(10 Feb 2016, 5:25 pm)Ambassador wrote Credit to the young  GNE lad handling the Durham problems at Eldon Sq.

Keeping everyone up to date

I had no idea about the mess until Big'un mentioned it. Glad I hadn't ventured out, today.

(10 Feb 2016, 5:48 pm)Michael wrote Is part of Durham still shut?

They were letting traffic through at about 5pm. Don't know if that's just temporary, or what. Trains were meant to be back to normal by 7pm.

(10 Feb 2016, 11:00 am)Andreos1 wrote More Omnideckers for the 61xx series maybe?
Any additional aquired deckers could then continue into the 62xx.

I was wondering if this new batch would start off the 3xxx series again, but I am guessing they're waiting for that to be cleared first.

Wouldn't be surprised if we got more from Brighton this year especially when GNE will want to try and get rid of the tridents and Yellow buses soon as they can.

(10 Feb 2016, 10:55 am)South Tyne Lad wrote Ah well will that mean that 9119 will be renumbered 6301?

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulsterbusp...897924036/  Both decks have Esteban Civic V3s. Loving the livery on them.

Looks like there's at least 2 waiting to be shipped over, as the photo's were took today

Not sure if the buses on separate photos are the ones which are together on this photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulsterbusp...ateposted/

If Stanley actually get a hold of the 47 and decide to interwork it with the 45 / 46, how would things stand in terms of allocations? Would GNE be able to justify not using deckers on the 47 in return for better reliability by interworking with the 45 / 46 or would GNE need to perhaps look at deckers?

If GNE were to source more Streetlites for the 45/46/47 if the above was to be the case, with the GKN mods doubtful to be going ahead on 6085 - 6117, do you think GNE would take the opportunity to do the following:

- 6085 and 6104 reverted back to their original state (standard Volvo diesels).
- 6118 and 6119 receive the parts / modifications out of the 2x vehicles above (if possible).
- 6118 and 6119 then form part of the Angel PVR and branded accordingly (could be fitted with NSAs) with 6120 and 6121 acting as corporate spares. No refurbs would be required due to the urban nature of the route although GNE could perhaps re-trim the seats from dealer stock and repaint the poles to white only in 6118 and 6119.
- 3962 and 3965 then either stay at CLS, replace GUP and FUP at Percy Main (DDA regulations) or transfer to Riverside.

(10 Feb 2016, 8:58 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote If Stanley actually get a hold of the 47 and decide to interwork it with the 45 / 46, how would things stand in terms of allocations? Would GNE be able to justify not using deckers on the 47 in return for better reliability by interworking with the 45 / 46 or would GNE need to perhaps look at deckers?

If GNE were to source more Streetlites for the 45/46/47 if the above was to be the case, with the GKN mods doubtful to be going ahead on 6085 - 6117, do you think GNE would take the opportunity to do the following:

- 6085 and 6104 reverted back to their original state (standard Volvo diesels).
- 6118 and 6119 receive the parts / modifications out of the 2x vehicles above (if possible).
- 6118 and 6119 then form part of the Angel PVR and branded accordingly (could be fitted with NSAs) with 6120 and 6121 acting as corporate spares. No refurbs would be required due to the urban nature of the route although GNE could perhaps re-trim the seats from dealer stock and repaint the poles to white only in 6118 and 6119.
- 3962 and 3965 then either stay at CLS, replace GUP and FUP at Percy Main (DDA regulations) or transfer to Riverside.

It was established that they couldn't interwork as there would be an issue with the specifications of the vehicles with the Red Kite B9s not having plug sockets and NSAs.

Its already been said that it probables won't happen due to the 47 not having plugs.

I think it was Dan who said it.

6010 rear number not working

Not sure why people are jumping to 63xx for the Streetdecks.

I think they're more likely to start at 6201 etc.

(10 Feb 2016, 9:44 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Not sure why people are jumping to 63xx for the Streetdecks.

I think they're more likely to start at 6201 etc.

We are only going off what the fleet list is telling us.

(10 Feb 2016, 9:44 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Not sure why people are jumping to 63xx for the Streetdecks.

I think they're more likely to start at 6201 etc.

It's definitely 6301 onwards

(10 Feb 2016, 9:02 pm)S813 FVK wrote It was established that they couldn't interwork as there would be an issue with the specifications of the vehicles with the Red Kite B9s not having plug sockets and NSAs.

(10 Feb 2016, 9:02 pm)Michael wrote Its already been said that it probables won't happen due to the 47 not having plugs.

I think it was Dan who said it.

I suppose, if it is planned to happen, Go North East could look at retrofitting power sockets and Next Stop Announcements to the four Volvo B9s, and possibly re-trim the seats in e-leather. That way, passengers on the 45/46 services wouldn't see a downgraded specification as a result of the interworking with service 47.

