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Adrian

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28 Jun 2015, 9:05 pm #1,061
(28 Jun 2015, 9:03 pm)Davie Can someone answer the question on this https://flic.kr/p/uZv7jh photo please

Not sure whether designing is carried out in house now, but I believe the application is carried out by a 3rd party.
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Adrian
28 Jun 2015, 9:05 pm #1,061

(28 Jun 2015, 9:03 pm)Davie Can someone answer the question on this https://flic.kr/p/uZv7jh photo please

Not sure whether designing is carried out in house now, but I believe the application is carried out by a 3rd party.

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28 Jun 2015, 9:06 pm #1,062
Ah right. Just worked it out using Adrians post Smile So should have known that  Blush
S813 FVK
28 Jun 2015, 9:06 pm #1,062

Ah right. Just worked it out using Adrians post Smile So should have known that  Blush

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28 Jun 2015, 9:07 pm #1,063
(28 Jun 2015, 9:05 pm)aureolin Not sure whether designing is carried out in house now, but I believe the application is carried out by a 3rd party.

Thanks Adrian
Davie
28 Jun 2015, 9:07 pm #1,063

(28 Jun 2015, 9:05 pm)aureolin Not sure whether designing is carried out in house now, but I believe the application is carried out by a 3rd party.

Thanks Adrian

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28 Jun 2015, 9:08 pm #1,064
(28 Jun 2015, 9:04 pm)S813 FVK What does 'in house' even mean? God i'm so thick.

Traditionally refers to operations and services carried out by a company using their own resources (i.e. staff, facilities, and premises). You hear the term quite a lot in the service industry. Smile
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Adrian
28 Jun 2015, 9:08 pm #1,064

(28 Jun 2015, 9:04 pm)S813 FVK What does 'in house' even mean? God i'm so thick.

Traditionally refers to operations and services carried out by a company using their own resources (i.e. staff, facilities, and premises). You hear the term quite a lot in the service industry. Smile

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28 Jun 2015, 9:09 pm #1,065
(28 Jun 2015, 6:40 pm)Dan I think the fuel economy largely depends on the set-up of the Hybrid vehicles. In the North East, we see Streetlite Micro-Hybrid vehicles allocated to some quite demanding routes, meaning that they're probably set up to be a bit more powerful. I'd suggest that we can only expect this to continue in the future, too. I think, on average, the Streetlite Micro-Hybrids achieve between 10 and 12MPG.

I believe most standard single decks achieve between 7 and 9 - your heavy-weight single decks at the lower end of the spectrum and your light-weight single decks at the higher end of the spectrum.

I think that the only problem with the Streetlite is that the chassis isn't as robust as a heavyweight but otherwise, no issues at all as long as they're looked after. The Streetlite is also available with the 6.7l Cunmins Unit too if GNE ever decided on new stock for Tynedale or WT Express services. And you've got to remember that even if the setup only uses slightly less fuel than the likes of a full size single deck, that the purchase cost is also alot cheaper.
Edited 28 Jun 2015, 9:12 pm by L469 YVK.
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28 Jun 2015, 9:09 pm #1,065

(28 Jun 2015, 6:40 pm)Dan I think the fuel economy largely depends on the set-up of the Hybrid vehicles. In the North East, we see Streetlite Micro-Hybrid vehicles allocated to some quite demanding routes, meaning that they're probably set up to be a bit more powerful. I'd suggest that we can only expect this to continue in the future, too. I think, on average, the Streetlite Micro-Hybrids achieve between 10 and 12MPG.

I believe most standard single decks achieve between 7 and 9 - your heavy-weight single decks at the lower end of the spectrum and your light-weight single decks at the higher end of the spectrum.

I think that the only problem with the Streetlite is that the chassis isn't as robust as a heavyweight but otherwise, no issues at all as long as they're looked after. The Streetlite is also available with the 6.7l Cunmins Unit too if GNE ever decided on new stock for Tynedale or WT Express services. And you've got to remember that even if the setup only uses slightly less fuel than the likes of a full size single deck, that the purchase cost is also alot cheaper.

buss14



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29 Jun 2015, 9:20 am #1,066
does any know what is happening with the batch of buses that has 5166 in it. because when i was talking to a driver he said if you dont like the bus dont worry i will not be around for long. but he didnt say why?
buss14
29 Jun 2015, 9:20 am #1,066

does any know what is happening with the batch of buses that has 5166 in it. because when i was talking to a driver he said if you dont like the bus dont worry i will not be around for long. but he didnt say why?

Michael



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29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am #1,067
What is currently at SM for a repaint?
Edited 29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am #1,067

What is currently at SM for a repaint?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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29 Jun 2015, 9:33 am #1,068
(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael What is currently at SM for a repaint?

Some buses.  Wink
omnicity4659
29 Jun 2015, 9:33 am #1,068

(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael What is currently at SM for a repaint?

Some buses.  Wink

Michael



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29 Jun 2015, 9:35 am #1,069
(29 Jun 2015, 9:33 am)Tommy_1581 Some buses.  Wink

Really, could of sworn it was lorries Tongue
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Michael
29 Jun 2015, 9:35 am #1,069

(29 Jun 2015, 9:33 am)Tommy_1581 Some buses.  Wink

Really, could of sworn it was lorries Tongue

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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29 Jun 2015, 10:23 am #1,070
(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael What is currently at SM for a repaint?

I will inspect later on unless Dan mentions it before me
Diamond One
29 Jun 2015, 10:23 am #1,070

(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael What is currently at SM for a repaint?

I will inspect later on unless Dan mentions it before me

Dan

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29 Jun 2015, 10:39 am #1,071
(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael What is currently at SM for a repaint?

