All 8 of the drifter streetlites are here now aren't they? Do we know when they'll be branded? And what date are we estimating for them to go into service.

(20 Oct 2013, 10:40 am)CatsFast101 wrote All 8 of the drifter streetlites are here now aren't they? Do we know when they'll be branded? And what date are we estimating for them to go into service.

No, only 6 are here

(20 Oct 2013, 10:33 am)Michael wrote Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh, well i'm hoping half of the Deptfords SPD's go when the Streetlites come in to service.. lol

Allowing the X3/X36 to get a partial upgrade? - Considering 4914 was generally used on the X3/X36, 4965/4966 will see use on the X3/X36. Allowing either 4920, 4922 or 4924 to be a spare. I personally think 4934/4935 will see use on the X3/X36, while 4920/4922 will go on the 56.

Basically, 4934/35/65/66 could be used on the X3/X36 for a upgrade!

(20 Oct 2013, 10:46 am)Tom wrote Allowing the X3/X36 to get a partial upgrade? - Considering 4914 was generally used on the X3/X36, 4965/4966 will see use on the X3/X36. Allowing either 4920, 4922 or 4924 to be a spare. I personally think 4934/4935 will see use on the X3/X36, while 4920/4922 will go on the 56.

Basically, 4934/35/65/66 could be used on the X3/X36 for a upgrade!

Hopefully, as said in the latest passenger consultation for North Sunderland - the X36 is proving to be a decent service with good passengers - upgrade to every 30 mins - replacing the X3

(20 Oct 2013, 10:31 am)citaro5284 wrote We tried to replicate the 4 off the brand as the route number on the destination....and it worked!!

I'm not too sure as to whether Follingsby should really be on the display - it doesn't really go through Follingsby Park as such.

(20 Oct 2013, 10:58 am)Michael wrote Hopefully, as said in the latest passenger consultation for North Sunderland - the X36 is proving to be a decent service with good passengers - upgrade to every 30 mins - replacing the X3

Defiantly! A B10BLE left Gateshead full yesterday heading to Newcastle!

(20 Oct 2013, 11:09 am)Tom wrote Defiantly! A B10BLE left Gateshead full yesterday heading to Newcastle!

=D, that's good so it looks like GNE have solved the problem for a decent route from Sunderland to Newcastle - wonder if they could brand it?

4964/65 - 1 of them will probley's be used on the 56 while 1 goes and get's repainted.

(20 Oct 2013, 11:12 am)Michael wrote =D, that's good so it looks like GNE have solved the problem for a decent route from Sunderland to Newcastle - wonder if they could brand it?

4964/65 - 1 of them will probley's be used on the 56 while 1 goes and get's repainted.

Possibly, yeah! - The X3 was always a pointless service. Sadly, passengers mainly used the Metro. It was generally only busy from Boldon ASDA to Sunderland! This X36 is fantastic though! Passenger numbers are always high, the service is very reliable too!

They also seem to have been successful taking passengers off the X34! - There were a load of passengers getting on at Boldon ASDA heading towards Newcastle which is good! - When I was travelling through Southwick, a few used it from there to Boldon ASDA too! Hopefully, the service will get a upgrade!

(20 Oct 2013, 10:59 am)BJ10VUS wrote I'm not too sure as to whether Follingsby should really be on the display - it doesn't really go through Follingsby Park as such.

Goes close thou

it displys fence houses

Do wonder why gne haven't publicised the Waggonway upgrade if you think that I'm whining then I'm nothing compared to other passengers

(20 Oct 2013, 10:59 am)BJ10VUS wrote I'm not too sure as to whether Follingsby should really be on the display - it doesn't really go through Follingsby Park as such.

(20 Oct 2013, 11:19 am)citaro5284 wrote Goes close thou

It does of course stop at Follingsby Roundabout

Mercs out today on the 4:
5366/60/68/63/58/64

(20 Oct 2013, 11:38 am)Dan wrote Mercs out today on the 4:
5366/60/68/63/58/64

Wonder how long it will take before 1 of them is on the 88/88A... haha

Allocations on The Waggonway 28 today based on Chester le Street departures
09.47 8236
10.47 4844
11.47 4839
No DAF's seen in Chester le Street today!

