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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:20 pm)Marcus By the way my camera is a Panasonic DMC-TZ55. Any good?
When I've done a few practice shots, the only way I can get a clear enough shot to identify what is in the photo is if it's heavily zoomed in.
Careful with that in itself though. You'll lose stability of your image on the slightest movement. You'd be better off standing somewhere closer to the subject, i.e. edge of the pavement. Plenty of places in Newcastle, Chester, Gateshead, etc, for that.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Dan - 26 Oct 2014
Paha.. revision!
We don't have any internal exams until January. Far too early to start revision for that!
This is my first holiday since July (was with GNE all of August), so I'm making the most of it...
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:26 pm)aureolin Careful with that in itself though. You'll lose stability of your image on the slightest movement. You'd be better off standing somewhere closer to the subject, i.e. edge of the pavement. Plenty of places in Newcastle, Chester, Gateshead, etc, for that.
When I took a few photos at the station yesterday I took a few on my iPod and a few on the TZ55, and the TZ55 had some really good photos of the trains, mind!
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:28 pm)Dan Paha.. revision!
We don't have any internal exams until January. Far too early to start revision for that!
We're constantly getting these random tests. In Science on Thursday, I walked in thinking we were mixing Hydrochloric Acid and Sulphur Thiosulphate, but we had a small test on the do's and don't's of risk assessments!
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 8:53 pm)Marcus Planning on a nice small trip out tomorrow;
#21 - Chester to Newcastle
#100 - Newcastle to MetroCentre
#X66 - MetroCentre to Gateshead
#21 - Gateshead to Chester
So exciting haha
Couldn't you not be a BIT more adventurous?
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:41 pm)Tom So exciting haha
Couldn't you not be a BIT more adventurous?
Well, I haven't been on many buses since the summer holidays, so I'd rather start small than big.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:42 pm)Marcus Well, I haven't been on many buses since the summer holidays, so I'd rather start small than big.
If you're getting a day ticket anyway though, you may as well make the most of it! Just have a ride around and see where you end up.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Jimmi - 26 Oct 2014
Tomorrow I will be whooshing off to Peterlee to get some photos of the EcoCitys on the new X21. Then I will be heading off to Durham to see Scarlet Bands offerings on the Durham Park and Ride. May have a quick trip to Darlington depends how I'm doing for time and I will finish the afternoon by sampling the Eden's efforts on the new Newton Aycliffe Town Service.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:42 pm)Marcus Well, I haven't been on many buses since the summer holidays, so I'd rather start small than big.
Do the B5's not bore the hell out of you? I couldn't sit on a Angel all of the way from Chester to Gateshead, would much rather get the X21/X25.
Today, I done this:
#17 1138 Rosehill to Wallsend 1148 - ANE 2831
Metro 1150ish Wallsend to Monument 1200ish - East Coast Metrocars
#52 1206 Newcastle to Four Lane Ends 1225ish - ANE 1411
#18 1228 Four Lane Ends to Byker 1247 - ANE 2821
#62 1250ish Byker to Newcastle 1255ish - SNE E400
#10A 1310 Newcastle to Metrocentre 1330 - GNE B9TL
#X66 1335 Metrocentre to Gateshead 1345 - GNE Merc
Metro 1350ish Gateshead to Monument 1355 - Emirates Metrocars
Metro - 1410ish Monument to Wallsend 1420ish - Refurbished Metrocars
#17 1424 Wallsend to Rosehill - ANE 2602
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:54 pm)Tom Do the B5's not bore the hell out of you? I couldn't sit on a Angel all of the way from Chester to Gateshead, would much rather get the X21/X25.
Today, I done this:
#17 1138 Rosehill to Wallsend 1148 - ANE 2831
Metro 1150ish Wallsend to Monument 1200ish - East Coast Metrocars
#52 1206 Newcastle to Four Lane Ends 1225ish - ANE 1411
#18 1228 Four Lane Ends to Byker 1247 - ANE 2821
#62 1250ish Byker to Newcastle 1255ish - SNE E400
#10A 1310 Newcastle to Metrocentre 1330 - GNE B9TL
#X66 1335 Metrocentre to Gateshead 1345 - GNE Merc
Metro 1350ish Gateshead to Monument 1355 - Emirates Metrocars
Metro - 1410ish Monument to Wallsend 1420ish - Refurbished Metrocars
#17 1424 Wallsend to Rosehill - ANE 2602
Problem is, X21s are always packed to the point that they're uncomfortable, and X25s can take forever, although I do like to mix it up and get off at Wrekenton then go for a 56 or X1 to Gateshead. I might do that on Saturday or something.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 26 Oct 2014
(26 Oct 2014, 9:57 pm)Marcus Problem is, X21s are always packed to the point that they're uncomfortable, and X25s can take forever, although I do like to mix it up and get off at Wrekenton then go for a 56 or X1 to Gateshead. I might do that on Saturday or something.
Yeah I always do that - one time I got a 17 to Cramlington, then the X10 to Newcastle, longer to get there, but were more entertaining than sitting on a packed Coaster.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Jimmi - 26 Oct 2014
Do the B5's not bore the hell out of you? I couldn't sit on a Angel all of the way from Chester to Gateshead, would much rather get the X21/X25.I sat on one from Newcastle to Durham on an evening journey the other week and I went insane. At least we had no Steve and Karen shouting announcements
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Malarkey - 26 Oct 2014
An Extremely Rare Sunday Trip Out went like this for me Today.
