Hang on just a moment. Why does it have to be Percy Main that have to get the cast off Geminis.
Deptford have got 2 red spare Geminis, why not swap them around. Send 3941/2 to Deptford and 6099/100 to Riverside.
Anyway asides from that.
I tried the B5TL today.
First was on the 31/32 where I caught it as a 31 on Shibdon Bank, then travelled through Winlaton onto Newcastle. Although rattly and uncomfortable as ever it seemed to be getting better at keeping to time. Also it seemed to be coping with the hills better then it did in Edinburgh.
Then I sampled it again on the 47 later on. Boarded it in Teams at 1830 where it was spot on time, and travelled all the way to Blackhall Mill where it arrived a couple of minutes early. After a 15 minute or so layover, return was via the steep bank from Blackhall Mill to Chopwell, and it climbed well, including stopping halfway up to allow a van to pass in the other direction. It ran well at speed and arrived at the Metrocentre on time too, where I alighted.
Another feature I liked on the B5TL was the air chill equipment which kept the bus at a comfortable temperature.
Additionally MPD 547 was on the 47 that operated before 9131. (Departed Blackhall Mill at 1903).
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