NK67 EBP spotted at Heysham yesterday. (6312?)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nsf323alis...ateposted/
(03 Sep 2017, 8:19 am)Jimmi Other than it not being route branded for the X5, I don't see a problem with this, like you say it is likely to be for the reason given, I'd rather have a service run with a little bus than use a big bus only for the service to swiftly be withdrawn because it can't cover the increased costs of running a large bus, probably just enthusiasts not happy about beastie Solo mates being used over Citaro's. Do the Black Cats Solo SRs have WiFi or USBs? As if not, that's the only other downside to that allocation.
Solo's being used on Sunday's on routes that use full size buses during the week ain't nothing new either, Arriva do the same.
(03 Sep 2017, 8:19 am)Jimmi Other than it not being route branded for the X5, I don't see a problem with this, like you say it is likely to be for the reason given, I'd rather have a service run with a little bus than use a big bus only for the service to swiftly be withdrawn because it can't cover the increased costs of running a large bus, probably just enthusiasts not happy about beastie Solo mates being used over Citaro's. Do the Black Cats Solo SRs have WiFi or USBs? As if not, that's the only other downside to that allocation.
Solo's being used on Sunday's on routes that use full size buses during the week ain't nothing new either, Arriva do the same.
(03 Sep 2017, 11:23 am)Michael Have any other allocations changed on a a Sunday due to the changes?
(03 Sep 2017, 11:23 am)Michael Have any other allocations changed on a a Sunday due to the changes?
(03 Sep 2017, 9:55 am)Michael NK67 EBP spotted at Heysham yesterday. (6312?)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nsf323alis...ateposted/
(03 Sep 2017, 9:55 am)Michael NK67 EBP spotted at Heysham yesterday. (6312?)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nsf323alis...ateposted/
(03 Sep 2017, 11:23 am)Michael Have any other allocations changed on a Sunday due to the changes or during the week? (expect for the X9/X10, which will change at a later date and the X21).
(03 Sep 2017, 11:23 am)Michael Have any other allocations changed on a Sunday due to the changes or during the week? (expect for the X9/X10, which will change at a later date and the X21).
(02 Sep 2017, 9:21 am)citaro5284 Lets hope the stickers hold better than the Streetdecks on Castles or the poor bloke - he will end up legless on the A19...and we all know that could be dangerous
With a load of Vykings forming part of the Special Events fleet, will they be repainted white the same as the coaches?
(02 Sep 2017, 9:21 am)citaro5284 Lets hope the stickers hold better than the Streetdecks on Castles or the poor bloke - he will end up legless on the A19...and we all know that could be dangerous
(01 Sep 2017, 8:58 pm)JP6004 It looks really smart. Dont like the rear at all especially since all the windows are covered up
(01 Sep 2017, 8:58 pm)JP6004 It looks really smart. Dont like the rear at all especially since all the windows are covered up
(03 Sep 2017, 5:11 pm)Greg in Weardale Agreed. Front and sides good, rear rubbish. It'll make inside at the back dark and dismal.
![[Image: 36465824492_ed92e2eacb.jpg]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4369/36465824492_ed92e2eacb.jpg)
Transdev Yorkshire Coastliner: 3630 / BT66MVN by Daniel Graham, on Flickr![[Image: 33597019180_9e68d8c97c.jpg]](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2947/33597019180_9e68d8c97c.jpg)
Transdev Harrogate & District 3620 BL65 YYT on 36 (Rear), Leeds Bus Stn by sambuses, on Flickr
(03 Sep 2017, 5:11 pm)Greg in Weardale Agreed. Front and sides good, rear rubbish. It'll make inside at the back dark and dismal.
Transdev Yorkshire Coastliner: 3630 / BT66MVN by Daniel Graham, on FlickrTransdev Harrogate & District 3620 BL65 YYT on 36 (Rear), Leeds Bus Stn by sambuses, on Flickr
(03 Sep 2017, 5:11 pm)Greg in Weardale Agreed. Front and sides good, rear rubbish. It'll make inside at the back dark and dismal.
(03 Sep 2017, 5:11 pm)Greg in Weardale Agreed. Front and sides good, rear rubbish. It'll make inside at the back dark and dismal.
Not happy at the 35A sunday timetable ! At hylton castle shops towards heworth 08,28 then a 40 minute gap ! Nice to see it on time although my mate was driving ...
