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25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am #221
(23 Jan 2019, 8:27 am)Swiny1 I couldn't agree with you more but I've heard deffo 4 getting new buses. I think the Mercs are a great fit for the 4 and don't understand. Ive actually heard a number of things like I said so I'm just gonna wait and see what happens or turns up but it is supposed to be soon

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Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.
Edited 25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am by RBZ 5459.


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25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am #221

(23 Jan 2019, 8:27 am)Swiny1 I couldn't agree with you more but I've heard deffo 4 getting new buses. I think the Mercs are a great fit for the 4 and don't understand. Ive actually heard a number of things like I said so I'm just gonna wait and see what happens or turns up but it is supposed to be soon

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Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.


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25 Jan 2019, 10:29 am #222
(25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am)RBZ 5459 Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.

What are the Cobalt Clipper B9s getting done to them?
L469 YVK
25 Jan 2019, 10:29 am #222

(25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am)RBZ 5459 Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.

What are the Cobalt Clipper B9s getting done to them?

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25 Jan 2019, 11:10 am #223
(25 Jan 2019, 10:29 am)L469 YVK What are the Cobalt Clipper B9s getting done to them?

I think tables were on the cards(?), and I guess going down to Blackburn would mean a full upgrade inline with the new interior spec.


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25 Jan 2019, 11:10 am #223

(25 Jan 2019, 10:29 am)L469 YVK What are the Cobalt Clipper B9s getting done to them?

I think tables were on the cards(?), and I guess going down to Blackburn would mean a full upgrade inline with the new interior spec.


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25 Jan 2019, 11:57 am #224
(25 Jan 2019, 11:10 am)RBZ 5459 I think tables were on the cards(?), and I guess going down to Blackburn would mean a full upgrade inline with the new interior spec.

I think that makes much more sense for the B9s on the Cobalt Clipper and the Fab 56 then new buses. The buses are great, just upgrade the insides.
deanmachine
25 Jan 2019, 11:57 am #224

(25 Jan 2019, 11:10 am)RBZ 5459 I think tables were on the cards(?), and I guess going down to Blackburn would mean a full upgrade inline with the new interior spec.

I think that makes much more sense for the B9s on the Cobalt Clipper and the Fab 56 then new buses. The buses are great, just upgrade the insides.

Michael



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25 Jan 2019, 12:02 pm #225
(25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am)RBZ 5459 Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.

Good, they don't need upgrading, a refurb will be better.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
25 Jan 2019, 12:02 pm #225

(25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am)RBZ 5459 Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.

Good, they don't need upgrading, a refurb will be better.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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3,549
25 Jan 2019, 1:21 pm #226
(25 Jan 2019, 12:02 pm)Michael Good, they don't need upgrading, a refurb will be better.

Unless the following might be happening:
- 12x new StreetDecks or MetroDeckers for 309 & 310 + 6301-07 from Crook
- 6101-07 to Crook for X21
- 6108-13 to Stanley for Toon Link
- 6114-17 to Stanley for Red Kite

Cascades:
- 1x ex London B9TL remains in Toon Link livery with others allowing older OmniDekkas/B7TLs to be withdrawn. 1x could also probably also go to Crook as a backup for 6101-07
- 6118-21 either allocated to DFDS work or sent to EYMS
Edited 25 Jan 2019, 1:22 pm by L469 YVK.
L469 YVK
25 Jan 2019, 1:21 pm #226

(25 Jan 2019, 12:02 pm)Michael Good, they don't need upgrading, a refurb will be better.

Unless the following might be happening:
- 12x new StreetDecks or MetroDeckers for 309 & 310 + 6301-07 from Crook
- 6101-07 to Crook for X21
- 6108-13 to Stanley for Toon Link
- 6114-17 to Stanley for Red Kite

Cascades:
- 1x ex London B9TL remains in Toon Link livery with others allowing older OmniDekkas/B7TLs to be withdrawn. 1x could also probably also go to Crook as a backup for 6101-07
- 6118-21 either allocated to DFDS work or sent to EYMS

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25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm #227
(25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am)RBZ 5459 Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.

The Optare Versa xFE demonstrator bus recently with Weardale has now landed at Go North East - it had been intended to be used here first hence why its stint at Weardale didn't last very long... It'll be used at Washington on the 4.

6101 is the bus that has gone for repaint and refurbishment. 5201, originally withdrawn, has been MOT'd and re-instated. It's intended to return to Chester-le-Street to release 5205 (float) to Percy Main to cover for it. It'll be joined by two further float Scania L94s this weekend.
Dan
25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm #227

(25 Jan 2019, 9:17 am)RBZ 5459 Streetlites for the 4 does seem to be the motion from what I hear.

On another note, also hearing that the first Cobalt Clipper B9s have now left for Blackburn for their refurbishment programme.

The Optare Versa xFE demonstrator bus recently with Weardale has now landed at Go North East - it had been intended to be used here first hence why its stint at Weardale didn't last very long... It'll be used at Washington on the 4.

