Go North East: Former Fleet Members Living On

JP6004 25 Jun 2018, 5:04 pm

(25 Jun 2018, 4:55 pm)Dan wrote £1000?! In that condition?! Get it scrapped!

Retro Buggy Zone sticker still in place..!

Hey thats Arrivas standard spec is that.....expect to see it on the 308 in a month or two Tongue

S830OFT 25 Jun 2018, 7:18 pm

#572

(25 Jun 2018, 5:04 pm)JP6004 wrote Hey thats Arrivas standard spec is that.....expect to see it on the 308 in a month or two

Actually more of a PCL Spec Big Grin

Expect to see it in Morpeth in a month or two.

LeeCalder 13 Jul 2018, 5:58 am

#573

Preserved ex-Go North East Transbus MPD, 574 / NK53 TMZ has been repainted into a red and blue base livery, prior receiving the yellow strip and logos.

Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee Calder, on Flickr

Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee Calder, on Flickr

BusLoverMum 13 Aug 2018, 7:44 pm

#574

Littlun is amused by the fate of this blue arrow Solar Smile

http://www.theoaksschool.co.uk/stop-the-bus/

Jamie M 13 Aug 2018, 7:49 pm

#575

(13 Aug 2018, 7:44 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Littlun is amused by the fate of this blue arrow Solar

http://www.theoaksschool.co.uk/stop-the-bus/

Ha. Those things probably still rattle whilst being a defacto library.

A nice idea though, good to see it's not just becoming a tin of beans.

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BusLoverMum 13 Aug 2018, 8:49 pm

#576

(13 Aug 2018, 7:49 pm)Jamie M wrote Ha. Those things probably still rattle whilst being a defacto library.

A nice idea though, good to see it's not just becoming a tin of beans.

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Any bus rattles with littlun in it.

James101 20 Aug 2018, 2:10 pm

#577

Former 3927 enjoying retirement in the countryside as a farm worker’s transport bus.

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GuyParkRoyal 20 Aug 2018, 3:50 pm

#578

Former 3812 for sale on ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Olympia...3206972498&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

TEN 6083 22 Aug 2018, 7:50 pm

#579

NA02NVL ex go north east 4955 by jack sparrow bus and train photography, on Flickr

4955 is now an American Diner

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/TEN6083/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjmtransportinc

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kjmtransportinc

JM03 22 Aug 2018, 8:36 pm

#580

(22 Aug 2018, 7:50 pm)TEN 6083 wrote NA02NVL ex go north east 4955 by jack sparrow bus and train photography, on Flickr

4955 is now an American Diner

Thought that one popped up a little while ago

BusLoverMum 18 Sep 2018, 11:49 am

#581

The conversion of NK53 UNZ into a Go Read busis almost complete. I like how they've kept the blue arrow.
http://www.theoaksschool.co.uk/go-read-update/

V514DFT 18 Sep 2018, 12:35 pm

#582

That looks pretty cool,i forget what its fleet number was though when it was with GNE,wonder if theres any news if any others have gone elsewhere

Kind Regards
Tez

JM03 21 Sep 2018, 4:09 pm

#583

(18 Sep 2018, 12:35 pm)V514DFT wrote That looks pretty cool,i forget what its fleet number was though when it was with GNE,wonder if theres any news if any others have gone elsewhere

Sure 4974 is still being stored at percy main but I've not been past in a while. Tucked away in a corner with 6015

V514DFT 28 Sep 2018, 1:35 pm

#584

4922 living on with A-line coaches,couldnt get my camera out in time

Kind Regards
Tez

pbjd 28 Sep 2018, 2:55 pm

#585

(28 Sep 2018, 1:35 pm)V514DFT wrote 4922 living on with A-line coaches,couldnt get my camera out in time

They've had it for around a year.

S830OFT 28 Sep 2018, 7:15 pm

#586

(28 Sep 2018, 2:55 pm)pbjd wrote They've had it for around a year.

It's in the new livery now.

