(16 Jun 2017, 5:41 pm)Michael wrote I really like that, much better on the Versa than the Citaro.

Yes, I agree. Much prefer the blue base to the gold.

There was a pensioner complaining to a driver of 5399 earlier today about the rattling emergency exit door. Driver (who was really friendly I must add!) explained that himself and other drivers have reported it but there is nothing that can be done about it. During my journey on it, the rattle was noticeable but it didn't really bother me. Not sure if the same could be said if I was sat next to the door though!

(16 Jun 2017, 5:41 pm)Michael wrote I really like that, much better on the Versa than the Citaro.

I think the blue makes the world of difference, compared to the gold.

(16 Jun 2017, 5:45 pm)Dan wrote I think the blue makes the world of difference, compared to the gold.

Any chance the Citaro's can go Blue too......

Not sure about 8339 but 4944 and 8338 have lost the Foster Adopt rear ads they had.

Anyone know the due date for 35/A Citaro refurbishments to be comepleted?

(16 Jun 2017, 8:36 pm)LivingOnGNE wrote Anyone know the due date for 35/A Citaro refurbishments to be comepleted?

Those ones aren't down for refurbishment.. Yet.

(16 Jun 2017, 8:39 pm)Michael wrote Those ones aren't down for refurbishment.. Yet.

Ok thanks, Michael.

(17 Jun 2017, 7:04 am)LivingOnGNE wrote Ok thanks, Michael.

Hopefully they get refurbished towards end of the year, would be good to see everyone of them refurbished (expect for the Connections 4 Citaro's).

Demo will be the 12:30 ish 41 from Wallsend for anyone wanting it

(17 Jun 2017, 11:23 am)Tom wrote Demo will be the 12:30 ish 41 from Wallsend for anyone wanting it

Is this 9096?

(17 Jun 2017, 11:59 am)omnicity4659 wrote Is this 9096?

Yeah

652 has been loaned to Deptford and is on the X36.

It actually had a minor collision with 681 after it left on the 13:03 X36 from park lane, with a small amount of the livery being scratched.

(17 Jun 2017, 1:09 pm)EL1TE wrote 652 has been loaned to Deptford and is on the X36.

It actually had a minor collision with 681 after it left on the 13:03 X36 from park lane, with a small amount of the livery being scratched.

652 has transferred to Deptford, whilst 9096 is in use at Percy Main.

Provides Deptford with a minibus for the next three weeks, given that they're two short following the withdrawal of the two MPDs usually allocated to the X36.

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(17 Jun 2017, 1:13 pm)Dan wrote 652 has transferred to Deptford, whilst 9096 is in use at Percy Main.

Provides Deptford with a minibus for the next three weeks, given that they're two short following the withdrawal of the two MPDs usually allocated to the X36.

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Thanks for confirmation Dan.

In other news, 5469 is now branded Black cats, 5465 and another Streetlite are now at Saltmeadows:

5469: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...ateposted/

5465: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...ateposted/

(16 Jun 2017, 5:39 pm)Dan wrote 8319 has now received "See it, Do it, Sunderland" branding:

Go North East: 8319 / NK11FXB by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

This really suits the blue better than the gold, but does this mean the 35 is leaving the See It, Do It brand as the places served only goes to Castletown and not boldon as it would if the 35 was still going to be included in the brand, or is it just because these are based at chester and wont be on the 35 route.

(17 Jun 2017, 10:18 pm)Nicholas Perry wrote This really suits the blue better than the gold, but does this mean the 35 is leaving the See It, Do It brand as the places served only goes to Castletown and not boldon as it would if the 35 was still going to be included in the brand, or is it just because these are based at chester and wont be on the 35 route.

Exactly mate they are Chester based now as deptford losing all the versas. Think the brand will stay at both Chester and deptford depots just different colours and destinations on sides

(17 Jun 2017, 10:22 pm)Acky81 wrote Exactly mate they are Chester based now as deptford losing all the versas. Think the brand will stay at both Chester and deptford depots just different colours and destinations on sides

thanks, I do prefer the blue to the gold though, maybe they might change them all one day

Does anyone know why 6027 has been withdrawn?

(15 Jun 2017, 7:41 am)Jordan2104 wrote Whats the chances of the demo atpercy main appearing on sunday at the rally

Overheard the GNE Driver from Percy Main that brought 6101 to the rally today saying to a Deptford Driver they wanted to bring it but the boss said no.


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6075 has had the T E N letters removed from the rear engine cover.

(17 Jun 2017, 3:42 pm)EL1TE wrote Thanks for confirmation Dan.

In other news, 5469 is now branded Black cats, 5465 and another Streetlite are now at Saltmeadows:

5469: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...ateposted/

5465: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...ateposted/

Has this Steetlite identifed yet?

(18 Jun 2017, 7:12 pm)Michael wrote Was this Steetlite identifed?

I couldn't see the reg. Sorry!

(18 Jun 2017, 7:14 pm)EL1TE wrote I couldn't see the reg. Sorry!

No worries, i was wondering if anyone had spotted it after you did your post.

(18 Jun 2017, 7:12 pm)Michael wrote Has this Steetlite identifed yet?

5469 was delivered on Friday morning and branded immediately, with 5465/71 being delivered in the afternoon (due to be branded today).

(19 Jun 2017, 6:41 am)Dan wrote 5469 was delivered on Friday morning and branded immediately, with 5465/71 being delivered in the afternoon (due to be branded today).

Thanks Dan.


I think those make it 7/18 to arrive so far, they seem to be arriving in batches now, so hopefully the rest are here before the 1st July, and that leads straight in to the delivery of the B5TL's for the X9/X10.

5285 has broke down in Park Lane, recovery truck is currently parked in front of it.

Anyone who wants the demo on the 40/41 it will be

0958 40 Wallsend Metro to Hadrian Park 1016
1017 41 Hadrian Park to Wallsend Metro 1039
1043 40 Wallsend Metro to Wallsend Forum 1131
1132 41 Wallsend Forum to Wallsend Metro 1224

Then on the 1228 40 from Wallsend to Hadrian Park and repeat

5250 broken down at Pickering Nook on X70 this afternoon (been there for almost 2 hours - now receiving engineer support)

(19 Jun 2017, 3:08 pm)SVenturego wrote 5250 broken down at Pickering Nook on X70 this afternoon (been there for almost 2 hours - now receiving engineer support)

Those scanias don't like the heat, 5235 or 4 expired on a 6 due into Stanley at 9.23am, hence why 5415 ended up on the 6 earlier today.

(19 Jun 2017, 7:15 pm)nk55 wrote Those scanias don't like the heat, 5235 or 4 expired on a 6 due into Stanley, hence why 5415 ended up on the 6 earlier today

May have been 5235, 5234 was the 16:10 6 from Stanley.