Is there any estimation as to when 6145 will be reregistered? Knowing there will probably be a reason for doing so, I am quite surprised it hasn't been done yet given that 6144 and 6146 both have.

5275 and 5279 likely to be the first two Mercedes Citaros to receive the new "Blaydon Racer" branding, but both are VOR at the moment (5275 radiator issue, 5279 PSV). Unsure when 5275 will be back on the road, but 5279 should be back on the road by Friday afternoon.

The others all pencilled in to be branded up next week - 5282 should be done at Saltmeadows Road as soon as it returns from Bus & Coach World.

I'm lead to believe 5241 is now the 6th Omnicity to be off-road now due to a water leak - quite a substantial one too

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(26 Apr 2017, 5:28 pm)Jamie M wrote I'm lead to believe 5241 is now the 6th Omnicity to be off-road now due to a water leak - quite a substantial one too

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5238 and 5253 were the only ones off the road this morning - the latter for PSV so will be back out in service again tomorrow afternoon.

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(26 Apr 2017, 5:35 pm)Dan wrote 5238 and 5253 were the only ones off the road this morning - the latter for PSV so will be back out in service again tomorrow afternoon.

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Were some off later on? I'd thought more than two would have been off given I've passed a majority of them today. Also saw one or two in the depot at 4 but didnt check IDs.

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(26 Apr 2017, 5:41 pm)Jamie M wrote Were some off later on? I'd thought more than two would have been off given I've passed a majority of them today. Also saw one or two in the depot at 4 but didnt check IDs.

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5241 is the only Stanley OmniCity which was removed from service today, due to overheating (which will be related to that water leak!)

5241 should have been replaced by 5240.

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(26 Apr 2017, 5:53 pm)Dan wrote 5241 is the only Stanley OmniCity which was removed from service today, due to overheating (which will be related to that water leak!)

5241 should have been replaced by 5240.

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Must be seeing double then!

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5240 operated the 15:25 X30 from Stanley, 5234 operated the 15:54 X30 and 5235 operated the 14:30 X31.

With the new streetlites looking to go on the 2/2A and the 36 to be transferred to Chester with versa allocation, does this mean Deptford will become versa free?

(27 Apr 2017, 5:32 pm)JP6004 wrote With the new streetlites looking to go on the 2/2A and the 36 to be transferred to Chester with versa allocation, does this mean Deptford will become versa free?

I have to agree, once the 6 Versa's move from Chester, they'll enough for the 2/2A, as they would need 8 but with 8328 in Go North East, it looks like it'll leave Deptford for either Riverside or Chester. 


Wonder if the frequency will be increased back to every 20 minutes (10 combined), when the new Streetlites arrive, that means the 61 for example could gain 5, leaving 2 spares. (just speculation) - 


The 9 could gain 6 Versa's + the spare - gaining Simplicity brand 


Citaro's from the 9 to replace the last 3 B10's in the fleet + 1 Scania. 



So:


2/2A - Silver Arrow
9 - Simplicity 
61 - Not thought of a name yet.

(27 Apr 2017, 5:57 pm)Michael wrote I have to agree, once the 6 Versa's move from Chester, they'll enough for the 2/2A, as they would need 8 but with 8328 in Go North East, it looks like it'll leave Deptford for either Riverside or Chester. 


Wonder if the frequency will be increased back to every 20 minutes (10 combined), when the new Streetlites arrive, that means the 61 for example could gain 5, leaving 2 spares. (just speculation) - 


The 9 could gain 6 Versa's + the spare - gaining Simplicity brand 


Citaro's from the 9 to replace the last 3 B10's in the fleet + 1 Scania. 



So:


2/2A - Silver Arrow
9 - Simplicity 
61 - Not thought of a name yet.

Wonder if the other Streetlites will be for the 35?

Unless the 35 will also be getting Versas with a joint brand for the 35/36, in which case I reckon they are for the Blue Arrow.

(27 Apr 2017, 6:12 pm)Tom wrote Wonder if the other Streetlites will be for the 35?

Unless the 35 will also be getting Versas with a joint brand for the 35/36, in which case I reckon they are for the Blue Arrow.

Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

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Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

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Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9
1 spare 

6 Citaro's from the 36 to Hexham for the X84/X85, Tynedale Links and a spare.


Scania's:

5229-5233 to ???

5210 replaces a old Scania in the fleet




Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.

(27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm)Michael wrote Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

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Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

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Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9 
1 spare 


Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.

What about the remaining 6 citaros from the 36...

(27 Apr 2017, 7:39 pm)JP6004 wrote What about the remaining 6 citaros from the 36...

Ah i forgot about those...

Anywhere with a PVR of 5 at least.

(27 Apr 2017, 7:52 pm)Michael wrote Ah i forgot about those...

Anywhere with a PVR of 5 at least.

Surely you could ugrade a whole depots single deck allocation with one move 

(27 Apr 2017, 7:54 pm)JP6004 wrote Surely you could ugrade a whole depots single deck allocation with one move 

You could, i've updates my previous post.

