For anyone wanting a ride on 9108, it's on the 0901 20A from Durham.

If anyone still wants the StreetDeck it should be on the 1004 X21 from Bishop Auckland.

(05 Sep 2015, 8:17 am)Jimmi wrote If anyone still wants the StreetDeck it should be on the 1004 X21 from Bishop Auckland.

They must fear that it wont do as well on the X9/X10 - keeping it on the X21 as long as possible so it will be less likely to break down on the TTX.

(05 Sep 2015, 8:21 am)S813 FVK wrote They must fear that it wont do as well on the X9/X10 - keeping it on the X21 as long as possible so it will be less likely to break down on the TTX.

There is a date when it will move to the Riverside.  And if it does not breakdown on the TTX 

Cannot remember if Dan has mentioned it, but I am led to believe that at last 5148 has been withdrawn...

(05 Sep 2015, 11:00 am)citaro5284 wrote Cannot remember if Dan has mentioned it, but I am led to believe that at last 5148 has been withdrawn...

I remember him mentioning it was due to get withdrawn soon but he wasn't sure when it was...

Its hung on to service for weeks, shame its being withdrawn........


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Does anyone know what will be used on the new X35 journey from South Hetton (7.39am) to Sunderland Interchange from the 14th September?

KThere is a red decker at saltmedows in process of being branded up for sun fm

(05 Sep 2015, 11:16 am)Si1989 wrote There is a red decker at saltmedows in process of being branded up for sun fm

I think it will be 6099.

(05 Sep 2015, 11:20 am)citaro5284 wrote I think it will be 6099.

Will it be fully branded or is it just an advert for back of the bus?

(05 Sep 2015, 11:23 am)Michael wrote Will it be fully branded or is it just an advert for back of the bus?

Patience Michael......patience!

So Dan was right by adding 'prior to gaining a special livery' in the captions of 6099 and 6100 when they entered service after all!

Example: 

Go North East: 6099 / NL63YJC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(05 Sep 2015, 11:23 am)Michael wrote Will it be fully branded or is it just an advert for back of the bus?

Fully

(05 Sep 2015, 11:40 am)Si1989 wrote Fully

Cheers 

Lets hope it decent...

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(05 Sep 2015, 11:28 am)S813 FVK wrote So Dan was right by adding 'prior to gaining a special livery' in the captions of 6099 and 6100 when they entered service after all!

Example: 

Go North East: 6099 / NL63YJC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

24/05/14... took a while for them to finally do it haha

(05 Sep 2015, 11:06 am)Michael wrote I remember him mentioning it was due to get withdrawn soon but he wasn't sure when it was...

Its hung on to service for weeks, shame its being withdrawn........

5163 also withdrawn on Thursday night.

4899 on loan to Deptford.

Have the MetroRado NSA screens where applicable been updated with the new logo?

(05 Sep 2015, 11:53 am)DaveyBowyer wrote Have the MetroRado NSA screens where applicable been updated with the new logo?

Nope.

Nor the Real Radio ones on the 4.

(05 Sep 2015, 11:59 am)GX03 SVC wrote Nope.

Nor the Real Radio ones on the 4.

These will all be updated when things calm down a bit - it's a case of finding the time to get everything done at the moment!

(05 Sep 2015, 11:59 am)GX03 SVC wrote Nope.

Nor the Real Radio ones on the 4.

Nor the X1.

It has been said before, but neither of the presenters work for the station and haven't for quite a while now.
My initial thoughts, were that the displays and announcements were maybe to be used for a set period, prior to replacing.

6122s side desination is not working next X31 from Stanley to Newcastle if it helps

4903s rear blind is displaying ''POLL'' and then some numbers. Picture attached.

(05 Sep 2015, 2:00 pm)Tom wrote 4903s rear blind is displaying ''POLL'' and then some numbers. Picture attached.

Been like that since last Saturday - it was a temporary fix to get the front working. Will be fixed next Saturday night.

(05 Sep 2015, 11:00 am)citaro5284 wrote Cannot remember if Dan has mentioned it, but I am led to believe that at last 5148 has been withdrawn...

No!!

(05 Sep 2015, 2:17 pm)R852 PRG wrote No!!

And......I think some dual door B10's from Percy Main as well are going to the B10 scrap yard in the sky 

(05 Sep 2015, 2:20 pm)citaro5284 wrote And......I think some dual door B10's from Percy Main as well are going to the B10 scrap yard in the sky 

They're not as good as the real B10BLEs.

(05 Sep 2015, 2:21 pm)R852 PRG wrote They're not as good as the real B10BLEs.

Oh aye... Marcus is fussy with his B10s... Some don't live up to his high standards!!

You wouldnt think 9108 has an 8 Litre Engine would you, honestly thought I was on a "Slightly More Powerful Streetlite" with a few less rattles, although saying that the Engine didnt even make that characteristic roar in which you would expect say from a B9TL/B10BLE, personally I would spend the "GNE New Vehicle Fund" on Quality (Citaros) over Quantity (Streetlites), in which case despite the hefty price tag I would purchase Mercedes Citaros for Heavyweight Single Deckers going forward.

(05 Sep 2015, 3:48 pm)Malarkey wrote You wouldnt think 9108 has an 8 Litre Engine would you, honestly thought I was on a "Slightly More Powerful Streetlite" with a few less rattles, although saying that the Engine didnt even make that characteristic roar in which you would expect say from a B9TL/B10BLE, personally I would spend the "GNE New Vehicle Fund" on Quality (Citaros) over Quantity (Streetlites), in which case despite the hefty price tag I would purchase Mercedes Citaros for Heavyweight Single Deckers going forward.

Did you have a ride of the Euro 6 Mercedes Citaro when that was here? That also has the Hybrid-like sounding engine, so no "roars" here either.

Think the best "roar" these new buses will see is when citaro5284 shouts at me for breaking a destination or something. 

(05 Sep 2015, 3:52 pm)Dan wrote Did you have a ride of the Euro 6 Mercedes Citaro when that was here? That also has the Hybrid-like sounding engine, so no "roars" here either.

Think the best "roar" these new buses will see is when citaro5284 shouts at me for breaking a destination or something. 

haha....aye!

(05 Sep 2015, 3:52 pm)Dan wrote Did you have a ride of the Euro 6 Mercedes Citaro when that was here? That also has the Hybrid-like sounding engine, so no "roars" here either.

Think the best "roar" these new buses will see is when citaro5284 shouts at me for breaking a destination or something. 

Trust me that Euro 6 Mercedes Citaro did have a roar just took a little while longer to kick in than the Euro 5 Examples, albeit tamed mind, nevertheless it still had a roar, obviously when you were on board it you had one of the GNE Pensioners driving it at 20mph to keep to timetable so therefore you wouldnt of heard it.

(05 Sep 2015, 3:54 pm)citaro5284 wrote haha....aye!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1740186076200490&pnref=story

I would imagine your reaction would be like Elliot in this Video