(14 Jan 2016, 8:38 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Volvo B7TL 3963 has nearly made all the houses in Brockely Whins collapse with its extra loud Cooling Fan.

(14 Jan 2016, 8:38 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Volvo B7TL 3963 has nearly made all the houses in Brockely Whins collapse with its extra loud Cooling Fan.

(14 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm)DanPicken wrote Think its 3964 as I passed it earlier, I could hear before it actually went past mine.

(14 Jan 2016, 9:04 pm)G-CPTN wrote 3966 is the same - very high noise level inside as well as outside - the driver needs earplugs!

(14 Jan 2016, 9:12 pm)Davie wrote Aren't all Vyking's like that?

(15 Jan 2016, 11:30 am)LeeCalder wrote I think 6027 needs a bit of TLC.

The last three days it has been on the 82/82A it has been really really struggling, and the fan has been ridiculously loud. So much so I can hear it from inside my house, when normally I can't tell there is a bus going past.

(15 Jan 2016, 4:35 pm)Diamond One wrote has anyone noticed 5171 it has a brand mix up it says Northern on the front panel

(15 Jan 2016, 11:40 am)Andreos1 wrote Wifi pods (or pods with the international WiFi symbol) on the top of Nexus Bus liveried Solo's.

Are these standard or were they fitted as an extra?

(15 Jan 2016, 4:39 pm)R852 PRG wrote It's been reported before I think, but I've certainly noticed it anyway. Sticks out like a sore thumb on the still-fresh repaint.

(15 Jan 2016, 6:44 pm)citaro5284 wrote You have lost me....you got a pic?

(16 Jan 2016, 9:29 am)Andreos1 wrote Without searching online for one, I don't.

The pod is on the roof, about half-way down the vehicle but positioned towards the o/s and has a WiFi symbol (the dot and three curved lines) on the pod.

I know Solo's within other organisations don't have them, but for whatever reason the Nexus liveried ones in the GNE fleet do.
Haven't checked the SR versions up at Consett, Peterlee etc.

(05 Jan 2016, 7:48 pm)Dan wrote I'm sorry to disappoint, but 9119 operated the following:
- 14:34 #X21 (Bishop Auckland - Newcastle)
- 16:05 #X21 (Newcastle - Bishop Auckland)
- 17:45 #X21 (Bishop Auckland - Durham)
- 18:35 #X46 (Durham - Beechburn Industrial Estate)

It did not break down - what a shame, eh?

(07 Jan 2016, 9:21 am)Andreos1 wrote 8293 is currently being collected from Saltmeadows by Trevor Wigley.

(16 Jan 2016, 9:42 am)Dan wrote The white pod visible on the photograph below?

Go North East: 0635 / NK61FJP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Either way - the "Nexus" branded Solo SRs in the fleet certainly don't have Wi-Fi.

(16 Jan 2016, 10:21 am)Michael wrote Travelling from Hexham or Corbridge into Newcastle today?

Whether you're shopping or going to the match, we're providing extra capacity with a double-decker bus on our X85 Tynedalexpress service leaving Hexham at 12.45 and Corbridge at 12.53. This bus will return from Eldon Square at 5.10pm.

X85 runs hourly from Hexham from 7.45am and takes just 47 minutes to Newcastle.

(16 Jan 2016, 9:42 am)Dan wrote The white pod visible on the photograph below?

Go North East: 0635 / NK61FJP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Either way - the "Nexus" branded Solo SRs in the fleet certainly don't have Wi-Fi.

(16 Jan 2016, 10:21 am)Michael wrote Travelling from Hexham or Corbridge into Newcastle today?

Whether you're shopping or going to the match, we're providing extra capacity with a double-decker bus on our X85 Tynedalexpress service leaving Hexham at 12.45 and Corbridge at 12.53. This bus will return from Eldon Square at 5.10pm.

X85 runs hourly from Hexham from 7.45am and takes just 47 minutes to Newcastle.

(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK wrote Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?

(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK wrote Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?

(16 Jan 2016, 10:41 am)Dan wrote I'd imagine that Go North East is just utilising resources effectively, providing sufficient capacity to match demand. The NUFC football match kicks off at 15:00, so the 12:45 X85 out of Hexham is likely to get quite full.

5230 is currently allocated to this running board, and will presumably be replaced by 3942 (which is currently stationed at Hexham). It will have to be replaced itself upon arrival back at Hexham, as it would naturally work the 17:50 X84 on this running board. The 17:10 X85 is currently being operated by 5233.

Although single-decks get quite busy at peak-times (often with standing room only), I don't think double deckers could be justified on a permanent basis.

(16 Jan 2016, 10:38 am)Diamond One wrote I notice Nexus doesn't bother with wifi I requested for wifi on the metros and totally ignore others myself included

(14 Jan 2016, 5:12 pm)bu wrote does any one know what is going to happen to 8150 ,8251 8253 8254 8259 are they being scrapped?

(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK wrote Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?

(16 Jan 2016, 10:38 am)Diamond One wrote I notice Nexus doesn't bother with wifi I requested for wifi on the metros and totally ignore others myself included
It is gonna be busy in town today so my suggestion try and get many photos between 3 and 5 as that's during the match
Not this financial year perhaps the next financial year perhaps speaking of which does anyone have the new fleet list of the new buses coming up and the cascades which are about to happen like where are the buses from Prince Bishops, Tynedale Links, North Tyne Links and pronto will end up at?

(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK wrote Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?

(16 Jan 2016, 2:05 pm)Diamond One wrote getting a headache on this one there are 14 Solos Percy Main are getting some as with Hexham where are the remaining ones going