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RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Liam Hall - 11 Dec 2024
(11 Dec 2024, 5:40 pm)lewisparker1509 wrote Am I right in thinking the Christmas decorated StreetLite is the same bus as GhostBUSters? Just so I know what bus to track to catch it.
Yes 5449
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Ambassador - 11 Dec 2024
angel street deck 6324…shockingly allocated to the 21 broke down in protest around 3.30 and was left for a good few hours at the southbound stone trough stop in low fell
As depressing as the London cast offs are I was shocked at what a poor condition the Angel streetdecks are in. Ripped seats, broken tables, broken light fixtures and loose seats. Aside from being in charge of allocations, stevie wonder must be running maintenance too.
And yes, I did mention it to each driver and each response….glib. One driver ….they don’t give a fuck mate, can’t wait to put my papers in
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Andreos1 - 11 Dec 2024
(11 Dec 2024, 10:04 pm)Ambassador wrote angel street deck 6324…shockingly allocated to the 21 broke down in protest around 3.30 and was left for a good few hours at the southbound stone trough stop in low fell
As depressing as the London cast offs are I was shocked at what a poor condition the Angel streetdecks are in. Ripped seats, broken tables, broken light fixtures and loose seats. Aside from being in charge of allocations, stevie wonder must be running maintenance too.
And yes, I did mention it to each driver and each response….glib. One driver ….they don’t give a fuck mate, can’t wait to put my papers in
Can't remember which one it is, but there's one that seemingly hasn't moved for months now.
Parked up in the same spot at Riverside.
Not sure if they've given up on it or what, but it slowly seems to be missing more and more parts.
From a distance, it looks like stuff has been taken from the front end.
Theres panels missing, leaving exposed parts from the chassis and the rear bonnet is propped open with road cones.
It certainly wasn't missing those parts over the lighter summer months.
Had a quick look on Google maps and it's not appearing on there yet.
Only a matter of time before it does though.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - L469 YVK - 12 Dec 2024
(11 Dec 2024, 11:07 pm)Andreos1 wrote Can't remember which one it is, but there's one that seemingly hasn't moved for months now.
Parked up in the same spot at Riverside.
Not sure if they've given up on it or what, but it slowly seems to be missing more and more parts.
From a distance, it looks like stuff has been taken from the front end.
Theres panels missing, leaving exposed parts from the chassis and the rear bonnet is propped open with road cones.
It certainly wasn't missing those parts over the lighter summer months.
Had a quick look on Google maps and it's not appearing on there yet.
Only a matter of time before it does though.
Doesn't help that they've been sending some on a trip down to M.Boro either!
GNE need to get Riverside sorted especially allocations on the two longest Express routes GNE operate!
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - NL62WVW - 12 Dec 2024
(11 Dec 2024, 11:07 pm)Andreos1 wrote Can't remember which one it is, but there's one that seemingly hasn't moved for months now.
Parked up in the same spot at Riverside.
Not sure if they've given up on it or what, but it slowly seems to be missing more and more parts.
From a distance, it looks like stuff has been taken from the front end.
Theres panels missing, leaving exposed parts from the chassis and the rear bonnet is propped open with road cones.
It certainly wasn't missing those parts over the lighter summer months.
Had a quick look on Google maps and it's not appearing on there yet.
Only a matter of time before it does though.
6321, requires a new engine
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Andreos1 - 12 Dec 2024
(12 Dec 2024, 12:33 pm)NL62WVW wrote 6321, requires a new engine
That's the one! Can remember you sharing the number previously, but couldn't find the post.
Needs some other parts too by the looks of it!
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - busmanT - 12 Dec 2024
(12 Dec 2024, 12:33 pm)NL62WVW wrote 6321, requires a new engine
Perhaps seeing if a Cummins engine will fit?
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - NL62WVW - 12 Dec 2024
(12 Dec 2024, 1:28 pm)Andreos1 wrote That's the one! Can remember you sharing the number previously, but couldn't find the post.
Needs some other parts too by the looks of it!
Aye looks like it's getting used as Christmas Tree at the minute to try and keep the ones that actually work going.
6330 is next to it possibly requiring a engine too but I've not heard for definite
Will pop another post up in the next few days with various faults they've got at the moment
(12 Dec 2024, 4:46 pm)busmanT wrote Perhaps seeing if a Cummins engine will fit?
Not happening now, cost reasons cited.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - L469 YVK - 12 Dec 2024
Daft question.....if Arriva got shot of their 59 plate Gemini's from Blyth and completely out of Arriva, would it not be worth GNE buying them 2nd hand as a 'tideover'? They ride pretty well given their age and could probably get them for a good bargain if it saved Arriva needing to drive them elsewhere in the country or the admin hassle with the scrapyard!
They ride pretty well on the 308 (very similar calibre route to the 21 in the most part) and they're low height too!
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Storx - 12 Dec 2024
(12 Dec 2024, 8:50 pm)L469 YVK wrote Daft question.....if Arriva got shot of their 59 plate Gemini's from Blyth and completely out of Arriva, would it not be worth GNE buying them 2nd hand as a 'tideover'? They ride pretty well given their age and could probably get them for a good bargain if it saved Arriva needing to drive them elsewhere in the country or the admin hassle with the scrapyard!
