(29 Aug 2016, 10:00 am)Michael wrote Which B10's are those again?, i can't find the post haha

From the top of my head

4898, 4900,4901,4918,19,20,21,22,23 ( Withdrawn) and 25

They'll probably be one or two more I haven't put.

How about Stanley's native Renown? That's a pretty good one even if it's one of the older V reg.

Also will a Red DD eclipse always be part of the Sunday 10/10A/10B allocation due to the 69B?

(29 Aug 2016, 12:12 pm)Jamie M wrote How about Stanley's native Renown? That's a pretty good one even if it's one of the older V reg.

Also will a Red DD eclipse always be part of the Sunday 10/10A/10B allocation due to the 69B?

The 69B should not affect the 10 series of services as there is only one early morning each way 69B journey using a Ten branded B9 on a Sunday.

The indiGo 'coming soon' leaflets are on Washington buses now, if anybody is after one for collections or what not.

(29 Aug 2016, 1:07 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote The 69B should not affect the 10 series of services as there is only one early morning each way 69B journey using a Ten branded B9 on a Sunday.

I didnt think they'd use a TEN B9 on 69B, only ever seen Red B7s, thanks.

(29 Aug 2016, 12:12 pm)Jamie M wrote How about Stanley's native Renown? That's a pretty good one even if it's one of the older V reg.

Also will a Red DD eclipse always be part of the Sunday 10/10A/10B allocation due to the 69B?

4896 will remain in the fleet at Stanley until 5292 returns to service at Stanley.

(29 Aug 2016, 1:43 pm)Jamie M wrote I didnt think they'd use a TEN B9 on 69B, only ever seen Red B7s, thanks.

Go North East: 6076 / NK62FEU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(29 Aug 2016, 1:44 pm)Dan wrote 4896 will remain in the fleet at Stanley until 5292 returns to service at Stanley.

Any idea when that'll be?

(29 Aug 2016, 1:44 pm)Dan wrote 4896 will remain in the fleet at Stanley until 5292 returns to service at Stanley.

Ah yes, I remember. Thanks.

(29 Aug 2016, 1:49 pm)Michael wrote Any idea when that'll be?

Latest info:
http://consettstanleyadvertiser.co.uk/ne...g/?ref=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

How many DDA compliant B10BLes were there since December / January just gone and how many have been withdrawn?

(29 Aug 2016, 1:49 pm)Michael wrote Any idea when that'll be?

I would expect that 5292 will be needed for the duration of the trial, as it's evidence. So don't expect to see it back before March 6th, at the earliest.

(29 Aug 2016, 2:02 pm)Adrian wrote I would expect that 5292 will be needed for the duration of the trial, as it's evidence. So don't expect to see it back before March 6th, at the earliest.

Also looks as if it needs repairing so add a few days on to whenever that is?

(29 Aug 2016, 2:13 pm)Jamie M wrote Also looks as if it needs repairing so add a few days on to whenever that is?

..and will also need to go through annual PSV test when it returns to Go North East (which takes about a week including PSV prep).

What's going to happen when the indigo Washington enter service will 8261-5 be withdrawn or transferred to another depot ?

(29 Aug 2016, 4:07 pm)Ryan99 wrote What's going to happen when the indigo Washington enter service will 8261-5 be withdrawn or transferred to another depot ?

I would imagine they'll be withdrawn.

(29 Aug 2016, 4:24 pm)Michael wrote I would imagine they'll be withdrawn.

Eventually. Maybe driver training to replace the cadets

(29 Aug 2016, 4:32 pm)Brian13 wrote Eventually. Maybe driver training to replace the cadets

Never noticed the difference between Cadets and Merits.

Is there some reason why the X21 currently heading towards Bishop Auckland and the X21 that's about to leave Durham Bus Station for Newcastle having started at Bishop Auckland have entered and left Durham via Nevilles Cross rather than following the normal Sunday route?

(29 Aug 2016, 9:43 am)Dan wrote Yes; they're both planned to be withdrawn very soon, as well as further native Volvo B10BLEs.

Aww. 5170's a cracking (if rattly) little bus!

(29 Aug 2016, 5:14 pm)Jimmi wrote Is there some reason why the X21 currently heading towards Bishop Auckland and the X21 that's about to leave Durham Bus Station for Newcastle having started at Bishop Auckland have entered and left Durham via Nevilles Cross rather than following the normal Sunday route?

Probably something to do with the gas main works.

(29 Aug 2016, 6:46 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Probably something to do with the gas main works.

That is the reason, the lack of a right turn at Leazes Bowl - route has been changed whilst the work goes on.

(29 Aug 2016, 2:00 pm)L469 YVK wrote How many DDA compliant B10BLes were there since December / January just gone and how many have been withdrawn?

All those remaining in service after 31 December last were converted to DDA - these are currently being withdrawn, with around 8 due to be withdrawn this week.

(29 Aug 2016, 4:45 pm)Jamie M wrote Never noticed the difference between Cadets and Merits.

If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

(29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm)S813 FVK wrote If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

Internally, the Merits have an extra single forward facing near the bay for pushchairs. Other than that and the different seating moquette (except S1 branded one), I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

(29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm)S813 FVK wrote If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

There isn't any difference between a Merit and a Cadet, Bar maybe a different seating layout which is to the buyers spec.

As all DAF Bus ( Now VDL ) products were sold through the Arriva Bus and Coach dealership, Some precedings went to the said operators pockets, Which some bus company's didn't want.

All Merits were sold by Volvo, These will have been bought by them from Arriva and sold to the operators without any of there moneys reaching a rivals pockets.

GNEs Merits despite being 04 reg, Are actually on DAF chassis as they were built around late 2002 ( Woudnt be surprised if they were built in sinc with GNEs 52 reg Cadets.
Any Cadet/Merit built after late 2003 was built by VDL, As they acquired the Buissness around the same time, And feature there watermark.
A good example will be the recently withdrawn 04/54 reg Cadets, Which had VDL chassis plates.

I was convinced 6046 was going to fail on the A19 today. It really crawled up the hills.

How come 4914 got withdrawn before 4912 it was a much better bus than 4912. 4912 now struggles on any run and sound rough

(29 Aug 2016, 10:35 pm)dannygee wrote How come 4914 got withdrawn before 4912 it was a much better bus than 4912. 4912 now struggles on any run and sound rough

I agree with you that 4912 is horrible, 4914 was much better. Sounds like a B7 now which is never a good sign...

What is Happening with the Y-ERG solars( sorry I am not very good with bus bodies so if I am wrong please tell me) are they due to be scrapped or are they staying as they are reaching the same age group as most withdrawn buses