(21 Sep 2015, 8:08 pm)Michael wrote Haha, trust me Bazza, i'm terrible.

Loved Art Attack when i was little.

Once when I attempted to draw the old Space Shuttle in 2003 when I had just finished a drawing the Columbia disaster happened live on tv

(21 Sep 2015, 8:08 pm)Michael wrote Haha, trust me Bazza, i'm terrible.

Loved Art Attack when i was little.

Drawing on helen is reasonably easy (not saying easy as it can be difficult depending on what is being drawn). Especially as the pixels are already there and you just need to fill in as appropriate. You could just do what i usually do and take the easy option (just use a similar font).

You should see some of my handywork. I didn't just draw buses, here is some of my other handy work lol - http://gazeem.deviantart.com/gallery/

(21 Sep 2015, 11:48 pm)GMitchelhill wrote You should see some of my handywork. I didn't just draw buses, here is some of my other handy work lol - http://gazeem.deviantart.com/gallery/

Quite good those =D

8310 has a flickering destination

Volvo B8RLE/Wright Eclipse 3 9108 (BA15 BXS) has been returned to Volvo Bus & Coach, Coventry.

(22 Sep 2015, 6:57 am)Dan wrote Volvo B8RLE/Wright Eclipse 3 9108 (BA15 BXS) has been returned to Volvo Bus & Coach, Coventry.

Was expecting to go on another service.. oh well

(22 Sep 2015, 6:57 am)Dan wrote Volvo B8RLE/Wright Eclipse 3 9108 (BA15 BXS) has been returned to Volvo Bus & Coach, Coventry.

Never got the chance to photo this

Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4906 (W906 RBB) has returned to Riverside following DDA modifications and likewise 4911 (W411 SCU) and 4914 (X914 WGR) have returned to Percy Main.

As such, float/reserve Volvo B10BLEs 4897 and 4898 have transferred from Riverside to Deptford, which will allow the first of Deptford's allocated Volvo B10BLEs to go away for modifications. The former is on service 39 today while the latter is on service 38.


Not sure how many of you care about ancillary vehicles, but Washington Depot currently has Peugeot Partner NU64XLM from Northgate Vehicle Hire.

(22 Sep 2015, 8:55 am)LeeCalder wrote Never got the chance to photo this  

sure was a good ride

(22 Sep 2015, 11:12 am)Dan wrote Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4906 (W906 RBB) has returned to Riverside following DDA modifications and likewise 4911 (W411 SCU) and 4914 (X914 WGR) have returned to Percy Main.

As such, float/reserve Volvo B10BLEs 4897 and 4898 have transferred from Riverside to Deptford, which will allow the first of Deptford's allocated Volvo B10BLEs to go away for modifications. The former is on service 39 today while the latter is on service 38.


Not sure how many of you care about ancillary vehicles, but Washington Depot currently has Peugeot Partner NU64XLM from Northgate Vehicle Hire.

Flying through them! 

Only Deptford's left to do now?

(22 Sep 2015, 3:37 pm)Michael wrote Flying through them! 

Only Deptford's left to do now?

Definitely not, haha...

(22 Sep 2015, 3:38 pm)Dan wrote Definitely not, haha...

With the fleet lists not getting updated i'm a bit lost, any help on which ones need to be done? (once again i'm confused)

(22 Sep 2015, 3:40 pm)Michael wrote With the fleet lists not getting updated i'm a bit lost, any help on which ones need to be done? (once again i'm confused)

Quite a few more at Riverside plus Deptfords.

(22 Sep 2015, 3:40 pm)Michael wrote With the fleet lists not getting updated i'm a bit lost, any help on which ones need to be done? (once again i'm confused)

(22 Sep 2015, 3:45 pm)S813 FVK wrote Quite a few more at Riverside plus Deptfords.

