Just spotted sun fm branded decker on X36. Can't help but think that is would be slightly more attractive with a decent reliable bus with features on and a quicker journey time that the service may work better. Perhaps an X36 that is quicker and 36 that takes the current route? I know the 36 exists but was merely an example.
It would win my custom even though the metro is cheaper.
(13 May 2016, 9:38 am)Dan I see 5213 has been repainted into a light red base livery - a shade of red comparable to the Red Arrows Volvo B9TLs...
(13 May 2016, 9:38 am)Dan I see 5213 has been repainted into a light red base livery - a shade of red comparable to the Red Arrows Volvo B9TLs...
(13 May 2016, 10:46 am)JP6004 Black cats maybe...
Had a 2min ride on 5425 this morning. Instead of being a bag of spanners going from Fencehouses to Rainton, the ride was very smooth. Smooth enough to do my eyeliner.....if i wore any that is
Branding also superb. Much nicer than previous brand
, for which service(s)?
(13 May 2016, 10:46 am)JP6004 Black cats maybe...
Had a 2min ride on 5425 this morning. Instead of being a bag of spanners going from Fencehouses to Rainton, the ride was very smooth. Smooth enough to do my eyeliner.....if i wore any that is
Branding also superb. Much nicer than previous brand
, for which service(s)?
(13 May 2016, 9:38 am)Dan I see 5213 has been repainted into a light red base livery - a shade of red comparable to the Red Arrows Volvo B9TLs...Aye, it's on the 20 today. I thought the red paint looked a different shade to the corporate livery.
(13 May 2016, 9:38 am)Dan I see 5213 has been repainted into a light red base livery - a shade of red comparable to the Red Arrows Volvo B9TLs...Aye, it's on the 20 today. I thought the red paint looked a different shade to the corporate livery.
4910 broke down today with fuel probabls and 8269 had to replace it will 4910 be coming back to service
5212 is still clinging on to service on the 20/20A aswell as being branded for it, More Streetlites have entered service too and I managed to get a short ride on 5425 after school.
(13 May 2016, 3:31 pm)South Tyne Lad 5212 is still clinging on to service on the 20/20A aswell as being branded for it, More Streetlites have entered service too and I managed to get a short ride on 5425 after school.
(13 May 2016, 3:31 pm)South Tyne Lad 5212 is still clinging on to service on the 20/20A aswell as being branded for it, More Streetlites have entered service too and I managed to get a short ride on 5425 after school.
(13 May 2016, 9:38 am)Dan I see 5213 has been repainted into a light red base livery - a shade of red comparable to the Red Arrows Volvo B9TLs...
(13 May 2016, 3:31 pm)South Tyne Lad 5212 is still clinging on to service on the 20/20A aswell as being branded for it, More Streetlites have entered service too and I managed to get a short ride on 5425 after school.
(13 May 2016, 9:38 am)Dan I see 5213 has been repainted into a light red base livery - a shade of red comparable to the Red Arrows Volvo B9TLs...
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Go North East: 5213 / NK54NVH by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
(13 May 2016, 9:38 am)Dan I see 5213 has been repainted into a light red base livery - a shade of red comparable to the Red Arrows Volvo B9TLs...
Go North East: 5213 / NK54NVH by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
(13 May 2016, 10:28 am)idiot Just spotted sun fm branded decker on X36. Can't help but think that is would be slightly more attractive with a decent reliable bus with features on and a quicker journey time that the service may work better. Perhaps an X36 that is quicker and 36 that takes the current route? I know the 36 exists but was merely an example.
It would win my custom even though the metro is cheaper.
(13 May 2016, 10:28 am)idiot Just spotted sun fm branded decker on X36. Can't help but think that is would be slightly more attractive with a decent reliable bus with features on and a quicker journey time that the service may work better. Perhaps an X36 that is quicker and 36 that takes the current route? I know the 36 exists but was merely an example.
It would win my custom even though the metro is cheaper.
(13 May 2016, 6:03 pm)Jimmi
(13 May 2016, 6:03 pm)Jimmi
Sampled some of the new StreetLite's on the 20/20A today, I quite like them and they are an improvement on the Solar's previously used which I also rode today. One thing I noticed about the next stop announcements is the audio announcement stating the route and destination, was something like "This is the Prince Bishops 20A to South Shields" although it plays this announcement a few times over the course of a journey. One issue I have with them is the lack of stopping bells on these (plus the other examples already in the fleet), in certain spots you have to walk down the bus just to press a bell. Think I was the first passenger to board 5424 this afternoon after we were swapped onto it from 4972 in Park Lane, can only assume this was it's first journey as there was a mad rush to get some photos of this one!
(13 May 2016, 6:35 pm)BusLoverMum I think the original usp of the X36 was direct links from the estates in the North of Sunderland to Newcastle city centre.
(13 May 2016, 6:35 pm)BusLoverMum I think the original usp of the X36 was direct links from the estates in the North of Sunderland to Newcastle city centre.
(13 May 2016, 6:51 pm)Jimmi Sampled some of the new StreetLite's on the 20/20A today, I quite like them and they are an improvement on the Solar's previously used which I also rode today. One thing I noticed about the next stop announcements is the audio announcement stating the route and destination, was something like "This is the Prince Bishops 20A to South Shields" although it plays this announcement a few times over the course of a journey. One issue I have with them is the lack of stopping bells on these (plus the other examples already in the fleet), in certain spots you have to walk down the bus just to press a bell. Think I was the first passenger to board 5424 this afternoon after we were swapped onto it from 4972 in Park Lane, can only assume this was it's first journey as there was a mad rush to get some photos of this one!
(13 May 2016, 6:51 pm)Jimmi Sampled some of the new StreetLite's on the 20/20A today, I quite like them and they are an improvement on the Solar's previously used which I also rode today. One thing I noticed about the next stop announcements is the audio announcement stating the route and destination, was something like "This is the Prince Bishops 20A to South Shields" although it plays this announcement a few times over the course of a journey. One issue I have with them is the lack of stopping bells on these (plus the other examples already in the fleet), in certain spots you have to walk down the bus just to press a bell. Think I was the first passenger to board 5424 this afternoon after we were swapped onto it from 4972 in Park Lane, can only assume this was it's first journey as there was a mad rush to get some photos of this one!
(13 May 2016, 6:56 pm)citaro5284 Cling On Corner Park Lane still busy like Jimmi?Three stood there as I left on 5424 and one on the roundabout. One was stood next to me when I was there this morning with another one just outside Park Lane.
(13 May 2016, 6:56 pm)citaro5284 Cling On Corner Park Lane still busy like Jimmi?Three stood there as I left on 5424 and one on the roundabout. One was stood next to me when I was there this morning with another one just outside Park Lane.
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