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Michael

19181

17 Mar 2016, 4:59 pm

#721

(17 Mar 2016, 4:57 pm)kieronmathews32

GNE had this today at the North Tourism Fair at Hexham Auction Mart, would've gone as live near Hexham but didn't see the post on Facebook until after 2pm

That's for the AD122 though, separate service.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

17 Mar 2016, 4:59 pm #721

(17 Mar 2016, 4:57 pm)kieronmathews32

GNE had this today at the North Tourism Fair at Hexham Auction Mart, would've gone as live near Hexham but didn't see the post on Facebook until after 2pm

That's for the AD122 though, separate service.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

G-CPTN

961

17 Mar 2016, 5:07 pm

#722

(17 Mar 2016, 4:20 pm)thetravelman Do you think GNE are likely to invest into any other bus supplier other than Wrightbus, for the foreseeable future, in terms of a full size single decker or even a double decker.

I know they use Optare for the Solos (of which I really like the new ones) but I like the idea of a varied mixed fleet, I understand that this isn't always cost effective from a maintenance point of view or from a driver training point of view.

Wrightbus have wheel-forward Streetlites that would appear to compete with the Solos:-

http://www.wrightbusinternational.com/da...ochure.pdf

G-CPTN

17 Mar 2016, 5:07 pm #722

(17 Mar 2016, 4:20 pm)thetravelman Do you think GNE are likely to invest into any other bus supplier other than Wrightbus, for the foreseeable future, in terms of a full size single decker or even a double decker.

I know they use Optare for the Solos (of which I really like the new ones) but I like the idea of a varied mixed fleet, I understand that this isn't always cost effective from a maintenance point of view or from a driver training point of view.

Wrightbus have wheel-forward Streetlites that would appear to compete with the Solos:-

http://www.wrightbusinternational.com/da...ochure.pdf

Jimmi

10979

17 Mar 2016, 5:26 pm

#723

(17 Mar 2016, 4:23 pm)Dan No they didn't. It was regulated to get the bus back on-time.

Did it enter Sunderland Park Lane Interchange in service? I only ask as I saw enthusiasts turn up there when I left.

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Jimmi

17 Mar 2016, 5:26 pm #723

(17 Mar 2016, 4:23 pm)Dan No they didn't. It was regulated to get the bus back on-time.

Did it enter Sunderland Park Lane Interchange in service? I only ask as I saw enthusiasts turn up there when I left.

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Banned

2177

17 Mar 2016, 5:30 pm

#724

(17 Mar 2016, 5:26 pm)Jimmi Did it enter Sunderland Park Lane Interchange in service? I only ask as I saw enthusiasts turn up there when I left.

It did. With 9108 on the side.

DanPicken

17 Mar 2016, 5:30 pm #724

(17 Mar 2016, 5:26 pm)Jimmi Did it enter Sunderland Park Lane Interchange in service? I only ask as I saw enthusiasts turn up there when I left.

It did. With 9108 on the side.

South Tyne Lad

1777

17 Mar 2016, 5:35 pm

#725

(17 Mar 2016, 5:07 pm)G-CPTN Wrightbus have wheel-forward Streetlites that would appear to compete with the Solos:-

http://www.wrightbusinternational.com/da...ochure.pdf

I think operators choose the Solo because its a proven bus, Been around since 1998 whilst the Streetlites have been around since 2010.
Early wheel forward Streetlites that went on demonstration received mixed views from operators ) some very bad, some good )
Also a 5 speed Allison with hold gears will definatly beat a Non Kickdown Voith Diwa6 on very Rural routes, Which is where most Solos work.
EDIT : and more capable.

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South Tyne Lad

17 Mar 2016, 5:35 pm #725

(17 Mar 2016, 5:07 pm)G-CPTN Wrightbus have wheel-forward Streetlites that would appear to compete with the Solos:-

http://www.wrightbusinternational.com/da...ochure.pdf

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BusLoverMum

5292

17 Mar 2016, 7:37 pm

#726

(17 Mar 2016, 4:08 pm)Jimmi The MetroCity doesn't have the leaves down the side like the Solo SR Weardale recently loaned.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ64DWD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Yeah. That was rather eyecatching, that.

BusLoverMum

17 Mar 2016, 7:37 pm #726

(17 Mar 2016, 4:08 pm)Jimmi The MetroCity doesn't have the leaves down the side like the Solo SR Weardale recently loaned.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ64DWD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Yeah. That was rather eyecatching, that.

citaro5284

3237

17 Mar 2016, 8:16 pm

#727

(17 Mar 2016, 7:37 pm)BusLoverMum Yeah. That was rather eyecatching, that.

The Metrocity used to, so maybe had a bump before it came to GNE?

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citaro5284

17 Mar 2016, 8:16 pm #727

(17 Mar 2016, 7:37 pm)BusLoverMum Yeah. That was rather eyecatching, that.

The Metrocity used to, so maybe had a bump before it came to GNE?

