(30 Apr 2024, 1:52 pm)Retro Nero wrote 6233 is out and about in Gateshead, any pics?

I think it's a false tracking. On Saturday it was 6223 not 6233. Could be accurate now, I haven't seen it.

(29 Apr 2024, 6:16 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote https://flickr.com/photos/62607125@N08/53685622559/

Are GNE expecting more of these? apart from this one.

This now at Deptford 5531

6993 at Saltmeadows today, guessing this is the spare for the Toon Tour. Would anyone know the registration number for this?


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Open Top Fleet should be as follows....
6993 - SNZ1104 - Scania N230UD / ADL Enviro 400 - Previously registered DF09OXF.
6994 - NLZ5111 - Scania N230UD / ADL Enviro 400 - Previously registered EF09OXF.
6995 - MIG7113 - Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Previously registered LX60DWZ.
6996 - LIG9116 - Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Previously registered LX60DXC.

SN14DXO is out on the 2/2A today.

(04 May 2024, 4:47 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote SN14DXO is out on the 2/2A today.

Does it not track? How do you know when it's on?

(04 May 2024, 5:52 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Does it not track? How do you know when it's on?

5531 is the fleet number

SN61BGZ is currently being delivered from Thorntons to GNE, probably heading to Saltmeadows.

If bustimes is to be believed, 6232 is currently on service 16.

(03 Jun 2024, 3:35 pm)Iamtheone8483748 wrote If bustimes is to be believed, 6232 is currently on service 16.

Bustimes is correct

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(03 Jun 2024, 3:59 pm)S813 FVK wrote Bustimes is correct

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6233 was parked up in Consett bus station at teatime. Not sure if it was for staff shuttles or for service.

(03 Jun 2024, 5:02 pm)Tiger5105 wrote 6233 was parked up in Consett bus station at teatime. Not sure if it was for staff shuttles or for service.

It's been at Sunderland for a few weeks and now onto it's home at Consett

(03 Jun 2024, 6:14 pm)Retro Nero wrote It's been at Sunderland for a few weeks and now onto it's home at Consett

Passed 6233 at Medomsley at 4pm today Not in Service. Maybe done a schools but not tracking on bustimes?

Has all the 2nd hand Streetlites entered service now or are GNE waiting for more?

5533 & 5536 (DXR DXU) Still to arrive at Sunderland Depot

Cheers!

Wasn’t there a few more secondhand streetlites to arrive?, I’m sure it was mentioned before that there were still in use down south

Perhaps the ones from Swindon could replace the last of the most elderly Versa in the GNE fleet?

How many are coming from Swindon again?

Swindon Bus Company have 7 Wright Streetlite DF's in there fleet which are noted below:

411 - WX12 GEJ
412 - WX12 GDZ
413 - WX12 GDY
414 - WX12 GDU
415 - WX12 GDU
416 - WX12 GDO
417 - SK63 GAA

Thank you, hopefully they'll arrive soon.

Have to be careful with Swindon WX12GDZ, apparently it has Boadiceas.

5536 out on the 2/2A today.

5533 has entered service today and is out on the 35.

Swindon Bus Company have withdrawn their 7 Streetlites (411-417) from service in preperation for transfer to Go North East.

(27 Aug 2024, 12:18 am)Rapidsnap wrote Swindon Bus Company have withdrawn their 7 Streetlites (411-417) from service in preperation for transfer to Go North East.

Which depot are these going too again?

The oldest Streetlites yet for GNE. Fab.

(05 Sep 2024, 1:53 pm)deanmachine wrote The oldest Streetlites yet for GNE. Fab.

Presumably to replace the older Optare Versa and to move towards vehicle standardisation

(05 Sep 2024, 1:53 pm)deanmachine wrote The oldest Streetlites yet for GNE. Fab.

(16 Sep 2024, 8:15 am)busmanT wrote Presumably to replace the older Optare Versa and to move towards vehicle standardisation

I mean they're definitely an upgrade on the Versas. The ex-first ones from GNW seem to have much better leg room than the GNE spec'd ones.

It is however impressive that they managed to reupholster the bus, yet miss all the GNW branding. The cove panelling is still carrying info about Go North West performance and fares, which I imagine is of little use to most people in Sunderland.

(16 Sep 2024, 12:30 pm)Adrian wrote I mean they're definitely an upgrade on the Versas. The ex-first ones from GNW seem to have much better leg room than the GNE spec'd ones.

It is however impressive that they managed to reupholster the bus, yet miss all the GNW branding. The cove panelling is still carrying info about Go North West performance and fares, which I imagine is of little use to most people in Sunderland.

First's Streetlites are 41 seaters - in comparison, Arriva's are 44 seaters and GNE's are 45. So they have a row less than the GNE ones.