North East Buses

(29 Mar 2014, 4:08 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]The Arriva buses I've seen on the Live App have been hideously late today. A 308 came into Haymarket 28 minutes late...

The 52 was 16 minutes late by the time it got to Killingworth. I did see two 308s together, but the 306 seemed to be fine.

(29 Mar 2014, 5:51 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]The 52 was 16 minutes late by the time it got to Killingworth. I did see two 308s together, but the 306 semen to be fine.

The 306's were coming quite regularly by all accounts

Can you beat 4 7's I passed in Yarm going to Stockton when heading back to Middlesbrough (albeit I too was late...)

(29 Mar 2014, 6:44 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Can you beat 4 7's I passed in Yarm going to Stockton when heading back to Middlesbrough (albeit I too was late...)

4 X47 in 2 mins

(29 Mar 2014, 11:37 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]My day so far:

0941 #56: Stadium of Light to Concord (GNE 6092)
1010 #4 Concord to Galleries (GNE 5360)
1035 #X27 Galleries to Metrocentre (Pygalls YJ55BJE)
1105ish #45 Metrocentre to Riverside (GNE 4903)
1135 #100 Metrocentre to Newcastle (SNE 22023)
1237 #X5 (in reality it is pulling out at 1250) Newcastle to Burradon (ANE 7604)
1352 #353 Burradon to Airport (GNE 639)
1440 Metro Airport to Regent Centre (4038)
1517 Metro Regent Centre to South Gosforth (4001)
1530 Metro South Gosforth to Four Lane Ends (4013)
1545 Metro Four Lane Ends to Chichester (40??)
1630ish Metro Chichester to South Shields (40??)
1700 #35A South Shields to Stadium of Light Metro (GNE 5298)

believe our metro 15:45 was 4053 i went for the 18 after chichester had to run though

Just Booked Train Tickets up to Edinburgh, for this Upcoming Friday 04/04/14. Departing Newcastle Central Station: 07:42 - Arriving: 09:21
Departing Edinburgh Waverley Station: 18:30 - Arriving: 20:12

Total Cost: £26.50

I was planning on Taking Photos at the Following Points

Edinburgh Waverley Station/Princess Street
Edinburgh Bus Station
Easter Road
Silver Knowles/Hunters Tryst - Volvo B5TL Photos
Ocean Terminal

Hopefully i'll be able to fit a few spots in as i'll about 8 Hours to Kill

(30 Mar 2014, 6:41 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just Booked Train Tickets up to Edinburgh, for this Upcoming Friday 04/04/14. Departing Newcastle Central Station: 07:42 - Arriving: 09:21
Departing Edinburgh Waverley Station: 18:30 - Arriving: 20:12

Total Cost: £26.50

I was planning on Taking Photos at the Following Points

Edinburgh Waverley Station/Princess Street
Edinburgh Bus Station
Easter Road
Silver Knowles/Hunters Tryst - Volvo B5TL Photos
Ocean Terminal

Hopefully i'll be able to fit a few spots in as i'll about 8 Hours to Kill

Loads of us on here going to Edinburgh, me 5th-7th and Dan 5th.

This was not so much a bus-related outing but rather a train-related one, however there was a bus involved at one point so I guess I can put it in here on the basis of that.

I've been in Southport for the weekend (coming back tomorrow).

Yesterday, I purchased a return from Southport to Manchester Victoria for £11.60. From Manchester Victoria I walked to the Manchester Museum of Transport, located in Cheetham Hill. I went there for the Collectors Fair which, overall, was fine although the cramped hall and the heating made it humid and uncomfortable. Heritage bus services were running between the venue and Victoria every 20 minutes or so. A London Transport liveried bus was operating the service as I walked to the venue. When I came back out, this throwback from the 70/80s was on heritage duties.

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After getting off at Victoria, I ventured into Manchester for an hour before heading back to Southport on the train.

Today, I bought a MerseyTravel 'Saveaway' ticket (All Modes and Zones - cost £4.90) and ventured by train into Liverpool and Chester. After Chester, I went to back to Birkenhead (Hamilton Square) for a trip to its Transport Museum. After my brief stop there, I walked down to Woodside Ferry Terminal to catch the Ferry (across the Mersey) to Liverpool. Unfortunately, I was unable to achieve this due to the Ferry timetable and the eligibility of tickets on some crossings. So I walked back to Hamilton Square, got the train to Moorfields, before transferring on to the Northern Line back to Southport.

