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+--- Thread: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 (/showthread.php?tid=1864)
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jamie M - 05 Sep 2016
(05 Sep 2016, 9:41 pm)Dan I'd expect them to look smart externally when freshly painted - but they're all very... worn... internally.I've been on CLS' first omnidekka, think YN04GJJ, didn't look or feel too bad. Got shifting and didn't feel tacky or worn. I wasn't close up to either of the newer two, but I can also say the same of a few of Stanley's interiors. GX03S(UH/VE) especially have loads of mismatch seats and generally don't feel nice to be in, although the motors are always great on those.
Bit of a kick in the teeth when you get a red bus on the X21 lacking the usual features of the StreetDecks as it is, never mind a red bus with threadbare seats!
(05 Sep 2016, 9:45 pm)S813 FVK Will they bother retrimming the seats on these ones or are they just staying the way they are given how long they are probably going to be in the fleet for?
I've been on all of Stanley's up Whickham/Dunston or Watergate bank and beyond every working day since they were introduced. As stated, I believe the motors are good/great, better than Stanley's other buses. I've only ever experienced one break down where GX03SVA was coming downhill on Watergate bank and the engine just revved high and cut. It was back up in service the next day and I believe this is a mechanical caveat with Diesel automatics. I think they'll be going strong for a while, certainly not numbered years from what I know of them. Just a few need a re-trim and they'll be top notch.
Oh and the back row of seats on all of them on the lower deck.. whoever designed the space hopefully was sacked. Waste of 4 seat spaces, neebody sits on them except for the middle area. Other than that, though.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Ambassador - 05 Sep 2016
(05 Sep 2016, 9:35 pm)Adrian You had a bit of a treat on the 21 today man.... 6140 was working it!
I missed it! My pass ran out so I Ended up taking the X12 today (cheaper!) been looking out for one. Intrigued to see how it goes in the A167 or the Harlow Green stretch
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - V514DFT - 06 Sep 2016
Solo 675 has lost half of its indigo branding on the lower part of the left side of the bus
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jamie M - 06 Sep 2016
(06 Sep 2016, 7:01 pm)V514DFT Solo 675 has lost half of its indigo branding on the lower part of the left side of the busIs this a replacement panel? Stanley's are awful for that. See a lot, you certainly notice when some maroon is missing like.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Michael - 06 Sep 2016
Is the Indigo Washington Solo's still going to be out tomorrow?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - citaro5284 - 06 Sep 2016
(06 Sep 2016, 7:11 pm)Michael Is the Indigo Washington Solo's still going to be out tomorrow?
No, Thursday now.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Michael - 06 Sep 2016
(06 Sep 2016, 7:19 pm)citaro5284 No, Thursday now.
Thanks, =)
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Ambassador - 06 Sep 2016
Finally caught 6140 on the 21 tonight.
Very dull buses internally, very narrow steep steps to top deck. Passengers didn't seem too impressed, few negative comments to the driver, herself telling passengers she had drawn the short straw tonight.
Didn't get a chance to experience the engine as the driver as very timid. Sooner they upgrade the 21 and get some acceptable reserves in...
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - V514DFT - 06 Sep 2016
(06 Sep 2016, 7:05 pm)Jamie M Is this a replacement panel? Stanley's are awful for that. See a lot, you certainly notice when some maroon is missing like.
I couldnt really tell the sun was in my eyes
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Rapidsnap - 06 Sep 2016
(06 Sep 2016, 7:19 pm)citaro5284 No, Thursday now.
Now I know what I'm doing on my day off, though I won't be bothered too much by other enthusiasts, as people do tend to keep away from me lol.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Andreos1 - 07 Sep 2016
Looks like an X1 has broken down. Not the best place to break down either!
https://twitter.com/MichaelJPoulter/status/773433148248031232
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Brian13 - 07 Sep 2016
6100 on Whitburn or possibly Boldon scholars is this odd as I thought it was allocated a Viking.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Acky81 - 07 Sep 2016
How do u post pictures on here these these where is the attachment clip
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - S813 FVK - 07 Sep 2016
(07 Sep 2016, 5:14 pm)Acky81 How do u post pictures on here these these where is the attachment clip
The attachments section is below the main post box. Just click 'choose file' and go from there
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - EL1TE - 07 Sep 2016
(07 Sep 2016, 8:18 am)Andreos1 Looks like an X1 has broken down. Not the best place to break down either!
https://twitter.com/MichaelJPoulter/status/773433148248031232
I bet it was fun for traffic!!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Acky81 - 07 Sep 2016
(07 Sep 2016, 5:14 pm)Acky81 How do u post pictures on here these these where is the attachment clip
(07 Sep 2016, 5:21 pm)S813 FVK The attachments section is below the main post box. Just click 'choose file' and go from there
Choose file is no longer there
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Jackamcardle - 07 Sep 2016
Somebody on Facebook - 'Just got told of my mate go north east 5283 has been scrapped due to engine fire'
Is this true?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Michael - 07 Sep 2016
(07 Sep 2016, 5:56 pm)Acky81 Choose file is no longer there
Sometimes you have to post and then edit to access that part. (if on phone it has to be landscape)
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Tom - 07 Sep 2016
Talking of Facebook was just looking through GNEs facebook page and the customer service is shocking. Some posts ignored I've seen and this reply made me laugh!
''Hi - I am sorry you feel this way, I actually was on this bus as I get on the stop after this and it was right on time, this service is one of the most punctual services we run as I get this daily for work.'' Surely this isn't a reply you would expect from them?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016 - Brian13 - 07 Sep 2016
(07 Sep 2016, 6:17 pm)Tom Talking of Facebook was just looking through GNEs facebook page and the customer service is shocking. Some posts ignored I've seen and this reply made me laugh!
''Hi - I am sorry you feel this way, I actually was on this bus as I get on the stop after this and it was right on time, this service is one of the most punctual services we run as I get this daily for work.'' Surely this isn't a reply you would expect from them?
Customer service on the buses is sh!te too. Asked a 5 driver what time he was due out and repeatedly asked why? Because I want to know if the 88A which takes longer but due out first would be quicker. Then told me he didn't start at Shields Asda although loads of people board there. He then starts telling me my pop card wasn't right although I'd just got it from Nexus a few days ago. Some drivers are worse than GCTs.