(01 Apr 2015, 8:26 am)Robert wrote Now don't give anything away boys  

There was one of the gold lasers in saltmeadows today when I was in. Hopefully getting branded up 

What would GNE do in a years time if the Streetlites were failing to cope with the Lime and Red Kite? I'm not getting into any debates here about lightweight vs heavyweight but it's just a thought.

(06 Apr 2015, 8:55 pm)gneasy91 wrote Anyone got any pics of the old 527 use to love that service when i was a kid lol

do you remember the old volvo olympians on there i used to love riding these when i was a kid i was 8 years old when new to South Shields depot

(07 Apr 2015, 8:23 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote What would GNE do in a years time if the Streetlites were failing to cope with the Lime and Red Kite? I'm not getting into any debates here about lightweight vs heavyweight but it's just a thought.

Could say the same about the Solo SRs on the Venture network, in a year or two more. They're still in good condition, but I think we all know they'll eventually start to struggle.

I say if the Streetlites are anything like the B10s, they shouldn't struggle. But knowing they aren't, I don't know, but I'm sure they'll still be in relatively good nick by this time next year.

Only time will tell.

I passed Saltmeadows on the way back from Gateshead Stadium today and seen 2 lime green streetlights just sitting there in the plain open. Great photo opportunity but I was on the bus. They look ok

(07 Apr 2015, 8:23 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote What would GNE do in a years time if the Streetlites were failing to cope with the Lime and Red Kite? I'm not getting into any debates here about lightweight vs heavyweight but it's just a thought.

(07 Apr 2015, 8:31 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Could say the same about the Solo SRs on the Venture network, in a year or two more. They're still in good condition, but I think we all know they'll eventually start to struggle.

I say if the Streetlites are anything like the B10s, they shouldn't struggle. But knowing they aren't, I don't know, but I'm sure they'll still be in relatively good nick by this time next year.  

Only time will tell.

If the Streetlites for the Red Kite and Coast & Country are set up like the Arriva ones down Teeside on the Sapphire Services, then they should be alright, the ones on the 5/5A are fantastic having used the Service from Middlesbrough to Guisbrough and back a few months back when the X93 B9TLs entered Service, I am sure Dan, Jimmi, Tyresmoke and Kuyoyo to name a few members will agree and say something along the same lines as I have. 

Chester-le-Street's former "Northern" branded Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President 6022 (V322 LGC) has arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery.

Anyone know when the X66 Streetlites will enter service?

(08 Apr 2015, 7:22 am)Michael wrote Anyone know when the X66 Streetlites will enter service?

When Citaro5284 and Dan feel like it 

CITARO!

Can we have the orders list now? Arriva and Stagecoach have already released theirs.

Currently on 5274. What a very uncomfortable ride especially when stationary at lights etc.

(08 Apr 2015, 10:22 am)Tommy_1581 wrote CITARO!

Can we have the orders list now? Arriva and Stagecoach have already released theirs.

Is there a reason for the secrecy with GNE's orders, I know it's been discussed in the past with the reason being that so competitors don't know, but Arriva, Stagecoach etc don't seem to care about that?

(08 Apr 2015, 10:20 am)Tommy_1581 wrote When Citaro5284 and Dan feel like it 

When the vehicles are taxed.

(08 Apr 2015, 10:22 am)Tommy_1581 wrote CITARO!

Can we have the orders list now? Arriva and Stagecoach have already released theirs.

I'm afraid not.

Arriva and Stagecoach order their vehicles for the financial year at a group level rather than company level. All of Go-Ahead's orders (at least for this year) are completed at company level, which means that there's no press release which details the new vehicles that have been ordered for that financial year, given that each company will submit their orders at different times that year.

(08 Apr 2015, 11:58 am)Dan wrote When the vehicles are taxed.

Are they waiting till all of the Coast and Country ones are taxed to so they can all go out on the same day  

Edit: Said Lime!

Cant understand why the spare buses haven't been sent to chester/stanley for familiarisation prior to new vehicle introduction.

Another Streetlite was delivered to Saltmeadows Road this morning: Chester-le-Street's 5407 (NK15 ENW).

Stanley's former "Red Kite" branded Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity 5237 (NK56 KHE) has now been repainted into a plain black base livery, and will probably return to Stanley at some point this week.

(08 Apr 2015, 4:04 pm)Dan wrote Another Streetlite was delivered to Saltmeadows Road this morning: Chester-le-Street's 5407 (NK15 ENW).

Stanley's former "Red Kite" branded Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity 5237 (NK56 KHE) has now been repainted into a plain black base livery, and will probably return to Stanley at some point this week.

Any Ideas on what time New Vehicles usually arrive a Saltmeadows Dan, thinking I might leave the House a bit earlier than what I need to in the Morning to see if I can get a few photos as they arrive, if any are due to delivered that is.

