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(01 Dec 2014, 10:36 am)Racer_Experience Volvo B10BLE 4845: R845 PRG has been transferred from Stanley to Riverside and Riverside has withdrawn Scania artic 4953: NK51 OLV.

Might indicate that they're getting replaced this year if 4953 has being withdraw

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

01 Dec 2014, 11:17 am #2

(01 Dec 2014, 10:36 am)Racer_Experience Volvo B10BLE 4845: R845 PRG has been transferred from Stanley to Riverside and Riverside has withdrawn Scania artic 4953: NK51 OLV.

Might indicate that they're getting replaced this year if 4953 has being withdraw

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Scott

01 Dec 2014, 11:19 am #3

(01 Dec 2014, 11:17 am)Michael Might indicate that they're getting replaced this year if 4953 has being withdraw

But then 4953 might be temporarily withdrawn for repairs, and could return to service.

Scott

01 Dec 2014, 11:19 am #3

(01 Dec 2014, 11:17 am)Michael Might indicate that they're getting replaced this year if 4953 has being withdraw

But then 4953 might be temporarily withdrawn for repairs, and could return to service.

Scott

01 Dec 2014, 11:36 am #4

(30 Nov 2014, 6:07 pm)Dan Interesting, though I think that it will remain as an 'investigation'...

I'd imagine that the cost of installing every face-to-face seat on a bus with footrests would outweigh the costs of replacing the seat moquette periodically.

Most manufacturers don't offer seating layouts without some face to face seating, hence the difficulties with the seating layouts. Footrests will take up space, so may not be ideal.

Scott

01 Dec 2014, 11:36 am #4

(30 Nov 2014, 6:07 pm)Dan Interesting, though I think that it will remain as an 'investigation'...

I'd imagine that the cost of installing every face-to-face seat on a bus with footrests would outweigh the costs of replacing the seat moquette periodically.

Most manufacturers don't offer seating layouts without some face to face seating, hence the difficulties with the seating layouts. Footrests will take up space, so may not be ideal.

~~Diamond One~~

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01 Dec 2014, 3:42 pm #5

(01 Dec 2014, 11:19 am)Scott But then 4953 might be temporarily withdrawn for repairs, and could return to service.

i heard from a fellow bus enthusiast of mine that 4953 is at Smiles Engineering so therefore it is a temp withdrawal no wonder i haven't seen it lately when am in town its either a Scania or something random on there that is not a bendy bus

Diamond One

01 Dec 2014, 3:42 pm #5

(01 Dec 2014, 11:19 am)Scott But then 4953 might be temporarily withdrawn for repairs, and could return to service.

Coppercap40

404

01 Dec 2014, 6:14 pm #6

5329 broke in Pelaw around 1700

Coppercap40

01 Dec 2014, 6:14 pm #6

5329 broke in Pelaw around 1700

~~gtom~~

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01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm #7

Anyone know why the uber annoying radio chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

gtom

01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm #7

Anyone know why the uber annoying radio chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

GuyParkRoyal

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01 Dec 2014, 7:41 pm #8

(01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm)gtom Anyone know why the uber annoying radio chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

Only a guess but could it be due to the 21 being diverted away from Hills Street when the railtrack work was taking place at the time the hybrid B5's were brought into service.
In any event they have had enough time to update the announcments.

GuyParkRoyal

01 Dec 2014, 7:41 pm #8

(01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm)gtom Anyone know why the uber annoying radio chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

BJ10VUS

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01 Dec 2014, 8:18 pm #9

(01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm)gtom Anyone know why the uber annoying radio chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

The last time I was on the 58, the screen didn't display Hills Street either. It went straight to 'Cale Cross House' after leaving Gateshead Interchange. I'm not sure if it's the same for the 56?

Edited 01 Dec 2014, 8:18 pm by BJ10VUS.

BJ10VUS

01 Dec 2014, 8:18 pm #9

(01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm)gtom Anyone know why the uber annoying radio chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

The last time I was on the 58, the screen didn't display Hills Street either. It went straight to 'Cale Cross House' after leaving Gateshead Interchange. I'm not sure if it's the same for the 56?

Adam

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01 Dec 2014, 9:05 pm #10

(01 Dec 2014, 8:18 pm)BJ10VUS The last time I was on the 58, the screen didn't display Hills Street either. It went straight to 'Cale Cross House' after leaving Gateshead Interchange. I'm not sure if it's the same for the 56?

Neither does the X1. The screen/announcements go straight from "Gateshead" to "John Dobson Street", even though it does stop at Hills Street. The 56 however does feature Hills Street on the screens and announcements, but refers to the stop as "Bridge Street" instead.

