(11 Oct 2016, 4:38 pm)V514DFT wrote And because durham diamond doesnt exsist anymore so to have a bus in that livery,would that not be false advertising

It does on the 16/16A

(11 Oct 2016, 4:36 pm)JP6004 wrote I meant no offence by the comment. Im just aware that on occasions that this has been done in the past. I just thought it might of been an opportunity to get rid of the B10 sooner than later.
Are there any plans to replace 4896 before 5292 returns?

It has been done loads in the past.  Think the last one was 4993 when it was moved from Sunderland Road and there was also a Verde was moved from Winlaton when a driver was killed.

(11 Oct 2016, 4:42 pm)citaro5284 wrote It has been done loads in the past.  Think the last one was 4993 when it was moved from Sunderland Road and there was also a Verde was moved from Winlaton when a driver was killed.

Can recall a fatal accident with a cyclist in Craghead a few years ago involving a Chester Lime although the vehicle wasn't transferred. Likewise when 6065 hit a cyclist in Low Fell a few years ago. 

Seems to be mostly the case when the vehicle involved is not branded and therefore repaints don't need to occur.

6142 fully repainted: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131920082@...ateposted/

(11 Oct 2016, 4:42 pm)Tom wrote It does on the 16/16A

Im having a bad day mate i mis-read it

(11 Oct 2016, 4:59 pm)S813 FVK wrote 6142 fully repainted: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131920082@...ateposted/

Looks quite smart on the Omnidekka.

(11 Oct 2016, 4:59 pm)S813 FVK wrote 6142 fully repainted: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131920082@...ateposted/

Like the look of that but im sure it will look even better when the new logo is applied. Hope that happens soon.

The fleet allocation PDF shows the new colours for the new fleet livery

(11 Oct 2016, 4:42 pm)citaro5284 wrote It has been done loads in the past.  Think the last one was 4993 when it was moved from Sunderland Road and there was also a Verde was moved from Winlaton when a driver was killed.

Yes I believe the Verde was transfered to Bishop Auckland , we used it on the X23 , X27 and 684

The plaxton Verde ... wasnt it a B10 (4813 o 4816)

(11 Oct 2016, 4:59 pm)S813 FVK wrote 6142 fully repainted: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131920082@...ateposted/

Annoyingly missed a photo of this on Monday whilst I was parked outside Saltmeadows waiting for 4708 to leave. Noticed to late that it was shunting around the yard.

(11 Oct 2016, 7:06 pm)pdiddy wrote Yes I believe the Verde was transfered to Bishop Auckland , we used it on the X23 , X27 and 684

The plaxton Verde ... wasnt it a B10 (4813 o 4816)

Volvo B10B as I recall. Lots were built on the Dennis Lance.

(11 Oct 2016, 7:06 pm)Vpdiddy wrote Yes I believe the Verde was transfered to Bishop Auckland , we used it on the X23 , X27 and 684

The plaxton Verde ... wasnt it a B10 (4813 o 4816)

Volvo B10B/Plaxton Verde 4815. Bob Blanch R.I.P.

(11 Oct 2016, 4:42 pm)citaro5284 wrote It has been done loads in the past.  Think the last one was 4993 when it was moved from Sunderland Road and there was also a Verde was moved from Winlaton when a driver was killed.

(11 Oct 2016, 8:45 pm)a718abb wrote Volvo B10B/Plaxton Verde 4815. Bob Blanch R.I.P.

A very sad tragic accident, I knew Bob well, he was a nice guy. 
I remember his daughter telling me that he loved driving the the 638 route, back then it went from Ryton to Sunderland.

When will 547 be withdrawn?

(12 Oct 2016, 6:27 pm)Michael wrote When will 547 be withdrawn?

I hope never!!!
It is a beast

(12 Oct 2016, 6:30 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I hope never!!!
It is a beast

A beast which sadly likes the human spine a bit too much.

(12 Oct 2016, 6:30 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I hope never!!!
It is a beast

All good things must come to an end.

(12 Oct 2016, 7:02 pm)NK06JXC wrote All good things must come to an end.

Aye, but 4935 will stay forever....

