Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2014

[R852 PRG]

6064 seen today is still Angel

In that case it must be the only one left then; it'll probably have it applied by a vinyl fitter tomorrow and on Monday appear wearing it.

[Adam]

I don't know if I was imagining it or whether the drink got the better of my eyesight, but I'm pretty sure I saw a Fab56 Gemini last night that hasn't had its rear destination board fixed yet

[alibill_36]

6016 complete with a shiny back end out today on Metro replacements, 3862 / 6013 / 6022 / 6026 / 6036 and a vyking also seen.

[Dan]

6016 complete with a shiny back end out today on Metro replacements, 3862 / 6013 / 6022 / 6026 / 6036 and a vyking also seen.

3978 was the Vyking.

[R852 PRG]

I think when 4906, 4907, 4908 and 4909 get replaced by the Citaros on the X7 they'll come to Chester and allow 4837, 4838, 4839 and 4844 to be withdrawn. I personally don't think 4840 really needs a replacement at Riverside because theres already a lot of spare vehilces there that sit in the yard and do nothing, but I think 4944 was sent along there about a week before to allow it to be withdrawn. Possibly a few Renowns can be sent onto driver training and let all of those coaches go, what I've never understood is that the drivers train in a COACH but go on to drive a BUS, if you know what I mean.

[Dan]

I think when 4906, 4907, 4908 and 4909 get replaced by the Citaros on the X7 they'll come to Chester and allow 4837, 4838, 4839 and 4844 to be withdrawn. I personally don't think 4840 really needs a replacement at Riverside because theres already a lot of spare vehilces there that sit in the yard and do nothing, but I think 4944 was sent along there about a week before to allow it to be withdrawn. Possibly a few Renowns can be sent onto driver training and let all of those coaches go, what I've never understood is that the drivers train in a COACH but go on to drive a BUS, if you know what I mean.

Think I've suggested that once or twice in the past.

4944 replaced 8229. I agree - I don't think there will be a replacement for 4840 either.

A number of other Renowns are also due for withdrawal too, but I doubt they will have a replacement either (or if they do, they will be sourced from a depot which has a large number of spare vehicles, such as Riverside).

[Tom]

Think I've suggested that once or twice in the past.

4944 replaced 8229. I agree - I don't think there will be a replacement for 4840 either.

A number of other Renowns are also due for withdrawal too, but I doubt they will have a replacement either.

I guess 4841 won't be withdrawn until the ''Toon Link'' receives investment?

[Dan]

I guess 4841 won't be withdrawn until the ''Toon Link'' receives investment?

Correct.

[Tom]

Correct.

Will 4911 remain at Percy Main as a spare for the 19?

[Dan]

Will 4911 remain at Percy Main as a spare for the 19?

I've not heard anything about 4911 which would suggest that it won't be repainted or transferred.

[Tom]

I've not heard anything about 4911 which would suggest that it won't be repainted or transferred.

Could replace the horrid 5165 I suppose, which could be withdrawn.

[Dan]

Could replace the horrid 5165 I suppose, which could be withdrawn.

I don't believe there are any plans to withdraw 5165 just yet. It will most likely be withdrawn at the end of this year.

[Tom]

I don't believe there are any plans to withdraw 5165 just yet. It will most likely be withdrawn at the end of this year.

Ah thats a shame, the red ''retro'' style seats are awful :p

[northtynelinks2]

Going back to the topic of 4840s registration, I know its history but how did the registration become so significant to GNE? Basically, how did GNE get the registration or if they had it made specially created what was the reason behind it? If anybody knows of course, im not saying you're a bunch of historians

[G-CPTN]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26024754@N07/9420781301/

[northtynelinks2]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26024754@N07/9420781301/

Thanks, I am trying to round up pictures, but mainly what I want to know is why did they decide to keep it for future use like they are now?

[Rapidsnap]

I think with the B10BLE withdrawels, they probably go for the vehicles that are in a worse state.

[Dan]

I think with the B10BLE withdrawels, they probably go for the vehicles that are in a worse state.

A bit more logic to it than that, given that there's no huge differences in the performance of the earliest Renowns in the fleet.

[Kuyoyo]

Due to a major RTC on Gateway Bridge in Hartlepool (bridge prior to the Marina) the X35 will not be operating to the Marina and will likely be terminating at Victoria Road (using the terminal loop used by Arriva services 23/57a, which their 22 is also doing).

[Dan]

5207/08 both out in service today so won't be getting branded.
5209 is at Park Lane now with an engineer at the wheel, so they may do that one instead.