(27 Nov 2013, 6:56 pm)Tom wrote All of the ''Pronto'' presidents will be spread out between all depots, to replace ''Yellow Bus'' Olympians.

Percy Main will loose theirs due to the Cobolt deckers, maybe.
Really the only Depot which will have Olmpican's will be stanley, i think

(27 Nov 2013, 6:56 pm)Tom wrote All of the ''Pronto'' presidents will be spread out between all depots, to replace ''Yellow Bus'' Olympians.

More than likely 6021/24/34/35 to Gateshead to replace 3811/19/20/27 then 6037/38/40/41 to Stanley to replace 3813/14/21/22, then 3803/3859 can replace 3815/16 at Percy Main with the arrival of two Northern Geminis.

(27 Nov 2013, 7:04 pm)Tom wrote More than likely 6021/24/34/35 to Gateshead to replace 3811/19/20/27 then 6037/38/40/41 to Stanley to replace 3813/14/21/22.

pdiddy Wrote:
6021, 6024, 6035, 6037 are going to Gateshaed from Crook.... unsure of 6034, 6040, 6041

At least 1 might stop at crook for back up or will a B10/Scania etc will move over?

(27 Nov 2013, 7:06 pm)Michael wrote pdiddy Wrote:
6021, 6024, 6035, 6037 are going to Gateshaed from Crook.... unsure of 6034, 6040, 6041

At least 1 might stop at crook for back up or will a B10/Scania etc will move over?

This will probably happen then:
3974: Deptford to Gateshead
6020: Deptford to Stanley
6021: Crook to Gateshead
6024: Crook to Gateshead
6034: Crook to Gateshead
6035: Crook to Stanley
6037: Crook to Stanley
6040: Crook to Stanley
6041: Crook to Stanley

3815/3816 withdrawn from Percy Main
3811/19/20/27 withdrawn from Gateshead
3813/14/21/22/23 withdrawn from Stanley

6021, 6024, 6035 & 6037 are the best of the 7 crook have so will probably end up at gateshead. Not forgetting crook also have 6038 for use on the spennymoor to fram college duplicate, which i'm led to believe will remain at crook.

Crook will probably get a scania from deptford as a spare single deck.

Hi all,

Really looking forward to the new Solos on the Venture around Consett. Anyone know when they're going to be out and about?

(27 Nov 2013, 7:36 pm)dag30590 wrote Hi all,

Really looking forward to the new Solos on the Venture around Consett. Anyone know when they're going to be out and about?

Towards the end of next week, Thursday, Friday or Sunday 8th at the latest

(27 Nov 2013, 6:07 pm)pdiddy wrote 6021, 6024, 6035, 6037 are going to Gateshaed from Crook.... unsure of 6034, 6040, 6041

I don't think the next set of reallocations has been finalised yet - this is just conjecture

(27 Nov 2013, 7:39 pm)busmanT wrote Towards the end of next week, Thursday, Friday or Sunday 8th at the latest

Thought non of the Venture services ran on a Sunday?

(27 Nov 2013, 7:47 pm)Michael wrote Thought non of the Venture services ran on a Sunday?

I believe there are four operational Consett boards on Sundays, which includes the 15.

(27 Nov 2013, 7:47 pm)Michael wrote Thought non of the Venture services ran on a Sunday?

V8 certainly does.

(27 Nov 2013, 7:40 pm)busmanT wrote I don't think the next set of reallocations has been finalised yet - this is just conjecture

Ah its abit early to confirm every move.

Least we know where the Cobolt Omni's/Citaro's are going and the FAB 56 Scania's will be spread across the fleet to replace the reamining SPD's along with the Scania's from the Whey aye five-0.

I was hoping to get Omnicity's at Deptford =(

(27 Nov 2013, 7:49 pm)Dan wrote I believe there are four operational Consett boards on Sundays, which includes the 15.

Ah right cheers =D

(27 Nov 2013, 7:47 pm)Michael wrote Thought non of the Venture services ran on a Sunday?

V8 runs on a Sunday, i think various other services operate in the Consett area but they are limited, i know the V1/V2 dont run on a Sunday.

When will the omnicitys be on the 50

(27 Nov 2013, 8:26 pm)speedwheels22 wrote When will the omnicitys be on the 50

Once the decker's are in service on the 309/310, not sure when that will be as it looks like the FAB 56 decker's will be arriving first... maybe January?

Of the 'V' services, only the V1 and V8 run on Sunday.

(27 Nov 2013, 8:45 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Of the 'V' services, only the V1 and V8 run on Sunday.

Cheer's i didn't think about checking the timetable haha

(27 Nov 2013, 7:49 pm)Dan wrote I believe there are four operational Consett boards on Sundays, which includes the 15.

Is the 15 operated by Consett on Sundays using venture MPD's? As its Stanley during the week.

(27 Nov 2013, 9:29 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Is the 15 operated by Consett on Sundays using venture MPD's? As its Stanley during the week.

Indeed it is.

Only one bus is required though - it runs about every hour and 10 minutes.

(27 Nov 2013, 9:34 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Only one bus is required though - it runs about every hour and 10 minutes.

And the interworking V1/V8s have a PVR of 3, totalling up to a PVR of 4 on Sundays.

(27 Nov 2013, 9:37 pm)Dan wrote And the interworking V1/V8s have a PVR of 3, totalling up to a PVR of 4 on Sundays.

Oh, I wasn't correcting you! Just in case anyone was wondering about the timetable

(27 Nov 2013, 9:44 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Oh, I wasn't correcting you! Just in case anyone was wondering about the timetable

I know, I know..haha.
Was reiterating the aforementioned PVR to confirm it was indeed correct.

I think the 26 should go back to its old route threw hedworth maybe via hebburn college pelaw metro heworth non stop to eldon square

I wouldn't be too sure on Gateshead getting rid of all their Volvo Olympians. They have a contract for a Jewish School that stipulates that the buses mustn't carry no adverts (inside & outside) whatsoever. And currently they've got 2 Volvo Olympians for this duty. I know 3827 is one of them. I cannot remember the other one.

(27 Nov 2013, 10:32 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I wouldn't be too sure on Gateshead getting rid of all their Volvo Olympians. They have a contract for a Jewish School that stipulates that the buses mustn't carry no adverts (inside & outside) whatsoever. And currently they've got 2 Volvo Olympians for this duty. I know 3827 is one of them. I cannot remember the other one.

If memory serves, the one I photographed on that scholar when it was first starting operation was 3820.
Who's to say that GNE will even have that contract in two months time, however? Scholars are known to change quite often. It could be a three month contract for all we know.

(27 Nov 2013, 10:38 pm)Dan wrote If memory serves, the one I photographed on that scholar when it was first starting operation was 3820.
Who's to say that GNE will even have that contract in two months time, however? Scholars are known to change quite often. It could be a three month contract for all we know.

Formerly operated by Caris Coaches who have had it for about 2 years? It's not a Nexus contract...

It's a private contract seperate to the Nexus Scholar services. They've got it until at least the summer. Also it be the only service operating on New Years Day as the Jewish School is open that day.

Still reluctant to believe that Gateshead will retain two Olympians for this contract.
Would it not be more appropriate to remove advertisements from the Presidents, which are to take a back seat role (scholars/spares only) rather than retain Olympians which were actually due to be withdrawn this year (assuming 15 year age limit)? A fresh lick of paint when they come off Pronto duties and you're sorted.