(06 Nov 2015, 1:19 pm)Diamond One wrote 6122 joins the Northern bandwagon

Wouldn't be surprised if 6131 is done today to.


Then they can start on 5293-5297 next week. =)

I don't mention any routes for personal
preference (minus vehicle type). I simply discuss this from a business perspective. If GNE had've followed the 1-7/8 rule when buying the B9TLs for the TEN (although they'd still be a spare short due to the PVR change since then), then I'd be saying different. But because:

- The Angel is 2 short of a modern Gemini PVR.
- No spare B9s at Riverside.
- TEN is still a B9 short due to 6084 constantly being needed on the TTX.
- Percy Main could do with another spare.
- The Pronto needs an upgrade.
- The oldest Red Ardows are coming upto 5yr old albeit still gan strong.
- The Red Arrows is missing plug sockets unlike the other major double deck routes (excluding the Angel and Red Kite).

Therefore, it would make good business sense to upgrade the Red Arrows with ADL bodied deckers with the power and chassis provided by Scania or ADL/Cummins.

(06 Nov 2015, 1:20 pm)Adrian wrote Why didn't you say that then? You've read the same as what I've read, so you'll understand that it'll have to go to a NECA committee/board, before there's any potential of the plans being sidelined.

My point was merely to raise awareness, in the mist of spun press headlines.


Without trying to turn this into the order predictions thread, I'd suggest it's rather difficult to predict for the following financial year's order, when you don't know what's on this year's. Even once this year's order is known, there'll then be a series of cascades, as there is every year. The allocations could be completely different in 6 months time.

Who's to say there aren't plans for the Red Arrows in this year's order? I know it's becoming a broken record, but the B9TLs may actually be required elsewhere.

Gets repetitive though when you see "Red Arrows will get new buses so the B9's can move else where" every week or so..... 


Like i said i wasn't predicting orders for next year... i was merely saying i don't think the B9's will move until at least next year (2016-2017) or so....

(06 Nov 2015, 1:22 pm)Michael wrote Wouldn't be surprised if 6131 is done today to.


Then they can start on 5293-5297 next week. =)

I now need to get 2 of them 6131 and 6132 both in Northern livery

9119 that was on 53/54 this morning I've just seen it on 10B

(06 Nov 2015, 1:36 pm)Diamond One wrote I now need to get 2 of them 6131 and 6132 both in Northern livery

6132 will stay as "Go North East" along with 6133 which is branded MetroRadio, as they'll be the spares for the 6/X70/X71.

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(06 Nov 2015, 1:39 pm)Diamond One wrote 9119 that was on 53/54 this morning I've just seen it on 10B

It was reported 4 hours ago on here that it was on the 53.

(06 Nov 2015, 1:40 pm)Michael wrote 6132 will stay as "Go North East" along with 6133 which is branded MetroRadio, as they'll be the spares for the 6/X70/X71.

Makes scense if 6132 is the designated red spare bus as 6133 must be on cover for 6131 as I've seen it on X70

5294 returned to service today following repaint into a signal blue base livery, while 4947 and 5228 are both now at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

As such, both the "Diamond and "Highwayman" brand names have been eliminated from the fleet.

(06 Nov 2015, 4:16 pm)Dan wrote 5294 returned to service today following repaint into a signal blue base livery, while 4947 and 5228 are both now at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

As such, both the "Diamond and "Highwayman" brand names have been eliminated from the fleet.

Sure was good brands back in the day got a few more Green Arrow today

(06 Nov 2015, 11:10 am)Andreos1 wrote Didn't get id, but a Durham bound 21 (that hasn't long left Chester), doesn't have a working front blind.

It is either still out, or there is another one at it.
There isn't a paper display either.

(06 Nov 2015, 4:16 pm)Dan wrote 5294 returned to service today following repaint into a signal blue base livery, while 4947 and 5228 are both now at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.

As such, both the "Diamond and "Highwayman" brand names have been eliminated from the fleet.

Cheers for the update.

