(30 Aug 2015, 10:35 am)Michael wrote What were you doing at Riverside?

Exactly what he was doing at Deptford last week.

(30 Aug 2015, 10:35 am)Michael wrote What were you doing at Riverside?

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(30 Aug 2015, 10:40 am)R852 PRG wrote Exactly what he was doing at Deptford last week.

There was more banging my head off the damn things this week.

17,000 steps last night..!

(30 Aug 2015, 10:49 am)Dan wrote 17,000 steps last night..!

You'll be a stick man before long if you keep that up!

(30 Aug 2015, 11:09 am)S813 FVK wrote You'll be a stick man before long if you keep that up!

He already is! Lol
The things you have to do when working for a bus company eh

(30 Aug 2015, 11:12 am)tyresmoke wrote He already is! Lol
The things you have to do when working for a bus company eh

I suppose it is like any business, but the work that goes on behind the scenes just to get buses on the road is sometimes unreal....and to the normal travelling public, they will not even notice the difference 

(30 Aug 2015, 11:24 am)citaro5284 wrote I suppose it is like any business, but the work that goes on behind the scenes just to get buses on the road is sometimes unreal....and to the normal travelling public, they will not even notice the difference 

Turn up, drive bus (route pre-determined so nothing to worry about), finish shift, go home . . .

Except you have to keep stopping to let people get on and then get off.

The job would be easier without the stopping and starting (and keeping to the timetable would also be easier).

Then there are breakdowns . . .

Quick question!

My Get Around Key ran out earlier this year now I'm 18. Is it worth getting a normal Key? The only time I'd use it is if I ever drove to Hexham to then go on a GNE trip (otherwise I'd get an explorer). Are there any decent all-zone day tickets (like the Get Around for £3.75) please?

Or is it cheaper/easier to stick to Explorers?

(30 Aug 2015, 3:41 pm)northern156 wrote Quick question!

My Get Around Key ran out earlier this year now I'm 18. Is it worth getting a normal Key? The only time I'd use it is if I ever drove to Hexham to then go on a GNE trip (otherwise I'd get an explorer). Are there any decent all-zone day tickets (like the Get Around for £3.75) please?

Or is it cheaper/easier to stick to Explorers?

I don't think there's much point having one, if you're not getting more than a day ticket. The only benefit of having it on a smart card is that you don't lose your money if you lose your weekly/monthly ticket.

Also, you can't top up smart cards for day tickets, so you'd still have to keep buying them online.

(30 Aug 2015, 3:41 pm)northern156 wrote Quick question!

My Get Around Key ran out earlier this year now I'm 18. Is it worth getting a normal Key? The only time I'd use it is if I ever drove to Hexham to then go on a GNE trip (otherwise I'd get an explorer). Are there any decent all-zone day tickets (like the Get Around for £3.75) please?

Or is it cheaper/easier to stick to Explorers?

The Key will save you money compared with paying cash on the bus but the down side is you need to purchase your day tickets in multiples of three or ten.
Cost comparison of Key V cash payment based on  three day passes:
1 Zone Key = £13.20, cash = £14.55.
2 Zone key = £17.50, cash = £18.90.
3 Zone key = £22.24, cash = £23.40.

The Key is also useful when advance notice of a price increase is announced as you can top up your Key at pre-incresed price and store the tickets for  future use.

Small update from me...

Deptford's "Fab Fifty Six" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6085 (NL63 YHN) has returned to Deptford from Thornton's, following GKN Flywheel modifications.

The movements as a result of the loss of a number of Nexus miscellaneous works contracts are starting to commence. So far:
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) has transferred from Percy Main to Stanley.
- Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 (X923 WGR) has transferred from Deptford to Riverside.
- Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4935 (Y935 ERG) has transferred from Chester-le-Street to Washington.

Ultimately, I believe that further Volvo B10BLEs, DAF SB120s and Dennis Tridents will be withdrawn from service.

(30 Aug 2015, 5:37 pm)Dan wrote Small update from me...

Deptford's "Fab Fifty Six" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6085 (NL63 YHN) has returned to Deptford from Thornton's, following GKN Flywheel modifications.

The movements as a result of the loss of a number of Nexus miscellaneous works contracts are starting to commence. So far:
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) has transferred from Percy Main to Stanley.
- Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 (X923 WGR) has transferred from Deptford to Riverside.
- Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4935 (Y935 ERG) has transferred from Chester-le-Street to Washington.

Ultimately, I believe that further Volvo B10BLEs, DAF SB120s and Dennis Tridents will be withdrawn from service.

I'm hoping dual-doors!!

(30 Aug 2015, 5:37 pm)Dan wrote Ultimately, I believe that further Volvo B10BLEs, DAF SB120s and Dennis Tridents will be withdrawn from service.

8252 seems to still be getting a regular work out at Washington. Are there any plans to withdraw this soon, given it's the only one of that batch left in service?

(30 Aug 2015, 5:42 pm)R852 PRG wrote I'm hoping dual-doors!!

Given that busmanT has previously confirmed that 4896 - 4925 are to be modified to become DDA-compliant, logic would dictate that the oldest remaining Volvo B10BLEs in the fleet (the ex-Oxford dual-door 5151 - 5165 batch) will be the next in-line for withdrawal, with a couple already having been withdrawn. This will alleviate the need for Go North East to spend money modifying these to become DDA-compliant, too.

(30 Aug 2015, 5:44 pm)aureolin wrote 8252 seems to still be getting a regular work out at Washington. Are there any plans to withdraw this soon, given it's the only one of that batch left in service?

I'd imagine that the arrival of Scania L94 4935 from Chester-le-Street will allow for 8252 to be withdrawn, providing neither 8254 or 8255 are in a worse condition.

(30 Aug 2015, 5:37 pm)Dan wrote Small update from me...

