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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 10 Jan 2015
So far today;
#17 1035 Home to Wallsend 1050 - GNE 5157
Metro - 1055 Wallsend to Monument 1105 - Metrocar 4001
Metro - 1110ish Monument to Gateshead 1115 - Metrocar 4031
#X31 1125 Gateshead to Stanley 1155 - GNE 3862
#43 1213 Stanley to Durham Uni Hospital 1240ish - GNE 5292
#X21 1255 Durham Uni Hospital to Durham Bus Station 1259 - GNE 6023
#X22 1335 Durham to Chester le St 1355 - GNE 6022
#8 1412 Chester le St to Galleries - GNE 4853
#50 1435 Galleries to Boldon 1455 - GNE 5259
#9 1545 Boldon to Howdon Road 1615 - GNE 5154
#17 1620 Percy Main Village to Home - GNE 5157
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 10 Jan 2015
My trip out today....
#21 - Home to Durham
(11:06 --- 11:20) - Volvo B7TL Gemini 3965
#64 - Durham to Arnison Centre
(11:24 --- 11:45) - Dennis Dart 1315
#64 - Arnison Centre to Durham
(12:01 --- 12:17) - Enviro200 1320
#6 - Durham to Bishop Auckland
(12:19 --- 13:00) - Pulsar 2 1473
#X21 - Bishop Auckland to Home
(13:03 --- 13:55) - Volvo President 6021
Sadly didn't see any Olympians, but the highlight of my day was riding 1320, newly refurbished bus smell all around!
I did see 1323 and 1327 while I was around in Durham, I don't mind the livery so much now that I've seen it.
After getting off 1320 I headed across to the bus station and saw 1473 sitting on the 6 stand. I had planned to ride this so I was happy I didn't have to wait; driver was very nice too.
After getting off in Bishop I felt like taking some photos of Scarlet Band's Solo that was parked up, as well as 3879 and 3875 in the layover bay. 6038 was on the 18 too, but it was absolutely freezing so I hopped on 6021 back home.
Marcus
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 10 Jan 2015
(10 Jan 2015, 1:48 pm)Tom So far today;
#17 1035 Home to Wallsend 1050 - GNE 5157
Metro - 1055 Wallsend to Monument 1105 - Metrocar 4001
Metro - 1110ish Monument to Gateshead 1115 - Metrocar 4031
#X31 1125 Gateshead to Stanley 1155 - GNE 3862
#43 1213 Stanley to Durham Uni Hospital 1240ish - GNE 5292
#X21 1255 Durham Uni Hospital to Durham Bus Station 1259 - GNE 6023
#X22 1335 Durham to Chester le St 1355 - GNE 6022
#8 1412 Chester le St to Galleries - GNE 4853
#50 1435 Galleries to Boldon 1455 - GNE 5259
#9 1545 Boldon to Howdon Road 1615 - GNE 5154
#17 1620 Percy Main Village to Home - GNE 5157
Fully updated.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 11 Jan 2015
Think I might do Sunderland next Sunday, as it will be the last chance to get the odd workings on Sundays (Drifters on 42 etc.)
Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 4:23 pm)Tom Think I might do Sunderland next Sunday, as it will be the last chance to get the odd workings on Sundays (Drifters on 42 etc.)
I may go out and do a solo next Sunday. Might try the 15 as I gather its a Venture allocation.
Never realised how peaceful it is on a Sunday, and how easy it is to take photos!
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 4:24 pm)MarcTheA4 I may go out and do a solo next Sunday. Might try the 15 as I gather its a Venture allocation.
Never realised how peaceful it is on a Sunday, and how easy it is to take photos!
Yes I like it on a Sunday.
Although if you want the Sunderland allocations next week will be your last chance.
But the 15 will be a very nice route with the Solos - not as good as the 689 though.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 11 Jan 2015
I quite like Sundays during the summer months, but it can be a struggle during winter months. You've got a lot less room to play with in terms of daylight hours, and you're waiting around longer for buses to connect.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Jimmi - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 4:31 pm)aureolin I quite like Sundays during the summer months, but it can be a struggle during winter months. You've got a lot less room to play with in terms of daylight hours, and you're waiting around longer for buses to connect.
I'm hoping to do a bit more on Sundays during the summer as there is a few interesting shots to get. These are a few things I hope to get:
5A/19 EcoCitys.