(02 Sep 2017, 6:10 pm)Malarkey I would of put the "Go North East | Journey's Taken Care Of" slogan on the rear upper deck window, then put the feature symbols on the rear advert itself above the X9/X10. Furthermore I would of aimed the rear adverts towards local attractions across the route, similar to what Transdev have with the Yorkshire Coastliner B5's.
(02 Sep 2017, 6:10 pm)Malarkey I would of put the "Go North East | Journey's Taken Care Of" slogan on the rear upper deck window, then put the feature symbols on the rear advert itself above the X9/X10. Furthermore I would of aimed the rear adverts towards local attractions across the route, similar to what Transdev have with the Yorkshire Coastliner B5's.
(03 Sep 2017, 5:46 pm)Citaro5326 Not happy at the 35A sunday timetable ! At hylton castle shops towards heworth 08,28 then a 40 minute gap ! Nice to see it on time although my mate was driving ...
(03 Sep 2017, 5:46 pm)Citaro5326 Not happy at the 35A sunday timetable ! At hylton castle shops towards heworth 08,28 then a 40 minute gap ! Nice to see it on time although my mate was driving ...
(03 Sep 2017, 6:24 pm)BusLoverMum Aye. Tees flyover. Stockton nick. Peterlee er...
(03 Sep 2017, 6:24 pm)BusLoverMum Aye. Tees flyover. Stockton nick. Peterlee er...
(03 Sep 2017, 6:28 pm)Michael That's daft, but it's probables due to the 35A not changing to the X5 at Houghton throughout the day now.
(03 Sep 2017, 6:28 pm)Michael That's daft, but it's probables due to the 35A not changing to the X5 at Houghton throughout the day now.
(03 Sep 2017, 5:42 am)citaro5284 GNE drivers have their meal breaks in the Arriva Haymarket canteen, so might have had something to do with that.
Seems an odd idea, having meal breaks in a competitor's canteen! Might explain it though. Thanks for the reply.
New user, looking forward to more discussions across the forums!
Any plans for Blue Arrow and Cobalt Clipper to get new buses?
(03 Sep 2017, 5:42 am)citaro5284 GNE drivers have their meal breaks in the Arriva Haymarket canteen, so might have had something to do with that.
Seems an odd idea, having meal breaks in a competitor's canteen! Might explain it though. Thanks for the reply.
New user, looking forward to more discussions across the forums!
Any plans for Blue Arrow and Cobalt Clipper to get new buses?
(03 Sep 2017, 8:41 pm)JP6004 I think the Angel wll be prioritised over the CC as like the Ten; dont have a full standarised allocation......yet
Usually the Angel was operated by the branded vehicle, but more recently has been allocated red buses.
CC likewise is usually a branded Wright Gemini, with Presidents sometimes used and occasionally a red single deck vehicle (can't remember what they are called!). Blue Arrow is not bad for short journeys but could perhaps do with something better eventually as it gains popularity.
(03 Sep 2017, 8:41 pm)JP6004 I think the Angel wll be prioritised over the CC as like the Ten; dont have a full standarised allocation......yet
Tyne Valley Ten still has some (not sure how many) silver Ten branded examples. I thought the vehicles allocated were standardised though? Occasionally 10A/10B has been allocated a red bus, not sure what.
I'm a bus enthusiast but still learning everything. So far, I think I like the Streetlites the best and the Citaros are good. When is the X84/X85 getting Citaros? Does 27 and X84/X85 have NSAs? Some destination blinds are white, others are orange, will this ever be standard?
(03 Sep 2017, 8:41 pm)JP6004 I think the Angel wll be prioritised over the CC as like the Ten; dont have a full standarised allocation......yet
Usually the Angel was operated by the branded vehicle, but more recently has been allocated red buses.
CC likewise is usually a branded Wright Gemini, with Presidents sometimes used and occasionally a red single deck vehicle (can't remember what they are called!). Blue Arrow is not bad for short journeys but could perhaps do with something better eventually as it gains popularity.
(03 Sep 2017, 8:41 pm)JP6004 I think the Angel wll be prioritised over the CC as like the Ten; dont have a full standarised allocation......yet
Tyne Valley Ten still has some (not sure how many) silver Ten branded examples. I thought the vehicles allocated were standardised though? Occasionally 10A/10B has been allocated a red bus, not sure what.
I'm a bus enthusiast but still learning everything. So far, I think I like the Streetlites the best and the Citaros are good. When is the X84/X85 getting Citaros? Does 27 and X84/X85 have NSAs? Some destination blinds are white, others are orange, will this ever be standard?
