(24 Jul 2015, 5:36 pm)R852 PRG wrote I'd have thought so, given that the number of Tridents at Stanley has decreased. I would have hoped for some Olympians too, because Stagecoach said in a tweet that all of their shuttles were to be operated by double deckers. I initially thought that they could put some of the R-reg Alexander-bodied examples out on their shuttles, but seeing as they have quite a few E400s and possibly the Tridents from Stockton; that might not be so, there could be a contractual requirement that specifies low-floor vehicles.

Not 100% certain but I think the 510 (Stagecoach's shuttle) is a commercial operation. So, I would expect the operation to be made up of mainly E400s and 17025-9/32.

(24 Jul 2015, 4:15 pm)aureolin wrote Burning clutch smell on-board 5404. Doesn't help that it's been put round two roundabouts now, so fast that it's screeching.

Clutch? 

From the main transmission?

http://www.voith.com/en/products-service...10199.html

(24 Jul 2015, 5:19 pm)Michael wrote Does that include the Omnideckers?

Only 2 will be available tomrrow. Stanley have plently of Lolynes and Presidents. (Well, 5 of each). All 10 can be used on Sunday though (although i imagine that these won't be sent down?)

(24 Jul 2015, 5:09 pm)Dan wrote A large number of double-deck vehicles from Riverside, Chester-le-Street, Stanley and Percy Main are on loan to Deptford at present and should return on Sunday night after the Airshow is finished.

In the past I think Deptford has primarily operated the A1 service with its own fleet of vehicles, but I think this year we will see a bit more variety on this service...

This is by no means all of the vehicles in use but I can confirm the following are all at Deptford (or now out on Airshow shuttles):

Riverside's 3966, 3967, 3970, 3971, 3972, 3973, 3974, 3975.
Chester-le-Street's 6024
Washington's 6017 and 6028

(24 Jul 2015, 5:40 pm)G-CPTN wrote Clutch? 

From the main transmission?

http://www.voith.com/en/products-service...10199.html

"Burning clutch smell". i.e. a smell similar to that of a burning clutch.

(24 Jul 2015, 5:55 pm)Dan wrote This is by no means all of the vehicles in use but I can confirm the following are all at Deptford (or now out on Airshow shuttles):

Riverside's 3966, 3967, 3970, 3971, 3972, 3973, 3974, 3975.
Chester-le-Street's 6024
Washington's 6017 and 6028

Certainly confirms why I saw a Vyking with the 'A2' destination entering Gateshead Interchange then...

(24 Jul 2015, 5:55 pm)Dan wrote This is by no means all of the vehicles in use but I can confirm the following are all at Deptford (or now out on Airshow shuttles):

Riverside's 3966, 3967, 3970, 3971, 3972, 3973, 3974, 3975.
Chester-le-Street's 6024
Washington's 6017 and 6028

I think that might explain why I saw 3 vykings on the A1 earlier

(24 Jul 2015, 6:24 pm)aureolin wrote "Burning clutch smell". i.e. a smell similar to that of a burning clutch.

I understand (and I might have thought the same), however the Voith transmission is, I believe, a 'fully automatic' unit with the clutches running immersed in oil (though I could be wrong - I am not familiar with current Voith gearboxes - I am long retired).
The brakes are discs - so could one of them be 'binding'?

I don't know how the micro-hybrid devices are connected (ie whether there are clutches or whether they are belt-driven).

Slipping drive-belts usually smell different than 'clutches', but they do squeal.

(22 Jul 2015, 5:29 pm)Malarkey wrote As has 5310 (NK08 MXY), pretty pointless with this example as it will likely be repainted in the coming months anyway.

5310 with said advert: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/19968106792/

Certainly confirms why I saw a Vyking with the 'A2' destination entering Gateshead Interchange then...
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I was there too when the Vyking pulled in, I was on the 95/96/X30/X31/X70/X71 stand.

8338 is a further example branded for Quaylink services Q1/Q2:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1978...otostream/

I notice that 657 has already become victim to a bomber from Stanley, I see there are a few spots of bird faeces on the front window; https://www.flickr.com/photos/127739730@...ed-public/

Supposed to be good luck at the end of the day.

(24 Jul 2015, 7:33 pm)R852 PRG wrote I notice that 657 has already become victim to a bomber from Stanley, I see there are a few spots of bird faeces on the front window; https://www.flickr.com/photos/127739730@...ed-public/

Supposed to be good luck at the end of the day.

