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Swiny1



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16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am #381
Not sure if this has already been discussed but any idea why such a jump in Fleet numbers for the new Castles Express noted as 6302.
Swiny1
16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am #381

Not sure if this has already been discussed but any idea why such a jump in Fleet numbers for the new Castles Express noted as 6302.

Davie

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16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am #382
(16 Feb 2016, 5:14 am)Dan It's gone to SMR for a red repaint (like 4966). Haven't had chance to update news.
Cheers, Dan.
(16 Feb 2016, 8:23 am)Adrian I have to admit I can't see the logic behind that one. The new and improved Red Arrows brand has been launched in print, so I'd have thought they'd want the buses branded up asap...
There was a Red Arrows branded B9 in Saltmedows yesterday. No idea why it was there however.
Davie
16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am #382

(16 Feb 2016, 5:14 am)Dan It's gone to SMR for a red repaint (like 4966). Haven't had chance to update news.
Cheers, Dan.
(16 Feb 2016, 8:23 am)Adrian I have to admit I can't see the logic behind that one. The new and improved Red Arrows brand has been launched in print, so I'd have thought they'd want the buses branded up asap...
There was a Red Arrows branded B9 in Saltmedows yesterday. No idea why it was there however.

Adrian

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16 Feb 2016, 10:08 am #383
(16 Feb 2016, 9:50 am)dannygee How come arriva are doing more metro replacements this year. GNE should do the major one from tynemouth to shiremoor?

Even the benton to north shields thats coming up.
They can't just decide that they want to do it. Replacement services are tendered for by Nexus.
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Adrian
16 Feb 2016, 10:08 am #383

(16 Feb 2016, 9:50 am)dannygee How come arriva are doing more metro replacements this year. GNE should do the major one from tynemouth to shiremoor?

Even the benton to north shields thats coming up.
They can't just decide that they want to do it. Replacement services are tendered for by Nexus.

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Michael



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16 Feb 2016, 11:11 am #384
(16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am)Swiny1 Not sure if this has already been discussed but any idea why such a jump in Fleet numbers for the new Castles Express noted as 6302.

It looks to be because the Streetdecks are a new bus in the fleet so they have been allocated 63** fleet number series.
Edited 16 Feb 2016, 11:12 am by Michael.
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Michael
16 Feb 2016, 11:11 am #384

(16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am)Swiny1 Not sure if this has already been discussed but any idea why such a jump in Fleet numbers for the new Castles Express noted as 6302.

It looks to be because the Streetdecks are a new bus in the fleet so they have been allocated 63** fleet number series.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



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16 Feb 2016, 11:17 am #385
(16 Feb 2016, 11:11 am)Michael It looks to be because the Streetdecks are a new bus in the fleet so they have been allocated 63** fleet number series.

Yes but all other new vehicle types into the fleet haven't been given a new fleet number sequence. I know i'm not somebody to say everybody who is saying what you are saying is wrong but that is just my opinion of the topic.
S813 FVK
16 Feb 2016, 11:17 am #385

(16 Feb 2016, 11:11 am)Michael It looks to be because the Streetdecks are a new bus in the fleet so they have been allocated 63** fleet number series.

Yes but all other new vehicle types into the fleet haven't been given a new fleet number sequence. I know i'm not somebody to say everybody who is saying what you are saying is wrong but that is just my opinion of the topic.

Michael



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16 Feb 2016, 11:22 am #386
(16 Feb 2016, 11:17 am)S813 FVK Yes but all other new vehicle types into the fleet haven't been given a new fleet number sequence. I know i'm not somebody to say everybody who is saying what you are saying is wrong but that is just my opinion of the topic.

I'm not sure either, i can't remember it ever being confirmed why it jumped to 63**... i just used your post as it seemed more logic.
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Michael
16 Feb 2016, 11:22 am #386

(16 Feb 2016, 11:17 am)S813 FVK Yes but all other new vehicle types into the fleet haven't been given a new fleet number sequence. I know i'm not somebody to say everybody who is saying what you are saying is wrong but that is just my opinion of the topic.

I'm not sure either, i can't remember it ever being confirmed why it jumped to 63**... i just used your post as it seemed more logic.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



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16 Feb 2016, 11:33 am #387
(16 Feb 2016, 11:22 am)Michael I'm not sure either, i can't remember it ever being confirmed why it jumped to 63**... i just used your post as it seemed more logic.

Yeah, the most likely reason is because of a new vehicle type and wouldn't surprise me if that is revealed as the true reason but it just seems strange how they have never done it before. But everything can change I guess.
S813 FVK
16 Feb 2016, 11:33 am #387

(16 Feb 2016, 11:22 am)Michael I'm not sure either, i can't remember it ever being confirmed why it jumped to 63**... i just used your post as it seemed more logic.

Yeah, the most likely reason is because of a new vehicle type and wouldn't surprise me if that is revealed as the true reason but it just seems strange how they have never done it before. But everything can change I guess.

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16 Feb 2016, 1:06 pm #388
3885 now also on loan to Washington. Going on X1 in half an hour, replacing a Scania L94.
Dan
16 Feb 2016, 1:06 pm #388

3885 now also on loan to Washington. Going on X1 in half an hour, replacing a Scania L94.

DanPicken

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16 Feb 2016, 1:08 pm #389
(16 Feb 2016, 1:06 pm)Dan 3885 now also on loan to Washington. Going on X1 in half an hour, replacing a Scania L94.

Bloody typical what Solar is it replacing?
DanPicken
16 Feb 2016, 1:08 pm #389

(16 Feb 2016, 1:06 pm)Dan 3885 now also on loan to Washington. Going on X1 in half an hour, replacing a Scania L94.

