(27 Aug 2014, 9:45 am)Philly rf wrote Which Monday is that then(hopping its this Monday comin

Yeah this Monday, as it's September 1st
(If they're all delivered etc. in time)

Thanks for cheering me up hope they are I always love when new there are new buses on there first day in service

Are the new buses for x18 going to be sapphire / max spec or just normal

(27 Aug 2014, 10:26 am)Philly rf wrote Are the new buses for x18 going to be sapphire / max spec or just normal

Max, same with the refurbished ones for the X15

The first of the MAX Branded Enviro 400's have Arrived at Jesmond, in the form of NK64 EES

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(27 Aug 2014, 11:34 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote The first of the MAX Branded Enviro 400's have Arrived at Jesmond, in the form of NK64 EES

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater

Was noted yesterday. You'll have to copy image URL rather than giving link to the web page as I can't see it.

They look fantastic cannot wait until they come into service

(27 Aug 2014, 11:38 am)Dan wrote Was noted yesterday. You'll have to copy image URL rather than giving link to the web page as I can't see it.

Just wait a few hours Dan - photos will likely be up on Flickr later this evening. There is now 3 there however.

(27 Aug 2014, 11:34 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote The first of the MAX Branded Enviro 400's have Arrived at Jesmond, in the form of NK64 EES

NK64 EFM (or FEM, seen both variations stated by people) also arrived yesterday.

(27 Aug 2014, 11:34 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote The first of the MAX Branded Enviro 400's have Arrived at Jesmond, in the form of NK64 EES

Further to the above Post, the first of the Wright Streetlites for the 306 have arrived in the form of (1588 NK64 EEF)

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Do you think that ANE will use the MAX X18's or 7511 - 7513 as a backup for the X21 / X22 if there's a Sapphire shortage after 7509 is used? Also, what ones at Ashington are Tachographed and do you think Arriva will order the MMC and for what route.

(27 Aug 2014, 3:14 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Further to the above Post, the first of the Wright Streetlites for the 306 have arrived in the form of (1588 NK64 EEF)

Another Update:

MAX E400's to Arrive thus far are:

NK64 EES
NK64 EET

And a third yet to be Identified.

NK64EES
NK64EET
1588 and a rear view showing the number-only LED screen and covered over rear registration plate

The third E400 is NK64EFM.

All photos, plus the non-linked photo from Facebook with the Identity of the third E400 @ Steven Hodgson

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/14867410680/

OI registration on the 'trade' plate is from Belfast, therefore, it seems that the delivery driver comes from WrightBus (or their agents) - ie not Arriva NorthEast staff collecting from the docks.

Rules for the use of trade licence plates:- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/sy...220414.pdf

(27 Aug 2014, 3:57 pm)Kuyoyo wrote NK64EES
NK64EET
1588 and a rear view showing the number-only LED screen and covered over rear registration plate

The third E400 is NK64EFM.

All photos, plus the non-linked photo from Facebook with the Identity of the third E400 @ Steven Hodgson

Already been noted on the other page showing images if you look , as have the others minus images.

(27 Aug 2014, 4:12 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Already been noted on the other page showing images if you look , as have the others minus images.

Proper linked photos - rather than screenshots of Facebook pages you'll find Like Dan asked for earlier

As for the trade plates, bus operators do not go and collect their new stock, the manufacture or a special delivery company delivers them. Alexander Dennis and Optare use a company called Bens Transport based in Leyland Lancashire. I believe Wrightbus do their own deliveries along with any Wright-bodied Volvo products.

(27 Aug 2014, 3:57 pm)Kuyoyo wrote NK64EES
NK64EET
1588 and a rear view showing the number-only LED screen and covered over rear registration plate

The third E400 is NK64EFM.

All photos, plus the non-linked photo from Facebook with the Identity of the third E400 @ Steven Hodgson

I notice that these Streetlite's don't have E-Leather seats unlike the EcoCity's, or if they are E Leather they have no headrests.

(27 Aug 2014, 4:17 pm)Kuyoyo wrote As for the trade plates, bus operators do not go and collect their new stock, the manufacture or a special delivery company delivers them. Alexander Dennis and Optare use a company called Bens Transport based in Leyland Lancashire. I believe Wrightbus do their own deliveries along with any Wright-bodied Volvo products.

This must constitute a problem at times like this when many vehicles have to be delivered at once (due to new registrations in March and September).

(27 Aug 2014, 4:33 pm)JoshP wrote I notice that these Streetlite's don't have E-Leather seats unlike the EcoCity's, or if they are E Leather they have no headrests.

