North East Buses

1448 on 17a

2866 on the 1/5/5A/19.

(18 Apr 2016, 7:14 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]I think it's fair to recognise that, for some of our members, spelling isn't their strong point. This hobby attracts many people who are not neurotypical and some of those people may also have specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. Spell check can only go so far to help with that. I have no idea of biglugs' specific difficulties and nor do I wish to embarrass him by prying. It's the adult thing to do to give a young lad who is obviously struggling with communication a fair hearing without resorting to digs. Fair enough to ask for clarification if needed, but in this instance, it was clear from the context that the wrong spelling of to/too had been selected.

For perspective, almost 10 year old is currently practicing some writing with Husband. He cannot write independently and needs help with pencil control. I will be over the moon if he can express himself as well as anyone on here, in 3 years time but, as his mum, I'd want to put my hands through the screen and throttle anyone who made fun of him for not being as eloquent as some.

And now back to unexpected vehicle allocations...

I don't think its clear what he meant at all. Its fair enough making excuses for bad spelling as its symptomatic of the general dumbing down of society but where it makes a material difference to the meaning of the message I don't think its unreasonable to point it out.

1491 now on 17s replacing 1916

1461 on the 8/8A.

Has 1790 transferred to Belmont as I am sure that I have seen it on the 62 today.

2840 554
7602 and 7603 X10/X11
7493 54
1501 X9
7424 X20
NK61 EBO X7/X8

1528 on 57
1598 on 24

(19 Apr 2016, 1:06 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]1448 on 17a

Arriva North East 1448 (NK10 CFN) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

(19 Apr 2016, 2:04 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]1491 now on 17s replacing 1916

Changeover occurred before 1916 had chance to overheat
Arriva North East 1491 (NK61 CZE) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

(19 Apr 2016, 1:52 pm)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]I don't think its clear what he meant at all. Its fair enough making excuses for bad spelling as its symptomatic of the general dumbing down of society but where it makes a material difference to the meaning of the message I don't think its unreasonable to point it out.

And it's not unreasonable to point out that an obvious disability is not a symptom of any sort of "dumbing down". I like to think that, as a society, we have become a little more understanding of those who do not or can not fit in with the "norm" (whatever that happens to be) in the 21st century.

(19 Apr 2016, 5:18 pm)OW1762 wrote [ -> ]Has 1790 transferred to Belmont as I am sure that I have seen it on the 62 today.

Yep, a couple of MPDs have come to Durham for a bit.

Picking up on 1598 on the 24, the 22 and 24 have been interworking since the work on the Leazes bowl roundabout started. We've had assorted Pulsars and E400s on the 22 today. There's been a few workings outside of the interworking pattern - last week, from memory, on various days, there was a lowlander on the 24, corporate liveried pulsars on the 22 and 24, a Sapphire 6 E400 on the 22 and a dinky little solo on the run before the busy school run of the 22. All in all a good one if you like to collect photos of odd working!

(19 Apr 2016, 6:55 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Yep, a couple of MPDs have come to Durham for a bit.

Picking up on 1598 on the 24, the 22 and 24 have been interworking since the work on the Leazes bowl roundabout started. We've had assorted Pulsars and E400s on the 22 today. There's been a few workings outside of the interworking pattern - last week, from memory, on various days, there was a lowlander on the 24, corporate liveried pulsars on the 22 and 24, a Sapphire 6 E400 on the 22 and a dinky little solo on the run before the busy school run of the 22. All in all a good one if you like to collect photos of odd working!

Thanks, so do you know how long the MPDs are here for, as I quite like them.

(19 Apr 2016, 7:15 pm)OW1762 wrote [ -> ]Thanks, so do you know how long the MPDs are here for, as I quite like them.

I can't remember if there was a definite date set on it. A swap was done with some solos, for some reason no one could fathom.

(19 Apr 2016, 7:24 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]I can't remember if there was a definite date set on it. A swap was done with some solos, for some reason no one could fathom.

I'm not a big fan of solos so I'll have to make the most of the MPDs whilst they are here, thanks for the information.

7475 was on the X22/X21 earlier.

(19 Apr 2016, 6:55 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Yep, a couple of MPDs have come to Durham for a bit.

Picking up on 1598 on the 24, the 22 and 24 have been interworking since the work on the Leazes bowl roundabout started. We've had assorted Pulsars and E400s on the 22 today. There's been a few workings outside of the interworking pattern - last week, from memory, on various days, there was a lowlander on the 24, corporate liveried pulsars on the 22 and 24, a Sapphire 6 E400 on the 22 and a dinky little solo on the run before the busy school run of the 22. All in all a good one if you like to collect photos of odd working!

How many Dennis MPDs are there at Durham?

1450 - X12

Sapphire 1515 on the 13:25 service 19 then the 1/5/5A

4813 on 12/12A

7539 on 6.

7627 on 43.

(20 Apr 2016, 8:00 am)LeeSinclair wrote [ -> ]How many Dennis MPDs are there at Durham?

As far as I am aware there is:
1761
1762
1766
1790
1792
So 5 in total

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1761 on 62

1515 on the 1/5/5A/19.

2846 55
4518 306
4519 and 1583 43/44/45
4660 54

1906/22 on 7
1420 on 17a

7456 was on the 6 but is now is now parked on layover in Bishop Auckland Bus Station as there was lots of smoke coming out the back.

1416 on the 12/12A.

4813 on the 12/12A.

2857 on the Frequenta 9/10.

1465 on the Frequenta 2.

1406 on the MAX X26/X27.