North East Buses

(22 Mar 2016, 10:38 pm)Davie wrote [ -> ]Have anymore Prince Bishop Solar's went to Saltmedows for a repaint?

Not sure about repaints but they keep turning up on the 33 33a 39 cycle

The new Red Arrow livery.

(23 Mar 2016, 6:36 am)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]The new Red Arrow livery.

that looks better then i thought it would

(23 Mar 2016, 6:36 am)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]The new Red Arrow livery.

Doesn't look bad, DanP, you went out early for it.

(23 Mar 2016, 7:33 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Doesn't look bad, DanP, you went out early for it.

It's one of Washington's drivers photos, Steve Morrell I believe.

(23 Mar 2016, 7:33 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Doesn't look bad, DanP, you went out early for it.

Should point out that somebody else took the photo

oh well, it was worth the guess hahaha

Just went past a TTX bus broken down on A19 southbound just passed entry slip road from ryhope, getting uplifted by tow truck

(23 Mar 2016, 1:49 am)Acky81 wrote [ -> ]Not sure about repaints but they keep turning up on the 33 33a 39 cycle

4946 is now at Saltmeadows for repaint.  This went there on Tuesday 22-03-16.

(23 Mar 2016, 4:22 pm)BFK wrote [ -> ]4946 is now at Saltmeadows for repaint.  This went there on Tuesday 22-03-16.

Will explain for the increasing allocations of Versas to the 20/20A

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(23 Mar 2016, 6:36 am)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]The new Red Arrow livery.

I might go out for it tonight.
Does anyone know if its in service?

(23 Mar 2016, 4:31 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]Will explain for the increasing allocations of Versas to the 20/20A

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I might go out for it tonight.
Does anyone know if its in service?

Was on Newcastle bound X1 at Gateshead interchange just before 9am

(23 Mar 2016, 4:31 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]Will explain for the increasing allocations of Versas to the 20/20A

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I might go out for it tonight.
Does anyone know if its in service?

Is service X1 still be running up to Easington Lane, as it doesn't show it on the side of the bus

I see Jimmi was in the right place right time this afternoon at Wallsend

(23 Mar 2016, 5:02 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]I see Jimmi was in the right place right time this afternoon at Wallsend[emoji14]

Indeed I was! Falling behind time worked out quite well [emoji1]

But is Eldon Square the right place to be right now?

(23 Mar 2016, 5:05 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Indeed I was! Falling behind time worked out quite well [emoji1]

But is Eldon Square the right place to be right now?

Pass on that one....just got in so its tea time!

672 is the first Optare Solo for Percy Main to receive "indiGo" branding, and it was used for Next Stop Announcement media testing today:

Go North East: 0672 / NK16BXO by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(23 Mar 2016, 5:15 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]672 is the first Optare Solo for Percy Main to receive "indiGo" branding, and it was used for Next Stop Announcement media testing today:

Go North East: 0672 / NK16BXO by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

On the topic of SRs, not much hype about the ones at Hexham today. Unless they've been delayed and aren't out yet, of course.

(23 Mar 2016, 5:27 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]On the topic of SRs, not much hype about the ones at Hexham today. Unless they've been delayed and aren't out yet, of course.

All five entered service this morning.

This has allowed loanee Optare Solo SR 9104 to transfer to Riverside. I understand it will see allocation to the Byker ASDA contract from tomorrow, in place of MPD 563.

I saw one of the new 16-reg Hexham Solos about 09:30 in Acomb today running the 682 towards Hexham.

It looked very smart in the new Tynedale links livery.

Looking at the timetable (09:07) it was probably running late (or my time was way out).

(23 Mar 2016, 5:27 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]On the topic of SRs, not much hype about the ones at Hexham today. Unless they've been delayed and aren't out yet, of course.

I just photographed 671 on the 74.

(23 Mar 2016, 5:31 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]All five entered service this morning.

This has allowed loanee Optare Solo SR 9104 to transfer to Riverside. I understand it will see allocation to the Byker ASDA contract from tomorrow, in place of MPD 563.

Does the byker asda bus have a timetable?
If so where could i find it

(23 Mar 2016, 5:50 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Does the byker asda bus have a timetable?
If so where could i find it

http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...110116.pdf

The Red MPD and A Yellow & Blue MPD (didn't get fleet no) on service 686 today, didn't see Any new Solo SRs 

Maybe get to see one soon, I hoped to get a quick drive up to Hexham today whilst out & about with work but didn't get chance.

(23 Mar 2016, 5:31 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]All five entered service this morning.

This has allowed loanee Optare Solo SR 9104 to transfer to Riverside. I understand it will see allocation to the Byker ASDA contract from tomorrow, in place of MPD 563.

Does this mean 563 will be withdrawn?

Hopefully GNE will run the new Solo's on the 686 as it goes right past my house once they enter into service

(23 Mar 2016, 7:46 pm)kieronmathews32 wrote [ -> ]Hopefully GNE will run the new Solo's on the 686 as it goes right past my house once they enter into service

GNE will probably allocate the Solos to longer distance boards ( 74,X81/185/etc ) and the MPDs to the closer services like the 683 etc.

Looks like a trip to Hexham or Newcastle then if this is the case

(23 Mar 2016, 5:31 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]All five entered service this morning.

This has allowed loanee Optare Solo SR 9104 to transfer to Riverside. I understand it will see allocation to the Byker ASDA contract from tomorrow, in place of MPD 563.

Wil GNE buy 9104 then?

As mentioned earlier, 549 back in service following repaint into corporate livery.
Go North East: 549 / NK53TKD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

(23 Mar 2016, 9:08 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]As mentioned earlier, 549 back in service following repaint into corporate livery.
Go North East: 549 / NK53TKD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

The MPD's really suit red, great photo Jimmi.