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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - busmanT - 22 Sep 2016
(22 Sep 2016, 8:28 pm)EL1TE aren't 2 B7's allocated per day due to the PVR increase?
Yes 2 x B7 are scheduled.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jamie M - 22 Sep 2016
(22 Sep 2016, 8:28 pm)EL1TE aren't 2 B7's allocated per day due to the PVR increase?mhm.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Michael - 22 Sep 2016
(22 Sep 2016, 8:29 pm)busmanT It's expected to be done in the next few weeks, along with 5248 & 5249, once the next 8 OmniDekka from Brighton and the Solo from Thames Travel have been painted.
Will 5248/49 go "Go North East" again?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - G-CPTN - 22 Sep 2016
(22 Sep 2016, 8:28 pm)EL1TE aren't 2 B7's allocated per day due to the PVR increase?
It just seemed strange to see them consecutively (one headed to Newcastle, the other to Hexham then returning towards Newcastle).
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - pdiddy - 22 Sep 2016
Anybody got any pics of 701 - 704 in new colours !
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - BusLoverMum - 22 Sep 2016
(22 Sep 2016, 7:07 pm)Jamie M One makes a loud noise every time the driver touches the brakes. Other than that, they're pretty much like any other omnicity. I take X31s daily and they're no bother. I'm not sure why they're so badly hated to be frank.
Same here. One of those X31/30 Omnicities smells oily, but they're good vehicles which seem to function well on difficult routes. I think the main issue with them is a certain amount of Thoroughbred flakiness, which is more of a problem for the operator than passengers. I always enjoy a ride on them.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jamie M - 23 Sep 2016
(22 Sep 2016, 10:27 pm)BusLoverMum Same here. One of those X31/30 Omnicities smells oily, but they're good vehicles which seem to function well on difficult routes. I think the main issue with them is a certain amount of Thoroughbred flakiness, which is more of a problem for the operator than passengers. I always enjoy a ride on them.They are also renowned for falling to pieces. I remember 5253's CCTV camera panel at the back just fell down onto the seat randomly. Wouldn't like that falling on my head, but it's no worse than 5337 and it's murderous doors!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Michael - 23 Sep 2016
Are 4 of the Omnidekka's still planned to arrive from Brighton on Sunday?
The list of the Omnidekka's GNE will get from Brighton, kindly provided by Dan:
626 - YN04 GJY
627 - YN04 GJZ
628 - YN04 GKA
651 - YN05 GZL
653 - YN05 GZP
654 - YN05 GZR
664 - YN55 NFC
661 - YN55 NFE
Link to the South West page can be found here: http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=318&page=12
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - G-CPTN - 23 Sep 2016
Today has seen 3963 on TEN duty - difficult to drive as engine idle is very fast so little throttle makes it surge forward.
It gives the impression of a clumsy driver (as passengers were being thrust forwards and backwards) but it was obviously not the driver at fault.
Also, on X84/X85 was 5210 (Tynedale Links).
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Ambassador - 23 Sep 2016
(23 Sep 2016, 8:41 pm)G-CPTN Today has seen 3963 on TEN duty - difficult to drive as engine idle is very fast so little throttle makes it surge forward.
It gives the impression of a clumsy driver (as passengers were being thrust forwards and backwards) but it was obviously not the driver at fault.
Also, on X84/X85 was 5210 (Tynedale Links).
So it drives like an Angel Hybrid then (though less thrust)
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - missedbus - 24 Sep 2016
I'm no great fan of Omnicities (although I like Streetlites even less), but that sort of thing isn't appropriate, no matter how much we might hate a vehicle or type. In defence of Omnicities, they're quite comfortable old barges, and quite fast when let off the leash, much better than a Solar for a Durham to South Shields run, for example.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - NK53 TKT - 24 Sep 2016
(24 Sep 2016, 9:06 am)missedbus I'm no great fan of Omnicities (although I like Streetlites even less), but that sort of thing isn't appropriate, no matter how much we might hate a vehicle or type. In defence of Omnicities, they're quite comfortable old barges, and quite fast when let off the leash, much better than a Solar for a Durham to South Shields run, for example.
I really like the GNE Omnicities
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jamie M - 24 Sep 2016
(24 Sep 2016, 9:06 am)missedbus I'm no great fan of Omnicities (although I like Streetlites even less), but that sort of thing isn't appropriate, no matter how much we might hate a vehicle or type. In defence of Omnicities, they're quite comfortable old barges, and quite fast when let off the leash, much better than a Solar for a Durham to South Shields run, for example.Get the X32 to stanley on an evening weekday. They all blast up the A693 without much trouble.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Adrian - 24 Sep 2016
I've removed a couple of posts from this thread.
Let me be clear - members on this forum will not be flamed and put down by others. If you have an issue with the content with someone's post, then either report it or PM a moderator to discuss.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - BusLoverMum - 24 Sep 2016
(24 Sep 2016, 9:09 am)NK53 TKT I really like the GNE Omnicities
(24 Sep 2016, 10:03 am)Jamie M Get the X32 to stanley on an evening weekday. They all blast up the A693 without much trouble.
My first experience of knowing I was on an omnicity was on one of the non limited Arriva examples when it was still on the 21A - blasted uphill, approaching 'boro, overtaking a load of cars, we did
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - BusLoverMum - 24 Sep 2016
But yes, they seem to have a few screws loose.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jamie M - 24 Sep 2016
(24 Sep 2016, 10:15 pm)BusLoverMum But yes, they seem to have a few most screws loose.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Michael - 25 Sep 2016
From GNE on Facebook:
Pride Parade in Sunderland unscheduled road closures, not serving Holmside, Fawcett St, toward Rd. Only A,B,C stands in use @ Interchange
Update:
All services in Sunderland back to normal
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Morgandee16 - 25 Sep 2016
The 6064 NSA is saying the n21 service to Durham why is this for
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jamie M - 25 Sep 2016
(25 Sep 2016, 11:47 am)Morgandee16 The 6064 NSA is saying the n21 service to Durham why is this forDriver probably entered wrong number, other B5s are alright and this'n was alright last night NSA terms.