Can anyone confirm whether 6942 has been withdrawn & What has happened to 6334.

(19 Jan 2022, 7:46 pm)Omega54 wrote Can anyone confirm whether 6942 has been withdrawn & What has happened to 6334.

I'm not sure if 6942 had been officially withdrawn, but it hasn't been used at all this week.

6942 left Deptford around 30 minutes ago along with 6913 (unsure where 6913 is based but assuming 6942 is going to that depot).

Also removed from Deptford by Alpha (Unknown reason) in 5290 again within the past half hour.

(20 Jan 2022, 2:21 pm)morritt89 wrote 6942 left Deptford around 30 minutes ago along with 6913 (unsure where 6913 is based but assuming 6942 is going to that depot).

Also removed from Deptford by Alpha (Unknown reason) in 5290 again within the past half hour.

6942 has been mothballed at Consett (where 6913 is based).


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(20 Jan 2022, 2:21 pm)morritt89 wrote 6942 left Deptford around 30 minutes ago along with 6913 (unsure where 6913 is based but assuming 6942 is going to that depot).

Also removed from Deptford by Alpha (Unknown reason) in 5290 again within the past half hour.

5290 is probs withdrawn hasn't been in service since 28th, and broke down at like 06:30am

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(20 Jan 2022, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote 6942 has been mothballed at Consett (where 6913 is based).


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That's a shame.

8304 move to Midland Classic looks to be a permanent move as it's now in fleet colours of said operator.

Has solo 646 been withdrawn permanently? I asked a good 4-5 months back and I believe it was due a new engine which was imminent. It seems to have disappeared from Consett now.

(02 Feb 2022, 10:50 pm)Tiger5105 wrote Has solo 646 been withdrawn permanently? I asked a good 4-5 months back and I believe it was due a new engine which was imminent. It seems to have disappeared from Consett now.

It's on the pits.

(02 Feb 2022, 6:52 pm)Rapidsnap wrote 8304 move to Midland Classic looks to be a permanent move as it's now in fleet colours of said operator.

8304 (NK09 FVE) in Midland Classic Livery - https://www.flickr.com/photos/127786776@...9992845492

(15 Feb 2022, 7:47 pm)Malarkey wrote 8304 (NK09 FVE) in Midland Classic Livery - https://www.flickr.com/photos/127786776@...9992845492

Seems a bit odd they'd sell one from the middle of the batch

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(15 Feb 2022, 8:53 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Seems a bit odd they'd sell one from the middle of the batch

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It was initially just on loan. Riverside had received a replacement bus to allow it to be displaced. Was one that had just been checked, no defects and was good to go.

Midland Classic liked it so much they wanted to keep it.


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(15 Feb 2022, 9:01 pm)Dan wrote It was initially just on loan. Riverside had received a replacement bus to allow it to be displaced. Was one that had just been checked, no defects and was good to go.

Midland Classic liked it so much they wanted to keep it.


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I was believing that until you said they liked a Versa... 

8805 is out of use for the time being awaiting replacement windows after having 3 smashed on the nearside. Not sure if it was a result of it clipping something or some charva throwing stones at it. But it's a section of 3 in a row so likely as a result of an altercation with a stationary object.

A debranded Xlines Elite coach sits at the front of Riverside awaiting its departure.

(27 Feb 2022, 2:03 pm)ne14ne1 wrote A debranded Xlines Elite coach sits at the front of Riverside awaiting its departure.

I'd be interested to know how much GNE 'wasted' on the coaches, IIRC they made quite a few modifications to them which is why they were delayed in the first place

What was the arrangements for wheelchairs etc on them (and the Caetanos)? I didn't ride them but my parents did and certainly bought the excuse they put in the service changes about concerns re accessibility.

Percy Main Optare Solo SR 638 NK12 HCE is now debrand at Percy Main. No logo or fleet number 

No ticket machine or O-Disc either.

Also to add, this along with 637 and 639 arrived in 2012 when GNE won the 353 contract. They are also slightly different in being the only M900 (previous arrivals were M880s and ones after were M9250.)

