(16 Sep 2013, 11:40 am)cbma06 wrote Recently on GNE facebook page:

Due to a police incident, services #M1 and #71 are unable to run via Fence Houses. M1 is also unable to serve Bournmoor due to diversion

The revolution has started!
The Fencehouses Popular Front have taken to the streets.

In all seriousness though, hope everyone or anyone is ok.

(16 Sep 2013, 11:52 am)Andreos1 wrote The revolution has started!
The Fencehouses Popular Front have taken to the streets.

In all seriousness though, hope everyone or anyone is ok.

From GNE facebook page: The roads around Fence Houses have reopened so services #M1 and #71 will now operate via normal route.

4914 on X3s, arriving in 10 mins late. Has just gone out of service - not sure why?

A small number of vehicle transfers in and out of Stanley have been necessary to alleviate capacity problems on scholars services.

Volvo B7/Plaxton from Stanley: 6030 to Gateshead, 6033 to Winlaton, 6017 to Washington and 6016 to Chester le Street.

Olympians to Stanley: 3833 from Gateshead, 3813 from Winlaton, 3821 from Washington and 3825 from Chester le Street.

MPD 512: X512 WRG remains in service at Consett and 516: NK51 MJV has been withdrawn instead.

(16 Sep 2013, 3:29 pm)CitaroFavourite wrote A small number of vehicle transfers in and out of Stanley have been necessary to alleviate capacity problems on scholars services.

Volvo B7/Plaxton from Stanley: 6030 to Gateshead, 6033 to Winlaton, 6017 to Washington and 6016 to Chester le Street.

Olympians to Stanley: 3833 from Gateshead, 3813 from Winlaton, 3821 from Washington and 3825 from Chester le Street.

MPD 512: X512 WRG remains in service at Consett and 516: NK51 MJV has been withdrawn instead.

Seems odd that 516 would be withdrawn, when it is a newer vehicle...
Was this vehicle facing problems, does anyone know? I imagine if it had been VOR a lot due to issues, it would make more sense.

(16 Sep 2013, 3:39 pm)Daniel wrote Seems odd that 516 would be withdrawn, when it is a newer vehicle...
Was this vehicle facing problems, does anyone know? I imagine if it had been VOR a lot due to issues, it would make more sense.

i was shocked to find out that has happned like that time that Transbus SPD was withdrawn from Deptford

(16 Sep 2013, 3:46 pm)CitaroFavourite wrote i was shocked to find out that has happned like that time that Transbus SPD was withdrawn from Deptford

That one was having issues though - something to do with the engine iirc (I'm sure someone will have a more definite answer)? Still parked in Deptford at the same place as it was when first withdrawn. Can't move!

PB0002400/509 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: WEST HARTON, ST WILFREDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Finish Point: JARROW BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 816
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 09-SEP-2013
Other Details: Monday to Friday ( school days only )

(16 Sep 2013, 4:51 pm)Daniel wrote PB0002400/509 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: WEST HARTON, ST WILFREDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Finish Point: JARROW BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 816
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 09-SEP-2013
Other Details: Monday to Friday ( school days only )

Bit late, aren't they?

(16 Sep 2013, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Bit late, aren't they?

it's buses man, they're always late

(16 Sep 2013, 5:04 pm)Adam wrote it's buses man, they're always late

True!

(16 Sep 2013, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Bit late, aren't they?

Registrations can be put on VOSA after the start date as there are special conditions involved especially where there are based on local council authorities and Nexus secured work.

Here's a useful post full of facts.

One of the Angel Hybrids display isn't working properly (no number displayed) However, I'm assuming it was the 21

(16 Sep 2013, 5:56 pm)gtomlinson wrote Here's a useful post full of facts.

One of the Angel Hybrids display isn't working properly (no number displayed) However, I'm assuming it was the 21

one of Percy Main ominicities had a problem it doesnt display the number its all fuzzed while the blind lookslike an X-ray machine the blind is having fits it is one of the Cobalt Connect ones used to be on 9 even when it was on the blind used to play up a lot i bet they still haven't fixed the blind

(16 Sep 2013, 6:18 pm)CitaroFavourite wrote one of Percy Main ominicities had a problem it doesnt display the number its all fuzzed while the blind lookslike an X-ray machine the blind is having fits it is one of the Cobalt Connect ones used to be on 9 even when it was on the blind used to play up a lot i bet they still haven't fixed the blind

Could this be 5244?
I've known it to have some bad luck, destination display wise....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/8648243018/

(16 Sep 2013, 5:43 pm)cbma06 wrote Registrations can be put on VOSA after the start date as there are special conditions involved especially where there are based on local council authorities and Nexus secured work.

