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Tom



6,138
21 Sep 2015, 4:44 pm #761
Maybe the X97 will be incorporated with the 96, so you could have:

Whickham - Knightside Gardens - Lobley Hill - Gateshead - Newcastle

Then again it won't be any quicker than the 97.
Tom
21 Sep 2015, 4:44 pm #761

Maybe the X97 will be incorporated with the 96, so you could have:

Whickham - Knightside Gardens - Lobley Hill - Gateshead - Newcastle

Then again it won't be any quicker than the 97.

cbma06



2,669
21 Sep 2015, 4:56 pm #762
(21 Sep 2015, 4:29 pm)Michael Did GNE run the canteen at North Shields or was it a public one?

old South Shields depot had a canteen and for public use aswell.


cbma06
21 Sep 2015, 4:56 pm #762

(21 Sep 2015, 4:29 pm)Michael Did GNE run the canteen at North Shields or was it a public one?

old South Shields depot had a canteen and for public use aswell.



21 Sep 2015, 5:34 pm #763
Not to keen on the new corporate livery, it just looks bland.

I was a fan of this version which a few Omnicities carried.

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Rapidsnap
21 Sep 2015, 5:34 pm #763

Not to keen on the new corporate livery, it just looks bland.

I was a fan of this version which a few Omnicities carried.

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Diamond One

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1,793
21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm #764
(21 Sep 2015, 5:34 pm)GMitchelhill Not to keen on the new corporate livery, it just looks bland.

I was a fan of this version which a few Omnicities carried.

Best livery ever for spares they should have kept it
Diamond One
21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm #764

(21 Sep 2015, 5:34 pm)GMitchelhill Not to keen on the new corporate livery, it just looks bland.

I was a fan of this version which a few Omnicities carried.

Best livery ever for spares they should have kept it

B10man



35
21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm #765
Its the 11 that the 96 is interworking with, comes into town as 96 over Tyne Bridge, then into Eldon Sq comes out as 11. 11 goes into Market st terminates in town and goes out as 96 (avioding eldon sq) both 96/11 will be toon link bus.

95 interworks with 64 and both run once an hour.

X97 is basically the old 98A/98 but only runs in rush hour.
97 goes to Metrocentre
97A goes old 97 route to whickham then picks up the old 98A route back around to Whickham front st. All will be highwayman buses

Also 31/32 is scrapped

New 12/12A replaces them. Some slight route changes on these services aswell

49B scrapped
49A is replacement slight changes to route around Winlaton aswell as 49.
B10man
21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm #765

Its the 11 that the 96 is interworking with, comes into town as 96 over Tyne Bridge, then into Eldon Sq comes out as 11. 11 goes into Market st terminates in town and goes out as 96 (avioding eldon sq) both 96/11 will be toon link bus.

95 interworks with 64 and both run once an hour.

X97 is basically the old 98A/98 but only runs in rush hour.
97 goes to Metrocentre
97A goes old 97 route to whickham then picks up the old 98A route back around to Whickham front st. All will be highwayman buses

Also 31/32 is scrapped

New 12/12A replaces them. Some slight route changes on these services aswell

49B scrapped
49A is replacement slight changes to route around Winlaton aswell as 49.

Andreos1



14,251
21 Sep 2015, 5:57 pm #766
(21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm)B10man Its the 11 that the 96 is interworking with, comes into town as 96 over Tyne Bridge, then into Eldon Sq comes out as 11. 11 goes into Market st terminates in town and goes out as 96 (avioding eldon sq) both 96/11 will be toon link bus.

95 interworks with 64 and both run once an hour.

X97 is basically the old 98A/98 but only runs in rush hour.
97 goes to Metrocentre
97A goes old 97 route to whickham then picks up the old 98A route back around to Whickham front st. All will be highwayman buses

Also 31/32 is scrapped

New 12/12A replaces them. Some slight route changes on these services aswell

49B scrapped
49A is replacement slight changes to route around Winlaton aswell as 49.
Had a feeling it my have done the other week, when it was revealed the Omni's were going black.

Just as a thought, could the through route be promoted and have it operate as one service?
It may be taking cross city links to the extreme like.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
21 Sep 2015, 5:57 pm #766

(21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm)B10man Its the 11 that the 96 is interworking with, comes into town as 96 over Tyne Bridge, then into Eldon Sq comes out as 11. 11 goes into Market st terminates in town and goes out as 96 (avioding eldon sq) both 96/11 will be toon link bus.

95 interworks with 64 and both run once an hour.

