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

(16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm)Michael wrote 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.

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

3872 also
The solar was 4962

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9119 o n x10 back at riverside

(16 Feb 2016, 2:03 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 3872 also
The solar was 4962

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9119 o n x10 back at riverside

All 3 of things have already been noted...

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

(16 Feb 2016, 2:36 pm)Jimmi wrote 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?

(16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm)wise owl wrote 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.

(16 Feb 2016, 2:39 pm)wise owl wrote 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?

(16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm)Michael wrote 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

(16 Feb 2016, 3:39 pm)Venturego wrote 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.

Me and Dan were told on Saturday that 3942 and 3943 were joining 3941 at Percy Main. Does anyone know if it's true or not?

(16 Feb 2016, 4:00 pm)Davie wrote Me and Dan were told on Saturday that 3942 and 3943 were joining 3941 at Percy Main. Does anyone know if it's true or not?

I could see that happening, really they are surplus to requirements at Riverside, they have 3963 and 3964 so really they do nothing at present other than very occasionally come out on the TTX or TEN.

(16 Feb 2016, 4:03 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I could see that happening, really they are surplus to requirements at Riverside, they have 3963 and 3964 so really they do nothing at present other than very occasionally come out on the TTX or TEN.

I could see 3942, but 3943 is part if the X1 PVR Monday - Friday.

(16 Feb 2016, 4:00 pm)Davie wrote Me and Dan were told on Saturday that 3942 and 3943 were joining 3941 at Percy Main. Does anyone know if it's true or not?

Never believe what all drivers say plans change eg some driver said eclipses were moving to Washington to make up PVR they would have to be repainted blue first to make it full livery

(16 Feb 2016, 4:06 pm)Diamond One wrote Never believe what all drivers say plans change eg some driver said eclipses were moving to Washington to make up PVR they would have to be repainted blue first to make it full livery

It was an enthusiast that told us.

(16 Feb 2016, 4:05 pm)Davie wrote I could see 3942, but 3943 is part if the X1 PVR Monday - Friday.

I forgot, maybe they could get the rotten 3964

(16 Feb 2016, 4:10 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I forgot, maybe they could get the rotten 3964

Well if they want a headache...

(16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am)Davie wrote Cheers, Dan.
There was a Red Arrows branded B9 in Saltmedows yesterday. No idea why it was there however.

Repaint?

(16 Feb 2016, 3:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote 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.

i think they could do it quicker than expected plus they have had 9119 twice so that will help too

(16 Feb 2016, 4:20 pm)Diamond One wrote Repaint?

That's what I'm thinking, it was parked behind 6023? and near two Cadet's.

(16 Feb 2016, 7:44 am)DanPicken wrote When will 6032 go for a repaint?

It arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery five days ago - killing two birds with one stone, so to speak, as it was already at Saltmeadows Road for some work.

(16 Feb 2016, 8:23 am)Adrian wrote 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...

I think it's a case of it being difficult to get the Red Arrows off for repaint at the moment.

Three Volvo B9TLs are presently off the road - one for a mechanical fault, one for a window repair (which is the example which has been sighted at Saltmeadows Rd), and one for PSV test. One was also used this morning for Next Stop Announcement testing.

This is why two buses (3872 and 3885) were on loan to Washington Depot today, which weren't required at their 'home depots' due to schools being off.

They probably planned to have the majority repainted and re-branded in line with the service changes at the end of the month, but best laid plans and all...

(16 Feb 2016, 4:30 pm)Dan wrote It arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery five days ago - killing two birds with one stone, so to speak, as it was already at Saltmeadows Road for some work.


I think it's a case of it being difficult to get the Red Arrows off for repaint at the moment.

Three Volvo B9TLs are presently off the road - one for a mechanical fault, one for a window repair (which is the example which has been sighted at Saltmeadows Rd), and one for PSV test. One was also used this morning for Next Stop Announcement testing.

This is why two buses (3872 and 3885) were on loan to Washington Depot today, which weren't required at their 'home depots' due to schools being off.

They probably planned to have the majority repainted and re-branded in line with the service changes at the end of the month, but best laid plans and all...

If there are 3 red arrows there they might as well stay there to get repainted then return to Washington 

In other news has anymore streetdecks arrived yet?

(16 Feb 2016, 4:52 pm)Diamond One wrote If there are 3 red arrows there they might as well stay there to get repainted then return to Washington 

In other news has anymore streetdecks arrived yet?

Only 1 red arrows B9 is at Saltmeadows. The other 2 are still at Washington.

(16 Feb 2016, 4:52 pm)Diamond One wrote In other news has anymore streetdecks arrived yet?

No further StreetDecks have arrived.

(16 Feb 2016, 4:06 pm)Davie wrote It was an enthusiast that told us.

Not at Cling On Corner Davie I hope

(16 Feb 2016, 5:06 pm)citaro5284 wrote Not at Cling On Corner Davie I hope

Nah Wallsend.

(16 Feb 2016, 4:10 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I forgot, maybe they could get the rotten 3964

We will have it down at Crook as our spare if nobody wants it

(16 Feb 2016, 5:13 pm)pdiddy wrote We will have it down at Crook as our spare if nobody wants it

Be better off with 6038!

(16 Feb 2016, 5:14 pm)Dan wrote Be better off with 6038!

I was thinking that.

(16 Feb 2016, 4:57 pm)Dan wrote No further StreetDecks have arrived.

Thought the next one arrived yesterday some are Probs at the docks awaiting delivery could you let me know when all arrive please one by one

(16 Feb 2016, 6:08 pm)Diamond One wrote Thought the next one arrived yesterday some are Probs at the docks awaiting delivery could you let me know when all arrive please one by one

It'll be on the news section first i would imagine.