Deptford's "Fab Fifty Six" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6085 (NL63 YHN) has returned to Deptford from Thornton's, following GKN Flywheel modifications.

The movements as a result of the loss of a number of Nexus miscellaneous works contracts are starting to commence. So far:
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) has transferred from Percy Main to Stanley.
- Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 (X923 WGR) has transferred from Deptford to Riverside.
- Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4935 (Y935 ERG) has transferred from Chester-le-Street to Washington.

Ultimately, I believe that further Volvo B10BLEs, DAF SB120s and Dennis Tridents will be withdrawn from service.

Deptford seem to be loosing their B10's quick.... were 3 down now with 4896/4897 also going to Riverside....

Also heard 3879 will be withdrawn this weekend.

(30 Aug 2015, 5:55 pm)Michael wrote Deptford seem to be loosing their B10's quick.... were 3 down now with 4896/4897 also going to Riverside....

I didn't know 4923 was at Deptford til the Airshow when it was on shuttles it mayof gone back know 8273's back at the Milburngate work is finished.

(30 Aug 2015, 5:55 pm)Michael wrote Deptford seem to be loosing their B10's quick.... were 3 down now with 4896/4897 also going to Riverside....

It makes sense to get as many Volvo B10BLEs as possible into Riverside Depot from an operational perspective, as this is where the majority are allocated already. I'd imagine that fleet engineers would much rather have a consistent and standardised fleet rather than one of every single vehicle type, as they'll be better equipped to have spare parts (and in turn will be able to get the bus back out on the road quicker), and they'll have a better knowledge of how to repair a specific fault on that vehicle type.

(30 Aug 2015, 5:55 pm)Michael wrote Deptford seem to be loosing their B10's quick.... were 3 down now with 4896/4897 also going to Riverside....

Also heard 3879 will be withdrawn this weekend.

Shame. I really like the unrefurbished Tridents at Chester-le-Street.

(30 Aug 2015, 5:58 pm)DanPicken wrote I didn't know 4923 was at Deptford til the Airshow when it was on shuttles it mayof gone back know 8273's back at the Milburngate work is finished.

The return of DAF SB120 8273 at Deptford allowed Volvo B10BLE 4842 to be withdrawn.

(30 Aug 2015, 6:00 pm)R852 PRG wrote Shame. I really like the unrefurbished Tridents at Chester-le-Street.

So did I had the Work Eat Smell of Foist one on my scholars once.

(30 Aug 2015, 6:00 pm)Dan wrote It makes sense to get as many Volvo B10BLEs as possible into Riverside Depot from an operational perspective, as this is where the majority are allocated already. I'd imagine that fleet engineers would much rather have a consistent and standardised fleet rather than one of every single vehicle type, as they'll be better equipped to have spare parts (and in turn will be able to get the bus back out on the road quicker), and they'll have a better knowledge of how to repair a specific fault on that vehicle type.

It does but not as an enthusiast view means i have to travel to Gateshead etc to ride them

(30 Aug 2015, 6:02 pm)Dan wrote The return of DAF SB120 8273 at Deptford allowed Volvo B10BLE 4842 to be withdrawn.

Forgot about 4842.

(30 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)Michael wrote It does but not as an enthusiast view means i have to travel to Gateshead etc to ride them

I completely agree.

Stepping in as a forum moderator again... I've had to delete a number of posts, and I'll PM each of you later tonight (or in the morning) with the reasons why.

Discussion regarding our moderation is not for public debate, and especially not in this thread, as it has no relevance to Go North East's latest news.

(30 Aug 2015, 4:07 pm)aureolin wrote I don't think there's much point having one, if you're not getting more than a day ticket. The only benefit of having it on a smart card is that you don't lose your money if you lose your weekly/monthly ticket.

Also, you can't top up smart cards for day tickets, so you'd still have to keep buying them online.

(30 Aug 2015, 4:35 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote The Key will save you money compared with paying cash on the bus but the down side is you need to purchase your day tickets in multiples of three or ten.
Cost comparison of Key V cash payment based on  three day passes:
1 Zone Key = £13.20, cash = £14.55.
2 Zone key = £17.50, cash = £18.90.
3 Zone key = £22.24, cash = £23.40.

The Key is also useful when advance notice of a price increase is announced as you can top up your Key at pre-incresed price and store the tickets for  future use.

Spot on, thanks for the info chaps!

(30 Aug 2015, 5:37 pm)Dan wrote Small update from me...

Deptford's "Fab Fifty Six" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6085 (NL63 YHN) has returned to Deptford from Thornton's, following GKN Flywheel modifications.

The movements as a result of the loss of a number of Nexus miscellaneous works contracts are starting to commence. So far:
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) has transferred from Percy Main to Stanley.
- Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 (X923 WGR) has transferred from Deptford to Riverside.
- Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4935 (Y935 ERG) has transferred from Chester-le-Street to Washington.

Ultimately, I believe that further Volvo B10BLEs, DAF SB120s and Dennis Tridents will be withdrawn from service.

Has anymore changes happened over the weekend?

(31 Aug 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote Has anymore changes happened over the weekend?

Yes, a couple. One involves the transfer of 6039 to Chester-le-Street from Deptford (GuyParkRoyal got a photo of this on service 50A today).

Bound to have been a few more. Will make a post in the morning before going for the Metro if I have time.

(31 Aug 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote Has anymore changes happened over the weekend?

I'm sure they would be noted if so.

(31 Aug 2015, 8:17 pm)Dan wrote Yes, a couple. One involves the transfer of 6039 to Chester-le-Street from Deptford (GuyParkRoyal got a photo of this on service 50A today).

Bound to have been a few more. Will make a post in the morning before going for the Metro if I have time.

Cheers Dan.