(27 Sep 2015, 4:20 pm)Dan wrote But look at the fleet numbers of the ones which have already arrived...

It's clear that the fleet numbers have been allocated in registration mark order, and as 6128 and 6130 were both '03 plates, it was obvious 6129 was going to be an '03 plate too (or it was to me, at least!)

I take that then as confirmation that these two are 6129 and 6132?

(27 Sep 2015, 4:28 pm)Kuyoyo wrote I take that then as confirmation that these two are 6129 and 6132?

Ye, looks like... hopefully more will arrive soon.

(27 Sep 2015, 4:28 pm)Michael wrote It was to me too, but i was saying that GNE will probables get the 04 ones from now on as 6131/6133 are 04 + 6132 has arrived which is 04 plate... i don't see them having 3 as 04 plates and then 6134+ as 03 plates, so hence why i said the rest will probables be 04 plate... lol

Not how i interpreted your post but as long as you know what you meant, thats all that matters 

(27 Sep 2015, 4:30 pm)S813 FVK wrote Not how i interpreted your post but as long as you know what you meant, thats all that matters 

No probs, i should of explained it better, for that i do apologise.

(27 Sep 2015, 4:28 pm)Kuyoyo wrote I take that then as confirmation that these two are 6129 and 6132?

Yes: Brighton & Hove's 613 (GX03 SVD) is now numbered 6129 within the Go North East fleet, and 620 (YN04 GYF) is numbered 6132.

I believe any further arrivals will be '04 plate or newer, applying the same logic as before that the fleet numbers have been allocated in registration mark order.

(27 Sep 2015, 4:37 pm)Dan wrote Yes: Brighton & Hove's 613 (GX03 SVD) is now numbered 6129 within the Go North East fleet, and 620 (YN04 GYF) is numbered 6132.

I believe any further arrivals will be '04 plate or newer, applying the same logic as before that the fleet numbers have been allocated in registration mark order.

I'm guessing that these 2 are for Stanley aswell? Just to get some of the Olympians gone (Lolynes at a later date).

(27 Sep 2015, 2:53 pm)Michael wrote The PVR at Hexham drops by 2 from tomorrow, not sure if they need to brand anymore for upcoming changes?... can't find the post someone did about the upcoming changes to the PVR.... or i'm i making that up? "confused like normal"

Oh, maybe it will be repainted allowing the cascade of 560 and 619

The lolynes will go first before the olympians.

(27 Sep 2015, 1:55 pm)LeeCalder wrote I've just seen a Brighton branded Scania OmniDekka heading North through Low Fell...

EDIT: Another one has just passed me, again in Low Fell.

(27 Sep 2015, 2:04 pm)citaro5284 wrote 2 are due so......looks like they have arrived.

(27 Sep 2015, 2:18 pm)Dan wrote GX03SVD and YN04GJF.

Right place at the right time... 

Go North East: 6129 / GX03SVD by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 6132 / YN04GYF by Daniel Graham, on Flickr



They're in a sorry state at the moment (some of the others were a lot worse when they arrived), but I trust Go North East's painters will work their magic on 'em!

(27 Sep 2015, 5:09 pm)B10man wrote The lolynes will go first before the olympians.

Which is always good!

(27 Sep 2015, 5:09 pm)Dan wrote Right place at the right time... 

Was just about to say 6129 (GX03SVD) is in a bad state, they'll look smart once they go in red.

(27 Sep 2015, 5:09 pm)Dan wrote Right place at the right time... 

Oooh
Assuming one won't go to real radio livery like 6099 went to Sun and 6133 went to Metro Radio

(27 Sep 2015, 5:12 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Oooh
Assuming one won't go to real radio livery like 6099 went to Sun and 6133 went to Metro Radio

No, one won't go into Real Radio livery as Real Radio no longer exists. 

(27 Sep 2015, 5:17 pm)GX03 SVC wrote No, one won't go into Real Radio livery as Real Radio no longer exists. 

Maybe Heart or Capital FM

(27 Sep 2015, 5:09 pm)B10man wrote The lolynes will go first before the olympians.

GNE have already said that they aim to withdraw all olympians by the end of this year. Getting rid of the lolynes first certainly won't acheive this aim.

(27 Sep 2015, 5:19 pm)S813 FVK wrote GNE have already said that they aim to withdraw all olympians by the end of this year. Getting rid of the lolynes first certainly won't acheive this aim.

They had no Olympians as baggage buses this year didn't they
Seems unusual waisting low floor buses

(27 Sep 2015, 5:22 pm)NK53 TKT wrote They had no Olympians as baggage buses this year didn't they
Seems unusual waisting low floor buses

Go North East has provided a fully low-floor operation on the Great North Run Baggage Buses for the past two or three years.