X97 is basically the old 98A/98 but only runs in rush hour.
97 goes to Metrocentre
97A goes old 97 route to whickham then picks up the old 98A route back around to Whickham front st. All will be highwayman buses

Also 31/32 is scrapped

New 12/12A replaces them. Some slight route changes on these services aswell

49B scrapped
49A is replacement slight changes to route around Winlaton aswell as 49.
Had a feeling it my have done the other week, when it was revealed the Omni's were going black.

Just as a thought, could the through route be promoted and have it operate as one service?
It may be taking cross city links to the extreme like.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



19,175
21 Sep 2015, 6:19 pm #767
(21 Sep 2015, 5:57 pm)Andreos1 Had a feeling it my have done the other week, when it was revealed the Omni's were going black.

Just as a thought, could the through route be promoted and have it operate as one service?
It may be taking cross city links to the extreme like.

That could work, the 35/36 work as a cross city service.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Sep 2015, 6:19 pm #767

(21 Sep 2015, 5:57 pm)Andreos1 Had a feeling it my have done the other week, when it was revealed the Omni's were going black.

Just as a thought, could the through route be promoted and have it operate as one service?
It may be taking cross city links to the extreme like.

That could work, the 35/36 work as a cross city service.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,175
21 Sep 2015, 6:22 pm #768
(21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm)B10man Its the 11 that the 96 is interworking with, comes into town as 96 over Tyne Bridge, then into Eldon Sq comes out as 11. 11 goes into Market st terminates in town and goes out as 96 (avioding eldon sq) both 96/11 will be toon link bus.

95 interworks with 64 and both run once an hour.

X97 is basically the old 98A/98 but only runs in rush hour.
97 goes to Metrocentre
97A goes old 97 route to whickham then picks up the old 98A route back around to Whickham front st. All will be highwayman buses

Also 31/32 is scrapped

New 12/12A replaces them. Some slight route changes on these services aswell

49B scrapped
49A is replacement slight changes to route around Winlaton aswell as 49.

Still think those services could be merged, the 64/64A is pointless!
Edited 21 Sep 2015, 6:48 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Sep 2015, 6:22 pm #768

(21 Sep 2015, 5:50 pm)B10man Its the 11 that the 96 is interworking with, comes into town as 96 over Tyne Bridge, then into Eldon Sq comes out as 11. 11 goes into Market st terminates in town and goes out as 96 (avioding eldon sq) both 96/11 will be toon link bus.

95 interworks with 64 and both run once an hour.

X97 is basically the old 98A/98 but only runs in rush hour.
97 goes to Metrocentre
97A goes old 97 route to whickham then picks up the old 98A route back around to Whickham front st. All will be highwayman buses

Also 31/32 is scrapped

New 12/12A replaces them. Some slight route changes on these services aswell

49B scrapped
49A is replacement slight changes to route around Winlaton aswell as 49.

Still think those services could be merged, the 64/64A is pointless!


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



14,251
21 Sep 2015, 6:33 pm #769
(21 Sep 2015, 6:19 pm)Michael That could work, the 35/36 work as a cross city service.

The only issue would be the fact the two terminating points for the 11 and 96 (as the crow flies), aren't too far apart.

I have visions of someone hopping on, thinking they're on the bus for a short trip. 
Might need to take a picnic!

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
21 Sep 2015, 6:33 pm #769

(21 Sep 2015, 6:19 pm)Michael That could work, the 35/36 work as a cross city service.

The only issue would be the fact the two terminating points for the 11 and 96 (as the crow flies), aren't too far apart.

I have visions of someone hopping on, thinking they're on the bus for a short trip. 
Might need to take a picnic!


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

B10man



35
21 Sep 2015, 6:35 pm #770
Its probably becuase Eldon Square is so congested
B10man
21 Sep 2015, 6:35 pm #770

Its probably becuase Eldon Square is so congested

Michael



19,175
21 Sep 2015, 6:49 pm #771
(21 Sep 2015, 6:35 pm)B10man Its probably becuase Eldon Square is so congested

Is the new 64 route the one they proposed in the consultation?

Running between Gateshead, Rose Street and Yetholm Road only?

If so why couldn't they just let the 95 do the full route?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Sep 2015, 6:49 pm #771

(21 Sep 2015, 6:35 pm)B10man Its probably becuase Eldon Square is so congested

Is the new 64 route the one they proposed in the consultation?

Running between Gateshead, Rose Street and Yetholm Road only?