Andreos1 09 Oct 2018, 8:38 pm

#587

Based purely on an image seen on a poster, it appears 3643 is operating as a 'bus bar' for Newcastle Falcons and has had part of its top-deck opened up.
A quick look online confirms it has been in situ for a year.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1 25 Oct 2018, 9:44 am

#588

https://www.durham.police.uk/news-and-ev...ining.aspx

An Olympian by the looks of it.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Ianthegoon 09 Nov 2018, 7:50 am

#589

Wright StreetDeck MicroHybrid 3 demonstrator SK17HHC, which spent some time with Go North East as their 9085, has been working the Rail Replacement Buses out of Bristol Temple Meads this week.

deanmachine 09 Nov 2018, 1:28 pm

#590

(09 Nov 2018, 7:50 am)Ianthegoon wrote Wright StreetDeck MicroHybrid 3 demonstrator SK17HHC, which spent some time with Go North East as their 9085, has been working the Rail Replacement Buses out of Bristol Temple Meads this week.

I'm pretty sure the Gas Bus, Stagecoach in Sunderland had earlier in the year was on it too.

Ianthegoon 14 Nov 2018, 9:14 pm

#591

(09 Nov 2018, 1:28 pm)deanmachine wrote I'm pretty sure the Gas Bus, Stagecoach in Sunderland had earlier in the year was on it too.

Do you mean DD16GAS? I've not seen that one around, although I'm aware that there's a few vehicles eluded me.

S828OFT, formerly 3828, is still alive and well, seen in the centre of Bristol on what I suspect was a scholars' service.

deanmachine 14 Nov 2018, 10:30 pm

#592

(14 Nov 2018, 9:14 pm)Ianthegoon wrote Do you mean DD16GAS? I've not seen that one around, although I'm aware that there's a few vehicles eluded me.

S828OFT, formerly 3828, is still alive and well, seen in the centre of Bristol on what I suspect was a scholars' service.

I really can't remember the plate on it, but it was definitely a Gas Bus demonstrator wearing the exact livery as the one that was up here, not sure if they have anymore floating around. It was sitting at the front of Temple Meads, looked like it was being used as a bait room more than anything though as it didn't have a ticket machine and the master switch was off. Was on Monday the 29th.

GuyParkRoyal 13 Dec 2018, 4:53 pm

#593

Former Go North East 3817 is for sale on ebay (located in Huddersfield).

BusLoverMum 25 Jan 2019, 5:30 pm

#594

The Go Read bus has been officially launched, this week.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/l...dventures/

Andreos1 15 Feb 2019, 12:26 pm

#595

(09 Oct 2018, 8:38 pm)Andreos1 wrote Based purely on an image seen on a poster, it appears 3643 is operating as a 'bus bar' for Newcastle Falcons and has had part of its top-deck opened up.
A quick look online confirms it has been in situ for a year.

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'Illegitimis non carborundum'

LeeCalder 19 Apr 2019, 6:50 pm

#596

We've had 574 out for a run today, prior to MetroCentre Rally.

We're looking to add the yellow stripe in the coming week, refit the rear wheel arch trim once we've added the yellow stripe followed by adding the vinyls.

Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee Calder, on Flickr

GNE6312 19 Apr 2019, 7:41 pm

#597

(19 Apr 2019, 6:50 pm)LeeCalder wrote We've had 574 out for a run today, prior to MetroCentre Rally.

We're looking to add the yellow stripe in the coming week, refit the rear wheel arch trim once we've added the yellow stripe followed by adding the vinyls.

Preserved: 574 / NK53 TMZ by Lee Calder, on Flickr

Will people be able to lool at it or is it static display only?

LeeCalder 19 Apr 2019, 7:46 pm

#598

(19 Apr 2019, 7:41 pm)GNE6312 wrote Will people be able to lool at it or is it static display only?

Feel free to come onboard and have a look. We’re hoping to do one or two trips out as well.

RBZ 5459 22 May 2019, 7:37 pm

#599

It would seem that Cumfybus has acquired at least one of the ex-Go North East Hybrid Solo SRs - 629 spotted on delivery.

RBZ5459 | flickr | THV

Dan 22 May 2019, 7:48 pm

#600

(22 May 2019, 7:37 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote It would seem that Cumfybus has acquired at least one of the ex-Go North East Hybrid Solo SRs - 629 spotted on delivery.

They acquired all three - Sunderland Council sold them via CVA Auctions to Cumfybus towards the end of March.

I presume not for use, rather for parts for the existing examples in their fleet. The batteries are probably worth more than the bus - it's a hefty five-figure sum to renew the batteries and such on one of those Hybrid Solos, but the buses aren't worth that.