(26 Jan 2016, 11:41 am)idiot wrote 3981 has just passed me sounding very rough and loud indeed!

(26 Jan 2016, 6:16 pm)S813 FVK wrote 33/39 is the B10s and Cadets with the 61 being the silver citaros

(26 Jan 2016, 6:24 pm)cbma06 wrote Thanks for that information, but how many vehicles for each route.

(26 Jan 2016, 6:28 pm)Michael wrote 5 for the 61 
10 for the 33/33A/39

(26 Jan 2016, 6:24 pm)cbma06 wrote Thanks for that information, but how many vehicles for each route.

• 6x DAF SB120
  
• 4x Volvo B10BLE
  

• 6x DAF SB120
  
• 2x Volvo B10BLE
  

• 3x DAF SB120
  

• 5x Silver Mercedes Citaro
  

• 6x Drifter Wright Streetlite
  
• 1x Silver Mercedes Citaro
  

(26 Jan 2016, 6:30 pm)cbma06 wrote Cheers Michael

(26 Jan 2016, 4:59 pm)Ambassador wrote Do any of the GNE insiders know if there's any plans to assist running the 21.

They seem to he running in 3's. Every morning they seem to be regulating them at Newcastle (or Gateshead) and tonight I've waited 30 minutes then 3 turned up.

I'm guessing various Durham roadworks, congestion through Birtley and Low Fell are to blame but it's becoming a bit frustrating.

Hopefully the new bus lane through low fell will assist

To complete my moan (its been a long day at work) the hybrids are starting to look very shabby inside. Much prefer the ride on the Fab 56 examples, especially since arriva have upped their game with x12 stock

(25 Jan 2016, 5:52 pm)S813 FVK wrote Can you not change the fonts to the standard for the front? 

Ever since you've mentioned it being the same type of display as the ones in the rear of the SRs, it looks stranger.

(26 Jan 2016, 8:11 pm)dannygee wrote Do percy main destinations have the Northern badge or like riveside have go north east riverside depot?
Never seen anyone with them on but have seen depford and riverside buses with them.

(26 Jan 2016, 8:43 pm)G-CPTN wrote The test of a destination 'blind' is whether it can be read at night in rain (as the bus approaches at speed).

I confess to having stuck my arm out for a snowplough (which had a row of lights along the top of the cab) when I was expecting an X84/X85.

He didn't stop . . .

(26 Jan 2016, 8:23 pm)Dan wrote The primary purpose for the 'NORTHERN' display was for the Beamish event 5419 attended in November 2015 (see below):

Go North East: 5419 / NK15EOL by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

It was added to all other depots' destination databases at the same time, but will only be on the bus if it's been updated since November.

Think it was roughly the same time that the 'xxx Depot' and brand name logo displays were added (though a couple were done at Riverside by September):

Go North East: 8337 / NK11HKP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(26 Jan 2016, 9:46 pm)Jackamcardle wrote Very random question, but do any photos of the X81 exist? Would like to see what it looks like and what the allocation is.

(26 Jan 2016, 9:51 pm)Davie wrote I think GuyParkRoyal photographed it I'll try and find it.

Edit : https://flic.kr/p/zG96NP

(26 Jan 2016, 9:53 pm)Jackamcardle wrote That's the 681.

(26 Jan 2016, 11:14 pm)GMitchelhill wrote The vehicle used on the X81 is the same vehicle that is used on the 681.

(26 Jan 2016, 11:43 pm)G-CPTN wrote That'll be fun in the snow.

(based on the tightness of the timetable alternating between the X81, 185 and 681)

https://www.simplygo.com/download/publication/74825.4

(25 Jan 2016, 5:32 pm)Dan wrote It is the same type of display as in the rear of an indiGo branded Optare Solo, if you have seen one of those in the flesh.

If you think the route number is fat on that photo - wait until you see it on a 49A or 49C... Not keen myself!

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Looks like a really fun shift to be honest, I've been to Alston awhile ago and it's a lovely place, the village centre is built up a hill.

(27 Jan 2016, 11:15 am)Davie wrote 6077's front window is cracked

(27 Jan 2016, 2:05 pm)Davie wrote

(27 Jan 2016, 2:05 pm)Davie wrote