(23 Jul 2014, 11:55 pm)tyresmoke wrote Just a few quick bits
- 4072 and 4091 have had red paint applied to them, suggesting their removal from Stockton depot will be imminent, I imagine 1002 has had similar treatment.
- 2846 is now in the same livery as 2845, though branded for service 553
- 4045 is withdrawn at Blyth as it's MOT has ran out (and replaced by reserve Dart 1712)

And finally as mentioned by Dan a few pages back, the launch of Ashington's Sapphire upgrade on the X21/X22 is to be held on Tuesday, 1100 at Newbiggin Maritime Centre.
The entry into service of the 16 E400s (7501-7509, 7522-7528) should set off a series of cascades which ultimately will see the removal of more DAF SB220 Prestiges from the fleet.

(23 Jul 2014, 11:55 pm)tyresmoke wrote Just a few quick bits
- 4072 and 4091 have had red paint applied to them, suggesting their removal from Stockton depot will be imminent, I imagine 1002 has had similar treatment.
- 2846 is now in the same livery as 2845, though branded for service 553
- 4045 is withdrawn at Blyth as it's MOT has ran out (and replaced by reserve Dart 1712)

And finally as mentioned by Dan a few pages back, the launch of Ashington's Sapphire upgrade on the X21/X22 is to be held on Tuesday, 1100 at Newbiggin Maritime Centre.
The entry into service of the 16 E400s (7501-7509, 7522-7528) should set off a series of cascades which ultimately will see the removal of more DAF SB220 Prestiges from the fleet.

(24 Jul 2014, 11:45 am)Jimmi wrote 223 has finally broken free from Stockton depot and is operating Service 7 today.

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(25 Jul 2014, 8:22 am)Roland Pratt wrote I see 1512's rear number is working ok now.

(26 Jul 2014, 7:48 am)tyresmoke wrote Yeah it's been sorted thankfully.

I am told 211 has gone to Whitby last night from Redcar. A 9th Volvo B7TL Gemini is due to transfer down to Redcar/Whitby from Ashington this week once the Sapphires enter service. This should ensure double deck capacity on all X93 boards, with no excuse, over the summer holidays. Spectra 7483 should survive a bit longer at Ashington to cover for this!

Various other cascades are due to happen too so if anyone needs photos of our Prestiges, Dart SLF, Tridents, or T-FGN DAF deckers now is your last chance! 7511-3 are due to go for refurbishment for the Max scheme too, for the X15 I understand along with 4653 and 4659.

(26 Jul 2014, 8:14 am)Tom wrote I'm never going to catch them now

(26 Jul 2014, 1:32 pm)Roland Pratt wrote No excuse for single deck X93s. We'll see!

(26 Jul 2014, 3:31 pm)Philly rf wrote When and where are arriva launching the new ashington sapphire buses please let me know I want to go and see them

(26 Jul 2014, 4:18 pm)Philly rf wrote Does anyone know what is happening with jesmond and ashingtons volvo b10bles are they moving or are they not

(26 Jul 2014, 4:20 pm)Philly rf wrote Does anyone know if any of the streetlites will be at the launch at maritime centre in newbiggin

(26 Jul 2014, 4:20 pm)mb134 wrote Ashington's will be transferred to Stockton to replace some of the Prestiges, I'm assuming this will happen when the Sapphire E400's enter service?

(26 Jul 2014, 4:21 pm)Dan wrote Why would they?

It is currently planned for five new ADL Enviro 400s to be at the event, and after the event, they should go straight out in service (to allow the cascade and withdrawal process to begin the same day).

(26 Jul 2014, 4:42 pm)Philly rf wrote it's because the 35/35a is due three streetlites according to one of the drivers said when I was talking to him

(26 Jul 2014, 4:43 pm)Dan wrote But the ones which have already arrived are the ones for Stockton (5/5A). The ones which will arrive at Ashington for the 35/35A will be to standard specification, and not Sapphire.

(26 Jul 2014, 4:48 pm)Kuyoyo wrote And are also a different length as well - Stockton's are 11.5m (Max) while Ashington's are 10.8m.

(26 Jul 2014, 4:43 pm)Dan wrote But the ones which have already arrived are the ones for Stockton (5/5A). The ones which will arrive at Ashington for the 35/35A will be to standard specification, and not Sapphire.

(26 Jul 2014, 7:43 pm)cbma06 wrote Dan, are the streetlites for service 23 be standard also?.

(26 Jul 2014, 7:43 pm)cbma06 wrote Dan, are the streetlites for service 23 be standard also?.

(26 Jul 2014, 9:55 pm)mb134 wrote Any information on when the B9TL'S for the X93 will be delivered?

(26 Jul 2014, 11:09 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Does anyone know what will be happening with 7514 to 7521 with 7511 to 7513 being refurbished for the X15?