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Michael



19,139
03 Jan 2018, 9:04 pm #41
(03 Jan 2018, 9:01 pm)S813 FVK One of 647 or 648 from Stanley? They should be able to cope with one spare after the other changes taking place.

Ah, wasn't sure, but wouldn't there be Cascades again when the AD122 starts again April?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
03 Jan 2018, 9:04 pm #41

(03 Jan 2018, 9:01 pm)S813 FVK One of 647 or 648 from Stanley? They should be able to cope with one spare after the other changes taking place.

Ah, wasn't sure, but wouldn't there be Cascades again when the AD122 starts again April?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Acky81



902
03 Jan 2018, 9:47 pm #42
(03 Jan 2018, 6:21 pm)cbma06 That’s GNE for ya, too much secretive even on new orders than stagecoach and Arriva


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Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait
Acky81
03 Jan 2018, 9:47 pm #42

(03 Jan 2018, 6:21 pm)cbma06 That’s GNE for ya, too much secretive even on new orders than stagecoach and Arriva


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Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait

Michael



19,139
03 Jan 2018, 9:49 pm #43
(03 Jan 2018, 9:47 pm)Acky81 Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait

Eh?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
03 Jan 2018, 9:49 pm #43

(03 Jan 2018, 9:47 pm)Acky81 Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait

Eh?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Acky81



902
03 Jan 2018, 9:53 pm #44
(03 Jan 2018, 9:49 pm)Michael Eh?

If u look on the Service updates regarding 921-923 it advises to use x35
Which is now x5
Acky81
03 Jan 2018, 9:53 pm #44

(03 Jan 2018, 9:49 pm)Michael Eh?

If u look on the Service updates regarding 921-923 it advises to use x35
Which is now x5

Michael



19,139
03 Jan 2018, 10:03 pm #45
(03 Jan 2018, 9:53 pm)Acky81 If u look on the Service updates regarding 921-923 it advises to use x35
Which is now x5

Oh right, you didn't explain that though, you just said:

Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait

Which made no sense what so ever on your reply to Cbma...

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
03 Jan 2018, 10:03 pm #45

(03 Jan 2018, 9:53 pm)Acky81 If u look on the Service updates regarding 921-923 it advises to use x35
Which is now x5

Oh right, you didn't explain that though, you just said:

Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait

Which made no sense what so ever on your reply to Cbma...


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Acky81



902
03 Jan 2018, 11:37 pm #46
(03 Jan 2018, 10:03 pm)Michael Oh right, you didn't explain that though, you just said:

Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait

Which made no sense what so ever on your reply to Cbma...

Whoops sorry Michael
Edited 03 Jan 2018, 11:37 pm by Acky81.
Acky81
03 Jan 2018, 11:37 pm #46

(03 Jan 2018, 10:03 pm)Michael Oh right, you didn't explain that though, you just said:

Change to x35 yeah ok you might have a long wait

Which made no sense what so ever on your reply to Cbma...

Whoops sorry Michael

L469 YVK



3,544
04 Jan 2018, 2:11 am #47
With the Tall Ships going to Sunderland this year, could the following end up happening with the 56 and 20 (particularly on the Saturday).

- 56 split at Concord
- 20/20A split in Sunderland
L469 YVK
04 Jan 2018, 2:11 am #47

With the Tall Ships going to Sunderland this year, could the following end up happening with the 56 and 20 (particularly on the Saturday).

- 56 split at Concord
- 20/20A split in Sunderland

JP6004



1,833
04 Jan 2018, 8:40 am #48
(03 Jan 2018, 7:08 pm)Michael Hopefully soon, Dan said on his photo of 3962 that, 6059, 6062, 6063, 6064, 6065 and 6066 are now at Saltmeadows Road Depot, and are in the process of being repainted and branded for the "Coaster" 1/1A services. 


He also confirmed that 3962, 3965 will go "Go North East" and remain at Chester.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...datetaken/

On the pic of 681 on the 35, Dan wrote this in description
So; albeit with a few less seats than the upcoming allocation, the allocation of Optare Solo SR M925/Optare 681 (NK66 CWW) was a somewhat apt glimpse of what's to come in the future, today! 

Does this mean 35 might be downgraded to solos? Everytime ive got it, there never been more than a few people on
JP6004
04 Jan 2018, 8:40 am #48

(03 Jan 2018, 7:08 pm)Michael Hopefully soon, Dan said on his photo of 3962 that, 6059, 6062, 6063, 6064, 6065 and 6066 are now at Saltmeadows Road Depot, and are in the process of being repainted and branded for the "Coaster" 1/1A services. 


He also confirmed that 3962, 3965 will go "Go North East" and remain at Chester.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...datetaken/

On the pic of 681 on the 35, Dan wrote this in description
So; albeit with a few less seats than the upcoming allocation, the allocation of Optare Solo SR M925/Optare 681 (NK66 CWW) was a somewhat apt glimpse of what's to come in the future, today! 