Ah, didn't know that, thanks!

(16 Sep 2013, 7:23 pm)Liam wrote This is old news now, but I have been discussing it and can't find any posts on here.

Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council and Nexus have been awarded £346,500, to reduce the emission levels from 21 vehicles. These will be the LOOP and Highwayman Solar.

Winners:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/5-mil...ocal-buses

The bid:
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibr...n-Form.pdf

is it just new engines?

(16 Sep 2013, 7:30 pm)Michael wrote is it just new engines?

A bit more than that.

The scheme, announced today by the Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker, will allow authorities to improve their current fleet of buses by retrofitting more efficient engines, exhaust after-treatments and hybrid or alternative fuel conversions. Each authority is able to bid for grants of up to £1 million to, which will be used to upgrade the technology used on routes where the air quality does not currently meet European standards.

(16 Sep 2013, 7:34 pm)aureolin wrote A bit more than that.

Thanks, =D

(16 Sep 2013, 6:20 pm)Daniel wrote Could this be 5244?
I've known it to have some bad luck, destination display wise....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/8648243018/

yes it was that exact same vehicle when i caught a shot of it once seconds later the blind took a fit and ended up like the photo displayed needed to display 19 on it too but i ended up with a bad one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62209150@N0...SeM-ccV8Po (Photo 1) - name but no number displayed http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/8646068012/ (photo 2) - blind having fits and reminding me of an X-Ray Machine

(16 Sep 2013, 11:52 am)Andreos1 wrote The revolution has started!
The Fencehouses Popular Front have taken to the streets.

In all seriousness though, hope everyone or anyone is ok.

When I first saw this today I thought that you and eezypeazy might have come to blows ! Mind you, I can't see Fencehouses ever having a "Popular Front" lol

(16 Sep 2013, 9:21 pm)busman101 wrote When I first saw this today I thought that you and eezypeazy might have come to blows !

You're the second person after aureolin to suggest that! :o

506 is still in service at Deptford despite being withdrawn last week. She is on the 0831 short 39 from Park Lane today.

Also - 5207's accident has not yet been noted from yesterday as of yet...


Credit to Richard Tiplady for photo

(17 Sep 2013, 7:53 am)Liam wrote Washington Street Shuttle 566 should today be out in service in its new green repaint.

Heading to Percy main?

(17 Sep 2013, 10:29 am)Liam wrote Yep, displacing the older MPDs down the ranks as previously occured with Kingfisher MPDs.

Wonder if any will go to Peterlee, they've got a few older ones. So are some of the Washington MPD's staying for the W5/W6?

566 is now back in Service at Washington seen on the M2 at 15.00 this afternoon.

Just with regards to the repaint of 566, Just looked at my fleet list and 562 is Branded NTL, So that could mean that 563-566 will go onto there, as it would keep it in Numerical Order.

(17 Sep 2013, 3:54 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote 566 is now back in Service at Washington seen on the M2 at 15.00 this afternoon.

It's good something is happening to them. They're looking awful in the WSS livery - been fading since day 1!

(17 Sep 2013, 4:40 pm)citaro5284 wrote 567/568/569 should also be going green

Which will lead to the withdrawal of 504, 505, 514 and 517 - whilst 548 remains as the only older Dennis example under the North Tyne Links brand, acting as a spare?

(17 Sep 2013, 4:35 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Just with regards to the repaint of 566, Just looked at my fleet list and 562 is Branded NTL, So that could mean that 563-566 will go onto there, as it would keep it in Numerical Order.

I'm not sure they'd bother doing that as it would mean remaining etc. as 563-566 are need at their respective depot. And not when in the not so distant future MPD's will be going. Unlike the repaints of the Omnicitys at Percy main, they have got a lot longer in service to come,