(22 Sep 2015, 6:42 pm)Dan Photo here: https://flic.kr/p/yWvyfW
(22 Sep 2015, 6:42 pm)Dan Photo here: https://flic.kr/p/yWvyfW
(22 Sep 2015, 7:16 pm)S813 FVK It is currently based at Chester-le-Street as a demonstrator.It looks like they're certainly putting it through its paces
(22 Sep 2015, 8:19 pm)B10man 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 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, 3:54 pm)Dan 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:Doubt the Percy main ones will be updated for DDA
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I believe two of Percy Main's examples have already been withdrawn, but are seeing use periodically as last resort reserves.
(22 Sep 2015, 3:55 pm)S813 FVK I think the Fab 57 Renowns will get modified. Don't think any other dual doors will.Doubt it but then again they may get new buses probs streetlites
(22 Sep 2015, 7:51 pm)NK53 TKT Found this on Ensign:I would buy this but as the old Brighton & hove Albion shirt would say Skint
http://www.ensignbus.com/1999-dennis-tridents.html
(22 Sep 2015, 7:54 pm)NK53 TKT Any chance of GNE buying this?They had one on trial a few years back but didn't work out
http://www.ensignbus.com/2006-volvo-b7la-ftr.html
(22 Sep 2015, 8:35 pm)Michael Im glad GNE are making the B10's DDA, the duel doors one are terrible.
(22 Sep 2015, 3:54 pm)Dan 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:Doubt the Percy main ones will be updated for DDA
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.
(22 Sep 2015, 3:55 pm)S813 FVK I think the Fab 57 Renowns will get modified. Don't think any other dual doors will.Doubt it but then again they may get new buses probs streetlites
(22 Sep 2015, 7:51 pm)NK53 TKT Found this on Ensign:I would buy this but as the old Brighton & hove Albion shirt would say Skint
http://www.ensignbus.com/1999-dennis-tridents.html
(22 Sep 2015, 7:54 pm)NK53 TKT Any chance of GNE buying this?They had one on trial a few years back but didn't work out
http://www.ensignbus.com/2006-volvo-b7la-ftr.html
(22 Sep 2015, 8:35 pm)Michael Im glad GNE are making the B10's DDA, the duel doors one are terrible.
Go North East
We are experiencing delays on Sunderland City Centre approach roads due to a traffic census. We're working hard to alleviate the disruption.
Seems the 9 is one of the services badly effected..
Q: Two 9s from park lane left empty queue for North Shields ridiculous
GNE: Unfortunately, due to the delays, it appears these buses have been dropped out of service to try and regulate the route. Apologies.
(23 Sep 2015, 9:18 am)Michael Go North East
We are experiencing delays on Sunderland City Centre approach roads due to a traffic census. We're working hard to alleviate the disruption.
Seems the 9 is one of the services badly effected..
Q: Two 9s from park lane left empty queue for North Shields ridiculous
GNE: Unfortunately, due to the delays, it appears these buses have been dropped out of service to try and regulate the route. Apologies.
(23 Sep 2015, 9:18 am)Michael Go North East
We are experiencing delays on Sunderland City Centre approach roads due to a traffic census. We're working hard to alleviate the disruption.
Seems the 9 is one of the services badly effected..
Q: Two 9s from park lane left empty queue for North Shields ridiculous
GNE: Unfortunately, due to the delays, it appears these buses have been dropped out of service to try and regulate the route. Apologies.
(23 Sep 2015, 10:06 am)Andreos1 The survey people are there until 1900 tonight according to reports.
Not much chance of those 9's making much progress over the day!
(23 Sep 2015, 10:06 am)Andreos1 The survey people are there until 1900 tonight according to reports.
Not much chance of those 9's making much progress over the day!
Deptford's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renowns 4904 (W904 RBB) and 4905 (W905 RBB) are now at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, to receive DDA modifications. Similarly, Riverside's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4907 (W907 RBB) is now moving under its own power again, having received a new engine from now-withdrawn "Toon Link" branded Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4841 (R841 PRG), and is also at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, to receive DDA modifications.
Deptford's Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5325 (NK58 DWC) is off the road today to receive "See it, Do it, Sunderland" branding - I believe just 5326/27 remain to receive this branding.
(23 Sep 2015, 11:01 am)Dan Deptford's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renowns 4904 (W904 RBB) and 4905 (W905 RBB) are now at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, to receive DDA modifications. Similarly, Riverside's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4907 (W907 RBB) is now moving under its own power again, having received a new engine from now-withdrawn "Toon Link" branded Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4841 (R841 PRG), and is also at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, to receive DDA modifications.What do these DDA modifications involve?
(23 Sep 2015, 11:01 am)Dan Deptford's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renowns 4904 (W904 RBB) and 4905 (W905 RBB) are now at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, to receive DDA modifications. Similarly, Riverside's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4907 (W907 RBB) is now moving under its own power again, having received a new engine from now-withdrawn "Toon Link" branded Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4841 (R841 PRG), and is also at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, to receive DDA modifications.What do these DDA modifications involve?
(23 Sep 2015, 11:09 am)G-CPTN What do these DDA modifications involve?
ie what do these vehicles need that they haven't already got?
I cannot imagine that the interior is being changed to low-floor.
Is it mainly the fitting of entrance ramps?
![[Image: 20406851861_7b20fd04c6.jpg]](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/20406851861_7b20fd04c6.jpg)
Go North East: 4902 / W902RBB by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(23 Sep 2015, 11:09 am)G-CPTN What do these DDA modifications involve?
ie what do these vehicles need that they haven't already got?
I cannot imagine that the interior is being changed to low-floor.
Is it mainly the fitting of entrance ramps?
Go North East: 4902 / W902RBB by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(23 Sep 2015, 11:12 am)Dan The Volvo B10BLEs are already fitted with ramps, though they do require the installation of yellow markings in ramp area. I believe the main modification is the removal of a tip-up seat and minor adjustment to the wheelchair position.Many thanks.
(23 Sep 2015, 11:12 am)Dan The Volvo B10BLEs are already fitted with ramps, though they do require the installation of yellow markings in ramp area. I believe the main modification is the removal of a tip-up seat and minor adjustment to the wheelchair position, as can be seen below.
(23 Sep 2015, 11:12 am)Dan The Volvo B10BLEs are already fitted with ramps, though they do require the installation of yellow markings in ramp area. I believe the main modification is the removal of a tip-up seat and minor adjustment to the wheelchair position, as can be seen below.
(23 Sep 2015, 11:30 am)park5354 DDA modifications :- Yellow edge fitted to platform edge, first tip up seat removed from wheelchair bay, new headboard fitted in wheelchair bay and and an Extra pole fitted between facing seats above near side rear wheel arch.
(23 Sep 2015, 11:30 am)park5354 DDA modifications :- Yellow edge fitted to platform edge, first tip up seat removed from wheelchair bay, new headboard fitted in wheelchair bay and and an Extra pole fitted between facing seats above near side rear wheel arch.
