(19 Feb 2016, 5:42 pm)Diamond One wrote must admit i do like this livery but now i want to see this face to face now and photograph them at the same time

It's nice to have something to look forward to

(19 Feb 2016, 6:08 pm)Ambassador wrote Just a thought on the X21.

The launch coincides with the start of major roadworks through Low Fell for the new bus lane. Imagine reliability will be shot to bits on anything going through Low Fell for the next 8 weeks

And it'll not be able to detour, now that the Cannon is one of its stops. With its current schedule, it can nip up Dryden road way, if it needs to.

Have to admit, I rather enjoyed the detour via Shipcote that the X21 has been taking, south bound, recently. A little more scenic than the police station and a block of flats.

(19 Feb 2016, 7:46 pm)BusLoverMum wrote And it'll not be able to detour, now that the Cannon is one of its stops. With its current schedule, it can nip up Dryden road way, if it needs to.

Have to admit, I rather enjoyed the detour via Shipcote that the X21 has been taking, south bound, recently. A little more scenic than the police station and a block of flats.

They stole that from Arriva haha.

9105, was this previously with Compass ?

(19 Feb 2016, 8:29 pm)park5354 wrote 9105,  was this previously with Compass ?

Previously with Connect before passing to Stanley Travel for use on the ex-Connect board on 23 after the company ceased operating. Then saw use with several operators around the country.

I didn't get chance to mention this, this morning, since I've been having a proper numpty day and managed to leave my phone at home, but we caught the 10:40-ish 20 out of Durham, this morning, 4989, IIRC. Littl'un and I sat, facing forward, over the rear offside wheel arch, with me having the aisle (and button!) seat. I noticed, as we set off along North Road that the bus felt, well, wobbly. My backside, back and feet were all moving in different directions. I did stand up and give my seat a good wobble, since I've been caught out by loose seat pads, before, but it was rock solid, so I can only conclude that the floor itself was unstable. I also noticed some rather worrying tears in the flooring, above the aisle steps.

Call me cautious, but I think it needs checking out, if it hasn't been already.

(19 Feb 2016, 8:59 pm)BusLoverMum wrote I didn't get chance to mention this, this morning, since I've been having a proper numpty day and managed to leave my phone at home, but we caught the 10:40-ish 20 out of Durham, this morning, 4989, IIRC. Littl'un and I sat, facing forward, over the rear offside wheel arch, with me having the aisle (and button!) seat. I noticed, as we set off along North Road that the bus felt, well, wobbly. My backside, back and feet were all moving in different directions. I did stand up and give my seat a good wobble, since I've been caught out by loose seat pads, before, but it was rock solid, so I can only conclude that the floor itself was unstable. I also noticed some rather worrying tears in the flooring, above the aisle steps.

Call me cautious, but I think it needs checking out, if it hasn't been already.

Ive found that in a lot of Solars and a Omnidekka on occasions and in one Omnidekka the whole engine bay and rear was twisting from the rest of the bus.
I put it down to internal sealing wearing off but you are right, Its a very serious and dangerous thing.

Go north east have 2 new white vans for the staff shuttle to deptford one of the silver vans is in deptford still

(19 Feb 2016, 7:43 pm)BusLoverMum wrote It's nice to have something to look forward to

I look forward to photographing these got my day lined up for this my camera will be on overnight charge knowing me I try to aim for 100 photos try and get up nice and early food prepared night before shirts prepared and once I finish wherever I plan to shoot these I will aim to get to the nearest Waitrose for a free coffee once I return home I then plan to put copyright notices and editing follwed by Flickr the important ones come first then the rest of the week ones come next

(20 Feb 2016, 1:23 am)Diamond One wrote I look forward to photographing these got my day lined up for this my camera will be on overnight charge knowing me I try to aim for 100 photos try and get up nice and early food prepared night before shirts prepared and once I finish wherever I plan to shoot these I will aim to get to the nearest Waitrose for a free coffee once I return home I then plan to put copyright notices and editing follwed by Flickr the important ones come first then the rest of the week ones come next

Sure you will,as for the other refreshed brand, the tynedale links brand looks rather good on paper, it'll suit the solos, not so sure on how well it'll fit the mpds or 5210 imo.

Few updates on services on diversions..


Go North East
9 mins ·
Service 16 unable to serve Castlside due to roadworks, operating to Moorside only.


Go North East
26 mins ·
Due to road closures services 8 and 99 unable to serve Hylton Park Rd, operating via the A1231



Go North East
2 hrs ·
Due to a road closure service 45 and 46 unable to serve Hagg Farm, Lintzford and Orchard Rd.