10:04 - M2A - Lambton to Concord
10:54 - 4 - Concord to Heworth
11:15 - Metro - Heworth to Fellgate
11:45 - Metro - Fellgate to Gateshead (Went a F*cking Snails Pace, Must be due Leaves on the Tracks......Again)
12:14 - 1 - Gateshead to Low Fell
**Dinner at my Dads**
13:45 - 21 - Low Fell to Gateshead
14:05 - X66 - Gateshead to Riverside Depot
14:25 - 10A - Riverside Depot to Central Station
15:33 - 58 - High Level Bridge to Gateshead
15:43 - 27 - Gateshead to Heworth
16:08 - 4 - Heworth to Washington Galleries
Washington Galleries to Lambton - Walked
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Dan - 27 Oct 2014
As ever, will update throughout the day...
0814 #35 - Newcastle Road to Park Lane - GNE 4972
0857 Metro - Park Lane to Haymarket - T&WM 4076
0940 #X20 - Haymarket to North Seaton - ANE 7453
* Had to sack the Morpeth section of my trip due to the fact I was a prat and was standing on the wrong side of the road - meaning that I now do not have time to fit it in...
1104 #X20 - North Seaton to Haymarket - ANE 7453
1145 #10B - Eldon Square to Riverside - GNE 6074
1230 #X66 - Riverside to Gateshead - GNE 5341
1245 #X21 - Gateshead to Durham - GNE 6021
1400ish #24 - Durham to Peterlee - ANE 4646
1502 #X7 - Peterlee to Sunderland - GNE 5335
1536 #35 - Park Lane to Newcastle Road - GNE 5304
* Went home for a bit at this point to charge my phone, charge myself (with food) and make a start on uploading photos...
1732 #35A - Newcastle Road to Park Lane - GNE 4968
1757 #E2 - Park Lane to Newcastle Road - SNE 22070
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 27 Oct 2014
I was going to go and try the X21 today, but I really can't be arsed. Will go on it tomorrow.
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 27 Oct 2014
Changed my plan slightly, mainly because the weather was looking awful. Didn't manage any good photos either, due to light, however a few of the practice ones I took of the 156s and 142s at the Metrocentre were really good quality! Anyway, I did;
#21 - Chester to Gateshead
GNE 6062 (10:30ish - 11:15ish)
#X66 - Gateshead to Metro
GNE 4923 (11:20ish - 11:30ish)
#X24 - Metro to Chester
ANE 7469 (12:05 - 12:35)
The traffic resulted in the X24 being ten minutes late when I got on and about an extra ten minutes added on to the actual journey.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 27 Oct 2014
Just booked some train tickets for tomorrow before I go to London on Wednesday, so here is what I'm planning tomorrow...:.
East Coast - Durham to Newcastle
(11:25 - 11:42) (1N08)
East Coast - Newcastle to Durham
(12:25 - 12:43) (1Y32)
#X2 - Durham to Chester
(12:55 - 13:15)
Hopefully, after growing in confidence of snapping trains today I should be able to get a bit of photography in at Newcastle Central, and if I find a gap I'll walk outside of the station and see if there are any buses.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 27 Oct 2014
(27 Oct 2014, 7:55 pm)Marcus Just booked some train tickets for tomorrow before I go to London on Wednesday, so here is what I'm planning tomorrow...:.
East Coast - Durham to Newcastle
(11:25 - 11:42) (1N08)
East Coast - Newcastle to Durham
(12:25 - 12:43) (1Y32)
#X2 - Durham to Chester
(12:55 - 13:15)
Hopefully, after growing in confidence of snapping trains today I should be able to get a bit of photography in at Newcastle Central, and if I find a gap I'll walk outside of the station and see if there are any buses.
Cutting it fine in Newcastle there aren't you?
Newcastle is good for photography. Plenty of platform room well out of the way, and you never get any hassle from anyone. Only station I've ever had hassle actually is Blackpool North.
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 27 Oct 2014
(27 Oct 2014, 8:27 pm)aureolin Cutting it fine in Newcastle there aren't you?
Newcastle is good for photography. Plenty of platform room well out of the way, and you never get any hassle from anyone. Only station I've ever had hassle actually is Blackpool North.
I've got all of the times and stuff for which trains will be in the station for when I'm there, so hopefully I'll get a wide variety. Problem is, I'll be doing a lot of walking. There might be a Pacer at Platform 9 at 11:54 and then an East Coast over at Platform 2 at 11:55, so I am cutting it fine in that respect!
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 27 Oct 2014
(27 Oct 2014, 8:31 pm)Marcus I've got all of the times and stuff for which trains will be in the station for when I'm there, so hopefully I'll get a wide variety. Problem is, I'll be doing a lot of walking. There might be a Pacer at Platform 9 at 11:54 and then an East Coast over at Platform 2 at 11:55, so I am cutting it fine in that respect!
Keep an eye out for Freight too, if the runs are active at the time!
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/NCL/2014/10/28/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=freight&order=wtt