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LeeCalder



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02 Aug 2016, 11:15 pm #41
(02 Aug 2016, 8:54 pm)Ambassador Any chance of the demo/loan/whatever we're calling it ending up trialing on the 21? Hybrids due off next year and the two 2006 models are a bit ropey

I'd still rather have a 2005 model! The journey goes a lot quicker, haha.
LeeCalder
02 Aug 2016, 11:15 pm #41

(02 Aug 2016, 8:54 pm)Ambassador Any chance of the demo/loan/whatever we're calling it ending up trialing on the 21? Hybrids due off next year and the two 2006 models are a bit ropey

I'd still rather have a 2005 model! The journey goes a lot quicker, haha.

Jamie M

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03 Aug 2016, 6:36 am #42
Are GNE passes (key/mticket) valid on Nexus 900 if GNE has been awarded the service?
Jamie M
03 Aug 2016, 6:36 am #42

Are GNE passes (key/mticket) valid on Nexus 900 if GNE has been awarded the service?

Dan

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03 Aug 2016, 7:25 am #43
(03 Aug 2016, 6:36 am)Jamie M Are GNE passes (key/mticket) valid on Nexus 900 if GNE has been awarded the service?

No. Metro tickets only.
Dan
03 Aug 2016, 7:25 am #43

(03 Aug 2016, 6:36 am)Jamie M Are GNE passes (key/mticket) valid on Nexus 900 if GNE has been awarded the service?

No. Metro tickets only.

EL1TE

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03 Aug 2016, 9:07 am #44
Theres a Brighton and Hove Omnidekka at Saltmeadows for repaint
5324 was also there
EL1TE
03 Aug 2016, 9:07 am #44

Theres a Brighton and Hove Omnidekka at Saltmeadows for repaint
5324 was also there

Michael



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03 Aug 2016, 9:41 am #45
(03 Aug 2016, 9:07 am)EL1TE Theres a Brighton and Hove Omnidekka at Saltmeadows for repaint
5324 was also there

Could be one of YN04GJU (624) & YN04GJV (625), as they were seen a few days heading up here.

How many more Onidekka's are GNE getting from Brighton?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
03 Aug 2016, 9:41 am #45

(03 Aug 2016, 9:07 am)EL1TE Theres a Brighton and Hove Omnidekka at Saltmeadows for repaint
5324 was also there

Could be one of YN04GJU (624) & YN04GJV (625), as they were seen a few days heading up here.

How many more Onidekka's are GNE getting from Brighton?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

EL1TE

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03 Aug 2016, 10:58 am #46
(03 Aug 2016, 9:41 am)Michael Could be one of YN04GJU (624) & YN04GJV (625), as they were seen a few days heading up here.

How many more Onidekka's are GNE getting from Brighton?

I saw 6136 and 6138 at Stanley, so it could be 6137..
EL1TE
03 Aug 2016, 10:58 am #46

(03 Aug 2016, 9:41 am)Michael Could be one of YN04GJU (624) & YN04GJV (625), as they were seen a few days heading up here.

How many more Onidekka's are GNE getting from Brighton?

I saw 6136 and 6138 at Stanley, so it could be 6137..

South Tyne Lad

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03 Aug 2016, 11:18 am #47
Anyone know where 793 is today?
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South Tyne Lad
03 Aug 2016, 11:18 am #47

Anyone know where 793 is today?

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03 Aug 2016, 11:19 am #48
(03 Aug 2016, 11:18 am)South Tyne Lad Anyone know where 793 is today?
I'm on it - 10B just at station to prudhoe now.
Jamie M
03 Aug 2016, 11:19 am #48

(03 Aug 2016, 11:18 am)South Tyne Lad Anyone know where 793 is today?
I'm on it - 10B just at station to prudhoe now.

South Tyne Lad

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03 Aug 2016, 11:23 am #49
(03 Aug 2016, 11:19 am)Jamie M I'm on it - 10B just at station to prudhoe now.

Cheers Jamie
Edited 03 Aug 2016, 11:23 am by South Tyne Lad.
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South Tyne Lad
03 Aug 2016, 11:23 am #49

(03 Aug 2016, 11:19 am)Jamie M I'm on it - 10B just at station to prudhoe now.