All new vehicles, regardless of specification, have E-leather seats. Vehicles to standard spec have Civics without headrests.

(27 Aug 2014, 4:41 pm)Kuyoyo wrote All new vehicles, regardless of specification, have E-leather seats. Vehicles to standard spec have Civics without headrests.

So are Eco Vehicles regarded as just standard specification? If so, why do the MAN's have headrests and not the Streetlite's? I guess it was just down to the time they were ordered?

(27 Aug 2014, 4:41 pm)Kuyoyo wrote All new vehicles, regardless of specification, have E-leather seats.

That won't please the 685 passengers!

(27 Aug 2014, 4:43 pm)G-CPTN wrote That won't please the 685 passengers!

Service 685 isn't getting new buses - the OmniCitys are being refurbished to standard specification with seatbelts.

(27 Aug 2014, 4:44 pm)Dan wrote Service 685 isn't getting new buses - the OmniCitys are being refurbished to standard specification with seatbelts.

That is now on hold I understand (and seatbelts were never planned). Also the seating in 4660-2/4 is not e-leather but proper leather.

Seen by a family member this afternoon, was an Arriva bus in the green leaf livery on a Thorntons Low loader heading to Faverdale depot.
My guess is that it was one of the ex MAN gas bus demonstrators.

(27 Aug 2014, 4:53 pm)John_R wrote Seen by a family member this afternoon, was an Arriva bus in the green leaf livery on a Thorntons Low loader heading to Faverdale depot.
My guess is that it was one of the ex MAN gas bus demonstrators.

4809 has been at Thorntons having its accident damage fixed, so will likely be this one!

Nice to see the next batch of Streetlites starting to arrive already, these are 4 weeks earlier than planned so our cascades may well see stuff leaving the fleet earlier than we expected!

(27 Aug 2014, 4:54 pm)tyresmoke wrote 4809 has been at Thorntons having its accident damage fixed, so will likely be this one!

Nice to see the next batch of Streetlites starting to arrive already, these are 4 weeks earlier than planned so our cascades may well see stuff leaving the fleet earlier than we expected!

Forgot about 4809, thanks Scott

(27 Aug 2014, 4:46 pm)Kuyoyo wrote That is now on hold I understand (and seatbelts were never planned). Also the seating in 4660-2/4 is not e-leather but proper leather.

After Stagecoach announced to the local press (in Hexham, iirc?) that they'd be investing in two brand new vehicles, equipped with seatbelts, didn't Arriva also have a quote suggesting that they would also refurbish the buses so that the buses they allocate to service 685 would lose the 'slippy leather' and gain seatbelts?

(27 Aug 2014, 4:56 pm)Dan wrote After Stagecoach announced to the local press (in Hexham, iirc?) that they'd be investing in two brand new vehicles, equipped with seatbelts, didn't Arriva also have a quote suggesting that they would also refurbish the buses so that the buses they allocate to service 685 would lose the 'slippy leather' and gain seatbelts?

“Our plans are that, from late summer, we will be replacing those vehicles with leather seats, with fabric seating. We’re looking at the options in terms of handrails and whether we can fit seatbelts in any of the forward or side-facing seats.”

Source: http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk/news/2.29...-1.1117652


Clearly, as summer has now passed, these plans have been delayed. I assume that the plan will still go ahead, but it's just delayed in order to allow for MAX refurbishments first? These are obviously the priority. I wouldn't like to think Arriva gave out false claims to the residents of Hexham - they don't take too kindly to that sort of thing...

(27 Aug 2014, 4:56 pm)Dan wrote After Stagecoach announced to the local press (in Hexham, iirc?) that they'd be investing in two brand new vehicles, equipped with seatbelts, didn't Arriva also have a quote suggesting that they would also refurbish the buses so that the buses they allocate to service 685 would lose the 'slippy leather' and gain seatbelts?

The statement was made at a meeting of Northumberland County Council's West Area Committee meeting in response to a petition complaining about the 685 service.

Stagecoach promised new vehicles whilst Arriva 'only' offered to refurbish the seats (without the slippery 'leather') and consider fitting seatbelts (as had been fitted when Arriva ran coaches on the route):-

http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk/news/2.29...-1.1117652

(27 Aug 2014, 5:02 pm)Dan wrote Clearly, as summer has now passed, these plans have been delayed. I assume that the plan will still go ahead, but it's just delayed in order to allow for MAX refurbishments first? These are obviously the priority. I wouldn't like to think Arriva gave out false claims to the residents of Hexham - they don't take too kindly to that sort of thing...

I believe they are considering other options now.