There’s a cobalt clipper at riversideshich kne is it and is it there for a possible repaint?

I understand it is a white solo

(06 Jul 2018, 8:58 am)Coppercap40 wrote I understand it is a white solo

That tiny M710 solo?

(05 Jul 2018, 2:06 pm)Dan wrote Hanover believe they have fixed the fault, and have released a new version of the software for Go North East to test tomorrow.

Will this new system be on NSAs or exterior destinations? Also, on X5 dests?

(03 Jul 2018, 4:25 pm)Dan wrote On all buses with the newer Next Stop Announcement system, the "This is the xx service to yy" announcement is played whenever the doors of the bus are closed. Just a trial for now, based on feedback and requests.

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And really annoying!

Why is there a cobalt clipper at riverside depot this morbing

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(06 Jul 2018, 4:41 pm)JM03 wrote Why is there a cobalt clipper at riverside depot this morbing

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MOT day at Riverside on a Friday, so probably there for that

Hey guys, I'm still new to all this and still learning as I go. We all know that the solar have to remain in service until at least next year (those fitted with the modifications). 

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions as to what will be ordered for replacement?

I'm guessing it will be gradual replacement with cascades of possible buses already in service. There was just nothing mentioned in other threads so I thought you would be the guys to ask because at least the first order would probably be placed within the next 6 months or so..

(06 Jul 2018, 1:33 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote And really annoying!

I agree,the amount of times i heard 'this is the indigo 42 service to North Shields' play today really started to p*ss me off

(06 Jul 2018, 7:11 pm)MattRut21 wrote Hey guys, I'm still new to all this and still learning as I go. We all know that the solar have to remain in service until at least next year (those fitted with the modifications). 

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions as to what will be ordered for replacement?

I'm guessing it will be gradual replacement with cascades of possible buses already in service. There was just nothing mentioned in other threads so I thought you would be the guys to ask because at least the first order would probably be placed within the next 6 months or so..

Edit: Numbers maybe wrong.


Not sure what would be on order, only service which could get new buses is the Quaylink or Citylink 58, or both as i would imagine they do quite well? (not from the area so no idea), 25 Scania's need replacing at Riverside

38 Versa's at Riverside:
5377 - 84 (8) - 58
5385 - 5388, 8310 - 8318, 8329 - 8338 (23) - Quaylink
5389, 8306, 8308, 8309, 8327, 8328 (6) - Go North East 


Streetlites ordered:  31 

8 for the 58 + 1 spare 
23 for the Quaylink + 3 spare 

--- Cascades (all to be in Go North East)

5377 - 84 to Loop (5385 as a spare) 
8310 – 16 to Chester (8317/18/19 as spares) 
8329 – 8338 (10) to Green Arrow (8327/8328 as spares) 
8306, 8308 – 67/69 
86,87,88 and 89 spares at Riverside 


Total spares:

Chester – 3 
Riverside – 8 (1 to be used on the X66 on a Saturday) 


All above removes the Scania’s from service from Riverside and Chester expect for 5228-32 which will go Percy Main to replace the Eclipses. 




I have tried to sort out allocations, so every service has the same style Versa and in number ordering (a tad like the Citaro's)


Deptford's Scania's removed later on.

(06 Jul 2018, 8:34 am)Coppercap40 wrote Any info on 9090 ? I heard that it is at Saltmeadows.

Now gone to Hexham for the 185: https://www.flickr.com/photos/27974644@N07/43205356262/ - photo by ASP8.

Will any of the vykings be attending the park and rides for the tall ships?

Hi, not sure if its been posted anywhere but Stanley now have 6168, 6169 & 6176 also work on the new depot at Hownsgill started about 2 weeks ago.

(07 Jul 2018, 9:33 am)Michael wrote Edit: Numbers maybe wrong.


Not sure what would be on order, only service which could get new buses is the Quaylink or Citylink 58, or both as i would imagine they do quite well? (not from the area so no idea), 25 Scania's need replacing at Riverside

38 Versa's at Riverside:
5377 - 84 (8) - 58
5385 - 5388, 8310 - 8318, 8329 - 8338 (23) - Quaylink
5389, 8306, 8308, 8309, 8327, 8328 (6) - Go North East 


Streetlites ordered:  31 

8 for the 58 + 1 spare 
23 for the Quaylink + 3 spare 

--- Cascades (all to be in Go North East)

5377 - 84 to Loop (5385 as a spare) 
8310 – 16 to Chester (8317/18/19 as spares) 
8329 – 8338 (10) to Green Arrow (8327/8328 as spares) 
8306, 8308 – 67/69 
86,87,88 and 89 spares at Riverside 


Total spares:

Chester – 3 
Riverside – 8 (1 to be used on the X66 on a Saturday) 


All above removes the Scania’s from service from Riverside and Chester expect for 5228-32 which will go Percy Main to replace the Eclipses. 




I have tried to sort out allocations, so every service has the same style Versa and in number ordering (a tad like the Citaro's)


Deptford's Scania's removed later on.

