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10979
09 Oct 2014, 8:37 pm
It's a shame that the Scarlet Band 42 is going to be withdrawn in two weeks, I actually liked getting up to the Arnison Centre as it is faster and not as busy as the 64. Sadly the passenger numbers are woeful, I rode it today and it had 3 passengers on towards Brasside and 2 back to Durham.
Jimmi
09 Oct 2014, 8:37 pm #161

It's a shame that the Scarlet Band 42 is going to be withdrawn in two weeks, I actually liked getting up to the Arnison Centre as it is faster and not as busy as the 64. Sadly the passenger numbers are woeful, I rode it today and it had 3 passengers on towards Brasside and 2 back to Durham.

10979
10 Oct 2014, 7:16 pm
After its appearance on the 16/16A earlier in the week, T469 BCN was working service 20 today which does beg the question where was "Our Bus" Solo, it was on the 33 yesterday.

I can't imagine service 20 will continue come September 2015 as I've seen it a few times recently and I think the most I've ever seen on it is about six passengers and they look to be concession pass holders.

I think the 16/16A will survive as it does seem to get a decent amount of passenger numbers (between Town Centre and Mowden) and the school kids do help with bringing fare paying custom to the service. I think if the 110/1/2/3 and X49 can run commercially than the 16/16A can easily do so too.
Jimmi
10 Oct 2014, 7:16 pm #162

After its appearance on the 16/16A earlier in the week, T469 BCN was working service 20 today which does beg the question where was "Our Bus" Solo, it was on the 33 yesterday.

I can't imagine service 20 will continue come September 2015 as I've seen it a few times recently and I think the most I've ever seen on it is about six passengers and they look to be concession pass holders.

I think the 16/16A will survive as it does seem to get a decent amount of passenger numbers (between Town Centre and Mowden) and the school kids do help with bringing fare paying custom to the service. I think if the 110/1/2/3 and X49 can run commercially than the 16/16A can easily do so too.

14273
10 Oct 2014, 8:54 pm
Surprised to see T469 BCN still going.

Is it in decent nick?
Can remember riding that when new.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
10 Oct 2014, 8:54 pm #163

Surprised to see T469 BCN still going.

Is it in decent nick?
Can remember riding that when new.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

10979
10 Oct 2014, 9:00 pm
Quote:Surprised to see T469 BCN still going.

 Is it in decent nick?
 Can remember riding that when new.
It's a mess.
They've recently replaced the back seats, it is fitted with seatbelts and extra padding around the handrails and it just looks really scruffy and it didn't sound particularly nice either.

Click the link below to see a photo of it on the 16A to Newton Aycliffe on Monday.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...457663971/
Jimmi
10 Oct 2014, 9:00 pm #164

Quote:Surprised to see T469 BCN still going.

 Is it in decent nick?
 Can remember riding that when new.
It's a mess.
They've recently replaced the back seats, it is fitted with seatbelts and extra padding around the handrails and it just looks really scruffy and it didn't sound particularly nice either.

Click the link below to see a photo of it on the 16A to Newton Aycliffe on Monday.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...457663971/

14273
10 Oct 2014, 9:19 pm
So nobody has found the bag of spanners that were dropped in it then? Big Grin

Always sounded rough.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
10 Oct 2014, 9:19 pm #165

So nobody has found the bag of spanners that were dropped in it then? Big Grin

Always sounded rough.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

10979
13 Oct 2014, 2:42 pm
On VOSA today:

PB1111930/16 - SCARLET BAND BUS & COACH LTD T/A SCARLET BAND, WELFARE GARAGE, STATION ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LA

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between DURHAM BUS STATION and HARTLEPOOL INTERCHANGE given service number 58/58A effective from 27-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.
Jimmi
13 Oct 2014, 2:42 pm #166

On VOSA today:

PB1111930/16 - SCARLET BAND BUS & COACH LTD T/A SCARLET BAND, WELFARE GARAGE, STATION ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LA

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between DURHAM BUS STATION and HARTLEPOOL INTERCHANGE given service number 58/58A effective from 27-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.

10979
13 Oct 2014, 4:58 pm
Please get rid of YT51 EAW "The Pink Bus" it's awful, it went round a corner and made an awful noise and then the driver stopped it and got on the phone.
Jimmi
13 Oct 2014, 4:58 pm #167

Please get rid of YT51 EAW "The Pink Bus" it's awful, it went round a corner and made an awful noise and then the driver stopped it and got on the phone.

10979
20 Oct 2014, 1:29 pm
After this weekend service X49 will now only run on weekdays.
http://durham.pindarcreative.co.uk/tt2/X49.pdf

Since this service started back in January 2012 it has had the amount of journeys reduced a few times and now the Saturday journeys are being withdrawn. How long until we think this service will be withdrawn all together.
Jimmi
20 Oct 2014, 1:29 pm #168

After this weekend service X49 will now only run on weekdays.
http://durham.pindarcreative.co.uk/tt2/X49.pdf

Since this service started back in January 2012 it has had the amount of journeys reduced a few times and now the Saturday journeys are being withdrawn. How long until we think this service will be withdrawn all together.

