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Ds1197



506
12 Jan 2017, 12:34 pm #201
(12 Jan 2017, 12:16 pm)Jimmi Durham Diamond branded 5442 is the 12:20 16A from Durham.

It's fine I'm on 5444 leaving Consett now
Ds1197
12 Jan 2017, 12:34 pm #201

(12 Jan 2017, 12:16 pm)Jimmi Durham Diamond branded 5442 is the 12:20 16A from Durham.

It's fine I'm on 5444 leaving Consett now

Ds1197



506
12 Jan 2017, 1:43 pm #202
http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open=t_disruptions

Newgate Street closed for upto 10 days
Ds1197
12 Jan 2017, 1:43 pm #202

http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open=t_disruptions

Newgate Street closed for upto 10 days

BusLoverMum



5,285
12 Jan 2017, 2:50 pm #203
(12 Jan 2017, 1:43 pm)Ds1197 http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open=t_disruptions

Newgate Street closed for upto 10 days
10 days, now?

Mind you, the diversion is fantastic for pokemon go. I put almost 1km onto our eggs, this afternoon, and went critical twice!
BusLoverMum
12 Jan 2017, 2:50 pm #203

(12 Jan 2017, 1:43 pm)Ds1197 http://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/updates?open=t_disruptions

Newgate Street closed for upto 10 days
10 days, now?

Mind you, the diversion is fantastic for pokemon go. I put almost 1km onto our eggs, this afternoon, and went critical twice!

Jamie M

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12 Jan 2017, 2:56 pm #204
(12 Jan 2017, 2:50 pm)BusLoverMum I put almost 1km onto our eggs, this afternoon, and went critical twice!

You what?
I don't speak this pokeyball language!

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Jamie M
12 Jan 2017, 2:56 pm #204

(12 Jan 2017, 2:50 pm)BusLoverMum I put almost 1km onto our eggs, this afternoon, and went critical twice!

You what?
I don't speak this pokeyball language!

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Jamie M

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12 Jan 2017, 4:31 pm #205
6143 has now been branded. It looks rather bland, to be honest. Couldn't see exactly what it was for.

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Jamie M
12 Jan 2017, 4:31 pm #205

6143 has now been branded. It looks rather bland, to be honest. Couldn't see exactly what it was for.

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S813 FVK



6,030
12 Jan 2017, 4:40 pm #206
4933 following repaint: https://flic.kr/p/R715ds
S813 FVK
12 Jan 2017, 4:40 pm #206

4933 following repaint: https://flic.kr/p/R715ds

Jimmi



10,974
12 Jan 2017, 5:39 pm #207
5442 / NK66 EVB with Durham Diamond branding today.
[Image: 32230022716_317e83faa5.jpg]Go North East: 5442 / NK66EVB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
Jimmi
12 Jan 2017, 5:39 pm #207

5442 / NK66 EVB with Durham Diamond branding today.
[Image: 32230022716_317e83faa5.jpg]Go North East: 5442 / NK66EVB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

S813 FVK



6,030
12 Jan 2017, 6:04 pm #208
(12 Jan 2017, 5:39 pm)Jimmi 5442 / NK66 EVB with Durham Diamond branding today.
[Image: 32230022716_317e83faa5.jpg]Go North East: 5442 / NK66EVB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

And we might as well plug another Flickr account while we are at it:

5444:

[Image: 32119035182_d377155ae4.jpg]Go North East Durham Diamond 5444 at Stanley Bus Station by kieron mathews, on Flickr
S813 FVK
12 Jan 2017, 6:04 pm #208

(12 Jan 2017, 5:39 pm)Jimmi 5442 / NK66 EVB with Durham Diamond branding today.
[Image: 32230022716_317e83faa5.jpg]Go North East: 5442 / NK66EVB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

And we might as well plug another Flickr account while we are at it:

5444:

[Image: 32119035182_d377155ae4.jpg]Go North East Durham Diamond 5444 at Stanley Bus Station by kieron mathews, on Flickr

12 Jan 2017, 7:57 pm #209
Does anyone know a exact or procise date for x5 citaro to come on?
LivingOnGNE
12 Jan 2017, 7:57 pm #209

Does anyone know a exact or procise date for x5 citaro to come on?

Andreos1



14,242
12 Jan 2017, 9:00 pm #210
There was chat somewhere (can't find it despite looking) about the spare Gemini's at Chester having a bit of a tart up.

It's a shame they didn't get to finish off 3963. Apart from the back row of seats that are in a new moquette, the rest of the downstairs saloon are minging.

Hopefully the two attached photos show the seats in their full glory.
Attached Files
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3963 1.jpg
Size 4.13 MB / Downloads 14
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3963 2.jpg
Size 4.12 MB / Downloads 13

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
12 Jan 2017, 9:00 pm #210

There was chat somewhere (can't find it despite looking) about the spare Gemini's at Chester having a bit of a tart up.