If Deptford's Scania's are removed, what will run the 35?

Since EYMS is part of GNE, probably any new investment in buses would be priority in the EYMS fleet?, with cascades from EYMS going north?


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(08 Jul 2018, 9:38 am)TyneWearTeesGNE wrote If Deptford's Scania's are removed, what will run the 35?

Not sure, cascades from another service?, can't see it getting new buses.

(08 Jul 2018, 9:50 am)cbma06 wrote Since EYMS is part of GNE, probably any new investment in buses would be priority in the EYMS fleet?, with cascades from EYMS going north?


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Until EYMS services and the operations have been analysed fully by GNE management, I can't see them getting any new vehicles at all and even then, the inevitable consolidation may see internal cascades between EYMS services.

Are there any EYMS vehicles that would warrent a move north or even fit in to the existing fleet?
Unless all the Enviro's come up, I can't see the odd one slipping in to service up here.
Geminis? Possibly, but what would replace them down there?

647 past East Boldon with Route Learning on display, could this be a sign Go North East have gained the 558?

(08 Jul 2018, 11:43 am)S830OFT wrote 647 past East Boldon with Route Learning on display, could this be a sign Go North East have gained the 558?

Last time GNE gained the 558 it was extended to Newcastle and the service re-numbered X98, shouldn’t think there would do this again, maybe extend from seaburn to Sunderland and try gain passengers where stagecoach took off their circular section of route and tried to cram all there passengers on the E1.


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(08 Jul 2018, 11:43 am)S830OFT wrote 647 past East Boldon with Route Learning on display, could this be a sign Go North East have gained the 558?

I doubt it, probably was route learning the Park & Ride areas for the Tall Ships and running back to wherever they're based. There's a lot of drivers from outside the Sunderland area taking part.

(08 Jul 2018, 12:41 pm)deanmachine wrote I doubt it, probably was route learning the Park & Ride areas for the Tall Ships and running back to wherever they're based. There's a lot of drivers from outside the Sunderland area taking part.

Can't see any Park and Ride area's for the East Boldon, closest one is Downhill

(08 Jul 2018, 12:44 pm)Michael wrote Can't see any Park and Ride area's for the East Boldon, closest one is Downhill


I read somewhere that 6168, 6169 and 6176 have now gone to Stanley, but now i can't find the post.......

Just a page back
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2138&pid=218873#pid218873

(08 Jul 2018, 12:44 pm)Michael wrote Can't see any Park and Ride area's for the East Boldon, closest one is Downhill


I read somewhere that 6168, 6169 and 6176 have now gone to Stanley, but now i can't find the post.......

Downhill, and Fulwell Quarry, so if they've finished at Fulwell, they might be heading to show where Downhill is?

(08 Jul 2018, 1:18 pm)S813 FVK wrote Just a page back
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2138&pid=218873#pid218873

I blame the weather

(08 Jul 2018, 12:41 pm)deanmachine wrote I doubt it, probably was route learning the Park & Ride areas for the Tall Ships and running back to wherever they're based. There's a lot of drivers from outside the Sunderland area taking part.

Not exactly going to show the North East in the best light with all the second hand buses in different liveries running park and ride, have they even been internally cleaned

(08 Jul 2018, 7:52 pm)makem1 wrote Not exactly going to show the North East in the best light with all the second hand buses in different liveries running park and ride, have they even been internally cleaned

Yes, they've been cleaned. Most are in pretty good condition internally - suspect it's not long since they've last had a re-trim in London.

Externally having all of the different liveries isn't the best, but little in the way that Go North East could do to get them all repainted in time. They are low-cost budget buses bought for a very specific purpose. It would have added a lot of extra cost in to have them all repainted etc before Tall Ships.

(08 Jul 2018, 8:10 pm)Dan wrote Yes, they've been cleaned. Most are in pretty good condition internally - suspect it's not long since they've last had a re-trim in London.

Externally having all of the different liveries isn't the best, but little in the way that Go North East could do to get them all repainted in time. They are low-cost budget buses bought for a very specific purpose. It would have added a lot of extra cost in to have them all repainted etc before Tall Ships.

Especially if they could be located as a can of baked beans in your local tescos the week following.

Are they alright to drive? There was a lot of bad press about the Stanley Gemini 2s that they'd be absolute sheds, but nothing but good press from them since.

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The 54 reg Presidents are nicer to drive than the 06 reg Geminis, in my opinion. Got a bit more poke about them, and happily sit at 52mph... and don't die (as much) when they see a hill!

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(08 Jul 2018, 8:35 pm)Dan wrote The 54 reg Presidents are nicer to drive than the 06 reg Geminis, in my opinion. Got a bit more poke about them, and happily sit at 52mph... and don't die (as much) when they see a hill!

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That's odd for a london cast off - those vyking b7s have meltdowns at any hill. Good to hear anyway!

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6122, 6123 and 6128 now at Riverside