(17 Aug 2016, 7:51 pm)JP6004 wrote If they do get solos, do you think they will get an xtra solo to replace 8266? Means they will be able to get rid of all the merit/cadets

8266 does other work needing a full size bus first, so I doubt it will be replaced by a Solo when the time comes.

(18 Aug 2016, 8:19 am)busmanT wrote 8266 does other work needing a full size bus first, so I doubt it will be replaced by a Solo when the time comes.

Maybe a cascade from somewhere?

(17 Aug 2016, 5:19 pm)busmanT wrote DDA not an issue as the 3 Olympian at Gateshead can remain in the fleet after 31 December 2016, they are used on a non registered contract. All other non-DDA will be replaced by ex Brighton Scania.

Go North East need to standardise on vehicle types, not buy all different types of buses. Streetlite use 50% less fuel than Citaro.

Oh, and watch out for flying pigs..........

Seen my first pig fly today........

(25 Aug 2016, 9:20 am)busmanT wrote Seen my first pig fly today........

Just arrived today?

busmanT


And my second one.....

(25 Aug 2016, 9:20 am)busmanT wrote Seen my first pig fly today........

Solo SR with the colour for Indigo?

Indigo Washington? 
Indigo Sunderland?

Wonder if 4 of them could go to Percy Main to replace the 61 plate Solos then they could go on the 33 or 38?

(25 Aug 2016, 10:27 am)Michael wrote Solo SR with the colour for Indigo?

Indigo Washington? 
Indigo Sunderland?

I'm thinking the same thing, Though with one being red id think if it's destined for Deptford it will be Black Cats branded.

(25 Aug 2016, 10:28 am)Tom wrote Wonder if 4 of them could go to Percy Main to replace the 61 plate Solos then they could go on the 33 or 38?

No point, they've just branded for them Indigo, if they do, they've just wasted time.

(25 Aug 2016, 10:30 am)Michael wrote No point, they've just branded for them Indigo, if they do, they've just wasted time.

I know, you said indiGo Sunderland though so there would be no reason to change them

Not sure if the 38 etc. PVR is more than 4 though?

(25 Aug 2016, 10:29 am)South Tyne Lad wrote I'm thinking the same thing, Though with one being red id think if it's destined for Deptford it will be Black Cats branded.

Be good if that happens, looks to be the same batch, we'll have to wait for the fleet numbers to be released .

I think the 61 could get new buses so they're inline with the 60, Dan mentioned something about the Versa's on the 61 and why it wasn't included under the "Simplicity" brand on the site.

(25 Aug 2016, 10:32 am)Tom wrote I know, you said indiGo Sunderland though so there would be no reason to change them

Not sure if the 38 etc. PVR is more than 4 though?

True tbh, didn't think of that haha.

I think the 38/238 combined is 4 and the 33 - 3 PVR?

I hope they don't plan on using the indiGo brand again. 2 networks using the same brand is more than enough i think.

(25 Aug 2016, 10:51 am)S813 FVK wrote I hope they don't plan on using the indiGo brand again. 2 networks using the same brand is more than enough i think.

I don't see the problem of using indiGo again, it's a good little brand name, and there shouldn't be an issue if the networks don't overlap.

(25 Aug 2016, 10:51 am)S813 FVK wrote I hope they don't plan on using the indiGo brand again. 2 networks using the same brand is more than enough i think.

Hopefully more info about them is on the forum later tonight or the next couple of days.

(25 Aug 2016, 9:20 am)busmanT wrote Seen my first pig fly today........

Starting service beginning of September with it being a 66 plate?

(25 Aug 2016, 11:48 am)V514DFT wrote Starting service beginning of September with it being a 66 plate?

I'm wondering if they're still at Optare.
No sightings reported at Saltmeadows yet.

(25 Aug 2016, 1:15 pm)Andreos1 wrote I'm wondering if they're still at Optare.
No sightings reported at Saltmeadows yet.

Might be at riverside...due to lack of storage??

(25 Aug 2016, 1:15 pm)Andreos1 wrote I'm wondering if they're still at Optare.
No sightings reported at Saltmeadows yet.

I will hazard a guess...they are at Optare 

(25 Aug 2016, 10:51 am)S813 FVK wrote I hope they don't plan on using the indiGo brand again. 2 networks using the same brand is more than enough i think.

Theres going to be a 3rd indigo network soon

(25 Aug 2016, 2:16 pm)citaro5284 wrote I will hazard a guess...they are at Optare 

Thought so. The floor looked clean

(25 Aug 2016, 2:16 pm)citaro5284 wrote I will hazard a guess...they are at Optare 

Well guessed Miss Marple!! 

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indiGo Washington.....

(25 Aug 2016, 8:49 pm)LeeCalder wrote indiGo Washington.....

Indigo Sunderland.....

(25 Aug 2016, 9:01 pm)Michael wrote Indigo Sunderland.....

Hopefully, because I'm worried about capacity issued on the 82/82A if what I'm being told is true, haha!

I'm sure there will be some plan in place for that though.

(25 Aug 2016, 9:17 pm)LeeCalder wrote Hopefully, because I'm worried about capacity issued on the 82/82A if what I'm being told is true, haha!

I'm sure there will be some plan in place for that though.

I didn't even think about the capacity issues on the 82/82A, everytime i was on it, it had less than 10 people.

Do they do bigger versions?

(25 Aug 2016, 9:24 pm)Michael wrote I didn't even think about the capaciity issues on the 82/82A, everytime i was on it, it had less than 10 people.

Do they do bigger versions?

Standing room only towards Birtley at times man.

(25 Aug 2016, 9:24 pm)Michael wrote I didn't even think about the capaciity issues on the 82/82A, everytime i was on it, it had less than 10 people.

Do they do bigger versions?

Haven't a clue.

Towards the galleries between 0900 and 1100 they are generally full.

(25 Aug 2016, 9:24 pm)Michael wrote Do they do bigger versions?

They did in the past, But at the current time this is the biggest model they have, Measuring 9.25m

(26 Aug 2016, 12:39 am)South Tyne Lad wrote They did in the past, But at the current time this is the biggest model they have, Measuring 9.25m

Ah right, thanks for the info