It's a shame they didn't get to finish off 3963. Apart from the back row of seats that are in a new moquette, the rest of the downstairs saloon are minging.

Hopefully the two attached photos show the seats in their full glory.

Attached Files
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3963 1.jpg
Size 4.13 MB / Downloads 14
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3963 2.jpg
Size 4.12 MB / Downloads 13

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Jimmi



10,974
12 Jan 2017, 9:12 pm #211
(12 Jan 2017, 9:00 pm)Andreos1 There was chat somewhere (can't find it despite looking) about the spare Gemini's at Chester having a bit of a tart up.

It's a shame they didn't get to finish off 3963. Apart from the back row of seats that are in a new moquette, the rest of the downstairs saloon are minging.

Hopefully the two attached photos show the seats in their full glory.
The backwards facing seats always seem to be more to dirt and wear and tear due to people putting their feet on the seats. That said I can imagine that the rest of the seats in 3943 not being so fresh.
Jimmi
12 Jan 2017, 9:12 pm #211

(12 Jan 2017, 9:00 pm)Andreos1 There was chat somewhere (can't find it despite looking) about the spare Gemini's at Chester having a bit of a tart up.

It's a shame they didn't get to finish off 3963. Apart from the back row of seats that are in a new moquette, the rest of the downstairs saloon are minging.

Hopefully the two attached photos show the seats in their full glory.
The backwards facing seats always seem to be more to dirt and wear and tear due to people putting their feet on the seats. That said I can imagine that the rest of the seats in 3943 not being so fresh.

Andreos1



14,242
12 Jan 2017, 9:22 pm #212
(12 Jan 2017, 9:12 pm)Jimmi The backwards facing seats always seem to be more to dirt and wear and tear due to people putting their feet on the seats. That said I can imagine that the rest of the seats in 3943 not being so fresh.

The base of the rear facing seats were mucky, but the backs were too. Ditto the other downstairs seats. The decision to sit where I did (on blue seats, rather than whatever colour the others are), was a deliberate one. 

I haven't been on 3943 for a good while to be honest. Can't remember what they were like last time I was on it.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
12 Jan 2017, 9:22 pm #212

(12 Jan 2017, 9:12 pm)Jimmi The backwards facing seats always seem to be more to dirt and wear and tear due to people putting their feet on the seats. That said I can imagine that the rest of the seats in 3943 not being so fresh.

The base of the rear facing seats were mucky, but the backs were too. Ditto the other downstairs seats. The decision to sit where I did (on blue seats, rather than whatever colour the others are), was a deliberate one. 

I haven't been on 3943 for a good while to be honest. Can't remember what they were like last time I was on it.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Ambassador



1,862
12 Jan 2017, 9:50 pm #213
(12 Jan 2017, 9:22 pm)Andreos1 The base of the rear facing seats were mucky, but the backs were too. Ditto the other downstairs seats. The decision to sit where I did (on blue seats, rather than whatever colour the others are), was a deliberate one. 

I haven't been on 3943 for a good while to be honest. Can't remember what they were like last time I was on it.

3965 looks pretty decent now. I'm guessing it's the first tart up its had since it was on the 724. On a side the old swipey yellow and red made the Geminis look fantastic like.

I caught one of the Omnishambles back on the 21 (17.50) out of Eldon Square, an absolute dirty squeaking mess. I know they were pressed into service without a planned tart up but they really are rank inside, which is a shame as if you lost the squeak, a nice ride really but I believe the 21 would kill them off sharpish.

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
12 Jan 2017, 9:50 pm #213

(12 Jan 2017, 9:22 pm)Andreos1 The base of the rear facing seats were mucky, but the backs were too. Ditto the other downstairs seats. The decision to sit where I did (on blue seats, rather than whatever colour the others are), was a deliberate one. 

I haven't been on 3943 for a good while to be honest. Can't remember what they were like last time I was on it.

3965 looks pretty decent now. I'm guessing it's the first tart up its had since it was on the 724. On a side the old swipey yellow and red made the Geminis look fantastic like.

I caught one of the Omnishambles back on the 21 (17.50) out of Eldon Square, an absolute dirty squeaking mess. I know they were pressed into service without a planned tart up but they really are rank inside, which is a shame as if you lost the squeak, a nice ride really but I believe the 21 would kill them off sharpish.


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

GX03



58
12 Jan 2017, 9:52 pm #214
(12 Jan 2017, 4:31 pm)HJamie M 6143 has now been branded. It looks rather bland, to be honest. Couldn't see exactly what it was for.

