(21 Feb 2016, 7:49 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Why did 603-06 transfer to Washington instead of Percy main would it of been simpler if 566-69 remaimend at Washington and were repainted

Because Percy Main already had most of this batch although as you say it was pointless like Stagecoach moving 35190-5 then bringing 34611.

5152 destination blinds might need updated. The top line seemed to be cutting a little bit off.

Is the a 265 that is ran by Chester

(21 Feb 2016, 7:52 pm)DanPicken wrote Because Percy Main already had most of this batch although as you say it was pointless like Stagecoach moving 35190-5 then bringing 34611.

only reason why them MPDs transfered was to replace the old bangers that were too old

(21 Feb 2016, 9:04 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Is the a 265 that is ran by Chester

There used to be but then that got passed to Deptford. Not sure if they got a peak time one back, though.

(21 Feb 2016, 9:06 pm)Diamond One wrote only reason why them MPDs transfered was to replace the old bangers that were too old

504/05/14/17

exactly my point

(21 Feb 2016, 9:06 pm)S813 FVK wrote There used to be but then that got passed to Deptford. Not sure if they got a peak time one back, though.

Believe Chester-le-Street do the 16:07 Framwellgate Moor - Seaham run on weekdays.

How long was 3941 on the 434/448? Don't think I saw it once, only ever saw GNE liveried Tridents, with the occasional Gemini 2, over the past month

(21 Feb 2016, 9:13 pm)Jimmi wrote Believe Chester-le-Street do the 16:07 Framwellgate Moor - Seaham run on weekdays.

Isn't that deptford

(21 Feb 2016, 10:17 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Isn't that deptford

Sure the 16:07 Framwellgate Moor - Seaham run is Chester-le-Street operated, unless things have changed. Last time I saw that run it was a Pronto President.

(21 Feb 2016, 10:20 pm)Jimmi wrote Sure the 16:07 Framwellgate Moor - Seaham run is Chester-le-Street operated, unless things have changed. Last time I saw that run it was a Pronto President.

I believe it still is, unless things have changed since a few months ago. The board operates the afternoon 886 scholars service (on Fridays only, it does the Emmanuel College 838 before that), and then runs light to Framwellgate Moor from Great Lumley to operate the 16:07 265 from there. It's usually driven by the detailer at Chester-le-Street.

(21 Feb 2016, 10:16 pm)mb134 wrote How long was 3941 on the 434/448? Don't think I saw it once, only ever saw GNE liveried Tridents, with the occasional Gemini 2, over the past month

All the times I've seen the 434 it's always been one of the Red B9TLs.

(21 Feb 2016, 10:17 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Isn't that deptford

(21 Feb 2016, 10:20 pm)Jimmi wrote Sure the 16:07 Framwellgate Moor - Seaham run is Chester-le-Street operated, unless things have changed. Last time I saw that run it was a Pronto President.

(21 Feb 2016, 10:28 pm)R852 PRG wrote I believe it still is, unless things have changed since a few months ago. The board operates the afternoon 886 scholars service (on Fridays only, it does the Emmanuel College 838 before that), and then runs light to Framwellgate Moor from Great Lumley to operate the 16:07 265 from there. It's usually driven by the detailer at Chester-le-Street.

Unless it's changed, this academic year, I think it might be Deptford. I saw a Fab 56 Gemini waiting to do the run, way back in September.

(21 Feb 2016, 11:00 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Unless it's changed, this academic year, I think it might be Deptford. I saw a Fab 56 Gemini waiting to do the run, way back in September.

After some digging around the forum, I saw a post from myself saying that Pronto 6041 was on the run in question on September 21st 2015.

May have a look in Durham one afternoon to see if this is still the case.

(21 Feb 2016, 11:15 pm)Jimmi wrote After some digging around the forum, I saw a post from myself saying that Pronto 6041 was on the run in question on September 21st 2015.

May have a look in Durham one afternoon to see if this is still the case.

