(05 Sep 2016, 1:33 pm)EL1TE wrote New IndiGo Solo saw near Heworth, heading for Washington.
Also saw 8297 leaving Jarrow with an engineer at the wheel.
(05 Sep 2016, 3:07 pm)Adrian wrote Aye, all the indiGos have transferred to Washington today. They're presently sat round the back of the depot, along with 5324.
The 681, 689 and 690 have also left SMR, so I assume they've been taken to Deptford today.
(05 Sep 2016, 6:51 pm)Malarkey wrote With 5324 now being spare at Washington for the 4, will gain Wi-Fi and NSA's to bring it up to same spec as the other Mercs on the 4?
(05 Sep 2016, 6:54 pm)Michael wrote just keep people up to date with fleet movements:
Ten new Optare Solo SR have been received, fleet numbers 681 - 690, 7 branded indiGo for Washington depot and 3 for Deptford depot currently in unbranded red.
Please see the fleet list for details of the registration marks.
Ex-Brighton Scania Omnidekka 6134: YN04 GJU has entered service at Chester le Street and 6135: YN04 GJV at Crook.
Volvo B7/Plaxton 6038 has been transferred from Crook to Chester le Street.
Volvo B10BLEs withdrawn are 4901, 4902, 4907, 4918, 4920, 4925 and 5167.
Also withdrawn is Dennis Trident/East Lancs 3864.
DFDS branded Trident 3866: 340 GUP has been re-registered W866 PNL and 3867: 524 FUP has been re-registered W177 SCU, both prior to disposal.
Ex-Oxford Volvo B10BLE 5157: T807 CBW has been sold to Central Taxis, Gateshead.
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Least we know what's happening to the 2 non DDA DFDS buses
(05 Sep 2016, 7:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote At least we know what the Deptford solos will be used onSaves a lot of questions!
33, 38C and 135/136 (I guess Monday to Saturday only) for anybody who hasn't seen yet:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...447100356/
(05 Sep 2016, 7:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote At least we know what the Deptford solos will be used onSaves a lot of questions!
33, 38C and 135/136 (I guess Monday to Saturday only) for anybody who hasn't seen yet:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...447100356/
(05 Sep 2016, 7:57 pm)Malarkey wrote Guessing more Solo SR's are on order in that case then.
(05 Sep 2016, 8:01 pm)Michael wrote Hopefully.
Wonder when the next lot of new buses will arrive?
(05 Sep 2016, 8:32 pm)Dan wrote busmanT did more or less confirm further Solos joining the fleet - with some of these being deployed on services 237/238 later in the year...
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...p?tid=1847&pid=179278#pid179278
(05 Sep 2016, 8:32 pm)Dan wrote busmanT did more or less confirm further Solos joining the fleet - with some of these being deployed on services 237/238 later in the year...
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...p?tid=1847&pid=179278#pid179278
(05 Sep 2016, 9:39 pm)Jamie M wrote Their other N94 was on the X21/X25s also, they both look smart which isn't what I can say of one or two of those deckers.
(05 Sep 2016, 9:41 pm)Dan wrote I'd expect them to look smart externally when freshly painted - but they're all very... worn... internally.I've been on CLS' first omnidekka, think YN04GJJ, didn't look or feel too bad. Got shifting and didn't feel tacky or worn. I wasn't close up to either of the newer two, but I can also say the same of a few of Stanley's interiors. GX03S(UH/VE) especially have loads of mismatch seats and generally don't feel nice to be in, although the motors are always great on those.
Bit of a kick in the teeth when you get a red bus on the X21 lacking the usual features of the StreetDecks as it is, never mind a red bus with threadbare seats!
(05 Sep 2016, 9:45 pm)S813 FVK wrote Will they bother retrimming the seats on these ones or are they just staying the way they are given how long they are probably going to be in the fleet for?
(05 Sep 2016, 9:35 pm)Adrian wrote You had a bit of a treat on the 21 today man.... 6140 was working it!
(06 Sep 2016, 7:19 pm)citaro5284 wrote No, Thursday now.