Cheers Jamie

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South Tyne Lad

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03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm #50
Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.
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South Tyne Lad
03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm #50

Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

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Andreos1



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03 Aug 2016, 2:06 pm #51
(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

Had my first go on a Streetdeck at the weekend. Didn't blag a table seat unfortunately.
Although this ride seemed slow (struggled up the A1 sliproad), I have seen others overtake Omni's on the same section. It did sound and feel more powerful than the hybrids do.

I didn't rattle or sound windy, ike the B9's with the opening front/side windows tend to do.

The small windows and excess of frames are obviously for a reason, but do my head in if not in the right seat (similar to Voyagers).

Haven't been on the demo yet due to work commitments and after seeing the traffic chaos in and around Blaydon tonight, a ride on it isn't likely to be tonight!
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
03 Aug 2016, 2:06 pm #51

(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

Had my first go on a Streetdeck at the weekend. Didn't blag a table seat unfortunately.
Although this ride seemed slow (struggled up the A1 sliproad), I have seen others overtake Omni's on the same section. It did sound and feel more powerful than the hybrids do.

I didn't rattle or sound windy, ike the B9's with the opening front/side windows tend to do.

The small windows and excess of frames are obviously for a reason, but do my head in if not in the right seat (similar to Voyagers).

Haven't been on the demo yet due to work commitments and after seeing the traffic chaos in and around Blaydon tonight, a ride on it isn't likely to be tonight!

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Jimmi

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03 Aug 2016, 2:14 pm #52
(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

I had a go on the EYMS B5TL/EvoSeti yesterday afternoon from Blaydon to Newcastle and I quite liked it, seemed to perform alright although sadly there isn't really any hills on that section of the route to see how it does on them which is a shame as I'd quite like to see how it does on hills. Pity it probably doesn't have a Tachno as I think it would be interesting to see how it would do on the X9/X10.
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Jimmi
03 Aug 2016, 2:14 pm #52

(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

I had a go on the EYMS B5TL/EvoSeti yesterday afternoon from Blaydon to Newcastle and I quite liked it, seemed to perform alright although sadly there isn't really any hills on that section of the route to see how it does on them which is a shame as I'd quite like to see how it does on hills. Pity it probably doesn't have a Tachno as I think it would be interesting to see how it would do on the X9/X10.

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BusLoverMum



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03 Aug 2016, 2:28 pm #53
(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

Only tried it out between MetroCentre and Eldon Square, but it seemed pretty decent.

Hated the seats, mind. Rock hard.
BusLoverMum
03 Aug 2016, 2:28 pm #53

(03 Aug 2016, 1:57 pm)South Tyne Lad Anyone else on here think that the B5TL ( 793 ) is a lot better than the Streetdeck?  
I certainly think it's better than the Streetdeck.

Only tried it out between MetroCentre and Eldon Square, but it seemed pretty decent.

Hated the seats, mind. Rock hard.

Jamie M

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03 Aug 2016, 4:25 pm #54
(03 Aug 2016, 2:28 pm)BusLoverMum Only tried it out between MetroCentre and Eldon Square, but it seemed pretty decent.

Hated the seats, mind. Rock hard.
It reminded me of 547 on the 15, backbreaker. I didn't really like 793, pretty mediocre ride quality and not exactly powerful.
https://flic.kr/p/KML7yK

On another note, I dislike the newer omnidekkas (3996 especially). 3996 sounds and feels like NK06JXC, which I also rode today. Sluggish and extremely loud. YN04GJE/YN04GJF are by far the best of the omnidekkas - they actually get shifting and engine audio isn't obnoxious.
Jamie M
03 Aug 2016, 4:25 pm #54

(03 Aug 2016, 2:28 pm)BusLoverMum Only tried it out between MetroCentre and Eldon Square, but it seemed pretty decent.

Hated the seats, mind. Rock hard.
It reminded me of 547 on the 15, backbreaker. I didn't really like 793, pretty mediocre ride quality and not exactly powerful.
https://flic.kr/p/KML7yK

On another note, I dislike the newer omnidekkas (3996 especially). 3996 sounds and feels like NK06JXC, which I also rode today. Sluggish and extremely loud. YN04GJE/YN04GJF are by far the best of the omnidekkas - they actually get shifting and engine audio isn't obnoxious.