Bloody typical what Solar is it replacing?

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16 Feb 2016, 1:09 pm #390
(16 Feb 2016, 1:08 pm)DanPicken Bloody typical what Solar is it replacing?
4962 possibly as it's on the X1 at the moment.
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Jimmi
16 Feb 2016, 1:09 pm #390

(16 Feb 2016, 1:08 pm)DanPicken Bloody typical what Solar is it replacing?
4962 possibly as it's on the X1 at the moment.

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Michael



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16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm #391
Will GNE be doing a launch for the new X21 buses and brand?, if so when will it be?
Edited 16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm by Michael.
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Michael
16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm #391

Will GNE be doing a launch for the new X21 buses and brand?, if so when will it be?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

DanPicken

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16 Feb 2016, 1:23 pm #392
(16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm)Michael Will GNE be doing a launch for the new X21 buses and brand?, if so when will it be?

Knowing GNE it'll be a family event on a Tuesday.
DanPicken
16 Feb 2016, 1:23 pm #392

(16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm)Michael Will GNE be doing a launch for the new X21 buses and brand?, if so when will it be?

Knowing GNE it'll be a family event on a Tuesday.

biglugs@yahoo.com



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16 Feb 2016, 2:03 pm #393
(16 Feb 2016, 1:06 pm)Dan 3885 now also on loan to Washington. Going on X1 in half an hour, replacing a Scania L94.

3872 also
The solar was 4962
9119 o n x10 back at riverside
Edited 16 Feb 2016, 2:03 pm by biglugs@yahoo.com.
4842
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biglugs@yahoo.com
16 Feb 2016, 2:03 pm #393

(16 Feb 2016, 1:06 pm)Dan 3885 now also on loan to Washington. Going on X1 in half an hour, replacing a Scania L94.

3872 also
The solar was 4962
9119 o n x10 back at riverside

4842
Best bus ever

S813 FVK



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16 Feb 2016, 2:23 pm #394
(16 Feb 2016, 2:03 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 3872 also
The solar was 4962
9119 o n x10 back at riverside

All 3 of things have already been noted...
S813 FVK
16 Feb 2016, 2:23 pm #394

(16 Feb 2016, 2:03 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 3872 also
The solar was 4962
9119 o n x10 back at riverside

All 3 of things have already been noted...

Jimmi

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16 Feb 2016, 2:36 pm #395
Is there a reason why the 8 I'm on has missed out the area round Beamish Museum?
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Jimmi
16 Feb 2016, 2:36 pm #395

Is there a reason why the 8 I'm on has missed out the area round Beamish Museum?

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wise owl



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16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm #396
(16 Feb 2016, 2:36 pm)Jimmi Is there a reason why the 8 I'm on has missed out the area round Beamish Museum?

Road closure due to roadworks i believe. Did it still seeve the museum?
wise owl
16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm #396

(16 Feb 2016, 2:36 pm)Jimmi Is there a reason why the 8 I'm on has missed out the area round Beamish Museum?

Road closure due to roadworks i believe. Did it still seeve the museum?

Jimmi

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16 Feb 2016, 2:41 pm #397
(16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm)wise owl Road closure due to roadworks i believe. Did it still seeve the museum?
No, went straight along the A693, missing the museum plus the stops on Station Cottages and Station Road. It's running around 10 minutes late.
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Jimmi
16 Feb 2016, 2:41 pm #397

(16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm)wise owl Road closure due to roadworks i believe. Did it still seeve the museum?
No, went straight along the A693, missing the museum plus the stops on Station Cottages and Station Road. It's running around 10 minutes late.

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S813 FVK



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16 Feb 2016, 2:50 pm #398
(16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm)wise owl Road closure due to roadworks i believe. Did it still seeve the museum?

The 8 wouldn't be affected anyway with not going via High Handenhold anymore?
S813 FVK
16 Feb 2016, 2:50 pm #398

(16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm)wise owl Road closure due to roadworks i believe. Did it still seeve the museum?

The 8 wouldn't be affected anyway with not going via High Handenhold anymore?

Venturego



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16 Feb 2016, 3:39 pm #399
(16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm)Michael Will GNE be doing a launch for the new X21 buses and brand?, if so when will it be?

Will have to be sometime after 1st March, (for start of service) as buses are registered NK16 xxx, and are therefore not able to run without tradeplates until 1st day of registration being 1st March for "16" reg plates
Venturego
16 Feb 2016, 3:39 pm #399

(16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm)Michael Will GNE be doing a launch for the new X21 buses and brand?, if so when will it be?

Will have to be sometime after 1st March, (for start of service) as buses are registered NK16 xxx, and are therefore not able to run without tradeplates until 1st day of registration being 1st March for "16" reg plates

S813 FVK



6,030
16 Feb 2016, 3:44 pm #400
(16 Feb 2016, 3:39 pm)Venturego Will have to be sometime after 1st March, (for start of service) as buses are registered NK16 xxx, and are therefore not able to run without tradeplates until 1st day of registration being 1st March for "16" reg plates

I think, even without the number thing, that it is pretty obvious that they will enter service after March 1st given that only 1 has arrived out of 7. Then you have preparations and driver familiarisation to do. Not going to get all that done in 13 days.
S813 FVK
16 Feb 2016, 3:44 pm #400

(16 Feb 2016, 3:39 pm)Venturego Will have to be sometime after 1st March, (for start of service) as buses are registered NK16 xxx, and are therefore not able to run without tradeplates until 1st day of registration being 1st March for "16" reg plates

I think, even without the number thing, that it is pretty obvious that they will enter service after March 1st given that only 1 has arrived out of 7. Then you have preparations and driver familiarisation to do. Not going to get all that done in 13 days.

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