(14 Jun 2015, 8:24 pm)Dan wrote Scott mentioned earlier that he had put together an Arriva UK fleetlist, which got me thinking that it'd be nice to do the same for Go-Ahead.

I've no idea how Scott composed his, and I was unsure of the format to go with for the comparable Go-Ahead example I was aiming to produce, but a sort of "fleet handbook" is what came to mind in the end... I've completed Go North East - thoughts on the attached?



If it works successfully, hopefully we can have it as a downloadable PDF on the "Fleet List" section of the website.  

(14 Jun 2015, 9:52 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote A Fleetlist would ideally also have chassis make/type, body make/type and seating capacity.

•  Riverside-based "QuayLink" branded Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8310 (NK10 GNY) and 8312 (NK10 GOA) for a fresh coat of yellow, ahead of the changes to the "Quaylink" services next month.
  
• Deptford-based "Northern" branded DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8267 (NK54 NKT) for repaint, helping to flush out the Northern name in favour of Go North East's corporate livery.
  

•  As already established, Chester-le-Street's Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3869 (W179 SCU) is currently on loan to Deptford.
  
• Riverside's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4911 (W911 SCU) is currently on loan to Hexham, as depicted within the photograph below.
  
• As already established, Riverside's Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse 4979 (NK54 NUJ) is currently on loan to Hexham, notably without any seatbelts despite having gone to Thorntons last month.
  
• Deptford's "Northern" branded DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8268 (NK54 NKU) is currently on loan to Peterlee.
  

Go North East: 4911 / W411SCU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(15 Jun 2015, 10:32 am)Michael wrote Have all the Toonlink B10's being withdrawn yet?

• 5235 5238 5239 5242 Stanley to Riverside
  
• 5144 returned to service at Riverside
  
• 8243 8246 Riverside to Driver Training
  
• 8247 Washington to Driver Training
  
• 8250 withdrawn from Washington
  
• 6122 6126 used vehicles in service at Stanley
  
• 3801 3802 3825 3862 3871 withdrawn from Stanley
  
• 8244 8245 transferred to Driver Training
  

(15 Jun 2015, 11:04 am)Dan wrote Not yet; in fact, 5144 has returned to service temporarily.

Fleet Movements from Go North East's website:

• 5235 5238 5239 5242 Stanley to Riverside
  
• 5144 returned to service at Riverside
  
• 8243 8246 Riverside to Driver Training
  
• 8247 Washington to Driver Training
  
• 8250 withdrawn from Washington
  
• 6122 6126 used vehicles in service at Stanley
  
• 3801 3802 3825 3862 3871 withdrawn from Stanley
  
• 8244 8245 transferred to Driver Training
  

(15 Jun 2015, 11:04 am)Dan wrote Not yet; in fact, 5144 has returned to service temporarily.

Fleet Movements from Go North East's website:

• 5235 5238 5239 5242 Stanley to Riverside
  
• 5144 returned to service at Riverside
  
• 8243 8246 Riverside to Driver Training
  
• 8247 Washington to Driver Training
  
• 8250 withdrawn from Washington
  
• 6122 6126 used vehicles in service at Stanley
  
• 3801 3802 3825 3862 3871 withdrawn from Stanley
  
• 8244 8245 transferred to Driver Training
  

(15 Jun 2015, 8:30 am)Dan wrote Three buses have arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint. These include:

•  Riverside-based "QuayLink" branded Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8310 (NK10 GNY) and 8312 (NK10 GOA) for a fresh coat of yellow, ahead of the changes to the "Quaylink" services next month.
  
• Deptford-based "Northern" branded DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8267 (NK54 NKT) for repaint, helping to flush out the Northern name in favour of Go North East's corporate livery.

There are a couple of loans between depots at the moment, including:

•  As already established, Chester-le-Street's Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3869 (W179 SCU) is currently on loan to Deptford.
  
• Riverside's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4911 (W911 SCU) is currently on loan to Hexham, as depicted within the photograph below.
  
• As already established, Riverside's Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse 4979 (NK54 NUJ) is currently on loan to Hexham, notably without any seatbelts despite having gone to Thorntons last month.
  
• Deptford's "Northern" branded DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8268 (NK54 NKU) is currently on loan to Hexham.

Go North East: 4911 / W411SCU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(15 Jun 2015, 1:55 pm)danpick wrote Is 8267 not getting ready to be a Black Cat.

(15 Jun 2015, 11:04 am)Dan wrote Not yet; in fact, 5144 has returned to service temporarily.

Fleet Movements from Go North East's website:

• 5235 5238 5239 5242 Stanley to Riverside
  
• 5144 returned to service at Riverside
  
• 8243 8246 Riverside to Driver Training
  
• 8247 Washington to Driver Training
  
• 8250 withdrawn from Washington
  
• 6122 6126 used vehicles in service at Stanley
  
• 3801 3802 3825 3862 3871 withdrawn from Stanley
  
• 8245 transferred to Driver Training
  

(15 Jun 2015, 3:10 pm)R852 PRG wrote Regarding the withdrawal of 3825, I'm quite sad to hear this. When it was allocated to Chester-le-Street from November 2012 (when the Palatine 1 bodied Olympians were withdrawn) to roughly September or October 2013, I became quite attached to it. After 3821 and 3822 transferred to Stanley  in early 2013, 3825 was allocated to my scholars (887) nearly every evening without fail. I have fond memories of that bus.

(15 Jun 2015, 3:30 pm)Dan wrote Shall I give it a goodbye hug for you when I'm next at Saltmeadows..?

Robert - you need not worry, I have already done this for you today with the latest Lolynes to appear at Saltmeadows from Stanley... I know you were fond of them as well... 

(15 Jun 2015, 3:36 pm)S813 FVK wrote Thanks  3871 was probably the best lolyne at Stanley. Shame it has been withdrawn. 3862 was a bit yuk on the other hand but still had that brilliant, distinctive lolyne engine. Give 3825 a hug from me too as it corresponds to my school bus service number  

(15 Jun 2015, 3:38 pm)Dan wrote 3862 managed to outlive 3871, as the battery is already flat on the latter..!

Got 3862 started up no bother - bit..vibratey.. to say the least - managed to get another LED destination out of it!

(15 Jun 2015, 3:37 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote I developed a liking to the loylnes but that's just me.... I somehow developed I liking to vykings and presidents aswell!!!

(15 Jun 2015, 9:35 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I believe 3862 might have been my most used Trident out of the Lolynes. I always seemed to be on it when it was based at Percy Main.

(15 Jun 2015, 10:10 pm)Diamond One wrote lolynes have had there uses for so long presidents are ok but vykings in the summer are worse there like sitting in an oven

3860 was my favourite but i had fond memories of 3862 when it was at Deptford when it was branded as "Showstopper" i always seemed to be on it when going to Sunderland visiting a friend or seeing my beloved club play but i had memories on 3860 to 3865 during their Deptford days even when they went on Service 26

(16 Jun 2015, 6:36 am)S813 FVK wrote I know it won't have long left but could you (not you directly  )place 3825s destinations into 3813 since the side and rear destinations are frozen to NOT IN SERVICE on th latter?

(16 Jun 2015, 10:01 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote Traffic problems in Chester le Street this morning due to another breakdown with 8303 this time blocking the roundabout on West Lane at 10:00. This bus also broke down yesterday in Mendip Aveneue and on Saturday at the Red Lion on Front Street. All of these breakdowns have been on the 09:24 Lambton Worm 34A from The Red Lion which is always busy due to it being the first bus for ECT pass holders in Waldridge Park & Garden Farm areas.

More lost mileage.