(23 Oct 2014, 4:22 pm)aureolin wrote It's got to be the bus link from Wear industrial estate (near Makro) to Harraton.

I the Bridge which goes over the C2C Cycle Path at Harraton.

(23 Oct 2014, 4:24 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I the Bridge which goes over the C2C Cycle Path at Harraton.

What about it?

I'm glad i'm not the only one who didn't get it haha!

(23 Oct 2014, 4:25 pm)aureolin wrote What about it?

Thats what I was on about, I was on the 2C earlier got half way before having to reverse back to the Bus Stop, as the 2C in the opposite Direction had also got half way Across.

(23 Oct 2014, 4:28 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Thats what I was on about, I was on the 2C earlier got half way before having to reverse back to the Bus Stop, as the 2C in the opposite Direction had also got half way Across.

I've seen it happen a million and one times over the years. Used to be more common when there was more routes serving it.

Just to remind or let you in on Malarkey's cryptic messages, bridges etc.

Deptford had a Renown, that had issues with reversing.
Because of this, it was allocated to the 2a/2c - as it didn't need to reverse at any point in the route (there are other Deptford based routes that don't need the vehicle to reverse like...).

Malarkey was worried about the bridge at Harraton and the coming together of the Renown and another bus on the bridge (which is single file).

Obviously peoples imaginations went wild and there were all sorts of potential problems across Washington, with pheasants, Greggs vans, road closures etc and general gridlock - caused by the coming together of two buses, one of which couldn't reverse...

#memories
#hashtagsonNEB

(23 Oct 2014, 5:11 pm)Andreos1 wrote Just to remind or let you in on Malarkey's cryptic messages, bridges etc.

Deptford had a Renown, that had issues with reversing.
Because of this, it was allocated to the 2a/2c - as it didn't need to reverse at any point in the route (there are other Deptford based routes that don't need the vehicle to reverse like...).

Malarkey was worried about the bridge at Harraton and the coming together of the Renown and another bus on the bridge (which is single file).

Obviously peoples imaginations went wild and there were all sorts of potential problems across Washington, with pheasants, Greggs vans, road closures etc and general gridlock - caused by the coming together of two buses, one of which couldn't reverse...

#memories
#hashtagsonNEB

Was that renown 4920?

(23 Oct 2014, 5:14 pm)Robert wrote Was that renown 4920?

Yes it was - sharp removed from the Silver Arrows after all of this happened and it was presumably seen by the powers that be...

#throwbackthursday
#hashtagsonNEB

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=809&page=90&highlight=pheasant[url=http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=809&page=91&highlight=pheasant][/url]

There is the story if anyone is interested.
Too many mentions of 4920, so used the key word 'pheasant' to track it down!

http://www.ensignbus.com/2001-super-pointer-dart.html anyone want to buy this

(23 Oct 2014, 5:11 pm)Andreos1 wrote Just to remind or let you in on Malarkey's cryptic messages, bridges etc.

Deptford had a Renown, that had issues with reversing.
Because of this, it was allocated to the 2a/2c - as it didn't need to reverse at any point in the route (there are other Deptford based routes that don't need the vehicle to reverse like...).

Malarkey was worried about the bridge at Harraton and the coming together of the Renown and another bus on the bridge (which is single file).

Obviously peoples imaginations went wild and there were all sorts of potential problems across Washington, with pheasants, Greggs vans, road closures etc and general gridlock - caused by the coming together of two buses, one of which couldn't reverse...

#memories
#hashtagsonNEB

I seem to remember that when it was talked about...1 thing though, how the hell did it to the point of pheasants and greggs vans

#madmalarkey

(23 Oct 2014, 6:54 pm)marxistafozzski wrote I seem to remember that when it was talked about...1 thing though, how the hell did it to the point of pheasants and greggs vans

#madmalarkey

No Idea

#ThinkAndreos1LostHisMarbles

If anyone is looking to buy last years Centenary book, GNE are selling them on ebay.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/331349624906?_mwBanner=1

(24 Oct 2014, 10:34 am)Andreos1 wrote If anyone is looking to buy last years Centenary book, GNE are selling them on ebay.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/331349624906?_mwBanner=1

They're also running a competition to win a freebie:
https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=1

It would be great if GNE made more things available through eBay.