(30 Mar 2014, 6:45 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Loads of us on here going to Edinburgh, me 5th-7th and Dan 5th.

Looks like we are all going for the B5TL, which is the main reason I am going as well as for photos of the Volvo 7900H's, i'll just see how the Day goes to be Honest, No doubt Dan will supply me with a few ideas on where to go. we should create a Hashtag for the Photos Page #NEBGoes2Edinburgh.

(30 Mar 2014, 6:53 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Looks like we are all going for the B5TL, which is the main reason I am going as well as for photos of the Volvo 7900H's, i'll just see how the Day goes to be Honest, No doubt Dan will supply me with a few ideas on where to go. we should create a Hashtag for the Photos Page #NEBGoes2Edinburgh.

I done it not so long ago, but was a bit of a random & unexpected trip. Just lucky I had my camera with me. Princes Street can be a bit of a pain as it's extremely busy.

(30 Mar 2014, 6:53 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Looks like we are all going for the B5TL, which is the main reason I am going as well as for photos of the Volvo 7900H's, i'll just see how the Day goes to be Honest, No doubt Dan will supply me with a few ideas on where to go. we should create a Hashtag for the Photos Page #NEBGoes2Edinburgh.

Dean Bridge can be a good one to go too, depending on light. 'Tis a little further out though.

Obviously you've got The Mound and the other bridges near Princes Street too.
George Street is a good one for another spot near Princes St - as long as you keep your eye on the statue of George VI!
Also near Princes St is Leith Street. There's a bridge which allows you to cross the road, and it leads into the shopping mall. Good for the "birds eye view" shots.

Horse Wynd (Holywood terminus) in Edinburgh is good too, and you'll find that near the 35 route (if you're travelling that way to Ocean Terminal, that is!)

The top of Leith Walk is good right now because you've got some flowers blossoming. Can make for some marvellously composed shots.

I'm a fan of the Clerwood terminus, and Riccarton is nice too. Mayfield terminus is stunning.

Northfield Broadway is a good place for mid-route shots, and it would give you the opportunity to have a ride of a Solo SR of Lothian's too. I had a round trip of the 69 after visiting Marine Depot - a pleasant journey, and it was great how everyone seemed to know each other (with many greeting the driver personally!)

There are some interesting angles/possibilities around Haymarket too.

You will get buses heading up towards Murrayfield/the zoo and vice versa.

(30 Mar 2014, 7:28 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Dean Bridge can be a good one to go too, depending on light. 'Tis a little further out though.

Obviously you've got The Mound and the other bridges near Princes Street too.
George Street is a good one for another spot near Princes St - as long as you keep your eye on the statue of George VI!
Also near Princes St is Leith Street. There's a bridge which allows you to cross the road, and it leads into the shopping mall. Good for the "birds eye view" shots.

Horse Wynd (Holywood terminus) in Edinburgh is good too, and you'll find that near the 35 route (if you're travelling that way to Ocean Terminal, that is!)

The top of Leith Walk is good right now because you've got some flowers blossoming. Can make for some marvellously composed shots.

I'm a fan of the Clerwood terminus, and Riccarton is nice too. Mayfield terminus is stunning.

Northfield Broadway is a good place for mid-route shots, and it would give you the opportunity to have a ride of a Solo SR of Lothian's too. I had a round trip of the 69 after visiting Marine Depot - a pleasant journey, and it was great how everyone seemed to know each other (with many greeting the driver personally!)

Probably just be Edinburgh Princes St/Waverley Bridge for me, sadly.

(30 Mar 2014, 7:28 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Dean Bridge can be a good one to go too, depending on light. 'Tis a little further out though.

Obviously you've got The Mound and the other bridges near Princes Street too.
George Street is a good one for another spot near Princes St - as long as you keep your eye on the statue of George VI!
Also near Princes St is Leith Street. There's a bridge which allows you to cross the road, and it leads into the shopping mall. Good for the "birds eye view" shots.

Horse Wynd (Holywood terminus) in Edinburgh is good too, and you'll find that near the 35 route (if you're travelling that way to Ocean Terminal, that is!)

The top of Leith Walk is good right now because you've got some flowers blossoming. Can make for some marvellously composed shots.

