(17 Feb 2017, 10:50 pm)Sinky19 wrote I was out in Bishop Auckland today and I noticed that Crook Depot's 6146 has gained a private registration plate X21 GNE, if I remember correctly it was originally YN55 NFE.

It changed a couple of weeks ago, I think it's one of the better private registrations as it has some relevance to the vehicle and can be tossed onto any vehicle that happens to use the service in the future - and still retain relevance. The others just seem to be kept for the sakes of being kept.

(17 Feb 2017, 6:04 pm)Michael wrote 713 has arrived from Go Cornwall. (223 when in the Go Cornwell fleet), first of the longer solo's to arrive.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/33928144@N07/32914307536/ - photo by emdjt42

Maybe for 333 for percy main. Sure they require this size bus

Arriva Kent & Sussex have adopted Go North East's new 'Not in service' display after seeingit and rather liking it:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75963141@N03/32834242161/

6130 refurbished downstairs but not upstairs  looks very odd  in service with lower deck new blue seats upper deck old red seats.

(18 Feb 2017, 9:21 am)S813 FVK wrote Arriva Kent & Sussex have adopted Go North East's new 'Not in service' display after seeingit and rather liking it:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75963141@N03/32834242161/

Or was it the other way round 

(18 Feb 2017, 9:21 am)S813 FVK wrote Arriva Kent & Sussex have adopted Go North East's new 'Not in service' display after seeingit and rather liking it:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75963141@N03/32834242161/

No, a preservation group has adopted it. That Prestige is preserved now.

(17 Feb 2017, 4:56 pm)Michael wrote Any sign of 5459 yet?

5459 spotted at Heysham Docks today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nsf323alis...otostream/ photo by Alistair

Does anyone know anything of the incident at Boldon railway crossings yesterday involving the 5/50

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(19 Feb 2017, 10:35 am)Swiny1 wrote Does anyone know anything of the incident at Boldon railway crossings yesterday involving the 5/50

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Apparently the bus tried to get through before the barriers went down but failed...

The barrier ended up on top of the front end of the bus!

Has 4980 gone to Saltmeadows so it can get the new livery?

(19 Feb 2017, 4:26 pm)Michael wrote Has 4980 gone to Saltmeadows so it can get the new livery?

And if not, I can't see it not getting done while it is there like most of the Omnidekkas at Stanley.

(19 Feb 2017, 4:33 pm)S813 FVK wrote And if not, I can't see it not getting done while it is there like most of the Omnidekkas at Stanley.

Ye, i think they'll look smart in the new livery, although they are similar to the L94's (in some sort!).

(19 Feb 2017, 4:18 pm)AIG20 wrote Apparently the bus tried to get through before the barriers went down but failed...

The barrier ended up on top of the front end of the bus!

If that is true it's a disgrace of a so called professional driver.

707 in the new corporate livery: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/danielgrah...in/people/

(19 Feb 2017, 8:41 pm)EL1TE wrote 707 in the new corporate livery: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/danielgrah...in/people/

Looks smart.

(19 Feb 2017, 8:41 pm)EL1TE wrote 707 in the new corporate livery: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/danielgrah...in/people/

All four baby Solos now are, and all four have had Hanover destinations fitted, so are reasonably close to entering service.

I think it's 708 which has also been re-trimmed. Another has had its seats removed prior to being re-trimmed.

Diamond 5290 has now been withdrawn from service and is in storage at Saltmeadows Road prior to being refurbished at Bus & Coach World, Blackburn.

(19 Feb 2017, 8:46 pm)Dan wrote All four baby Solos now are, and all four have had Hanover destinations fitted, so are reasonably close to entering service.

I think it's 708 which has also been re-trimmed. Another has had its seats removed prior to being re-trimmed.

Diamond 5290 has now been withdrawn from service and is in storage at Saltmeadows Road prior to being refurbished at Bus & Coach World, Blackburn.

Looks very smart - can you tell us where they are going? Going to guess one is for the 168, and the rest will be for Percy Main?

(19 Feb 2017, 8:47 pm)Tom wrote Looks very smart - can you tell us where they are going? Going to guess one is for the 168, and the rest will be for Percy Main?

If they do, they'll go on the W service (can't remember which one they got) and the 333.