I notice they sold a ticket machine at some point. Wonder what other collectibles they have which could be sold?

There could have been all the kit which wasn't transferred from Sunderland Road or Winlaton to the new depot as a start.

I imagine there has been quite a bit of stuff horded over the years, that could be sold.

(24 Oct 2014, 1:28 pm)Andreos1 wrote There could have been all the kit which wasn't transferred from Sunderland Road or Winlaton to the new depot as a start.

I imagine there has been quite a bit of stuff horded over the years, that could be sold.

One of the employees involved in moving stuff kept most of it and actually offered enthusiasts to come and pick it up if they wanted it at the time, after Riverside became operational.
Some folks would have paid good money to buy all of the stuff he'd been offering - shame it seemingly wasn't thought about really (all proceeds could have gone to charity or something).

Repainted red Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5275 (NK07 KPG) returned to Riverside this morning following engine modifications at Smiles.

On a related note, "Blaydon Racers" branded Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5278 (NK07 KPN) was sent to Saltmeadows for repaint this morning too. Getting through these Mercs quite quickly - paint prep should get done tomorrow and it should enter the paintshop early next week. Hopefully get two of them done next week and be one ahead of schedule!

Fleet lists updated accordingly.

I have worked at places where stuff has been sold/given away to staff, families or enthusiasts - depending on what it was.
The best stuff always vanished quickly or prior to the announcement.

The money was generally smaller amounts and more than likely didn't go through the books either.
Whether the real powers that be, knew about it - was another matter.

Services X7/X10 both arrived in Middlesbrough about 20 minutes late.

(24 Oct 2014, 1:47 pm)Dan wrote Repainted red Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5275 (NK07 KPG) returned to Riverside this morning following engine modifications at Smiles.

On a related note, "Blaydon Racers" branded Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5278 (NK07 KPN) was sent to Saltmeadows for repaint this morning too. Getting through these Mercs quite quickly - paint prep should get done tomorrow and it should enter the paintshop early next week. Hopefully get two of them done next week and be one ahead of schedule!

Fleet lists updated accordingly.

The last of the dfds sea ways buses came out the paint shop this morning in Orange and White. Seen it when I was delivering there this morning. Would imagine it will be going to Thornton bros for deep clean 

(24 Oct 2014, 8:04 pm)Si1989 wrote The last of the dfds sea ways buses came out the paint shop this morning in Orange and White. Seen it when I was delivering there this morning. Would imagine it will be going to Thornton bros for deep clean 

Chewrs for telling us colour

(24 Oct 2014, 8:48 pm)Dan wrote Chewrs for telling us colour

Looks really nice actually probs the best one 

Scania L94 4935 is now fit and healthy again, and has consequently been transferred from Deptford to Chester this morning (acting as 4852's replacement).

Can anyone guess what the next role of Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer 524 (NA52 AWG) might be..? Conveniently coincides with the end of the Felling Estate shuttle service....

http://www.simplygo.com/news/prudhoe-shu...d-november

(25 Oct 2014, 3:50 pm)Dan wrote Can anyone guess what the next role of Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer 524 (NA52 AWG) might be..? Conveniently coincides with the end of the Felling Estate shuttle service....

http://www.simplygo.com/news/prudhoe-shu...d-november

Think i'll have to go and Photograph 524 Tomorrow then, and also take a few Photos of the Diversion Shuttle from Concord to Wrekenton.

Do you guys think that GNE will order anymore buses with the inniment Quality Contract proposals? 

(25 Oct 2014, 7:03 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Do you guys think that GNE will order anymore buses with the inniment Quality Contract proposals? 

If they want to remain compliant with the QCS vehicle spec, yes.

(25 Oct 2014, 7:10 pm)aureolin wrote If they want to remain compliant with the QCS vehicle spec, yes.

possibly Euro 5 spec. and new vehicles like Gemini 3 they look impressive seen one in Lothian Colours on Demo once if they were to order some they would probs get some for X1 which the Gemini 2 versions 6001-6007 are off to Crook as rumoured for X21 to allow them presidents to settle for a spare role but what will happen to the 12 Reg Plated ones if rumoured 

(22 Oct 2014, 9:29 pm)Adam wrote Does anyone know what buses are going to be used on the X56 shuttle?

Stanley Travel are running it with E2 STX and KX57OVY.