There is a shuttle service in Fellgate up for tender with Nexus at present but don't think the operator has been decided yet

(06 Oct 2014, 12:52 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Might it be this one http://www.simplygo.com/service-disrupti...ober-2014/

Yes - think that will be it as it's Northumbrian Water again.

Somebody is good with photoshop i see...

https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=1&theater

(06 Oct 2014, 12:53 pm)tyresmoke wrote There is a shuttle service in Fellgate up for tender with Nexus at present but don't think the operator has been decided yet

Fellgate shuttle started this morning see GNE service changes thread for changes to South Tyne 5 and  Scholars 822 the shuttle also covers the GCT scholars 821.
As stated above this is another Northumbrian Water Project.

Someones being sick on the 4... horrible and they're not changing the bus..

Edit: went not in service at concord.. now heading back to the depot

(05 Oct 2014, 2:10 pm)Dan wrote Moved your post here, as the main purpose of the other thread is just to provide links to the news articles rather than for discussion...
We'll have to wait and see, but I think we'll see fewer corporate livery repaints now and more branded vehicles getting repainted.

In line with "Blaydon Racers" branded Mercedes Citaro 5331 being repainted earlier this year, and the shade of red being significantly darker than the much faded former "Red Arrows" branded allocation, the rest of the "Blaydon Racers" branded vehicles are now undergoing repaint.
The first example to have arrived at Saltmeadows for its 'freshen up repaint' is 5275. One example is expected to be repainted each week.

In other news, Dennis Trident 3890 is now at Thorntons for its deep clean.

(07 Oct 2014, 1:27 pm)Dan wrote In line with "Blaydon Racers" branded Mercedes Citaro 5331 being repainted earlier this year, and the shade of red being significantly darker than the much faded former "Red Arrows" branded allocation, the rest of the "Blaydon Racers" branded vehicles are now undergoing repaint.
The first example to have arrived at Saltmeadows for its 'freshen up repaint' is 5275. One example is expected to be repainted each week.

In other news, Dennis Trident 3890 is now at Thorntons for its deep clean.

About time the rest of the Blaydon Racers were done.


4845 also sounds terrible  

(07 Oct 2014, 4:50 pm)Michael wrote About time the rest of the Blaydon Racers were done.


4845 also sounds terrible  

Just a case of finding the time to slot them in, no doubt!

Of course if they had been considering investment for this year, they may have also wanted to put off repainting them. The fact that these vehicles are being repainted (for Blaydon Racers again) suggests that they have no investment plans for these services.

Just been told about another repaint, coming in the form of Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4903. This vehicle will be going into corporate livery, as per the other recent Volvo B10BLE repaints. Probably the last one (excluding the remaining Trident) for a while now...

(07 Oct 2014, 5:00 pm)Dan wrote Just a case of finding the time to slot them in, no doubt!

Of course if they had been considering investment for this year, they may have also wanted to put off repainting them. The fact that these vehicles are being repainted (for Blaydon Racers again) suggests that they have no investment plans for these services.

Just been told about another repaint, coming in the form of Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4903. This vehicle will be going into corporate livery, as per the other recent Volvo B10BLE repaints. Probably the last one (excluding the remaining Trident) for a while now...

1 of the ones we can take off the list for new buses  

East Durham MPD's could get re-painted this year, some reason i expect them to get new buses.. last time they were done was 2011 but like most buses being done they were also done in 2011 and like wise it will increase the value when sold.


Do u know the Vykings.. how many more years do u think they have before they are withdrawn? 

I can't see the Vykings being around for too long. Two/three years max.

Whatever happens, it is what it is...

(07 Oct 2014, 5:34 pm)Andreos1 wrote I can't see the Vykings being around for too long. Two/three years max.

Whatever happens, it is what it is...

Sooner they're gone the better... haha 

Have you ever had the pleasure of riding one up Houghton Cut?

Just waiting for the time a driver asks the passengers to get out and push!

(07 Oct 2014, 5:37 pm)Andreos1 wrote Have you ever had the pleasure of riding one up Houghton Cut?

Just waiting for the time a driver asks the passengers to get out and push!

I haven't but i can imagine, they struggle on the smallest of hills haha

(07 Oct 2014, 5:24 pm)Michael wrote 1 of the ones we can take off the list for new buses  

East Durham MPD's could get re-painted this year, some reason i expect them to get new buses.. last time they were done was 2011 but like most buses being done they were also done in 2011 and like wise it will increase the value when sold.


Do u know the Vykings.. how many more years do u think they have before they are withdrawn? 

