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3570
05 Apr 2024, 10:28 am
Have GNE stopped all type of maintenance except fixing when they breakdown?
Unber43
05 Apr 2024, 10:28 am #641

Have GNE stopped all type of maintenance except fixing when they breakdown?

1525
05 Apr 2024, 10:40 am
(05 Apr 2024, 9:36 am)Arcticrossy92 Just had to get a bus after dropping car off for MOT, first time in 5 years and I have to say 6148 shouldn’t be anywhere near frontline service.

Interior is a disgrace, it was very dirty and the less I say about the smell the better.

Whilst this bus is  more than likely being withdrawn in the coming months, it should still be cleaned at least.

You hadn’t been on a bus in 5 years!? I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, but simply out of interest, I’m curious to your presence on a bus forum…
ne14ne1
05 Apr 2024, 10:40 am #642

(05 Apr 2024, 9:36 am)Arcticrossy92 Just had to get a bus after dropping car off for MOT, first time in 5 years and I have to say 6148 shouldn’t be anywhere near frontline service.

Interior is a disgrace, it was very dirty and the less I say about the smell the better.

Whilst this bus is  more than likely being withdrawn in the coming months, it should still be cleaned at least.

You hadn’t been on a bus in 5 years!? I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, but simply out of interest, I’m curious to your presence on a bus forum…

05 Apr 2024, 3:24 pm
(05 Apr 2024, 10:40 am)ne14ne1 You hadn’t been on a bus in 5 years!? I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, but simply out of interest, I’m curious to your presence on a bus forum…

Not rude at all, Always had an interest, spent a lot of time on Stagecoach buses before I moved from NCL to Durham. 

I learned to drive in my late 20’s on the basis of how bad the ‘Stanley’ depot changes were at the time. (When they dropped the x30/x31) from Lanchester.
WestDurhamSwift
05 Apr 2024, 3:24 pm #643

(05 Apr 2024, 10:40 am)ne14ne1 You hadn’t been on a bus in 5 years!? I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, but simply out of interest, I’m curious to your presence on a bus forum…

Not rude at all, Always had an interest, spent a lot of time on Stagecoach buses before I moved from NCL to Durham. 

I learned to drive in my late 20’s on the basis of how bad the ‘Stanley’ depot changes were at the time. (When they dropped the x30/x31) from Lanchester.

1871
05 Apr 2024, 3:36 pm
(05 Apr 2024, 9:36 am)Arcticrossy92 Just had to get a bus after dropping car off for MOT, first time in 5 years and I have to say 6148 shouldn’t be anywhere near frontline service.

Interior is a disgrace, it was very dirty and the less I say about the smell the better.

Whilst this bus is  more than likely being withdrawn in the coming months, it should still be cleaned at least.

Yeah the Omnidekkas are awful inside - weird damp mixed with engine fuel smell. Excellent for legroom - which is handy as you don't want your knees anywhere near the front of the seat back. Awful image for commuter travel when they whack them on X39.

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
05 Apr 2024, 3:36 pm #644

(05 Apr 2024, 9:36 am)Arcticrossy92 Just had to get a bus after dropping car off for MOT, first time in 5 years and I have to say 6148 shouldn’t be anywhere near frontline service.

Interior is a disgrace, it was very dirty and the less I say about the smell the better.

Whilst this bus is  more than likely being withdrawn in the coming months, it should still be cleaned at least.

Yeah the Omnidekkas are awful inside - weird damp mixed with engine fuel smell. Excellent for legroom - which is handy as you don't want your knees anywhere near the front of the seat back. Awful image for commuter travel when they whack them on X39.


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

14271
05 Apr 2024, 7:20 pm
(05 Apr 2024, 3:36 pm)Ambassador Yeah the Omnidekkas are awful inside - weird damp mixed with engine fuel smell. Excellent for legroom - which is handy as you don't want your knees anywhere near the front of the seat back. Awful image for commuter travel when they whack them on X39.

Often wondered if it was an ELC kinda thing. 
Didn't ride the Vykings too often to notice, but the Tridents were notoriously foisty.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
05 Apr 2024, 7:20 pm #645

(05 Apr 2024, 3:36 pm)Ambassador Yeah the Omnidekkas are awful inside - weird damp mixed with engine fuel smell. Excellent for legroom - which is handy as you don't want your knees anywhere near the front of the seat back. Awful image for commuter travel when they whack them on X39.