(12 Oct 2016, 7:05 pm)Y935 ERG wrote Aye, but 4935 will stay forever....

Care to elaborate?

(12 Oct 2016, 7:06 pm)NK06JXC wrote Care to elaborate?

Not yet.

(12 Oct 2016, 7:06 pm)NK06JXC wrote Care to elaborate?

I would say he is hinting at it getting preserved. No other reason why it would say 'forever' I don't think?

(12 Oct 2016, 7:13 pm)Tom wrote I would say he is hinting at it getting preserved. No other reason why it would say 'forever' I don't think?

That's the plan hopefully.

(12 Oct 2016, 7:13 pm)Tom wrote I would say he is hinting at it getting preserved. No other reason why it would say 'forever' I don't think?

Yes, A small group of enthusiast's ( Including me ) want to purchase a Solar for Preservation ( More likely a earlier model ) and 4935 is one of our target's.
Its just a plan atm, But I hope to make it a reality when the time comes for them to go.

If its not a earlier model 49** , It will be a later 52** .

(12 Oct 2016, 7:13 pm)Tom wrote I would say he is hinting at it getting preserved. No other reason why it would say 'forever' I don't think?

Thanks for clarifying that.

(12 Oct 2016, 7:19 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Yes, A small group of enthusiast's ( Including me ) want to purchase a Solar for Preservation ( More likely a earlier model ) and 4935 is one of our target's.
Its just a plan atm, But I hope to make it a reality when the time comes for them to go.

If its not a earlier model 49** , It will be a later 52** .

If I was to preserve one of them Scanias, I would try and purchase one of;
4926, 4934, 4944, 4949, 5219, 5227 or 5230.

(12 Oct 2016, 7:16 pm)Y935 ERG wrote That's the plan hopefully.

(12 Oct 2016, 7:19 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Yes, A small group of enthusiast's ( Including me ) want to purchase a Solar for Preservation ( More likely a earlier model ) and 4935 is one of our target's.
Its just a plan atm, But I hope to make it a reality when the time comes for them to go.

If its not a earlier model 49** , It will be a later 52** .

Guessed so! There are some really nice solars so that would be great. Never been on 4935 but I'm guessing that is a nicer one. 

Wonder if GNE would be willing to donate one like?

(12 Oct 2016, 7:25 pm)Tom wrote Guessed so! There are some really nice solars so that would be great. Never been on 4935 but I'm guessing that is a nicer one. 

Wonder if GNE would be willing to donate one like?

Its one of the better Y-reg alongside 4930 and its slipping ZF.

(12 Oct 2016, 7:27 pm)Y935 ERG wrote Its one of the better Y-reg alongside 4930 and its slipping ZF.

Ah right good, I like the Loop ones the best they sound really good

(12 Oct 2016, 7:30 pm)Tom wrote Ah right good, I like the Loop ones the best they sound really good

5219/20 are the top 2 Loops to me, 5230 is very loud also.

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(12 Oct 2016, 7:25 pm)Tom wrote Guessed so! There are some really nice solars so that would be great. Never been on 4935 but I'm guessing that is a nicer one. 

Wonder if GNE would be willing to donate one like?

Aye, I agree that there's a lot of Solar's that are nice. But there's some that are pretty bad too haha.

Wouldn't be expecting them to Donate one, But by the time there withdrawn they'll not cost much really considering most will be fit for Scrap by then.

 

(12 Oct 2016, 7:24 pm)NK06JXC wrote Thanks for clarifying that.
If I was to preserve one of them Scanias, I would try and purchase one of;
4926, 4934, 4944, 4949, 5219, 5227 or 5230.

4929,4930,31 and 35 or 4949 are the earlier ones outlined, 5214,20,21 or 30 are the later ones outlined if the purchase of a 49** isn't successful.

The list can change of course

(12 Oct 2016, 7:24 pm)NK06JXC wrote Thanks for clarifying that.
If I was to preserve one of them Scanias, I would try and purchase one of;
4926, 4934, 4944, 4949, 5219, 5227 or 5230.

4936 and 5207 are also two Scanias I'd like to preserve.