I should imagine that Facebook is the best way of getting through to preservationists and small independents with minimal overheads, particularly on vehicles changing hands for 4 figure sums.

(14 Aug 2021, 3:12 pm)BusLoverMum wrote I should imagine that Facebook is the best way of getting through to preservationists and small independents with minimal overheads, particularly on vehicles changing hands for 4 figure sums.

Exactly, u dont go to the local Ford garage to get a mk2 escort

(13 Aug 2021, 11:12 am)Jimmi wrote Volvo B7TL / Plaxton President's 6924/29-34 are being advertised for sale online

All 7 now sold.


The Scania N94UB/East Lancs Esteem has yet to find a buyer.

Does anyone know what happened with Mercedes-Benz Citaros 5298-5303 that were formerly on the X84/X85, I recall seeing photos of these at Thorntons with an intended transfer to Go North West, is that still the case or are like 8288 (X94 FOR) where they'll sit for a number of years prior to being disposed of.

(05 Oct 2021, 3:55 pm)Malarkey wrote Does anyone know what happened with Mercedes-Benz Citaros 5298-5303 that were formerly on the X84/X85, I recall seeing photos of these at Thorntons with an intended transfer to Go North West, is that still the case or are like 8288 (X94 FOR) where they'll sit for a number of years prior to being disposed of.

Most of them are now in service at Go North West - some of them may still be awaiting conversion to Euro 6.

5298, now 6201:
Go North West 6201 (NK08 CHC) by Ryann98, on Flickr

5301, now 6204:
Go North West NK08CHG 6204 by Ben Gleeson, on Flickr

5302, now 6205:
Go North West 6205 NK08CHH by Karol Koronowski, on Flickr

5303, now 6206:
Go North West NK08CHJ 6206 by Ben Gleeson, on Flickr

(05 Oct 2021, 4:21 pm)Dan wrote Most of them are now in service at Go North West - some of them may still be awaiting conversion to Euro 6.

5298, now 6201:
Go North West 6201 (NK08 CHC) by Ryann98, on Flickr

5301, now 6204:
Go North West NK08CHG 6204 by Ben Gleeson, on Flickr

5302, now 6205:
Go North West 6205 NK08CHH by Karol Koronowski, on Flickr

5303, now 6206:
Go North West NK08CHJ 6206 by Ben Gleeson, on Flickr

It was 5299/5300 that weren't showing when I done a search, was 5304 due to go to Go North West as I see that one is still in service with Go North East.

(05 Oct 2021, 4:54 pm)Malarkey wrote It was 5299/5300 that weren't showing when I done a search, was 5304 due to go to Go North West as I see that one is still in service with Go North East.

No, 5304 will remain in the North East. Go North West has received all the Citaros they were due to get.

All the elderly Volvo B7RLEs in their fleet have now been displaced, albeit some retained temporarily whilst repaints are ongoing and Citaros are converted to Euro 6 (takes a lot longer than normal because they're having to take existing Euro 5+ kit out and replace with another manufacturers' Euro 6 kit).

(05 Oct 2021, 4:21 pm)Dan wrote Most of them are now in service at Go North West - some of them may still be awaiting conversion to Euro 6.

5298, now 6201:
Go North West 6201 (NK08 CHC) by Ryann98, on Flickr

5301, now 6204:
Go North West NK08CHG 6204 by Ben Gleeson, on Flickr

5302, now 6205:
Go North West 6205 NK08CHH by Karol Koronowski, on Flickr

5303, now 6206:
Go North West NK08CHJ 6206 by Ben Gleeson, on Flickr

If the mercs are getting euro 6 conversion in Manchester why don't GNE do that with their mercs.

(05 Oct 2021, 7:44 pm)GNE6312 wrote If the mercs are getting euro 6 conversion in Manchester why don't GNE do that with their mercs.

Because:
- a) they don’t need to, it’s more cost effective to paint buses than retrofit kit
- b) GNE uses another supplier that doesn’t support Citaros.


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(05 Oct 2021, 7:54 pm)Dan wrote Because:
- a) they don’t need to, it’s more cost effective to paint buses than retrofit kit
- b) GNE uses another supplier that doesn’t support Citaros.


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What about the Euro 5 Streetlites, especially not the Micro-Hybirds, can they be converted? & Solo's/Versa's. Also how much is a conversion ?

(05 Oct 2021, 7:54 pm)Dan wrote Because:
- a) they don’t need to, it’s more cost effective to paint buses than retrofit kit
- b) GNE uses another supplier that doesn’t support Citaros.


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Does it matter if the company uses more than one supplier if it means the fleet can be supported with a Euro 6 upgrade.

(05 Oct 2021, 10:44 pm)Malarkey wrote Does it matter if the company uses more than one supplier if it means the fleet can be supported with a Euro 6 upgrade.

