Scarlet Band Motors
Scarlet Band Motors
(20 Jun 2015, 7:23 am)Jimmi still ain't keen on it now.
(20 Jun 2015, 7:23 am)Jimmi still ain't keen on it now.
(24 Jun 2015, 6:50 pm)Tommy_1581 https://www.flickr.com/photos/aureolindn...ateposted/
It looks vile!!! Who thought that having dots about the back is nice?!
Forum Moderator | Let us know if you have any issues
Service Manager, Coatham Connect
(24 Jun 2015, 6:50 pm)Tommy_1581 https://www.flickr.com/photos/aureolindn...ateposted/
It looks vile!!! Who thought that having dots about the back is nice?!
Forum Moderator | Let us know if you have any issues
Service Manager, Coatham Connect
I like the stripey design (Bliss) much better than the dotty one, and of course I dislike the dotty one even more because it covers the windows, which are for LOOKING OUT OF and, whatever anyone says, you can't see properly through contravision!
(24 Jun 2015, 8:29 pm)Greg in Weardale I like the stripey design (Bliss) much better than the dotty one, and of course I dislike the dotty one even more because it covers the windows, which are for LOOKING OUT OF and, whatever anyone says, you can't see properly through contravision!The dots aren't contravision...
(24 Jun 2015, 8:29 pm)Greg in Weardale I like the stripey design (Bliss) much better than the dotty one, and of course I dislike the dotty one even more because it covers the windows, which are for LOOKING OUT OF and, whatever anyone says, you can't see properly through contravision!The dots aren't contravision...
I have noted, after observations on many buses, that seats next to obstructed windows are the last ones people choose to sit in, only doing so when all others are occupied. And I often hear passengers grumbling about them, often the Bishop's mitre on the GNE 20/20A and the wave on the 50, but most of all the crap on the front top windows of Stagecoach deckers.
PR2 Howlands – Durham (Millburngate Bridge roadworks)
Route will terminate at New Elvet, omitting normal stops at Leazes Rd and Millburngate. Revised timetable details with departure times from Howland unchanged. Frequency remains every 10 minutes.
(25 Jun 2015, 7:15 pm)Jimmi PR2 Howlands – Durham (Millburngate Bridge roadworks)
Route will terminate at New Elvet, omitting normal stops at Leazes Rd and Millburngate. Revised timetable details with departure times from Howland unchanged. Frequency remains every 10 minutes.
(25 Jun 2015, 7:15 pm)Jimmi PR2 Howlands – Durham (Millburngate Bridge roadworks)
Route will terminate at New Elvet, omitting normal stops at Leazes Rd and Millburngate. Revised timetable details with departure times from Howland unchanged. Frequency remains every 10 minutes.
(26 Jun 2015, 12:16 pm)buss14 has there only been one 51 plate bus sold because they have to. the ast time i checked
(26 Jun 2015, 12:16 pm)buss14 has there only been one 51 plate bus sold because they have to. the ast time i checked
(26 Jun 2015, 12:37 pm)Jimmi They did indeed have two, YT51EAW and YT51EAY.
YT51EAW which was "The Pink Bus" for the 16/16A has left the fleet but I saw standard liveried YT51EAY operating service 88 in Bishop Auckland last Thursday so I'd assume they still have YT51EAY.
(26 Jun 2015, 12:37 pm)Jimmi They did indeed have two, YT51EAW and YT51EAY.
YT51EAW which was "The Pink Bus" for the 16/16A has left the fleet but I saw standard liveried YT51EAY operating service 88 in Bishop Auckland last Thursday so I'd assume they still have YT51EAY.
(26 Jun 2015, 2:48 pm)buss14 just seems strange to sell one and keep the other if they are both the same
(26 Jun 2015, 2:48 pm)buss14 just seems strange to sell one and keep the other if they are both the same
(26 Jun 2015, 2:57 pm)Jimmi No idea why they only got rid of YT51EAW, it's possible they chose to ditch that one so service 16 could benefit from a younger bus. Also YT51EAW was exchanged for YN04LWM.
I wonder if they are maybe looking like they are going to get rid of the older Solos as I think ex Durham County Council Solo X315CBT had it's front LED destination screen removed when I saw it on the 110 in Ferryhill yesterday morning although it may have just been the sun reflecting onto the screen.
I think Solo's T469BCN and V931VUB have also left the fleet recently although I am not 100% on these but I haven't seen either in ages and the drivers seat in one of the ex Rossendale Solos has the old GNE style fabric so I think it's been taken out of T469BCN.
(26 Jun 2015, 2:57 pm)Jimmi No idea why they only got rid of YT51EAW, it's possible they chose to ditch that one so service 16 could benefit from a younger bus. Also YT51EAW was exchanged for YN04LWM.
I wonder if they are maybe looking like they are going to get rid of the older Solos as I think ex Durham County Council Solo X315CBT had it's front LED destination screen removed when I saw it on the 110 in Ferryhill yesterday morning although it may have just been the sun reflecting onto the screen.
I think Solo's T469BCN and V931VUB have also left the fleet recently although I am not 100% on these but I haven't seen either in ages and the drivers seat in one of the ex Rossendale Solos has the old GNE style fabric so I think it's been taken out of T469BCN.
![[Image: 19269523455_ca41d42528_n.jpg]](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/437/19269523455_ca41d42528_n.jpg)
Scarlet Band: YJ55 YGM by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on FlickrX49 branded YJ55YGM unusually appeared on the 85 this afternoon.
Scarlet Band: YJ55 YGM by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr
Also note the failed attempt to hide from the camera.
Scarlet Band's Darlington services 16 and 20 should now operate until at least March 2018 thanks to a small government grant being made available to support the on-going costs of operating the services.
Service 16 will mostly be operated on a commercial basis although requires a small subsidy to support certain journeys.
The new government grant will also enable service 20 to operate until March 2018 although now only operates on Monday's (including bank holidays).
(20 Jun 2015, 6:58 am)S813 FVK Well, ive posted my vote, why not do yours?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=rTZJp...YQpQ%3d%3d
(20 Jun 2015, 6:58 am)S813 FVK Well, ive posted my vote, why not do yours?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=rTZJp...YQpQ%3d%3d
(12 Jul 2015, 9:48 pm)S813 FVK The Park and Ride livery worn by Solo SR YJ64 DYH has won the public vote:
http://www.durham.gov.uk/busdesign
(13 Jul 2015, 4:25 am)Dan There was only ever one design in the running..!Liked the winning design as soon as I first saw it, wasn't sure on the other design.
(13 Jul 2015, 4:25 am)Dan There was only ever one design in the running..!Liked the winning design as soon as I first saw it, wasn't sure on the other design.
