(30 Sep 2021, 1:00 pm)omnicity4659 wrote [ -> ]The old 333 used to run ferry-tynemouth-whitley bay so I would suspect it's been chopped and changed in parts over the years.
Basically what the Stagecoach Seasider was
It seems that the 79 has failed to operate a single journey so far today. Quite a change from the near perfect reliability that JH coaches provided on the service.
(30 Sep 2021, 1:00 pm)omnicity4659 wrote [ -> ]The old 333 used to run ferry-tynemouth-whitley bay so I would suspect it's been chopped and changed in parts over the years.
It did,theres pics of it on the internet of it being an Open Topper,it was also extended in 2012(ish) to serve Howdon Road to replace the 300,but that was short lived
The 333 is basically what is left of the frequent services which ran beyond Northumberland Square to connect with the ferry. In the sixties there was the 7 / 8 from Blyth / Whitley Bay and 12 (I think ) from Whitley Bay via Preston Vill. There was also a service which ran to the Fish Quay. At that time the before the Tyne Tunnel opened there were 2 vehicle and foot passenger ferries shuttling backwards and forwards. Later on the routes became the 309 and 317 which were supplemented by open top 327 in the summer which ran along the seafront from Whitley Bay. There was a connecting open top service at South Shields which, if I remember correctly, ran to Seaburn. Later again the open topper became the 333 operated by Northern and Northumbria.
(03 Oct 2021, 9:50 am)RMF1254 wrote [ -> ]The 333 is basically what is left of the frequent services which ran beyond Northumberland Square to connect with the ferry. In the sixties there was the 7 / 8 from Blyth / Whitley Bay and 12 (I think ) from Whitley Bay via Preston Vill. There was also a service which ran to the Fish Quay. At that time the before the Tyne Tunnel opened there were 2 vehicle and foot passenger ferries shuttling backwards and forwards. Later on the routes became the 309 and 317 which were supplemented by open top 327 in the summer which ran along the seafront from Whitley Bay. There was a connecting open top service at South Shields which, if I remember correctly, ran to Seaburn. Later again the open topper became the 333 operated by Northern and Northumbria.
That service was numbered 555, I believe. At some point it started at Bedes World in Jarrow too
(03 Oct 2021, 12:11 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]That service was numbered 555, I believe. At some point it started at Bedes World in Jarrow too
I think that was more recent. The one I’m thinking of was started by the then PTE using the now preserved 1218.
(04 Oct 2021, 8:44 am)RMF1254 wrote [ -> ]I think that was more recent. The one I’m thinking of was started by the then PTE using the now preserved 1218.
Was it not the 536/537
(05 Oct 2021, 2:14 am)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Was it not the 536/537
I’ve got a few shots of 1218, the earlier one showing 510/511 and later ones showing 538. I don’t seem able to areach them.
(03 Oct 2021, 9:50 am)RMF1254 wrote [ -> ]The 333 is basically what is left of the frequent services which ran beyond Northumberland Square to connect with the ferry. In the sixties there was the 7 / 8 from Blyth / Whitley Bay and 12 (I think ) from Whitley Bay via Preston Vill. There was also a service which ran to the Fish Quay. At that time the before the Tyne Tunnel opened there were 2 vehicle and foot passenger ferries shuttling backwards and forwards. Later on the routes became the 309 and 317 which were supplemented by open top 327 in the summer which ran along the seafront from Whitley Bay. There was a connecting open top service at South Shields which, if I remember correctly, ran to Seaburn. Later again the open topper became the 333 operated by Northern and Northumbria.
The 7, 8 and 12 did indeed run as you say. When the tunnel opened in 1967, Northern's service 60 which ran Sunderland - East Boldon - Whiteleas - Biddick Hall - Jarrow was extended to Blyth via Shields and the coast and operated jointly with the Tynemouth company. Later the 7 and 8 took on the number 60. Later when services in the area were numbered 3xx, the Blyth - Sunderland one became the 310 and the Blyth - Shields ferry one became the 309. For a time I was a conductor, and the Blyth - Sunderland run was my favourite. There was for many years a service to the fish quay running from Northumberland Square and numbered 14. This service only operated at work times. Eventually these runs were tagged onto the 12. The 12 eventually became the 317.
335 re-routing starts next Wednesday (13th), just a friendly reminder
(06 Oct 2021, 11:57 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]335 re-routing starts next Wednesday (13th), just a friendly reminder
Surprised there's nothing on the NEXUS site about it.
(07 Oct 2021, 10:12 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Surprised there's nothing on the NEXUS site about it.
Won't be till probably Monday. 333 is also getting a tiny change to it and the 333/335/11 will be moved in North Shields due to Northumberland Square and Howard Street both being shut from the same day (13th)
Timetables are up on nexus website
There are changes to W1/W1A and W3 with Revised Route and Timetable. Any idea what's changing
(07 Oct 2021, 2:57 pm)Train8261 wrote [ -> ]Timetables are up on nexus website
There are changes to W1/W1A and W3 with Revised Route and Timetable. Any idea what's changing
The 10:20 W3, 10:30 W1 and 12:00 W1A appear to be withdrawn which seems like a slightly odd move.
(07 Oct 2021, 3:15 pm)peter wrote [ -> ]The 10:20 W3, 10:30 W1 and 12:00 W1A appear to be withdrawn which seems like a slightly odd move.
Hmmm odd. Still don't get what the revised route means. As from the timetable I can't tell
Why does the 333 not run on a Sunday
Service 333
- New route and stopping arrangements in North Shields Town Centre
- From the Ferry Landing/Fish Quay buses will now return to Bedford Street and will then continue towards Tynemouth Broadway via Stephenson Street (no longer serving Howards Street or Northumberland Square).
- Buses travelling from Tynemouth Broadway will enter North Shields via Albion Road and Church Way (no longer serving Northumberland Square)
- This service will continue to operate up to every 30 minutes, Monday – Saturday daytime
Service 335
- New route, timetable and stopping arrangements
- Between Four Lane Ends – Benton ASDA buses will now travel via Forest Hall & Palmersville
- Between Cobalt – New York, Monday – Friday buses will serve Silver Fox Way and New York Way (instead of Quick Silver Way, The Silverlink North and New York Road)
- In North Shields town centre buses will now leave via Stephenson Street, Albion Road and Church Way (instead of Howard Street and Northumberland Square).
- This service will continue to operate up to every 30 minutes, Monday – Friday daytime and every 60 minutes Saturday daytime
To mitigate driver resource issues the following bus services will not be operated until further notice. Nexus apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Monday – Saturday:
W1 1030 ex Whitley Bay Metro and return 1105 from Earsdon Grange
W1a 1200 ex Whitley Bay Metro and return 1235 from Earsdon Grange
W3 1020 Ex Whitley Bay Town Centre and return 1041 ex Norham Road
Can someone clear the confusion if GCT are allowing T&W Day rovers & Explorer ticket or not
(13 Oct 2021, 9:56 am)Train8261 wrote [ -> ]Can someone clear the confusion if GCT are allowing T&W Day rovers & Explorer ticket or not
Yes they should be.