Go North East: Former Fleet Members Living On

WestDurhamSwift 15 Jan 2014, 11:18 pm

#61

Surprised they didnt just keep them and got rid of step entrance buses

(15 Jan 2014, 9:26 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 3881-4/92-5 were transferred to Oxford Bus Company during 2007 (apart from 3883 which moved in late 2006) as they were surplus to requirements at the time. 3883 is one of the vehicles destroyed in the arson attack at Western Greyhound's depot back in the summer.

gtom 16 Jan 2014, 12:44 am

#62

(15 Jan 2014, 9:26 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 3881-4/92-5 were transferred to Oxford Bus Company during 2007 (apart from 3883 which moved in late 2006) as they were surplus to requirements at the time. 3883 is one of the vehicles destroyed in the arson attack at Western Greyhound's depot back in the summer.

As part of the great Omnicities will work on the 21 debacle...heads should have rolled

Y961 XBU 18 Jan 2014, 1:38 am

#63

(12 Jan 2014, 9:57 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Two former 'Lambton Worm' Prestiges, S862 ONL and S864 ONL, are now with Warrington Coachways.

Photo by: Nick Thomson
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60663859@N0...Us7-f1kd2z

Looks like Warrington Coachways might have gone under tonight as the Tenders they was running under contract to Merseytravel are all showing on the website as being suspended until another operator can be found!

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Y961 XBU 18 Jan 2014, 11:20 am

#64

The Ex Go North East Darts currently with Ace Travel are planned to be replaced over the next few months so if you want these i would make plans to get them pronto.

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Dan 30 Jan 2014, 4:43 pm

#65

Ex-GNE NA52AWJ/NA52AWP have been sold to Western Greyhound via Ensign Bus, as seen in this photograph.

BJ10VUS 31 Jan 2014, 2:00 pm

#66

(30 Jan 2014, 4:43 pm)Dan wrote Ex-GNE NA52AWJ/NA52AWP have been sold to Western Greyhound via Ensign Bus, as seen in this photograph.

It'll be interesting to see how they'll look in Western Greyhound livery, however I hope they're only going to be used on local services, as they absolutely crash over speed bumps and pot holes in the road! Tongue

Malarkey 05 Feb 2014, 3:49 pm

#67

Ex North Tyne Links MPD 504, Has joined the Big Lemon Fleet, and is seen here still carrying it's Former Branding

Photo By Flickr User RyanBus22
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanbus/12285968145/

Dan 05 Feb 2014, 4:08 pm

#68

(05 Feb 2014, 3:49 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Ex North Tyne Links MPD 504, Has joined the Big Lemon Fleet, and is seen here still carrying it's Former Branding

Photo By Flickr User RyanBus22
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanbus/12285968145/

Moved to apt thread.

Surprised to see they didn't pick a yellow one mind.

tyresmoke 09 Feb 2014, 10:35 am

#69

With thanks to Ross at Ensign for posting his usual list...

X501WRG to Galleon Travel, Nazeing
V215ERG to E-pro Automotive, Cardiff Bay
NA52AWH/AWR to Travelmasters, Sheerness
X502/503WRG to Archway Travel, Blackpool (as mentioned previously)
S862/864ONL, R972/979/982FNW to M Lawrenson, Preston
NA52AWJ/N/O/P/V toWestern Greyhound
X504WRG to Big Lemon

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Dan 09 Feb 2014, 10:42 am

#70

(09 Feb 2014, 10:35 am)tyresmoke wrote X504WRG to Big Lemon

510 has also gone to The Big Lemon.

Adrian 09 Feb 2014, 10:48 am

#71

(09 Feb 2014, 10:42 am)Dan wrote 510 has also gone to The Big Lemon.

I'm down that way in a few months, so a bit of big lemon hunting will be on the cards now. Smile

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Andreos1 09 Feb 2014, 11:39 am

#72

(09 Feb 2014, 10:35 am)tyresmoke wrote With thanks to Ross at Ensign for posting his usual list...

X501WRG to Galleon Travel, Nazeing
V215ERG to E-pro Automotive, Cardiff Bay
NA52AWH/AWR to Travelmasters, Sheerness
X502/503WRG to Archway Travel, Blackpool (as mentioned previously)
S862/864ONL, R972/979/982FNW to M Lawrenson, Preston
NA52AWJ/N/O/P/V toWestern Greyhound
X504WRG to Big Lemon

It cant be the M Lawrenson of Preston? Surely?

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tyresmoke 09 Feb 2014, 11:42 am

#73

(09 Feb 2014, 11:39 am)andreos1 wrote It cant be the M Lawrenson of Preston? Surely?

It's Mike apparently and not Mark, sadly! Not sure if he's a scrap dealer or what.

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Kuyoyo 10 Feb 2014, 4:45 pm

#74

Former 530 ready to go onto the road as Western Greyhound's 208

Photo from Western Greyhound's official Facebook page

Dan 10 Feb 2014, 4:57 pm

#75

(09 Feb 2014, 10:42 am)Dan wrote 510 has also gone to The Big Lemon.