This is entirely speculation on my part, you understand, rather than anything confirmed, based on the speculation that the operation of service 47 will indeed transfer to Stanley.    

(10 Feb 2016, 8:58 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote If GNE were to source more Streetlites for the 45/46/47 if the above was to be the case, with the GKN mods doubtful to be going ahead on 6085 - 6117, do you think GNE would take the opportunity to do the following:

- 6085 and 6104 reverted back to their original state (standard Volvo diesels).

I believe that the GKN modifications can be enabled and disabled, so there would be no need for the buses to be "reverted".

Is there a reason why 6032 is still in Northern? Also what's the problem with 8266?

Now who mentioned metallic paintjobs....they look nice

The base livery on the vehicle looks nice too!

FAO Dan Decker on 9 just left Fawcett Street (10.39)front display number not working. Forgot ID by the time loaded forum up sorry.

(11 Feb 2016, 5:42 am)Dan wrote I suppose, if it is planned to happen, Go North East could look at retrofitting power sockets and Next Stop Announcements to the four Volvo B9s, and possibly re-trim the seats in e-leather. That way, passengers on the 45/46 services wouldn't see a downgraded specification as a result of the interworking with service 47.

This is entirely speculation on my part, you understand, rather than anything confirmed, based on the speculation that the operation of service 47 will indeed transfer to Stanley.    



I believe that the GKN modifications can be enabled and disabled, so there would be no need for the buses to be "reverted".

 
But could the systems not be removed from 6085 and 6104 and be refitted into 2x Red Kite B9s if they were transferred to Chester for the Angel?

(11 Feb 2016, 10:41 am)idiot wrote FAO Dan Decker on 9 just left Fawcett Street (10.39)front display number not working. Forgot ID by the time loaded forum up sorry.

3982.

(11 Feb 2016, 10:41 am)idiot wrote FAO Dan Decker on 9 just left Fawcett Street (10.39)front display number not working. Forgot ID by the time loaded forum up sorry.

(11 Feb 2016, 3:21 pm)NK05 GWZ wrote 3982.

Cheers!

But even if the Red Kite deckers were to get retrofitted with the features that the Streetlites have, GNE would not want a Red Arrows scenario occuring of mixed allocations.

Driver on 9119 on the x21 gleefully telling passengers about the new buses that are coming in 3 weeks

GNE have reveled the new brand for the X21 - The Castles Express - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/the...es-express

Have to say i really like it.

(12 Feb 2016, 10:19 am)Michael wrote GNE have reveled the new brand for the X21 - The Castles Express - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/the...es-express

Have to say i really like it.

Wow! That looks fab, can't wait to see it in the flesh.

(12 Feb 2016, 10:25 am)Jimmi wrote Wow! That looks fab, can't wait to see it in the flesh.

It suits the two tone blue.

GNE have also done a video like normal for the rebranding - https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/?fref=nf

(12 Feb 2016, 10:25 am)Jimmi wrote Wow! That looks fab, can't wait to see it in the flesh.

The first vehicle, 6302 (NK16 BXB), received branding at Saltmeadows Road yesterday. It looks excellent - very striking indeed.

(12 Feb 2016, 10:31 am)Dan wrote The first vehicle, 6302 (NK16 BXB), received branding at Saltmeadows Road yesterday. It looks excellent - very striking indeed.

They were quick haha 


No doubt someone will get a picture of it, unless its hidden.

(12 Feb 2016, 10:27 am)Michael wrote It suits the two tone blue.

GNE have also done a video like normal for the rebranding - https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/?fref=nf

Similar style to the northerns, then.

Have to say that this is the first time I've been upstairs on 9119 (big'un refuses to catch it) and it's every bit as bouncy as an E400!

(12 Feb 2016, 10:36 am)BusLoverMum wrote Similar style to the northerns, then.

Have to say that this is the first time I've been upstairs on 9119 (big'un refuses to catch it) and it's every bit as bouncy as an E400!

It is but it defiantly looks better. 

I haven't been on the Streetdeck yet so can't say what its like. 


Surprised GNE haven't got a sticker on side of the bus to tell people it has tables, thought they might of.

(12 Feb 2016, 10:34 am)Michael wrote No doubt someone will get a picture of it, unless its hidden.

Oh yes, certainly well hidden! The chances of Saltmeadows Road letting it slip are next to none..! 

(12 Feb 2016, 10:43 am)Dan wrote Oh yes, certainly well hidden! The chances of Saltmeadows Road letting it slip are next to none..! 

, let's hope so!

Which buses will be withdrawn when the Streetdecks enter service?

Edit: Had the wrong type of bus!

(12 Feb 2016, 10:19 am)Michael wrote GNE have reveled the new brand for the X21 - The Castles Express - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/the...es-express

Have to say i really like it.

Looks nice except I was just about to post it lol