(20 Feb 2016, 8:59 am)Michael wrote Few updates on services on diversions..


Go North East
9 mins ·
Service 16 unable to serve Castlside due to roadworks, operating to Moorside only.


Go North East
26 mins ·
Due to road closures services 8 and 99 unable to serve Hylton Park Rd, operating via the A1231



Go North East
2 hrs ·
Due to a road closure service 45 and 46 unable to serve Hagg Farm, Lintzford and Orchard Rd.

Where are they diverting to? If they are.

(20 Feb 2016, 9:47 am)Jackamcardle wrote Where are they diverting to? If they are.

Not sure, i just seen a post on Facebook from them. 


Someones reply though:

Still diverting down thru chopwell Highfield and down to Tesco

(20 Feb 2016, 1:23 am)Diamond One wrote I look forward to photographing these got my day lined up for this my camera will be on overnight charge knowing me I try to aim for 100 photos try and get up nice and early food prepared night before shirts prepared and once I finish wherever I plan to shoot these I will aim to get to the nearest Waitrose for a free coffee once I return home I then plan to put copyright notices and editing follwed by Flickr the important ones come first then the rest of the week ones come next

What day are you planning on photographing these Streetdeckers

(20 Feb 2016, 8:59 am)Michael wrote Few updates on services on diversions..





Go North East

9 mins ·

Service 16 unable to serve Castlside due to roadworks, operating to Moorside only.





Go North East

26 mins ·

Due to road closures services 8 and 99 unable to serve Hylton Park Rd, operating via the A1231







Go North East

2 hrs ·

Due to a road closure service 45 and 46 unable to serve Hagg Farm, Lintzford and Orchard Rd.

Well my 8 still went down Hylton Park Road and had to do a 3 Point turn then passed a man with his hand out on the Sunderland bound side.

(20 Feb 2016, 10:46 am)pdiddy wrote What day are you planning on photographing these Streetdeckers

First day knowing Bazza.

The TTE is taking some weird and wonderful diversions through Newcastle today.spotted one coming in via pilgrim Street and another followed us out over the redheugh bridge.

(20 Feb 2016, 2:58 pm)BusLoverMum wrote The TTE is taking some weird and wonderful diversions through Newcastle today.spotted one coming in via pilgrim Street and another followed us out over the redheugh bridge.

I think I read that there was a march on in the City Centre today?

(20 Feb 2016, 2:37 pm)DanPicken wrote Well my 8 still went down Hylton Park Road and had to do a 3 Point turn then passed a man with his hand out on the Sunderland bound side.

Well i did post it hours ago, it could of opened again.

(20 Feb 2016, 3:09 pm)Michael wrote Well i did post it hours ago, it could of opened again.

It hadn't, they driver had no idea it was shut, there was no road signs, he spoke to the driver on 5405 and he knew it was shut.

(20 Feb 2016, 4:35 pm)DanPicken wrote It hadn't, they driver had no idea it was shut, there was no road signs, he spoke to the driver on 5405 and he knew it was shut.

Didn't he say he "Hadn't heard anything about it?"

(20 Feb 2016, 4:38 pm)Davie wrote Didn't he say he "Hadn't heard anything about it?"

Aye, that's what he said.

Does anyone know why 3966/3967 are PN02*** reg, when 3968-3983 are PJ02***?

(20 Feb 2016, 5:33 pm)Davie wrote Does anyone know why 3966/3967 are PN02*** reg, when 3968-3983 are PJ02***?

Nah, that is how LCG registered them.

(20 Feb 2016, 5:33 pm)Davie wrote Does anyone know why 3966/3967 are PN02*** reg, when 3968-3983 are PJ02***?

Different batches perhaps? At a glance, 3966/67 were first registered in March 2002, and the PJ02xxx batch appear to be May 2002 onwards. 

They're all registered in Preston, by the Preston DVSA office. They'll have most of the range of the Preston area, with the Carlisle office having a handful of letters for their own registrations.

(20 Feb 2016, 10:46 am)pdiddy wrote What day are you planning on photographing these Streetdeckers

probs either First day there out or Wednesday to collect the remains the ones i missed on that day

(20 Feb 2016, 2:38 pm)Davie wrote First day knowing Bazza.

yes got it in one

East Lancs registered the vehicles on behalf of Go-Ahead London hence the Preston / Carlisle Registrations.

6106 next stop screens are not working but the announcements still being said

Just of curiosity what are the passenger numbers like on the 792 (Blackhall Mill to Longbenton DSS) & 794 (Stanley to Longbenton DSS), and would there be any feasibility for a Service from Washington for example.

Where was 9105 today I hoped it on the 74 but 557 was allocated