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Michael



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17 Mar 2016, 3:04 pm #701
What time is 9102 due at South Shields?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Mar 2016, 3:04 pm #701

What time is 9102 due at South Shields?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

LeeCalder



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17 Mar 2016, 3:06 pm #702
(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
[Image: 25738566732_3a18e3ebcf.jpg]Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.

So I take it the 20 goes straight to South Shields via nowhere?

From one extreme to another, taking an eternity to scroll and now there's no via points!
Edited 17 Mar 2016, 3:07 pm by LeeCalder.
LeeCalder
17 Mar 2016, 3:06 pm #702

(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
[Image: 25738566732_3a18e3ebcf.jpg]Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.

So I take it the 20 goes straight to South Shields via nowhere?

From one extreme to another, taking an eternity to scroll and now there's no via points!

Jimmi

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17 Mar 2016, 3:11 pm #703
(17 Mar 2016, 3:04 pm)Michael What time is 9102 due at South Shields?

If I've worked this out right, it should be the 15:59 20 from Durham Bus Station then the 17:40 20 from South Shields - Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

Matthew (Jimmi) is not to be held responsible if these times are incorrect or the bus is removed from service. Tongue
Edited 17 Mar 2016, 3:13 pm by Jimmi.
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Jimmi
17 Mar 2016, 3:11 pm #703

(17 Mar 2016, 3:04 pm)Michael What time is 9102 due at South Shields?

If I've worked this out right, it should be the 15:59 20 from Durham Bus Station then the 17:40 20 from South Shields - Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

Matthew (Jimmi) is not to be held responsible if these times are incorrect or the bus is removed from service. Tongue

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Michael



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17 Mar 2016, 3:15 pm #704
(17 Mar 2016, 3:11 pm)Jimmi If I've worked this out right, it should be the 15:59 20 from Durham Bus Station then the 17:40 20 from South Shields - Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

Matthew (Jimmi) is not to be held responsible if these times are incorrect or the bus is removed from service. Tongue

Sod that, i'm not waiting till then, ill be in shields soon on the metro.

Haha
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Mar 2016, 3:15 pm #704

(17 Mar 2016, 3:11 pm)Jimmi If I've worked this out right, it should be the 15:59 20 from Durham Bus Station then the 17:40 20 from South Shields - Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

Matthew (Jimmi) is not to be held responsible if these times are incorrect or the bus is removed from service. Tongue

Sod that, i'm not waiting till then, ill be in shields soon on the metro.

Haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

citaro5284



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17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm #705
(17 Mar 2016, 3:06 pm)LeeCalder So I take it the 20 goes straight to South Shields via nowhere?

From one extreme to another, taking an eternity to scroll and now there's no via points!

Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!
citaro5284
17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm #705

(17 Mar 2016, 3:06 pm)LeeCalder So I take it the 20 goes straight to South Shields via nowhere?

From one extreme to another, taking an eternity to scroll and now there's no via points!

Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!

Dan

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17 Mar 2016, 3:31 pm #706
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!

Lee's interest in destination displays is admirable but comes across as yet another instance of enthusiasts not appreciating the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, especially where there is third party involvement.
Dan
17 Mar 2016, 3:31 pm #706

(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!

Lee's interest in destination displays is admirable but comes across as yet another instance of enthusiasts not appreciating the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, especially where there is third party involvement.

Jimmi

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17 Mar 2016, 3:34 pm #707
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!

As if Go North East would be the only one of the big three in the north east to have Mobitc screens without via points... Tongue
[Image: 16815273009_053625cc5d.jpg]Arriva North East: 4812 / WX61 FXO by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
Edited 17 Mar 2016, 3:34 pm by Jimmi.
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Jimmi
17 Mar 2016, 3:34 pm #707

(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!

As if Go North East would be the only one of the big three in the north east to have Mobitc screens without via points... Tongue
[Image: 16815273009_053625cc5d.jpg]Arriva North East: 4812 / WX61 FXO by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

My YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HTKdt...fk4ab9rDjQ
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/

BusLoverMum



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17 Mar 2016, 4:01 pm #708
(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
[Image: 25738566732_3a18e3ebcf.jpg]Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.

I love the "enhancing the environment" claim. "Not destroying the environment any more than it needs to." isn't quite as snappy, though.
BusLoverMum
17 Mar 2016, 4:01 pm #708

(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
[Image: 25738566732_3a18e3ebcf.jpg]Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.

I love the "enhancing the environment" claim. "Not destroying the environment any more than it needs to." isn't quite as snappy, though.

thetravelman



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17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm #709
If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?

is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?


The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!
Edited 17 Mar 2016, 4:08 pm by thetravelman.
thetravelman
17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm #709

If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?

is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?


The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!