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Michael

19181

17 Mar 2016, 8:25 pm

#728

Glad to see the 5 and 50 will have a spare branded Omnicity at Washington or is GNE adding a extra one in to the PVR for reliability?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

17 Mar 2016, 8:25 pm #728

Glad to see the 5 and 50 will have a spare branded Omnicity at Washington or is GNE adding a extra one in to the PVR for reliability?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

biglugs@yahoo.com

1506

17 Mar 2016, 8:30 pm

#729

(17 Mar 2016, 8:25 pm)Michael Glad to see the 5 and 50 will have a spare branded Omnicity at Washington or is GNE adding a extra one in to the PVR for reliability?

Will the 5 and 50 be interworking?

4842
Best bus ever

biglugs@yahoo.com

17 Mar 2016, 8:30 pm #729

(17 Mar 2016, 8:25 pm)Michael Glad to see the 5 and 50 will have a spare branded Omnicity at Washington or is GNE adding a extra one in to the PVR for reliability?

Will the 5 and 50 be interworking?

4842
Best bus ever

South Tyne Lad

1777

17 Mar 2016, 8:31 pm

#730

(17 Mar 2016, 8:30 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Will the 5 and 50 be interworking?

Yes

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South Tyne Lad

17 Mar 2016, 8:31 pm #730

(17 Mar 2016, 8:30 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Will the 5 and 50 be interworking?

Yes

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NK53 TKT

2441

17 Mar 2016, 8:42 pm

#731

I am getting on the 682, 683 and 74 on Saturday, what is the chance I will get one of the following:
619
9104
9105
9106

NK53 TKT

17 Mar 2016, 8:42 pm #731

I am getting on the 682, 683 and 74 on Saturday, what is the chance I will get one of the following:
619
9104
9105
9106

biglugs@yahoo.com

1506

17 Mar 2016, 8:46 pm

#732

(17 Mar 2016, 8:42 pm)NK53 TKT I am getting on the 682, 683 and 74 on Saturday, what is the chance I will get one of the following:
619
9104
9105
9106

You wont get on all but you may get 3 of what youve put down

4842
Best bus ever

biglugs@yahoo.com

17 Mar 2016, 8:46 pm #732

(17 Mar 2016, 8:42 pm)NK53 TKT I am getting on the 682, 683 and 74 on Saturday, what is the chance I will get one of the following:
619
9104
9105
9106

You wont get on all but you may get 3 of what youve put down

4842
Best bus ever

NK53 TKT

2441

17 Mar 2016, 8:57 pm

#733

(17 Mar 2016, 8:46 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com You wont get on all but you may get 3 of what youve put down

Just one will do

NK53 TKT

17 Mar 2016, 8:57 pm #733

(17 Mar 2016, 8:46 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com You wont get on all but you may get 3 of what youve put down

Just one will do

BusLoverMum

5292

17 Mar 2016, 10:28 pm

#734

(17 Mar 2016, 8:16 pm)citaro5284 The Metrocity used to, so maybe had a bump before it came to GNE?

And it's not enhancing, but embracing, I see.

Tree hugging bus? :s

BusLoverMum

17 Mar 2016, 10:28 pm #734

(17 Mar 2016, 8:16 pm)citaro5284 The Metrocity used to, so maybe had a bump before it came to GNE?

And it's not enhancing, but embracing, I see.

Tree hugging bus? :s

Michael

19181

18 Mar 2016, 8:34 am

#735

Go North East

07:49 ex Metrocentre 67 will not be operating due to a breakdown sorry for the inconvenience

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

18 Mar 2016, 8:34 am #735

Go North East

07:49 ex Metrocentre 67 will not be operating due to a breakdown sorry for the inconvenience

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

JP6004

1833

18 Mar 2016, 9:20 am

#736

Just had a ride on 3969 after being re-painted. They must of had the karscher out or something as internally it is the cleanest I've seen a vyking since they came from London

JP6004

18 Mar 2016, 9:20 am #736

Just had a ride on 3969 after being re-painted. They must of had the karscher out or something as internally it is the cleanest I've seen a vyking since they came from London

Dan
Site Administrator

18138

18 Mar 2016, 10:03 am

#737

(18 Mar 2016, 9:20 am)JP6004 Just had a ride on 3969 after being re-painted. They must of had the karscher out or something as internally it is the cleanest I've seen a vyking since they came from London

Yes - they're being given a good scrub and having all the hand rails etc painted again, when they're at Saltmeadows for repaint... Improving quality standards! Smile

Dan

18 Mar 2016, 10:03 am #737

(18 Mar 2016, 9:20 am)JP6004 Just had a ride on 3969 after being re-painted. They must of had the karscher out or something as internally it is the cleanest I've seen a vyking since they came from London

Yes - they're being given a good scrub and having all the hand rails etc painted again, when they're at Saltmeadows for repaint... Improving quality standards! Smile