Nothing of note today apart from the argument in Boro with two folks trying to get a four wheel walker onto a crowded 4659. Buggy in the disabled space, others with assorted trolleys on the front seats. Give the Stockton lad driving a mention for his patience (1115 5 ex MBS)

1763 was seen today on suspended tow heading back to Blyth depot, after sustaining accident damage to the offside rear.

4513 has a rear advert for Northumberland college, don't know if this has already been mentioned

The following transfers will take place by May 4th:

7469 Reserve to Belmont (PVR Increase)
1766 Darlington to Belmont (PVR Increase)

Information, as ever, is thanks to and courtesy of Richard Smiles.

(01 May 2014, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote The following transfers will take place by May 4th:

7469 Reserve to Belmont (PVR Increase)
1766 Darlington to Belmont (PVR Increase)

Information, as ever, is thanks to and courtesy of Richard Smiles.

1766's move is ahead of the 168 moving across to Belmont from Classic.

Further PVR allocation changes are as followed:
Stockton
28 and 29 swap over - 28 is now allocated Prestiges and 29 Cadets

Ashington
35 allocation is now split - 3 workings for B10BLEs (those to be upgraded to Streetlites later in the year), and 3 for DAF DB250
X22 now down for 4 deckers (DAF DB250) and 2 singles (B10BLEs)

Durham
6/42 remains interworking (no mention of a 42 board) - 10 boards are allocated Pulsars while 3 are down to be allocated DAF DB250s

Jesmond
No chance

Redcar
Change to X3 and 81 - 2 81 boards now down as OmniCity worked while 3 X3 boards are allocated Pulsars

(01 May 2014, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote The following transfers will take place by May 4th:

7469 Reserve to Belmont (PVR Increase)
1766 Darlington to Belmont (PVR Increase)

Information, as ever, is thanks to and courtesy of Richard Smiles.

Further to this:

1737, 1743 & 4044 are back into active use in Redcar.

And isn't that just such good news? Anything to "solve" a problem.

(01 May 2014, 5:43 pm)robisdave15 wrote And isn't that just such good news? Anything to "solve" a problem.

I wonder how many other members of this forum, are becoming tired of your "Perpetual Whinging" Mr robisdave15.

(01 May 2014, 5:40 pm)Dan wrote Further to this:

1737, 1743 & 4044 are back into active use in Redcar.

As is 1651.

Edit: Not to mention they're still hanging on to 2 Enviro 400s that they don't need, and should have entered refurbishment weeks ago!

Didn't think it was a whinge Richard but with hindsight I'm probably a little hard on those down at Redcar. I'll be more pro-active in future

One must assume that once the Streetlites arrive at Redcar to work the X3/X4 duties then the present Pulsars will be used elsewhere and then the likes of 1743 etc can finally be withdrawn? What will happen then to the Ommis based there? I've read that these are due to be 're-furbished, just hope we ain't gonna lose them?

(01 May 2014, 8:20 pm)robisdave15 wrote One must assume that once the Streetlites arrive at Redcar to work the X3/X4 duties then the present Pulsars will be used elsewhere and then the likes of 1743 etc can finally be withdrawn? What will happen then to the Ommis based there? I've read that these are due to be 're-furbished, just hope we ain't gonna lose them?

Unless the cascade plans have changed recently, then the Streetlites will obviously be on X3/X4 full time and then 6 Volvo B10BLEs are due to arrive from Northumbria (mix of Jesmond/Ashington I think) - this should see off all of the R-COO's and 1638, the older mini Darts (1737, 1743 etc), and the Prestiges/ALX300s. The Scania Omnicities based at Redcar are down for Max refurbishment, and will then be allocated to Darlington.

(01 May 2014, 6:04 pm)tyresmoke wrote As is 1651.

Edit: Not to mention they're still hanging on to 2 Enviro 400s that they don't need, and should have entered refurbishment weeks ago!

Cheers.

NEB's fleet lists have been updated accordingly (thankfully it was only a 15-minute job).

So Scott, that looks like the makings of a decent fleet down there? A shame about the Ommis mind but I have friends in Darlo so guess I'll see them on the X66 unless you know something about that?

