(30 Mar 2014, 10:46 am)Michael wrote Dan will you be posting the latest news today or like me... have alot of homework to do =(

I will be doing it today - just uploading some photos to Flickr first.

I'm certainly not going out today yet, unless I receive a text telling me I need to be somewhere immediately..!

As for the homework - I have a fair bit of Media Studies coursework due in for next week so the teacher can look at it over half term, but I think everything else is mainly revision!

(30 Mar 2014, 10:52 am)Dan wrote I will be doing it today - just uploading some photos to Flickr first.

I'm certainly not going out today yet, unless I receive a text telling me I need to be somewhere immediately..!

As for the homework - I have a fair bit of Media Studies coursework due in for next week so the teacher can look at it over half term, but I think everything else is mainly revision!

=D, least you haven't got much, i have 2 assignments due in tomorrow.. =(

(30 Mar 2014, 10:43 am)R838PRG wrote Try this:

No Reg Date New Original Depot Notes
3813 S813FVK 9/1998 South Shields
3814 S814FVK 9/1998 South Shields
3815 S815FVK 9/1998 South Shields
3816 S816FVK 9/1998 South Shields
3817 S817FVK 9/1998 South Shields
3818 S818OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3819 S819OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3821 S821OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3822 S822OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3823 S823OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3824 S824OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3825 S825OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3826 S826OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3828 S828OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3829 S829OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3830 S830OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3831 S831OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3832 S832OFT 12/1998 South Shields
3833 S833OFT 12/1998 South Shields
4837 R837PRG 4/1998 Washington
4838 R838PRG 4/1998 Washington
4839 R839PRG 4/1998 Washington
4840 340GUP 4/1998 Washington
4841 R841PRG 4/1998 Washington
4842 R842PRG 4/1998 Washington
4843 R843PRG 4/1998 Washington
4844 R844PRG 4/1998 Washington
4845 R845PRG 4/1998 Washington
4846 R846PRG 4/1998 Washington
4847 R847PRG 4/1998 Washington
4848 R848PRG 4/1998 Chester-le-Street
4849 R849PRG 4/1998 Chester-le-Street
4850 R856PRG 5/1998 Chester-le-Street
4851 R851PRG 4/1998 Chester-le-Street
4852 R852PRG 4/1998 Chester-le-Street
4853 R853PRG 5/1998 Chester-le-Street
4854 R854PRG 5/1998 Chester-le-Street
4855 R855PRG 5/1998 Chester-le-Street
4896 V986ETN 1/2000 Stanley
4897 V987ETN 1/2000 Stanley
4898 V988ETN 1/2000 Stanley
4899 V989ETN 1/2000 Stanley
4900 V990ETN 2/2000 Stanley
4901 W901RBB 7/2000 Stanley
4902 W902RBB 7/2000 Stanley
4903 W903RBB 7/2000 Stanley
4904 W904RBB 7/2000 Stanley