Arrived today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanbus/12437963973/

Andreos1 10 Feb 2014, 11:40 pm

#76

Quite worrying that passengers down south are pleased to see these vehicles arrive.

Wait till they ride them

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gtom 12 Feb 2014, 12:17 am

#77

(10 Feb 2014, 4:45 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Former 530 ready to go onto the road as Western Greyhound's 208

Photo from Western Greyhound's official Facebook page

Christ, imagine half your fleet being burnt out and the insurance funded replacement being a Washington Street Shuttle

Out of the frying pan...or should that be the other way around?

Dan 22 Feb 2014, 3:18 pm

#78

(09 Feb 2014, 10:35 am)tyresmoke wrote With thanks to Ross at Ensign for posting his usual list...

X501WRG to Galleon Travel, Nazeing
V215ERG to E-pro Automotive, Cardiff Bay
NA52AWH/AWR to Travelmasters, Sheerness
X502/503WRG to Archway Travel, Blackpool (as mentioned previously)
S862/864ONL, R972/979/982FNW to M Lawrenson, Preston
NA52AWJ/N/O/P/V toWestern Greyhound
X504WRG to Big Lemon

Go North East 523 (NA52AWF) and Go North East 527 (NA52AWM) have now also arrived at Western Greyhound.

Dan 26 Feb 2014, 4:30 pm

#79

A few more Darts sold to Ensign...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33747326@N0...otostream/

WestDurhamSwift 26 Feb 2014, 6:24 pm

#80

(26 Feb 2014, 4:30 pm)Dan wrote A few more Darts sold to Ensign...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33747326@N0...otostream/

Two SPD's there as well, havent they been scrapping these, rather than selling them ?

Dan 28 Feb 2014, 6:14 pm

#81

(26 Feb 2014, 6:24 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote Two SPD's there as well, havent they been scrapping these, rather than selling them ?

They've been doing whatever gets the biggest sale value. If scrapping them gets more than an offer from someone else, that's what will happen.

Ensignbus purchased 513 but sold it en-route... Now somewhere in Barnsley...

Dan 07 Mar 2014, 5:48 pm

#82

(28 Feb 2014, 6:14 pm)Dan wrote They've been doing whatever gets the biggest sale value. If scrapping them gets more than an offer from someone else, that's what will happen.

Ensignbus purchased 513 but sold it en-route... Now somewhere in Barnsley...

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513 is with Red Line Buses of Barnsley.

tyresmoke 07 Mar 2014, 6:16 pm

#83

(07 Mar 2014, 5:48 pm)Dan wrote

513 is with Red Line Buses of Barnsley.

Oh god not Shed Line...
They've got a variety of ex London Darts and assorted knackered Solos too.

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Andreos1 07 Mar 2014, 7:02 pm

#84

(07 Mar 2014, 5:48 pm)Dan wrote

513 is with Red Line Buses of Barnsley.

Looks quite smart. Almost old school Go ahead!

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Y961 XBU 08 Mar 2014, 12:04 am

#85

(09 Oct 2013, 11:10 am)Terence Price wrote I remember someone asking me what Go North East Buses are still in Service with JPT Travel of Manchester, i done some digging around and i found 4 Buses

511 P821 SGP Volvo Olympian 50 Northern Counties Palatine H47/29F 1996 Go Ahead North East, 2011

512 P825 SGP Volvo Olympian 50 Northern Counties Palatine H47/29F 1996 Go Ahead North East, 2011

513 P822 SGP Volvo Olympian 50 Northern Counties Palatine H47/29F 1996 Go Ahead North East, 2011

514 P819 SGP Volvo Olympian 50 Northern Counties Palatine H47/29F 1996 Go Ahead North East, 2012

All 4 of these Buses are on Front Line service.

Just to go back to this Post, 511 has at last been scrapped, 514 has been withdrawn for a while now so should follow soon, 512 and 513 fight on in service, seen 513 in fact on my last visit to Manchester on Thursday!

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tyresmoke 10 Mar 2014, 3:49 pm

#86

Found former Olympian 3897 - R255LGH yesterday with Lords Coaches of Hull...
They also had 2 former Dublin Olympians and a former Stagecoach Yorkshire Volvo B6LE amongst a few coaches.

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Dan 10 Mar 2014, 9:44 pm

#87

514 is the latest MPD to be sold via Ensign Bus, this time to Xelabus.

Dan 21 Mar 2014, 7:37 am

#88

520 has now been sold to Avondale via Ensign, as pictured here.

tyresmoke 21 Mar 2014, 8:53 am

#89

North East Bus & Coach have 3811 and 3827 in use on college runs down here on Teesside.

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Acky81 21 Mar 2014, 10:05 am

#90

(21 Mar 2014, 7:37 am)Dan wrote 520 has now been sold to Avondale via Ensign, as pictured here.

Has the seat covers changed lol