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Got to say the pix of the B5s dont do it justice. Looks a lot better in real life

(11 Sep 2017, 9:58 am)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Got to say the pix of the B5s dont do it justice. Looks a lot better in real life

Couple of teething problems this morning, including 6310 breaking down.

(11 Sep 2017, 12:26 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote [ -> ]Couple of teething problems this morning, including 6310 breaking down.

Oh dear

(11 Sep 2017, 12:26 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote [ -> ]Couple of teething problems this morning, including 6310 breaking down.

6084 was out this morning.
Covering for 6310?

(11 Sep 2017, 12:47 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]6084 was out this morning.
Covering for 6310?

Or maybe for 6311/ 6314 which haven't arrived yet

Two X9/X10 boards were no-shows whilst I was trying to get photos on Teesside earlier, took me 90 minutes to get some photos of them (got 6045 during this 90 minute wait).

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(11 Sep 2017, 9:58 am)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Got to say the pix of the B5s dont do it justice. Looks a lot better in real life

Aye. They look good haring along the A19.

Even better that they're not in a layby with their hazards on. Might actually dare to start traveling on that service again.

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Ok, spoke to osoon.

(11 Sep 2017, 12:57 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Two X9/X10 boards were no-shows whilst I was trying to get photos on Teesside earlier, took me 90 minutes to get some photos of them (got 6045 during this 90 minute wait).

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Again, maybe GNE should have allowed a bit more time for (i) receiving and (ii) testing the buses before launching the service last week.  Surely two no shows on a 30 min headway can't be promoting the brand image that GNE are aiming for!

How many are out today


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(11 Sep 2017, 12:53 pm)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Or maybe for 6311/ 6314 which haven't arrived yet

Possibly.
That was my initial thought, until RBZ mentioned the breakdown.

Has the new buses for service X9/x10 got a brand and a brand name?


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The five I saw all turned up, but three of the five were old ones.

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(11 Sep 2017, 1:27 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ]Has the new buses for service X9/x10 got a brand and a brand name?


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No brand name really, just X9/X10. I think the body design looks much better in this livery than in some others, incl the Streetdeck demonstrator,

My sightings:

11:00 X10 from Newcastle - no show.
11:15 X10 from Boro - no show (3964 is now on this board, 14:45 X9 from Boro)
11:30 X9 from Newcastle - 6309.
11:45 X9 from Boro - 6045.
12:15 X10 from Boro - 6313.
13:45 X9 from Boro - TTX B9
14:15 X10 from Boro - 6308.

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6084 was replaced by a TTX at 1045 at Gateshead to town on X10.

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(11 Sep 2017, 1:37 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]My sightings:

11:00 X10 from Newcastle - no show.
11:15 X10 from Boro - no show (3964 is now on this board, 14:45 X9 from Boro)
11:30 X9 from Newcastle - 6309.
11:45 X9 from Boro - 6045.
12:15 X10 from Boro - 6313.
13:45 X9 from Boro - TTX B9
14:15 X10 from Boro - 6308.

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1245 from Boro was a TTX, 1315 6309.

(11 Sep 2017, 1:37 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]My sightings:

11:00 X10 from Newcastle - no show.
11:15 X10 from Boro - no show (3964 is now on this board, 14:45 X9 from Boro)
11:30 X9 from Newcastle - 6309.
11:45 X9 from Boro - 6045.
12:15 X10 from Boro - 6313.
13:45 X9 from Boro - TTX B9
14:15 X10 from Boro - 6308.

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(11 Sep 2017, 1:54 pm)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]1245 from Boro was a TTX, 1315 6309.

So the 1100 from Newcastle - did that operate as Cock Robin seen it leave on the 1245 from Boro?

Driver on 6046 said 4 are off the road already at Eldon Square, so guessing that there’s just one running as 2 haven’t entered service yet, not good PR for GNE


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Okay, I have no clue what happened with that 11:00 X10 from Newcastle then, attached is the area I was waiting for the B5's to appear in, it's possible another route was taken to Norton (possibly A1027 then High Street) but every time I've ever done the X10 it's gone past the area I've highlighted and was unaware of any other potential routes into Norton.

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(11 Sep 2017, 2:13 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]Driver on 6046 said 4 are off the road already to enthusiasts at Eldon Square


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Not really - 2 are not even here, and currently 6310/6312 are in the depot.

