(26 May 2026, 10:04 pm)Brampton Trev wrote 11772 and 11774 both made it back to Newcastle today (Tuesday)....


...on 685 according to bustimes .

Yes they did that’s true. Anyone know how long they are at Carlisle for?

Why is 83000 been off road so long is getting work on it I am sorry if I say before it been 29 days sense, it's been off the road now when going back on the road again?

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Why is 83000 been off road so long is getting work on it I am sorry if I say before it been 29 days sense, it's been off the road now when going back on the road again?

Here we go again

Sorry it just question want hard about that?

(Yesterday, 7:01 am)Glen1974 wrote Sorry it just  question want hard about that?

You’ve been told many times…. Go down to the depot and ask if you’re that concerned!

(Yesterday, 2:07 am)Glen1974 wrote Why is 83000 been off road so long is getting work on it I am sorry if I say before it been 29 days sense, it's been off the road now when going back on the road again?

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Why is 83000 been off road so long is getting work on it I am sorry if I say before it been 29 days sense, it's been off the road now when going back on the road again?

Same answer as before it needs re-certifying and they’re presumably waiting for a date!

(17 May 2026, 12:42 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 2 of 6 deckers from across the country going on loan for the latest saga in the Preston Bus Wars pending the release of E400MMCs from Gillmoss once their charging infrastructure is online.

As for shortages of deckers - these are technically freed up by next weekend’s PVR reductions in Newcastle with the end of the BSIP funding for the 1 and 30s. As of next week, Walkergate’s PVR drops by 3 so whatever was due to be displaced by that change will hang on until 11772 and 11774 return.

Likewise Slatyford drops PVR - by 6, meaning less need to replace the 4 Yutongs which went to Rugby in exchange for Stockton retaining 73053-6.

I’ve had confirmation today from the manager that we have 11 Yutongs currently and expecting 7 more once the chargers are complete to give us a total of 18 even though only 15 buses on 30/31/36 now. 

That’ll be 73184-73188 (5 buses) not sure what the other 2 will be maybe a couple of them spares like 73121 that Slatyford have and 73120 that Sunderland have because I’m sure 73116-73119 are still up for grabs.

(Yesterday, 3:25 pm)TransitObserver wrote I’ve had confirmation today from the manager that we have 11 Yutongs currently and expecting 7 more once the chargers are complete to give us a total of 18 even though only 15 buses on 30/31/36 now. 

That’ll be 73184-73188 (5 buses) not sure what the other 2 will be maybe a couple of them spares like 73121 that Slatyford have and 73120 that Sunderland have because I’m sure 73116-73119 are still up for grabs.

Apparently 2 deckers from Slatyford are going to Preston as well is that true

(Yesterday, 6:53 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Apparently 2 deckers from Slatyford are going to Preston as well is that true

First I’ve heard of that

(Yesterday, 8:46 pm)TransitObserver wrote First I’ve heard of that

Ah right. I’ve forgot who told me now

(Yesterday, 8:46 pm)TransitObserver wrote First I’ve heard of that

11172 and 11174 were meant to be going to Preston for the extension of the 111 there. Unsure if plans have now changed

(Yesterday, 10:06 am)TransitObserver wrote You’ve been told many times…. Go down to the depot and ask if you’re that concerned!

Starting to think he does it on purpose

(Yesterday, 9:59 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Ah right. I’ve forgot who told me now

I’d be surprised if Slatyford do give up a couple of deckers for Preston when 10485, 10650 are long term VOR and constantly having problems with the other ones. 

10485 and 10650 are in bits, both of them. I’m confused why 10485 got painted just to be broke and stripped for parts.

(2 hours ago)TransitObserver wrote I’d be surprised if Slatyford do give up a couple of deckers for Preston when 10485, 10650 are long term VOR and constantly having problems with the other ones. 

10485 and 10650 are in bits, both of them. I’m confused why 10485 got painted just to be broke and stripped for parts.

I know I was wondering that seems pretty pointless