Thanks for the suggestions - I've just had a wobbler thrown to me, daughter wants to visit me . . .

So I might not be going.

It'll be easier for me to get to the MetroCentre on Monday for the bus rally. 

When will the last C&C arrive... as i'm sure they'll want to get them on the road soon?

(01 May 2015, 7:45 pm)Michael wrote When will the last C&C arrive... as i'm sure they'll want to get them on the road soon?

When its delivered.....

(01 May 2015, 7:48 pm)citaro5284 wrote When its delivered.....

Christ i set that up, didn't i? haha!

Can we not just have the ones which are here out on the routes, i mean its only 1 left to arrive!  

(01 May 2015, 7:49 pm)Michael wrote Christ i set that up, didn't i? haha!

Can we not just have the ones which are here out on the routes, i mean its only 1 left to arrive!  

Stanley can use 5401. Talking of that, i wonder how long it will take for that to be on the Diamonds 

(01 May 2015, 7:49 pm)Michael wrote Christ i set that up, didn't i? haha!

Can we not just have the ones which are here out on the routes, i mean its only 1 left to arrive!  

I believe they are due on the road very soon!!

(01 May 2015, 7:54 pm)citaro5284 wrote I believe they are due on the road very soon!!

About time!, means i can use the 78 more often

Also gonna miss the last few "Lime" branded B10s  

(01 May 2015, 7:55 pm)Michael wrote About time!, means i can use the 78 more often

Also gonna miss the last few "Lime" branded B10s  

Quite a bit to do to them before they go on the road.....they of course have to be taxed but also other things like, CCTV and wifi commissioned, branding applied, destinations checked and programme uploaded, ticket machine baseplates fitted, radio's fitted, and other things.

Quite a few of the things above are done by external contractors so it is just a case of having to fit into their schedules.

(01 May 2015, 7:55 pm)Michael wrote About time!, means i can use the 78 more often

Also gonna miss the last few "Lime" branded B10s  

I can tell you at least 4 have been parked at chester depot since yesterday, and i'd say about 95% of chester drivers have been type trained.

(01 May 2015, 8:27 pm)nk55 wrote I can tell you at least 4 have been parked at chester depot since yesterday, and i'd say about 95% of chester drivers have been type trained.

5402 - 5409 have all transferred from Saltmeadows to Chester-le-Street, but 5402 has since transferred to Stanley Depot in addition to 5395/98 - 5401. Following the publicity event today, 5397 was returned to Deptford, but is due to transfer to Stanley tomorrow.

5411 had been used for familiarisation at Stanley in place of 5401 so that the latter could receive its final checks prior to entry into service, but has since returned to Saltmeadows where it will be branded prior to entering service itself.

I believe 5396 is now at the docks ready for shipping across to Stranraer.

It had been said the coast & country buses were to enter service on sunday. However if stanley haven't got their full allocation, then a red spare will need to be used (from tuesday) The bus we've been using will need to go back to saltmeadows for branding, or will it be done at chester?

Does anyone think there is any chance that the Coast and Country StreetLite's will be out on Tuesday?

Just thought I'd ask as I not sure what I am doing on Tuesday as I am thinking of doing something different.

(01 May 2015, 9:06 pm)Jimmi wrote Does anyone think there is any chance that the Coast and Country StreetLite's will be out on Tuesday?

Just thought I'd ask as I not sure what I am doing on Tuesday as I am thinking of doing something different.

I like a bet, so odds on probably 

(01 May 2015, 9:06 pm)Jimmi wrote Does anyone think there is any chance that the Coast and Country StreetLite's will be out on Tuesday?

Just thought I'd ask as I not sure what I am doing on Tuesday as I am thinking of doing something different.

Me and Bazza got told they were coming out sunday

(01 May 2015, 9:08 pm)Davie wrote Me and Bazza got told they were coming out sunday

I would sat that this is the most likely. 

