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Michael

19,160

04 Jul 2020, 3:08 pm #1

At least 2 Crusaders on the TEN's

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

04 Jul 2020, 3:08 pm #1

At least 2 Crusaders on the TEN's

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Arcticrossy92

348

07 Jul 2020, 10:32 pm #2

Omnicity on the X47 earlier today.

Arcticrossy92

07 Jul 2020, 10:32 pm #2

Omnicity on the X47 earlier today.

Stanleyone

6358

451

08 Jul 2020, 3:34 am #3

(07 Jul 2020, 10:32 pm)Arcticrossy92 Omnicity on the X47 earlier today.

Total of 8 omnicities at Consett due to low branches opposite Woodlands visitor centre, no dd on X45/X46/X47. A number of B9s have gone to CLS in return.

Stanleyone

08 Jul 2020, 3:34 am #3

(07 Jul 2020, 10:32 pm)Arcticrossy92 Omnicity on the X47 earlier today.

Total of 8 omnicities at Consett due to low branches opposite Woodlands visitor centre, no dd on X45/X46/X47. A number of B9s have gone to CLS in return.

Arcticrossy92

348

08 Jul 2020, 3:20 pm #4

(08 Jul 2020, 3:34 am)Stanleyone Total of 8 omnicities at Consett due to low branches opposite Woodlands visitor centre, no dd on X45/X46/X47. A number of B9s have gone to CLS in return.

Spot on, must of missed that one!

Arcticrossy92

08 Jul 2020, 3:20 pm #4

(08 Jul 2020, 3:34 am)Stanleyone Total of 8 omnicities at Consett due to low branches opposite Woodlands visitor centre, no dd on X45/X46/X47. A number of B9s have gone to CLS in return.

Spot on, must of missed that one!

Stuartphin1639

1,726

11 Jul 2020, 12:27 pm #5

3963 has just left Peterlee bound for Newcastle on the X9

Stuartphin1639

11 Jul 2020, 12:27 pm #5

3963 has just left Peterlee bound for Newcastle on the X9

Michael

19,160

14 Jul 2020, 5:22 am #6

5208 on the 55

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

14 Jul 2020, 5:22 am #6

5208 on the 55

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1

14,202

19 Jul 2020, 8:36 pm #7

26/27 branded Merc and 10 branded B9 on the X10 this evening.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

19 Jul 2020, 8:36 pm #7

26/27 branded Merc and 10 branded B9 on the X10 this evening.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

mb134

4,144

19 Jul 2020, 8:55 pm #8

(19 Jul 2020, 8:36 pm)Andreos1 26/27 branded Merc and 10 branded B9 on the X10 this evening.

While 6314 looks to have spent the day on Metro replacement.

mb134

19 Jul 2020, 8:55 pm #8

(19 Jul 2020, 8:36 pm)Andreos1 26/27 branded Merc and 10 branded B9 on the X10 this evening.

While 6314 looks to have spent the day on Metro replacement.

michaelb

21 Jul 2020, 12:38 pm #9

3963- 10B
3964- 10

michaelb

21 Jul 2020, 12:38 pm #9

3963- 10B
3964- 10

BFK

133

21 Jul 2020, 6:29 pm #10

Deptford operated service 265 am trip was 5424 and pm trip was 5478. Normally allocated a Double Deck vehicle but due to issues with low hanging trees for the last few weeks currently using any full size single deck vehicle. Yesterday was am 5472 and pm 5438.

BFK

21 Jul 2020, 6:29 pm #10

Drifter60

551

29 Jul 2020, 10:58 am #11

Noticed Fab 56 B9 6093 on my namesake last night, the 60.
Point of note, the 60 usually can’t have deckers due to the low bridge at Dawdon. However it seems that the final Drifter 60 of the night terminates at the Byron Place so can be allocated a decker. According to bus times, the final run each night is allocated a fab 56 B9. Is this run typically busy? Or just an extra measure to ensure everyone gets on with socially distancing?

Drifter60

29 Jul 2020, 10:58 am #11

6049

259

29 Jul 2020, 11:15 am #12

(29 Jul 2020, 10:58 am)Drifter60 Noticed Fab 56 B9 6093 on my namesake last night, the 60.
Point of note, the 60 usually can’t have deckers due to the low bridge at Dawdon. However it seems that the final Drifter 60 of the night terminates at the Byron Place so can be allocated a decker. According to bus times, the final run each night is allocated a fab 56 B9. Is this run typically busy? Or just an extra measure to ensure everyone gets on with socially distancing?

I'd imagine that it'll be either a money or driving hours saving idea. The previous one may do a full trip through, then run back to the depot. It makes sense for an early(ish) finishing 56 to be utilised when terminating at Park Lane anyway instead of having to have an extra bus out to do a short final trip on the 60.

