Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2014
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2014
(19 Jan 2014, 12:18 pm)Dan I believe it's still in Cobalt livery.
No further movements from Deptford as of yet.
Think it's 150.
(19 Jan 2014, 12:18 pm)Dan I believe it's still in Cobalt livery.
No further movements from Deptford as of yet.
Think it's 150.
(19 Jan 2014, 12:50 pm)andreos1 With not being down Handy Drive since my Costco card expired a few years back, I haven't seen the layout etc of the depot.
Is the 150 the approved limit registered with VOSA, just internal space or is there scope to store vehicles outside (but within depot grounds) like happens at Sunderland Road, Washington etc
(19 Jan 2014, 12:50 pm)andreos1 With not being down Handy Drive since my Costco card expired a few years back, I haven't seen the layout etc of the depot.
Is the 150 the approved limit registered with VOSA, just internal space or is there scope to store vehicles outside (but within depot grounds) like happens at Sunderland Road, Washington etc
(19 Jan 2014, 12:52 pm)Dan You can see photos of the entire depot (and offices) here.
I think the buses will all be stored outside, in the massive space as shown below:
(19 Jan 2014, 12:52 pm)Dan You can see photos of the entire depot (and offices) here.
I think the buses will all be stored outside, in the massive space as shown below:
(19 Jan 2014, 12:52 pm)Dan You can see photos of the entire depot (and offices) here.
I think the buses will all be stored outside, in the massive space as shown below:
(19 Jan 2014, 12:52 pm)Dan You can see photos of the entire depot (and offices) here.
I think the buses will all be stored outside, in the massive space as shown below:
(19 Jan 2014, 1:47 pm)andreos1 Cheers.
Very surprised at the lack of internal storage, away from the pits.
Obviously cheaper for GNE to construct the site in this way, but in turn leaves the majority (if not all) vehicles open to the elements.
Thought there would be some sort of internal garaging.
(19 Jan 2014, 1:47 pm)andreos1 Cheers.
Very surprised at the lack of internal storage, away from the pits.
Obviously cheaper for GNE to construct the site in this way, but in turn leaves the majority (if not all) vehicles open to the elements.
Thought there would be some sort of internal garaging.
(19 Jan 2014, 2:15 pm)citaro5284 There is not really any pits, the vehicles, as Dan shows drive in and they can either be worked on at ground level or elevated up. There is plenty of storage trust me, it is just you cannot see it. A couple of pictures that Dan took, from where he was standing above is the storage area (which Dan will say, is pretty big), then apart from there, there are other areas dedicated for certain items (like tyres).
Most bus depots now are constructed like this, not just GNE. Oxford Bus Company's depot is the same, not just cheaper for construction, but the more building you have the more the local council wants from you.
Compared to what they have now, it is a vast improvement, and as always you cannot please all the people all of the time and some just like to pull everything apart!
(19 Jan 2014, 2:15 pm)citaro5284 There is not really any pits, the vehicles, as Dan shows drive in and they can either be worked on at ground level or elevated up. There is plenty of storage trust me, it is just you cannot see it. A couple of pictures that Dan took, from where he was standing above is the storage area (which Dan will say, is pretty big), then apart from there, there are other areas dedicated for certain items (like tyres).
Most bus depots now are constructed like this, not just GNE. Oxford Bus Company's depot is the same, not just cheaper for construction, but the more building you have the more the local council wants from you.
Compared to what they have now, it is a vast improvement, and as always you cannot please all the people all of the time and some just like to pull everything apart!
(19 Jan 2014, 2:15 pm)citaro5284 There is not really any pits, the vehicles, as Dan shows drive in and they can either be worked on at ground level or elevated up. There is plenty of storage trust me, it is just you cannot see it. A couple of pictures that Dan took, from where he was standing above is the storage area (which Dan will say, is pretty big), then apart from there, there are other areas dedicated for certain items (like tyres).
Most bus depots now are constructed like this, not just GNE. Oxford Bus Company's depot is the same, not just cheaper for construction, but the more building you have the more the local council wants from you.
Compared to what they have now, it is a vast improvement, and as always you cannot please all the people all of the time and some just like to pull everything apart!
(19 Jan 2014, 2:15 pm)citaro5284 There is not really any pits, the vehicles, as Dan shows drive in and they can either be worked on at ground level or elevated up. There is plenty of storage trust me, it is just you cannot see it. A couple of pictures that Dan took, from where he was standing above is the storage area (which Dan will say, is pretty big), then apart from there, there are other areas dedicated for certain items (like tyres).
Most bus depots now are constructed like this, not just GNE. Oxford Bus Company's depot is the same, not just cheaper for construction, but the more building you have the more the local council wants from you.
Compared to what they have now, it is a vast improvement, and as always you cannot please all the people all of the time and some just like to pull everything apart!
(19 Jan 2014, 3:46 pm)Dan I do think, when the time comes, the next super depot would be Chester and Washington.And possibly Stanley. If you ever go past carcraft at Birtley there is hardly any cars parked outside compared to what the used to be, it would be great if they were quick and got the land 2nd time lucky. If carcraft were to move of course.
(19 Jan 2014, 3:46 pm)Dan I do think, when the time comes, the next super depot would be Chester and Washington.And possibly Stanley. If you ever go past carcraft at Birtley there is hardly any cars parked outside compared to what the used to be, it would be great if they were quick and got the land 2nd time lucky. If carcraft were to move of course.
(19 Jan 2014, 3:46 pm)Dan I do think, when the time comes, the next super depot would be Chester and Washington.
(19 Jan 2014, 3:46 pm)Dan I do think, when the time comes, the next super depot would be Chester and Washington.
(19 Jan 2014, 3:59 pm)northtynelinks2 And possibly Stanley. If you ever go past carcraft at Birtley there is hardly any cars parked outside compared to what the used to be, it would be great if they were quick and got the land 2nd time lucky. If carcraft were to move of course.
(19 Jan 2014, 3:59 pm)northtynelinks2 And possibly Stanley. If you ever go past carcraft at Birtley there is hardly any cars parked outside compared to what the used to be, it would be great if they were quick and got the land 2nd time lucky. If carcraft were to move of course.
(19 Jan 2014, 4:02 pm)Dan Do think Stanley's Newcastle ops would move to Riverside and other ops to the Washington/CLS one.
Man you guys must be mind readers or something, as on Friday when out on my Bike I think found great spot for a New Depot for Chester le Street/Washington, But I forgot to Mention it due to being tired etc, Then I seen Daniels Photos at Riverside and jogged my Memory, In the attachment below I have outlined where the New Site would be along with the 2 Current Depots in which it will replace.
Now Although on the Attachment it may not look all that Big for a New Bus Depot to be situated, but when riding past it on Friday it is quite a Big Plot of Land, Plus it is in a Very Handy spot at the Bottom of the Motorway would allow for quick and easy access for Services operating in the Washington Area, which can either go up the Motorway or Alternatively through Picktree Village for example if the M2/M3 are Starting at Birtley/Ayton on a Morning etc.
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(19 Jan 2014, 4:04 pm)CatsFast101 Services are bad enough round Stanley way without losing the depot as there been no presence at the end if the routes.
(19 Jan 2014, 4:04 pm)CatsFast101 Services are bad enough round Stanley way without losing the depot as there been no presence at the end if the routes.