Jimmi

Website


10,977
17 Mar 2016, 4:08 pm #710
(17 Mar 2016, 4:01 pm)BusLoverMum I love the "enhancing the environment" claim. "Not destroying the environment any more than it needs to." isn't quite as snappy, though.

The MetroCity doesn't have the leaves down the side like the Solo SR Weardale recently loaned.
[Image: 23505673491_967deb2c9a.jpg]Weardale Motor Services: YJ64DWD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
My YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HTKdt...fk4ab9rDjQ
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/
Jimmi
17 Mar 2016, 4:08 pm #710

(17 Mar 2016, 4:01 pm)BusLoverMum I love the "enhancing the environment" claim. "Not destroying the environment any more than it needs to." isn't quite as snappy, though.

The MetroCity doesn't have the leaves down the side like the Solo SR Weardale recently loaned.
[Image: 23505673491_967deb2c9a.jpg]Weardale Motor Services: YJ64DWD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

My YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HTKdt...fk4ab9rDjQ
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/

DanPicken

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17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm #711
(17 Mar 2016, 9:16 am)Jimmi Yes! It's the 09:12 20 from Durham Bus Station. I'm on it right now!
Did you ride it?
(17 Mar 2016, 12:20 pm)Jimmi 9102 has been removed from the 20 and I saw it heading though Houghton-le-Spring not in service, presumably it's going to be dropped back in service somewhere along the route. Fuming as I was stood just outside Houghton-le-Spring Town Centre waiting for it for half an hour and I planned a brilliant shot as well
Deptford broke it...
DanPicken
17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm #711

(17 Mar 2016, 9:16 am)Jimmi Yes! It's the 09:12 20 from Durham Bus Station. I'm on it right now!
Did you ride it?
(17 Mar 2016, 12:20 pm)Jimmi 9102 has been removed from the 20 and I saw it heading though Houghton-le-Spring not in service, presumably it's going to be dropped back in service somewhere along the route. Fuming as I was stood just outside Houghton-le-Spring Town Centre waiting for it for half an hour and I planned a brilliant shot as well
Deptford broke it...

LeeCalder



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17 Mar 2016, 4:10 pm #712
(17 Mar 2016, 3:31 pm)Dan Lee's interest in destination displays is admirable but comes across as yet another instance of enthusiasts not appreciating the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, especially where there is third party involvement.

I do appreciate the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, having been involved in the uploading of blinds to buses etc, and the designing of the information placed on them.
LeeCalder
17 Mar 2016, 4:10 pm #712

(17 Mar 2016, 3:31 pm)Dan Lee's interest in destination displays is admirable but comes across as yet another instance of enthusiasts not appreciating the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, especially where there is third party involvement.

I do appreciate the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, having been involved in the uploading of blinds to buses etc, and the designing of the information placed on them.

LeeCalder



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17 Mar 2016, 4:13 pm #713
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!

Well they should do haha!

It was just an observation, given how long the 20 route is.
LeeCalder
17 Mar 2016, 4:13 pm #713

(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.

They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!

Well they should do haha!

It was just an observation, given how long the 20 route is.

Michael



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17 Mar 2016, 4:14 pm #714
(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?

is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?


The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!

Hopefully the Scania and MPD's are branded this week..

Not sure if they'll be having a launch.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Mar 2016, 4:14 pm #714

(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?

is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?


The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!

Hopefully the Scania and MPD's are branded this week..

Not sure if they'll be having a launch.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Tom

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17 Mar 2016, 4:17 pm #715
Will the Solar/MPDs be fitted with WiFi?

Agree both brands look very smart especially the AD122 one.
Tom
17 Mar 2016, 4:17 pm #715

Will the Solar/MPDs be fitted with WiFi?

Agree both brands look very smart especially the AD122 one.

Jimmi

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10,977
17 Mar 2016, 4:17 pm #716
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?
Deptford broke it...

I think the removal of 9102 from the 20 was due to delays as it racked up a fair delay on the previous trip, as it was quite busy as it was heading round Houghton around 09:30, so obviously you had all the pass holders come out for that bus which obviously slowed things down and presumably it didn't make any time up after I jumped off on Fawcett Street for that photo.

I actually quite liked it, the seats were pretty comfortable, thought it performed reasonably okay, there wasn't much in the way of rattles. It got up Houghton Cut pretty okay, especially as we stopped at the bus stop on it to rescue the passengers from a broken down Fast Cats Solar. Basically I thought it just felt like it was a larger Solo SR.
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Jimmi
17 Mar 2016, 4:17 pm #716

(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?
Deptford broke it...

I think the removal of 9102 from the 20 was due to delays as it racked up a fair delay on the previous trip, as it was quite busy as it was heading round Houghton around 09:30, so obviously you had all the pass holders come out for that bus which obviously slowed things down and presumably it didn't make any time up after I jumped off on Fawcett Street for that photo.

