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citaro5284



3,234
14 Dec 2017, 4:03 pm #241
(14 Dec 2017, 3:49 pm)Ds1197 Seen 2 streetdecks in Low fell I'm guessing they were heading for Chester-le-Street depot

yup, 6316 and 6320
citaro5284
14 Dec 2017, 4:03 pm #241

(14 Dec 2017, 3:49 pm)Ds1197 Seen 2 streetdecks in Low fell I'm guessing they were heading for Chester-le-Street depot

yup, 6316 and 6320

pdiddy



264
14 Dec 2017, 6:26 pm #242
(14 Dec 2017, 4:03 pm)citaro5284 yup, 6316 and 6320

Must of been branded sharpish... on the road tomora ?
pdiddy
14 Dec 2017, 6:26 pm #242

(14 Dec 2017, 4:03 pm)citaro5284 yup, 6316 and 6320

Must of been branded sharpish... on the road tomora ?

Andreos1



14,255
14 Dec 2017, 7:53 pm #243
(14 Dec 2017, 3:49 pm)Ds1197 Seen 2 streetdecks in Low fell I'm guessing they were heading for Chester-le-Street depot

There was one parked up at Saltmeadows earlier. Looked poised to be driven away.
Was blinded up for Chester.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Dec 2017, 7:53 pm #243

(14 Dec 2017, 3:49 pm)Ds1197 Seen 2 streetdecks in Low fell I'm guessing they were heading for Chester-le-Street depot

There was one parked up at Saltmeadows earlier. Looked poised to be driven away.
Was blinded up for Chester.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



19,177
14 Dec 2017, 8:56 pm #244
Service 61 unable to serve the estates at Murton due to a serious Police Incident. This service will terminate at Dalton Park.


Wonder what's happened?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
14 Dec 2017, 8:56 pm #244

Service 61 unable to serve the estates at Murton due to a serious Police Incident. This service will terminate at Dalton Park.


Wonder what's happened?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

15 Dec 2017, 11:36 am #245
Following the recent pattern of the Merc's going for refurb id have thought this week would have been the last ones being sent away. However 5309 is still in service today
Dans_bus_photos
15 Dec 2017, 11:36 am #245

Following the recent pattern of the Merc's going for refurb id have thought this week would have been the last ones being sent away. However 5309 is still in service today

15 Dec 2017, 3:05 pm #246
Are there any other Streetdecks apart from 6319 is as just got a photo of it and saw one in the Depot when drove past


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TEN 6083
15 Dec 2017, 3:05 pm #246

Are there any other Streetdecks apart from 6319 is as just got a photo of it and saw one in the Depot when drove past


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Ds1197



506
15 Dec 2017, 4:04 pm #247
5338 is back in service at Washington seen waiting to replace a 5/50 at Bolden
Ds1197
15 Dec 2017, 4:04 pm #247

5338 is back in service at Washington seen waiting to replace a 5/50 at Bolden

citaro5284



3,234
15 Dec 2017, 4:41 pm #248
(15 Dec 2017, 3:05 pm)TEN 6083 Are there any other Streetdecks apart from 6319 is as just got a photo of it and saw one in the Depot when drove past


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There are 5 here in total - 6316, 6317, 6319 and 6320. 6325 was only delivered this afternoon.
citaro5284
15 Dec 2017, 4:41 pm #248

(15 Dec 2017, 3:05 pm)TEN 6083 Are there any other Streetdecks apart from 6319 is as just got a photo of it and saw one in the Depot when drove past


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There are 5 here in total - 6316, 6317, 6319 and 6320. 6325 was only delivered this afternoon.

15 Dec 2017, 6:25 pm #249
6316 is out now it’s on a Durham 21
Stuartphin1639
15 Dec 2017, 6:25 pm #249

6316 is out now it’s on a Durham 21

Tom



6,138
15 Dec 2017, 6:30 pm #250
How long until the B5s start cascading to the Coaster then?
Tom
15 Dec 2017, 6:30 pm #250

How long until the B5s start cascading to the Coaster then?

Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
15 Dec 2017, 6:36 pm #251
6061 was painted yesterday and branded today.