So anyone know how many are in service right now, typical of this to happen the one day I’m coming to Newcastle


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(11 Sep 2017, 2:18 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]So anyone know how many are in service right now, typical of this to happen the one day I’m coming to Newcastle


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3

6308 - At Heworth heading to Newcastle
6309 - At Heworth heading to Boro
6313 - At Stockton heading to Boro

(11 Sep 2017, 1:25 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote [ -> ]Again, maybe GNE should have allowed a bit more time for (i) receiving and (ii) testing the buses before launching the service last week.  Surely two no shows on a 30 min headway can't be promoting the brand image that GNE are aiming for!

You don't buy a television expecting it not to work from day 1. 

6310 was used all Saturday night and all day yesterday without a fault, and as we all know, faults can just happen.  I cannot see what the difference would be having a bus running round for weeks, sooner new buses are put on the road the better imo.  The other 3 seem to be operating fine today.

(11 Sep 2017, 2:14 pm)The Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Okay, I have no clue what happened with that 11:00 X10 from Newcastle then, attached is the area I was waiting for the B5's to appear in, it's possible another route was taken to Norton (possibly A1027 then High Street) but every time I've ever done the X10 it's gone past the area I've highlighted and was unaware of any other potential routes into Norton.

 
I've had an X10 at least once come via Norton Green when Boro bound, though we are talking a few years back.

(11 Sep 2017, 1:58 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]So the 1100 from Newcastle - did that operate as Cock Robin seen it leave on the 1245 from Boro?

It was definitely a TTX. I was doing a video but can't play it back as I don't have a camcorder with a working touchscreen at the moment!

(11 Sep 2017, 2:14 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Okay, I have no clue what happened with that 11:00 X10 from Newcastle then, attached is the area I was waiting for the B5's to appear in, it's possible another route was taken to Norton (possibly A1027 then High Street) but every time I've ever done the X10 it's gone past the area I've highlighted and was unaware of any other potential routes into Norton.

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(11 Sep 2017, 2:36 pm)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]It was definitely a TTX. I was doing a video but can't play it back as I don't have a camcorder with a working touchscreen at the moment!

I reckon was Jimmi was fleeing to get out of a way of a cyclist when it went past him 

(11 Sep 2017, 1:37 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]My sightings:

11:00 X10 from Newcastle - no show.
11:15 X10 from Boro - no show (3964 is now on this board, 14:45 X9 from Boro)
11:30 X9 from Newcastle - 6309.
11:45 X9 from Boro - 6045.
12:15 X10 from Boro - 6313.
13:45 X9 from Boro - TTX B9
14:15 X10 from Boro - 6308.

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Saw a TTX heading out of Heworth towards Newcastle around 11:10. I think if was on an X9, so I wonder if that was the 11am no show, assuming the services still interwork at ES.

(11 Sep 2017, 3:34 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Saw a TTX heading out of Heworth towards Newcastle around 11:10. I think if was on an X9, so I wonder if that was the 11am no show, assuming the services still interwork at ES.

They only interwork at Middlesbrough

(11 Sep 2017, 2:34 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]You don't buy a television expecting it not to work from day 1. 

6310 was used all Saturday night and all day yesterday without a fault, and as we all know, faults can just happen.  I cannot see what the difference would be having a bus running round for weeks, sooner new buses are put on the road the better imo.  The other 3 seem to be operating fine today.

I think we’ll just have to agree to disagree if you really think this shambles represents a well executed relaunch of the service.  Relaunched 3rd Sept, new buses supposed to arrive a week later (ludicrous in itself) and even with that extension, only three of a PVR of seven were covered by the new buses, and reports of missed journeys on some of the other boards.

(11 Sep 2017, 4:47 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote [ -> ]I think we’ll just have to agree to disagree if you really think this shambles represents a well executed relaunch of the service.  Relaunched 3rd Sept, new buses supposed to arrive a week later (ludicrous in itself) and even with that extension, only three of a PVR of seven were covered by the new buses, and reports of missed journeys on some of the other boards.

I totally agree. And I WOULD expect a new tv to work from day one!

6310 broken down on A19 sliproad , doors wont shut apparently ... great .. !