I actually quite liked it, the seats were pretty comfortable, thought it performed reasonably okay, there wasn't much in the way of rattles. It got up Houghton Cut pretty okay, especially as we stopped at the bus stop on it to rescue the passengers from a broken down Fast Cats Solar. Basically I thought it just felt like it was a larger Solo SR.

My YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HTKdt...fk4ab9rDjQ
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/

thetravelman



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17 Mar 2016, 4:20 pm #717
Do you think GNE are likely to invest into any other bus supplier other than Wrightbus, for the foreseeable future, in terms of a full size single decker or even a double decker. 

I know they use Optare for the Solos (of which I really like the new ones) but I like the idea of a varied mixed fleet, I understand that this isn't always cost effective from a maintenance point of view or from a driver training point of view.

I think it would be nice to see maybe some new Mercs, Scanias or Optares added to the fleet in future orders. 

I think a nice new Merc on the TynedaleXpress would be great! (My Opinion I know)


I'm not trying to say there is anything wrong with the Streetlites or Streetdecks, infact I like both.
thetravelman
17 Mar 2016, 4:20 pm #717

Do you think GNE are likely to invest into any other bus supplier other than Wrightbus, for the foreseeable future, in terms of a full size single decker or even a double decker. 

I know they use Optare for the Solos (of which I really like the new ones) but I like the idea of a varied mixed fleet, I understand that this isn't always cost effective from a maintenance point of view or from a driver training point of view.

I think it would be nice to see maybe some new Mercs, Scanias or Optares added to the fleet in future orders. 

I think a nice new Merc on the TynedaleXpress would be great! (My Opinion I know)


I'm not trying to say there is anything wrong with the Streetlites or Streetdecks, infact I like both.

Dan

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17 Mar 2016, 4:23 pm #718
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?

I had a brief ride of it - same journey I did on the Volvo B8RLE demonstrator (Stadium of Light Metro to Houghton-le-Spring). Probably not the best journey to truly test its performance, but I'd timed it around finishing work and getting a photo with the sun behind me.

From an enthusiast point of view, the ride was pretty dull. It felt very much like a long Solo, but with a bit less power.

From a passenger point of view, hit all the right boxes. Was comfortable, there was relatively few rattles, and it managed to stick to the timetable. Downside was the fact that there was only one wheelchair bay (which was occupied by a pushchair on my journey), meaning that two buggies got left behind at the bus stop.

(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Deptford broke it...

No they didn't. It was regulated to get the bus back on-time.

It was out in service yesterday but removed because the driver did not know how to find the X20 destination. Again, troublesome Mobitec destination coming into play.
Dan
17 Mar 2016, 4:23 pm #718

(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?

I had a brief ride of it - same journey I did on the Volvo B8RLE demonstrator (Stadium of Light Metro to Houghton-le-Spring). Probably not the best journey to truly test its performance, but I'd timed it around finishing work and getting a photo with the sun behind me.

From an enthusiast point of view, the ride was pretty dull. It felt very much like a long Solo, but with a bit less power.

From a passenger point of view, hit all the right boxes. Was comfortable, there was relatively few rattles, and it managed to stick to the timetable. Downside was the fact that there was only one wheelchair bay (which was occupied by a pushchair on my journey), meaning that two buggies got left behind at the bus stop.

(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Deptford broke it...

No they didn't. It was regulated to get the bus back on-time.

It was out in service yesterday but removed because the driver did not know how to find the X20 destination. Again, troublesome Mobitec destination coming into play.

kieronmathews32

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17 Mar 2016, 4:57 pm #719
(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?

is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?


The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!

[Image: 8297ec8cc0d7d68c976043d41a53c386.jpg]

Speaking of the AD122, GNE had this today for the AD122 at the North Tourism Fair at Hexham Auction Mart, would've gone as live near Hexham but didn't see the post on Facebook until after 2pm
Edited 17 Mar 2016, 5:48 pm by kieronmathews32.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrchanbong/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkohRQX...m_4hSpqLLg
kieronmathews32
17 Mar 2016, 4:57 pm #719

(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?

is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?


The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!

[Image: 8297ec8cc0d7d68c976043d41a53c386.jpg]

Speaking of the AD122, GNE had this today for the AD122 at the North Tourism Fair at Hexham Auction Mart, would've gone as live near Hexham but didn't see the post on Facebook until after 2pm

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrchanbong/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkohRQX...m_4hSpqLLg

S813 FVK



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17 Mar 2016, 4:58 pm #720
Should maybe be pointed out, if it hasnt been already, that the Metrocity carries the fleet number 9108 on the vehicle itself:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/2576...ateposted/
Edited 17 Mar 2016, 4:59 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
17 Mar 2016, 4:58 pm #720

Should maybe be pointed out, if it hasnt been already, that the Metrocity carries the fleet number 9108 on the vehicle itself:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/2576...ateposted/

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