(14 Oct 2018, 9:20 am)Kuyoyo wrote Stockton Pulsars 1444/5 and 1446/7 are going out on loan to Darlington and Durham respectively for the week. In exchange, Stockton will be receiving 2835/60 and 2822/3 - for use on 7/7A this week with Yarm Fair.

God help them if they get 2822. It has to be the worst Solo around with a window that doesn't shut properly and rattles to the MAX. When I had it before the driver wanted the window kept open.

(14 Oct 2018, 11:00 am)S830OFT wrote God help them if they get 2822. It has to be the worst Solo around with a window that doesn't shut properly and rattles to the MAX. When I had it before the driver wanted the window kept open.

Worst than 2801?

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7637 has it's bottom back window branding missing

(14 Oct 2018, 6:00 pm)GNE6312 wrote Worst than 2801?

Yeah, those 08 plate solo sheds need refurbishing, the seats are just unclean and I'm sure they don't get dusted. A good refurbishment plan would be for them to get leather seats as they will look much more smarter inside and make the services more attractive for customers.

(14 Oct 2018, 6:06 pm)S830OFT wrote Yeah, those 08 plate solo sheds need refurbishing, the seats are just unclean and I'm sure they don't get dusted. A good refurbishment plan would be for them to get leather seats as they will look much more smarter inside and make the services more attractive for customers.

While they are at it they should give 2801 an engine refit as it's engine makes a horrible squeel that you can here from miles away.

Actually concerned to see that the Solos haven't been refurbished under both the "smarten-up" projects over the last couple of years, whereas other vehicles (Temsas, Geminis etc) have been.

(14 Oct 2018, 7:49 am)coldav wrote 7555 is there as well.  On the X14 yesterday.  Yorkshire branding removed.

There's a still branded one on the 52.

(15 Oct 2018, 9:40 am)Andreos1 wrote There's a still branded one on the 52.

There was one on the 53 earlier

(15 Oct 2018, 9:40 am)Andreos1 wrote There's a still branded one on the 52.

That must be 7556

(15 Oct 2018, 2:56 pm)NewcastleOne wrote There was one on the 53 earlier

52&53 swap at cramlington & the 52&54 swap at Newcastle

When will branded buses (4812 - 4814) return to service X21?

Does anyone know if Arriva will be getting a poppy bus this year?
If they hopefully do get one will blyth depot get one?

(18 Oct 2018, 9:33 pm)S830OFT wrote When will branded buses (4812 - 4814) return to service X21?

4812 hasn’t been fixed properly since it’s accudent at Aycliffe

4813 is the same

4814 keeps over heating whenever it’s out of town but did manage a full day on 1/5/5A/19 the other day when I seen it

So in answer to the question I don’t think they will be

Anyone had sight of the ex-Yorkshire ADL E400s at Ashington today? Trying to track them down but could do with a bit of a headstart as I'm limited time-wise today!

(25 Oct 2018, 10:28 am)Dan wrote Anyone had sight of the ex-Yorkshire ADL E400s at Ashington today? Trying to track them down but could do with a bit of a headstart as I'm limited time-wise today!

Seem to mostly appear on X15&18

(25 Oct 2018, 2:47 pm)NewcastleOne wrote Seem to mostly appear on X15&18

Saw a couple of the workings today in Morpeth and none were the ex-Yorkshire ones. Nevermind!

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(25 Oct 2018, 3:04 pm)Dan wrote Saw a couple of the workings today in Morpeth and none were the ex-Yorkshire ones. Nevermind!

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There was one on the 306 yesterday, but I'm not yet sure if that would count as a "Rare and Unusual" entry!

(28 Sep 2018, 10:25 am)Kuyoyo wrote Since it was reported in the Rare Working thread, the first of the 'MAX' swaps has taken place

7553 is now at Ashington
That has displaced 7415 to Jesmond
Which has released 1482 to Durham

Understand that from Monday, one of Durham's X12s is booked for a B7TL - although that's likely to be 7620 unless its swap takes place this weekend...…..

Haven't seen any photos of 7415 at Jesmond yet - but I managed to stumble across it today.

Arriva North East: 7415 / LF52UOY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

7607 has poppy appeal posters ready to get branded for thus years poppy bus

Yesterday I had it on the 15:25 308 off Blyth for Newcastle yesterday
U sighted it on newsham road on the 8:35 X8 this morning

3 Centro's are transferring from Huddersfield, one being ex-Tiger 725.

(25 Oct 2018, 6:39 pm)Dan wrote Haven't seen any photos of 7415 at Jesmond yet - but I managed to stumble across it today.

Arriva North East: 7415 / LF52UOY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Would be handy if they ever keep them on 306/X6. Always on 52/3/4 cycle

(26 Oct 2018, 4:58 pm)pbjd wrote 3 Centro's are transferring from Huddersfield, one being ex-Tiger 725.

3 SB200/Centros are Stockton bound if rumors are to be believed. 725, 726 and 728. 727 I believe has been scrapped due to a major RTC. YJ58 FFB C E Im told. Should arrive in the coming weeks.

(27 Oct 2018, 12:34 am)Multi21 wrote 3 SB200/Centros are Stockton bound if rumors are to be believed. 725, 726 and 728. 727 I believe has been scrapped due to a major RTC. YJ58 FFB C E Im told. Should arrive in the coming weeks.

This is correct, although I expect them to be 15xx fleet numbers instead of 19xx as different chassis?

1506 has arrived at Belmont, now in Journey Mark Sapphire livery with branding for 22|23|24.

Shame about the half finished interior though, seems to be a trend at Arriva NE and Yorkshire, Selby's Geminis haven't had a full refurbishment either...

What they done, just stuck headrests on like 1404 etc?

(27 Oct 2018, 12:24 pm)omnicity4659 wrote 1506 has arrived at Belmont, now in Journey Mark Sapphire livery with branding for 22|23|24.

Shame about the half finished interior though, seems to be a trend at Arriva NE and Yorkshire, Selby's Geminis haven't had a full refurbishment either...

Following the arrival of 1506 back in the North East, 1413 has now gone down for refurbishment.


Photograph of 1506 by David Turner, via North East Bus Enthusiasts Facebook page:




And a view of the offside, via the same source, and uploaded by Kurt Stoves originally:

(27 Oct 2018, 3:04 pm)Dan wrote Following the arrival of 1506 back in the North East, 1413 has now gone down for refurbishment.

1507 returned yesterday, 1498 gone down to Blackburn in exchange.

(27 Oct 2018, 6:22 am)RobinHood wrote This is correct, although I expect them to be 15xx fleet numbers instead of 19xx as different chassis?

It is expected to be 1397-1399

If anyone is after a photo of 1507 in new livery, it left Hartlepool on the 0950 service 24 to Durham

7607 now has poppy vynils

2801 is now repainted it passed me 10 or so minutes ago on tge albion bridge