Clearly it matters to GNE - introducing lots of different systems from different manufacturers doesn’t really aid the lean engineering approach that they usually go for.


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Spotted that 9056/57 are down Ensignbus, have these left the GNE fleet or are they getting refurbished?

9056: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126933368@...564630049/
9057: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126933368@...564873760/

(08 Oct 2021, 11:57 am)Michael wrote Spotted that 9056/57 are down Ensignbus, have these left the GNE fleet or are they getting refurbished?

9056: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126933368@...564630049/
9057: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126933368@...564873760/

Probably being sold

(08 Oct 2021, 11:57 am)Michael wrote Spotted that 9056/57 are down Ensignbus, have these left the GNE fleet or are they getting refurbished?

9056: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126933368@...564630049/
9057: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126933368@...564873760/

Guess these have now left the fleet after lease from Ensign ended, there was no trace of these up in Consett this afternoon however there were plenty of Dual Door B7 Geminis.

Former 6932:

L&G Coaches 209 / LX54 GZW. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

(08 Oct 2021, 8:13 pm)Malarkey wrote Guess these have now left the fleet after lease from Ensign ended, there was no trace of these up in Consett this afternoon however there were plenty of Dual Door B7 Geminis.

I wish they kept the Lothian Geminis. There is actually space on them for my school service. B7TL’s just go slow on a little slope and there is only just enough seats upstairs. Downstairs can be really packed. Should of kept the Lothian Geminis for a bit longer. I believe they are keeping 1 Lothian Gemini

(16 Oct 2021, 8:34 am)KingSlayerRBLX wrote I wish they kept the Lothian Geminis. There is actually space on them for my school service. B7TL’s just go slow on a little slope and there is only just enough seats upstairs. Downstairs can be really packed. Should of kept the Lothian Geminis for a bit longer. I believe they are keeping 1 Lothian Gemini

They were only on 6 month loan, and really they would just be spare. Unless they would move them to Washington for the 50 or peak times. There would really be no need for them

(16 Oct 2021, 9:58 am)Keeiajs wrote They were only on 6 month loan, and really they would just be spare. Unless they would move them to Washington for the 50 or peak times. There would really be no need for them

Would've been great replacements for the 03/04/54 & 55 Plated Scania Omnidekkas, Lothian Buses have a large number Volvo B9's that have recently been withdrawn that now include 09/59 Plates following entry into service of Volvo B5TL Alexander Dennis Enviro 400's.

(16 Oct 2021, 10:30 pm)Malarkey wrote Would've been great replacements for the 03/04/54 & 55 Plated Scania Omnidekkas, Lothian Buses have a large number Volvo B9's that have recently been withdrawn that now include 09/59 Plates following entry into service of Volvo B5TL Alexander Dennis Enviro 400's.

Waste of money though for school buses pretty much, they don't really need any more deckers hence they're now on the 16/16A etc.

https://twitter.com/dan3942/status/14584...62624?s=21


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The B7/ East Lancs Vyking (3976?) That was stored at Consett since the depot opened has disappeared sometime in the past month. Must have finally gone for scrap?

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(25 Nov 2021, 3:11 pm)Tiger5105 wrote The B7/ East Lancs Vyking (3976?) That was stored at Consett since the depot opened has disappeared sometime in the past month. Must have finally gone for scrap?

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I think it’s still being used for parts

Has 5484/5486 been withdrawn, as they haven't been in service since 10th December.

(16 Dec 2021, 6:11 pm)Michael wrote Has 5484/5486 been withdrawn, as they haven't been in service since 10th December.

Most probably

(16 Dec 2021, 6:11 pm)Michael wrote Has 5484/5486 been withdrawn, as they haven't been in service since 10th December.

Yup

(16 Dec 2021, 7:04 pm)citaro5284 wrote Yup

Thanks for confirming, are they going for scrap?, would imagine they'll be stripped of panels etc?

(16 Dec 2021, 7:10 pm)Michael wrote Thanks for confirming, are they going for scrap?, would imagine they'll be stripped of panels etc?

There are 3 or 4 Mercs at Deptford missing various bit and pieces keeping the others going. Can't remember fleet numbers off the top of my head but I think there was 2 or 3 07 plates and possibly 5284.

(17 Dec 2021, 3:12 pm)morritt89 wrote There are 3 or 4 Mercs at Deptford missing various bit and pieces keeping the others going. Can't remember fleet numbers off the top of my head but I think there was 2 or 3 07 plates and possibly 5284.

Thank you for the information Morritt89.

Does anyone know if the Omnideka are being withdrawn, and what is the plan for the newly painted voyager ones, as I was checking and i was relatively shocked to find out that they are Euro 4, whereas some of the older ones are Euro 5 albeit only by a few years, they were probs upgraded from when ever they came from (Brighton or Bournemouth I think)