(20 Sep 2014, 5:24 pm)Dan wrote As I understand it, Dennis MPD 535 has been withdrawn due to engine failure - hence why Dennis MPD 542 is on loan to Hexham from Deptford in its place. I'm inclined to suggest that this vehicle will be sold with immediate effect. I can't see Go North East wasting time or money on repairing it (engine overhauls can be fairly expensive, and they're also a rather long process in most cases), so I'd suggest that it'll be making a one-way road trip to Alpha, though I could be wrong.
At the end of this month, MPD 542 will transfer back to Deptford, allowing Scania L94 4935 to transfer to Chester-le-Street, which will lead to the ultimate 'official' withdrawal of Volvo B10BLE 4852 (though as we know, this vehicle has already been withdrawn).
I think that Dennis MPD 524 will remain in service as a reserve vehicle. I don't think you'll find a yellow liveried vehicle acting as an additional spare for services which are allocated red corporate liveried vehicles, though...
News to me regarding 535 Dan, obviously I have missed something somewhere in the Past Week or so, I'm guessing Withdrawal will depend on the extent of the Failure of the Engine, as it could be anything which caused it to fail, might be the case of simply needing a New Part or something, hopefully it isn't bad and can be repaired.