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22 Mar 2016, 1:07 pm #821
(22 Mar 2016, 12:45 pm)Dan They are now.


It should do both.

University Hospital of North Durham is this stop:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/54%C...!1s0x0:0x0

Durham - Dryburn Hospital is this stop:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/54%C...!1s0x0:0x0

It may be that the stops are too close together for it to do the audio announcement for the second stop, in each direction. The visual display will scroll 'University Hospital of North Durham' the once, as it approaches, given that the stop name is too long to be static.

The audio announcement for Clifford Terrace is definitely singular rather than plural, and all marketing documents (ie timetables etc) refer to the stop as 'Corals' plural, hence why it is like this on the Next Stop Announcements.


549 is the MPD being repainted red at Saltmeadows Rd. Also joined by OmniCity 5245, going blue like 5243/44.

The 'roadworks' are water works being conducted on site.

Are they not installing a spray that sprays "enthusiasts" who loiter around ourside all day trying to get the first shots Tongue

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22 Mar 2016, 1:07 pm #821

(22 Mar 2016, 12:45 pm)Dan They are now.


It should do both.

University Hospital of North Durham is this stop:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/54%C...!1s0x0:0x0

Durham - Dryburn Hospital is this stop:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/54%C...!1s0x0:0x0

It may be that the stops are too close together for it to do the audio announcement for the second stop, in each direction. The visual display will scroll 'University Hospital of North Durham' the once, as it approaches, given that the stop name is too long to be static.

The audio announcement for Clifford Terrace is definitely singular rather than plural, and all marketing documents (ie timetables etc) refer to the stop as 'Corals' plural, hence why it is like this on the Next Stop Announcements.


549 is the MPD being repainted red at Saltmeadows Rd. Also joined by OmniCity 5245, going blue like 5243/44.

The 'roadworks' are water works being conducted on site.

Are they not installing a spray that sprays "enthusiasts" who loiter around ourside all day trying to get the first shots Tongue


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Michael



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22 Mar 2016, 1:13 pm #822
(22 Mar 2016, 12:45 pm)Dan 549 is the MPD being repainted red at Saltmeadows Rd. Also joined by OmniCity 5245, going blue like 5243/44.

The 'roadworks' are water works being conducted on site.

I thought it would of been a direct withdrawal with no repaint... it seems they are smarting them up to sell them on for more money. Tongue

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
22 Mar 2016, 1:13 pm #822

(22 Mar 2016, 12:45 pm)Dan 549 is the MPD being repainted red at Saltmeadows Rd. Also joined by OmniCity 5245, going blue like 5243/44.

The 'roadworks' are water works being conducted on site.

I thought it would of been a direct withdrawal with no repaint... it seems they are smarting them up to sell them on for more money. Tongue


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

22 Mar 2016, 2:31 pm #823
They could have other plans for them. Never known them to paint buses for resale.

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Rapidsnap
22 Mar 2016, 2:31 pm #823

They could have other plans for them. Never known them to paint buses for resale.


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22 Mar 2016, 2:42 pm #824
(22 Mar 2016, 2:31 pm)GMitchelhill They could have other plans for them. Never known them to paint buses for resale.

They could, i like the MPD's... be interesting to see what they are doing with them.

Are the Tynedale Links Solo Sr's still entering service tomorrow?

Edit:

Has the last 2 Indigo Solo's arrived today?
Edited 22 Mar 2016, 4:47 pm by Michael.

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Michael
22 Mar 2016, 2:42 pm #824

(22 Mar 2016, 2:31 pm)GMitchelhill They could have other plans for them. Never known them to paint buses for resale.

They could, i like the MPD's... be interesting to see what they are doing with them.

Are the Tynedale Links Solo Sr's still entering service tomorrow?

Edit:

Has the last 2 Indigo Solo's arrived today?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

22 Mar 2016, 3:51 pm #825
I forgot to note this on Sunday, Red Arrow 6002 was present in Riverside on Sunday Afternoon.

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South Tyne Lad
22 Mar 2016, 3:51 pm #825

I forgot to note this on Sunday, Red Arrow 6002 was present in Riverside on Sunday Afternoon.


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22 Mar 2016, 4:29 pm #826
(22 Mar 2016, 3:51 pm)South Tyne Lad I forgot to note this on Sunday, Red Arrow 6002 was present in Riverside on Sunday Afternoon.
That past me about half an hour ago N.I.S
Davie
22 Mar 2016, 4:29 pm #826

(22 Mar 2016, 3:51 pm)South Tyne Lad I forgot to note this on Sunday, Red Arrow 6002 was present in Riverside on Sunday Afternoon.
That past me about half an hour ago N.I.S

Dan

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22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm #827
(22 Mar 2016, 2:42 pm)Michael Has the last 2 Indigo Solo's arrived today?

