Bus Related Outings and Reviews
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25 Nov 2014, 10:38 pm,
Post: #1141
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(25 Nov 2014, 9:43 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Should hopefully be Olympian 16833 on the 12:10 board, seeing as it has been on the 13:40 and 15:10 for the past while (that's assuming it's still holding out!) mrnut85 had pointed out last Saturday that it's a spare, so could theoretically be dropped in anywhere I suppose. You're probably best off looking for it around that time, and praying for a bit traffic congestion! I wonder if it'll be required for the SAFC Park & Ride though?
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25 Nov 2014, 11:48 pm,
Post: #1142
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
I was thinking of doing a trip to work around the MAX launch in Morpeth on Friday, but I can't be bothered and also I am really wanting to get some more Christmas presents for myself and others and Friday is likely to be a good day for that as it is Black Friday this Friday so I'm hoping some shops will have some sales on.
I may plan a quick trip to Stockton and Middlesbrough on Saturday. |
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26 Nov 2014, 7:42 am,
Post: #1143
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(25 Nov 2014, 9:43 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Got this ready for Saturday.... Haha Metrocentre AGAIN!!! - Don't you get board of the same thing every week |
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26 Nov 2014, 7:56 am,
Post: #1144
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Re: RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(25 Nov 2014, 9:43 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Got this ready for Saturday....Do you have a POP card? If so, get a single to the Barley Mow border, and a CAT from there? Give you as much scope as the Day Rover, and also acts as a pass to the platform at Central.
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26 Nov 2014, 8:00 am,
Post: #1145
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Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(26 Nov 2014, 7:56 am)aureolin wrote Do you have a POP card? If so, get a single to the Barley Mow border, and a CAT from there? Give you as much scope as the Day Rover, and also acts as a pass to the platform at Central. No, I'm a Key Card holder! I've decided to make a few changes to the previous plan! - just one trip on the X34, I will be satisfied whether it's an Enviro400 or 16833, either way. #X25 - Chester to Gateshead (11:10 --- 11:40) #21 - Gateshead to Newcastle (11:46 --- 11:56) #X34 - Newcastle to Gateshead (12:10 --- 12:19) #X30 - Gateshead to Stanley (12:25 --- 13:00) #8 - Stanley to Pelton (13:15 --- 13:32) #34 - Pelton to Chester (13:42 --- 13:49) |
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26 Nov 2014, 8:04 am,
Post: #1146
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(26 Nov 2014, 8:00 am)MarcTheA4 wrote No, I'm a Key Card holder! That sounds better - maybe you should attempt to get on the X43 as the X30 has been a President everytime I've seen it. |
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26 Nov 2014, 4:05 pm,
Post: #1147
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26 Nov 2014, 4:07 pm,
Post: #1148
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26 Nov 2014, 7:46 pm,
Post: #1149
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My plans have unfortunately changed, so I won't be doing a north east explorer on Saturday. I'm off to Glasgow instead and getting a Strathclyde Daytripper so I'll get bus, subway and train travel in the area (£12). I'll definitely try to have another day on a north east explorer, 20th I'm not doing anything so far...
I'm quite looking forward to some First and McGills action to be honest! |
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26 Nov 2014, 7:56 pm,
Post: #1150
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Have a good time, Sean!
I've decided to have a bit of a Lime day on Friday, maybe something like this; #78 - Home to Sunderland (10:40 --- 11:16) #78 - Sunderland to Chester (11:37 --- 12:25) #8 - Chester to South Pelaw (12:45 --- 12:49) #78 - South Pelaw to Chester (12:55 --- 12:59) #8 - Chester to Washington (13:12 --- 13:31) #50 - Washington to Chester (13:38 --- 13:54) #71 - Chester to Home (14:15 --- 14:21) |
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26 Nov 2014, 8:03 pm,
Post: #1151
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(26 Nov 2014, 7:56 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Have a good time, Sean! As much as I like the B10s, that's an awful long time to spend on them! If you're getting a Get Around day ticket for those, have a float around Sunderland for a bit? May be worth trying the new 8 route out too, as it's a lot quicker to get to the Galleries now.
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26 Nov 2014, 8:05 pm,
Post: #1152
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(26 Nov 2014, 8:03 pm)aureolin wrote As much as I like the B10s, that's an awful long time to spend on them! I've always got Monday! - and I've already decided what I'm doing for Saturday. |
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28 Nov 2014, 10:03 am,
Post: #1153
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Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Well, looks like I'm starting my day here....
#78 - Home to Sunderland (10:40 --- 11:16) GNE 4896 #78 - Sunderland to Chester (11:39 --- 12:25) GNE 4898 #71 - Chester to Home (12:48 --- 12:54) GNE 8272 Well, at least I completed my mission of getting on one or two B10BLEs! - I'll try again on Monday! I did take a few photos while I was out, and I'm in the process of uploading the best 4 ones to Flickr. |
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28 Nov 2014, 2:07 pm,
Post: #1154
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
My day out on Arriva.
#X2 Chester le Street to Newcastle 07:59 ANE 1455. #X21 Newcastle to Ashington 08:54 ANE 7506. #35A Ashington to Morpeth 10:55 ANE 7507. #2 Morpeth to Blyth 12:05 ANE 1773. #308 Blyth to Whitley Bay 13:13 ANE 7809. #308 Whitley Bay to Newcastle 14:37 ANE 7801. #X2 Newcastle to Chester le Street 15:25 ANE 1463. |
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28 Nov 2014, 4:11 pm,
Post: #1155
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(28 Nov 2014, 10:03 am)MarcTheA4 wrote Well, looks like I'm starting my day here.... This is the best: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127739730@...otostream/ |
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28 Nov 2014, 4:13 pm,
Post: #1156
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Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(28 Nov 2014, 4:11 pm)Tom wrote This is the best: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127739730@...otostream/ Cheers Tom - when I looked at it once I'd taken it I knew it had come out nice and clear. Probably because - 1) it was stationary and 2) I put the camera on a piece of street furniture (not sure what they are called!) |
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28 Nov 2014, 4:15 pm,
Post: #1157
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(28 Nov 2014, 4:13 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Cheers Tom - when I looked at it once I'd taken it I knew it had come out nice and clear. Probably because - 1) it was stationary and 2) I put the camera on a piece of street furniture (not sure what they are called!) Aye - the only tip which I would give you is to try and get the whole bus in - maybe stand in the middle of Chester in between the bus stops? |
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28 Nov 2014, 4:20 pm,
Post: #1158
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Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(28 Nov 2014, 4:15 pm)Tom wrote Aye - the only tip which I would give you is to try and get the whole bus in - maybe stand in the middle of Chester in between the bus stops? I did that with a few other photos but people kept getting in the way - or another vehicle spoiled the shot by driving in front! |
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28 Nov 2014, 5:28 pm,
Post: #1159
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Looks like it's going to be dull all day again tomorrow - not sure whether I want to go out or not...
I didn't get to devote much time to Go North East last week when I went out, so maybe I'll do that tomorrow instead, if I do decide to go out. |
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28 Nov 2014, 6:12 pm,
Post: #1160
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Thinking about spending some of my time tomorrow underground!
Maybe something like; #X25 - Chester to Gateshead (11:10 --- 11:40) Metro - Gateshead to Monument (11:50 --- 11:56) - not sure on Metro times! #X34 - Blackett Street to Gateshead (12:10 --- 12:19) Metro - Gateshead to Park Lane (12:30 --- 12:50) - not sure on Metro times! #78 - Sunderland to Home (13:07 --- 13:43) I reckon it's alright! |
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