I hate to rain on anyone's parade here, but you're all going to have a good 15 years to get shots of these vehicles. They won't be out for a week, and then disappear never to be seen again...

(01 May 2015, 9:11 pm)Robert wrote I would sat that this is the most likely. 

That would make sense, I'm sure we got told Sunday, or I've gone deaf

(01 May 2015, 9:07 pm)citaro5284 wrote I like a bet, so odds on probably 

Remember to shake on it first

(01 May 2015, 9:13 pm)Davie wrote That would make sense, I'm sure we got told Sunday, or I've gone deaf

Most new vehicles enter service on Sundays. Dont know why but it seems to be a trend.

(01 May 2015, 9:13 pm)Robert wrote Most new vehicles enter service on Sundays. Dont know why but it seems to be a trend.

I think it might be easier if they put them out on a Monday (or this week Tuesday), because I think Passengers will use them during the weekday rather than a Sunday 

(01 May 2015, 9:17 pm)Davie wrote I think it might be easier if they put them out on a Monday (or this week Tuesday), because I think Passengers will use them during the week rather than a Sunday 

There is a Sunday in every week? Suppose if the vehicles do enter service on Sunday they will be able to cover up any issues since they can just replace it with another branded vehicle.

(01 May 2015, 9:37 pm)Robert wrote There is a Sunday in every week? Suppose if the vehicles do enter service on Sunday they will be able to cover up any issues since they can just replace it with another branded vehicle.

Sorry  meant weekday

(01 May 2015, 6:05 pm)G-CPTN wrote There is an event at Herrington Country Park this coming Sunday (and Monday).
What buses would get me there/back (Corbridge).
I don't want to be marooned in Penshaw.

Thanks for the suggestions - I've just had a wobbler thrown to me, daughter wants to visit me . . .

So I might not be going.

It'll be easier for me to get to the MetroCentre on Monday for the bus rally. 

The weather forecast for Sunday is for significant rain from early morning to late afternoon so it seems unlikely that I will bother, however, Monday has only slight rain very early morning, so I might swap days.

(01 May 2015, 9:39 pm)Davie wrote I
Sorry  meant weekday

Sunday is the start of the week so that probz why they come out then

(02 May 2015, 8:21 am)Si1989 wrote Sunday is the start of the week so that probz why they come out then

Or if you follow the words of the Bible, Sunday is the last day with it being the day of rest. 

(02 May 2015, 8:21 am)Si1989 wrote Sunday is the start of the week so that probz why they come out then

It is and it isnt tbh.  First day for driver rota's is a Saturday, but first day for mileage recording is a Sunday.

Greg in Weardale will be pleased to hear that Go North East has allegedly resurrected its X3 service to bail out the Tyne & Wear Metro system...

Tyne and Wear Metro @My_Metro
https://twitter.com/My_Metro/status/594419581013336064
No trains Heworth-South Shields & Brockley Whins both directions due to problem with power supply. GoNE buses 9 27 X3 X36 accepting tickets.

(02 May 2015, 8:36 am)Dan wrote Greg in Weardale will be pleased to hear that Go North East has allegedly resurrected its X3 service to bail out the Tyne & Wear Metro system...

Tyne and Wear Metro @My_Metro
https://twitter.com/My_Metro/status/594419581013336064
No trains Heworth-South Shields & Brockley Whins both directions due to problem with power supply. GoNE buses 9 27 X3 X36 accepting tickets.

The worrying thing about that is, if they cant get that right, how on earth are they going to run bus services in the entire of Tyne and Wear? 

Anyone know if any Coast & Country streetlites are out today?

(02 May 2015, 9:08 am)Tommy_1581 wrote The worrying thing about that is, if they cant get that right, how on earth are they going to run bus services in the entire of Tyne and Wear?

I'm not sure one individuals incompetence/lack of knowledge, is too much to worry about.
Pretty sure I won't have been the only person to have been given duff info by customer facing representatives of any of the incumbents.