4905 W905RBB 8/2000 Stanley
4906 W906RBB 7/2000 Stanley
4907 W907RBB 7/2000 Stanley
4908 W908RBB 8/2000 Stanley
4909 W909RBB 8/2000 Stanley
4910 W491SCU 8/2000 Stanley
4911 W411SCU 8/2000 Stanley
4912 X912WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4913 X913WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4914 X914WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4915 X915WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4916 X916WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4917 X917WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4918 X918WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4919 X919WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4920 X492WGR 9/2000 Gateshead
4921 X921WGR 10/2000 Gateshead
4922 X922WGR 10/2000 Gateshead
4923 X923WGR 10/2000 Gateshead
4924 X924WGR 10/2000 Washington (Loaned for 2 months before transfer to Gateshead 1/2001)
4925 X935WGR 10/2000 Washington (Loaned for 2 months before transfer to Gateshead 1/2001)
4926 Y926ERG 3/2001 Gateshead
4927 Y927ERG 4/2001 Gateshead
4928 Y928ERG 3/2001 Gateshead
4929 Y929ERG 4/2001 Gateshead
4930 Y493ETN 4/2001 Gateshead
4931 Y931ERG 4/2001 Gateshead
4932 Y932ERG 5/2001 Gateshead
4933 Y933ERG 4/2001 Gateshead
4934 Y934ERG 4/2001 Gateshead
4935 Y935ERG 4/2001 Gateshead
4936 Y936ERG 5/2001 Gateshead
4937 NK51OKW 10/2001 Gateshead
4938 NK51OKX 10/2001 Gateshead
4940 NK51OLB 10/2001 Gateshead
4941 NK51OLC 10/2001 Gateshead
4942 NK51OLE 10/2001 Gateshead
4943 NK51OLG 10/2001 Gateshead
4944 NK51OLH 10/2001 Gateshead
4945 NK51OLJ 10/2001 Gateshead
4946 NK51OLM 10/2001 Gateshead
4947 NK51OLN 10/2001 Gateshead
4948 NK51OLO 10/2001 Gateshead
4949 NK51OLP 10/2001 Gateshead
4950 NK51OLR 12/2001 Gateshead
4951 NK51OLT 12/2001 Gateshead
4952 NK51OLU 12/2001 Gateshead
4953 NK51OLV 12/2001 Gateshead
4954 NL02ZRX 3/2002 Gateshead (Replacemnet for fire damaged 4939)
4955 NA02NVL 7/2002 Gateshead
4956 NL52WVM 10/2002 Washington
4957 NL52WVN 10/2002 Washington
4958 NL52WVO 9/2002 Washington
4959 NL52WVP 10/2002 Washington
4960 NL52WVR 10/2002 Washington
4961 NL52WVS 10/2002 Washington
4962 NL52WVT 10/2002 Washington
4963 NL52WVU 10/2002 Washington
4964 NL52WVV 10/2002 Washington
4965 NL52WVW 11/2002 Washington
4966 NL52WVX 10/2002 Washington
4967 NK53UNT 2/2004 South Shields
4968 NK53UNU 2/2004 South Shields
4969 NK53UNV 2/2004 South Shields
4970 NK53UNW 2/2004 South Shields
4971 NK53UNX 2/2004 South Shields
4972 NK53UNY 2/2004 Gateshead
4973 NK53UNZ 2/2004 Gateshead
4974 NK53UOA 2/2004 Gateshead
4975 NK53UOB 2/2004 Gateshead
4976 NK53UOC 2/2004 Gateshead
4989 YN51MKV 11/2001 Chester-le-Street (Acquired from Ludlow, Halesowen 1/2006)
4990 YN51MKX 11/2001 Chester-le-Street (Acquired from Ludlow, Halesowen 1/2006)
4991 YR02ZYK 4/2002 Chester-le-Street (Acquired from Anglian, Ellough 3/2006)
4992 YR02ZYM 4/2002 Chester-le-Street (Acquired from Anglian, Ellough 3/2006)
8228 X228FBB 1/2001 Chester-le-Street

