(30 Jan 2018, 7:39 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Would not say the same about tonight's offering on the 808 which was Ford Transit ND05XAV - L&B Mini Coaches liveried (no photo as the forum won't add it as a attachment).
The Transit used to belong to Gateshead Central Taxis.
Versa YJ13HHW is long term VOR due to it sustaining major damage sometime before Christmas.
(03 Feb 2018, 9:45 pm)Cobalt271 wrote [ -> ]Versa YJ13HHW is long term VOR due to it sustaining major damage sometime before Christmas.
It was out in service 3 Saturdays ago
(03 Feb 2018, 9:45 pm)Cobalt271 wrote [ -> ]Versa YJ13HHW is long term VOR due to it sustaining major damage sometime before Christmas.
It was out in service 3 Saturdays ago
(03 Feb 2018, 11:26 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]It was out in service 3 Saturdays ago
It was out in service 3 Saturdays ago
I would not be surprised if it had suffered accident damage. Last time I saw it early December it pulled out into a main road without indicating.
Charles
(04 Feb 2018, 6:44 pm)Charles41 wrote [ -> ]I would not be surprised if it had suffered accident damage. Last time I saw it early December it pulled out into a main road without indicating.
Charles
Could it not be caused by the suspension being low as HHU had it moved up.
(03 Feb 2018, 11:26 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]It was out in service 3 Saturdays ago
It was out in service 3 Saturdays ago
Ah perhaps it’s been fixed then, didn’t see it the other day when I was at Wooler Bus Station. I was reliably informed the Differential had been “ripped out” whilst the vehicle was in service causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
(04 Feb 2018, 7:13 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Could it not be caused by the suspension being low as HHU had it moved up.
Borders Buses’ pair have had theirs raised too for the same reason.
(03 Feb 2018, 11:26 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]It was out in service 3 Saturdays ago
Both Versa's were out on the 470 & 473 yesterday.
(12 Feb 2018, 10:35 am)Tyne_Traveller wrote [ -> ]http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/bel...b1485b9-ds
PCL Travel in the news re 808 Otterburn Newcastle
Perhaps the best way forward would be for a community group to take over the 808. A good example is the little white bus in the Yorkshire dales. Whenever I've seen the 808 there have been more than four passengers aboard.
Charles
There’s another Primo added to the fleet this time in a grey/red livery. YX06HVK seen at Diagtest at Durham today.
One of PCLs Primos has been painted into black and red to match the Versas. Noted it abandoned at Alnwick Bus Station early this morning.
(28 Feb 2018, 9:17 pm)Cobalt271 wrote [ -> ]One of PCLs Primos has been painted into black and red to match the Versas. Noted it abandoned at Alnwick Bus Station early this morning.
Believe its the recently aquired YX06HVK.
Optare Solo YM52TSU appears to have joined the fleet as well, previously with The Eden.
The LDV van is now red and black.
(14 Mar 2018, 9:52 am)omnicity4659 wrote [ -> ]The LDV van is now red and black.
Is that MH06WCU?
Thought that got withdrawn?
Nope, it's still going. Walked past it at Cawledge yesterday.
On VOSA today - Variation to service S1 plus a new service 52 has been registered (although what's the odds that it turns out to be the S2 like the 51 turned out to be the S1? We shall see), both are effective from Monday (I'm guessing the 52 will be a replacement of sorts for the withdrawn section of the Arriva 44?) Not all of the 52 registration details are available yet.
Registration number PB1069957/14
Licence Number PB1069957
Variation number 3
Status Variation
Service number. S1
Service type Normal Stopping
Start point Stannington/White House Farm
Finish point Morpeth Bus Station/Chantry Middle School
Via
Date received 13 Mar 2018
Effective date 19 Mar 2018
End date
Supported by subsidies? Yes
Local authorities covered by route Northumberland County Council
TAOs covered by route North East of England
Registration number PB1069957/23
Licence Number PB1069957
Variation number 0
Status New
Service number. 52
Service type
Start point
Finish point
Via
Date received 13 Mar 2018
Effective date 19 Mar 2018
End date
Supported by subsidies? No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route
(14 Mar 2018, 5:23 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]On VOSA today - Variation to service S1 plus a new service 52 has been registered (although what's the odds that it turns out to be the S2 like the 51 turned out to be the S1? We shall see), both are effective from Monday (I'm guessing the 52 will be a replacement of sorts for the withdrawn section of the Arriva 44?) Not all of the 52 registration details are available yet.
Registration number PB1069957/14
Licence Number PB1069957
Variation number 3
Status Variation
Service number. S1
Service type Normal Stopping
Start point Stannington/White House Farm
Finish point Morpeth Bus Station/Chantry Middle School
Via
Date received 13 Mar 2018
Effective date 19 Mar 2018
End date
Supported by subsidies? Yes
Local authorities covered by route Northumberland County Council
TAOs covered by route North East of England
Registration number PB1069957/23
Licence Number PB1069957
Variation number 0
Status New
Service number. 52
Service type
Start point
Finish point
Via
Date received 13 Mar 2018
Effective date 19 Mar 2018
End date
Supported by subsidies? No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route
I would be 99.9% sure it'll be the S2, it seems to be commercial as well which is a bit of a risk considering the 44 is normally empty.
Wonder if they will combine the services so they combine to provide a hourly service between Stannington and Morpeth.
(14 Mar 2018, 8:09 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]I would be 99.9% sure it'll be the S2, it seems to be commercial as well which is a bit of a risk considering the 44 is normally empty.
Wonder if they will combine the services so they combine to provide a hourly service between Stannington and Morpeth.
The 'supported by subsidies' part said 'no' on the Phoenix 808 registration before all the info appeared and when it did, it changed to 'yes' so could be the same case again with this service, according to the Arriva changes page at least, on the 44 changes part, it says "We understand that the Council is going to provide an alternative service for Blagdon, Stannington Village and Stannington Station"
S1 seems to be the direct service via Clifton, so I'd assume the S2 would run between Stannington to Morpeth via Stannington Station, Hepscott and Stobhill.