They ride pretty well on the 308 (very similar calibre route to the 21 in the most part) and they're low height too!
I know it was hypothetical but I'd imagine the electrics will be here before Arriva withdraw any DB300's.
If something turned up tomorrow I'd imagine they'd prioritise 7501-7/9, 7557/8/60/62, 1463/1480/1493/5/6, 1500-5/1542 out first, or at least some of the Pulsars anyway.
I wouldn't be surprised if they went to Durham / Darlington with 7609/10 either to see off the 09 plate Enviro's, especially 7514-17, with 7510/11/12 being withdrawn which are all really shot to bits.
They won't be top of the withdrawal list imo.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - deanmachine - 13 Dec 2024
(12 Dec 2024, 8:50 pm)L469 YVK wrote Daft question.....if Arriva got shot of their 59 plate Gemini's from Blyth and completely out of Arriva, would it not be worth GNE buying them 2nd hand as a 'tideover'? They ride pretty well given their age and could probably get them for a good bargain if it saved Arriva needing to drive them elsewhere in the country or the admin hassle with the scrapyard!
They ride pretty well on the 308 (very similar calibre route to the 21 in the most part) and they're low height too!
GNE don't have any of the VDL stuff so I'm not sure they'd want to take on a small fleet of different vehicles, if they were B9s though, there might be more of a chance.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - L469 YVK - 13 Dec 2024
(13 Dec 2024, 1:30 pm)deanmachine wrote GNE don't have any of the VDL stuff so I'm not sure they'd want to take on a small fleet of different vehicles, if they were B9s though, there might be more of a chance.
They're Cummins engined though....effectively the same as the Classic E400's although only 205bph and got Voith gearboxes.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Ambassador - 14 Dec 2024
3961 heading south and 3952 heading north met at low fell tbe cannon whilst on the 21
The resulting noise resulted in smashed windows and car alarms across the low fell area
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - R852 PRG - 15 Dec 2024
(14 Dec 2024, 11:29 pm)Ambassador wrote 3961 heading south and 3952 heading north met at low fell tbe cannon whilst on the 21
The resulting noise resulted in smashed windows and car alarms across the low fell area
About time somebody dragged you from the nineties into the noughties.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Ambassador - 16 Dec 2024
(15 Dec 2024, 1:17 am)R852 PRG wrote About time somebody dragged you from the nineties into the noughties.
Haha - I of course meant 3941 and 3942 - frazzled brain
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - L469 YVK - 18 Dec 2024
Single deck Streetlite on 22:30 309 of all nights! Disgrace!
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Shrek - 18 Dec 2024
(18 Dec 2024, 10:31 pm)L469 YVK wrote Single deck Streetlite on 22:30 309 of all nights! Disgrace!
Apparently they had to get everyone off a 21 at Gateshead Interchange and onto a replacement bus as the original one was low on fuel. Led to unhappy passengers when their bus left Gateshead after the next 21 service.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - WestDurhamSwift - 18 Dec 2024
Ex EYMS B9s seem to have moved to Riverside, a few of them on the 21 tonight.
Meanwhile one of riversides dual door Enviros is on the X73
X15/X5 running with all Voyager branded buses at one point today!
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Ambassador - 19 Dec 2024
(18 Dec 2024, 11:25 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote Ex EYMS B9s seem to have moved to Riverside, a few of them on the 21 tonight.
Meanwhile one of riversides dual door Enviros is on the X73
X15/X5 running with all Voyager branded buses at one point today!
Yes, had one pre match. Aside the random seat patterns much more pleasant the ex London stock, if not for the blue lighting alone
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - NL62WVW - 19 Dec 2024
6331 has returned to service this afternoon after having a new engine fitted, also repainted into fleet colours.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - WestDurhamSwift - 30 Dec 2024
6189 - bus stop near St Bedes, Lanchester with its left headlight lying in bits. Can't figure out if its fell off, or its somehow hit something.
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Michael - 07 Jan 2025
What's with all the Little Pinks on the 8 atm?
Out of the 6 buses allocated today:
3 are little pinks
1 Beamish branded Versa
1 GNE fleet livery Streetlite
1 branded Country Ranger
RE: Go North East State Of The Fleet - Storx - 07 Jan 2025
(6 hours ago)Michael wrote What's with all the Little Pinks on the 8 atm?
Out of the 6 buses allocated today:
3 are little pinks
1 Beamish branded Versa
1 GNE fleet livery Streetlite
1 branded Country Ranger
Lack of single deckers at Washington by the seems of it and low bridges.
The 4/25/28/29 are getting priorities for the singles currently and the 25/28/29 need the E6 ones hence the 8 ones are going and the 4/8/28/29 can't use Deckers unless you want a new open top bus.
It's basically running like
25/28/29: Country Ranger Streetlites
4: Any Singles Remaining
84/85: Double Deckers usually with gaps when they go to do school duties
8: Solo's