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Malarkey



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22 Jul 2017, 6:49 pm #221
(22 Jul 2017, 6:32 pm)Dan Most probably weren't on loan - most depots provide buses and drivers for the Airshow, and they don't have to come from Deptford.

A1: 3889, 6008, 6009, 6013, 6023, 6032, 6143, 6144
A2: 6029, 6042, 6142
PR1: 3888, 3943, 3980, 3982, 6011, 6016, 6019, 6020, 6096, 6100, 6134, 6135, 6140
PR2: 3888, 3943, 3966, 3969, 3972, 3974, 3976, 3977, 3978, 3980, 6016, 6099
PR3: 3888, 3943, 3967, 3971, 3973, 3974, 3978, 3982, 6017, 6078, 6099, 6123
PR4: 3886, 6030, 6129, 6138

Can you explain how 3888/3943 could of operated the PR1/2&3, same with 3974 on the PR2/3.
Malarkey
22 Jul 2017, 6:49 pm #221

(22 Jul 2017, 6:32 pm)Dan Most probably weren't on loan - most depots provide buses and drivers for the Airshow, and they don't have to come from Deptford.

A1: 3889, 6008, 6009, 6013, 6023, 6032, 6143, 6144
A2: 6029, 6042, 6142
PR1: 3888, 3943, 3980, 3982, 6011, 6016, 6019, 6020, 6096, 6100, 6134, 6135, 6140
PR2: 3888, 3943, 3966, 3969, 3972, 3974, 3976, 3977, 3978, 3980, 6016, 6099
PR3: 3888, 3943, 3967, 3971, 3973, 3974, 3978, 3982, 6017, 6078, 6099, 6123
PR4: 3886, 6030, 6129, 6138

Can you explain how 3888/3943 could of operated the PR1/2&3, same with 3974 on the PR2/3.

Ambassador



1,855
22 Jul 2017, 6:49 pm #222
Speaking of cover and depots...who'll be supporting the upcoming major line closure.

Having driven up and down Benton Park Rd for the past week. I hope GNE drivers show a bit more 'force' than usual (a la Stagecoach) otherwise those replacements are going to be sitting in traffic for a long long time.

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
22 Jul 2017, 6:49 pm #222

Speaking of cover and depots...who'll be supporting the upcoming major line closure.

Having driven up and down Benton Park Rd for the past week. I hope GNE drivers show a bit more 'force' than usual (a la Stagecoach) otherwise those replacements are going to be sitting in traffic for a long long time.


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

Dan

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18,117
22 Jul 2017, 6:50 pm #223
(22 Jul 2017, 6:49 pm)Malarkey Can you explain how 3888/3943 could of operated the PR1/2&3, same with 3974 on the PR2/3.

Easy: the vehicles were allocated to whichever Park & Ride service had the biggest queue, to get people back home sooner.
Dan
22 Jul 2017, 6:50 pm #223

(22 Jul 2017, 6:49 pm)Malarkey Can you explain how 3888/3943 could of operated the PR1/2&3, same with 3974 on the PR2/3.

Easy: the vehicles were allocated to whichever Park & Ride service had the biggest queue, to get people back home sooner.

Michael



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23 Jul 2017, 8:50 am #224
Have Deptford finally withdrawn 4937, with the X36 now withdrawn?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Jul 2017, 8:50 am #224

Have Deptford finally withdrawn 4937, with the X36 now withdrawn?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Simmy



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23 Jul 2017, 11:59 am #225
(23 Jul 2017, 8:50 am)Michael Have Deptford finally withdrawn 4937, with the X36 now withdrawn?

Not too sure but as 2 MPDs were withdrawn early at Deptford, perhaps nothing will be withdrawn due to the end of the X36. They were 2 down already so perhaps now they are balanced?
Simmy
23 Jul 2017, 11:59 am #225

(23 Jul 2017, 8:50 am)Michael Have Deptford finally withdrawn 4937, with the X36 now withdrawn?

Not too sure but as 2 MPDs were withdrawn early at Deptford, perhaps nothing will be withdrawn due to the end of the X36. They were 2 down already so perhaps now they are balanced?

Michael



19,168
23 Jul 2017, 2:29 pm #226
(23 Jul 2017, 11:59 am)Simmy Not too sure but as 2 MPDs were withdrawn early at Deptford, perhaps nothing will be withdrawn due to the end of the X36. They were 2 down already so perhaps now they are balanced?

