NK62CLZ has lost it's powersteering, as such it has been left conked out just outside of low fell towards newcastle.

Probably related to the above, Three Hybrids not in service Northbound through Low Fell, one randomly entered service at the Alestaster and the others powered through (about 20.45)

5324 transferred to Washington
6030 transferred to Riverside

(03 Sep 2016, 10:08 pm)park5354 wrote 5324 transferred to Washington
6030 transferred to Riverside

I was on 5324 on the x66 today.

Will the new indigo, red solos be out tommmorow?

(03 Sep 2016, 10:23 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote I was on 5324 on the x66 today.

Transfers taking place tonight or tomorrow.

(03 Sep 2016, 10:08 pm)park5354 wrote 5324 transferred to Washington
6030 transferred to Riverside

Never rode 6030 at stanley unfortunately.

(03 Sep 2016, 10:25 pm)park5354 wrote Transfers taking place tonight or tomorrow.

Any idea why the swap is happening?, seems odd as Washington haven't got any Citaro's.

(03 Sep 2016, 10:34 pm)Michael wrote Any idea why the swap is happening?, seems odd as Washington haven't got any Citaro's.

I imagine it is going to be a spare for the Connections4

(03 Sep 2016, 10:37 pm)S813 FVK wrote I imagine it is going to be a spare for the Connections4

.. Lmao, i forgot they have...maybe i've had too much alcohol along with all all the blonde moments on this fourm.. I think its time i stopped posting..

(03 Sep 2016, 10:23 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote I was on 5324 on the x66 today.

What do you want for that? A medal?

(03 Sep 2016, 10:34 pm)Michael wrote Any idea why the swap is happening?, seems odd as Washington haven't got any Citaro's.

Its for misc workings change.  4963 should be heading to Percy Main.

(03 Sep 2016, 10:25 pm)park5354 wrote Transfers taking place tonight or tomorrow.

(03 Sep 2016, 10:34 pm)Michael wrote Any idea why the swap is happening?, seems odd as Washington haven't got any Citaro's.

(03 Sep 2016, 10:37 pm)S813 FVK wrote I imagine it is going to be a spare for the Connections4

(04 Sep 2016, 6:14 am)citaro5284 wrote Its for misc workings change.  4963 should be heading to Percy Main.

The transfer of 6030 to Riverside has been completed, but the transfers of 5324 and 4963 have yet to take place.

More information below:
6030 - http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?id=2084
5324 - http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?id=2085
4963 - http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?id=2086

(04 Sep 2016, 12:58 am)GMitchelhill wrote What do you want for that? A medal?

No. Just saying I wasn't aware of that change.
And if it amazes you I obviously don't need a medal

https://flic.kr/p/LFEN6g
I just noticed from a picture that I took a few days ago that V315LGC has an entire window missing upstairs.

(03 Sep 2016, 10:24 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Will the new indigo, red solos be out tommmorow?

No - all ten are still at Saltmeadows Road being prepared for service.

All ten vehicles are presently scheduled to enter service on Wednesday 7th September.

(04 Sep 2016, 11:09 am)Dan wrote No - all ten are still at Saltmeadows Road being prepared for service.

All ten vehicles are presently scheduled to enter service on Wednesday 7th September.

Any info on the "Red" ones?, such as which service they'll be allocated to, brand?

(04 Sep 2016, 11:12 am)Michael wrote Any info on the "Red" ones?, such as which service they'll be allocated to, brand?

The three red Solo SRs will enter service next week without branding - I believe this will instead follow at a later date.

689 has gained Go North East logos prior to entry into service:

Go North East - 0689 - NK66CXE by aureolindn, on Flickr

(04 Sep 2016, 11:14 am)Dan wrote The three red Solo SRs will enter service next week without branding - I believe this will instead follow at a later date.

689 has gained Go North East logos prior to entry into service:

Go North East - 0689 - NK66CXE by aureolindn, on Flickr

I'll watch out for them on the way to work.

Only service with 3 PVR at Deptford is the 238.


Could count the 9 but i don't think GNE will want a mixture of buses on the service.

(04 Sep 2016, 11:31 am)Michael wrote I'll watch out for them on the way to work.

Only service with 3 PVR at Deptford is the 238.


Could count the 9 but i don't think GNE will want a mixture of buses on the service.

The short 9s interwork with Scholars services on Schooldays so allocating Solos to them is should best be avoided

(04 Sep 2016, 11:31 am)Michael wrote I'll watch out for them on the way to work.

Only service with 3 PVR at Deptford is the 238.


Could count the 9 but i don't think GNE will want a mixture of buses on the service.

3x mpds can be displaced replacing 547,554 and another mpd unless that mpd is directly withdrawn from deptford.
Also 8261-65 Withdrawn.
570 can be withdrawn.
A solar can move to riverside replacing 8266

Saw a red solo crossing the bridge at MetroCentre this morning heading into the bus station, didn't see any fleet numbers or reg number as I was boarding a red kite to Consett


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(04 Sep 2016, 12:36 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Saw a red solo crossing the bridge at MetroCentre this morning heading into the bus station, didn't see any fleet numbers or reg number as I was boarding a red kite to Consett


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633 - covering for 8266 on service S1.

Simplicity Versa im on keeps stalling randomly. Unsure on id till I get off.

Edit 8309

Been two breakdowns today on the 35A , 5306 & 5325 driver was saying but 5302 was one which replaced one of these so there's another 2 mercs broken

Following on from rare/odd workings discussion:

Are the displays that only show a number (604/605/3887/3888) the same concept as, say, the B9 deckers which only show the RN in the middle? I always thought the B9s used smaller square displays but I saw an arriva streetlite with a full length display only showing where the gap in the black glass was, messing up because "not in service" was larger.
My mind suddenly clicked that the centre number on a full sized may also be used on the B9 deckers.

What other buses apart from the Merits and the one Scania will Washington lose when the Solo's enter service?

5430 NIS in Park Lane with and engineer sitting in the cab.

New IndiGo Solo saw near Heworth, heading for Washington.

Also saw 8297 leaving Jarrow with an engineer at the wheel.

(05 Sep 2016, 11:34 am)Brian13 wrote 5430 NIS in Park Lane with and engineer sitting in the cab.

5430 back on the 20 now replaced an unidentified Solar at Park Lane.