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6049

29 Jul 2020, 11:15 am #12

(29 Jul 2020, 10:58 am)Drifter60 Noticed Fab 56 B9 6093 on my namesake last night, the 60.
Point of note, the 60 usually can’t have deckers due to the low bridge at Dawdon. However it seems that the final Drifter 60 of the night terminates at the Byron Place so can be allocated a decker. According to bus times, the final run each night is allocated a fab 56 B9. Is this run typically busy? Or just an extra measure to ensure everyone gets on with socially distancing?

deanmachine

873

29 Jul 2020, 11:43 am #13

(29 Jul 2020, 11:15 am)6049 I'd imagine that it'll be either a money or driving hours saving idea. The previous one may do a full trip through, then run back to the depot. It makes sense for an early(ish) finishing 56 to be utilised when terminating at Park Lane anyway instead of having to have an extra bus out to do a short final trip on the 60.

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Looking at the timings that seems to make sense, the 56 pulls into Park Lane 4 minutes before that 60 is due out, whereas the Drifter pulls in 6 minutes after the current 60 leaves. Also has the added benefit if it is a particularly busy run on the last bus of the night that nobody will be left behind, as well as getting the buses back to the depot ASAP.

deanmachine

29 Jul 2020, 11:43 am #13

(29 Jul 2020, 11:15 am)6049 I'd imagine that it'll be either a money or driving hours saving idea. The previous one may do a full trip through, then run back to the depot. It makes sense for an early(ish) finishing 56 to be utilised when terminating at Park Lane anyway instead of having to have an extra bus out to do a short final trip on the 60.

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ThomasBooth123

133

30 Jul 2020, 2:32 pm #14

5286-56 While a 56 Branded is on staff shuttles

ThomasBooth123

30 Jul 2020, 2:32 pm #14

5286-56 While a 56 Branded is on staff shuttles

Malarkey

6,062

03 Aug 2020, 7:15 pm #15

6131 made a very rare appearance on the X66 today however was later replaced by 5392 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

Malarkey

03 Aug 2020, 7:15 pm #15

6131 made a very rare appearance on the X66 today however was later replaced by 5392 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

mb134

4,144

04 Aug 2020, 9:21 am #16

See 3964 did a full day on the X9/X10 yesterday. Surprised that, at 14, it was trusted to be put out all day on there!

mb134

04 Aug 2020, 9:21 am #16

See 3964 did a full day on the X9/X10 yesterday. Surprised that, at 14, it was trusted to be put out all day on there!

Andreos1

14,202

04 Aug 2020, 11:02 am #17

(04 Aug 2020, 9:21 am)mb134 See 3964 did a full day on the X9/X10 yesterday. Surprised that, at 14, it was trusted to be put out all day on there!

There was a 10 branded B9 on there too. Didn't get the id.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

04 Aug 2020, 11:02 am #17

(04 Aug 2020, 9:21 am)mb134 See 3964 did a full day on the X9/X10 yesterday. Surprised that, at 14, it was trusted to be put out all day on there!

There was a 10 branded B9 on there too. Didn't get the id.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Dan

Site Administrator

18,114

04 Aug 2020, 1:06 pm #18

(04 Aug 2020, 11:02 am)Andreos1 There was a 10 branded B9 on there too. Didn't get the id.

At least one is scheduled to be on there at the moment.

6043 & 6044 (fleet livery B9) operating on the 10 in lieu.

Dan

04 Aug 2020, 1:06 pm #18

(04 Aug 2020, 11:02 am)Andreos1 There was a 10 branded B9 on there too. Didn't get the id.

At least one is scheduled to be on there at the moment.

6043 & 6044 (fleet livery B9) operating on the 10 in lieu.

cbma06

2,669

12 Aug 2020, 6:56 am #19

I hope nobody waiting for the X10 at Peterlee A19 southbound slip road a few minutes ago, as the Tyne valley x10 bus went along Passfield Way to Old Shotton to join the A19 Southbound

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cbma06

12 Aug 2020, 6:56 am #19

Dan

Site Administrator

18,114

12 Aug 2020, 7:23 am #20

(12 Aug 2020, 6:56 am)cbma06 I hope nobody waiting for the X10 at Peterlee A19 southbound slip road a few minutes ago, as the Tyne valley x10 bus went along Passfield Way to Old Shotton to join the A19 Southbound

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Police advised of an incident/closure on the A19 and buses were diverted from 06:30am this morning. They have just returned to their normal routes.

Dan

12 Aug 2020, 7:23 am #20

(12 Aug 2020, 6:56 am)cbma06 I hope nobody waiting for the X10 at Peterlee A19 southbound slip road a few minutes ago, as the Tyne valley x10 bus went along Passfield Way to Old Shotton to join the A19 Southbound

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Police advised of an incident/closure on the A19 and buses were diverted from 06:30am this morning. They have just returned to their normal routes.

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