Wow thanks! That is certainly a lot of help.

(30 Mar 2014, 10:37 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote As soon as GNE ramp their prices up, I have a fare idea that Stanley and/or TGM will see a gap in the market, due to their lower operating costs and overheads.

They haven't up to now when GNE have put their fares up in the past.

(30 Mar 2014, 10:44 am)Marcus wrote Is that the seat that seems to be missing at the front upstairs on both, you see whenever I get the X43 to Stanley from the Metro I always take advantage of it being relatively empty so I sit at the front, but on both it feels like there should be a seat in front. I don't recall 3825, 3821 or 3822 having them when they were at Chester, is it for suitcases and luggage when they were on DFDS duties?

No, that's standard for the Olympians. Its downstairs at the front. On the rest there is a seat facing sideways towards the stairs but that has been replaced on 3832 and 3833 for extra luggage room along with the side destination been replaced by an ordinary window.

(27 Mar 2014, 8:09 pm)Dan wrote Believe it's gone for scrap.

This is correct. 8249 can be seen here at Alpha Recovery yesterday.
Rather interestingly, 8202 and 8204 were also there. These were sold in October 2013, but I've never actually seen them in the yard until now - and they're still looking like they're in fairly good condition for being there for five months...

I remember the Palatine 2's very well on the 308. I remember when they had a second spell on the 308 after the new Coaster services replacing the 301 and 302 were launched and all the Lolynes were used for the allocation.

(30 Mar 2014, 11:52 am)Dan wrote This is correct. 8249 can be seen here at Alpha Recovery yesterday.
Rather interestingly, 8202 and 8204 were also there. These were sold in October 2013, but I've never actually seen them in the yard until now - and they're still looking like they're in fairly good condition for being there for five months...

Going to have to make a visit up there soon.

could somebody give me a list of all the vehicles and which depot they were new to please

(30 Mar 2014, 12:28 pm)Racer_Experience wrote could somebody give me a list of all the vehicles and which depot they were new to please

See this post
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...hp?tid=475&pid=36659#pid36659

I'm sure you can work out the newer stuff...

(30 Mar 2014, 9:53 am)nk55 wrote No wage increase, but no doubt the amount of claims or false claims will be the reason.

Correct me if i'm wrong, but if you're travelling in an area where you can buy a day rover, then there's no need for a 3 zone buzzfare!, so in reality a 2 zone at £6.20 (from 09/04) is cheaper than a day rover.

Believe this was a commonly cited reason by whoever manages the Facebook and Twitter accounts. I always thought it was a bit unfair to put the blame on the workforce, when it's really to maintain profit margins.

On another note, I'll be lost now that every fare isn't £3.15.

Here's a quick Sunday Afternoon question for all you enthusiasts:

Twenty year ago, a new revolution occured on the driving force of North Tyneside. It was the first of it's kind and has evolved since and has led GNE to where it is now. One vehicle was delivered in January and the rest were delivered in October. They lasted 15 year on the same route that only had a number change at one stage. What milestone I'm I talking about and what vehicle type was launched?

Aw and here's a bonus question:

Away from it's home depot, one of them operated another route from another depot for a very short spell. What year was it and, what route was it?

Just noticed that 5210 is down as being Tynedale Express branded on the GNE fleet allocation!

(30 Mar 2014, 1:01 pm)Davey Bowyer wrote Here's a quick Sunday Afternoon question for all you enthusiasts:

Twenty year ago, a new revolution occured on the driving force of North Tyneside. It was the first of it's kind and has evolved since and has led GNE to where it is now. One vehicle was delivered in January and the rest were delivered in October. They lasted 15 year on the same route that only had a number change at one stage. What milestone I'm I talking about and what vehicle type was launched?

Aw and here's a bonus question:

Away from it's home depot, one of them operated another route from another depot for a very short spell. What year was it and, what route was it?

I will indulge you

Will take a punt at the intro of low floor/easy access buses.

No idea where the other depot was though.

(30 Mar 2014, 1:52 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote I will indulge you

Will take a punt at the intro of low floor/easy access buses.

No idea where the other depot was though.

Hmm, you've got the first point but what vehicle type was it and if you can, the bouns question.

(30 Mar 2014, 12:28 pm)Racer_Experience wrote could somebody give me a list of all the vehicles and which depot they were new to please

If your looking for some older fleet lists that date back to about 2004/2005 onwards, try Jeff's Bus Lane. It doesn't have the vehicles and which depots they were new at, but does tell you about where they were and where they've been over the years etc. Some of the old Deltas and Metroriders amongst the other former GNE vehicles are noted on the oldest fleet lists as well. It's been retired but the page is still accessable, and mainly the fleetlists got updated when major movements occured or new vehicles entered the fleet. I know there are lots of other websites where you can get the same info, but I use that website because it's got really old fleetlists from several different companies.

(30 Mar 2014, 1:01 pm)Davey Bowyer wrote Here's a quick Sunday Afternoon question for all you enthusiasts:

Twenty year ago, a new revolution occured on the driving force of North Tyneside. It was the first of it's kind and has evolved since and has led GNE to where it is now. One vehicle was delivered in January and the rest were delivered in October. They lasted 15 year on the same route that only had a number change at one stage. What milestone I'm I talking about and what vehicle type was launched?

