(02 Aug 2016, 6:47 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Does anyone know which renowns are to be withdrawn next.
The renowns left in service at the moment.
4896
4897
4898
4899
4900
4901
4902
4907
4912
4915
4916
4917
4918
4919
4920
4922
4923
4925
5167
5170
I wonder out of all these which ones will remain.

V986ETN is my contender to stay, it replaces W183SCU and is a pretty quick motor. No trouble going up A692's Watergate Bank!

(02 Aug 2016, 7:01 pm)Jamie M wrote V986ETN is my contender to stay, it replaces W183SCU and is a pretty quick motor. No trouble going up A692's Watergate Bank!

Yes but a omnidekka Could replace it

(02 Aug 2016, 7:04 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Yes but a omnidekka Could replace it

Yeah, 4896 is only a temporary replacement. An Omnidekka is likely to replace 4896 as a more permanent replacement.

I'd hope all the B10s were gone this time next year. They were a great bus of their time, but that's in the past now.

Using the logic of float or reinstated vehicles, it should be 4896, 4907, 4925, 5167 and 5170 to go next. But then others might go before them, if they're in similar circumstances to 4909.

(02 Aug 2016, 7:10 pm)Adrian wrote I'd hope all the B10s were gone this time next year. They were a great bus of their time, but that's in the past now.

I agree, There is a few god runners in the batch but the Majority are shot, Id think they'd be a welcome addition to a Independent operator looking for cheap DDA Replacements though.

(02 Aug 2016, 7:14 pm)R852 PRG wrote Using the logic of float or reinstated vehicles, it should be 4896, 4907, 4925, 5167 and 5170 to go next. But then others might go before them, if they're in similar circumstances to 4909.

Some are to be withdrawn when the metro replacements finnish.
5170 did the 14:55 of eldon Square to consett service x71 looks like its no longer at Washington

(02 Aug 2016, 8:09 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Some are to be withdrawn when the metro replacements finnish.
5170 did the 14:55 of eldon Square to consett service x71 looks like its no longer at Washington

5170 has been at Stanley for a few days now. I can't see it being there for much longer considering it is part of the 82s PVR at Washington.

(02 Aug 2016, 7:01 pm)Jamie M wrote V986ETN is my contender to stay, it replaces W183SCU and is a pretty quick motor. No trouble going up A692's Watergate Bank!

It's powerful, but you need ear plugs!

Any chance of the demo/loan/whatever we're calling it ending up trialing on the 21? Hybrids due off next year and the two 2006 models are a bit ropey

(02 Aug 2016, 8:54 pm)Ambassador wrote Any chance of the demo/loan/whatever we're calling it ending up trialing on the 21? Hybrids due off next year and the two 2006 models are a bit ropey

I'd still rather have a 2005 model! The journey goes a lot quicker, haha.

Are GNE passes (key/mticket) valid on Nexus 900 if GNE has been awarded the service?

(03 Aug 2016, 6:36 am)Jamie M wrote Are GNE passes (key/mticket) valid on Nexus 900 if GNE has been awarded the service?

No. Metro tickets only.

Theres a Brighton and Hove Omnidekka at Saltmeadows for repaint
5324 was also there

(03 Aug 2016, 9:07 am)EL1TE wrote Theres a Brighton and Hove Omnidekka at Saltmeadows for repaint
5324 was also there

Could be one of YN04GJU (624) & YN04GJV (625), as they were seen a few days heading up here.

How many more Onidekka's are GNE getting from Brighton?

(03 Aug 2016, 9:41 am)Michael wrote Could be one of YN04GJU (624) & YN04GJV (625), as they were seen a few days heading up here.

How many more Onidekka's are GNE getting from Brighton?

I saw 6136 and 6138 at Stanley, so it could be 6137..

Anyone know where 793 is today?

(03 Aug 2016, 11:18 am)South Tyne Lad wrote Anyone know where 793 is today?

I'm on it - 10B just at station to prudhoe now.

(03 Aug 2016, 11:19 am)Jamie M wrote I'm on it - 10B just at station to prudhoe now.

Cheers Jamie

Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

Had my first go on a Streetdeck at the weekend. Didn't blag a table seat unfortunately.
Although this ride seemed slow (struggled up the A1 sliproad), I have seen others overtake Omni's on the same section. It did sound and feel more powerful than the hybrids do.

I didn't rattle or sound windy, ike the B9's with the opening front/side windows tend to do.

The small windows and excess of frames are obviously for a reason, but do my head in if not in the right seat (similar to Voyagers).

Haven't been on the demo yet due to work commitments and after seeing the traffic chaos in and around Blaydon tonight, a ride on it isn't likely to be tonight!

(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

I had a go on the EYMS B5TL/EvoSeti yesterday afternoon from Blaydon to Newcastle and I quite liked it, seemed to perform alright although sadly there isn't really any hills on that section of the route to see how it does on them which is a shame as I'd quite like to see how it does on hills. Pity it probably doesn't have a Tachno as I think it would be interesting to see how it would do on the X9/X10.

(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

Only tried it out between MetroCentre and Eldon Square, but it seemed pretty decent.

Hated the seats, mind. Rock hard.

(03 Aug 2016, 2:28 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Only tried it out between MetroCentre and Eldon Square, but it seemed pretty decent.

Hated the seats, mind. Rock hard.

It reminded me of 547 on the 15, backbreaker. I didn't really like 793, pretty mediocre ride quality and not exactly powerful.
https://flic.kr/p/KML7yK

On another note, I dislike the newer omnidekkas (3996 especially). 3996 sounds and feels like NK06JXC, which I also rode today. Sluggish and extremely loud. YN04GJE/YN04GJF are by far the best of the omnidekkas - they actually get shifting and engine audio isn't obnoxious.

(03 Aug 2016, 2:06 pm)Andreos1 wrote Haven't been on the demo yet due to work commitments and after seeing the traffic chaos in and around Blaydon tonight, a ride on it isn't likely to be tonight!

A vehicle hit the bridge that hangs over the chain road that gets McDonalds to the social club. Chain road was completely closed both ways and could be for some time because it's reportedly in potential danger of falling.

How long is the Evoseti demo here for? Hopefully will get a chance to go on it before it goes back to EYMS.

(03 Aug 2016, 5:03 pm)Tom wrote How long is the Evoseti demo here for? Hopefully will get a chance to go on it before it goes back to EYMS.

Just this week. I think.

Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

(03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Just this week. I think.

Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

Ah cheers probably will only have Friday to catch it then

And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

(03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

(03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm)Tom wrote And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

A swap with 5401? Can't think of any other reason why 5438 would be in a Beamish livery, unless Beamish are wanting the museum promoted in other areas.

(03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm)Tom wrote Ah cheers probably will only have Friday to catch it then

And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

(03 Aug 2016, 5:53 pm)Andreos1 wrote A swap with 5401? Can't think of any other reason why 5438 would be in a Beamish livery, unless Beamish are wanting the museum promoted in other areas.

It was at dbs on the 20s around 5pm. Advertising links to Beamish from Durham and Sunderland.

Couldn't get a pic, unfortunately. Big'un's camera was flat and littl'un was too restess for us to go out and grab a shot with my phone.