I would like to see something like Solo's on East Durham, rode a couple of the Venture buses a while back

Good to see that 3874 is back in service. Should be transferred to Stanley later on in the week as it appeared on DFDS service 327 today. #getridof3814

(07 Oct 2014, 8:34 pm)Robert wrote Good to see that 3874 is back in service. Should be transferred to Stanley later on in the week as it appeared on DFDS service 327 today. #getridof3814

Indeed. To provide further information: 3874 has had an engine overhaul and re-entered service again for the first time in two months today.

Hopefully its transfer to Stanley will enable them to get a move on with those Olympians, though I bet they cling onto at least some of them until they have 3876 back in service... Reckon that's another engine overhaul job though!
Mind, I'm not complaining as long as the Olympians stick to scholars (which, in Stanley's favour, seems to be the case, as there haven't been many reports of Olympians on normal service work recently)... Can't be having any #olympianbashing on NEB!  

On a similar note - Scania L94 4935 is still at Deptford, VOR...

(06 Oct 2014, 10:06 am)Andreos1 wrote Yeah, it takes about 15mins just to get logged on at times.
I would love to know how far from 1st you need to be, before the restriction starts.

Is it as soon as you step from 1st to standard or is there a bit of tolerance?
Keep meaning to try it.

Will have to try on Saturday. I guess each coach has a router, obviously First Class' landing page being different.

On HSTs you could possibly get away with the vestibule of coach F (outside the disabled toilet) or at the buffet itself.
On Mark 4s, the vestibule of Coach H, which is the buffet bar (Standard Class) into First. This may be a bit trickier to get to without looking suspicious though! 

I am on the train now, but in coach B. Completely forgot about the 1st class/standard class WiFi and tolerance. May try in a short while when I wake up.

Nearly missed the train, thanks to early and late GNE services this morning. Left in plenty of time too. May send an email later on.

sorry if this been asked but how many buses do the 21

(08 Oct 2014, 8:10 am)jaimz13 wrote sorry if this been asked but how many buses do the 21

17 in Total, Using 15 Volvo B5LH's and 2 B7TL Geminis although the PVR can Increase during the Day if the Service is Running Late.

(08 Oct 2014, 8:18 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 17 in Total, Using 15 Volvo B5LH's and 2 B7TL Geminis although the PVR can Increase during the Day if the Service is Running Late.

GNE are advertising for upcoming events at Beamish museum 

http://www.simplygo.com/news/beamish-museum-evenings

so how many buses does Chester le street have on lime service 78-8

(08 Oct 2014, 12:12 pm)jaimz13 wrote so how many buses does Chester le street have on lime service 78-8

6 i think 

Only 3 branded remain though. 

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Heard that the first of the fab fifty B10's will be in the paint shop in the next couple of weeks... 

(08 Oct 2014, 1:59 pm)Michael wrote 6 i think 

Only 3 branded remain though. 

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Heard that the first of the fab fifty B10's will be in the paint shop in the next couple of weeks... 

The PVR of the Lime at Chester-le-Street Depot sits at seven vehicles at present, and they previously had seven branded vehicles to cover that PVR (4850/51/52/53/54/55/96).
The PVR of the Lime at Stanley Depot sits at six vehicles at present, and they previously had six branded vehicles to cover that PVR (4897/98/99, 4900/01/02).

Now of course the majority of the allocation has been repainted, with just 4853/54/55 remaining in "Lime" livery.

Noted the other night that Carville Front Street is due to be resurfaced.
Expect delays on the 20. Depending how big the queues are, possibly the 'via Pittington' services too.

(08 Oct 2014, 4:03 pm)Dan wrote The PVR of the Lime at Chester-le-Street Depot sits at seven vehicles at present, and they previously had seven branded vehicles to cover that PVR (4850/51/52/53/54/55/96).
The PVR of the Lime at Stanley Depot sits at six vehicles at present, and they previously had six branded vehicles to cover that PVR (4897/98/99, 4900/01/02).

Now of course the majority of the allocation has been repainted, with just 4853/54/55 remaining in "Lime" livery.

I knew one of them had 7, just couldn't be bothered to check which depot. lol

Are  the B5LH's reliable on the 21?

(08 Oct 2014, 4:34 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Are  the B5LH's reliable on the 21?

I don't believe that they're frequently VOR, so I can only assume that the amount of red spares on the Angel is due to late-running...

Whilst in Gateshead This Afternoon I once again Witnessed Fab56's being Regulated, If I was a Passenger in Newcastle I would be furious with the level of Service that they are currently Receiving.

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