Jun 2015, 8:29 am #234

6126 did the 09:15 X31 out of Newcastle.

DanPicken
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2177
06 Jun 2015, 8:31 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:14 am)Dan Overheating is typical of all Scanias. Worst case scenario sees an engine bay fire, as has happened with a couple of GNE's L94s in the past.

Thankfully a bit cooler here up north than down south! Bet they're still better in terms of reliability than the Tridents they're replacing.
Think it's only been 4949 and the never delivered 4939.
DanPicken
06 Jun 2015, 8:31 am #235

(06 Jun 2015, 8:14 am)Dan Overheating is typical of all Scanias. Worst case scenario sees an engine bay fire, as has happened with a couple of GNE's L94s in the past.

Thankfully a bit cooler here up north than down south! Bet they're still better in terms of reliability than the Tridents they're replacing.
Think it's only been 4949 and the never delivered 4939.

6031
06 Jun 2015, 8:33 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:31 am)danpick Think it's only been 4949 and the never delivered 4939.

Hence why he said a couple  Smile There have been times when an omnicity has had to divert to the depot in Stanley because of overheating issues.
S813 FVK
06 Jun 2015, 8:33 am #236

(06 Jun 2015, 8:31 am)danpick Think it's only been 4949 and the never delivered 4939.

Hence why he said a couple  Smile There have been times when an omnicity has had to divert to the depot in Stanley because of overheating issues.

3569
06 Jun 2015, 8:34 am
(06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am)tyresmoke Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol

Well so did one of Arriva's Enviros that was less than 6 year old. Doesn't mean that the rest of them are bad despite 7501 - 7506 being battered by Blyth and Redcar.
L469 YVK
06 Jun 2015, 8:34 am #237

(06 Jun 2015, 8:12 am)tyresmoke Shame one (of the Brighton ones) went up in flames lol

Well so did one of Arriva's Enviros that was less than 6 year old. Doesn't mean that the rest of them are bad despite 7501 - 7506 being battered by Blyth and Redcar.

DanPicken
Banned
2177
06 Jun 2015, 9:11 am
8318 needs sorting out as it has no number on the front.
DanPicken
06 Jun 2015, 9:11 am #238

8318 needs sorting out as it has no number on the front.

Dan
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18153
06 Jun 2015, 9:13 am
(06 Jun 2015, 9:11 am)danpick 8318 needs sorting out as it has no number on the front.

You know what to do... Get a photo!
Dan
06 Jun 2015, 9:13 am #239

(06 Jun 2015, 9:11 am)danpick 8318 needs sorting out as it has no number on the front.

You know what to do... Get a photo!

DanPicken
Banned
2177
06 Jun 2015, 9:16 am
(06 Jun 2015, 9:13 am)Dan You know what to do... Get a photo!
Will try and get it in Gateshead currently on the 43.
DanPicken
06 Jun 2015, 9:16 am #240

(06 Jun 2015, 9:13 am)Dan You know what to do... Get a photo!
Will try and get it in Gateshead currently on the 43.

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