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Had a quick look as I passed 6143, and close up it looks canny imo, it's advertising the writes.
GX03
12 Jan 2017, 9:52 pm #214

(12 Jan 2017, 4:31 pm)HJamie M 6143 has now been branded. It looks rather bland, to be honest. Couldn't see exactly what it was for.

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Had a quick look as I passed 6143, and close up it looks canny imo, it's advertising the writes.

Michael



19,175
12 Jan 2017, 10:01 pm #215
(12 Jan 2017, 9:52 pm)GX03 Had a quick look as I passed 6143, and close up it looks canny imo, it's advertising the writes.

Any photo's?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
12 Jan 2017, 10:01 pm #215

(12 Jan 2017, 9:52 pm)GX03 Had a quick look as I passed 6143, and close up it looks canny imo, it's advertising the writes.

Any photo's?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



14,242
12 Jan 2017, 10:50 pm #216
(12 Jan 2017, 9:50 pm)Ambassador 3965 looks pretty decent now. I'm guessing it's the first tart up its had since it was on the 724. On a side the old swipey yellow and red made the Geminis look fantastic like.

I caught one of the Omnishambles back on the 21 (17.50) out of Eldon Square, an absolute dirty squeaking mess. I know they were pressed into service without a planned tart up but they really are rank inside, which is a shame as if you lost the squeak, a nice ride really but I believe the 21 would kill them off sharpish.

It will be about 18 months since I had a ride on that. The smell of stale dishcloths has stood with me all this time.

I'm glad a vehicle on such a prestigious route has (eventually) had something done to it. Will keep my eyes open for it and try and get it (as with Washington's example, I always struggle to get it and usually end up on a branded vehicle or ex-London President).

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
12 Jan 2017, 10:50 pm #216

(12 Jan 2017, 9:50 pm)Ambassador 3965 looks pretty decent now. I'm guessing it's the first tart up its had since it was on the 724. On a side the old swipey yellow and red made the Geminis look fantastic like.

I caught one of the Omnishambles back on the 21 (17.50) out of Eldon Square, an absolute dirty squeaking mess. I know they were pressed into service without a planned tart up but they really are rank inside, which is a shame as if you lost the squeak, a nice ride really but I believe the 21 would kill them off sharpish.

It will be about 18 months since I had a ride on that. The smell of stale dishcloths has stood with me all this time.

I'm glad a vehicle on such a prestigious route has (eventually) had something done to it. Will keep my eyes open for it and try and get it (as with Washington's example, I always struggle to get it and usually end up on a branded vehicle or ex-London President).


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

LeeCalder



1,928
13 Jan 2017, 10:32 am #217
(12 Jan 2017, 9:50 pm)Ambassador 3965 looks pretty decent now. I'm guessing it's the first tart up its had since it was on the 724. On a side the old swipey yellow and red made the Geminis look fantastic like.

I caught one of the Omnishambles back on the 21 (17.50) out of Eldon Square, an absolute dirty squeaking mess. I know they were pressed into service without a planned tart up but they really are rank inside, which is a shame as if you lost the squeak, a nice ride really but I believe the 21 would kill them off sharpish.

The interior in 6134 is appalling.
LeeCalder
13 Jan 2017, 10:32 am #217

(12 Jan 2017, 9:50 pm)Ambassador 3965 looks pretty decent now. I'm guessing it's the first tart up its had since it was on the 724. On a side the old swipey yellow and red made the Geminis look fantastic like.

I caught one of the Omnishambles back on the 21 (17.50) out of Eldon Square, an absolute dirty squeaking mess. I know they were pressed into service without a planned tart up but they really are rank inside, which is a shame as if you lost the squeak, a nice ride really but I believe the 21 would kill them off sharpish.

The interior in 6134 is appalling.

Jamie M

Unregistered

 
13 Jan 2017, 12:15 pm #218
6047 has broken down at Gateshead Int, towards Eldon.

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Jamie M
13 Jan 2017, 12:15 pm #218

6047 has broken down at Gateshead Int, towards Eldon.

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Ds1197



506
13 Jan 2017, 2:09 pm #219
Durham Diamond 5442 and 5443 are at Stanley
Ds1197
13 Jan 2017, 2:09 pm #219

Durham Diamond 5442 and 5443 are at Stanley

S813 FVK



6,030
13 Jan 2017, 3:59 pm #220
(13 Jan 2017, 2:09 pm)Ds1197 Durham Diamond 5442 and 5443 are at Stanley

Those 2 entered service on Monday before being joined by 5444 yesterday.
S813 FVK
13 Jan 2017, 3:59 pm #220

(13 Jan 2017, 2:09 pm)Ds1197 Durham Diamond 5442 and 5443 are at Stanley

Those 2 entered service on Monday before being joined by 5444 yesterday.

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