6101 is the bus that has gone for repaint and refurbishment. 5201, originally withdrawn, has been MOT'd and re-instated. It's intended to return to Chester-le-Street to release 5205 (float) to Percy Main to cover for it. It'll be joined by two further float Scania L94s this weekend.

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25 Jan 2019, 2:43 pm #228
(25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm)Dan The Optare Versa xFE demonstrator bus recently with Weardale has now landed at Go North East - it had been intended to be used here first hence why its stint at Weardale didn't last very long... It'll be used at Washington on the 4.

6101 is the bus that has gone for repaint and refurbishment. 5201, originally withdrawn, has been MOT'd and re-instated. It's intended to return to Chester-le-Street to release 5205 (float) to Percy Main to cover for it. It'll be joined by two further float Scania L94s this weekend.

Interestingly 5201 was down at Percy Main this morning.


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RBZ 5459
25 Jan 2019, 2:43 pm #228

(25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm)Dan The Optare Versa xFE demonstrator bus recently with Weardale has now landed at Go North East - it had been intended to be used here first hence why its stint at Weardale didn't last very long... It'll be used at Washington on the 4.

6101 is the bus that has gone for repaint and refurbishment. 5201, originally withdrawn, has been MOT'd and re-instated. It's intended to return to Chester-le-Street to release 5205 (float) to Percy Main to cover for it. It'll be joined by two further float Scania L94s this weekend.

Interestingly 5201 was down at Percy Main this morning.


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25 Jan 2019, 2:48 pm #229
(25 Jan 2019, 2:43 pm)RBZ 5459 Interestingly 5201 was down at Percy Main this morning.

Yes - as I said before, it has been MOT'd and reinstated.

Currently allocated to Percy Main to cover for 6101, but long-term 5205 will serve this purpose (with 5201 returning to Chester-le-St in full service), along with the other two float Scania L94s in the fleet.
Dan
25 Jan 2019, 2:48 pm #229

(25 Jan 2019, 2:43 pm)RBZ 5459 Interestingly 5201 was down at Percy Main this morning.

Yes - as I said before, it has been MOT'd and reinstated.

Currently allocated to Percy Main to cover for 6101, but long-term 5205 will serve this purpose (with 5201 returning to Chester-le-St in full service), along with the other two float Scania L94s in the fleet.

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25 Jan 2019, 3:06 pm #230
(25 Jan 2019, 2:48 pm)Dan Yes - as I said before, it has been MOT'd and reinstated.

Currently allocated to Percy Main to cover for 6101, but long-term 5205 will serve this purpose (with 5201 returning to Chester-le-St in full service), along with the other two float Scania L94s in the fleet.

Ah yes, my bad - my Friday brain didn't register that correctly!


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RBZ 5459
25 Jan 2019, 3:06 pm #230

(25 Jan 2019, 2:48 pm)Dan Yes - as I said before, it has been MOT'd and reinstated.

Currently allocated to Percy Main to cover for 6101, but long-term 5205 will serve this purpose (with 5201 returning to Chester-le-St in full service), along with the other two float Scania L94s in the fleet.

Ah yes, my bad - my Friday brain didn't register that correctly!


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25 Jan 2019, 3:13 pm #231
(25 Jan 2019, 2:43 pm)RBZ 5459 Interestingly 5201 was down at Percy Main this morning.
Got 3995 machine
On 680 to go onto 19
JM03
25 Jan 2019, 3:13 pm #231

(25 Jan 2019, 2:43 pm)RBZ 5459 Interestingly 5201 was down at Percy Main this morning.
Got 3995 machine
On 680 to go onto 19

Michael



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25 Jan 2019, 6:01 pm #232
(25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm)Dan The Optare Versa xFE demonstrator bus recently with Weardale has now landed at Go North East - it had been intended to be used here first hence why its stint at Weardale didn't last very long... It'll be used at Washington on the 4.

How long is it here for? and what fleet number has it received?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
25 Jan 2019, 6:01 pm #232

(25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm)Dan The Optare Versa xFE demonstrator bus recently with Weardale has now landed at Go North East - it had been intended to be used here first hence why its stint at Weardale didn't last very long... It'll be used at Washington on the 4.

How long is it here for? and what fleet number has it received?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,168
25 Jan 2019, 6:11 pm #233
(25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm)Dan 6101 is the bus that has gone for repaint and refurbishment. 5201, originally withdrawn, has been MOT'd and re-instated. It's intended to return to Chester-le-Street to release 5205 (float) to Percy Main to cover for it. It'll be joined by two further float Scania L94s this weekend.

Wonder if this confirms that the Red Arrow will be getting new buses?, really thought they would of gone before the Cobalt Clipper B9's.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
25 Jan 2019, 6:11 pm #233

(25 Jan 2019, 1:27 pm)Dan 6101 is the bus that has gone for repaint and refurbishment. 5201, originally withdrawn, has been MOT'd and re-instated. It's intended to return to Chester-le-Street to release 5205 (float) to Percy Main to cover for it. It'll be joined by two further float Scania L94s this weekend.

