Ok then, here it is:

4769, Sunderland Road, X66, 2007.

(30 Mar 2014, 3:26 pm)Tom wrote The Cross Tyne wasn't even operated by Deptford, so I don't think so

i agree with ya Tom the Cross Tyne brand was operated by Percy Main depot the short 9 wasn't even branded but operated from Deptford they regular used lolynes wonder when Dan is gonna post the news?

(30 Mar 2014, 5:32 pm)Racer_Experience wrote i agree with ya Tom the Cross Tyne brand was operated by Percy Main depot the short 9 wasn't even branded but operated from Deptford they regular used lolynes wonder when Dan is gonna post the news?

Just starting it now! Have been gathering some last minute info on repaints this week.
Will make a post on the news thread when it's all up and ready for you to read!

Thread drift - sorry . . .

How long do the bus CCTV images get kept?

http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk/news/hunt...-1.1126344

There is a bus stop right outside his residence.

However, the police say that his pass was left in his room.

How many drivers would waive the need to swipe the pass?

Would drivers remember an elderly passenger boarding without a pass?

Mods please move this if there is a better location.

(30 Mar 2014, 10:44 am)Marcus wrote Is that the seat that seems to be missing at the front upstairs on both, you see whenever I get the X43 to Stanley from the Metro I always take advantage of it being relatively empty so I sit at the front, but on both it feels like there should be a seat in front. I don't recall 3825, 3821 or 3822 having them when they were at Chester, is it for suitcases and luggage when they were on DFDS duties?

The missing seat is the single side seat behind the luggage rack on the nearside.

(30 Mar 2014, 6:44 pm)GMitchelhill wrote The missing seat is the single side seat behind the luggage rack on the nearside.

Indeed as I quite poorly (I think) explained to him in an earlier post.

(30 Mar 2014, 6:55 pm)Robert wrote Indeed as I quite poorly (I think) explained to him in an earlier post.

Don't worry, I got it.

Something which I don't think has been noted yet, is 524's arrival at Riverside for storage. I believe it arrived last Sunday.
Photograph here.

I think they need to do somthing about branding on windows went on 50 sat in middle hardly coudlnt see out of window so sat at back

(30 Mar 2014, 7:46 pm)speedwheels22 wrote I think they need to do somthing about branding on windows went on 50 sat in middle hardly coudlnt see out of window so sat at back

And we needed a new thread for that because...?

Some reason the nexus site wont open on my phone... can anyone tell me what time the travelshop opens tommoz in park lane bus station.
Thanks

(30 Mar 2014, 9:12 pm)Michael wrote Some reason the nexus site wont open on my phone... can anyone tell me what time the travelshop opens tommoz in park lane bus station.
Thanks

08:00-17:00

(30 Mar 2014, 9:15 pm)Tom wrote 08:00-17:00

Thanks, i forgot to renew my bus pass haha

(30 Mar 2014, 9:16 pm)Michael wrote Thanks, i forgot to renew my bus pass haha

No problem

(30 Mar 2014, 3:22 pm)gtom wrote One hopes the Angel will change at some point. Quite a few of the Angels (almost all) are a stop behind with the announcements. I sent an email off to GNE with the ones I'd travelled on and got a thank you response.

The x1 announcements do my head in.
Tom mentioned he used it the other week, thinking the 'next stop.... Herrington Burrrrrrrn' was great (it was a positive response anyway).

'Next stop is Wrekenton. Alight here for the shops' and the general patter, discussion etc between Gary and Lisa, is annoying.

However, on the 4, the two just simply announce the stops.
Gary is on some buses, Lisa on others and on one or two of them, Lisa suddenly announces a stop, despite every other one (both prior and beyond) being announced by Gary!

It's Steve and Karen on the Angel who I'm told are somesort of local radio superstars

I will do next stop announcements for them...I have a lovely voice

On the CC, Steve does all the 310 stops (I believe) and most of the 309 stops with the exception between Business Exchange and the Village. They're done by Karen.

Wonder why they don't have the Flashing Blade doing it?

'Next stop, Low Fell - The Cannon. If you wish to contact us, find us on Facebook or twitter or get to those phones'.

Shame you cant dial the operator and get transferred any more, he could have used his 'dial 100 and ask for freephone Go North East' patter, he did in his Budget Windows days or whichever double glazing tat he was trying to sell.

I'm led to believe that 4848 has now been withdrawn from Stanley.

(31 Mar 2014, 12:03 pm)Dan wrote I'm led to believe that 4848 has now been withdrawn from Stanley.

I didn't photo that one either, so that is a shame.

(31 Mar 2014, 12:03 pm)Dan wrote I'm led to believe that 4848 has now been withdrawn from Stanley.

4923 is now the only 'Key' branded vehicle in the fleet now. I really do hope more do get branded to cover the loss of 8232, 8326 and 4993 plus 4848.

(31 Mar 2014, 11:59 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Wonder why they don't have the Flashing Blade doing it?

'Next stop, Low Fell - The Cannon. If you wish to contact us, find us on Facebook or twitter or get to those phones'.

Shame you cant dial the operator and get transferred any more, he could have used his 'dial 100 and ask for freephone Go North East' patter, he did in his Budget Windows days or whichever double glazing tat he was trying to sell.

Can you imagine....targeted adverts? We're now approaching Birtley Station Lane, exit the bus here for new Morrisons store'

'This is Low Fell, the Cannon, exit the bus here for Curry Tuesday, 2 courses and wine for £9'

Being entirely facetious here (though mildly serious...)

At what point in the contract between you and Go North East do they guarantee you a view?

(30 Mar 2014, 7:12 pm)Dan wrote Something which I don't think has been noted yet, is 524's arrival at Riverside for storage. I believe it arrived last Sunday.
Photograph here.

Just to follow up on this, I managed to get a Full Shot of 524 in Riverside Depot This Afternoon, Any ideas or reason as to why it is there.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/13539269883/

(31 Mar 2014, 3:14 pm)gtom wrote Can you imagine....targeted adverts? We're now approaching Birtley Station Lane, exit the bus here for new Morrisons store'

'This is Low Fell, the Cannon, exit the bus here for Curry Tuesday, 2 courses and wine for £9'

Ah don't give them any ideas!

(18 Mar 2014, 9:12 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Yeah, they park outside during the day - but had never seen so many on a night.
I counted just 7 on the main road - there may have been more.

Yeah Washington depot have to park a load of buses on the road at night. I've seen them use the road that takes you down to Kwik Fit to park buses as well. I would say there is regularly between 10-15 buses parked outside the depot on a night time each time I have passed. Time for a bigger depot i think.

(31 Mar 2014, 3:23 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Just to follow up on this, I managed to get a Full Shot of 524 in Riverside Depot This Afternoon, Any ideas or reason as to why it is there.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/13539269883/

All will soon be revealed...

(31 Mar 2014, 3:55 pm)Dan wrote All will soon be revealed...

It's going to be in service?

(31 Mar 2014, 4:12 pm)Tom wrote It's going to be in service?

Surely would have sold it on with the rest if it wasn't going to re-enter service..? That's all I'm saying!