I'll sort it out tomorrow, as i'm on my phone.

(27 Apr 2017, 6:38 pm)Michael wrote Could be but 8324 is in Go North East, suggesting this could become a spare for a different route. (not the 61, Dan confirmed that a while back), they'll only be 7 left so not enough for the Blue Arrow, as the PVR is 8)

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Going by your suggestion of the 35:


8 Streetlites for the 35 
8 for the 2/2A

2 spares 

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Cascades:


Citaro's


5 Citaro's to the 61
2 to the 9 
1 spare 


Versa's 


7 Simplicity Versa's to Chester, 5 for the Waggonway - 2 spares - means Chester are on the way to "Depot standardisation", replaces the last 3 B10's and some of the older Scania's.

What I thought was...
 
9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)


Then I agree that 2 Citaros will go on the 9 (5326 and 5327), which leaves 12 spare. Then I think 12 will be transferred to Percy Main for both the Blue Arrow and 19 - there would be no spare for this but 5254 would provide cover, along with some Solars which would still remain.

4978-82 would then transfer to Deptford for the 61, and the Blue Arrow Solars to Riverside for the 67/69 and to replace older Solars. 

If there are 8? other Streetlites due then I am not sure what these would be for.

(27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm)Tom wrote 9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)

Yes, I like the idea of the same brand on a different base for a similar service (like the 57 and 58 at Riverside) but I do think that, where possible, they should be the same vehicle type. Indeed I was hoping that the 18 Streetlites would be for the 57 & 58 but the confirmed Citaro rearrangements at Riverside removes any possibility of this happening.

(27 Apr 2017, 8:19 pm)S813 FVK wrote Yes, I like the idea of the same brand on a different base for a similar service (like the 57 and 58 at Riverside) but I do think that, where possible, they should be the same vehicle type. Indeed I was hoping that the 18 Streetlites would be for the 57 & 58 but the confirmed Citaro rearrangements at Riverside removes any possibility of this happening.

Yeah that is what I had thought would happen too - would have been the perfect number too.

(27 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm)Tom wrote What I thought was...
 
9? Streetlites for the Simplicity 2/2A - then the 13 Simplicity Versas and 8328 and replace the 15 See it do it Citaros (I think there is one spare anyway?) and allocated to the 35 and 36. (can't see them having a mixed brand/allocation)


Then I agree that 2 Citaros will go on the 9 (5326 and 5327), which leaves 12 spare. Then I think 12 will be transferred to Percy Main for both the Blue Arrow and 19 - there would be no spare for this but 5254 would provide cover, along with some Solars which would still remain.

4978-82 would then transfer to Deptford for the 61, and the Blue Arrow Solars to Riverside for the 67/69 and to replace older Solars. 

If there are 8? other Streetlites due then I am not sure what these would be for.

Sorry Tom, i misread your reply.

I do agree on that, same brands should have the same allocation but the 33/39 and the 238 will all have the same brand, but on Solo's and Scania's.

In someway it works with the 57/58.

(27 Apr 2017, 8:25 pm)Michael wrote Sorry Tom, i misread your reply.

I do agree on that, same brands should have the same allocation but the 33/39 and the 238 will all have the same brand, but on Solo's and Scania's.

In someway it works with the 57/58.

No need to apologise I wasn't very clear 

Will be interesting to see what happens anyway, and what the brand will be.

5279 has been branded on Thursday.

Beamish branded Wright StreetLite DF/Wright StreetLite Max Micro-Hybrid 5401 has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Crook, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.

(28 Apr 2017, 12:07 am)park5354 wrote 5279 has been branded on Thursday.

Seen today - 


Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr


Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr

(28 Apr 2017, 4:35 pm)Adrian wrote Seen today - 


Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr


Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr

Looks really good.

(28 Apr 2017, 4:35 pm)Adrian wrote Seen today - 

Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr

Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr

Looks a lot better than I was expecting!!! 

(28 Apr 2017, 4:35 pm)Adrian wrote Seen today - 


Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr


Go North East - 5279 - NK07KPO by aureolindn, on Flickr

Looks really smart, I do like this updated look of the Blaydon Racer branding and as Ive said before The Blaydon Racer branding is certainly more appropriate to the 12/12a as it's more relevant to route it serves.

5216 is another bus with a Dalton Park rear ad: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3416...otostream/

I believe 4927 has gained one too.

(28 Apr 2017, 6:55 pm)S813 FVK wrote 5216 is another bus with a Dalton Park rear ad: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3416...otostream/

I believe 4927 has gained one too.

4927 has had one for a while I think. Seen it a bunch of times when it was still at Chester-le-Street.

(28 Apr 2017, 7:26 pm)EL1TE wrote 4927 has had one for a while I think. Seen it a bunch of times when it was still at Chester-le-Street.

Maybe but it hasn't been noted in the news yet like 6084 and 4936 etc