I hope 3822,3832 are allocated to the airshow today but i have doubts as red arrow b9s are spare and Gne may take those for the publicity
(24 Jul 2016, 9:53 am)V514DFT I gotta say it was pretty sad riding the last ever 17 last night,it was kinda an end of an era,11 and 42 start today
(24 Jul 2016, 9:53 am)V514DFT I gotta say it was pretty sad riding the last ever 17 last night,it was kinda an end of an era,11 and 42 start today
(24 Jul 2016, 9:59 am)citaro5284 I agree. I can remember the 317 using Atlanteans and Olympians, then it went all modern with the Optare Excels. Route never changed for years either, Whitley Bay to North Shields Ferry via Preston Grange.
(24 Jul 2016, 9:59 am)citaro5284 I agree. I can remember the 317 using Atlanteans and Olympians, then it went all modern with the Optare Excels. Route never changed for years either, Whitley Bay to North Shields Ferry via Preston Grange.
(24 Jul 2016, 10:03 am)South Tyne Lad I felt the same with the 11, Don't know how long it ran but I've loved everytime I rode it.
I mostly had B10BLEs on It but had 4930 yesterday.
Does anyone know how long it operated for?
(24 Jul 2016, 10:03 am)South Tyne Lad I felt the same with the 11, Don't know how long it ran but I've loved everytime I rode it.
I mostly had B10BLEs on It but had 4930 yesterday.
Does anyone know how long it operated for?
The old 11 was created whenever the 69A was renumbered 67 and made to run between Metrocentre and Wardley only. I would say this was around 2013 as the 10B was introduced to replace the 11 to Low Prudhoe allowing the 11 to replace the 69A from Blackhall Mill (since that part of the route is secured by Nexus).
(24 Jul 2016, 9:53 am)V514DFT I gotta say it was pretty sad riding the last ever 17 last night,it was kinda an end of an era,11 and 42 start today
(24 Jul 2016, 9:53 am)V514DFT I gotta say it was pretty sad riding the last ever 17 last night,it was kinda an end of an era,11 and 42 start today
What bus will operate the New 10X service from tomorrow. I know the morning 11a used to be operated by a Red corporate Solar and a Metrocentre X66 liveried Streetlite.
Also why was the number: 11 chosen for the new Blue Arrow 11, could not of been allocated a different route number?
(24 Jul 2016, 2:30 pm)thetravelman What bus will operate the New 10X service from tomorrow. I know the morning 11a used to be operated by a Red corporate Solar and a Metrocentre X66 liveried Streetlite.
Also why was the number: 11 chosen for the new Blue Arrow 11, could not of been allocated a different route number?
(24 Jul 2016, 2:30 pm)thetravelman What bus will operate the New 10X service from tomorrow. I know the morning 11a used to be operated by a Red corporate Solar and a Metrocentre X66 liveried Streetlite.
Also why was the number: 11 chosen for the new Blue Arrow 11, could not of been allocated a different route number?
(24 Jul 2016, 2:35 pm)Dan 0704 #10X (Prudhoe - Newcastle) - X66 Streetlite
0708 #10X (Hexham - Newcastle) - TEN Volvo B9TL
0716 #10X (Prudhoe - Newcastle) - GNE Red Volvo B7TL
1652 #10X (Newcastle - Prudhoe) - GNE Red Volvo B7TL
1722 #10X (Newcastle - Hexham) - TEN Volvo B9TL
I think it makes sense numbering the new Blue Arrow as 11, as it's a (marginally) faster version of the 1 service, between Wallsend and Gateshead.
(24 Jul 2016, 2:35 pm)Dan 0704 #10X (Prudhoe - Newcastle) - X66 Streetlite
0708 #10X (Hexham - Newcastle) - TEN Volvo B9TL
0716 #10X (Prudhoe - Newcastle) - GNE Red Volvo B7TL
1652 #10X (Newcastle - Prudhoe) - GNE Red Volvo B7TL
1722 #10X (Newcastle - Hexham) - TEN Volvo B9TL
I think it makes sense numbering the new Blue Arrow as 11, as it's a (marginally) faster version of the 1 service, between Wallsend and Gateshead.
On route 327 its got on the timetable it stops at jesmond road youth hostel is this service for alike dfds or by the sound of it a local express service
Got an email from "Go North East" this morning:
A bus donated by Go North East to St Oswald’s Hospice is set to be on the road very soon – raking in much-needed funds for the charity.
Go North East recently gave a double decker to the regional charity and St Oswald’s appealed to the public for ideas of how it could be used to raise money.
Taking everyone's ideas on board, they have decided to turn the vehicle into a mobile shop, information bureau and even a Santa’s grotto at Christmas.
Work to take out all the seats and refit the bus is underway.
The bus will be given new livery on the exterior to create brand awareness for the charity and its services.
Andrew Moir, head of retail at St Oswald’s said: “We’re currently working with local design companies to look at how the bus could be kitted out.
“For us it means we can take St Oswald’s to different areas in the North East that might not necessarily have a shop, or where people might not have heard of us.
“It means we can engage with a lot more people in the community.”
The hospice has been caring for children, young people and adults with incurable conditions in Tyne and Wear for 30 years. They help manage their symptoms and give support to help people do the things that are important to them.
Stephen King, head of marketing and retail at Go North East, said: “St Oswald’s does incredible work in our region and we were more than happy to help them boost their fundraising efforts.”
Speaking about what it means to St Oswald’s, Andrew Moir added: “Without Go North East this opportunity would not have arisen. We couldn’t have used hospice funds to buy a bus – it would have just stayed as an idea. It’s a fantastic gesture and we are very thankful.”
The charity is hoping to raise extra awareness by taking the bus to various festivals in the region.
They are also hoping local councils will get involved too.
Fleet number is: 6034 (V334 LGC)
(25 Jul 2016, 8:05 am)S813 FVK The bus was 6040?
(25 Jul 2016, 8:05 am)S813 FVK The bus was 6040?