Often wondered if it was an ELC kinda thing. 
Didn't ride the Vykings too often to notice, but the Tridents were notoriously foisty.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

3570
05 Apr 2024, 7:29 pm
Vykings were decent, so were the Loynes atleast in my expierence, the Tridents were much better than some of the OmniDekka, i suppose when the buses are at 20 years old its expected i dont think the Tridents lastest even 15 that was when GNE were a decent company
Unber43
05 Apr 2024, 7:29 pm #646

Vykings were decent, so were the Loynes atleast in my expierence, the Tridents were much better than some of the OmniDekka, i suppose when the buses are at 20 years old its expected i dont think the Tridents lastest even 15 that was when GNE were a decent company

4681
05 Apr 2024, 8:47 pm
(05 Apr 2024, 7:20 pm)Andreos1 Often wondered if it was an ELC kinda thing. 
Didn't ride the Vykings too often to notice, but the Tridents were notoriously foisty.

They were just built crap, the Cityzens at Blyth were awful for leaks everywhere and the Mylleniums (think that's how it was spelt) were falling apart.

The DB250's had a nice Voice retarder though mind, just a shame they were ruined by the god damn awful Urban 90 seats.
Storx
05 Apr 2024, 8:47 pm #647

(05 Apr 2024, 7:20 pm)Andreos1 Often wondered if it was an ELC kinda thing. 
Didn't ride the Vykings too often to notice, but the Tridents were notoriously foisty.

They were just built crap, the Cityzens at Blyth were awful for leaks everywhere and the Mylleniums (think that's how it was spelt) were falling apart.

The DB250's had a nice Voice retarder though mind, just a shame they were ruined by the god damn awful Urban 90 seats.

1525
10 Apr 2024, 8:05 am
E200MMC interiors still branded Green Arrow along with 96 & 97 route info
ne14ne1
10 Apr 2024, 8:05 am #648

E200MMC interiors still branded Green Arrow along with 96 & 97 route info

2282
10 Apr 2024, 10:00 am
(05 Apr 2024, 8:47 pm)Storx They were just built crap, the Cityzens at Blyth were awful for leaks everywhere and the Mylleniums (think that's how it was spelt) were falling apart.

The DB250's had a nice Voice retarder though mind, just a shame they were ruined by the god damn awful Urban 90 seats.

The DB250's made a nice noise

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
10 Apr 2024, 10:00 am #649

(05 Apr 2024, 8:47 pm)Storx They were just built crap, the Cityzens at Blyth were awful for leaks everywhere and the Mylleniums (think that's how it was spelt) were falling apart.

The DB250's had a nice Voice retarder though mind, just a shame they were ruined by the god damn awful Urban 90 seats.

The DB250's made a nice noise


Kind Regards
Tez

127
10 Apr 2024, 5:02 pm
Some interesting comments to the below post on a Consett Facebook page. Seems people do care about the age of a bus, especially if they're experiencing regular breakdowns!    

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Tiger5105
10 Apr 2024, 5:02 pm #650

Some interesting comments to the below post on a Consett Facebook page. Seems people do care about the age of a bus, especially if they're experiencing regular breakdowns!    

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216
10 Apr 2024, 7:41 pm
(10 Apr 2024, 5:02 pm)Tiger5105 Some interesting comments to the below post on a Consett Facebook page. Seems people do care about the age of a bus, especially if they're experiencing regular breakdowns!

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Probably somebody on this forum who's posted that ? I bet most people don't notice the reg plate unless they're stood next to it at another breakdown.
Shrek
10 Apr 2024, 7:41 pm #651

(10 Apr 2024, 5:02 pm)Tiger5105 Some interesting comments to the below post on a Consett Facebook page. Seems people do care about the age of a bus, especially if they're experiencing regular breakdowns!

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Probably somebody on this forum who's posted that ? I bet most people don't notice the reg plate unless they're stood next to it at another breakdown.

941
10 Apr 2024, 8:26 pm
(10 Apr 2024, 8:05 am)ne14ne1 E200MMC interiors still branded Green Arrow along with 96 & 97 route info

Which fleet numbers ?? Is it all 10?
busmanT
10 Apr 2024, 8:26 pm #652

(10 Apr 2024, 8:05 am)ne14ne1 E200MMC interiors still branded Green Arrow along with 96 & 97 route info

Which fleet numbers ?? Is it all 10?

