Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2014

[Dan]

What the 'have a purrfect day' ones? I think they did the 26 or something?

I liked that livery; shame it's gone.

Indeed.

Zoom to the Zoo branding has all gone now, I think. Or if it hasn't, it is due to go imminently.

Don't think many were left on my last trip up (Apr 5th).

[R852 PRG]

Indeed.

Zoom to the Zoo branding has all gone now, I think. Or if it hasn't, it is due to go imminently.

Don't think many were left on my last trip up (Apr 5th).

I've never been up by myself - only in the case of days out to Edinburgh with the family. Hopefully in the future.

[Malarkey]

Indeed.

Zoom to the Zoo branding has all gone now, I think. Or if it hasn't, it is due to go imminently.

Don't think many were left on my last trip up (Apr 5th).

All going into Madder and White with a Red Top, I only seen one Zoom to the Zoo when I was up there on April 4th, So what do we think of my Idea, Is worth the Investment.

[Tom]

All going into Madder and White with a Red Top, I only seen one Zoom to the Zoo when I was up there on April 4th, So what do we think of my Idea, Is worth the Investment.

There was about three different examples I saw when I went from the 5th to the 7th.

[L469 YVK]

Just out of curiosity how much would it cost Go North East to upgrade the B7TL Geminis to B9TL's, As all they'd need is a New Engine and the removal of the B7TL Body Panels, and then they'd be replaced with B9TL Rear Body Panels, and it may help improve Reliability of the Buses to then Assist the TTX/Ten etc. Pretty sure Transdev did something similar but maintained the B7TL Engine a few Years ago.

What about a D10-245?

[G-CPTN]

upgrade the Engine also, got to be some spare B9TL Engines kicking about at Wrightbus

It's not as simple as that, as the engine ECU and the gearbox ECU would need to be changed otherwise the shifts would be all wrong - in fact the gearbox might need upgrading to a heavier model to cope with the increased torque - even the final drive ratio in the rear axle might be different!

Our powerful, fuel efficient 9-litre engine and all-new matching automatic transmission mean the Volvo B9TL is optimised for fast and economic operations involving frequent stop-go traffic.

[Malarkey]

What about a D10-245?

Would that handle a Trip from Newcastle to Middlesbrough and Back 3 or 4 Times a Day though.

[Adrian]

It's never going to happen. The chances of getting your hands on a load of new Volvo 9l engines is going to be very slim to say the least.

[L469 YVK]

Would that handle a Trip from Newcastle to Middlesbrough and Back 3 or 4 Times a Day though.

Absolutely! They lasted 15 year in the Palatines!

[Dan]

"Lime" branded Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4896 has arrived at Saltmeadows for repaint into corporate livery. I should hope that Saltmeadows will do all of the paint prep today, ready for repaint on Monday.

[Michael]

"Lime" branded Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4896 has arrived at Saltmeadows for repaint into corporate livery. I should hope that Saltmeadows will do all of the paint prep today, ready for repaint on Monday.

Going fast, How many is that now? *lost count*

[Dan]

Going fast, How many is that now? *lost count*

4896, 4901 and 4902 now.

I'd imagine 4897 will be repainted next week, followed by 4898 the next, 4899 and then 4900.

[Michael]

4896, 4901 and 4902 now.

I'd imagine 4897 will be repainted next week, followed by 4898 the next, 4899 and then 4900.

Alright cheers, sorry i'm terrible at renembering whats in for re-paint and how many have being done

Think we will get a fleet update from GNE next week, hasn't being once since start of the month, although nothing much has moved, it's more for the repainting side.

[Dan]

Alright cheers, sorry i'm terrible at renembering whats in for re-paint and how many have being done

Think we will get a fleet update from GNE next week, hasn't being once since start of the month, although nothing much has moved, it's more for the repainting side.

There should have been one this week with the news regarding sales and the withdrawal of the coach, but seems it didn't get uploaded! I didn't get a reply from the guy who does the fleet lists either, as I got in touch with him regarding the vehicle history section for our fleet lists. He must be a bit busy at the moment.

[Michael]

There should have been one this week with the news regarding sales and the withdrawal of the coach, but seems it didn't get uploaded! I didn't get a reply from the guy who does the fleet lists either, as I got in touch with him regarding the vehicle history section for our fleet lists. He must be a bit busy at the moment.

Hopefully a more packed one next week, lets just hope he is up to date with the re-paints etc

[R852 PRG]

"Lime" branded Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4896 has arrived at Saltmeadows for repaint into corporate livery. I should hope that Saltmeadows will do all of the paint prep today, ready for repaint on Monday.

. Any idea if the order has been placed on their replacements yet?, or when they're due?

[Dan]

. Any idea if the order has been placed on their replacements yet?, or when they're due?

Although I do not believe the order has been placed yet because Go North East have not started their next financial year yet, the repainting of the Volvo B10BLEs certainly does suggest that the "Lime" will receive investment this year, and depending on when they are ordered, they should be delivered between August and December.

[R852 PRG]

Although I do not believe the order has been placed yet because Go North East have not started their next financial year yet, the repainting of the Volvo B10BLEs certainly does suggest that the "Lime" will receive investment this year, and depending on when they are ordered, they should be delivered between August and December.

Ah right that gives me plenty of time to get my whack out of those Renowns

[Diamond One]

Although I do not believe the order has been placed yet because Go North East have not started their next financial year yet, the repainting of the Volvo B10BLEs certainly does suggest that the "Lime" will receive investment this year, and depending on when they are
ordered, they should be delivered between August and December.

Thank god the lime does need upgrading I was on a Lime bus the day after the may 4th bus rally in Sunderland heading to Herrington Country Park and the interior was clean the driver was a legend overall canny journey but I wonder if when Citaros or whatever single decker is ordered for that route will the brand be the same colour as of now p.s reason why am not saying double deckers is because it goes under a low bridge saying that though one of my mates named Anth photographed a single decker on 8 but had to throw it off at Chester-le-Street to be replaced by a single decker can anyone name the low bridge routes from each depot by memory 28/28A 8/78/78A 19 88 4 2A/2C 700 60

[Dan]

Thank god the lime does need upgrading I was on a Lime bus the day after the may 4th bus rally in Sunderland heading to Herrington Country Park and the interior was clean the driver was a legend overall canny journey but I wonder if when Citaros or whatever single decker is ordered for that route will the brand be the same colour as of now p.s reason why am not saying double deckers is because it goes under a low bridge saying that though one of my mates named Anth photographed a single decker on 8 but had to throw it off at Chester-le-Street to be replaced by a single decker can anyone name the low bridge routes from each depot by memory 28/28A 8/78/78A 19 88 4 2A/2C 700 60

I hadn't realised there was a low bridge on "Drifter" service 60's route. This low bridge must be between Seaham and Parkside, given that "Fab Fifty Six" B9TLs were allocated to the route the other day (although terminating at Seaham)?
See photos here and here.