I'll be a little less vague than Robert... The Volvo B10BLEs which have yet to take a trip to Thornton Brothers for DDA-modifications are as follows:

Deptford - 4903, 4905, 4908, 4908, 4924, 4925
Percy Main - 4912, 4913
Riverside - 4896, 4903, 4907, 4917, 4923

Any dual-door Volvo B10BLEs which are destined to remain in the fleet beyond this year will also need to be modified. The dual-door Volvo B10BLEs currently in active service are:

Percy Main - 5151, 5152, 5153, 5154, 5155, 5156, 5157, 5158, 5159, 5166
Riverside - 5160, 5167, 5168, 5169, 5170, 5171

I believe two of Percy Main's examples have already been withdrawn, but are seeing use periodically as last resort reserves.

I think the Fab 57 Renowns will get modified. Don't think any other dual doors will.

(22 Sep 2015, 3:54 pm)Dan wrote I'll be a little less vague than Robert... The Volvo B10BLEs which have yet to take a trip to Thornton Brothers for DDA-modifications are as follows:

Deptford - 4903, 4905, 4908, 4908, 4924, 4925
Percy Main - 4912, 4913
Riverside - 4896, 4903, 4907, 4917, 4923

Any dual-door Volvo B10BLEs which are destined to remain in the fleet beyond this year will also need to be modified. The dual-door Volvo B10BLEs currently in active service are:

Percy Main - 5151, 5152, 5153, 5154, 5155, 5156, 5157, 5158, 5159, 5166
Riverside - 5160, 5167, 5168, 5169, 5170, 5171

I believe two of Percy Main's examples have already been withdrawn, but are seeing use periodically as last resort reserves.

Looking at it though, only 13 of the non duel doors are left to do, that's not bad.

I agree with S813 FVK, about the FAB 57's being the only one... unless they get newer buses due to upcoming service changes.

Noted one of the Toon Links Volvo B10's at Aycliffe Services this morning devoid of some fleetnames. Didn't catch the reg number as I was on my driver training with Stanley Travel. Had it's engine cover open and had dumped a lot of what appeared to be water in the car park.

(22 Sep 2015, 4:16 pm)morritt89 wrote Noted one of the Toon Links Volvo B10's at Aycliffe Services this morning devoid of some fleetnames. Didn't catch the reg number as I was on my driver training with Stanley Travel. Had it's engine cover open and had dumped a lot of what appeared to be water in the car park.

Possibly 5148 on it's way down to Ensign?

(09 Sep 2015, 11:44 am)Dan wrote Allocated fleet number 9107, this vehicle's demonstration period with Go North East has been extended and it will indeed see use on National Express work.

Keep an eye out for the Mega-express!

Photo here: https://flic.kr/p/yWvyfW

(22 Sep 2015, 6:42 pm)Dan wrote Photo here: https://flic.kr/p/yWvyfW

Is that going to CLS for National Express by any chance

(22 Sep 2015, 7:13 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Is that going to CLS for National Express by any chance

It is currently based at Chester-le-Street as a demonstrator.

Found this on Ensign:
http://www.ensignbus.com/1999-dennis-tridents.html

Why did the travel shop / staff office in North Shields close for?

Any chance of GNE buying this?
http://www.ensignbus.com/2006-volvo-b7la-ftr.html

(22 Sep 2015, 7:16 pm)S813 FVK wrote It is currently based at Chester-le-Street as a demonstrator.

It looks like they're certainly putting it through its paces
Was blinded up for a trip to Plymouth, on Sunday afternoon.

So how does the 'disabled' access function?

It looks like a high-floor vehicle and a rather narrow entrance door.

I reckin the red scania will go on the 57. Dual door fab 57 will be scrapped. My favourite buses to drive are the B10 as you can tell by my username.

(22 Sep 2015, 8:19 pm)B10man wrote I reckin the red scania will go on the 57. Dual door fab 57 will be scrapped. My favourite buses to drive are the B10 as you can tell by my username.

The B10s are my childhood favourites, I've got many memories on them, so I think you and I will get on well.

(22 Sep 2015, 8:19 pm)B10man wrote I reckin the red scania will go on the 57. Dual door fab 57 will be scrapped. My favourite buses to drive are the B10 as you can tell by my username.

Im glad GNE are making the B10's DDA, the duel doors one are terrible.