481
10 Apr 2024, 8:27 pm
Go North East are starting to lag behind GCT now - 8313 and 8323 going around with no working destination blinds.
Thomas12
10 Apr 2024, 8:27 pm #653

Go North East are starting to lag behind GCT now - 8313 and 8323 going around with no working destination blinds.

416
10 Apr 2024, 8:37 pm
5420 & 5373 have had their rear destination blinds broken for months
nova347
10 Apr 2024, 8:37 pm #654

5420 & 5373 have had their rear destination blinds broken for months

Dan
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18138
10 Apr 2024, 9:18 pm
(10 Apr 2024, 8:26 pm)busmanT Which fleet numbers ?? Is it all 10?


I believe at least some have been removed, but all appear to retain their green interior lighting (which, if I recall correctly, can be updated to another colour - i.e. red).


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Dan
10 Apr 2024, 9:18 pm #655

(10 Apr 2024, 8:26 pm)busmanT Which fleet numbers ?? Is it all 10?


I believe at least some have been removed, but all appear to retain their green interior lighting (which, if I recall correctly, can be updated to another colour - i.e. red).


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224
12 Apr 2024, 12:21 pm
Just came back from the Metrocentre and whilst walking across the bridge over the bus station I noticed one of the Red Kite deckers driving round with a missing real panel part (rear nearside bottom corner).
Whilst this doesn't impact on the operation of the vehicle, I wonder what impression this sets to potential passengers.
morritt89
12 Apr 2024, 12:21 pm #656

Just came back from the Metrocentre and whilst walking across the bridge over the bus station I noticed one of the Red Kite deckers driving round with a missing real panel part (rear nearside bottom corner).
Whilst this doesn't impact on the operation of the vehicle, I wonder what impression this sets to potential passengers.

14271
12 Apr 2024, 1:58 pm
(12 Apr 2024, 12:21 pm)morritt89 Just came back from the Metrocentre and whilst walking across the bridge over the bus station I noticed one of the Red Kite deckers driving round with a missing real panel part (rear nearside bottom corner).
Whilst this doesn't impact on the operation of the vehicle,  I wonder what impression this sets to potential passengers.

Not roadworthy surely?

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
12 Apr 2024, 1:58 pm #657

(12 Apr 2024, 12:21 pm)morritt89 Just came back from the Metrocentre and whilst walking across the bridge over the bus station I noticed one of the Red Kite deckers driving round with a missing real panel part (rear nearside bottom corner).
Whilst this doesn't impact on the operation of the vehicle,  I wonder what impression this sets to potential passengers.

Not roadworthy surely?


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

127
12 Apr 2024, 2:54 pm
I think its either 6046 or 6048. It's the little corner bumper panel.. it's been like that for approx a month. There's also an ex London B9 at Consett with the offside one missing. Not sure if that's still the case.

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Tiger5105
12 Apr 2024, 2:54 pm #658

I think its either 6046 or 6048. It's the little corner bumper panel.. it's been like that for approx a month. There's also an ex London B9 at Consett with the offside one missing. Not sure if that's still the case.

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1871
14 Apr 2024, 9:23 pm
After a night at friends, I took the 28 into town from Beamish and had the pleasure of 8326…

I think we genuinely rolled back going up Long Bank, passengers genuinely applauded when we passed Rwvensworth Golf Club
Ambassador
14 Apr 2024, 9:23 pm #659

After a night at friends, I took the 28 into town from Beamish and had the pleasure of 8326…

I think we genuinely rolled back going up Long Bank, passengers genuinely applauded when we passed Rwvensworth Golf Club

14271
15 Apr 2024, 6:45 am
(14 Apr 2024, 9:23 pm)Ambassador After a night at friends, I took the 28 into town from Beamish and had the pleasure of 8326…

I think we genuinely rolled back going up Long Bank, passengers genuinely applauded when we passed Rwvensworth Golf Club

The little bus that could.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
15 Apr 2024, 6:45 am #660

(14 Apr 2024, 9:23 pm)Ambassador After a night at friends, I took the 28 into town from Beamish and had the pleasure of 8326…

I think we genuinely rolled back going up Long Bank, passengers genuinely applauded when we passed Rwvensworth Golf Club

The little bus that could.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

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