With 5499 being a rare vehicle type (it and 5500 are the only two examples of the type in the country), I expect they are awaiting parts for it which have probably been delayed somewhere.

(27 Apr 2026, 7:47 am)Retro Nero wrote 6046 & 6961 join 6048 at Sunderland, 6046 currently on 20s & 6961 on 700s 6048 currently to be allocated today

6043, 6046 & 6048 are all now allocated to Sunderland depot (Deptford).  6043 arriving last night from Riverside depot.  6961 is on loan from Consett depot.

(30 Apr 2026, 3:41 pm)BFK wrote 6043, 6046 & 6048 are all now allocated to Sunderland depot (Deptford).  6043 arriving last night from Riverside depot.  6961 is on loan from Consett depot.

I take it 6043 has went across to be another additional spare for the 700/701?

(27 Apr 2026, 3:22 pm)deanmachine wrote It's been sitting round the back of Deptford for a few weeks, not sure if it's still there. You'd be able to see it from the A1231.

I have heard it needs a new engine. Not sure if thats 100% correct though

(30 Apr 2026, 4:04 pm)X919 WGR wrote I take it 6043 has went across to be another additional spare for the 700/701?

6043, 6046 & 6048 are meant to be allocated to services 700N & 701N.  Both 6046 & 6048 arrived at Sunderland with defects that need fixing.  Hence why 6961 is on loan.

(29 Apr 2026, 8:05 pm)Rapidsnap wrote With 5499 being a rare vehicle type (it and 5500 are the only two examples of the type in the country), I expect they are awaiting parts for it which have probably been delayed somewhere.

Agreed. I was talking to a gateshead driver who said exactly that when off the road can be for Month's. Ive only been on one once on the 27 and really enjoyed it srened fast but the driver pissed on my parade saying they were awful to drive

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6157 has moved to Riverside from Consett if it hasnt already been noted.

I th8nk 6157s move is because streetdeck 6375 has finally entered service at Consett

Romers are blyths mmcs will be heading to  Silverstone  for the grandpix shuttles

(27 May 2026, 6:21 pm)Dan manger wrote Romers are blyths mmcs will be heading to  Silverstone  for the grandpix shuttles

Didn't know GNE had a base at Blyth operating MMCs???

(27 May 2026, 7:25 pm)LVK 404L wrote Didn't know GNE had a base at Blyth operating MMCs???

This post is also on Arriva page.

https://flickr.com/photos/186687489@N02/...ateposted/

Line up of scrapped GNE buses at Alpha

Credit to Neil Heskett on Flickr.

Surprised they didn't take the seats from 6190 before being withdrawn

(02 Jun 2026, 5:33 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote https://flickr.com/photos/186687489@N02/...ateposted/

Line up of scrapped GNE buses at Alpha

Credit to Neil Heskett on Flickr.

Surprised they didn't take the seats from 6190 before being withdrawn

I was also going to say, bit of a waste not replacing the seats. Could of swapped out the seats on the 10.8M Streetlites

Moving across from Go North West this weekend are there 3284 - 3288 for Gateshead Shuttle Service ( Not sure if it is temporary or permanent) as they are getting renumbered 6241 - 6245.

(Yesterday, 11:52 am)Retro Nero wrote Moving across from Go North West this weekend are there 3284 - 3288 for Gateshead Shuttle Service ( Not sure if it is temporary or permanent) as they are getting renumbered 6241 - 6245.

Would it not be 9*** if it was a Temporary thing?

(Yesterday, 12:44 pm)X919 WGR wrote Would it not be 9*** if it was a Temporary thing?

Yes , now that you mentioned it, sorry  it must be permanent

(Yesterday, 1:41 pm)Retro Nero wrote Yes , now that you mentioned it, sorry  it must be permanent

Only reason I could see is for them to replace the remaining 3 Ex East Yorkshire Gemini 1s that are used on the 850 Scholars or the Ex Manchester Gemini 1s at Washington

(Yesterday, 3:49 pm)X919 WGR wrote Only reason I could see is for them to replace the remaining 3 Ex East Yorkshire Gemini 1s that are used on the 850 Scholars or the Ex Manchester Gemini 1s at Washington

  
GNW have 7 of that batch currently out of service with the Electroliners taking their place, would'nt be surprised if all 7 of the 61 plates transfered across to replace the 4 remaining B9 G1's along with the 2 enviros dual doors still in service. There are also 9 60 plates B9s also out of service. 

You also have the 3 older versas still in service that could be withdrawn, with deckers taking place on other services and cascading other single deckers.

(Yesterday, 6:39 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote   
GNW have 7 of that batch currently out of service with the Electroliners taking their place, would'nt be surprised if all 7 of the 61 plates transfered across to replace the 4 remaining B9 G1's along with the 2 enviros dual doors still in service. There are also 9 60 plates B9s also out of service. 

You also have the 3 older versas still in service that could be withdrawn, with deckers taking place on other services and cascading other single deckers.

I remember a washington driver telling me several months back that there was more cascades to come, so yes you could be right about all 7 transferring  over. We'll  see

(Today, 7:28 am)ouston man wrote I remember a washington driver telling me several months back that there was more cascades to come, so yes you could be right about all 7 transferring  over. We'll  see

The real question is, how long will they stay in Bee Network livery

(11 hours ago)WestDurhamSwift wrote The real question is, how long will they stay in Bee Network livery

never know. might be revive the "Yellow Bus" brand for a few months before they get repainted 

6241 is here, currently at Riverside

Former nat ex coach 7146 has been repainted all red, currently parked in the electric park at riverside

(3 hours ago)N1cholas wrote Former nat ex coach 7146 has been repainted all red, currently parked in the electric park at riverside

Not them trying to bring back the Voyager look again are they lol

(3 hours ago)N1cholas wrote Former nat ex coach 7146 has been repainted all red, currently parked in the electric park at riverside

Coaches on the X10 making their grand return?