Due to go to Percy Main for familiarisation early next week.

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Dan
15 Dec 2017, 6:36 pm #251

6061 was painted yesterday and branded today.

Due to go to Percy Main for familiarisation early next week.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Tom



6,138
15 Dec 2017, 6:56 pm #252
(15 Dec 2017, 6:36 pm)Dan 6061 was painted yesterday and branded today.

Due to go to Percy Main for familiarisation early next week.

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Ah right cheers
Tom
15 Dec 2017, 6:56 pm #252

(15 Dec 2017, 6:36 pm)Dan 6061 was painted yesterday and branded today.

Due to go to Percy Main for familiarisation early next week.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Ah right cheers

Michael



19,177
15 Dec 2017, 7:01 pm #253
(15 Dec 2017, 6:36 pm)Dan 6061 was painted yesterday and branded today.

Due to go to Percy Main for familiarisation early next week.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Has the brand changed much?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
15 Dec 2017, 7:01 pm #253

(15 Dec 2017, 6:36 pm)Dan 6061 was painted yesterday and branded today.

Due to go to Percy Main for familiarisation early next week.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Has the brand changed much?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

15 Dec 2017, 7:22 pm #254
My question is how long will 6070 last in the Night Angel scheme and will it be back in service in that livery after its visit to Volvo Washington where it has been hiding from me this week.

Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.
Rapidsnap
15 Dec 2017, 7:22 pm #254

My question is how long will 6070 last in the Night Angel scheme and will it be back in service in that livery after its visit to Volvo Washington where it has been hiding from me this week.


Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

Michael



19,177
15 Dec 2017, 7:39 pm #255
(15 Dec 2017, 4:04 pm)Ds1197 5338 is back in service  at Washington seen waiting to replace a 5/50 at Bolden

Surprised it's gone back to Washington


5324 has also returned: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/38...95/in/feed - Photo by Bazza

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
15 Dec 2017, 7:39 pm #255

(15 Dec 2017, 4:04 pm)Ds1197 5338 is back in service  at Washington seen waiting to replace a 5/50 at Bolden

Surprised it's gone back to Washington


5324 has also returned: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/38...95/in/feed - Photo by Bazza


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
15 Dec 2017, 7:46 pm #256
(15 Dec 2017, 7:39 pm)Michael Surprised it's gone back to Washington


5324 has also returned: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/38...95/in/feed - Photo by Bazza

Nothing available to properly replace it at Washington yet if it is indeed due to move elsewhere. Wouldn't be surprised if 5324 ends up heading back there too.
S813 FVK
15 Dec 2017, 7:46 pm #256

(15 Dec 2017, 7:39 pm)Michael Surprised it's gone back to Washington


5324 has also returned: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/38...95/in/feed - Photo by Bazza

Nothing available to properly replace it at Washington yet if it is indeed due to move elsewhere. Wouldn't be surprised if 5324 ends up heading back there too.

Michael



19,177
15 Dec 2017, 10:36 pm #257
5252 is still down as "Coaster"

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
15 Dec 2017, 10:36 pm #257

5252 is still down as "Coaster"


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



14,255
16 Dec 2017, 1:56 am #258
Just to pick up on a couple of things.

5338 doesn't have headrests. I would have thought the refurb would have been the ideal opportunity to get it sorted, rather than cover the existing seats.
Granted it's a little older than the native examples, but surely a standard spec would go down well?
It goes like a stink, but the glitch with interior lighting was noticeable. The offside lighting kept switching itself off.

One of the new 21's had issues in Eldon Square earlier, with passengers transferred to one behind. The one behind was a Chester run, so it left a gap of an hour for those wanting to get to Durham.
I believe it/or another dropped in at Durham to return to Newcastle.

On a B5 hybrid tonight and the damp patch/condensation on the upper saloon roof was pretty minging. Apart from the discolouring, I can't imagine getting 'dropped' on is too pleasant.
I would hope an internal inspection uncovers the issue.
Edited 16 Dec 2017, 1:57 am by Andreos1.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
16 Dec 2017, 1:56 am #258

Just to pick up on a couple of things.

