Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2016

Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2016

(30 Apr 2016, 5:25 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Either 1412 or 1413 on its way into Durham on the 22

Will have been 1412 as I seen 1413 on the 6 at 14.00

I always hated the Vykings (see previous postings under GNE and how they've never got bus type right on the Angel)

Anyhow, had 3963 and it was far nicer than I remember. Certainly felt more powerful than the Hybrid duds. Though in solidarity and tribute to days gone by on the Angel...no one used the middle door

Just thought I'd start a thread for you to share your favourite liveries.

Here's one of mine:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Rossiya--...6ce164a607

I flew on this bird before she got her lovely vinyl covers.

Got lots of upcoming trips with Thomson to look forward to and my mam has just booked Jamaica on a dreamliner next year!

So far I have only been on their 737-800s:
G-FDZX
G-TAWF
G-TAWG
G-TAWP

Just thought I'd start a thread for BA.

I flew on G-EUUO to BUD and back on G-EUYE and experienced their new short haul cabin. I have to say, I am a huge fan. New lighting is spot on and the new seats are comfortable compared to the older short haul cabin. More space for the taller of us!

What's more the European Fleet Crew were brilliant.

PB0003792/24 - DAVID ROBERTSON T/A ASTLEY PRIVATE HIRE, 6 WESTERN AVENUE, SEATON DELAVAL, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 0EA

• Cancellation Accepted: Operating between STANINGTON STATION MORPETH and MORR HOUSE LANE ASHINGTON given service number 291 effective from 26-Jun-2016.

New event for 2016, held by the West Riding Bus Group on Sunday 22nd May which will see a selection of classic buses touring the historic Scarborough Seafront.

Many of the attendees can be found on the event's Facebook page (linked below) some interesting stuff looks to be attending this event.

Event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Scarborough-Bus...317411076/
West Riding Bus Group's Website: http://wrbg.weebly.com/

A new thread on Bus Operators not in the UK.

Had a few spare few hours to spare today in the U.S. So what better than to try my Hotels local Route 37, Operated by County owned HART Transit using there fleet of one or two hundred buses with the majority built by U.S. Manufacturer Gillig. No sign of Streetlites round here.....

Journey 1 Brandon Mall - Netpark Transit Centre HART **04 Gillig BRT

A batch of around 12 buses I believe new to HART a few years ago, Driver was very helpful.
Powered by a 9.1L Cummins ISL engine and a Allison World Series? Gearbox, The bus handled the route with ease.

Journey 2 Netpark Transit Centre - Brandon Mall HART 24** Gillig CNG

The newest batch of Gilligs in the fleet, New in 2015 and powered by CNG and a Cummins ISL 8.9L and the Next Gen Allison that is setup similarly to the Indigo Optare Solos back in England.
Very early gear changes provided a even smoother ride than the older Gillig I had earlier but a few gear jerks here and there when the driver put his foot down though they are nowhere near as bad as Streetlites.
No rattles on either vehicles and have a great build quality. Though Americans need a bit catching up on design though.

No photos of them as there wasn't any pleasant locations to get them in.

I return home on Saturday.

Hope you enjoyed this short review