(08 Apr 2015, 7:08 pm)Malarkey wrote Any Ideas on what time New Vehicles usually arrive a Saltmeadows Dan, thinking I might leave the House a bit earlier than what I need to in the Morning to see if I can get a few photos as they arrive, if any are due to delivered that is.

Any time between 8am and 4pm - so unless you fancy camping outside of Saltmeadows for the day, you'll just have to hope you'll catch one or two before they're either taken inside or stored around the back.

Today's arrival was stored at the side of the depot alongside 8293, similar to the previous two arrivals, as there's not a great deal of space left at the back with three withdrawn artics there.

(08 Apr 2015, 7:30 pm)Dan wrote Any time between 8am and 4pm - so unless you fancy camping outside of Saltmeadows for the day, you'll just have to hope you'll catch one or two before they're either taken inside or stored around the back.

Today's arrival was stored at the side of the depot alongside 8293, similar to the previous two arrivals, as there's not a great deal of space left at the back with three withdrawn artics there.

Nah I have better things to do with my Day, like go to an Interview for example, think I will go past on the 93/94 on my way there and on my way back though rather than get the X1, hopefully might strike lucky.

It will be pretty much pot luck Adam. I only got lucky the other day, because Marcus had posted that he'd seen them on the Felling Bypass, and I wasn't far away in the first place! Someone else had gotten down there an hour later, and they'd been shifted.

(08 Apr 2015, 7:22 am)Michael wrote Anyone know when the X66 Streetlites will enter service?

wonder when i have a feeling Sunday its a 50% chance

(08 Apr 2015, 11:58 am)Dan wrote When the vehicles are taxed.


I'm afraid not.

Arriva and Stagecoach order their vehicles for the financial year at a group level rather than company level. All of Go-Ahead's orders (at least for this year) are completed at company level, which means that there's no press release which details the new vehicles that have been ordered for that financial year, given that each company will submit their orders at different times that year.

thought all the vehicles were taxed last week

(08 Apr 2015, 12:07 pm)Michael wrote Are they waiting till all of the Coast and Country ones are taxed to so they can all go out on the same day  

Edit: Said Lime!

probs be done separately 

Deptford have three vehicles on loan from other depots at the moment.

Chester-le-Street have provided Deptford with:
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3878 (W188 SCU)
- Volvo B7TL/East Lancs Vyking 3983 (PJ02 PZL)

Washington have provided Deptford with:
- Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President 6027 (V327 LGC)


Meanwhile, Deptford has loaned Peterlee with gold liveried Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5304 (NK08 CHL) to Peterlee.

(08 Apr 2015, 4:04 pm)Dan wrote Another Streetlite was delivered to Saltmeadows Road this morning: Chester-le-Street's 5407 (NK15 ENW).

Stanley's former "Red Kite" branded Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity 5237 (NK56 KHE) has now been repainted into a plain black base livery, and will probably return to Stanley at some point this week.

5237 was still in Saltmeadows Depot following Repaint as I passed on the 93, and was accompanied by X66 Streetlite 5391 which looks fantastic from what I could see from the main road, A Cobalt Connect Omnicity which appeared to be having Mechanical Repairs as it was up in the air on those stilt thingys, other Vehicles visible were a B7TL President 6022 which was being prepped for Repaint, A Renown and Drifter Streetlite 5376.

Outside the Depot I could only get Photos of 5403 (NK15 ENR) and 5407 (NK15 ENW), Think I might pop back out for a bit as it is nice warm and I cba to stay in the House, might even pass by Saltmeadows again  .

Three Streetlites were delivered today and are now being prepared for service at Saltmeadows Road.

A further green Streetlite for services 8/78, which will be allocated to Chester-le-Street, was delivered in the form of:
- 5406 (NK15 ENV)

Likewise the first two red Streetlites were delivered in the form of:
- 5411 (NK15 EOB)
- 5413 (NK15 EOD)

5234 is currently sitting in deptford depot

(09 Apr 2015, 3:20 pm)Citaro5292 wrote 5234 is currently sitting in deptford depot

PSV Test.

(09 Apr 2015, 3:23 pm)Dan wrote PSV Test.

Seen it heading back to Stanley earlier, past it near Beamish.

5242 was at Saltmeadows this afternoon, could this be the next Red Kite for a black repaint?

(09 Apr 2015, 2:46 pm)Dan wrote Three Streetlites were delivered today and are now being prepared for service at Saltmeadows Road.

A further green Streetlite for services 8/78, which will be allocated to Chester-le-Street, was delivered in the form of:
- 5406 (NK15 ENV)

Likewise the first two red Streetlites were delivered in the form of:
- 5411 (NK15 EOB)
- 5413 (NK15 EOD)

So only 5396 and 5404 is to arrive for "Coast & Country"... hopefully that's tomorrow

Aroundabout 1:45ish seen a toon link volvo renown going through the metrocentre with its engine cover open