I'm a fan of the Clerwood terminus, and Riccarton is nice too. Mayfield terminus is stunning.

Northfield Broadway is a good place for mid-route shots, and it would give you the opportunity to have a ride of a Solo SR of Lothian's too. I had a round trip of the 69 after visiting Marine Depot - a pleasant journey, and it was great how everyone seemed to know each other (with many greeting the driver personally!)

Thanks for the Information Dan, I will try and fit in as much Humanly possible with the amount of Hours I will be there, is there many Buses go up The Mound as that looks like a Beautiful Spot to take a few Photos. I might pop along to Central Bus Depot to take a few photos also, any ideas on what Buses Services go by there.

(30 Mar 2014, 8:46 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Thanks for the Information Dan, I will try and fit in as much Humanly possible with the amount of Hours I will be there, is there many Buses go up The Mound as that looks like a Beautiful Spot to take a few Photos. I might pop along to Central Bus Depot to take a few photos also, any ideas on what Buses Services go by there.

There's loads that stop nearby Central. Also really good for photos if the sun is out.

Randomly ended up in Blackpool today for an hour or so, and managed a couple of shots there. It was an absolutely cracking day in Blackpool, so I only wish I had more time there.

I've got a busy few weeks coming up, but have a couple of days off before the Easter weekend. I'm hoping to head over Carlisle/Cumbria perhaps the day before Good Friday, or mid-week the following week.

Aside from that, I'm looking forward to the Durham Dual on the 26th April. Hopefully will bump into a couple from the forum over there.

(01 Apr 2014, 8:33 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Randomly ended up in Blackpool today for an hour or so, and managed a couple of shots there. It was an absolutely cracking day in Blackpool, so I only wish I had more time there.

I've got a busy few weeks coming up, but have a couple of days off before the Easter weekend. I'm hoping to head over Carlisle/Cumbria perhaps the day before Good Friday, or mid-week the following week.

Aside from that, I'm looking forward to the Durham Dual on the 26th April. Hopefully will bump into a couple from the forum over there.

I would go there, but not sure about it. Not sure if I'd feel comfortable on the Durham Dual being considerably younger.
Hoping to get to Carlisle soon too, Cumbria will be four nights in Barrow and Kendal depending if I can get a good value hotel.

(01 Apr 2014, 8:48 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]I would go there, but not sure about it. Not sure if I'd feel comfortable on the Durham Dual being considerably younger.
Hoping to get to Carlisle soon too, Cumbria will be four nights in Barrow and Kendal depending if I can get a good value hotel.

Will the folks or someone else not go through with you? Failing that, I'd imagine a few from here will end up going.

Should be fine for B&Bs around that area. Certainly enough of them I think I'm just going to do there and back in a day, perhaps stopping by at Hexham on my way back. I'd meant to do it in January when I was off but the weather was shocking.

(01 Apr 2014, 9:03 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Will the folks or someone else not go through with you? Failing that, I'd imagine a few from here will end up going.

Should be fine for B&Bs around that area. Certainly enough of them I think I'm just going to do there and back in a day, perhaps stopping by at Hexham on my way back. I'd meant to do it in January when I was off but the weather was shocking.

If you mean the Lakes, then yes Hopefully I'll get a B&B or reasonably priced hotels, was hoping to get the Premier Inn in Kendal, but not booking until I try out the Edinburgh one. Travelodge was horrendous the last time I used it in York iirc.
If you mean the running day, the no.

(01 Apr 2014, 8:33 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Randomly ended up in Blackpool today for an hour or so, and managed a couple of shots there. It was an absolutely cracking day in Blackpool, so I only wish I had more time there.

I've got a busy few weeks coming up, but have a couple of days off before the Easter weekend. I'm hoping to head over Carlisle/Cumbria perhaps the day before Good Friday, or mid-week the following week.

Aside from that, I'm looking forward to the Durham Dual on the 26th April. Hopefully will bump into a couple from the forum over there.

Depending on the eldests football match, that Durham Dual looks canny.

Weather is looking poor for Edinburgh tomorrow, but I'm having an early night tonight ready for an early Metro tomorrow!

Did Malarkey enjoy his trip?

(04 Apr 2014, 7:53 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Weather is looking poor for Edinburgh tomorrow, but I'm having an early night tonight ready for an early Metro tomorrow!

