Fleet Changes
Fleet Changes
(23 Dec 2021, 12:22 am)Keeiajs I have been trying to get on it for a while, however it has already been on 680's which aren't exactly the easiest to plan out when they are every 2 hours. And rarely on the X84/85 (before two got taken off).
I still need to get on 6337/6334 (as it has been of since mid Nov) and 6377 (which hopefully I can do a full Newcaslte - West Aukland on that before Jan, and maybe get a omnidekka or 6335).
(23 Dec 2021, 12:22 am)Keeiajs I have been trying to get on it for a while, however it has already been on 680's which aren't exactly the easiest to plan out when they are every 2 hours. And rarely on the X84/85 (before two got taken off).
I still need to get on 6337/6334 (as it has been of since mid Nov) and 6377 (which hopefully I can do a full Newcaslte - West Aukland on that before Jan, and maybe get a omnidekka or 6335).
(23 Dec 2021, 1:51 am)streetdeckfan I used it regularly back when I used the X30, if I saw it on the tracker, I would always wait for it.Yeh that is where I would get off, at the Retail Park.
I would honestly advise against doing the full X21 to West Auckland, either get off at the retail park or if you really must go to West Auckland, get off in the village, as there's sod all where it terminates. Unless you fancy waiting half an hour at a bus stop, or spending 10 minutes walking back on yourself into the village!
(23 Dec 2021, 1:51 am)streetdeckfan I used it regularly back when I used the X30, if I saw it on the tracker, I would always wait for it.Yeh that is where I would get off, at the Retail Park.
I would honestly advise against doing the full X21 to West Auckland, either get off at the retail park or if you really must go to West Auckland, get off in the village, as there's sod all where it terminates. Unless you fancy waiting half an hour at a bus stop, or spending 10 minutes walking back on yourself into the village!
So I was going through the 'Fleet List' on GNE website and there are 3:
6997 LJ51 DJZ Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
6998 LJ51 DKF Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
6999 LJ51 DKV Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
Also why not pain the President’s in the X22 Livery (whcih I think many would prefer) as they are Euro 5, whereas the G1's are Euro 4, with the 57' OmniDekka's.
Surprised nobody identified two of the B9TL ex Lothian for X22, more life in them than 3941/2
(23 Dec 2021, 12:46 pm)Keeiajs So I was going through the 'Fleet List' on GNE website and there are 3:Think these are replacing 3997/8/9 for Toontour
6997 LJ51 DJZ Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
6998 LJ51 DKF Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
6999 LJ51 DKV Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
Also why not pain the President’s in the X22 Livery (whcih I think many would prefer) as they are Euro 5, whereas the G1's are Euro 4, with the 57' OmniDekka's.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:46 pm)Keeiajs So I was going through the 'Fleet List' on GNE website and there are 3:Think these are replacing 3997/8/9 for Toontour
6997 LJ51 DJZ Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
6998 LJ51 DKF Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
6999 LJ51 DKV Not in Service DAF DB250 Plaxton President 69 2001 20.3 (Age) 6 (Euro) The Original Tour
Also why not pain the President’s in the X22 Livery (whcih I think many would prefer) as they are Euro 5, whereas the G1's are Euro 4, with the 57' OmniDekka's.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:50 pm)54APhotography Surprised nobody identified two of the B9TL ex Lothian for X22, more life in them than 3941/2
(23 Dec 2021, 12:50 pm)54APhotography Surprised nobody identified two of the B9TL ex Lothian for X22, more life in them than 3941/2
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.They aren't going to be able to interwork in July.
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:50 pm)54APhotography Surprised nobody identified two of the B9TL ex Lothian for X22, more life in them than 3941/2Tbh i would have rather had the presidents run on them. I would love that.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.They aren't going to be able to interwork in July.
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:50 pm)54APhotography Surprised nobody identified two of the B9TL ex Lothian for X22, more life in them than 3941/2Tbh i would have rather had the presidents run on them. I would love that.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.i dont think B7TL's can be upgraded to Euro 6
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.i dont think B7TL's can be upgraded to Euro 6
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
(23 Dec 2021, 3:45 pm)L469 YVK Has 6341-51 had their tables & wireless chargers done yet?I know the tables are a planned upgrade but didn't ADL forget to include seatback wireless charging?I was on one of them (not sure which one) a week or two back and it now had the wireless chargers in the backs of the seats. Can't say whether they were working or not as my new phone unfortunately lacks wireless charging
(23 Dec 2021, 3:45 pm)L469 YVK Has 6341-51 had their tables & wireless chargers done yet?I know the tables are a planned upgrade but didn't ADL forget to include seatback wireless charging?I was on one of them (not sure which one) a week or two back and it now had the wireless chargers in the backs of the seats. Can't say whether they were working or not as my new phone unfortunately lacks wireless charging
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.I would imagine some of the boards including the scholars will get swapped around before it comes into play so only E6 stuff goes into Newcastle.
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.I would imagine some of the boards including the scholars will get swapped around before it comes into play so only E6 stuff goes into Newcastle.
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.My comment pertains to age rather than anything else, the B9 will have more years in them and are a a better vehicle.
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
(23 Dec 2021, 12:58 pm)Storx I'm guessing it's because of the ULEZ even known they don't directly go in. Sure one interworks with the X1A and another interworks with the Team Valley peaks.My comment pertains to age rather than anything else, the B9 will have more years in them and are a a better vehicle.
Seems a bit of waste upgrading a B7 to E6.
The DAF DB250 open toppers were upgraded to Euro 6 whilst they were in London. Speaking of said vehicles, 6999 (LJ51DKV) is parked up inside Percy Main depot still in the Original Tour colours, whilst another is parked around the back of Deptford depot.
(21 Dec 2021, 7:18 pm)KingSlayerRBLX 2 of the X-Lines Coaches have been withdrawn 7151/37151 is on the X10 today although it isn't tracking
(21 Dec 2021, 7:18 pm)KingSlayerRBLX 2 of the X-Lines Coaches have been withdrawn 7151/37151 is on the X10 today although it isn't tracking
(25 Dec 2021, 12:22 am)busmanT Given how much emphasis is put on people using the app to check when their bus is due, wouldn't you think that they would make sure that they always tracked?Oh I agree. I was at Heworth, waiting to go to Middlesbrough and I was like I am going to have to wait 30 mins, the bus will be rammed...then it came. But some people who were tracking it left as it was 5 mins late.
(25 Dec 2021, 12:22 am)busmanT Given how much emphasis is put on people using the app to check when their bus is due, wouldn't you think that they would make sure that they always tracked?Oh I agree. I was at Heworth, waiting to go to Middlesbrough and I was like I am going to have to wait 30 mins, the bus will be rammed...then it came. But some people who were tracking it left as it was 5 mins late.
(21 Dec 2021, 2:29 am)OrangeArrow49 Thank you, Thomas. At least that's something, and Versas are nice buses. Definitely a downgrade from the E400 deckers though.Given that the ex-Oxford coaches are said to be unreliable and due for withdrawal, I have the feeling the E400-MMCs from routes X84/85 will move to routes X9/10 (although route X9 is of course suspended).
(21 Dec 2021, 2:29 am)OrangeArrow49 Thank you, Thomas. At least that's something, and Versas are nice buses. Definitely a downgrade from the E400 deckers though.Given that the ex-Oxford coaches are said to be unreliable and due for withdrawal, I have the feeling the E400-MMCs from routes X84/85 will move to routes X9/10 (although route X9 is of course suspended).