(10 Aug 2015, 5:59 pm)danpick The new Dyson is it, think I'll do it from Newcastle to Middlesbrough if it doesn't break down.
(10 Aug 2015, 5:59 pm)danpick The new Dyson is it, think I'll do it from Newcastle to Middlesbrough if it doesn't break down.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)Jimmi Not the biggest fan of Peterlee especially the Bus Station.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)Jimmi Not the biggest fan of Peterlee especially the Bus Station.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)citaro5284 To be honest there can be a quite a number of faults that can go wrong with them. Each unit is basicaly a PC, and we all know what they are like when they go wrong - the kits in the Quaylinks are coming up to 5 year old (how many of us would keep a laptop that long), each unit also has the software on to run the NSA programme. Then there is a Flash Card (which can and will corrupt in time) which holds all the data. Then you have all the associated wiring from the unit to the monitor(s) and speakers (which can come loose with going over road humps etc) along with linking the unit actually into the vehicles electrical system - they are not that straight forward piece of kit.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)citaro5284 To be honest there can be a quite a number of faults that can go wrong with them. Each unit is basicaly a PC, and we all know what they are like when they go wrong - the kits in the Quaylinks are coming up to 5 year old (how many of us would keep a laptop that long), each unit also has the software on to run the NSA programme. Then there is a Flash Card (which can and will corrupt in time) which holds all the data. Then you have all the associated wiring from the unit to the monitor(s) and speakers (which can come loose with going over road humps etc) along with linking the unit actually into the vehicles electrical system - they are not that straight forward piece of kit.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:12 pm)aureolin It was more the software I was referring to. Though are there any plans to update the oldest examples, given that support for XPe officially ends in Jan 2016?
(10 Aug 2015, 6:12 pm)aureolin It was more the software I was referring to. Though are there any plans to update the oldest examples, given that support for XPe officially ends in Jan 2016?
(10 Aug 2015, 5:57 pm)Michael Any surprise movements then Dan?
(10 Aug 2015, 5:57 pm)Michael Any surprise movements then Dan?
(10 Aug 2015, 6:15 pm)BusLoverMum Some of the Arriva ones have a few problems with keeping the audio and visual announcements in sync - and the accuracy of the announcements is only as good as the GPS. If that goes off, as it did on a bus I was on last week, then the NSAs stop entirely (as well as the bus disappearing off the live map)
(10 Aug 2015, 6:15 pm)BusLoverMum Some of the Arriva ones have a few problems with keeping the audio and visual announcements in sync - and the accuracy of the announcements is only as good as the GPS. If that goes off, as it did on a bus I was on last week, then the NSAs stop entirely (as well as the bus disappearing off the live map)
(10 Aug 2015, 6:17 pm)Dan The following Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer vehicles have been withdrawn from service (most of which are now at Saltmeadows Road awaiting disposal)
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It may be worth mentioning that Peterlee Depot currently retain Deptford's "Northern" branded Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer 547 (NA52 AXN) and also Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 5161 (T811 CBW) - the higher PVR for the duration of the Millburngate Bridge roadworks can certainly account for one of these vehicles being retained until next month, as Peterlee will be covering a PVR of 13 with 14 "indiGo" branded Optare Solos.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:17 pm)Dan The following Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer vehicles have been withdrawn from service (most of which are now at Saltmeadows Road awaiting disposal)
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It may be worth mentioning that Peterlee Depot currently retain Deptford's "Northern" branded Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer 547 (NA52 AXN) and also Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 5161 (T811 CBW) - the higher PVR for the duration of the Millburngate Bridge roadworks can certainly account for one of these vehicles being retained until next month, as Peterlee will be covering a PVR of 13 with 14 "indiGo" branded Optare Solos.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)Jimmi Peterlee isn't a great area for this sort of thing especially with the layout of Peterlee Bus Station especially when you are swapping buses around in the case of today.
There is the worry that if a event marketed to enthusiasts it would be mistreated, there apparently was a few messing around at the Quaylink launch last Monday.
What happened was two chavs went up to some of us asking what we were doing etc. Then later we had bus ******* shouted at us, although some of us had left by this point and some may not have been paying attention. Not the biggest fan of Peterlee especially the Bus Station.
(10 Aug 2015, 6:03 pm)Jimmi Peterlee isn't a great area for this sort of thing especially with the layout of Peterlee Bus Station especially when you are swapping buses around in the case of today.
There is the worry that if a event marketed to enthusiasts it would be mistreated, there apparently was a few messing around at the Quaylink launch last Monday.
What happened was two chavs went up to some of us asking what we were doing etc. Then later we had bus ******* shouted at us, although some of us had left by this point and some may not have been paying attention. Not the biggest fan of Peterlee especially the Bus Station.
