Versa on the 35*'s

Looks like ex-Consett 6350 is on the X21 and 6353/55 on X10.

Hopefully Riverside using today to give any surplus some much needed TLC

(26 Jul 2026, 9:27 am)L469 YVK wrote Looks like ex-Consett 6350 is on the X21 and 6353/55 on X10.

Hopefully Riverside using today to give any surplus some much needed TLC

Mhm ta for the gen. Really appreciated

(26 Jul 2026, 9:27 am)L469 YVK wrote Looks like ex-Consett 6350 is on the X21 and 6353/55 on X10.

Hopefully Riverside using today to give any surplus some much needed TLC

But why wouldn't 6353/55 be used on X10 , there X10 livery..

5531 is on the 27 today

5493 doing the Stanley run of the x21

5444 was on the 356 today

Some relics on the 'Electric Angel' this morning

6043, 6193 and 6156 all on duties.

Astoundingly after a massive investment, buses older than the original green Hybrid Angels are on route today...

(10 Aug 2026, 8:45 am)Ambassador wrote Some relics on the 'Electric Angel' this morning

6043, 6193 and 6156 all on duties.

Astoundingly after a massive investment, buses older than the original green Hybrid Angels are on route today...

6193 seems to put a decent shift in, its even been stuck on the X10 a few times despite it being the oldest decker in the fleet (I think)

(10 Aug 2026, 9:26 am)WestDurhamSwift wrote 6193 seems to put a decent shift in, its even been stuck on the X10 a few times despite it being the oldest decker in the fleet (I think)

Yeah the Ex East Yorkshire B9TLs are now the oldest in the fleet.

689 was on the 50/14 today

Filled up at Costco and could have sworn I saw an electric Angel on the 10

(18 Aug 2026, 9:45 pm)Ambassador wrote Filled up at Costco and could have sworn I saw an electric Angel on the 10

Yes 6810 is was working on the 10

5523 is on the 21

A mental allocation

6077 is on the Ventures.

(22 Aug 2026, 9:21 am)WestDurhamSwift wrote 6077 is on the Ventures.

Seems it has broken down and has been replaced by 6044

(22 Aug 2026, 11:52 am)X919 WGR wrote Seems it has broken down and has been replaced by 6044

The irony is it was most likely at Consett for repairs.

(22 Aug 2026, 9:37 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote The irony is it was most likely at Consett for repaiis 

Is it on the 16 service today?

(24 Aug 2026, 2:13 pm)ouston man wrote Is it on the 16 service today?

It was taken off early doors again

6995 on the 300, 6993 on Toon Tour 

6077 on the 16

(27 Aug 2026, 11:23 am)WestDurhamSwift wrote 6995 on the 300, 6993 on Toon Tour 

6077 on the 16

Seemed they fancy to switch Tours then ha.

Then it shouldnt be long until the likes of the 6077 working will be a none rare working when the Tyne Valley branding is deactivated from whenever it is set to be

(27 Aug 2026, 12:40 pm)X919 WGR wrote Seemed they fancy to switch Tours then ha.

Then it shouldnt be long until the likes of the 6077 working will be a none rare working when the Tyne Valley branding is deactivated from whenever it is set to be

The amount of repaints needed, i wouldnt be surprised if some of these stayed in that livery until they are withdrawn. They seem to get 1 bus done per week at the moment with priority over the old Angel Streetdecks

The Ex Bee network B9s were done very quickly

Youve still got the 2 Gateshead riders & the remaining red kites & country rangers.

I don't think we will see any Xlines buses done anytime soon. Theres currently a Red X lines streetdeck at saltmeadows that broke down near leadgate the other day with a few panels been swapped, I would imagine they will only be repainted in instances like this where its needed. Alot of the Xlines buses are looking very shabby on the exterior.

(27 Aug 2026, 3:24 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote The amount of repaints needed, i wouldnt be surprised if some of these stayed in that livery until they are withdrawn. They seem to get 1 bus done per week at the moment with priority over the old Angel Streetdecks

The Ex Bee network B9s were done very quickly

Youve still got the 2 Gateshead riders & the remaining red kites & country rangers.

I don't think we will see any Xlines buses done anytime soon. Theres currently a Red X lines streetdeck at saltmeadows that broke down near leadgate the other day with a few panels been swapped, I would imagine they will only be repainted in instances like this where its needed. Alot of the Xlines buses are looking very shabby on the exterior.

I could see the CountryRangers and the Remaining 2 SuperShuttles being done a lot sooner as that will mean the Single Deckers are done. Planned ones anyways. Don't see Bishops being wrapped up until the new Orders allow the Doubles on the 20.

As for the Red deckers, they should do what Transdev did with some of their stuff when they had to wait for repaints and have a tagline saying "I'll be red and blue soon" that way they can remove the branding but let it just run until everything is sorted.

For the XLines deckers I would honestly have it done in this order:
- The B5TLs: If the CountryRangers are done before it would mean deptford can be up to date for the current time being
- 6376 & 6377: The livery should of gone ages ago when 6336/7 got done.
- XLines Light Green: Should of been done a while ago but its just a mess
- XLines X30s: Only 2 to be done.
- XLines X10s: Only 4 to be done.
- XLines Red & Dark Green: Seeing as both batches are at Consett they can be done in a mixed order



I know its a rare workings talk but once they are out the way, I guess it will make this thread quiet.

(27 Aug 2026, 3:52 pm)X919 WGR wrote I could see the CountryRangers and the Remaining 2 SuperShuttles being done a lot sooner as that will mean the Single Deckers are done. Planned ones anyways. Don't see Bishops being wrapped up until the new Orders allow the Doubles on the 20.

As for the Red deckers, they should do what Transdev did with some of their stuff when they had to wait for repaints and have a tagline saying "I'll be red and blue soon" that way they can remove the branding but let it just run until everything is sorted.

For the XLines deckers I would honestly have it done in this order:
- The B5TLs: If the CountryRangers are done before it would mean deptford can be up to date for the current time being
- 6376 & 6377: The livery should of gone ages ago when 6336/7 got done.
- XLines Light Green: Should of been done a while ago but its just a mess
- XLines X30s: Only 2 to be done.
- XLines X10s: Only 4 to be done.
- XLines Red & Dark Green: Seeing as both batches are at Consett they can be done in a mixed order



I know its a rare workings talk but once they are out the way, I guess it will make this thread quiet.

At least 2 of the dark green Xlines were out on the X21, yesterday so they can’t all be at Consett) (and at least one of them was struggling - 6350 failed to restart at the hospital for a while - driver had to get out and give the wheels a kick and everything - then looks like it didn’t get very far past the bus station