North East Buses

Is 1808 still at Redcar/Whitby?

(09 May 2016, 11:04 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote [ -> ]Is 1808 still at Redcar/Whitby?

Yes, it's back on X93's again along with 7416.

(09 May 2016, 11:10 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Yes, it's back on X93's again along with 7416.

Weather depending I'll go have a look for it tomorrow

(09 May 2016, 11:29 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote [ -> ]Weather depending I'll go have a look for it tomorrow

You'll most likely find it on either the 0850 or 0950 departures from Middlesbrough Bus Station. It does two runs between Scarborough and Whitby only and then will depart Scarborough for Middlesbrough at either 1725 or 1825.

Didn't see which e200 I jumped on, but there's some horrendous bsnging underneath the back end of it every time it goes over a bump.

Edit: 1323

And the saga of the dodgy screen in 1598 contiues. Today it's off.

I had 7615 on an X10 this morning Regent Centre-Newcastle Barras Bridge to avoid the non-existent metro. It vibrated like hell and made an awful noise, I had 1500 on a 52 yesterday and it was quiet for a pulsar, does anyone know what 7609 and Belmont's other VDL deckers to compare it to Blyth's

2803/4/8/29 are now branded for 'Frequenta 7'

And the error on 2807 has been corrected

(10 May 2016, 3:39 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]I had 7615 on an X10 this morning Regent Centre-Newcastle Barras Bridge to avoid the non-existent metro. It vibrated like hell and made an awful noise, I had 1500 on a 52 yesterday and it was quiet for a pulsar, does anyone know what 7609 and Belmont's other VDL deckers to compare it to Blyth's

The 59-plates are a bit rough around the edges, but VDL products have always had a vibration issue, but it's down to the depot to correct it before it gets too bad.  7610 has just had a new engine fitted I think, and has now had it's limiter upped to 58mph.  7609 has had a new throttle system fitted which makes it go like **** off a stick.  However, the only vibration problems I've encountered is with them dropping in and out of gear, which has now been solved.

(11 May 2016, 9:34 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]2803/4/8/29 are now branded for 'Frequenta 7'

And the error on 2807 has been corrected

What error?

(11 May 2016, 12:18 pm)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]What error?

The cowhorn over the side destination.

Two Arrivas left park lane nis 4811 ,1519

(11 May 2016, 2:30 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Two Arrivas left park lane nis 4811 ,1519

Due to a RTC

 SERVICE UPDATE - Delays Upto 30 minutes on services 21, 22, 23 due to road traffic accident on the A19 near Dalton Park 

The southbound carriageway was closed off to traffic to allow the Great North Air Ambulance to land but the carriageway is now open.

The northbound side is expected to be closed for some time

We will keep you updated

We apologise for any inconvenience caused

Someone on here reported that 7416 still retains its 48mph restricted limit from its London days, Or has it been reset?

(11 May 2016, 2:30 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Two Arrivas left park lane nis 4811 ,1519

One of the X21 got stuck right at the front of the accident, and was going on for at least a hour late at one point, was due to be on its way to Darlington at 13:45 and hadn't even made it to Sunderland by 14:45

They have put branding for frequenta 64 inside the buses 1323 is the first one that I have noticed

Here is a picture of them

(12 May 2016, 6:37 am)OW1762 wrote [ -> ]Here is a picture of them

Bit of an odd position there, they should really be where the advert stickers are. Even I'm having trouble reading them.

(11 May 2016, 4:29 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]Someone on here reported that 7416 still retains its 48mph restricted limit from its London days, Or has it been reset?

Some (if not all) of Ashington's B7s still have the restricted limit, even restricted fuel pumps. 

Jesmond may have worked their magic on it though, as they like to modify their buses.

7486 is back at Redcar on X93s today

Wonderful! I guess it's better than them using 1102 mind !!

(12 May 2016, 7:52 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]7486 is back at Redcar on X93s today

And it's not the only vehicle back at Redcar today - so too is 4512

Arriva North East 4512 (V512 DFT) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

(12 May 2016, 7:18 am)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]Bit of an odd position there, they should really be where the advert stickers are. Even I'm having trouble reading them.

They would appear to be leaving the advert stickers on as I'm on 1328 and that's got the stickers on for frequenta and the advert stickers are still on, as well.

(12 May 2016, 6:37 am)OW1762 wrote [ -> ]Here is a picture of them

I never even noticed those, if they were there on Tuesday. (Too busy trying to not get rattled by the undercarriage rattle, which I suspect was coming from a wheel arch)

The ones upstairs on the Max X12s are similarly arranged, but you can't help but notice those, since the ceilings are so low!

(12 May 2016, 2:49 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]I never even noticed those, if they were there on Tuesday. (Too busy trying to not get rattled by the undercarriage rattle, which I suspect was coming from a wheel arch)

The ones upstairs on the Max X12s are similarly arranged, but you can't help but notice those, since the ceilings are so low!

There like that in the sapphire 6 e400s as well

Are they going to put next stop announcements in the frequenta 64 as they already have speakers in them.

(13 May 2016, 6:41 am)OW1762 wrote [ -> ]Are they going to put next stop announcements in the frequenta 64 as they already have speakers in them.

That'll be from their TfL days of having the iBus system.

1808 was seen enroute back to Yorkshire this morning, heading onto the A174 about 0905.

(13 May 2016, 6:11 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]That'll be from their TfL days of having the iBus system.

1808 was seen enroute back to Yorkshire this morning, heading onto the A174 about 0905.

It would be a shame not to use the speakers though.

7603 iirc which I was onboard this evening on the way into Newcastle from the Quorum after finishing work, had to be evacuated at the traffic lights before Haymarket due to the Vehicle catching fire around the front wheel arch (doorside), driver was alerted by passers by and was quick to raise the alarm to get us safely off the bus, fire brigade were on the scene within a few minutes, dont think the damage was extensive as the driver did use the fire extinguisher seconds after we had got off.

Seems we are still having issues with the swirls on the Frequenta branding, 1327 seen in Durham today.

(13 May 2016, 9:08 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Seems we are still having issues with the swirls on the Frequenta branding, 1327 seen in Durham today.

Someone needs a flea in their ear for that. Sometimes the side is the only destination blind you can see clearly, on North road, as they park up just inches apart and they're rather flat fronted vehicles.