I just kept to myself today. Took a few at the bus station, the tootled off in my car to getvsome on the estates.
(10 Aug 2015, 7:29 pm)S813 FVK Ah. Was that the post about it having its window put out at South Moor?
In that case, it was me. Just so it could get closer to you.
(10 Aug 2015, 7:29 pm)S813 FVK Ah. Was that the post about it having its window put out at South Moor?
In that case, it was me. Just so it could get closer to you.
(10 Aug 2015, 1:11 pm)Michael Go North East schoolboy super fan launches £1.7m indiGoI saw this guy at a driver recruitment event with his dad canny lad
http://www.simplygo.com/news/go-north-ea...hes-indigo
His brand name is quite good for the 9.
(10 Aug 2015, 2:42 pm)Jimmi The numbers on the rear LED screens are enormous!Looking good I got all the solos now including some on Fozz turf last one I needed was 654 but managed to get a shot at the gates of the depot
Go North East: 656 / NK15 GDO by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr
(10 Aug 2015, 5:59 pm)danpick The new Dyson is it, think I'll do it from Newcastle to Middlesbrough if it doesn't break down.3941? That was my lift home from Peterlee didn't sound at all like a Dyson although when I sat down saw some food next to me I handed it in to the driver and he said to me 2nd time someone's handed something in today still on the plus side I got all 14 Solos now
(10 Aug 2015, 1:11 pm)Michael Go North East schoolboy super fan launches £1.7m indiGoI saw this guy at a driver recruitment event with his dad canny lad
http://www.simplygo.com/news/go-north-ea...hes-indigo
His brand name is quite good for the 9.
(10 Aug 2015, 2:42 pm)Jimmi The numbers on the rear LED screens are enormous!Looking good I got all the solos now including some on Fozz turf last one I needed was 654 but managed to get a shot at the gates of the depot
(10 Aug 2015, 5:59 pm)danpick The new Dyson is it, think I'll do it from Newcastle to Middlesbrough if it doesn't break down.3941? That was my lift home from Peterlee didn't sound at all like a Dyson although when I sat down saw some food next to me I handed it in to the driver and he said to me 2nd time someone's handed something in today still on the plus side I got all 14 Solos now
(10 Aug 2015, 7:44 pm)Diamond One I saw this guy at a driver recruitment event with his dad canny lad
Looking good I got all the solos now including some on Fozz turf last one I needed was 654 but managed to get a shot at the gates of the depot
3941? That was my lift home from Peterlee didn't sound at all like a Dyson although when I sat down saw some food next to me I handed it in to the driver and he said to me 2nd time someone's handed something in today still on the plus side I got all 14 Solos now
(10 Aug 2015, 7:44 pm)Diamond One I saw this guy at a driver recruitment event with his dad canny lad
Looking good I got all the solos now including some on Fozz turf last one I needed was 654 but managed to get a shot at the gates of the depot
3941? That was my lift home from Peterlee didn't sound at all like a Dyson although when I sat down saw some food next to me I handed it in to the driver and he said to me 2nd time someone's handed something in today still on the plus side I got all 14 Solos now
(10 Aug 2015, 7:41 pm)citaro5284 I am disappointed at you Robert, I thought you would have picked up on it.
Another clue, it was a Dan post
(10 Aug 2015, 8:07 pm)S813 FVK WHAT!? THE CITARO IN FOR A REPAINT?
(10 Aug 2015, 8:07 pm)S813 FVK WHAT!? THE CITARO IN FOR A REPAINT?
(10 Aug 2015, 8:27 pm)citaro5284 Hit the nail on the head...
And not changing the caps is just sheer laziness
(10 Aug 2015, 8:32 pm)S813 FVK What colour? Orange again? Was you saying it got a window put out just a cover up to throw us off the scent?
Getting nearly as bad as Michael for multiple questions in posts now haha!
(10 Aug 2015, 8:32 pm)S813 FVK What colour? Orange again? Was you saying it got a window put out just a cover up to throw us off the scent?
Getting nearly as bad as Michael for multiple questions in posts now haha!
(10 Aug 2015, 8:37 pm)citaro5284 hahaha.....Michael #2
Not telling the colour....#waitandsee
It did get a window put out, hence why it has gone straight into the paintshop once the window was repaired as it was not due to go in just yet.
(10 Aug 2015, 8:37 pm)citaro5284 hahaha.....Michael #2
Not telling the colour....#waitandsee
It did get a window put out, hence why it has gone straight into the paintshop once the window was repaired as it was not due to go in just yet.
