(22 Feb 2014, 10:29 am)Michael wrote With the last 4 B9's arriving at Percy Main does this mean the last remaining Spd's be finally withdrawn?
When the cascades happen, it should.
5273 is currently on the 9 though, which means that one still hasn't gone to Stanley and the withdrawals at that depot can't occur.
(22 Feb 2014, 10:31 am)Acky81 wrote Hope so Michael I see the 39s are still not branded
There is no correlation between the withdrawal of SPD vehicles and the reason why the purple Versas at Deptford are not branded.
(22 Feb 2014, 10:31 am)Tom wrote I think 8221/31 are the only remaining ones at Chester-le-Street/Stanley now, but hopefully yes. Should both be replaced by 5273 and 5255 respectively.
8227 is still at Chester-le-Street, though it has not been active for the past week or so.
8231 is still very much active, and I don't think it's seen a day where it has not been allocated.
8232 has seen very occasional use at Chester-le-Street, but as a last resort.
8237 has been on the Lime quite frequently this week, so that is still active.
8289 will, as far as I know, remain active until 4931 is repaired.
8221 is and has been for the past few days, parked at the back of Stanley depot. Having evaluated my photograph, I notice it does not have a ticket machine - it therefore shouldn't be allocated.
8231 won't be replaced by an OmniCity as it's merely a loan brought in to assist with operational convenience. It will be withdrawn without replacement.