Does this mean 35 might be downgraded to solos? Everytime ive got it, there never been more than a few people on

S813 FVK



6,030
04 Jan 2018, 9:00 am #49
(04 Jan 2018, 8:40 am)JP6004 On the pic of 681 on the 35, Dan wrote this in description
So; albeit with a few less seats than the upcoming allocation, the allocation of Optare Solo SR M925/Optare 681 (NK66 CWW) was a somewhat apt glimpse of what's to come in the future, today! 

Does this mean 35 might be downgraded to solos? Everytime ive got it, there never been more than a few people on

No, i think he was referring to the Black Cats brand rather than vehicle type, hence the bit in bold.
S813 FVK
04 Jan 2018, 9:00 am #49

(04 Jan 2018, 8:40 am)JP6004 On the pic of 681 on the 35, Dan wrote this in description
So; albeit with a few less seats than the upcoming allocation, the allocation of Optare Solo SR M925/Optare 681 (NK66 CWW) was a somewhat apt glimpse of what's to come in the future, today! 

Does this mean 35 might be downgraded to solos? Everytime ive got it, there never been more than a few people on

No, i think he was referring to the Black Cats brand rather than vehicle type, hence the bit in bold.

04 Jan 2018, 10:01 am #50
(03 Jan 2018, 7:25 pm)Michael The "Waggonway" brand works well with Beamish though, shame to see that dropped

Not suprised with the Lambton Worm though, it only has 3 branded buses, no point in repainting 1 more.

I couldn't see them dropping the use of a brand completely, on the basis of Go North East using 5389 and 5401/19/38 in Beamish promotional liveries for it's 'Beamish by Bus' discount tickets. You'd expect similar promotional vinyls, perhaps more tailored to the route applied.
Edited 04 Jan 2018, 10:06 am by RBZ 5459.


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RBZ 5459
04 Jan 2018, 10:01 am #50

(03 Jan 2018, 7:25 pm)Michael The "Waggonway" brand works well with Beamish though, shame to see that dropped

Not suprised with the Lambton Worm though, it only has 3 branded buses, no point in repainting 1 more.

I couldn't see them dropping the use of a brand completely, on the basis of Go North East using 5389 and 5401/19/38 in Beamish promotional liveries for it's 'Beamish by Bus' discount tickets. You'd expect similar promotional vinyls, perhaps more tailored to the route applied.



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JP6004



1,833
04 Jan 2018, 10:59 am #51
(04 Jan 2018, 9:00 am)S813 FVK No, i think he was referring to the Black Cats brand rather than vehicle type, hence the bit in bold.

Ah i get it now  Big Grin
JP6004
04 Jan 2018, 10:59 am #51

(04 Jan 2018, 9:00 am)S813 FVK No, i think he was referring to the Black Cats brand rather than vehicle type, hence the bit in bold.

Ah i get it now  Big Grin

V514DFT



2,224
04 Jan 2018, 3:48 pm #52
673's front blind is knackered again

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
04 Jan 2018, 3:48 pm #52

673's front blind is knackered again


Kind Regards
Tez

04 Jan 2018, 6:21 pm #53
(04 Jan 2018, 3:48 pm)V514DFT 673's front blind is knackered again

Has been for months.
Jordan2104
04 Jan 2018, 6:21 pm #53

(04 Jan 2018, 3:48 pm)V514DFT 673's front blind is knackered again

Has been for months.

V514DFT



2,224
05 Jan 2018, 12:31 pm #54
(04 Jan 2018, 6:21 pm)Jordan2104 Has been for months.

it got repaired was ok for a while,now its kanckered again

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
05 Jan 2018, 12:31 pm #54

(04 Jan 2018, 6:21 pm)Jordan2104 Has been for months.

it got repaired was ok for a while,now its kanckered again


Kind Regards
Tez

V514DFT



2,224
05 Jan 2018, 2:42 pm #55
just seen 6063 on what what im guessing is driver familiarisation going along Coniston Road,Howdon

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
05 Jan 2018, 2:42 pm #55

just seen 6063 on what what im guessing is driver familiarisation going along Coniston Road,Howdon


Kind Regards
Tez

Dan

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18,099
05 Jan 2018, 5:34 pm #56
(05 Jan 2018, 2:42 pm)V514DFT just seen 6063 on what what im guessing is driver familiarisation going along Coniston Road,Howdon

Yes, 6056/60/61/63 are all at Percy Main for driver familiarisation now. They're still planned to be used on the DFDS Seaways 327 service, until all drivers have completed their familiarisation.

6062 is now branded and will be used for testing of the Next Stop Announcements on Sunday, with all planned to enter service on the Coaster early next week.
Dan
05 Jan 2018, 5:34 pm #56

(05 Jan 2018, 2:42 pm)V514DFT just seen 6063 on what what im guessing is driver familiarisation going along Coniston Road,Howdon

Yes, 6056/60/61/63 are all at Percy Main for driver familiarisation now. They're still planned to be used on the DFDS Seaways 327 service, until all drivers have completed their familiarisation.