5338 doesn't have headrests. I would have thought the refurb would have been the ideal opportunity to get it sorted, rather than cover the existing seats.
Granted it's a little older than the native examples, but surely a standard spec would go down well?
It goes like a stink, but the glitch with interior lighting was noticeable. The offside lighting kept switching itself off.

One of the new 21's had issues in Eldon Square earlier, with passengers transferred to one behind. The one behind was a Chester run, so it left a gap of an hour for those wanting to get to Durham.
I believe it/or another dropped in at Durham to return to Newcastle.

On a B5 hybrid tonight and the damp patch/condensation on the upper saloon roof was pretty minging. Apart from the discolouring, I can't imagine getting 'dropped' on is too pleasant.
I would hope an internal inspection uncovers the issue.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
16 Dec 2017, 8:21 am #259
(16 Dec 2017, 1:56 am)Andreos1 Just to pick up on a couple of things.

5338 doesn't have headrests. I would have thought the refurb would have been the ideal opportunity to get it sorted, rather than cover the existing seats.
Granted it's a little older than the native examples, but surely a standard spec would go down well?
It goes like a stink, but the glitch with interior lighting was noticeable. The offside lighting kept switching itself off.

Few photos below.

Aside from the obvious cost impact it would have had to renew all of the seats and change the seating layout, I don't think it was needed? I personally think that the seats in 5337 and 5338 are more comfortable than Go North East's standard seating in Mercedes Citaros. They're a bit wider.

Cosmetically they look a little strange with the new leather - the shape of the seats means that the fabric has to stretch over - but I don't think many passengers would notice that.

[Image: 25217919578_07409a2130.jpg]Go North East: 5338 / HF06FUB by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

[Image: 38202900195_47e6f3b4a0.jpg]Go North East: 5338 / HF06FUB by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Dan
16 Dec 2017, 8:21 am #259

(16 Dec 2017, 1:56 am)Andreos1 Just to pick up on a couple of things.

5338 doesn't have headrests. I would have thought the refurb would have been the ideal opportunity to get it sorted, rather than cover the existing seats.
Granted it's a little older than the native examples, but surely a standard spec would go down well?
It goes like a stink, but the glitch with interior lighting was noticeable. The offside lighting kept switching itself off.

Few photos below.

Aside from the obvious cost impact it would have had to renew all of the seats and change the seating layout, I don't think it was needed? I personally think that the seats in 5337 and 5338 are more comfortable than Go North East's standard seating in Mercedes Citaros. They're a bit wider.

Cosmetically they look a little strange with the new leather - the shape of the seats means that the fabric has to stretch over - but I don't think many passengers would notice that.

[Image: 25217919578_07409a2130.jpg]Go North East: 5338 / HF06FUB by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

[Image: 38202900195_47e6f3b4a0.jpg]Go North East: 5338 / HF06FUB by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
16 Dec 2017, 8:23 am #260
(15 Dec 2017, 7:39 pm)Michael Surprised it's gone back to Washington

5324 has also returned: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/38...95/in/feed - Photo by Bazza

(15 Dec 2017, 7:46 pm)S813 FVK Nothing available to properly replace it at Washington yet if it is indeed due to move elsewhere. Wouldn't be surprised if 5324 ends up heading back there too.

Received the "35 million miles" tagline yesterday, for anyone keeping tabs on that.

It is planned to return to service at Washington on Monday.

[Image: 38202907325_99b283726a.jpg]Go North East: 5324 / NK58DWY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Dan
16 Dec 2017, 8:23 am #260

(15 Dec 2017, 7:39 pm)Michael Surprised it's gone back to Washington

5324 has also returned: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/38...95/in/feed - Photo by Bazza

(15 Dec 2017, 7:46 pm)S813 FVK Nothing available to properly replace it at Washington yet if it is indeed due to move elsewhere. Wouldn't be surprised if 5324 ends up heading back there too.

Received the "35 million miles" tagline yesterday, for anyone keeping tabs on that.

It is planned to return to service at Washington on Monday.

[Image: 38202907325_99b283726a.jpg]Go North East: 5324 / NK58DWY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

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