If so why couldn't they just let the 95 do the full route?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
21 Sep 2015, 6:51 pm #772
Just a wild stab in the dark here but:
Is the font used for the route numbers the same on the X1 and 4? If so, is this to reflect the relationship between the two services?
S813 FVK
21 Sep 2015, 6:51 pm #772

Just a wild stab in the dark here but:
Is the font used for the route numbers the same on the X1 and 4? If so, is this to reflect the relationship between the two services?

Dan

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18,128
21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm #773
(21 Sep 2015, 6:51 pm)S813 FVK Just a wild stab in the dark here but:
Is the font used for the route numbers the same on the X1 and 4? If so, is this to reflect the relationship between the two services?

No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.
Dan
21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm #773

(21 Sep 2015, 6:51 pm)S813 FVK Just a wild stab in the dark here but:
Is the font used for the route numbers the same on the X1 and 4? If so, is this to reflect the relationship between the two services?

No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.

Michael



19,175
21 Sep 2015, 6:54 pm #774
(21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm)Dan No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.

Who ever done it, they did a good job.

Will they be doing anymore for future services?
Edited 21 Sep 2015, 6:54 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Sep 2015, 6:54 pm #774

(21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm)Dan No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.

Who ever done it, they did a good job.

Will they be doing anymore for future services?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
21 Sep 2015, 7:06 pm #775
(21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm)Dan No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.

Ah. Seems incredibly similar to the ethnocentric font so thought that they used that font rather than the number being hand drawn.
S813 FVK
21 Sep 2015, 7:06 pm #775

(21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm)Dan No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.

Ah. Seems incredibly similar to the ethnocentric font so thought that they used that font rather than the number being hand drawn.

citaro5284



3,234
21 Sep 2015, 7:08 pm #776
(21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm)Dan No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.

(21 Sep 2015, 6:54 pm)Michael Who ever done it, they did a good job.

Will they be doing anymore for future services?

(21 Sep 2015, 7:06 pm)S813 FVK Ah. Seems incredibly similar to the ethnocentric font so thought that they used that font rather than the number being hand drawn.

And it was not me....I have not got the patience
citaro5284
21 Sep 2015, 7:08 pm #776

(21 Sep 2015, 6:53 pm)Dan No - both of these numbers were drawn by hand rather than a specific font.

(21 Sep 2015, 6:54 pm)Michael Who ever done it, they did a good job.

Will they be doing anymore for future services?

(21 Sep 2015, 7:06 pm)S813 FVK Ah. Seems incredibly similar to the ethnocentric font so thought that they used that font rather than the number being hand drawn.

And it was not me....I have not got the patience

Michael



19,175
21 Sep 2015, 7:09 pm #777
(21 Sep 2015, 7:08 pm)citaro5284 And it was not me....I have not got the patience

I wouldn't either anyway i can't draw at all, i'm terrible.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Sep 2015, 7:09 pm #777

(21 Sep 2015, 7:08 pm)citaro5284 And it was not me....I have not got the patience

I wouldn't either anyway i can't draw at all, i'm terrible.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
21 Sep 2015, 7:11 pm #778
Can i just apologise for bringing up the topic of destinations again. I didn't even realise what i had done until i read the replies haha!
S813 FVK
21 Sep 2015, 7:11 pm #778

Can i just apologise for bringing up the topic of destinations again. I didn't even realise what i had done until i read the replies haha!

Diamond One

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1,793
21 Sep 2015, 8:03 pm #779
(21 Sep 2015, 7:09 pm)Michael I wouldn't either anyway i can't draw at all, i'm terrible.

No matter if your a rubbish drawer or not it's still classed as art as Niel Bucannan once said you don't have to be good at Art to be artist
Diamond One
21 Sep 2015, 8:03 pm #779

(21 Sep 2015, 7:09 pm)Michael I wouldn't either anyway i can't draw at all, i'm terrible.

No matter if your a rubbish drawer or not it's still classed as art as Niel Bucannan once said you don't have to be good at Art to be artist

Michael



19,175
21 Sep 2015, 8:08 pm #780
(21 Sep 2015, 8:03 pm)Diamond One No matter if your a rubbish drawer or not it's still classed as art as Niel Bucannan once said you don't have to be good at Art to be artist

Haha, trust me Bazza, i'm terrible.

Loved Art Attack when i was little.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Sep 2015, 8:08 pm #780

(21 Sep 2015, 8:03 pm)Diamond One No matter if your a rubbish drawer or not it's still classed as art as Niel Bucannan once said you don't have to be good at Art to be artist

Haha, trust me Bazza, i'm terrible.

Loved Art Attack when i was little.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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