(20 Oct 2013, 11:28 am)GTM wrote Do wonder why gne haven't publicised the Waggonway upgrade if you think that I'm whining then I'm nothing compared to other passengers

Yeah I agree a couple of posts on Facebook, new timetable guide would be good so then the word of mouth could spread.

(20 Oct 2013, 11:47 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote Allocations on The Waggonway 28 today based on Chester le Street departures
09.47 8236
10.47 4844
11.47 4839
No DAF's seen in Chester le Street today!

And the Waggonway DAF's are withdrawn.

(20 Oct 2013, 11:51 am)CatsFast101 wrote Yeah I agree a couple of posts on Facebook, new timetable guide would be good so then the word of mouth could spread.

Exactly, I take the bus because I get incentives to be green from work but I know at least 20 people in the area that gave up because of the reliability of the service (and hands up here, its been going on since the service was changed to the 28/28A)

I can honestly say that the 709/728 were incredibly reliable and I can't understand whats changed, if anything they use a less clustered route

(20 Oct 2013, 11:51 am)CatsFast101 wrote Yeah I agree a couple of posts on Facebook, new timetable guide would be good so then the word of mouth could spread.


And the Waggonway DAF's are withdrawn.

The Scania are, hopefully, being branded today before going onto the 28 28A

(20 Oct 2013, 10:31 am)Dan wrote Exactly the same.

Yeah, just 4914. Getting an additional spare.

Deptford need an extra bus from 4th November, as taking on an extra school contract service for Nexus (458 Wheatsheaf to St Roberts)

(20 Oct 2013, 12:36 pm)busmanT wrote Deptford need an extra bus from 4th November, as taking on an extra school contract service for Nexus (458 Wheatsheaf to St Roberts)

There's me thinking Deptford was being helped out a little...

(20 Oct 2013, 10:43 am)citaro5284 wrote No, only 6 are here

10th November is the expected "launch" date for the Streetlite on 60.

(20 Oct 2013, 10:33 am)Michael wrote Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh, well i'm hoping half of the Deptfords SPD's go when the Streetlites come in to service.. lol

The SPD should go when the Volvo B9 enter service at the turn of the year.

(20 Oct 2013, 12:44 pm)busmanT wrote The SPD should go when the Volvo B9 enter service at the turn of the year.

To far away :p

(19 Oct 2013, 7:06 am)Dan wrote Olympian 3820 has been transferred to Gateshead for a new school contract effective from Sunday (it's a Jewish school). Another should be joining.

Gateshead should be using their own 3826 and 3827 in addition to 3820.

I do wonder what the excuse will be if the Waggonway continues to be useless after the vehicle change.

Have to admit I was expecting a route change when the Solars came through

(20 Oct 2013, 9:32 am)Dan wrote As a result of the new Mercs on service 4, Solars 4956-66 have moved around a little...

Solars 4956-60 have transferred to Chester for services 28/28A. The DAFs previously used habe now beem withdrawn.
Solars 4961-63 remain at Washington. Renowns 4912/13 have transferred to Stanley, whilst SPD 8216 has transferred to Chester to act as 4866's replacement.
4964/65
Solars 4964/65 have transferred to Deptford. Renowm 4914 has transferred to Stanley as a result.
Solar 4966 should have transferred to Gateshead.

Further to the movements noted earlier, 6015/42 are now at Winlaton and 6031 at Gateshead.

(20 Oct 2013, 1:57 pm)Dan wrote Further to the movements noted earlier, 6015/42 are now at Winlaton and 6031 at Gateshead.

I thought Stanley needed those deckers?

(20 Oct 2013, 2:01 pm)Michael wrote I thought Stanley needed those deckers?

They've received Renowns 4912-14, so haven't lost any vehicles.

(20 Oct 2013, 2:01 pm)Michael wrote I thought Stanley needed those deckers?

Not really - The X70/X71 uses deckers but doesn't really need them! - 4912/3/4 will probably see use on there. The X30 needs deckers, as it is generally quite busy!

4848, 4849 and 4904 were all on the X70/X71 the other day, and coped quite well!

(20 Oct 2013, 2:07 pm)Dan wrote They've received Renowns 4912-14, so haven't lost any vehicles.

Oh ye, forgot about that, can someone do a list on all Movements so far? Thanks