(23 Dec 2015, 12:28 am)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Now, warm, they're not! (Except in a heatwave!)
Coming from someone who hates the cold - I think they can get quite warm, once they've been out in service for a few hours.
Or the GNE ones do, at least!
(17 Dec 2015, 10:55 pm)G-CPTN wrote [ -> ]I will miss the MPDs . . .
I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!
(22 Dec 2015, 9:34 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]See i've only ever used it on parts of the routes, i haven't done all the route yet with the streetlites... thats something i will do when i get time, i'll report back on that.
I'd rather have Streetlites than Scania's though... for the free WIFI, plugs etc... i do like the scania's on the route though....
I think Streetlites will be a regular order now...
I thought I had replied to this last night. Obviously didn't.
I had a look online for dimensions, comparing the Solar to the Streetlite.
I was specifically looking for the width, as the Streetlites feel narrower or very cylindrical (like sitting in a tube).
Although I couldn't find the width of a Solar L94, I did find the width of the articulated version.
If wiki is correct, there is quite a difference between the two.
I imagine it to be particularly noticeable when you are trying your hardest to avoid putting your face in someone's crotch.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_StreetLite
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Solar_Fusion
Totally agree with your last point.
The Streetlite looks to be the vehicle of choice these days. The new Dart?
I have tried to be fair with the vehicles, giving them a chance. I think I did a review of them (trying to be as balanced as possible) when new on the X66. Having ridden them elsewhere (and on the X66 a few times since) I am not sure at all about them now.
To be honest, I try to avoid them, preferring a Merc on the 49's if doing a Metrocentre trip or hoping 5332 will turn up - which it did last time I got the X66.
Similarly, I look for alternatives if heading to/from Chester or Sunderland.
Mind, I have done some bashing to get the idle curiosity out of my system.
They seem to be a vehicle that stir a lot of opinions.
edit: I did do a small review
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=307&pid=103501
(23 Dec 2015, 8:55 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!
Clearly, based on this post, you're very ambitious in life.
Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?
Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall.
(23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?
Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall.
I really like that.
Except the V8 isn't part of the Tynedale Links
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(23 Dec 2015, 1:34 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I really like that.
Except the V8 isn't part of the Tynedale Links !
The net he has used is the Venture one seen on ronandton.wordpress.com (hence 641s registration also been visible).
(22 Dec 2015, 11:57 pm)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Maybe they don't need as many decker after the reduction of the 921 service at end of Feb? 
Wouldn't make sense as currently the X1's from Easington Lane drop from 6 an hour to 4 after 4pm allowing 2 buses per hour to do the 921 service. I would have thought the PVR would remain the same during the daytime for a service of every 10 minutes.
(23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?
Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall.
Do one for the X21 then!!!
(23 Dec 2015, 8:03 pm)pdiddy wrote [ -> ]Do one for the X21 then!!!
Will do when I'm back at home.
Not like me to be out for this long
(23 Dec 2015, 7:31 pm)gordondack wrote [ -> ]Wouldn't make sense as currently the X1's from Easington Lane drop from 6 an hour to 4 after 4pm allowing 2 buses per hour to do the 921 service. I would have thought the PVR would remain the same during the daytime for a service of every 10 minutes.
'Docking' morning and afternoon services in the according direction to acommodate has been in the game for a while now. Not only happens to the X1 but also the Cobalt Clippers:
AM:
- 0725 X39 to Cobalt then light to New York before running a 309 to Blyth at 0754.
- 0755 & 0825 X39s to Cobalt then down to Middle Engine Lane to run 310s to Shields at 0824 and 0854.
PM:
-1559 & 1632 309s that arrive in Blyth run light to Cobalt and work the X39s at 1635 and 1705 (1605 is normally a red shed). This means that the 309 then only runs mostly every 30 minutes between Blyth and Cobalt section of the route.
- In situ, the 310s which depart North Shields at 1626, 1656 and 1748 terminate on Norham Road then run light to Cobalt Village Hotel to operate the 309 at 1645, 1717 and 1810. This then means that the 310 runs mostly every 30 minutes between Norham Road / Darras Drive and Newcastle.
That's if the service remains every 10mins. Like the 56 I think it only warrants a bus every 12 mins during the day. Only the peak time X1 journeys are worthy of a 10min frequency
Are the Solos that NTL are getting going to be same spec as indigo?
They going to be same branding as mpd?
(25 Dec 2015, 11:12 pm)dannygee wrote [ -> ]Are the Solos that NTL are getting going to be same spec as indigo?
They going to be same branding as mpd?
I'd be surprised if they weren't the same spec. Looking over the previous year's order, it's pretty much becoming a fleet standard.
(22 Dec 2015, 9:37 pm)Davie wrote [ -> ]The reason I posted this was because 6001has gained advertisement boards, while 6004 hasn't. Of course, it may just be so that it will be like 3943, and have adverts as well as Redarrows branding, or it may be coming off the service.
Good. I think the B9s are suitabke for the X1, and Go North East would probably only replace the with Streetwrecks anyway.
6001-6003 are remaining Red Arrows, advert frames are being fitted to maintain the volume of advertising space that is contractually required.
All the Red Arrows vehicles are being repainted and updated branding will shortly be applied.
Does anyone know the month for when the Streetlites are due for the Prince Bishops?