The East Lancs bodied Dennis Tridents are not DDA-compliant, so to maximise sale value, it makes sense to withdraw these as soon as possible. Indeed, some have already been sold on as runners, despite some enthusiasts being adamant that all of these vehicles would be confined to the scrap yard now!

(27 Sep 2015, 5:22 pm)NK53 TKT wrote They had no Olympians as baggage buses this year didn't they
Seems unusual waisting low floor buses

Have to remember the lolynes aren't dda either, GNE might as well sell them while they still have a while in service.

(27 Sep 2015, 5:25 pm)Dan wrote Go North East has provided a fully low-floor operation on the Great North Run Baggage Buses for the past two or three years.

The East Lancs bodied Dennis Tridents are not DDA-compliant, so to maximise sale value, it makes sense to withdraw these as soon as possible. Indeed, some have already been sold on as runners, despite some enthusiasts being adamant that all of these vehicles would be confined to the scrap yard now!

Suppose this pun isn't intended? Not a massive one but does relate to the topic in which you are replying to

(27 Sep 2015, 5:25 pm)Dan wrote Go North East has provided a fully low-floor operation on the Great North Run Baggage Buses for the past two or three years.

The East Lancs bodied Dennis Tridents are not DDA-compliant, so to maximise sale value, it makes sense to withdraw these as soon as possible. Indeed, some have already been sold on as runners, despite some enthusiasts being adamant that all of these vehicles would be confined to the scrap yard now!

Have they last year I swear I saw Olympians

Well apparently getting rid of them lolynes is a priority as they are not reliable enough. Less reliable than them merc citaros and thats says something. Lolynes are num 1 for breakdown all time, followed closely by mercs. Mercs are not going anywhere they, still fairly new.

(27 Sep 2015, 5:27 pm)S813 FVK wrote Suppose this pun isn't intended? Not a massive one but does relate to the topic in which you are replying to

No - we refer to buses for disposal as "scrappers" and "runners" to distinguish whether we can remove parts from a vehicle (such as destination screens) or not. All vehicles being sold on as "runners" must have a working destination screen, but it can be flipdot even if the vehicle previously had LEDs.

(27 Sep 2015, 5:28 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Have they last year I swear I saw Olympians

Definitely all low-floor red for the past three years.

2013:
Go North East: The Bupa Great North Run by Daniel Graham, on Flickr


2014:
Go North East: 6038 / V338LGC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

2015:
Go North East: 3973 / PJ02PYZ by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

That pesky bench has ruined my photos for the past two years. Matters were made worse with bins this year, so I'm looking for a different place to get photographs of these next year (providing I'm not otherwise occupied!)

(27 Sep 2015, 5:34 pm)Dan wrote No - we refer to buses for disposal as "scrappers" and "runners" to distinguish whether we can remove parts from a vehicle (such as destination screens) or not. All vehicles being sold on as "runners" must have a working destination screen, but it can be flipdot even if the vehicle previously had LEDs.


Definitely all low-floor red for the past three years.

2013:
Go North East: The Bupa Great North Run by Daniel Graham, on Flickr


2014:
Go North East: 6038 / V338LGC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

2015:
Go North East: 3973 / PJ02PYZ by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

That pesky bench has ruined my photos for the past two years. Matters were made worse with bins this year, so I'm looking for a different place to get photographs of these next year (providing I'm not otherwise occupied!)

OK you just proved me wrong

(27 Sep 2015, 5:37 pm)NK53 TKT wrote OK you just proved me wrong

It was operated by Volvo Olympians in 2011 though.

For all the Voly lovers...

A tribute from the Red Arrows by eezypeazy, on Flickr

Thanks

What will be used on the extra Q3 journeys on the rugby world cup days for the extra evening services?

From the GNE site:

Extra Quaylink buses
We’ll be running extra journeys on the Q3 service between Haymarket Bus Station and St Peter’s Basin for rugby fans parking at the former Spillers site on Newcastle Quayside. Our Q3 will run every 15 minutes during the day as usual, but will run every 15 minutes into the evening on matchdays too. A temporary bus stop will be located on the Spillers site or customers can board at the existing stop at Spillers Quay, next to the Cycle Hub.

Normal Q3 timetable: http://www.simplygo.com/download/publica...july-2015/

Extra journeys:
http://www.simplygo.com/download/publica...-journeys/

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Initially debated whether this was spam or not...

Hanover LED 96x8.

thx dan

(27 Sep 2015, 8:31 pm)Michael wrote What will be used on the extra Q3 journeys on the rugby world cup days for the extra evening services?

It's unlikely to be a "Quaylink" branded vehicle as the first green one gets back to the depot on weekdays at 18:34, while the first purple gets back to the depot on weekdays at 18:22.

If possible, I'd imagine that Riverside will allocate two of the red Optare Versas (5389, 5390 or 8328). However, if these are already covering for branded vehicles on the "Quaylink" services (or seeing allocation to service X66 on Saturday), this will not be possible.