Went to Saltmeadows from Chester-le-Street via Stanley. Not heard of the new route they have started?

(24 Jul 2015, 7:39 pm)S813 FVK wrote Went to Saltmeadows from Chester-le-Street via Stanley. Not heard of the new route they have started?

No doubt it flew over Stanley depot to drop a few bombs over 3813!

(24 Jul 2015, 7:40 pm)R852 PRG wrote No doubt it flew over Stanley depot to drop a few bombs over 3813!

Cheap way of repainting a bus white i suppose.

I'm assuming 9109 (YY64 GWX) has been collected by Alexander Dennis by now or are they instead leaving it until tomorrow morning?

(24 Jul 2015, 8:26 pm)S813 FVK wrote I'm assuming 9109 (YY64 GWX) has been collected by Alexander Dennis by now or are they instead leaving it until tomorrow morning?

They are suppose to be collecting it on Monday from Saltmeadows.  It has got to go to Chester over the weekend to be cleaned, ETM base removed etc

Anyone got any idea how long it could take on the P&R shuttle from the Quarry P&R bit to Seaburn please?

(24 Jul 2015, 8:47 pm)northern156 wrote Anyone got any idea how long it could take on the P&R shuttle from the Quarry P&R bit to Seaburn please?

Should take about 19 minutes, you can view the timetable here - http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...240715.pdf

(24 Jul 2015, 8:50 pm)Tom wrote Should take about 19 minutes, you can view the timetable here - http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...240715.pdf

Spot on that. Ta for link!

(24 Jul 2015, 8:50 pm)Tom wrote Should take about 19 minutes, you can view the timetable here - http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...240715.pdf

(24 Jul 2015, 8:51 pm)northern156 wrote Spot on that. Ta for link!

Don't get too carried away thinking there's a legitimate timetable...   

You can be stuck next to Seaburn Metro for 19 minutes owing to the traffic, never mind getting any where further than that!

(24 Jul 2015, 8:56 pm)Dan wrote Don't get too carried away thinking there's a legitimate timetable...   

You can be stuck next to Seaburn Metro for 19 minutes owing to the traffic, never mind getting any where further than that!

Aye the Airshow traffic is a nightmare.

(24 Jul 2015, 8:56 pm)Dan wrote Don't get too carried away thinking there's a legitimate timetable...   

You can be stuck next to Seaburn Metro for 19 minutes owing to the traffic, never mind getting any where further than that!

As long as I get to that quarry thing in the car I'm alright! Hopefully getting there 0930 ish.

Any news on what the demonstrators are doing today, please?

(25 Jul 2015, 6:43 am)Greg in Weardale wrote Any news on what the demonstrators are doing today, please?

As Citaro said:

E400: They are suppose to be collecting it on Monday from Saltmeadows.  It has got to go to Chester over the weekend to be cleaned, ETM base removed etc.

Streetdecker - not sure sorry

(25 Jul 2015, 6:50 am)Michael wrote As Citaro said:

E400: They are suppose to be collecting it on Monday from Saltmeadows.  It has got to go to Chester over the weekend to be cleaned, ETM base removed etc.

Streetdecker - not sure sorry

This is what they should do:

E400 MMC: Credit Card Bill to ADL and get some on order.

Streetdeck: Send it to Alpha

(25 Jul 2015, 7:14 am)DaveyBowyer wrote This is what they should do:

E400 MMC: Credit Card Bill to ADL and get some on order.

Streetdeck: Send it to Alpha

Hell of a credit card limit at roughly £200k a bus.

(25 Jul 2015, 7:21 am)citaro5284 wrote Hell of a credit card limit at roughly £200k a bus.

So if Davey still wants them on the X1.... 

16 x 200k = 3.2m so 3.2m on 16 E400's.....


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How much is the streetdecker?

(25 Jul 2015, 7:24 am)Michael wrote So if Davey still wants them on the X1.... 

16 x 200k = 3.2m so 3.2m on 16 E400's.....


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How much is the streetdecker?

I was just using a ball park figure for deckers....so lets say around the same for the Streetdeck

E400 should be on the 0835 X21 off Eldon Square, passed me heading in as I was on 6131 on the X31

(25 Jul 2015, 7:28 am)citaro5284 wrote I was just using a ball park figure for deckers....so lets say around the same for the Streetdeck

Ere you knew what i meant don't become a name nazi!