(24 Nov 2015, 10:36 pm)Adrian wrote What's the issue with the Versas? Decent modern bus in my opinion, and if it means it's not another Streetlite, well then that's a bonus!
(26 Nov 2015, 7:32 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Every now again is fine, but daily it is awful unless we are talking about the Citylink examples.
I am travelling on the 689 tomorrow, what is it like punctuality wise?
(26 Nov 2015, 6:55 pm)Malarkey wrote http://www.route-one.net/technology/go-n...-its-hand/
(26 Nov 2015, 7:09 pm)R852 PRG wrote Go North East don't do anything like that; I think that sort of stuff just gets binned. Presuming you're referring to the likes of depot visits.
(26 Nov 2015, 7:55 pm)Diamond One wrote they only do private tours e.g between managing companies that make buses eg Volvo or Wright but Depot visits will have to be private eg some photos from that visit will end up being private as it does cause controversy amongst others
(26 Nov 2015, 7:55 pm)Diamond One wrote they only do private tours e.g between managing companies that make buses eg Volvo or Wright but Depot visits will have to be private eg some photos from that visit will end up being private as it does cause controversy amongst others
(26 Nov 2015, 7:09 pm)R852 PRG wrote Go North East don't do anything like that; I think that sort of stuff just gets binned. Presuming you're referring to the likes of depot visits.
(26 Nov 2015, 7:57 pm)Dan wrote I know quite a lot of you have an interest in seeing things which go on behind the scenes, and would like to see what an operational depot is like from the inside.
Maybe in the future Go North East (and other bus operators) can look towards allowing enthusiasts - and the general public - to do just this.
(26 Nov 2015, 9:29 pm)G-CPTN wrote Yes, I am 'mature enough' to appreciate the things behind running a service - the sorts of things that the public don't see (or even think about).
I've been promised a visit to the Fire and Rescue Control Room . . .
(27 Nov 2015, 4:00 pm)S813 FVK wrote 6131s side destination needs some attention - quite a few LEDs around the destination (not just in one cluster) are not working.
On the topic: I noticed that the side destination for the 831 reads 'Scholars' rather than 'Stanley'. I found this unusual to say the least.
(27 Nov 2015, 6:19 pm)Diamond One wrote 5160 on 9 is it a loan or a transfer only last time i looked on NEB News it says its at Riverside for a shuttle service yet today was on 9 operating out of Percy Main heading to North Shields when i saw it
(27 Nov 2015, 6:42 pm)Dan wrote Sorry, I've been falling behind on the news page recently as I've been so busy.
It transferred to Percy Main on 14th November after the shuttle service ended - it is there to provide an extra vehicle while Percy Main's dual-door Volvo B10BLEs are undergoing DDA modifications and the "Coaster" branded Scania OmniCitys are undergoing deep cleans at Thorntons.
Volvo B10BLEs 5152 and 5166 are still at Thornton's for DDA mods. Scania OmniCitys 5251, 5252, 5261, 5262, 5263, 5265 and 5272 have all received a deep clean - I haven't been noting these as it's not the most noteworthy piece of information!
(27 Nov 2015, 6:49 pm)R852 PRG wrote What exactly takes place when a bus receives a deep clean? I'm guessing the seats and stuff?
(27 Nov 2015, 6:54 pm)Dan wrote I'd suggest that the level of 'treatment' ultimately depends on how much money the company is handing over.
In the past, Thornton's have used some pretty heavy-duty cleaning materials. If I recall correctly, it was the articulated vehicles which had to stand for a few days just to get rid of the smell, as it was so strong. I had a bit of a snoop around 5252 not long after it was first done, and the distinct smell previously found on vehicles which had received a deep clean was not evident. The seat moquette did appear to be a lot cleaner (so was presumably washed properly), and there was no longer any grubby marks left behind from previous internal branding which had been removed.
The usual clean vehicles receive each night involves mopping down the vehicle with soapy water, and sometimes a quick dust over. In my opinion, vehicles ought to receive a deep clean on an annual basis. It would coincide nicely with when the vehicle is off the road for annual PSV test, but I'd guess that cost may prevent this.