6062 is now branded and will be used for testing of the Next Stop Announcements on Sunday, with all planned to enter service on the Coaster early next week.

05 Jan 2018, 5:51 pm #57
All hell on in Gateshead, an angel streedeck has broken down on the High level bride
Edited 05 Jan 2018, 8:22 pm by Stuartphin1639.
Stuartphin1639
05 Jan 2018, 5:51 pm #57

All hell on in Gateshead, an angel streedeck has broken down on the High level bride

05 Jan 2018, 5:59 pm #58
(05 Jan 2018, 5:51 pm)Stuartphin1639 All hell on in Gateshead, an angel streedeck has broken down on the High level bride ??

Indeed, a canny place the breakdown. Together with the queue now formed behind it stuck. Diversions in place via Tyne Bridge for the past hour, Ian Bradley has reversed down the bridge to collect it.
Edited 05 Jan 2018, 6:01 pm by RBZ 5459.


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RBZ 5459
05 Jan 2018, 5:59 pm #58

(05 Jan 2018, 5:51 pm)Stuartphin1639 All hell on in Gateshead, an angel streedeck has broken down on the High level bride ??

Indeed, a canny place the breakdown. Together with the queue now formed behind it stuck. Diversions in place via Tyne Bridge for the past hour, Ian Bradley has reversed down the bridge to collect it.



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ne14ne1



1,507
05 Jan 2018, 7:05 pm #59
I was on an Gateshead bound service that was diverted via the Tyne Bridge. (It was a 21). Coming down the Bigg Market the NSAs had obviously announced the next stop was High Level Bridge North, however being on diversion and turning left onto Mosley St we never reached High Level Bridge North.
If it had been London, the clever iBus system would have been utilised to announce something on the lines of 'This bus is on diversion, please listen for further announcements'. Not being as intelligent though there was no such information given here, (and I didn't hear my driver announce the diversion either) - not great for blind/visually impaired or people unfamiliar with the route/area. Anyway I take it theres no option for our drivers to play pre-recorded announcements in such circumstances?
Is this because our announcements are linked to the destination selected and will only play recordings for that route?
(So if a bus diverts away from the route it'll just not play anything until the bus rejoins the usual route and the NSAs will suddenly catch up?)
I also wondered what happens when services to Newcastle are terminated early at Gateshead due to congestion in Newcastle etc. Is anything altered then or does the bus continue to announce it's going to Newcastle, or if the driver is aware of the short service before reaching Gateshead, is there Gateshead destination screens available & the relevant NSAs linked for those eventualities?

Just curious. Sorry for the hundred questions. Smile
ne14ne1
05 Jan 2018, 7:05 pm #59

I was on an Gateshead bound service that was diverted via the Tyne Bridge. (It was a 21). Coming down the Bigg Market the NSAs had obviously announced the next stop was High Level Bridge North, however being on diversion and turning left onto Mosley St we never reached High Level Bridge North.
If it had been London, the clever iBus system would have been utilised to announce something on the lines of 'This bus is on diversion, please listen for further announcements'. Not being as intelligent though there was no such information given here, (and I didn't hear my driver announce the diversion either) - not great for blind/visually impaired or people unfamiliar with the route/area. Anyway I take it theres no option for our drivers to play pre-recorded announcements in such circumstances?
Is this because our announcements are linked to the destination selected and will only play recordings for that route?
(So if a bus diverts away from the route it'll just not play anything until the bus rejoins the usual route and the NSAs will suddenly catch up?)
I also wondered what happens when services to Newcastle are terminated early at Gateshead due to congestion in Newcastle etc. Is anything altered then or does the bus continue to announce it's going to Newcastle, or if the driver is aware of the short service before reaching Gateshead, is there Gateshead destination screens available & the relevant NSAs linked for those eventualities?

Just curious. Sorry for the hundred questions. Smile

Michael



19,139
05 Jan 2018, 8:20 pm #60
(05 Jan 2018, 5:34 pm)Dan Yes, 6056/60/61/63 are all at Percy Main for driver familiarisation now. They're still planned to be used on the DFDS Seaways 327 service, until all drivers have completed their familiarisation.

6062 is now branded and will be used for testing of the Next Stop Announcements on Sunday, with all planned to enter service on the Coaster early next week.

Hopefully that sees the Omnicities move on to their new routes, or a spare role, like at Washington.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
05 Jan 2018, 8:20 pm #60

(05 Jan 2018, 5:34 pm)Dan Yes, 6056/60/61/63 are all at Percy Main for driver familiarisation now. They're still planned to be used on the DFDS Seaways 327 service, until all drivers have completed their familiarisation.

6062 is now branded and will be used for testing of the Next Stop Announcements on Sunday, with all planned to enter service on the Coaster early next week.

Hopefully that sees the Omnicities move on to their new routes, or a spare role, like at Washington.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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