Ah thought it would of gone with rest of the Streetlites entering service.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Jul 2017, 2:29 pm #226

(23 Jul 2017, 11:59 am)Simmy Not too sure but as 2 MPDs were withdrawn early at Deptford, perhaps nothing will be withdrawn due to the end of the X36. They were 2 down already so perhaps now they are balanced?

Ah thought it would of gone with rest of the Streetlites entering service.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Malarkey



6,064
23 Jul 2017, 2:44 pm #227
The following post is a "Jimmi Style Flickr Plug" presented to you by Malarkey.

As of today the 2A on a Sunday now serves Brady Square replacing service 85 on an hourly basis and also maintains a link to area to Sunderland which is usually covered by service 8 Monday to Saturdays.

5472 can be seen here on Oxclose Road - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

5475 can be seen here at the turning circle of Brady Square - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/
Malarkey
23 Jul 2017, 2:44 pm #227

The following post is a "Jimmi Style Flickr Plug" presented to you by Malarkey.

As of today the 2A on a Sunday now serves Brady Square replacing service 85 on an hourly basis and also maintains a link to area to Sunderland which is usually covered by service 8 Monday to Saturdays.

5472 can be seen here on Oxclose Road - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

5475 can be seen here at the turning circle of Brady Square - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

23 Jul 2017, 7:02 pm #228
Has Hexham gained anything for the additional X85 working or will 5210 be used for now?
Dans_bus_photos
23 Jul 2017, 7:02 pm #228

Has Hexham gained anything for the additional X85 working or will 5210 be used for now?

24 Jul 2017, 11:32 am #229
Are 3968 and 3970 still active as not seen either for a while ?
Coppercap40
24 Jul 2017, 11:32 am #229

Are 3968 and 3970 still active as not seen either for a while ?

G-CPTN



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24 Jul 2017, 1:46 pm #230
By chance, I experienced the newly-extended X85 today (I was west of Hexham waiting for the Arriva 685 heading east when the GNE 5229 X85 turned-up 5 minutes ahead of the expected time of the Arriva 685).
I had forgotten that today was the inaugural day (though I wasn't welcomed onboard by a glass of champagne).

Good for GNE - I hope the extension flourishes (and the revised timing is beneficial).

There is also a handy compact timetable of all local Tyne Valley GNE services (though not the TEN) - which doesn't look like a timetable - it is titled 'Explore more'.
Edited 24 Jul 2017, 1:58 pm by G-CPTN.
G-CPTN
24 Jul 2017, 1:46 pm #230

By chance, I experienced the newly-extended X85 today (I was west of Hexham waiting for the Arriva 685 heading east when the GNE 5229 X85 turned-up 5 minutes ahead of the expected time of the Arriva 685).
I had forgotten that today was the inaugural day (though I wasn't welcomed onboard by a glass of champagne).

Good for GNE - I hope the extension flourishes (and the revised timing is beneficial).

There is also a handy compact timetable of all local Tyne Valley GNE services (though not the TEN) - which doesn't look like a timetable - it is titled 'Explore more'.

Tom



6,138
24 Jul 2017, 2:57 pm #231
Is a Riverside bus on what was meant to be the 15:34 11 from Newcastle as it seems to have broken down and been replaced at Lobley Hill?
Tom
24 Jul 2017, 2:57 pm #231

Is a Riverside bus on what was meant to be the 15:34 11 from Newcastle as it seems to have broken down and been replaced at Lobley Hill?

park5354



406
24 Jul 2017, 3:07 pm #232
(23 Jul 2017, 7:02 pm)Dans_bus_photos Has Hexham gained anything for the additional X85 working or will 5210 be used for now?

4943 has replaced 5233 at Hexham.
park5354
24 Jul 2017, 3:07 pm #232

(23 Jul 2017, 7:02 pm)Dans_bus_photos Has Hexham gained anything for the additional X85 working or will 5210 be used for now?

4943 has replaced 5233 at Hexham.

24 Jul 2017, 6:33 pm #233
Does Riverside depot have a working on the 310, just saw a Vyking on Middle Engine Lane thats all.

Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.
Rapidsnap
24 Jul 2017, 6:33 pm #233

Does Riverside depot have a working on the 310, just saw a Vyking on Middle Engine Lane thats all.


Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

busmanT



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24 Jul 2017, 6:34 pm #234
(22 Jul 2017, 10:45 am)LMichael Which buses are been used on the shuttles for the Airshow today?


How many more Citaro's need to be refurbished now?

There are 8 of the initial batch of 36 refurbishments to return (5313-5319, 5292), with 5298-5304 the first of the next 28 to go.
busmanT
24 Jul 2017, 6:34 pm #234

(22 Jul 2017, 10:45 am)LMichael Which buses are been used on the shuttles for the Airshow today?


How many more Citaro's need to be refurbished now?

There are 8 of the initial batch of 36 refurbishments to return (5313-5319, 5292), with 5298-5304 the first of the next 28 to go.

Michael



19,168
24 Jul 2017, 7:21 pm #235
(24 Jul 2017, 6:34 pm)busmanT There are 8 of the initial batch of 36 refurbishments to return (5313-5319, 5292), with 5298-5304 the first of the next 28 to go.


Thanks busmanT, glad they're doing all of them. (well except for the Connections 4 Citaro's and i think 5337/5338)


Are 5298-5304 going to Hexham then?, and are they getting the same refurbishment?


On the Go North East fleet allocation sheet, 5233 is down for scrap... not surprised tbh.
Edited 24 Jul 2017, 7:40 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
24 Jul 2017, 7:21 pm #235

(24 Jul 2017, 6:34 pm)busmanT There are 8 of the initial batch of 36 refurbishments to return (5313-5319, 5292), with 5298-5304 the first of the next 28 to go.


Thanks busmanT, glad they're doing all of them. (well except for the Connections 4 Citaro's and i think 5337/5338)


Are 5298-5304 going to Hexham then?, and are they getting the same refurbishment?


On the Go North East fleet allocation sheet, 5233 is down for scrap... not surprised tbh.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

L469 YVK



3,549
24 Jul 2017, 7:35 pm #236
(24 Jul 2017, 6:33 pm)Rapidsnap Does Riverside depot have a working on the 310, just saw a Vyking on Middle Engine Lane thats all.

Yes, I believe that the 17:43 310 ex Newcastle is worked by Riverside.
L469 YVK
24 Jul 2017, 7:35 pm #236

(24 Jul 2017, 6:33 pm)Rapidsnap Does Riverside depot have a working on the 310, just saw a Vyking on Middle Engine Lane thats all.

Yes, I believe that the 17:43 310 ex Newcastle is worked by Riverside.

Tom



6,138
24 Jul 2017, 8:07 pm #237
(24 Jul 2017, 3:07 pm)park5354 4943 has replaced 5233 at Hexham.

4943 was on the 74 today so not sure what was covering on the X84/X85?
Tom
24 Jul 2017, 8:07 pm #237

(24 Jul 2017, 3:07 pm)park5354 4943 has replaced 5233 at Hexham.

4943 was on the 74 today so not sure what was covering on the X84/X85?

Tom



6,138
25 Jul 2017, 12:35 pm #238
Are the Hexham blinds meant to be a different format? On the X85 they have Hexham & Newbrough on the top line, then alternate better via Denton Burn, via Heddon etc.
Tom
25 Jul 2017, 12:35 pm #238

Are the Hexham blinds meant to be a different format? On the X85 they have Hexham & Newbrough on the top line, then alternate better via Denton Burn, via Heddon etc.

citaro5284



3,233
25 Jul 2017, 2:52 pm #239
625, 627, 631 and 632 are now fitted with wifi meaning all indiGo's at Percy Main are now installed.
citaro5284
25 Jul 2017, 2:52 pm #239

625, 627, 631 and 632 are now fitted with wifi meaning all indiGo's at Percy Main are now installed.

25 Jul 2017, 11:55 pm #240
(25 Jul 2017, 12:35 pm)Tom Are the Hexham blinds meant to be a different format? On the X85 they have Hexham & Newbrough on the top line, then alternate better via Denton Burn, via Heddon etc.

Also seen they changed the font on the X66 too
Jordan2104
25 Jul 2017, 11:55 pm #240

(25 Jul 2017, 12:35 pm)Tom Are the Hexham blinds meant to be a different format? On the X85 they have Hexham & Newbrough on the top line, then alternate better via Denton Burn, via Heddon etc.

Also seen they changed the font on the X66 too

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