Jamie M

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03 Aug 2016, 4:27 pm #55
(03 Aug 2016, 2:06 pm)Andreos1 Haven't been on the demo yet due to work commitments and after seeing the traffic chaos in and around Blaydon tonight, a ride on it isn't likely to be tonight!

A vehicle hit the bridge that hangs over the chain road that gets McDonalds to the social club. Chain road was completely closed both ways and could be for some time because it's reportedly in potential danger of falling.
Jamie M
03 Aug 2016, 4:27 pm #55

(03 Aug 2016, 2:06 pm)Andreos1 Haven't been on the demo yet due to work commitments and after seeing the traffic chaos in and around Blaydon tonight, a ride on it isn't likely to be tonight!

A vehicle hit the bridge that hangs over the chain road that gets McDonalds to the social club. Chain road was completely closed both ways and could be for some time because it's reportedly in potential danger of falling.

Tom

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03 Aug 2016, 5:03 pm #56
How long is the Evoseti demo here for? Hopefully will get a chance to go on it before it goes back to EYMS.
Tom
03 Aug 2016, 5:03 pm #56

How long is the Evoseti demo here for? Hopefully will get a chance to go on it before it goes back to EYMS.

BusLoverMum



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03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm #57
(03 Aug 2016, 5:03 pm)Tom How long is the Evoseti demo here for? Hopefully will get a chance to go on it before it goes back to EYMS.

Just this week. I think.

Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?
BusLoverMum
03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm #57

(03 Aug 2016, 5:03 pm)Tom How long is the Evoseti demo here for? Hopefully will get a chance to go on it before it goes back to EYMS.

Just this week. I think.

Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

Tom

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03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm #58
(03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm)BusLoverMum Just this week. I think.

Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

Ah cheers probably will only have Friday to catch it then Smile

And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.
Tom
03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm #58

(03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm)BusLoverMum Just this week. I think.

Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

Ah cheers probably will only have Friday to catch it then Smile

And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

Andreos1



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03 Aug 2016, 5:53 pm #59
(03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm)BusLoverMum Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

(03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm)Tom And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

A swap with 5401? Can't think of any other reason why 5438 would be in a Beamish livery, unless Beamish are wanting the museum promoted in other areas.
Edited 03 Aug 2016, 5:54 pm by Andreos1.
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
03 Aug 2016, 5:53 pm #59

(03 Aug 2016, 5:37 pm)BusLoverMum Did I miss the news that 5438 is now in Beamish livery?

(03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm)Tom And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

A swap with 5401? Can't think of any other reason why 5438 would be in a Beamish livery, unless Beamish are wanting the museum promoted in other areas.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

BusLoverMum



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03 Aug 2016, 6:01 pm #60
(03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm)Tom Ah cheers probably will only have Friday to catch it then Smile

And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

(03 Aug 2016, 5:53 pm)Andreos1 A swap with 5401? Can't think of any other reason why 5438 would be in a Beamish livery, unless Beamish are wanting the museum promoted in other areas.

It was at dbs on the 20s around 5pm. Advertising links to Beamish from Durham and Sunderland.

Couldn't get a pic, unfortunately. Big'un's camera was flat and littl'un was too restess for us to go out and grab a shot with my phone.
BusLoverMum
03 Aug 2016, 6:01 pm #60

(03 Aug 2016, 5:41 pm)Tom Ah cheers probably will only have Friday to catch it then Smile

And I've never heard it has, seems strange for it to gain the beamish livery considering it's at Deptford.

(03 Aug 2016, 5:53 pm)Andreos1 A swap with 5401? Can't think of any other reason why 5438 would be in a Beamish livery, unless Beamish are wanting the museum promoted in other areas.

It was at dbs on the 20s around 5pm. Advertising links to Beamish from Durham and Sunderland.

Couldn't get a pic, unfortunately. Big'un's camera was flat and littl'un was too restess for us to go out and grab a shot with my phone.

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