At least 1 or 2 Solo's from the 353 will probables join the indigo brand with the other one moving else where.

(19 Feb 2017, 8:56 pm)Michael wrote If they do, they'll go on the W service (can't remember which one they got) and the 333.

At least 1 or 2 Solo's from the 353 will probables join the indigo brand with the other one moving else where.

W1/W1A it was with a PVR of 2, but the 333 will need something bigger than the baby Solos.
 
Hopefully they will refurbish the older Solos sometime to match the spec of the newer Solos. But yeah I think 637/638/639 will all transfer to Percy Main with 637/638 on the indiGo and 639 on the 333.

(19 Feb 2017, 8:46 pm)Dan wrote All four baby Solos now are, and all four have had Hanover destinations fitted, so are reasonably close to entering service.

I think it's 708 which has also been re-trimmed. Another has had its seats removed prior to being re-trimmed.

Diamond 5290 has now been withdrawn from service and is in storage at Saltmeadows Road prior to being refurbished at Bus & Coach World, Blackburn.

Is 5284 still on schedule to arrive back next week?, if so, will others follow or is that tye only one due back?

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(19 Feb 2017, 9:05 pm)Tom wrote W1/W1A it was with a PVR of 2, but the 333 will need something bigger than the baby Solos.
 
Hopefully they will refurbish the older Solos sometime to match the spec of the newer Solos. But yeah I think 637/638/639 will all transfer to Percy Main with 637/638 on the indiGo and 639 on the 333.

Oh right, my bad, maybe i should of read back about what was needed to be allocated to the 333.

Has the Indigo North Tyne got a spare?

(19 Feb 2017, 9:06 pm)Michael wrote Is 5284 still on schedule to arrive back next week?, if so, will others follow or is that tye only one due back?

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Oh right, my bad, maybe i should of read back about what was needed to be allocated to the 333.

Has the Indigo North Tyne got a spare?

5284 is still due to return next week, yes. Probably won't be back out in service next week though.

I believe that the indiGo North Tyne network currently has two branded spare Solos - two of the older former Nexus branded examples which don't have the same features as the new indiGo North Tyne Solos.

(19 Feb 2017, 9:16 pm)Dan wrote 5284 is still due to return next week, yes. Probably won't be back out in service next week though.

I believe that the indiGo North Tyne network currently has two branded spare Solos - two of the older former Nexus branded examples which don't have the same features as the new indiGo North Tyne Solos.

So will the current 2 spares just be allocated to the 42/42A with at least 1 Solo from the 353 taking a spare role?

(19 Feb 2017, 8:41 pm)EL1TE wrote 707 in the new corporate livery: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/danielgrah...in/people/

Yes, Very Smart. Looks good!

Was on 5282 last week and the internal VDU was showing the drivers view of the road ahead. never sen that before !!!!

(20 Feb 2017, 10:28 am)Coppercap40 wrote Was on 5282 last week and the internal VDU was showing the drivers view of the road ahead. never sen that before !!!!

6123 occasionally shows an upper deck view of forwards. It's rather strange and it confused the driver to whom it happened to.

549 has broke down right on the roundabout in front of the Stadium of Light

(20 Feb 2017, 1:55 pm)Michael wrote 549 has broke down right on the roundabout in front of the Stadium of Light

If it was on the X36 looks like 3981 has replaced it

(20 Feb 2017, 3:19 pm)Tom wrote If it was on the X36 looks like 3081 has replaced it

Ye it was on the X36, missed that part out!.

(20 Feb 2017, 3:19 pm)Tom wrote If it was on the X36 looks like 3081 has replaced it

(20 Feb 2017, 3:27 pm)Michael wrote Ye it was on the X36, missed that part out!.

5206 replaced 549, while 3981 replaced 564.

Solo 700 on service 38 today while MPD 570 is on service 238.
3980 on service 39, and 3982 on service 61.
4961 replaced 8327 on services 2/2A.

(20 Feb 2017, 3:31 pm)Dan wrote 5206 replaced 549, while 3981 replaced 564.

Solo 700 on service 38 today while MPD 570 is on service 238.

I did see a not in service Scania come out from the Stadium but didn't think much of it, thought it might of been for the open training day.