Yep, this one.
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...p?tid=1589&pid=130447#pid130447

You saw 6099 earlier in that month, too (had to google search, as forum search couldn't deal with it). I saw the Fab 56 right at the start of September, just after it had received flywheel modifications.
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...p?tid=1589&pid=126302#pid126302

Edit; a Fab 56 spotted on 265 earlier this month, so the allocation remains a conundrum!
http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/sh...p?tid=1710&pid=149753#pid149753

Been doing some Calculations on the future Streetdecks about how long it will take to get them here is the theory Frequency is every half hour PVR is 7 now correct me if am wrong it will take about 3 Hours and 30 minutes to get the entire PVR on 1 day heres the workings 1 Hour = 2 vehicles 2 Hours = 4 Vehicles 3 Hours = 6 vehicles and add on 30 minutes it will be 7 only problem is where is 6038 come in?

(22 Feb 2016, 2:01 am)Diamond One wrote Been doing some Calculations on the future Streetdecks about how long it will take to get them here is the theory Frequency is every half hour PVR is 7 now correct me if am wrong it will take about 3 Hours and 30 minutes to get the entire PVR on 1 day heres the workings 1 Hour = 2 vehicles 2 Hours = 4 Vehicles 3 Hours = 6 vehicles and add on 30 minutes it will be 7 only problem is where is 6038 come in?

6038 is a back up if a Streetdeck fails.

(22 Feb 2016, 7:03 am)DanPicken wrote 6038 is a back up if a Streetdeck fails.

But they have 91119

(22 Feb 2016, 7:43 am)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote But they have 91119

But it isn't staying with them.

6017 has given up the ghost in Chester.
Was running an X25.
Passengers have been moved, although it looks like 6037 is replacing it.

(22 Feb 2016, 2:01 am)Diamond One wrote Been doing some Calculations on the future Streetdecks about how long it will take to get them here is the theory Frequency is every half hour PVR is 7 now correct me if am wrong it will take about 3 Hours and 30 minutes to get the entire PVR on 1 day heres the workings 1 Hour = 2 vehicles 2 Hours = 4 Vehicles 3 Hours = 6 vehicles and add on 30 minutes it will be 7 only problem is where is 6038 come in?

The PVR isn't 7, is it? I thought it was 9, given the frequency increases at peak times.

The PVR for the X21 (full route from Bishop) is 7

PVR for 18s is 2

Therefore 7 new streetdeckers and 2 MPDS and 1 spare bus (6038) to cover both.

9119 isn't staying at Crook

(22 Feb 2016, 11:19 am)pdiddy wrote 9119 isn't staying at Crook

I bet you wish you were saying that about 6038.

(22 Feb 2016, 11:00 am)Adrian wrote The PVR isn't 7, is it? I thought it was 9, given the frequency increases at peak times.

Deffo 7 it does increase at Peak times thus why a Scania is allocated at that time however I was referring to the normal day allocations I can see once all Streetdeck enter service 6038 will be sitting in Bishop Auckland bus station all day ready to be thrown on anything I'm suprised 9119 is not staying was on it the other day nice and smooth like a Sunday drive

Where's the Bot? Remember to delete the post as soon as the bot posts it up "6301, 6303, 6306, 7124 new vehicles received but not yet in service 9105 Optare Solo on loan at Hexham" this is what the bot should have said

(22 Feb 2016, 11:39 am)Diamond One wrote Where's the Bot? Remember to delete the post as soon as the bot posts it up "6301, 6303, 6306, 7124 new vehicles received but not yet in service 9105 Optare Solo on loan at Hexham" this is what the bot should have said

Dan said last week its timed to refresh every so often, the page its self hasn't been updated just the PDF, hence why the bot hasn't done a post.

(22 Feb 2016, 11:32 am)Diamond One wrote Deffo 7 it does increase at Peak times thus why a Scania is allocated at that time however I was referring to the normal day allocations I can see once all Streetdeck enter service 6038 will be sitting in Bishop Auckland bus station all day ready to be thrown on anything I'm suprised 9119 is not staying was on it the other day nice and smooth like a Sunday drive

...so 7 isn't the peak vehicle requirement then? Given it needs additional to the norm to operate it's highest frequency.

(22 Feb 2016, 12:17 pm)Adrian wrote ...so 7 isn't the peak vehicle requirement then? Given it needs additional to the norm to operate it's highest frequency.

Usually a Scania is used on the Newcastle to Durham board out of CLS eg 4931

Random question, How many drivers does Crook depot have?