(04 Mar 2017, 10:22 am)Michael wrote Wonder if 604 will be replaced by 713 at Stanley then, so all there examples are in Venture?

It would make sense. Gives them an extra branded spare when the T1/T2 is not operating.

Hopefully the missing taglines (sorry!) on the Venture Solo SRs are replaced soon along with the route details on the Q3 and 58 Versas along with 5386. That being said, could the Citylink Versas be nearing a freshen up repaint to coincide with the 57 Citaros being repainted and refurbished.

Passed Saltmeadows 0815 this morning. Very cluttered. Don't they normally move/sell them on a lot quicker? Some, like the Nat Express coach seem to have been their ages. Also four of the Solo's from the West Country present. Any help with which ones would be helpful. only one I could see properly was WK59 CWW (Ex Plymouth 224) I believe. Further along the road was a Hexham based Scania approaching Saltmeadows.

I think the bus allocated to the Tesco Free Bus services will be 706 - the only example as yet unallocated, with 707/708 destined for Peterlee (presently being prepared for service at Deptford) and 709 having already entered service at Riverside on service 13. Didn't someone mention they saw one of these Solos heading up to Stanley recently?

(04 Mar 2017, 10:54 am)Dan wrote I think the bus allocated to the Tesco Free Bus services will be 706 - the only example as yet unallocated, with 707/708 destined for Peterlee (presently being prepared for service at Deptford) and 709 having already entered service at Riverside on service 13. Didn't someone mention they saw one of these Solos heading up to Stanley recently?

There was one there one day, a strict warning to not use it, though. Was gone the next day.

(04 Mar 2017, 10:54 am)Dan wrote I think the bus allocated to the Tesco Free Bus services will be 706 - the only example as yet unallocated, with 707/708 destined for Peterlee (presently being prepared for service at Deptford) and 709 having already entered service at Riverside on service 13. Didn't someone mention they saw one of these Solos heading up to Stanley recently?

Why is Peterlee getting 2?, i thought they only needed one to replace the MPD

5310 has lost its rear advertisement.

Go North East are operating Rail Replacements today, on behalf of Northern. 5450 and 5462 are two of the buses allocated.

713 looks smart in it's red and yellow livery.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/32421549464/

Photo by Dan

(05 Mar 2017, 3:57 pm)Michael wrote 713 looks smart in it's red and yellow livery.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/32421549464/

Photo by Dan

You would think if it was for the Venture they would use a Solo SR especially as one has just been painted into corporate livery.

(05 Mar 2017, 3:57 pm)Michael wrote 713 looks smart in it's red and yellow livery.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/32421549464/

Photo by Dan

A reminder of last time an older solo was in venture colours..
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=480
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=481

(04 Mar 2017, 1:46 pm)EL1TE wrote 5310 has lost its rear advertisement.

Seems like all of the Crusader Citaros have. Saw 5329 without it as well today.

i heard from a driver yesterday that one of the ad122 is back at hexham getting prepared for the season starting belive  its 635 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133942712@...ed-public/

(05 Mar 2017, 7:13 pm)jack wrote i heard from a driver yesterday that one of the ad122 is back at hexham getting prepared for the season starting belive  its 635 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133942712@...ed-public/

It is, it's in the news section.

(05 Mar 2017, 7:21 pm)Michael wrote It is, it's in the news section.

Can always rely on Michael to read the news section!

(05 Mar 2017, 7:41 pm)Dan wrote Can always rely on Michael to read the news section!

You can!

(05 Mar 2017, 7:41 pm)Dan wrote Can always rely on Michael to read the news section!

Dan. Why can I never find the news section on my mobile site now  it's been missing for a few months. Have I hid it somewhere?

I know I've posted this in wrong thread but we are talking about it.

(05 Mar 2017, 8:40 pm)ifm001 wrote Dan. Why can I never find the news section on my mobile site now  it's been missing for a few months. Have I hid it somewhere?

I know I've posted this in wrong thread but we are talking about it.

Click the three lines at the top right and it drops down a grey menu with five different options.

The news section is on the top row in the middle.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/

(05 Mar 2017, 8:43 pm)Dan wrote Click the three lines at the top right and it drops down a grey menu with five different options.

The news section is on the top row in the middle.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/

I don't have the 3 lines anymore.  I used to but then you did an update and they no longer appear. I tend to have to spot someone pasting links to access it. As you have done just then

(05 Mar 2017, 8:47 pm)ifm001 wrote I don't have the 3 lines anymore.  I used to but then you did an update and they no longer appear. I tend to have to spot someone pasting links to access it. As you have done just then

Just remember to type northeastbuses.co.uk/news/ or bookmark it is my suggestion. I mean bugs are bugs, but the workaround seems simple enough

Dan, when will rear-end fixes to the omnidekks resume?

(06 Mar 2017, 8:19 am)Jamie M wrote Dan, when will rear-end fixes to the omnidekks resume?

I think some heating modifications may be prioritised on the OmniDekkas - similar to what is being done on all Scania L94s in the fleet at the moment, with the bulk of the work being undertaken at Chester-le-Street Depot.

(06 Mar 2017, 8:42 am)Dan wrote I think some heating modifications may be prioritised on the OmniDekkas - similar to what is being done on all Scania L94s in the fleet at the moment, with the bulk of the work being undertaken at Chester-le-Street Depot.

A welcomed modification. Most of them can't decide whether they want to be hot or cold and frequently change between the two.

(03 Mar 2017, 5:59 pm)Dan wrote Blaydon Racers:
- 5275: 28/02/2017
- 5276: 03/03/2017
- 5278: 01/03/2017
- 5279: 01/03/2017

Durham Diamond:
- 5284: 18/01/2017, returned 22/02/2017
- 5285: 20/01/2017, returned 24/02/2017
- 5286: 25/01/2017, returned 28/02/2017
- 5287: 25/01/2017
- 5288: 26/01/2017
- 5289: 27/01/2017, returned 03/03/2017
- 5290: 22/02/2017
- 5291: 24/02/2017

Have anymore Citaro's arrived back? (apart from the ones on the above list)

Passed Saltmeadows and 5289 has received Wear Xpress branding.
Was also surprised to see 5274 there as well.

(06 Mar 2017, 4:40 pm)EL1TE wrote Passed Saltmeadows and 5289 has received Wear Xpress branding.
Was also surprised to see 5274 there as well.

Just getting a window replaced.

708 in service at Peterlee on service 168:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3316...otostream/

I also hope 638's tagline pleases everyone, it is the same as 633:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/33...ateposted/

Stanley depot gaining new logos

Still no side destination on 6125


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(07 Mar 2017, 10:20 am)northtynelinks wrote Stanley depot gaining new logos

Still no side destination on 6125


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Still no rear on 5269. Has been out for weeks.

Would GNE get https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N08/33265590796/ as demo to replace older L94s

(08 Mar 2017, 12:53 am)Panasonic44 wrote Would GNE get https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N08/33265590796/ as demo to replace older L94s

Go North East Trialed a B8RLE back in 2015, fleet number 9108.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=9108

Doubt they will trial one again and they will probably just continue to buy streetlites.