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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - LeeCalder - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 12:21 pm)Dan No, it's not a mistake.
I'd assume this is what ASDA wanted Go North East to show, as this is what the commercial department requested was shown on the display.
I'm not too sure where "Sed'field" is - could you advise?
Arriva North East 7539 (NK15 DZR) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr
Ask the guy from Commercial at Stockton, he's the one that does them.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 12 Jan 2016
(11 Jan 2016, 6:23 pm)DanPicken 8294 has got rear advert boards.
As does 8295.
As does 8297, All of the South Tyne Versas are getting them
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 3:43 pm)LeeCalder Ask the guy from Commercial at Stockton, he's the one that does them.
Ah; but as palatine3833 has such an avid interest in the destination displays of other operators, I thought he'd like to look closer to home?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Davie - 12 Jan 2016
556 was on service 74 today. https://flic.kr/p/D3oepE
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - LeeCalder - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 4:41 pm)Dan Ah; but as palatine3833 has such an avid interest in the destination displays of other operators, I thought he'd like to look closer to home?
Palatine3833 did used to do the destination displays, until they were grouped.
So now, Durham has their and Darlington displays on, and Stockton has theirs and Redcar's.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Diamond One - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:03 pm)LeeCalder Palatine3833 did used to do the destination displays, until they were grouped.
So now, Durham has their and Darlington displays on, and Stockton has theirs and Redcar's.
thought the North Division did all in one as did the South Division so it doesn't all get confused
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Jimmi - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:01 pm)Davie 556 was on service 74 today. https://flic.kr/p/D3oepEI know this is just the base livery but, looking at that photo, I am not so sure on how this looks, I don't mind the yellow between the windows, but I don't like how it's dark blue between the drivers window and the windscreen. Not sure about the blue not going along the whole of the top of the bus either (stops just before the back of the bus). I feel that the brand whatever it may be will look better on the Solo SR's, we'll just have to wait and see I guess.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - omnicity4659 - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:07 pm)Diamond One thought the North Division did all in one as did the South Division so it doesn't all get confused
Northumbria are all-in-one, but Durham County have two parts (Belmont/Darlington & Stockton/Redcar), all with a few services from each other included.
Sed'field is Sedgefield, to fit it on one page, otherwise it would be via Sedgefield & S'ton.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Michael - 12 Jan 2016
Currently a number 2 parked up in Park Lane at Stand M
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Davie - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:15 pm)Jimmi I know this is just the base livery but, looking at that photo, I am not so sure on how this looks, I don't mind the yellow between the windows, but I don't like how it's dark blue between the drivers window and the windscreen. Not sure about the blue not going along the whole of the top of the bus either (stops just before the back of the bus). I feel that the brand whatever it may be will look better on the Solo SR's, we'll just have to wait and see I guess.I have to admit; I don't like it.
(12 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm)Michael Currently a number 2 parked up in Park Lane at Stand MI thought they did at this time as it interworks with service 60?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - S813 FVK - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:35 pm)Davie I thought they did at this time as it interworks with service 60?
Not at this time i wouldn't have thought. Too early i think.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - NK53 TKT - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:01 pm)Davie 556 was on service 74 today. https://flic.kr/p/D3oepE
Why a blue top?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - S813 FVK - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 8:39 pm)NK53 TKT Why a blue top?
Part of the new branding for the Tynedale Links services.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - NK53 TKT - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 8:43 pm)S813 FVK Part of the new branding for the Tynedale Links services.
I thought the MPDs were going?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Davie - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:36 pm)S813 FVK Not at this time i wouldn't have thought. Too early i think.Never mind. I'm guessing it'll have been replaced by another bus then.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 12 Jan 2016
A Unidentified Volvo Olympian is on the 901 Metro Replacement to Heworth just left Brockely Whins
EDIT -Sorry wrong thread by accident but never mind.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Davie - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 8:44 pm)NK53 TKT I thought the MPDs were going?Their are 5 Solo's due for Hexham, meaning there won't be enough to cover the full PVR of the Tynedale Links (Excluding service 680?) which requires a full size decker.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - S813 FVK - 12 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 8:44 pm)NK53 TKT I thought the MPDs were going?
More information regarding why not all of the Tynedale Links fleet is being replaced by new Optare Solo SRs can be found here.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 13 Jan 2016
(12 Jan 2016, 5:20 pm)GX03 SVC Northumbria are all-in-one, but Durham County have two parts (Belmont/Darlington & Stockton/Redcar), all with a few services from each other included.
Sed'field is Sedgefield, to fit it on one page, otherwise it would be via Sedgefield & S'ton.
Obviously my original post was tongue-in-cheek, and I knew it was an abbreviation of Sedgefield.
Bus operators use via points to make passengers aware of the places that service calls at, before reaching the terminal point. The use of via points is also an effective way of marketing the service "on the go" - potential customers who are using other means of transportation (car, walking, etc) may not be aware that the service calls at those locations, and may realise that the service may be worth trying out.
Abbreviated via points are of little to no use to potential customers who aren't familiar with the bus company's network of services. There is no requirement to only use one page on a destination display (indeed, several services in Durham use two or three if I recall correctly), so makes very little sense (in my opinion), not to take advantage of the destination display's full capabilities.
(12 Jan 2016, 9:18 pm)S813 FVK More information regarding why not all of the Tynedale Links fleet is being replaced by new Optare Solo SRs can be found here.
That was obviously just a hypothesis, rather than confirmed information!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Davie - 13 Jan 2016
8260 is out on the CB1 today, if anyone wants a photo. I belive Riverside are (Or were) using 8266 as a staff shuttle.