(04 Jun 2019, 12:39 pm)deanmachine wrote

Weird, they're pretty large buses which seem rather unsuited to the Saltwell Parks, could be for the 57 or 58 afterall. Not that a full size vehicle is impossible, just not the best vehicle for the job.

The Yutong E10 is exactly the same length as the current Saltwell Park buses, 10.8m

(05 Jun 2019, 5:21 pm)MrBoyt wrote

The Yutong E10 is exactly the same length as the current Saltwell Park buses, 10.8m

The Yutong is 100mm wider though which could be an issue with the way some people park!

A further ex-Metrobus Scania OmniCity acquired for spare parts is 563 (YN08 OAV). Collected by Go North East on Sunday gone, this one now resides at Riverside.

The one that is at Washington is due to be collected by Alpha Recovery shortly.

Go-Ahead London Metrobus: 563 / YN08OAV by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(05 Jun 2019, 6:16 pm)Dan wrote

A further ex-Metrobus Scania OmniCity acquired for spare parts is 563 (YN08 OAV). Collected by Go North East on Sunday gone, this one now resides at Riverside.

The one that is at Washington is due to be collected by Alpha Recovery shortly.

Go-Ahead London Metrobus: 563 / YN08OAV by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Is it true a 55 plate B7TL Gemini 1 open top has been purchased by GNE?

(05 Jun 2019, 6:33 pm)JP6004 wrote

Is it true a 55 plate B7TL Gemini 1 open top has been purchased by GNE?

No, although East Yorkshire are currently taking delivery of 55-plate Geminis for their open-top service (which has released their X-reg B7TLs to us for the Toon Tour).

(05 Jun 2019, 6:40 pm)Dan wrote

No, although East Yorkshire are currently taking delivery of 55-plate Geminis for their open-top service (which has released their X-reg B7TLs to us for the Toon Tour).

Cheers

I suspect the initial question is in relation to the latest Ensign 'in/out' list on the SKM website reporting that BX55 XLV had been sold to 'Go-Ahead NE' rather than 'East Yorkshire' or 'Go-Ahead EYMS' as per previous months. The bus in question is fleet number 889.

(05 Jun 2019, 6:05 pm)streetdeckfan wrote

The Yutong is 100mm wider though which could be an issue with the way some people park!

Yeah that was more of my point, it's a tricky little route the 54 especially. The narrow width of a Streetlite makes them ideal for the route. I had 6084 on it last week though, which probably has a similar footprint. The larger buses probably won't make much difference in reality, more space for passengers!

(04 Jun 2019, 8:37 pm)streetdeckfan wrote

I wasn't a big fan of the Yutong to be honest, the build quality didn't seem the best on the demonstrator. It felt very top heavy and you could see the inside ceiling swaying as it went round corners

I would have thought the X66 would be the first route to be electrified as it seems like a very EV friendly route

 But the X66 doesn’t cross the Tyne Bridge and go into Newcastle which is why there is funding towards the cost of the buses.

(06 Jun 2019, 7:39 am)busmanT wrote

 But the X66 doesn’t cross the Tyne Bridge and go into Newcastle which is why there is funding towards the cost of the buses.

Still think 53/54

Relatively short route, same length bus as current streetlites, same PVR with one spare

Just seen a photo on Flickr of 5440 displaying NK16AZF. Has this been re-registered or has someone not been bothered to double check before making replacement number plates?

(06 Jun 2019, 8:55 am)Dans_bus_photos wrote

Just seen a photo on Flickr of 5440 displaying NK16AZF. Has this been re-registered or has someone not been bothered to double check before making replacement number plates?

NK16AZF showing as a Fiat Ducato motor caravan, so probably a mistake .....

Has anyone noticed on the Hadrian Pk bound Citylink57s, the announcement after John Dobson St just says ‘Next stop.’ but doesn’t say Civic Centre/University of Northumbria (or whatever the stop is called). Noticed it a few times now but I’m not sure whether I’ve just happened to be on the same vehicle.

(06 Jun 2019, 8:55 am)Dans_bus_photos wrote

Just seen a photo on Flickr of 5440 displaying NK16AZF. Has this been re-registered or has someone not been bothered to double check before making replacement number plates?

(06 Jun 2019, 9:22 am)Ianthegoon wrote

NK16AZF showing as a Fiat Ducato motor caravan, so probably a mistake .....

A mistake, yes. Should be corrected tonight.

(06 Jun 2019, 3:27 pm)S830OFT wrote 4932 is on loan to Chester Le Street on Scholars Contract 458

4932 and 4933 (float vehicles) are both currently allocated to Chester-le-Street, alongside 5201.

5215, 5413 and 5486 are currently on loan to Chester-le-Street - 5413 should be swapped for 5419 tonight.

Scania L94 5206 has now been sold, collected this afternoon.

Ex-Metrobus Scania OmniCity 567 has also now been sold for scrap, to be collected by Alpha tomorrow.

(07 Jun 2019, 7:01 pm)V514DFT wrote Anymore repaints taken place for Little Coasters

I seen 700 (I think, definitely a 10 plate Solo) at Saltmeadows earlier getting finished up.

(07 Jun 2019, 8:38 pm)Michael wrote Which Black Cats Streetlite was involved in the crash on Chester Road today?

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/traffic-and-travel/busy-sunderland-road-cleared-following-rush-hour-collision-between-bus-and-taxi-1-9809153

(08 Jun 2019, 10:07 am)Michael wrote 6108 is back from Blackburn: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/48021466728/in/datetaken/ - photo by Bazza.

Any reason why the Red Arrow is next to it?

6003, seat re-trim. Should be completed early next week.

Been a bit of a gap since the last one completed, but these should be kicking off a bit more regularly again (especially with school holidays coming up).

6050 - completed 08/02/2019

6051 - completed 01/03/2019

6004 - completed 22/03/2019

(08 Jun 2019, 10:32 am)Dan wrote

6003, seat re-trim. Should be completed early next week.

Been a bit of a gap since the last one completed, but these should be kicking off a bit more regularly again (especially with school holidays coming up).

6050 - completed 08/02/2019

6051 - completed 01/03/2019

6004 - completed 22/03/2019

(07 Jun 2019, 7:01 pm)V514DFT wrote Anymore repaints taken place for Little Coasters

Funnily enough just seen a 10 plate solo painted in little coasters now. Didn’t catch the code but it’s on the 42A towards Shields now, be in Wallsend in 5

(08 Jun 2019, 4:39 pm)JM03 wrote

Funnily enough just seen a 10 plate solo painted in little coasters now. Didn’t catch the code but it’s on the 42A towards Shields now, be in Wallsend in 5

Ex-Black Cats branded Optare Solo 700.

698 now at Saltmeadows for repaint.

(08 Jun 2019, 4:54 pm)Dan wrote

Ex-Black Cats branded Optare Solo 700.

698 now at Saltmeadows for repaint.

This mean 680 now at washington in place of 705?

(08 Jun 2019, 4:58 pm)JP6004 wrote

This mean 680 now at washington in place of 705?

Certainly does - 705 had engine repairs completed on Thursday, so this swap took place yesterday.