Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2016

[Michael]

Two GNE red Scania L94s.

Service X35 is the only route under the "Fast Cats" brand now, using 5204 - 5209 and 5211.

Its new timetable is mis-leading then, as its down as "Fast Cats"

The new timetable for the 61 is also down as "Go North East" but as Silver.


:p

[Michael]

I'm surprised that GNE have withdrawn 4913, 4914 at Percy Main before any of the duel door versions...

[South Tyne Lad]

I'm surprised that GNE have withdrawn 4913, 4914 at Percy Main before any of the duel door versions...

4913 was probably withdrawn to eliminate the old GNE interior from the fleet, Similar to why 4921 was withdrawn from Riverside a few months ago.
Wouldn't be surprised if 4911, 4922 and 4923 are the next ones to go, Which will be a shame as all of the unrefurbished ones are in better condition in my opinion.

Also happy 4914 stalked me during the Easter holidays too, Had a unique thing about its gearbox and I loved riding it, Even if I did have it 4 days in a row!

[Rapidsnap]

Anyone seen the Streetlite demo today, might go out and photo it this afternoon.

[LeeCalder]

4913 was probably withdrawn to eliminate the old GNE interior from the fleet, Similar to why 4921 was withdrawn from Riverside a few months ago.
Wouldn't be surprised if 4911, 4922 and 4923 are the next ones to go, Which will be a shame as all of the unrefurbished ones are in better condition in my opinion.

Also happy 4914 stalked me during the Easter holidays too, Had a unique thing about its gearbox and I loved riding it, Even if I did have it 4 days in a row!

I'd rather be on a bus which is still original with the yellow colour scheme, rather than having blue poles with a load of yellow showing though.

In my opinion the blue colour scheme looks rather tatty. The blue seats seem to loose their colour and look a lot more scruffy than the graffiti versions do also.

[South Tyne Lad]

I'd rather be on a bus which is still original with the yellow colour scheme, rather than having blue poles with a load of yellow showing though.

In my opinion the blue colour scheme looks rather tatty. The blue seats seem to loose their colour and look a lot more scruffy than the graffiti versions do also.

Same, I've noticed that the blue does show the dirt more than the graffiti, Sometimes the amount of dirt shown isn't pleasant.

[Coppercap40]

6081  replaced at m centre by 5238 on  10B

[S813 FVK]

4913 was probably withdrawn to eliminate the old GNE interior from the fleet, Similar to why 4921 was withdrawn from Riverside a few months ago.
Wouldn't be surprised if 4911, 4922 and 4923 are the next ones to go, Which will be a shame as all of the unrefurbished ones are in better condition in my opinion.

Also happy 4914 stalked me during the Easter holidays too, Had a unique thing about its gearbox and I loved riding it, Even if I did have it 4 days in a row!

I'm certain 4921 was withdrawn because of a mecheanical fault, rather than the vehicle having the old seating moquette?

[Jackamcardle]

6081  replaced at m centre by 5238 on  10B

Goes in the rare workings thread.

[TEN 6083]

6081  replaced at m centre by 5238 on  10B

Has it been changed over again saw it when was waiting at Derwenthaugh Bridge Bus stop after shopping at Asda and it hasn't come back

Edit: Has just shown up, on it now going home

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[South Tyne Lad]

I'm certain 4921 was withdrawn because of a mecheanical fault, rather than the vehicle having the old seating moquette?

Cant remember anything being posted about mechanical faults, Though I might be wrong.

[Michael]

Does anyone know if the 700/701 makes any profit at all, since its free for Sunderland university students and teachers.


Just with the contract up for renewal next year, i was wondering if it would be worth getting bigger buses for route, even an frequency increase to every 12 minutes during term time, the PVR will be 4

However it would be good to see that happen in September, with the spare Solo SR from Riverside, it could come to Deptford and be used on 700/701 to increase the service to every 12 minutes.

[Malarkey]

Anyone seen the Streetlite demo today, might go out and photo it this afternoon.

Still at Washington Depot this evening and on the 85.

[streetlite5402]

Cant remember anything being posted about mechanical faults, Though I might be wrong.

I recall it being about an engine issue. Think there was mention of it pouring black smoke out of the exhaust.

[South Tyne Lad]

I recall it being about an engine issue. Think there was mention of it pouring black smoke out of the exhaust.

Ah right, never knew it was because of that, Cheers for the info.

[dannygee]

Is 5264 vor havnt seen it for a while

[citaro5284]

Is 5264 vor havnt seen it for a while

Yeah it is.

[stagecoachbusdepot]

Its new timetable is mis-leading then, as its down as "Fast Cats"

The new timetable for the 61 is also down as "Go North East" but as Silver.


:p

Seems the Simplicity brand isn't being promoted as it's not mentioned on either of the timetables for the services the Simplicity vehicles operate on.

Also, the website hasn't been updated - still says 2/2A operate up to every 10 mins.

[Michael]

Seems the Simplicity brand isn't being promoted as it's not mentioned on either of the timetables for the services the Simplicity vehicles operate on.

Also, the website hasn't been updated - still says 2/2A operate up to every 10 mins.

The 5 still isn't down as "Whey aye five-0"

The 68 timetable is still online to...

[dannygee]

Yeah it is.

Thought it would be. Havnt seen it out for a while and a few b7s or the spare omnis out. Any reason why its off?