Aw and here's a bonus question:

Away from it's home depot, one of them operated another route from another depot for a very short spell. What year was it and, what route was it?

Was it those five Wright Lances that were introduced on the Coastline services in the mid 90's? I'm pretty much Exclusive First Editions made a model of it years ago, it's just sprung to my mind.

(30 Mar 2014, 2:27 pm)Marcus wrote Was it those five Wright Lances that were introduced on the Coastline services in the mid 90's? I'm pretty much Exclusive First Editions made a model of it years ago, it's just sprung to my mind.

I'm thinking the same thing here, and yes EFE did have Model of it Years Ago which can be seen on the link below, Had mine since it was released so it a bit scratched here and there, but otherwise it's in good condition

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...3142816994

Next stop announcements on the #309 are fantastic, much better than the usual ones.

(30 Mar 2014, 2:40 pm)Tom wrote Next stop announcements on the #309 are fantastic, much better than the usual ones.

The ones on the Cobalts and 56 seem to be a lot better. Straight to the point rather than talking crap amongst themselves?

(30 Mar 2014, 2:43 pm)aureolin wrote The ones on the Cobalts and 56 seem to be a lot better. Straight to the point rather than talking crap amongst themselves?

Could not have said it better myself

(30 Mar 2014, 2:40 pm)Tom wrote Next stop announcements on the #309 are fantastic, much better than the usual ones.

What do they say?

Angel ones have always said

'The next stop is.... if this is your stop please press the bell and stay seated until the bus has come to a stop'

And the odd 'we're now approaching the Angel/Low Fell/Newcastle/Birtley/Durham' which only seems to work on some buses

(30 Mar 2014, 2:33 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I'm thinking the same thing here, and yes EFE did have Model of it Years Ago which can be seen on the link below, Had mine since it was released so it a bit scratched here and there, but otherwise it's in good condition.

You're night, now answer the bonus.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...3142816994

"Next stop, Coast Road, Red Hall Drive."

(30 Mar 2014, 2:59 pm)gtom wrote What do they say?

Angel ones have always said

'The next stop is.... if this is your stop please press the bell and stay seated until the bus has come to a stop'

And the odd 'we're now approaching the Angel/Low Fell/Newcastle/Birtley/Durham' which only seems to work on some buses

A simple ''Next stop ________''. Nothing else.

(30 Mar 2014, 3:15 pm)Tom wrote A simple ''Next stop ________''. Nothing else.

One hopes the Angel will change at some point. Quite a few of the Angels (almost all) are a stop behind with the announcements. I sent an email off to GNE with the ones I'd travelled on and got a thank you response.

I remember when GNE withdrew 4769 and a group tried to preserve it. If I had the money, I would preserve the following in full original colours and bells and whistles such as card readers, wayfarers, multicoloured striped seats and for the latter, dotted seats and red ticket machines:

- Coastline 4770 (Currently operating in Teesside).
- Northumbria 412 (Operating in Cardiff)

(30 Mar 2014, 3:13 pm)Davey Bowyer wrote "Next stop, Coast Road, Red Hall Drive."

Bonus Answer

Depford in 2009 for Cross Tyne Links Service 9

(30 Mar 2014, 3:23 pm)Davey Bowyer wrote I remember when GNE withdrew 4769 and a group tried to preserve it. If I had the money, I would preserve the following in full original colours and bells and whistles such as card readers, wayfarers, multicoloured striped seats and for the latter, dotted seats and red ticket machines:

- Coastline 4770 (Currently operating in Teesside).
- Northumbria 412 (Operating in Cardiff)

4770 is long gone from Stagecarriage.

(30 Mar 2014, 3:23 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Bonus Answer

Depford in 2009 for Cross Tyne Links Service 9

The Cross Tyne wasn't even operated by Deptford, so I don't think so