Did Malarkey enjoy his trip?

Just me luck! Same happened when I went to the Lakes last year

(04 Apr 2014, 7:53 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Weather is looking poor for Edinburgh tomorrow, but I'm having an early night tonight ready for an early Metro tomorrow!

Did Malarkey enjoy his trip?

Yes I did, been in the House about 35 Minutes and I am bloody shattered. When I arrived in Edinburgh at 09:20 it was Foggy and it was Raining up until around Midday, after that it stayed Dull but was reasonably warm otherwise.

I took a shed load of Photos along Princess Street/Waverley Bridge and The Mound, And also took half a dozen in the Worlds Worst Bus Station, Yes Edinburgh Bus Station tops the Almighty Eldon Square in my Personal Opinion.

I then got on the 27 up to Hunters Tryst to get photos of the B5TL, That unfortunately did not go to plan, as it had been taken off early doors with Suspension Problems, But I did catch it back out on the 27 at The Mound at 16:30, which made me rather Happy, I would advise not going to far to catch the B5TL in case ends up with a few problems again over the weekend.

I also went along to Ocean Terminal and took some photos there and on the way back took some by a River I can't remember the name of on the 22 Route along Leith Walk, would recommend going along there as it is a lovely spot for photos, and I went to Harburn Hobbies where I bought the ELB Wright Pulsar 2 Model for £34.99 Destination Screen (Western General 113).

There are plenty of opportunities to get photos of the Trams as they running a frequently whilst on testing also, Last Hour or so I stayed near Waverley Station simply taking Photos of whatever came along, I would keep lookout for a Alexander Royale, as First had one out Today on the 62.

Overall I had a great day out, and I thinking already about booking tickets for in September for the Opens Doors Day Event at Central Depot, Dan can you set a Hashtag on the Photos Page #NEBGoes2Edinburgh, seeming so Me, You and Tom will have been over the Course of This Weekend, Hope you guys have a great time and I shall forward to seeing your Photos and Reviews.

As for me I am going get some scran I am starving and catch up on the Soaps while reading the Buses Magazine which I got read on the Train on the way up, and I will perhaps caption a few photos while I am at it.

(04 Apr 2014, 9:24 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Yes I did, been in the House about 35 Minutes and I am bloody shattered. When I arrived in Edinburgh at 09:20 it was Foggy and it was Raining up until around Midday, after that it stayed Dull but was reasonably warm otherwise.

I took a shed load of Photos along Princess Street/Waverley Bridge and The Mound, And also took half a dozen in the Worlds Worst Bus Station, Yes Edinburgh Bus Station tops the Almighty Eldon Square in my Personal Opinion.

I then got on the 27 up to Hunters Tryst to get photos of the B5TL, That unfortunately did not go to plan, as it had been taken off early doors with Suspension Problems, But I did catch it back out on the 27 at The Mound at 16:30, which made me rather Happy, I would advise not going to far to catch the B5TL in case ends up with a few problems again over the weekend.

I also went along to Ocean Terminal and took some photos there and on the way back took some by a River I can't remember the name of on the 22 Route, would recommend going along there as it is a lovely spot for photos, and I went to Harburn Hobbies where I bought the ELB Wright Pulsar 2 Model for £34.99 Destination Screen (Western General 113).

There are plenty of opportunities to get photos of the Trams as they running a frequently whilst on testing also, Last Hour or so I stayed near Waverley Station simply taking Photos of whatever came along, I would keep lookout for a Alexander Royale, as First had one out Today on the 62.

Overall I had a great day out, and I thinking already about booking tickets for in September for the Opens Doors Day Event at Central Depot, Dan can you set a Hashtag on the Photos Page #NEBGoes2Edinburgh, seeming so Me, You and Tom will have been over the Course of This Weekend, Hope you guys have a great time and I shall forward to seeing your Photos and Reviews.

As for me I am going get some scran I am starving and catch up on the Soaps while reading the Buses Magazine which I got read on the Train on the way up, and I will perhaps caption a few photos while I am at it.

Glad you had a good time, Adam. Sounds brilliant. I'll have to look out for the Royale(s), how many did you see?

(04 Apr 2014, 9:28 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Glad you had a good time, Adam. Sounds brilliant. I'll have to look out for the Royale(s), how many did you see?