Edited 01 Dec 2014, 9:33 pm by Adam.

Adam

01 Dec 2014, 9:05 pm #10

(01 Dec 2014, 8:18 pm)BJ10VUS The last time I was on the 58, the screen didn't display Hills Street either. It went straight to 'Cale Cross House' after leaving Gateshead Interchange. I'm not sure if it's the same for the 56?

~~gtom~~

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01 Dec 2014, 9:12 pm #11

Curious. Wonder if it's not on as default in case of diversion?

gtom

01 Dec 2014, 9:12 pm #11

Curious. Wonder if it's not on as default in case of diversion?

Dan

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01 Dec 2014, 10:25 pm #12

The next Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President in for repaint is in the form of Percy Main's 6033.

Dan

01 Dec 2014, 10:25 pm #12

The next Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President in for repaint is in the form of Percy Main's 6033.

idiot

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02 Dec 2014, 12:00 am #13

Services have been diverted this evening from the High Level Bridge this evening due to emergency services there (via friends Facebook status)

idiot

02 Dec 2014, 12:00 am #13

Services have been diverted this evening from the High Level Bridge this evening due to emergency services there (via friends Facebook status)

R852 PRG

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02 Dec 2014, 4:10 pm #14

Not sure if it's been reported - but newly repainted President 6026 has returned to Chester and operated Scholars Service 887 this evening.

bazaba

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R852 PRG

02 Dec 2014, 4:10 pm #14

Not sure if it's been reported - but newly repainted President 6026 has returned to Chester and operated Scholars Service 887 this evening.

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

Dan

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02 Dec 2014, 10:57 pm #15

Percy Main's Volvo B10BLE 5166 and Deptford's Scania L94UB 5202 returned to their respective depots from loan to Riverside earlier tonight.

Dan

02 Dec 2014, 10:57 pm #15

Percy Main's Volvo B10BLE 5166 and Deptford's Scania L94UB 5202 returned to their respective depots from loan to Riverside earlier tonight.

gneasy91

03 Dec 2014, 12:47 am #16

I think silver arrows should be renumbred toblike say 12 and 12A
And in sunderland changes which we dont know wts been planned extended to doxford park

gneasy91

03 Dec 2014, 12:47 am #16

I think silver arrows should be renumbred toblike say 12 and 12A
And in sunderland changes which we dont know wts been planned extended to doxford park

Michael

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03 Dec 2014, 9:17 am #17

(03 Dec 2014, 12:47 am)gneasy91 I think silver arrows should be renumbred toblike say 12 and 12A
And in sunderland changes which we dont know wts been planned extended to doxford park

Although i agree it would be good to have the Silver Arrows going to Doxford Park, i think we'll just see them to Silksworth.

I think passengers may get mixed up with 12/12A (due to Stagecoach's service 12), so 2/2A is alright

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

03 Dec 2014, 9:17 am #17

(03 Dec 2014, 12:47 am)gneasy91 I think silver arrows should be renumbred toblike say 12 and 12A
And in sunderland changes which we dont know wts been planned extended to doxford park

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Scott

03 Dec 2014, 9:30 am #18

(03 Dec 2014, 9:17 am)Michael Although i agree it would be good to have the Silver Arrows going to Doxford Park, i think we'll just see them to Silksworth.

I think passengers may get mixed up with 12/12A (due to Stagecoach's service 12), so 2/2A is alright

Correct me if I am wrong, but the silver arrows are currently 2A and 2C, so why not change them to 2A and 2B.

Scott

03 Dec 2014, 9:30 am #18

(03 Dec 2014, 9:17 am)Michael Although i agree it would be good to have the Silver Arrows going to Doxford Park, i think we'll just see them to Silksworth.

I think passengers may get mixed up with 12/12A (due to Stagecoach's service 12), so 2/2A is alright

Correct me if I am wrong, but the silver arrows are currently 2A and 2C, so why not change them to 2A and 2B.

Michael

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03 Dec 2014, 9:38 am #19

(03 Dec 2014, 9:30 am)Scott Correct me if I am wrong, but the silver arrows are currently 2A and 2C, so why not change them to 2A and 2B.

I thought we could of seen a 42/42A, i think GNE will want it simple.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

03 Dec 2014, 9:38 am #19

(03 Dec 2014, 9:30 am)Scott Correct me if I am wrong, but the silver arrows are currently 2A and 2C, so why not change them to 2A and 2B.

I thought we could of seen a 42/42A, i think GNE will want it simple.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

gneasy91

03 Dec 2014, 10:57 am #20

Oh aye yeah 42/42A silver arrows brand

gneasy91

03 Dec 2014, 10:57 am #20

Oh aye yeah 42/42A silver arrows brand

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