16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680

(22 Mar 2016, 3:51 pm)South Tyne Lad I forgot to note this on Sunday, Red Arrow 6002 was present in Riverside on Sunday Afternoon.

All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.
Dan
22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm #827

(22 Mar 2016, 2:42 pm)Michael Has the last 2 Indigo Solo's arrived today?

16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680

(22 Mar 2016, 3:51 pm)South Tyne Lad I forgot to note this on Sunday, Red Arrow 6002 was present in Riverside on Sunday Afternoon.

All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.

22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm #828
(22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm)Dan 16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680


All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.

Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?

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South Tyne Lad
22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm #828

(22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm)Dan 16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680


All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.

Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?


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Michael



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22 Mar 2016, 6:51 pm #829
(22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm)Dan 16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680


All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.

Thanks Dan.

Glad to see the Red Arrow B9's are starting to be repainted again

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
22 Mar 2016, 6:51 pm #829

(22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm)Dan 16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680


All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.

Thanks Dan.

Glad to see the Red Arrow B9's are starting to be repainted again


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

DanPicken

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22 Mar 2016, 7:07 pm #830
(22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm)Dan 16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680


All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.

Still think it will look bad with ads on it.
(22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm)South Tyne Lad Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?

Yep, on the 82/A, 85/6.
DanPicken
22 Mar 2016, 7:07 pm #830

(22 Mar 2016, 6:44 pm)Dan 16/03/16 - 672
17/03/16 - 673, 674
18/03/16 - 675, 676
19/03/16 - 677, 679
22/03/16 - 678, 680


All of the "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TLs are going to Riverside to receive modifications as part of a group project (which is also why 6040 is in use at Washington as a float vehicle). 6007 is the latest example to go for said modifications.

6006 has also been repainted red and is the first example to receive the new "Red Arrows" branding. It should return to service tomorrow, as it's now back at Washington.

Still think it will look bad with ads on it.
(22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm)South Tyne Lad Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?

Yep, on the 82/A, 85/6.

Dan

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22 Mar 2016, 7:15 pm #831
(22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm)South Tyne Lad Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?

It's being allocated to services as and when required, like the other ex-Prontos. 6034 was kept spare at Deptford until at least 12 noon today - unsure if it had to go out on the afternoon.

I think it's most commonly being allocated to the miscellaneous works board discussed the other day - the one which does scholars and a Team Valley workers service, but also does a morning/evening X1 and a Follingsby Park short 82.
Dan
22 Mar 2016, 7:15 pm #831

(22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm)South Tyne Lad Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?

It's being allocated to services as and when required, like the other ex-Prontos. 6034 was kept spare at Deptford until at least 12 noon today - unsure if it had to go out on the afternoon.

I think it's most commonly being allocated to the miscellaneous works board discussed the other day - the one which does scholars and a Team Valley workers service, but also does a morning/evening X1 and a Follingsby Park short 82.

Jimmi



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22 Mar 2016, 7:43 pm #832
(22 Mar 2016, 7:15 pm)Dan It's being allocated to services as and when required, like the other ex-Prontos. 6034 was kept spare at Deptford until at least 12 noon today - unsure if it had to go out on the afternoon.

I think it's most commonly being allocated to the miscellaneous works board discussed the other day - the one which does scholars and a Team Valley workers service, but also does a morning/evening X1 and a Follingsby Park short 82.

I saw 6034 in Durham Bus Station at around 15:35 last night, presumably there to run the 15:45 265 to Seaham.
Jimmi
22 Mar 2016, 7:43 pm #832

(22 Mar 2016, 7:15 pm)Dan It's being allocated to services as and when required, like the other ex-Prontos. 6034 was kept spare at Deptford until at least 12 noon today - unsure if it had to go out on the afternoon.

I think it's most commonly being allocated to the miscellaneous works board discussed the other day - the one which does scholars and a Team Valley workers service, but also does a morning/evening X1 and a Follingsby Park short 82.

I saw 6034 in Durham Bus Station at around 15:35 last night, presumably there to run the 15:45 265 to Seaham.

Davie

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22 Mar 2016, 7:46 pm #833
(22 Mar 2016, 7:43 pm)Jimmi I saw 6034 in Durham Bus Station at around 15:35 last night, presumably there to run the 15:45 265 to Seaham.
It suffered a mechanical fault yesterday morning whilst operating service 9, and was taken out of service, later in the afternoon I saw it leaving Sunderland N.I.S.
Davie
22 Mar 2016, 7:46 pm #833

(22 Mar 2016, 7:43 pm)Jimmi I saw 6034 in Durham Bus Station at around 15:35 last night, presumably there to run the 15:45 265 to Seaham.
It suffered a mechanical fault yesterday morning whilst operating service 9, and was taken out of service, later in the afternoon I saw it leaving Sunderland N.I.S.