Wonder if this confirms that the Red Arrow will be getting new buses?, really thought they would of gone before the Cobalt Clipper B9's.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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3,549
25 Jan 2019, 6:30 pm #234
(25 Jan 2019, 6:11 pm)Michael Wonder if this confirms that the Red Arrow will be getting new buses?, really thought they would of gone before the Cobalt Clipper B9's.

Red Arrows could be going at a later time for all we know. But I'm highly suspicious that GNE would just send the Cobalt Clipper B9s to be tarted up unless GNE simply want to keep one foot ahead of Arriva despite the B9s needing nothing more than a lick of paint and maybe a deep clean.

 A full refurb would allow GNE the perfect opportunity with the addition of 11 or 12 new orders to upgrade the Cobalt Clipper as well as reducing fuel costs. The reduction would allow GNE to run extra evening services or increase the PVR to improve reliability. On the other foot, the Castles Express would benefit from a more suitable vehicle.
L469 YVK
25 Jan 2019, 6:30 pm #234

(25 Jan 2019, 6:11 pm)Michael Wonder if this confirms that the Red Arrow will be getting new buses?, really thought they would of gone before the Cobalt Clipper B9's.

Red Arrows could be going at a later time for all we know. But I'm highly suspicious that GNE would just send the Cobalt Clipper B9s to be tarted up unless GNE simply want to keep one foot ahead of Arriva despite the B9s needing nothing more than a lick of paint and maybe a deep clean.

 A full refurb would allow GNE the perfect opportunity with the addition of 11 or 12 new orders to upgrade the Cobalt Clipper as well as reducing fuel costs. The reduction would allow GNE to run extra evening services or increase the PVR to improve reliability. On the other foot, the Castles Express would benefit from a more suitable vehicle.

L469 YVK



3,549
25 Jan 2019, 8:45 pm #235
Update: Spoke to driver on 309 tonight who said that there'll be no new buses and refurbs only for Cobalt Clipper. However, the 309 and 310 will become mostly standalone later this year with new timetable supposedly.
L469 YVK
25 Jan 2019, 8:45 pm #235

Update: Spoke to driver on 309 tonight who said that there'll be no new buses and refurbs only for Cobalt Clipper. However, the 309 and 310 will become mostly standalone later this year with new timetable supposedly.

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1,091
25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm #236
(25 Jan 2019, 8:45 pm)L469 YVK Update: Spoke to driver on 309 tonight who said that there'll be no new buses and refurbs only for Cobalt Clipper. However, the 309 and 310 will become mostly standalone later this year with new timetable supposedly.

So they will be repaints for the cobalt clipper but no new buses.


Also is 9087 still with GNE
GNE6312
25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm #236

(25 Jan 2019, 8:45 pm)L469 YVK Update: Spoke to driver on 309 tonight who said that there'll be no new buses and refurbs only for Cobalt Clipper. However, the 309 and 310 will become mostly standalone later this year with new timetable supposedly.

So they will be repaints for the cobalt clipper but no new buses.


Also is 9087 still with GNE

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25 Jan 2019, 8:59 pm #237
(25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm)GNE6312 So they will be repaints for the cobalt clipper but no new buses.


Also is 9087 still with GNE
The white streetlite is, yes
Jamie M
25 Jan 2019, 8:59 pm #237

(25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm)GNE6312 So they will be repaints for the cobalt clipper but no new buses.


Also is 9087 still with GNE
The white streetlite is, yes

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25 Jan 2019, 9:00 pm #238
(25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm)GNE6312 Also is 9087 still with GNE

Yes still with GNE, was on 49s today


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25 Jan 2019, 9:00 pm #238

(25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm)GNE6312 Also is 9087 still with GNE

Yes still with GNE, was on 49s today


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3,549
26 Jan 2019, 12:48 am #239
(25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm)GNE6312 So they will be repaints for the cobalt clipper but no new buses.


Also is 9087 still with GNE

According to the driver, supposedly so. Wonder what vehicle would act as a spare if the PVR increased to 17 though (10x 309 and 7x 310/X39)?
L469 YVK
26 Jan 2019, 12:48 am #239

(25 Jan 2019, 8:58 pm)GNE6312 So they will be repaints for the cobalt clipper but no new buses.


Also is 9087 still with GNE

According to the driver, supposedly so. Wonder what vehicle would act as a spare if the PVR increased to 17 though (10x 309 and 7x 310/X39)?

GNE6312



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26 Jan 2019, 7:08 am #240
(26 Jan 2019, 12:48 am)L469 YVK According to the driver, supposedly so. Wonder what vehicle would act as a spare if the PVR increased to 17 though (10x 309 and 7x 310/X39)?

My guess is omnidekkas or b7s
GNE6312
26 Jan 2019, 7:08 am #240

(26 Jan 2019, 12:48 am)L469 YVK According to the driver, supposedly so. Wonder what vehicle would act as a spare if the PVR increased to 17 though (10x 309 and 7x 310/X39)?

My guess is omnidekkas or b7s

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