Are 4906 and 4913 at Thornton's?

Any idea when the Citaro's will officially become 57 allocated?

(06 Nov 2015, 5:11 pm)Michael wrote Cheers for the update.

Are 4906 and 4913 at Thornton's?

Any idea when the Citaro's will officially become 57 allocated?

got a feeling for some strange reason Monday ciaros will enter on 57 although 1 or 2 has already

4906 and 4913 should be at thorntons haven't seen them in ages

Does anyone know how the recent changes up at Hexham are doing?

Are the new X81, 681 and 185 doing well? I wasn't sure how the 1 retrun trip per day on the X81 Hexham to Alston would do, but I suppose its better to have a service operate with a few passengers rather the bus just travel to/from Alston each day light, where it sets off on the 681 from Alston to Haltwhistle.

Has anyone managed to get any photos?

(06 Nov 2015, 8:15 pm)thetravelman wrote Does anyone know how the recent changes up at Hexham are doing?

Are the new X81, 681 and 185 doing well? I wasn't sure how the 1 retrun trip per day on the X81 Hexham to Alston would do, but I suppose its better to have a service operate with a few passengers rather the bus just travel to/from Alston each day light, where it sets off on the 681 from Alston to Haltwhistle.

Has anyone managed to get any photos?

am planning a trip to Hexham soon once i get my Green Arrow, Northern, Fab Fifty Seven and Durham Diamond set complete and out of the way and i will be getting photos after all thats complete

Bit of an issue regarding 6039s front destination. No idea if the issue is known:

V302 LGC by Marcus (Green), on Flickr

has 6131 been branded yet?

(07 Nov 2015, 6:15 pm)Diamond One wrote has 6131 been branded yet?

Not that I'm aware of, still under 'Go North East' on the fleet lists, and a quick Flickr search backs that up.

wonder if 6131 has been branded yet replies from admins only

(07 Nov 2015, 7:13 pm)Diamond One wrote wonder if 6131 has been branded yet replies from admins only

No Baz it hasn't.

And remember, one of the key aspects in life is forgiveness

(07 Nov 2015, 7:13 pm)Diamond One wrote wonder if 6131 has been branded yet replies from admins only

My reply, as a forum admin, would be to tell you to look at GX03 SVC's previous response to this question.

I don't care what your problems are with each other - but don't use this forum (or my Flickr!) to vent your anger.

(07 Nov 2015, 7:14 pm)LeeCalder wrote No Baz it hasn't.

And remember, one of the key aspects in life is forgiveness

Thank you Lee much appreciated i'll forgive GX03 SVC when he says sorry to me i will do the same back

(07 Nov 2015, 7:18 pm)Dan wrote My reply, as a forum admin, would be to tell you to look at GX03 SVC's previous response to this question.

I don't care what your problems are with each other - but don't use this forum (or my Flickr!) to vent your anger.

i never respond to GX03 SVC question due to events over the last 24 hours

8318's front blind isn't working:

(07 Nov 2015, 9:55 pm)Davie wrote 8318's front blind isn't working:

Chances are the controller is just on 'idle' and the driver hasn't put in a destination after powering the bus down - doubt it will be broken.

Thanks Davie, I think it is driver error!

(07 Nov 2015, 10:00 pm)citaro5284 wrote Thanks Davie, I think it is driver error!

he may have had the blind switched off has happened more than once

Heavy delays on Old Durham Road. Currently on a diverted 21 stuck in the traffic not moving very far.

(08 Nov 2015, 11:51 am)Jimmi wrote Heavy delays on Old Durham Road. Currently on a diverted 21 stuck in the traffic not moving very far.

They've diverted all the traffic from the Durham Road. It's closed due to the parade at the cenotaph.

Charles

4913 was out on the 17/17A on Friday it has also had a new front display installed

What's happening down Seaham 60s are avoiding dawdon

(08 Nov 2015, 1:55 pm)Acky81 wrote What's happening down Seaham 60s are avoiding dawdon

Could be a remembrance day parade in the area?.