Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2013
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2013
Just replys to some of the earlier postings.
8222 was fitted with a Cummins ISBe engine as a trial. IIRC 2 Optare Excels were fitted around the same time with the same engine.
As for the centenary vehicle. I think it might be a Dennis Trident / ELC.
Anyone know what the 27X will be operated with yet? The timetable has been added in the new format and it's yellow. Also, it doesn't display "Northern" or "Crusader" services, just "Go North East".
(01 Jun 2013, 6:30 pm)aureolin(01 Jun 2013, 12:06 am)GMitchelhill As for the centenary vehicle. I think it might be a Dennis Trident / ELC.
I'd hope not... sending a Trident to celebrate 100 years of operation... :s
(01 Jun 2013, 6:30 pm)aureolin(01 Jun 2013, 12:06 am)GMitchelhill As for the centenary vehicle. I think it might be a Dennis Trident / ELC.
I'd hope not... sending a Trident to celebrate 100 years of operation... :s
Adam, my apologies.
It has been confirmed that it was an AEC Routemaster rather than a Bristol VR. After sighting just a small part of the bus, I was informed that the likelihood of it being a Routemaster was slim, and that it was more likely to be a Bristol VR. As it goes, it has been confirmed to be a Routemaster!
Sorry for any confusion.
(01 Jun 2013, 7:26 pm)Daniel Adam, my apologies.
It has been confirmed that it was an AEC Routemaster rather than a Bristol VR. After sighting just a small part of the bus, I was informed that the likelihood of it being a Routemaster was slim, and that it was more likely to be a Bristol VR. As it goes, it has been confirmed to be a Routemaster!
Sorry for any confusion.
(01 Jun 2013, 7:26 pm)Daniel Adam, my apologies.
It has been confirmed that it was an AEC Routemaster rather than a Bristol VR. After sighting just a small part of the bus, I was informed that the likelihood of it being a Routemaster was slim, and that it was more likely to be a Bristol VR. As it goes, it has been confirmed to be a Routemaster!
Sorry for any confusion.
(01 Jun 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey(01 Jun 2013, 7:26 pm)Daniel Adam, my apologies.
It has been confirmed that it was an AEC Routemaster rather than a Bristol VR. After sighting just a small part of the bus, I was informed that the likelihood of it being a Routemaster was slim, and that it was more likely to be a Bristol VR. As it goes, it has been confirmed to be a Routemaster!
Sorry for any confusion.
ahh right cheers for the info Daniel, hopefully this isn't being used as the centenary bus, would prefer something more modern like a Gemini. Although I would expect it was being stored there ahead of the bus rally tomorrow. Which I would say is very likely. Probs owned by one of the engineers.
(01 Jun 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey(01 Jun 2013, 7:26 pm)Daniel Adam, my apologies.
It has been confirmed that it was an AEC Routemaster rather than a Bristol VR. After sighting just a small part of the bus, I was informed that the likelihood of it being a Routemaster was slim, and that it was more likely to be a Bristol VR. As it goes, it has been confirmed to be a Routemaster!
Sorry for any confusion.
ahh right cheers for the info Daniel, hopefully this isn't being used as the centenary bus, would prefer something more modern like a Gemini. Although I would expect it was being stored there ahead of the bus rally tomorrow. Which I would say is very likely. Probs owned by one of the engineers.
(01 Jun 2013, 12:28 pm)citaro5284(01 Jun 2013, 12:09 pm)gtomlinson(01 Jun 2013, 9:27 am)Kuyoyo First event of Festival of the North East and Go North East have sent.....3963!
They can't even get the right branding on promotional days
They cannot send a bus that is poorly. 3964 has been off since 28 May.
(01 Jun 2013, 12:28 pm)citaro5284(01 Jun 2013, 12:09 pm)gtomlinson(01 Jun 2013, 9:27 am)Kuyoyo First event of Festival of the North East and Go North East have sent.....3963!
They can't even get the right branding on promotional days
They cannot send a bus that is poorly. 3964 has been off since 28 May.
(01 Jun 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey I think this is what you seen in Saltmeadows Daniel. Would explain the cream part I guess.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8711524120/
(01 Jun 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey I think this is what you seen in Saltmeadows Daniel. Would explain the cream part I guess.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8711524120/
(01 Jun 2013, 8:21 pm)Daniel(01 Jun 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey I think this is what you seen in Saltmeadows Daniel. Would explain the cream part I guess.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8711524120/
That's the one, yes.
(01 Jun 2013, 8:21 pm)Daniel(01 Jun 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey I think this is what you seen in Saltmeadows Daniel. Would explain the cream part I guess.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8711524120/
That's the one, yes.
Owner of the RM is one of the senior staff at Deptford depot. I believe it was at Saltmeadows to get some MOT work done.
Quote:lime service 8 runs from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland via Rickleton, Harraton, Washington Galleries, Waterview Park and Sunderland Royal Hospital. Buses run every 30 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytimes.
lime buses 78 and 78A run from Consett bus station to Sunderland Interchange, via Leadgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Craghead, Newfield, Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley and Shiney Row.
Combined lime 7 and 78 buses give a 15 minute Monday to Saturday daytime frequency between Stanley, Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Quote:lime service 8 runs from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland via Rickleton, Harraton, Washington Galleries, Waterview Park and Sunderland Royal Hospital. Buses run every 30 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytimes.
lime buses 78 and 78A run from Consett bus station to Sunderland Interchange, via Leadgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Craghead, Newfield, Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley and Shiney Row.
Combined lime 7 and 78 buses give a 15 minute Monday to Saturday daytime frequency between Stanley, Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Surprise surprise, 8319 has been branded for the centenary and is at the tyne-tees run today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthea...921313567/
(02 Jun 2013, 8:50 am)dans_bus_photos Surprise surprise, 8319 has been branded for the centenary and is at the tyne-tees run today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthea...921313567/
(02 Jun 2013, 8:50 am)dans_bus_photos Surprise surprise, 8319 has been branded for the centenary and is at the tyne-tees run today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthea...921313567/