(01 May 2014, 8:58 pm)robisdave15 wrote So Scott, that looks like the makings of a decent fleet down there? A shame about the Ommis mind but I have friends in Darlo so guess I'll see them on the X66 unless you know something about that?

Yeah I'm not sure whether they'll be branded or just generic Max branding and common user fleet between X66 and X26/X27. Obviously they'll require 12 Omnicities to work this (5 & 6 & 1 spare) - 4643-51 and 4655/6/7 will be refurbished for this. That obviously leaves the 4 Stockton based Scanias - I think these will just get a standard refurbishment, along with 4660-4 for the 685.

(01 May 2014, 9:21 pm)tyresmoke wrote Yeah I'm not sure whether they'll be branded or just generic Max branding and common user fleet between X66 and X26/X27. Obviously they'll require 12 Omnicities to work this (5 & 6 & 1 spare) - 4643-51 and 4655/6/7 will be refurbished for this. That obviously leaves the 4 Stockton based Scanias - I think these will just get a standard refurbishment, along with 4660-4 for the 685.

Where will the Stockton Scanias go?

(01 May 2014, 9:24 pm)Tom wrote Where will the Stockton Scanias go?

They're now not leaving Stockton.

(01 May 2014, 9:27 pm)Kuyoyo wrote They're now not leaving Stockton.

Maybe the 21a?

(01 May 2014, 9:29 pm)Tom wrote Maybe the 21a?

More than likely.
Not sure what happens to 4653, as I can see 4660-4 being dedicated to the 685. Can't see Durham just keeping one so I think it may end up at Stockton too.

I know this is a stupid question what will.replace darts 1611/12/16/17/18/26/36/37/39/40 qnd the coo darts at darlo or is it themax omnicities

Afraid I still can't get my head round the allocations for our x93? Redcar currently have 8 deckers, in theory, available yet we've got Temsa 4720 deployed on what will be the 1025 trip ex MBS, a trip which I thought, with it being a Bank Holiday, could well be busy and warrant a decker? On the flip side of this 20 does seem to be in good fettle.

Don't know anything about these Volvo B10BLE's that are coming down to Redcar, oother than what I've read on here? They sound like a decent machine but don't think they are tacho fitted?

4513 4515 are tacographed

Thanks David. Never ridden them, just wonder if they'd be good on our x93?

Looking as though the change to running the Whitby services down the coast (x4/4) has been a masterstroke? Like Tyresmoke I'll be interested to see/read how things work out when the season gets going and if we get a good summer?

(02 May 2014, 10:07 am)robisdave15 wrote Thanks David. Never ridden them, just wonder if they'd be good on our x93?

They've got plenty of power and seem pretty reliable and they are used often on Sunday X18's (4513+15)

Sorry if this has been asked previously but I'm just curious as to what extent the omnicitys are being refurbished to? Will they be getting the cream grab poles and same flooring and seat fabric as the pulsars, or is it just more of a general tart up of the interior

(02 May 2014, 11:49 am)tango wrote Sorry if this has been asked previously but I'm just curious as to what extent the omnicitys are being refurbished to? Will they be getting the cream grab poles and same flooring and seat fabric as the pulsars, or is it just more of a general tart up of the interior

4643-51/5-7 are to be refurbished to 'Max' specification with leather seats. 4660-2/4 will be done to standard specification with the same interior as the Pulsars. What will happen to 4652-4/8/9/63 is unknown at present.

Will the 85/685 vehicles which have leather seats be transferred to other routes (as the passengers have 'rejected' the slippery seats and Arriva have promised fabric covered seats) - or will the leather seats be replaced?

http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk/news/2.29...-1.1117652

(02 May 2014, 1:58 pm)G-CPTN wrote Will the 85/685 vehicles which have leather seats be transferred to other routes (as the passengers have 'rejected' the slippery seats and Arriva have promised fabric covered seats) - or will the leather seats be replaced?

http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk/news/2.29...-1.1117652

(02 May 2014, 1:43 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 4643-51/5-7 are to be refurbished to 'Max' specification with leather seats. 4660-2/4 will be done to standard specification with the same interior as the Pulsars. What will happen to 4652-4/8/9/63 is unknown at present.