(28 Feb 2014, 8:56 pm)northtynelinks2 wrote Agreed. I was just wondering as now I would say the next major cascading process will begin with the new orders and service changers (if there are any) towards the back end of the year.

Also alot being withdrawn.

5207 is out in service today so won't be branded.

(01 Mar 2014, 9:45 am)Dan wrote 5207 is out in service today so won't be branded.

I think it was out yesterday to.

What depot with the exception of Crook and Peterlee is the graveyard depot now? I remember the days when Percy Main was a few year ago.

(01 Mar 2014, 12:10 pm)Davey Bowyer wrote What depot with the exception of Crook and Peterlee is the graveyard depot now? I remember the days when Percy Main was a few year ago.

Hexham is where withdrawn vehicles are stored prior to disposal.

(01 Mar 2014, 12:12 pm)Dan wrote Hexham is where withdrawn vehicles are stored prior to disposal.

No, I don't mean in that sense. I mean what depot has the oldest average fleet age. I remember when Percy Main did when they were running 4769 - 4773 around.

(01 Mar 2014, 12:47 pm)Davey Bowyer wrote No, I don't mean in that sense. I mean what depot has the oldest average fleet age. I remember when Percy Main did when they were running 4769 - 4773 around.

I'd guess at Stanley what with all the Olympians and a fair few Renowns kicking about Lolyne/President & their newest vehicle is 2008. Compared to others (only Percy Main have Olympians also which are oldest vehicles in fleet alongside the 48xx series renowns) Deptford, Percy Main, Riverside all have new vehicles in 2013; Chester/Washington in 2012, Saltmeadows have 2010 Versas etc.

(01 Mar 2014, 1:07 pm)CatsFast101 wrote I'd guess at Stanley what with all the Olympians and a fair few Renowns kicking about Lolyne/President & their newest vehicle is 2008. Compared to others (only Percy Main have Olympians also which are oldest vehicles in fleet alongside the 48xx series renowns) Deptford, Percy Main, Riverside all have new vehicles in 2013; Chester/Washington in 2012, Saltmeadows have 2010 Versas etc.

And Connections 4 in 2013... don't forget the Fence Houses bus!

Dunno if its been noted on here yet but some of the cobalt clippers have had their next stop announcements turned on

(01 Mar 2014, 1:53 pm)BJ10VUS wrote And Connections 4 in 2013... don't forget the Fence Houses bus!

Oh yes! Don't forgot about Fence Houses! More than my life's worth!

4840 340 GUP - Withdrawn at Riverside Depot - Minus Nearside Light Cluster
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/12857870054/

6078 still carrying the TEN logo on its forehead (instead of WiFi).

All Angel B5s have the wi-fi sticker applied now, not sure about 3965 and 3962 however.

(01 Mar 2014, 6:30 pm)Marcus wrote All Angel B5s have the wi-fi sticker applied now, not sure about 3965 and 3962 however.

62 & 65 dont have wifi, they're the 06 plates so they shouldn't get the wifi stickers

(01 Mar 2014, 6:38 pm)nk55 wrote 62 & 65 dont have wifi, they're the 06 plates so they shouldn't get the wifi stickers

I was thinking more along the lines of them having it applied anyway to just fit in with the brand overall.

(01 Mar 2014, 7:18 pm)Marcus wrote I was thinking more along the lines of them having it applied anyway to just fit in with the brand overall.

Someone would spot it & claim false advertising lol.

(01 Mar 2014, 6:30 pm)Marcus wrote All Angel B5s have the wi-fi sticker applied now, not sure about 3965 and 3962 however.

6064 seen today is still Angel

One I forgot to mention yesterday was that 5160 is now at Saltmeadows for corporate livery repaint.

(01 Mar 2014, 1:53 pm)BJ10VUS wrote And Connections 4 in 2013... don't forget the Fence Houses bus!

(01 Mar 2014, 3:27 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Oh yes! Don't forgot about Fence Houses! More than my life's worth!

Good lads!

As previously reported, 4931 is currently undergoing extensive repair work after an engine bay fire.
A close-up photograph can be viewed on the link above.

(01 Mar 2014, 7:44 pm)bcal3119 wrote 6064 seen today is still Angel

In that case it must be the only one left then; it'll probably have it applied by a vinyl fitter tomorrow and on Monday appear wearing it.

I don't know if I was imagining it or whether the drink got the better of my eyesight, but I'm pretty sure I saw a Fab56 Gemini last night that hasn't had its rear destination board fixed yet

6016 complete with a shiny back end out today on Metro replacements, 3862 / 6013 / 6022 / 6026 / 6036 and a vyking also seen.

(02 Mar 2014, 3:13 pm)alibill_36 wrote 6016 complete with a shiny back end out today on Metro replacements, 3862 / 6013 / 6022 / 6026 / 6036 and a vyking also seen.

3978 was the Vyking.

I think when 4906, 4907, 4908 and 4909 get replaced by the Citaros on the X7 they'll come to Chester and allow 4837, 4838, 4839 and 4844 to be withdrawn. I personally don't think 4840 really needs a replacement at Riverside because theres already a lot of spare vehilces there that sit in the yard and do nothing, but I think 4944 was sent along there about a week before to allow it to be withdrawn. Possibly a few Renowns can be sent onto driver training and let all of those coaches go, what I've never understood is that the drivers train in a COACH but go on to drive a BUS, if you know what I mean.

(02 Mar 2014, 6:56 pm)Marcus wrote I think when 4906, 4907, 4908 and 4909 get replaced by the Citaros on the X7 they'll come to Chester and allow 4837, 4838, 4839 and 4844 to be withdrawn. I personally don't think 4840 really needs a replacement at Riverside because theres already a lot of spare vehilces there that sit in the yard and do nothing, but I think 4944 was sent along there about a week before to allow it to be withdrawn. Possibly a few Renowns can be sent onto driver training and let all of those coaches go, what I've never understood is that the drivers train in a COACH but go on to drive a BUS, if you know what I mean.

Think I've suggested that once or twice in the past.

4944 replaced 8229. I agree - I don't think there will be a replacement for 4840 either.

A number of other Renowns are also due for withdrawal too, but I doubt they will have a replacement either (or if they do, they will be sourced from a depot which has a large number of spare vehicles, such as Riverside).

(02 Mar 2014, 7:02 pm)Dan wrote Think I've suggested that once or twice in the past.

4944 replaced 8229. I agree - I don't think there will be a replacement for 4840 either.

A number of other Renowns are also due for withdrawal too, but I doubt they will have a replacement either.

I guess 4841 won't be withdrawn until the ''Toon Link'' receives investment?

(02 Mar 2014, 7:16 pm)Tom wrote I guess 4841 won't be withdrawn until the ''Toon Link'' receives investment?

Correct.

(02 Mar 2014, 7:17 pm)Dan wrote Correct.

Will 4911 remain at Percy Main as a spare for the 19?

(02 Mar 2014, 7:19 pm)Tom wrote Will 4911 remain at Percy Main as a spare for the 19?

I've not heard anything about 4911 which would suggest that it won't be repainted or transferred.