North East Buses

(26 Apr 2019, 4:14 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]Whilst they look superb, can we keep the fictional bus liveries to the relevant off-topic thread please? 

Oops - sorry! Didn't realise there was a separate thread

(26 Apr 2019, 11:08 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]9087 returned to Wrightbus.

Now with First Cymru at Swansea.

(24 Apr 2019, 11:50 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Back to this discussion - 673 (NK16 BXP) has now emerged from repaint, don't think anyone expected this! 

Go North East: 0673 / NK16BXP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Now thats what i call a company livery should be for all buses but shame its just for Wear Xpress.

5216 on 33 broken down at Hollywood Avenue terminus 3973 in attendance !!! now replaced 5216, long time since a decker was down there .

Does anyone know where 724/5 will be going to once the 18 ends.

(26 Apr 2019, 4:08 pm)BeachBoy99 wrote [ -> ]My very quick attempt at a concept design for the rebranded Durham Diamond livery, which I've sent over to Martijn Gilbert.

Where do you find these templates?

Repainted 673 has been hidden away on the 434 today.

(27 Apr 2019, 11:11 am)TyneWearTeesGNE wrote [ -> ]Where do you find these templates?

I was sent them by Mark Durham from GNE's marketing team. I have all StreetLite and Citaro liveries.

(27 Apr 2019, 11:29 am)BeachBoy99 wrote [ -> ]I was sent them by Mark Durham from GNE's marketing team. I have all StreetLite and Citaro liveries.

Ah ok

As mentioned earlier, here is freshly repainted 673 in use on the 434 on Saturday.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...ateposted/

When will the work on the Cobalt Clipper B9's start again?, it seems to of gone really quiet.

(28 Apr 2019, 10:35 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]When will the work on the Cobalt Clipper B9's start again?, it seems to of gone really quiet.

6107-9 are in work as we speak. I believe they will start to arrive back soon

6000 (X594 EGK) made a surprise appearance today at the 500 Group Teeside Running Day.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...824137742/

Many thanks to Dan who slowed down quite nicely so I could get this shot.

(28 Apr 2019, 1:26 pm)NewcastleOne wrote [ -> ]6107-9 are in work as we speak. I believe they will start to arrive back soon

6107 due back early next week.

(28 Apr 2019, 3:45 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]6000 (X594 EGK) made a surprise appearance today at the 500 Group Teeside Running Day.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...824137742/

Many thanks to Dan who slowed down quite nicely so I could get this shot.

No problem - it went down a treat, we did well to keep to keep its appearance at the running day a secret!

(28 Apr 2019, 5:28 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]6107 due back early next week.


No problem - it went down a treat, we did well to keep to keep its appearance at the running day a secret!

I certainly wasn't expecting it until MetroCentre next week.

So what the plan for 6000 going forward Dan?

Heard a few mentioning a coastal service between Sunderland and South Shields today.

(28 Apr 2019, 5:51 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]I certainly wasn't expecting it until MetroCentre next week.

So what the plan for 6000 going forward Dan?

Heard a few mentioning a coastal service between Sunderland and South Shields today.

Nothing set in stone just yet - it was surplus to requirements at East Yorkshire, so absorbed into the Go North East Special Events fleet for now. It will potentially be used on special events such as airshow, as well as community engagement events and private hire work.

(28 Apr 2019, 5:51 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]I certainly wasn't expecting it until MetroCentre next week.

So what the plan for 6000 going forward Dan?

Heard a few mentioning a coastal service between Sunderland and South Shields today.

My bet is on something through Seaham, though it couldn't follow the x7 route because of that low bridge, could it? 

The was a crowd at the front of 6000 when we hopped on, so apologies for not spotting you, Dan.

Or do what some operators do and run it on random duplicate runs on various routes.

For examples dupes the following services working from current timetables...
Empty from Depot
1 - Whitley Bay (d 1001) to Newcastle (a 1118)
27 - Newcastle (d 1135) to South Shields (a 1249)
20 - South Shields (d 1302) to Sunderland (a 1336)
Then Lunch Break for Driver
78 - Sunderland (d 1441) to Chester Le Street (a 1523)
21 - Chester Le Street (d 1531) to Gateshead (a 1623)
97 - Gateshead (d 1638) to Metrocentre (a 1723)
Return to Depot

(28 Apr 2019, 6:21 pm)Rapidsnap wrote [ -> ]Or do what some operators do and run it on random duplicate runs on various routes.

For examples dupes the following services working from current timetables...
Empty from Depot
1 - Whitley Bay (d 1001) to Newcastle (a 1118)
27 - Newcastle (d 1135) to South Shields (a 1249)
20 - South Shields (d 1302) to Sunderland (a 1336)
Then Lunch Break for Driver
78 - Sunderland (d 1441) to Chester Le Street (a 1523)
21 - Chester Le Street (d 1531) to Gateshead (a 1623)
97 - Gateshead (d 1638) to Metrocentre (a 1723)
Return to Depot

Not very ideal, I would prefer to see a service through the Tyne Tunnel if that is allowed?

(28 Apr 2019, 5:59 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Nothing set in stone just yet - it was surplus to requirements at East Yorkshire, so absorbed into the Go North East Special Events fleet for now. It will potentially be used on special events such as airshow, as well as community engagement events and private hire work.

Should put it out on the likes of the 1, 50/50A and 309 when the weather is nice and warm like what Lothian do.

I don’t think an open top would be suitable to cover on any route with stretches over 30 or 40mph as it wouldn’t be pleasant for passengers on the exposed bit upstairs, and certainly not through the Tyne Tunnel breathing in the fumes.

Wasn't any complaints from people onboard H669BNL at Kirkby Stephen last weekend on the faster stretches of the route, was certainly quite enjoyable.

(28 Apr 2019, 7:09 pm)ne14ne1 wrote [ -> ]I don’t think an open top would be suitable to cover on any route with stretches over 30 or 40mph as it wouldn’t be pleasant for passengers on the exposed bit upstairs, and certainly not through the Tyne Tunnel breathing in the fumes.

I can just imagine it on the 50, kids lobbing chewing gum off the top deck in  Chester le Street. At least the local top deck window slammer wouldn't have any windows to slam

(28 Apr 2019, 7:39 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]I can just imagine it on the 50, kids lobbing chewing gum off the top deck in  Chester le Street. At least the local top deck window slammer wouldn't have any windows to slam

Imagine it on the X21, all the drunks getting on in Spennymoor would be straight over the edge!

Does anyone know why my QuickChargers charge my phone incredibly slowly (as in 8 hour to full when at 20%) when connected to the 240v outlets onboard now? The 5v2A chargers integrated into the outlets charge my phone at normal speed.
I thought it might have something to do with current limiting on the 240v but the integrated 5v outlets run from this as well.
I've tried multiple chargers on a number of the Castles Express and Angel buses, but they work fine on the Arriva buses

Think this might have already been said previously but heard 45 new buses coming cant remember if July/August or August/ September. 34 of these being D Deckers

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Is 4989 still with GNE? Haven't seen it in ages at Deptford.

(30 Apr 2019, 3:03 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Is 4989 still with GNE? Haven't seen it in ages at Deptford.

Usually on the 35's, I haven't seen it since January.

(30 Apr 2019, 3:43 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Usually on the 35's, I haven't seen it since January.

Probs died a death

Anyone wanting to ride the ex EYMS presidents, seems like 6941 is pretty much a daily allocation to the Saltmeadows ran 1.