(29 Jun 2015, 10:23 am)Diamond One I will inspect later on unless Dan mentions it before me

Save yourself a trip, Bazza..!

As reported in this news article, former "Orbit" branded Optare Versas 8333 and 8338 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint. The other vehicle is Mercedes Citaro 5300 - but this had already been reported on the forum.
Dan
29 Jun 2015, 10:39 am #1,071

(29 Jun 2015, 9:32 am)Michael What is currently at SM for a repaint?

(29 Jun 2015, 10:23 am)Diamond One I will inspect later on unless Dan mentions it before me

Save yourself a trip, Bazza..!

As reported in this news article, former "Orbit" branded Optare Versas 8333 and 8338 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint. The other vehicle is Mercedes Citaro 5300 - but this had already been reported on the forum.

Adrian

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29 Jun 2015, 11:17 am #1,072
(29 Jun 2015, 10:39 am)Dan Save yourself a trip, Bazza..!

As reported in this news article, former "Orbit" branded Optare Versas 8333 and 8338 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint. The other vehicle is Mercedes Citaro 5300 - but this had already been reported on the forum.

Tut tut. All these people pestering you for the exact time the news will be done, then don't bother reading it! Tongue
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Adrian
29 Jun 2015, 11:17 am #1,072

(29 Jun 2015, 10:39 am)Dan Save yourself a trip, Bazza..!

As reported in this news article, former "Orbit" branded Optare Versas 8333 and 8338 have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint. The other vehicle is Mercedes Citaro 5300 - but this had already been reported on the forum.

Tut tut. All these people pestering you for the exact time the news will be done, then don't bother reading it! Tongue

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29 Jun 2015, 11:19 am #1,073
(29 Jun 2015, 11:17 am)aureolin Tut tut. All these people pestering you for the exact time the news will be done, then don't bother reading it!

Haha! Aye, been on since last night and our fleet lists were updated too...

I blame Liam mind - the announcement system isn't working!
Dan
29 Jun 2015, 11:19 am #1,073

(29 Jun 2015, 11:17 am)aureolin Tut tut. All these people pestering you for the exact time the news will be done, then don't bother reading it!

Haha! Aye, been on since last night and our fleet lists were updated too...

I blame Liam mind - the announcement system isn't working!

Malarkey



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29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm #1,074
Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-...orth-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-ci...-newcastle
Edited 29 Jun 2015, 2:06 pm by Malarkey.
Malarkey
29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm #1,074

Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-...orth-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-ci...-newcastle

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29 Jun 2015, 2:59 pm #1,075
(29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm)Malarkey Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-...orth-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-ci...-newcastle

Will miss the fun themes day again... Very frustrating.
Jackamcardle
29 Jun 2015, 2:59 pm #1,075

(29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm)Malarkey Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-...orth-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-ci...-newcastle

Will miss the fun themes day again... Very frustrating.

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29 Jun 2015, 3:03 pm #1,076
(29 Jun 2015, 2:59 pm)Jackamcardle Will miss the fun themes day again... Very frustrating.

What about on the Saturday?
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R852 PRG
29 Jun 2015, 3:03 pm #1,076

(29 Jun 2015, 2:59 pm)Jackamcardle Will miss the fun themes day again... Very frustrating.

What about on the Saturday?

bazaba

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DanPicken

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29 Jun 2015, 3:49 pm #1,077
(29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm)Malarkey Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-...orth-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-ci...-newcastle

The only one I can't do is the one on Monday as it's teacher training on the 3rd.
DanPicken
29 Jun 2015, 3:49 pm #1,077

(29 Jun 2015, 1:56 pm)Malarkey Fun Themed Day to celebrate all that is Go North East on Friday 3rd July.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/fun-themed-...orth-east/

Toon Link Circus Celebration on Saturday 4th July (Blaydon near Morrisons) and Monday 6th July (Newcastle Grainger Street).
http://www.simplygo.com/news/toonlink-ci...-newcastle

The only one I can't do is the one on Monday as it's teacher training on the 3rd.

Michael



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29 Jun 2015, 3:54 pm #1,078
Dan just noticed on 5300 on the fleet list you have June 2016 instead of June 2015, this for when it was repainted!
Edited 29 Jun 2015, 4:12 pm by Michael.
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Michael
29 Jun 2015, 3:54 pm #1,078

Dan just noticed on 5300 on the fleet list you have June 2016 instead of June 2015, this for when it was repainted!

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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29 Jun 2015, 4:07 pm #1,079
(29 Jun 2015, 3:54 pm)Michael Dan just noticed on 5300 on the fleet list you have June 2016 instead of June 2015.

I always thought Saltmeadows Road did quite a good job of getting one bus in and then out in a matter of days... Tongue
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R852 PRG
29 Jun 2015, 4:07 pm #1,079

(29 Jun 2015, 3:54 pm)Michael Dan just noticed on 5300 on the fleet list you have June 2016 instead of June 2015.

I always thought Saltmeadows Road did quite a good job of getting one bus in and then out in a matter of days... Tongue

bazaba

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29 Jun 2015, 4:14 pm #1,080
(29 Jun 2015, 3:03 pm)R852 PRG What about on the Saturday?

Yeh I guess, I'm going to bring a spare change of clothes to change into to get a second scratchcard.  Cool  Big Grin
Edited 29 Jun 2015, 4:14 pm by Jackamcardle.
Jackamcardle
29 Jun 2015, 4:14 pm #1,080

(29 Jun 2015, 3:03 pm)R852 PRG What about on the Saturday?

Yeh I guess, I'm going to bring a spare change of clothes to change into to get a second scratchcard.  Cool  Big Grin

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