Here I will post my thoughts to be shared about certain bus routes

Stagecoach North East: Rare & Odd Workings - September 2015

Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015

Arriva North East: Rare & Odd Workings - September 2015

Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015

(30 Aug 2015, 5:37 pm)Dan wrote Small update from me...

Deptford's "Fab Fifty Six" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6085 (NL63 YHN) has returned to Deptford from Thornton's, following GKN Flywheel modifications.

The movements as a result of the loss of a number of Nexus miscellaneous works contracts are starting to commence. So far:
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) has transferred from Percy Main to Stanley.
- Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 (X923 WGR) has transferred from Deptford to Riverside.
- Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4935 (Y935 ERG) has transferred from Chester-le-Street to Washington.

Ultimately, I believe that further Volvo B10BLEs, DAF SB120s and Dennis Tridents will be withdrawn from service.

(31 Aug 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote Has anymore changes happened over the weekend?

(31 Aug 2015, 8:17 pm)Dan wrote Yes, a couple. One involves the transfer of 6039 to Chester-le-Street from Deptford (GuyParkRoyal got a photo of this on service 50A today).

Bound to have been a few more. Will make a post in the morning before going for the Metro if I have time.

The only other transfer over the weekend was Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4915 (X915 WGR) from Riverside to Percy Main, which should allow for a dual-door Volvo B10BLE to be withdrawn from service. Still a large number of transfers outstanding, and specific withdrawals should be confirmed today in Go North East's 'official' fleet news. Quite likely that a number of vehicles won't be replaced immediately and they will continue to see use in the fleet temporarily.

Help

This trip to Glasgow VIntage open day is advertised by NEBPT stating run in conjunction with SCarlet Band. The advert says for more details to contact an Andrew Dolan but no details how to contact.
Does anyone on this site know how to contact Andrew. Is he NEBPT or is he Scarlet Band. Or something else.
Grateful for assistance on this one.

Hello all,

Just raiding through my iPhone Apps and realised that I had a tonne of travel apps. Thought it might be a good idea to keep tabs on them here and let others know of any updates and developments.

One very useful one I'll share is Citymapper, if any of you are travelling to London or any capital cities of late.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/n...nd-6317591

TOC refuses to increase capacity on matchdays.

Hi All

I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread to keep track of the various refurbishments going on at our two well known refurb/repair centres at Thornton Brothers, North Seaton (Ashington) and Gardiners, Spennymoor.

Currently at Thornton's are (as far as I know)
Arriva NE: 1502, 4700, 4721, 4722, 4723, 4724, 4725, 4726, 7519, 7520, 7521, 7602, 7604
First Aberdeen: 10170, 10171, 10172, 10183
Go North East: 4898, 4900, 4919, 4920, 4921, 6085

Gardiners will probably need a visit by someone but a bit to start us off...
Henry Cooper: RM1204, RM1735, RM1778
Scania Omnicity XKO237