22 Mar 2016, 7:48 pm #834
Just to confirm, all 'Pronto' presidents have been de-branded.
Jackamcardle
22 Mar 2016, 7:48 pm #834

Just to confirm, all 'Pronto' presidents have been de-branded.

22 Mar 2016, 8:11 pm #835
(22 Mar 2016, 7:46 pm)Davie It suffered a mechanical fault yesterday morning whilst operating service 9, and was taken out of service, later in the afternoon I saw it leaving Sunderland N.I.S.

Isnt that a indigo run as my friend so a blue decker on the 265 arrive just after 5 on the 265 or ??? Im not so sure

4842
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22 Mar 2016, 8:11 pm #835

(22 Mar 2016, 7:46 pm)Davie It suffered a mechanical fault yesterday morning whilst operating service 9, and was taken out of service, later in the afternoon I saw it leaving Sunderland N.I.S.

Isnt that a indigo run as my friend so a blue decker on the 265 arrive just after 5 on the 265 or ??? Im not so sure


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22 Mar 2016, 8:13 pm #836
(22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm)South Tyne Lad Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?

It was on the X1 on Saturday. Sheriff Hill may be the undoing of it!
BusLoverMum
22 Mar 2016, 8:13 pm #836

(22 Mar 2016, 6:49 pm)South Tyne Lad Oh right, Cheers for the info. That's my Wednesday night sorted then, Does 6040 make regular appearances in service?

It was on the X1 on Saturday. Sheriff Hill may be the undoing of it!

22 Mar 2016, 8:14 pm #837
(22 Mar 2016, 8:11 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Isnt that a indigo run as my friend so a blue decker on the 265 arrive just after 5 on the 265 or ??? Im not so sure

Deptford run a peak time 265 from Framwellgate Moor using a Decker, Though I'm unsure to what time it starts maybe around 5 ish.
Or is it Chester that do that run?
Edited 22 Mar 2016, 8:17 pm by South Tyne Lad.

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22 Mar 2016, 8:14 pm #837

(22 Mar 2016, 8:11 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Isnt that a indigo run as my friend so a blue decker on the 265 arrive just after 5 on the 265 or ??? Im not so sure

Deptford run a peak time 265 from Framwellgate Moor using a Decker, Though I'm unsure to what time it starts maybe around 5 ish.
Or is it Chester that do that run?


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22 Mar 2016, 8:14 pm #838
(22 Mar 2016, 8:11 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Isnt that a indigo run as my friend so a blue decker on the 265 arrive just after 5 on the 265 or ??? Im not so sure

There's a double deck run at school/college chucking out time.
BusLoverMum
22 Mar 2016, 8:14 pm #838

(22 Mar 2016, 8:11 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Isnt that a indigo run as my friend so a blue decker on the 265 arrive just after 5 on the 265 or ??? Im not so sure

There's a double deck run at school/college chucking out time.

Jimmi



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22 Mar 2016, 8:40 pm #839
(22 Mar 2016, 8:14 pm)South Tyne Lad Deptford run a peak time 265 from Framwellgate Moor using a Decker, Though I'm unsure to what time it starts maybe around 5 ish.
Or is it Chester that do that run?
Deptford do the 15:45 265 Durham Bus Station - Seaham Byron Place run.

As far as I'm aware, the 16:15 265 Durham Bus Station - Seaham Byron Place run is operated by Chester-le-Street depot. This run starts at Framwellgate Moor at 16:07 on school days.
Edited 22 Mar 2016, 8:40 pm by Jimmi.
Jimmi
22 Mar 2016, 8:40 pm #839

(22 Mar 2016, 8:14 pm)South Tyne Lad Deptford run a peak time 265 from Framwellgate Moor using a Decker, Though I'm unsure to what time it starts maybe around 5 ish.
Or is it Chester that do that run?
Deptford do the 15:45 265 Durham Bus Station - Seaham Byron Place run.

As far as I'm aware, the 16:15 265 Durham Bus Station - Seaham Byron Place run is operated by Chester-le-Street depot. This run starts at Framwellgate Moor at 16:07 on school days.

Davie

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22 Mar 2016, 10:38 pm #840
Have anymore Prince Bishop Solar's went to Saltmedows for a repaint?
Davie
22 Mar 2016, 10:38 pm #840

Have anymore Prince Bishop Solar's went to Saltmedows for a repaint?

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