(14 Aug 2015, 10:20 pm)aureolin wrote Little use for a paper destination at the best of times, nevermind when it's dark.

*me tonight*

Just thinking....

The duel door B10's... i thought GNE would have got away with using the middle door (same as the Vykings)... for wheel chair uses... they're not... so what does GNE have to change if they decide to make them in to DDA to?

Same as the B10's remove a couple of seats in the wheelchair area?


I only see 4896-4925 getting done - i think the duel doors will be out the door first when new buses arrive...

Anyone know when 5148 will be withdrawn... it seems to be hanging on

Are anymore B9s due to get GKN modifications?

(15 Aug 2015, 9:53 am)DaveyBowyer wrote Are anymore B9s due to get GKN modifications?

Aye...all of the Cobalts and 56's

(15 Aug 2015, 9:55 am)citaro5284 wrote Aye...all of the Cobalts and 56's

Haven't seen 6104 on the road yet

(15 Aug 2015, 9:56 am)DaveyBowyer wrote Haven't seen 6104 on the road yet

It has been out in service once, but not since. I believe further internal modifications need to be made to facilitate the flywheel modification.

On top of this, 6104 has been to Riverside for PSV.

(15 Aug 2015, 9:57 am)Dan wrote It has been out in service once, but not since. I believe further internal modifications need to be made to facilitate the flywheel modification.

On top of this, 6104 has been to Riverside for PSV.

More of a carry on than out, sounds like this is going to be a long process...

(15 Aug 2015, 10:05 am)Michael wrote More of a carry on than out, sounds like this is going to be a long process...

Not sure of a timescale on the project, but I'd imagine once they know what they're doing, they will be able to see the process through much quicker.

6085 is at Thorntons at the moment, so I guess it is at the internal modification stage already (providing they're not just doing the whole job up here now).

Anyone seen 5284 today.

(15 Aug 2015, 1:27 pm)Malarkey wrote Anyone seen 5284 today.

I think it is off for PSV.

(15 Aug 2015, 1:33 pm)citaro5284 wrote I think it is off for PSV.

I was thinking that as 3822 has just passed me on the 43 at Metrocentre.

(15 Aug 2015, 10:08 am)Dan wrote Not sure of a timescale on the project, but I'd imagine once they know what they're doing, they will be able to see the process through much quicker.

6085 is at Thorntons at the moment, so I guess it is at the internal modification stage already (providing they're not just doing the whole job up here now).

What internal modifications need to be made?

(15 Aug 2015, 2:30 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote What internal modifications need to be made?

I would imagine that the rear bulkhead might need to be moved forward or the floor lifted to make space for the additional components.

(15 Aug 2015, 3:33 pm)G-CPTN wrote I would imagine that the rear bulkhead might need to be moved forward or the floor lifted to make space for the additional components.

I believe the flywheel is located underneath the first set of front-facing seats on the nearside, behind the wheelchair bay.

When the flywheels get fitted, do you think that either 6116 / 6117 will get branded? How has the frequency increase to Blyth performed?

Bazza must be ill today. He hasn't said owt about the news!

(14 Aug 2015, 10:41 pm)Andreos1 wrote *me tonight*

It must be catching.
There was a b5 out yesterday that had its number on display, but not it's destination.

No idea if it was a Chester terminating service or Durham one.

Optare's news story about indiGo

http://www.optare.com/news/2015/8/12/new...bus-driver

(16 Aug 2015, 10:17 am)citaro5284 wrote Optare's news story about indiGo

http://www.optare.com/news/2015/8/12/new...bus-driver

That kid looks like an excited hamster on that photo.

(16 Aug 2015, 9:18 am)S813 FVK wrote Bazza must be ill today. He hasn't said owt about the news!

i think it may be getting updated but not 100% sure

(16 Aug 2015, 1:14 pm)Diamond One wrote i think it may be getting updated but not 100% sure

Only Dan knows 100% if it will be updated.

(16 Aug 2015, 1:14 pm)Diamond One wrote i think it may be getting updated but not 100% sure

Patience is a Virtue as I have said previously on numerous occasions.

(16 Aug 2015, 1:14 pm)Diamond One wrote i think it may be getting updated but not 100% sure

(16 Aug 2015, 1:24 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Only Dan knows 100% if it will be updated.

(16 Aug 2015, 1:52 pm)Malarkey wrote Patience is a Virtue as I have said previously on numerous occasions.

Need not be patient when it's been up for almost three hours...

I was avoiding doing the notice until Liam fixes it as I'm still not keen.

5282 has just broken down in Dunston. Knew I should've waited for the X66.

5413 is approximately 10 minutes late and the driver is on a mission to make up lost time. This should be fun

(16 Aug 2015, 9:30 am)Andreos1 wrote It must be catching.
There was a b5 out yesterday that had its number on display, but not it's destination.

No idea if it was a Chester terminating service or Durham one.

6070 was the b5

About 20 mins ago seen a Prince Bishops getting towed back to Deptford, it was passing the Barnes in Sunderland.

(16 Aug 2015, 5:30 pm)Michael wrote About 20 mins ago seen a Prince Bishops getting towed back to Deptford, it was passing the Barnes in Sunderland.

Don't encourage him, man... He's already moaned about those Scanias today!

(16 Aug 2015, 5:36 pm)Dan wrote Don't encourage him, man... He's already moaned about those Scanias today!

Hahaha, well they need new buses....  

(16 Aug 2015, 5:30 pm)Michael wrote About 20 mins ago seen a Prince Bishops getting towed back to Deptford, it was passing the Barnes in Sunderland.

Missing a wing mirror perhaps?

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