15 Venture Solo SR's
34 Waggonway Solars
59 East Durham MPDs
X21 Angel hybrids
New Sunderland interworking patterns.
I already have a few of these but would like more photos of these.
Also hope to get more different evening workings during the summer too such as the Stanley Travel operated service 14 and maybe the Scarlet Band 35A.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 5:43 pm)Jimmi I'm hoping to do a bit more on Sundays during the summer as there is a few interesting shots to get. These are a few things I hope to get:
5A/19 EcoCitys.
15 Venture Solo SR's
34 Waggonway Solars
59 East Durham MPDs
X21 Angel hybrids
New Sunderland interworking patterns.
I already have a few of these but would like more photos of these.
Also hope to get more different evening workings during the summer too such as the Stanley Travel operated service 14 and maybe the Scarlet Band 35A.
It'll make some good photos that's for sure. I quite like seeing Sunday workings, or just infrequent services, but they're rarely photo'd. I had started trying to compile a list of some of the lesser photographed services, with a view of hoping to get them throughout 2015.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Jimmi - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 6:26 pm)aureolin It'll make some good photos that's for sure. I quite like seeing Sunday workings, or just infrequent services, but they're rarely photo'd. I had started trying to compile a list of some of the lesser photographed services, with a view of hoping to get them throughout 2015.
I have some I hope to get in the summer, could get some good shots of EcoCitys on the 5A.
Another I've just remembered is the evening East Durham service 239.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tommy1581 - 11 Jan 2015
I'm trying to find some places to take better photos:
Angel - #21 & Angel shot
Northumberland Coast - #X18 & Coast shot
Roker Beach - #700 Summer service & Beach
Quayside - #Q1/2 & Quayside
All of which I've seen photos of buses in above places before, so it seems a bit cheeky copying people...
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Davie - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 4:26 pm)Tom Yes I like it on a Sunday.
Although if you want the Sunderland allocations next week will be your last chance.
But the 15 will be a very nice route with the Solos - not as good as the 689 though.
I quite like going to Sunderland on a Sunday, another allocation I like to photograph is 5337 or 5338 on the Lime services
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 6:33 pm)ArrivaNE_7522 I'm trying to find some places to take better photos:There are plenty of places. No one has an exclusivity clause on any one place.
Angel - #21 & Angel shot
Northumberland Coast - #X18 & Coast shot
Roker Beach - #700 Summer service & Beach
Quayside - #Q1/2 & Quayside
All of which I've seen photos of buses in above places before, so it seems a bit cheeky copying people...
Have a look on Google maps at the route, and you can use the stop locations and street view to work out where you need to be. Bare in mind the sun location though.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 11 Jan 2015
Just to add. A shot past the angel is quite difficult to pull off. If it's sunny, you need to do it early morning, and then you've got traffic and the duel carriageway speeds to contend with. Takes quite a bit of luck to pull off! You can use the crossing island in the middle of the road to stand tho, as it has safety railings.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - MrFozz - 11 Jan 2015
(11 Jan 2015, 6:35 pm)aureolin [b]There are plenty of places. No one has an exclusivity clause on any one place.
Try telling that to a certain revolutionary next time your in Fencehouses
Have a look on Google maps at the route, and you can use the stop locations and street view to work out where you need to be. Bare in mind the sun location though.
I am crap at taking pictures when the sun is bright...What is the best way to pics in sunny weather, is it better with the sun over your head or on your back behind???
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Andreos1 - 12 Jan 2015
Nah man Fozz, it ain't mine - it's the Peoples Republic.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - MrFozz - 12 Jan 2015
(12 Jan 2015, 1:02 pm)Andreos1 Nah man Fozz, it ain't mine - it's the Peoples Republic.I take that as being that I am welcome to take photos in the D.P.R.Fencehouses
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Andreos1 - 12 Jan 2015
(12 Jan 2015, 1:07 pm)MrFozz I take that as being that I am welcome to take photos in the D.P.R.Fencehouses
As long as it doesn't include any shots of myself or FPF members, yes
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 12 Jan 2015
(12 Jan 2015, 1:16 pm)Andreos1 As long as it doesn't include any shots of myself or FPF members, yesThat's my mission for this week then. Photos of the 4 in Fencehouses.
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tommy1581 - 12 Jan 2015
(12 Jan 2015, 1:16 pm)Andreos1 As long as it doesn't include any shots of myself or FPF members, yes
That means I'm allowed to take pictures through people's windows if they're not in???