Quite possibly being on a long term lease for 10 years and due to expire, though I'm not sure as GNE claim to own their vehicles. But with these coming into the fleet specifically for the 353 contract, I don't know.

(02 Mar 2022, 10:31 pm)Train8261 wrote Percy Main Optare Solo SR 638 NK12 HCE is now debrand at Percy Main. No logo or fleet number 

(02 Mar 2022, 11:33 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Quite possibly being on a long term lease for 10 years and due to expire, though I'm not sure as GNE claim to own their vehicles. But with these coming into the fleet specifically for the 353 contract, I don't know.

637 and 638 have transferred to Go North West - the former has already left and is currently at Read Commercials for repaint, the latter will leave this Saturday.

650 has transferred from Deptford to Percy Main to replace one, and 634 (float/reserve at Percy Main) is now in full fleet capacity at Percy Main to replace the other.

In other news, the following vehicles have been purchased by Ensign Bus Company:

• 5240 (NK56 KHH)
  
• 5241 (NK56 KHJ)
  
• 5242 (NK56 KHL)
  
• 5250 (NK56 KHW)
  
• 5253 (NK56 KHZ)
  
• 5264 (NK56 KJZ)
  
• 5268 (NK07 GJO)
  
• 5270 (NK56 KKF)
  
• 5272 (NK56 KKH)
  
• 5274 (NK56 KKL)
  

(03 Mar 2022, 1:15 pm)Dan wrote In other news, the following vehicles have been purchased by Ensign Bus Company:

• 5240 (NK56 KHH)
  
• 5241 (NK56 KHJ)
  
• 5242 (NK56 KHL)
  
• 5250 (NK56 KHW)
  
• 5253 (NK56 KHZ)
  
• 5264 (NK56 KJZ)
  
• 5268 (NK07 GJO)
  
• 5270 (NK56 KKF)
  
• 5272 (NK56 KKH)
  
• 5274 (NK56 KKL)
  

Are these all the Euro 4 ones. 

I definitely think Aline should get 2 Euro 6 Omnicities

(03 Mar 2022, 4:57 pm)Omega54 wrote Are these all the Euro 4 ones. 

I definitely think Aline should get 2 Euro 6 Omnicities

Ye, think the only Omnicities are the Euro 6 Omnicities at Riverside.

(03 Mar 2022, 5:39 pm)Michael wrote Ye, think the only Omnicities are the Euro 6 Omnicities at Riverside.

I think only 4 out of the 12-15 are inservice. Real shame to upgrade them and not use them,

They should be kept into use till atleast 2023.

Interdecks getting ready to go:

https://flic.kr/p/2n7bJ5G

(06 Mar 2022, 7:40 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Interdecks getting ready to go:

https://flic.kr/p/2n7bJ5G

any ideas as to where?

(07 Mar 2022, 10:36 am)ian foster wrote any ideas as to where?

Returned to the lessor.

Wonder which poor sod will end up with them next

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Don't know if it's already been mentioned but the Little Coasters Solos 625-8, 631-4 and 639 have been listed for sale

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The first two Solo SRs have now left the @gonortheast fleet, arriving @readcommercials
today to receive some TLC prior to onward transfer to our friends @gnwbus for the new 90 service starting on 25 April. They’ll be converted to Euro 6 before entering service.

Looks like some of the younger Solo's from Percy Main will be retained once the contracts change.

https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1500401332297031681

(11 Mar 2022, 9:32 am)Michael wrote The first two Solo SRs have now left the  @gonortheast fleet, arriving  @readcommercials
today to receive some TLC prior to onward transfer to our friends  @gnwbus for the new 90 service starting on 25 April. They’ll be converted to Euro 6 before entering service.

Looks like some of the younger Solo's from Percy Main will be retained once the contracts change.

https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1500401332297031681

Probably  only 691 - 696 will stay. I wonder if 651/652 will become hadrians wall buses allowig 635/636 to be withdrawn