(23 Sep 2015, 8:12 pm)Michael Which is your fav Bazza Gas or the B5's?
(23 Sep 2015, 8:12 pm)Michael Which is your fav Bazza Gas or the B5's?
(23 Sep 2015, 8:12 pm)Michael Which is your fav Bazza Gas or the B5's?
(23 Sep 2015, 8:12 pm)Michael Which is your fav Bazza Gas or the B5's?
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Keep connected while on the indigo...
Most of the "indiGo" and "Wear Tees Xpress" branded vehicles at Peterlee are now fitted with free passenger Wi-Fi - any which haven't yet been installed should be very shortly. Quite a few passengers have been using the free service already, despite it not being promoted yet!
(23 Sep 2015, 11:05 pm)G-CPTN You (lucky) guys have the option of hybrids.
Here in the sticks we have to put up with only diesels (B9TLs for the TEN and Scanias for the X84/X85 I believe).
Oh, and we are even pleased when an MPD turns up (better than no bus at all).
For the Tynedale Links in and around Hexham, the MPDs are OK.
Whilst it would be nice to have a bespoke-liveried Solo for the AD122, allocating plain yellow MPDs mean that there are backup vehicles available that don't look out of place.
(23 Sep 2015, 11:05 pm)G-CPTN You (lucky) guys have the option of hybrids.
Here in the sticks we have to put up with only diesels (B9TLs for the TEN and Scanias for the X84/X85 I believe).
Oh, and we are even pleased when an MPD turns up (better than no bus at all).
For the Tynedale Links in and around Hexham, the MPDs are OK.
Whilst it would be nice to have a bespoke-liveried Solo for the AD122, allocating plain yellow MPDs mean that there are backup vehicles available that don't look out of place.
(24 Sep 2015, 7:27 am)Dan Keep connected while on the indigo...
Most of the "indiGo" and "Wear Tees Xpress" branded vehicles at Peterlee are now fitted with free passenger Wi-Fi - any which haven't yet been installed should be very shortly. Quite a few passengers have been using the free service already, despite it not being promoted yet!
(24 Sep 2015, 7:27 am)Dan Keep connected while on the indigo...
Most of the "indiGo" and "Wear Tees Xpress" branded vehicles at Peterlee are now fitted with free passenger Wi-Fi - any which haven't yet been installed should be very shortly. Quite a few passengers have been using the free service already, despite it not being promoted yet!
(22 Sep 2015, 8:18 pm)G-CPTN So how does the 'disabled' access function?http://www.stevenknightmedia.com/uploads...0_orig.jpg
It looks like a high-floor vehicle and a rather narrow entrance door.
(22 Sep 2015, 8:18 pm)G-CPTN So how does the 'disabled' access function?http://www.stevenknightmedia.com/uploads...0_orig.jpg
It looks like a high-floor vehicle and a rather narrow entrance door.
(24 Sep 2015, 9:11 am)Michael The B9's aren't bad, worse buses have being built in the past.
That's the only problem for the AD122 if GNE put Solo Sr's on it, from the current fleet is numbers. Currently there's 4 Sunderland Connect ones.... 3 hybrid and a Diesel spare... only can be put on the AD122 if they loose the contract of the 700/701... which is to run out in June 2016...Honestly think GNE will keep the contract though....
(24 Sep 2015, 9:11 am)Michael The B9's aren't bad, worse buses have being built in the past.
That's the only problem for the AD122 if GNE put Solo Sr's on it, from the current fleet is numbers. Currently there's 4 Sunderland Connect ones.... 3 hybrid and a Diesel spare... only can be put on the AD122 if they loose the contract of the 700/701... which is to run out in June 2016...Honestly think GNE will keep the contract though....
(24 Sep 2015, 9:49 am)northern156 Could be a bit of a far cry but another option could be attaining another Solo SR (or other vehicle) from another operator? Not likely IMO but didn't Hexham gain some other vehicles recently off Snaith's?
Going to the Hybrid discussion - I really am a fan of the Angel B5LHs (just not some of the places they serve) and I do rather like Arriva's examples too for the 308. However, it has to be said that when you've been on mostly hybrid/gas buses for several hours it really does develop a craving for a full diesel bus! Last time I had a run to Blyth and back on the X5 for no real reason apart from I wanted a large engine powering me along!
(24 Sep 2015, 9:49 am)northern156 Could be a bit of a far cry but another option could be attaining another Solo SR (or other vehicle) from another operator? Not likely IMO but didn't Hexham gain some other vehicles recently off Snaith's?
Going to the Hybrid discussion - I really am a fan of the Angel B5LHs (just not some of the places they serve) and I do rather like Arriva's examples too for the 308. However, it has to be said that when you've been on mostly hybrid/gas buses for several hours it really does develop a craving for a full diesel bus! Last time I had a run to Blyth and back on the X5 for no real reason apart from I wanted a large engine powering me along!
(24 Sep 2015, 9:47 am)RM2186 http://www.stevenknightmedia.com/uploads...0_orig.jpg
This linky should answer your question. Photo is courtesy of Scania (UK)
(24 Sep 2015, 9:47 am)RM2186 http://www.stevenknightmedia.com/uploads...0_orig.jpg
This linky should answer your question. Photo is courtesy of Scania (UK)
Riverside's former "The Highwayman" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 5218 (NK54 NVO) has returned to service following repaint into a green base livery. It is the same shade of green which is used on the "Lambton Worm" branded vehicles. 5227 (NK54 NWA) has arrived at Saltmeadows Road for the same treatment.
Deptford's Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5326 (NK58 DWD) is now branded as "See it, Do it, Sunderland".
(24 Sep 2015, 11:12 am)Dan Riverside's former "The Highwayman" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 5218 (NK54 NVO) has returned to service following repaint into a green base livery. It is the same shade of green which is used on the "Lambton Worm" branded vehicles. 5227 (NK54 NWA) has arrived at Saltmeadows Road for the same treatment.
Deptford's Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5326 (NK58 DWD) is now branded as "See it, Do it, Sunderland".
(24 Sep 2015, 11:12 am)Dan Riverside's former "The Highwayman" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 5218 (NK54 NVO) has returned to service following repaint into a green base livery. It is the same shade of green which is used on the "Lambton Worm" branded vehicles. 5227 (NK54 NWA) has arrived at Saltmeadows Road for the same treatment.
Deptford's Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5326 (NK58 DWD) is now branded as "See it, Do it, Sunderland".
Not sure if been reported elsewhere:
http://www.route-one.net/industry/pedal-...t-forward/
"Go North East (GNE) has provided buses for TTN to test Footright. It has so far been trialled in vehicles produced by Optare, Scania, Volvo and Wrightbus, although Mr Thompson says that the unit is compatible with all types, regardless of age."
Seems like a good idea, this system - although I'd imagine it could be a pain for drivers who are already used to their driving?
(24 Sep 2015, 1:42 pm)Andreos1 Thought they would have been going into a back-seat role to be honest, rather than staying on main front-line duties
(24 Sep 2015, 1:42 pm)Andreos1 Thought they would have been going into a back-seat role to be honest, rather than staying on main front-line duties
(24 Sep 2015, 1:34 pm)Michael Looking at recent photos of the 680.. it looks to be getting decent passengers, although its every 2 hours on parts of the route.... how is the 682 doing?
(24 Sep 2015, 1:34 pm)Michael Looking at recent photos of the 680.. it looks to be getting decent passengers, although its every 2 hours on parts of the route.... how is the 682 doing?
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