Just the one Royale and it came down North Bridge just up from Waverley Station, I think then turned Left and went Princess Street to go down to Haymarket, not entirely sure, but could of turned right and went down and around to Edinburgh Bus Station, but if your in that area you should see it, if it's out of course.

(04 Apr 2014, 9:32 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just the one Royale and it came down North Bridge just up from Waverley Station, I think then turned Left and went Princess Street to go down to Haymarket, not entirely sure, but could of turned right and went down and around to Edinburgh Bus Station, but if your in that area you should see it, if it's out of course.

Let's hope so

(04 Apr 2014, 9:24 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Yes I did, been in the House about 35 Minutes and I am bloody shattered. When I arrived in Edinburgh at 09:20 it was Foggy and it was Raining up until around Midday, after that it stayed Dull but was reasonably warm otherwise.

I took a shed load of Photos along Princess Street/Waverley Bridge and The Mound, And also took half a dozen in the Worlds Worst Bus Station, Yes Edinburgh Bus Station tops the Almighty Eldon Square in my Personal Opinion.

I then got on the 27 up to Hunters Tryst to get photos of the B5TL, That unfortunately did not go to plan, as it had been taken off early doors with Suspension Problems, But I did catch it back out on the 27 at The Mound at 16:30, which made me rather Happy, I would advise not going to far to catch the B5TL in case ends up with a few problems again over the weekend.

I also went along to Ocean Terminal and took some photos there and on the way back took some by a River I can't remember the name of on the 22 Route along Leith Walk, would recommend going along there as it is a lovely spot for photos, and I went to Harburn Hobbies where I bought the ELB Wright Pulsar 2 Model for £34.99 Destination Screen (Western General 113).

There are plenty of opportunities to get photos of the Trams as they running a frequently whilst on testing also, Last Hour or so I stayed near Waverley Station simply taking Photos of whatever came along, I would keep lookout for a Alexander Royale, as First had one out Today on the 62.

Overall I had a great day out, and I thinking already about booking tickets for in September for the Opens Doors Day Event at Central Depot, Dan can you set a Hashtag on the Photos Page #NEBGoes2Edinburgh, seeming so Me, You and Tom will have been over the Course of This Weekend, Hope you guys have a great time and I shall forward to seeing your Photos and Reviews.

As for me I am going get some scran I am starving and catch up on the Soaps while reading the Buses Magazine which I got read on the Train on the way up, and I will perhaps caption a few photos while I am at it.

Sounds like you had a cracking day Adam.

I'm looking to have a trip up on the 23rd, as I'm off work. Looking at train tickets now though, and I can actually go across to Glasgow and back for £8 quid more, so I'm thinking that instead. 07.42 off Newcastle, and the 18.30 off Edinburgh = £29.40.

Anyone fancy a trip up?

(05 Apr 2014, 1:06 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Sounds like you had a cracking day Adam.

I'm looking to have a trip up on the 23rd, as I'm off work. Looking at train tickets now though, and I can actually go across to Glasgow and back for £8 quid more, so I'm thinking that instead. 07.42 off Newcastle, and the 18.30 off Edinburgh = £29.40.

Anyone fancy a trip up?

I only paid £26.50 for the exact same Train Departures as stated above, Although I was in the Quiet Coach, so maybe a bit cheaper than any of the other carriages but of thought it of made a difference to be honest.

(05 Apr 2014, 1:06 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Sounds like you had a cracking day Adam.

I'm looking to have a trip up on the 23rd, as I'm off work. Looking at train tickets now though, and I can actually go across to Glasgow and back for £8 quid more, so I'm thinking that instead. 07.42 off Newcastle, and the 18.30 off Edinburgh = £29.40.

Anyone fancy a trip up?

As much as I'd love to, I don't think I will be returning to Edinburgh until summer now (when, I imagine, it will be my overnight trip to Edinburgh from Sunderland via somewhere in Wales, London and Glasgow, with opportunities for Inverness too. September and October will be my trips to Edinburgh after that.

(05 Apr 2014, 2:31 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]As much as I'd love to, I don't think I will be returning to Edinburgh until summer now (when, I imagine, it will be my overnight trip to Edinburgh from Sunderland via somewhere in Wales, London and Glasgow, with opportunities for Inverness too. September and October will be my trips to Edinburgh after that.

I'm having a fab day, Premier Inn is faultless, and has a beautiful view of the castle.