(21 Dec 2018, 7:39 pm)Michael wrote Dan has some pictures of the insides of the E400 on demo...have to say, it looks really nice.
"The "Red Arrows" X1 and 921 services currently operate with a batch of Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs new in 2011 and 2012, and are now beginning to evaluate suitability of different vehicle types on these routes."
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/
(21 Dec 2018, 10:52 pm)JM03 wrote Has the 680N AM service changed from following onto the 19 to the 11 now? Noticed a blue arrow on it 4 times on it this week and 1 corp omni (nothing new there tbh). If it has, whats the chances of clocking a decker in the morning too?
(21 Dec 2018, 8:37 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I must admit, the interior is pretty, especially with that colour scheme! Doubt we'd get those seats though if they did go through with ordering them.
I had a go on the Bluestar ones when I was down in Southampton and they were pretty nice to ride. If GNE were to get rid of the Streetdecks on the X21, I'd happily let them replace it with these
(21 Dec 2018, 7:39 pm)Michael wrote Dan has some pictures of the insides of the E400 on demo...have to say, it looks really nice.
"The "Red Arrows" X1 and 921 services currently operate with a batch of Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs new in 2011 and 2012, and are now beginning to evaluate suitability of different vehicle types on these routes."
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/
(22 Dec 2018, 9:21 pm)Malarkey wrote Go North East should test a Scania E400MMC on the X1, would be better comparison to the B9's, personally would like to see Go North East switch to Alexander Dennis instead of buying Wrightat.
(22 Dec 2018, 10:01 pm)GNE6312 wrote Or E400 XLBs they look like they would be great for the X9/X10 then the B5s could go to the X1 along side afew other new b5s as copacity is an issue for the X9/X10 so here is the answer:
https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/n...o-chassis/
(23 Dec 2018, 12:17 am)Malarkey wrote Stagecoach had no problem with using a Tri-Axle Plaxton Panther of a similar length when they used to operate the X55, Eldon Square would be the main issue for the XLB's
(23 Dec 2018, 9:25 am)GNE6312 wrote My suggestion would for a board
Run the 654
Do an extra 42A from Killingworth to kingskingston park
Do a full 42A run to North Shields
Then back to depot
(23 Dec 2018, 8:29 am)L469 YVK wrote I'vr got a gut feeling with the new MD that GNE will move away from just buying Wright bodied vehicles and instead,also order from the likes of ADL too.
(23 Dec 2018, 1:13 pm)S830OFT wrote Is 9081 allocated to a set board or is it just a run that finishes around 18:00?Set board, yes, to finish by 19:00 (due to no vandal screen).
Also is it possible it will make an appearance on the 921?