22 Oct 2014, 1:56 pm
At Scarlet Band Motors this morning 2 yellow ADL E200's that I have not seen before and a Dawson Rentals low loader.
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GuyParkRoyal
22 Oct 2014, 1:56 pm #169

At Scarlet Band Motors this morning 2 yellow ADL E200's that I have not seen before and a Dawson Rentals low loader.

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22 Oct 2014, 3:15 pm
(22 Oct 2014, 1:56 pm)GuyParkRoyal At Scarlet Band Motors this morning 2 yellow ADL E200's that I have not seen before and a Dawson Rentals low loader.

Something to do with the Park and Ride? If they are rented vehicles then they could be used whilst they await the more permanent buses to arrive
S813 FVK
22 Oct 2014, 3:15 pm #170

(22 Oct 2014, 1:56 pm)GuyParkRoyal At Scarlet Band Motors this morning 2 yellow ADL E200's that I have not seen before and a Dawson Rentals low loader.

Something to do with the Park and Ride? If they are rented vehicles then they could be used whilst they await the more permanent buses to arrive

5328
22 Oct 2014, 4:10 pm
(22 Oct 2014, 3:15 pm)Robert Something to do with the Park and Ride? If they are rented vehicles then they could be used whilst they await the more permanent buses to arrive

More than likely spot on. I'm told they have Solo SR's on order but won't be ready for the start of the contract

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tyresmoke
22 Oct 2014, 4:10 pm #171

(22 Oct 2014, 3:15 pm)Robert Something to do with the Park and Ride? If they are rented vehicles then they could be used whilst they await the more permanent buses to arrive

More than likely spot on. I'm told they have Solo SR's on order but won't be ready for the start of the contract


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10979
24 Oct 2014, 7:10 pm
The evening service 22 will now be numbered as 58A for the full route between Durham and Hartlepool.
New timetable: http://durham.pindarcreative.co.uk/tt/58_58A.pdf
Jimmi
24 Oct 2014, 7:10 pm #172

The evening service 22 will now be numbered as 58A for the full route between Durham and Hartlepool.
New timetable: http://durham.pindarcreative.co.uk/tt/58_58A.pdf

26 Oct 2014, 11:06 am
(22 Oct 2014, 4:10 pm)tyresmoke More than likely spot on. I'm told they have Solo SR's on order but won't be ready for the start of the contract

Jmoss
jaimz13
26 Oct 2014, 11:06 am #173

(22 Oct 2014, 4:10 pm)tyresmoke More than likely spot on. I'm told they have Solo SR's on order but won't be ready for the start of the contract


Jmoss

27 Oct 2014, 7:37 am
Either today or yesterday was the first day of SB's park and ride operation in Durham.

So far I've seen E200 MX10DXK, with a piece of paper instead of a destination display, and there's a plain white Solo which I haven't ID'd yet.

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Adrian
27 Oct 2014, 7:37 am #174

Either today or yesterday was the first day of SB's park and ride operation in Durham.

So far I've seen E200 MX10DXK, with a piece of paper instead of a destination display, and there's a plain white Solo which I haven't ID'd yet.


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27 Oct 2014, 7:40 am
E200 KX08HME is also on, complete with a working blind.

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Adrian
27 Oct 2014, 7:40 am #175

E200 KX08HME is also on, complete with a working blind.


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27 Oct 2014, 7:43 am
E200 MX10KNW too.

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Adrian
27 Oct 2014, 7:43 am #176

E200 MX10KNW too.


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10979
27 Oct 2014, 7:45 am
Quote:Either today or yesterday was the first day of SB's park and ride operation in Durham.

 So far I've seen E200 MX10DXK, with a piece of paper instead of a destination display, and there's a plain white Solo which I haven't ID'd yet.
Oh dear! Not looking good for its first day. Not helped that DCC gave them the P&R with not enough time to buy new buses to be ready for the first day in service.
Wonder if the boss was driving the first bus from Belmont this morning.
Jimmi
27 Oct 2014, 7:45 am #177

Quote:Either today or yesterday was the first day of SB's park and ride operation in Durham.

 So far I've seen E200 MX10DXK, with a piece of paper instead of a destination display, and there's a plain white Solo which I haven't ID'd yet.
Oh dear! Not looking good for its first day. Not helped that DCC gave them the P&R with not enough time to buy new buses to be ready for the first day in service.
Wonder if the boss was driving the first bus from Belmont this morning.

27 Oct 2014, 7:47 am
E200 MX10DXL. Also with a piece of paper instead of a working destination display.

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Adrian
27 Oct 2014, 7:47 am #178

E200 MX10DXL. Also with a piece of paper instead of a working destination display.


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10979
27 Oct 2014, 7:57 am
White 57 reg Enviro 200 on service 33 with paper 33.
Jimmi
27 Oct 2014, 7:57 am #179

White 57 reg Enviro 200 on service 33 with paper 33.

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18138
27 Oct 2014, 8:01 am
Completely forgot about SB starting the Park & Ride. Will have to factor Durham into my trip today now!
Dan
27 Oct 2014, 8:01 am #180

Completely forgot about SB starting the Park & Ride. Will have to factor Durham into my trip today now!

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