(23 Nov 2017, 9:19 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]A valid observation. 7474, in my opinion, is a legitimate 'rare and odd' sighting. Not only is the bus is on-loan from Jesmond, it also contains branding for a set of services outside of the immediate locale as well as being an odd vehicle type for the depot in question.
Given its age, it's probably also a last chance for some enthusiasts to experience it, particularly if they aren't able to get up to Tyneside, regularly.
(23 Nov 2017, 9:24 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Given its age, it's probably also a last chance for some enthusiasts to experience it, particularly if they aren't able to get up to Tyneside, regularly.
100% - I think things like this is what this thread should be used for. Unique photo opportunities, genuinely interesting workings etc.
(23 Nov 2017, 9:27 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]100% - I think things like this is what this thread should be used for. Unique photo opportunities, genuinely interesting workings etc.
I agree, reporting a corporate Pulsar on a route usually worked by a branded Pulsar is not really interesting. A Pulsar is a Pulsar at the end of the day.
(23 Nov 2017, 5:07 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]This is a good point.
I've always reported workings that have seen branded buses working other routes, or non-branded vehicles working a route in place of a branded vehicle. I don't see this as massively beneficial, or interesting, but initially started doing it as I was aware that people liked getting pictures of that sort of working, especially when Sapphire and MAX were in their relative infancy.
I guess instances such as, for example, an MPD appearing on the X15 are what this thread is intended for.
I think the thread has slightly lost its way, in the sense that any working that isn't 100% "correct" is now R&O. For instance, I wouldn't class a generic MAX vehicle allocated to any MAX route as rare, odd, or anything else.
Totally agree with the points you have made (maybe apart from the BIB. Just slightly?! ;
However, unless we are all given a reminder of what mods define as R&O, I can't see anything changing.
I like debate and discussion (whether reading or joining in), but others don't like that or are unable to (just look at the content in these threads to see that).
So when there is comment on a missing GNE hybrid, there's often a debate about the allocations, rumours about reliability etc.
Similarly, R&OW reports from Jesmond or Blyth depot often saw some sort of comment.
Barely anything at all about Jesmond or Blyth now...
(23 Nov 2017, 9:19 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]And this is why I've asked the question. The thread has lost its way and, to me anyway, is probably one of the most annoying things about this forum. Fair enough, people can post what they want and I don't have to browse this particular thread (and for the most part I don't!), however I would love to know what constitutes a rare or odd working these days - especially since we've seen just about every conceivable combination of rare and odd allocation of vehicles to routes by Darlington reported in this very thread.
A valid observation. 7474, in my opinion, is a legitimate 'rare and odd' sighting. Not only is the bus is on-loan from Jesmond, it also contains branding for a set of services outside of the immediate locale as well as being an odd vehicle type for the depot in question.
Often when the ANE R&OW thread is all that's left to read, the 'read all' button is clicked.
It has become a chore to read at times. Like you, I find it annoying.
Painful.
Like has been said in Adrian's thread on the forum, the current format gives members the chance to do just that.
As has also been said, people like to read this thread.
Swings n roundabouts I suppose.
(23 Nov 2017, 9:39 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Totally agree with the points you have made (maybe apart from the BIB. Just slightly?! ;
However, unless we are all given a reminder of what mods define as R&O, I can't see anything changing.
I like debate and discussion (whether reading or joining in), but others don't like that or are unable to (just look at the content in these threads to see that).
So when there is comment on a missing GNE hybrid, there's often a debate about the allocations, rumours about reliability etc.
Similarly, R&OW reports from Jesmond or Blyth depot often saw some sort of comment.
Barely anything at all about Jesmond or Blyth now...
Often when the ANE R&OW thread is all that's left to read, the 'read all' button is clicked.
It has become a chore to read at times. Like you, I find it annoying.
Painful.
Like has been said in Adrian's thread on the forum, the current format gives members the chance to do just that.
As has also been said, people like to read this thread.
Swings n roundabouts I suppose.
Yep, being able to ignore a thread is always a plus. This one in particular does seem to appeal to those compulsive list makers. Bigun usually interrogates me about all the off brand buses I've seen in a day (ASD thing). With my tendency to middle aged stack overflow errors, it's often easier to just put it here and tell him to take a look, if he's that bothered.
Yesterday 4516 on 63
Today 7424 on 62
Temsa 4726 failing to sparkle on X3/X3A today. First one I've noticed on there for a while now.
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1498 on the X26.
2862 on Frequenta 2.
1416 on X21.
4647 is on the 8.
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(24 Nov 2017, 3:25 pm)JamesDunkley wrote [ -> ]1498 on the X26.
2862 on Frequenta 2.
1416 on X21.
*4647 is on the 8.*
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Husband arrived home, this afternoon, saying he'd been following a "funny looking bus" through Spenny.
He connected up his dashcam to show us and it was this Omni!
Ha ha, they do look different especially at the back.
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7538 is on Frequenta service 2.
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4649 is on the 1/5/5A/12 Cycle.
1511 is on 'MAX' X66/67.
1509 Is on 'MAX' X1.
1461 Is on 'MAX' X27.
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What time will that next be in Darlington?.
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(28 Nov 2017, 1:57 pm)JamesDunkley wrote [ -> ]What time will that next be in Darlington?.
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It was the 15:20 off Sunderland
(28 Nov 2017, 1:57 pm)JamesDunkley wrote [ -> ]What time will that next be in Darlington?.
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Was the 13:20 from Darlington
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1578 just left dbs on the 56
1516 on the 1/5/5A/19 Cycle.
2853 on 'MAX' X26.
2855 on 'MAX' X75/X76.
4809 on 'MAX' X66/X67.
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2846 on 52/53 while two 52/54 branded Streetlites are on the 43 (one was 1587 I think).
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One of 7401-6 on 62.
1437 on X4 I'm told.
1509 is on 'MAX' X1.
2843 Is on 'MAX' X75/X76.
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