(02 Aug 2013, 4:36 pm)Daniel wrote(02 Aug 2013, 4:07 pm)Daniel wrote(02 Aug 2013, 3:51 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 564 isn't the only peak-time crusher - 544 is on the 56, just arriving in Gateshead now heading into Newcastle.
564 is reported to have broken down at Hebburn at some point today, and was subsequently replaced by 8265. Not sure how long it stayed on, if you report 8262 to be on there now.
Likewise, 5311 is reported to have broken down at Gateshead police station lights, again replaced by 544.
The person who posted it on Bazza's group has changed his mind and said 8262 this time :p
(02 Aug 2013, 8:08 pm)Cosminaut wrote indeed true i photographed the 3 odditys on 27 and 27X 564 was on 27 8262 was on 27X 3963 was also on it and yes Kuyoyo i know i could of said hours ago not being rude or nowt
(02 Aug 2013, 8:08 pm)Cosminaut wrote(02 Aug 2013, 4:36 pm)Daniel wrote(02 Aug 2013, 4:07 pm)Daniel wrote(02 Aug 2013, 3:51 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 564 isn't the only peak-time crusher - 544 is on the 56, just arriving in Gateshead now heading into Newcastle.
564 is reported to have broken down at Hebburn at some point today, and was subsequently replaced by 8265. Not sure how long it stayed on, if you report 8262 to be on there now.
Likewise, 5311 is reported to have broken down at Gateshead police station lights, again replaced by 544.
The person who posted it on Bazza's group has changed his mind and said 8262 this time :p
indeed true i photographed the 3 odditys on 27 and 27X 564 was on 27 8262 was on 27X 3963 was also on it and yes Kuyoyo i know i could of said hours ago not being rude or nowt
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(03 Aug 2013, 3:05 pm)CatsFast101 wrote(03 Aug 2013, 11:13 am)Kuyoyo wrote 4914 makes it a third day in a row on the X7, today on the 1210 from Middlesbrough, meaning it has been on all 3 workings while at Peterlee.
So no WTX branding on the X7 at all today? By god I hope there's some new buses soon.
(03 Aug 2013, 7:47 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote . Although saying that the Lambton Worm Brand isn't even displayed on Simplygo.com.
(03 Aug 2013, 7:55 pm)gtomlinson wrote(03 Aug 2013, 7:47 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote . Although saying that the Lambton Worm Brand isn't even displayed on Simplygo.com.
It's a strange one that, I hadn't realised but it doesn't even appear in the list of services as a branded route and even the branding on the online timetable is barely noticeable compared to other routes.
Waldridge had a Waggonway until the 50s, could perhaps the 34 go into the Waggonway brand (if that brand itself survives?) It would make sense if the history is there and the interworkings off peak and Sundays
Just thought if Waggonway loses the route to Kibblesworth is it unrealistic to see the 34s disappear into the 28s?
(03 Aug 2013, 7:47 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Just a thought will the Lambton Worm DAF's be Withdrawn at the same time as the Waggonway DAF's in a few weeks.
Reason behind this thought is that Metrolink Solars 4956-4960 have already been repainted into a Plum base Livery. Leaving 4961-4966 to be repainted, and I don't seem to recall any confirmation of the Lambton Worm getting an upgrade. Although saying that the Lambton Worm Brand isn't even displayed on Simplygo.com.
So could this mean the brand being dissolved and the 34/34A using Northern Spares and Metrolink 4961-4966 being used elsewhere i.e. on the Wear Tees Xpress X7, Which coincidently has been using Northern Renown 4914 over the past 3 days, which then means the X7 has a PVR of 5, Meaning it has an allocated spare.
(03 Aug 2013, 8:23 pm)Kuyoyo wrote(03 Aug 2013, 7:47 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Just a thought will the Lambton Worm DAF's be Withdrawn at the same time as the Waggonway DAF's in a few weeks.
Reason behind this thought is that Metrolink Solars 4956-4960 have already been repainted into a Plum base Livery. Leaving 4961-4966 to be repainted, and I don't seem to recall any confirmation of the Lambton Worm getting an upgrade. Although saying that the Lambton Worm Brand isn't even displayed on Simplygo.com.
So could this mean the brand being dissolved and the 34/34A using Northern Spares and Metrolink 4961-4966 being used elsewhere i.e. on the Wear Tees Xpress X7, Which coincidently has been using Northern Renown 4914 over the past 3 days, which then means the X7 has a PVR of 5, Meaning it has an allocated spare.
The X7 has a PVR of 3 (4 branded buses, so has a branded spare). Just it seems the majority of the branded examples seem to be off the road this week.
(03 Aug 2013, 8:28 pm)Andreos1 wrote The extension to Waldridge Park came about when the 22 was withdrawn, as the X25 and 50 don't hit the Waldridge Park Estate.
Genuinely can't see the 34s being withdrawn though. If it was, what is a quick journey to Chester from Urpeth/Ouston, will turn into a mammoth one on the 28s.
It will be quicker getting a bus to Birtley and then a 21, than getting on a 28 and going on a magical mystery tour and seeing the delights of High Handenhold, West Pelton, Grange Villa, Het Hills tip and Pelton Fell...
(03 Aug 2013, 8:17 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote(03 Aug 2013, 7:55 pm)gtomlinson wrote(03 Aug 2013, 7:47 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote . Although saying that the Lambton Worm Brand isn't even displayed on Simplygo.com.
It's a strange one that, I hadn't realised but it doesn't even appear in the list of services as a branded route and even the branding on the online timetable is barely noticeable compared to other routes.
Waldridge had a Waggonway until the 50s, could perhaps the 34 go into the Waggonway brand (if that brand itself survives?) It would make sense if the history is there and the interworkings off peak and Sundays
Just thought if Waggonway loses the route to Kibblesworth is it unrealistic to see the 34s disappear into the 28s?
I think the 34/34A may get withdrawn all together, As Waldridge Park has the X25/50, If timed perfectly could provide an Every 15 Minutes Service, so the only loss would to the area of Ouston/Urpeth Grange, is there any other services serving those 2 areas. i.e. 8/78
(03 Aug 2013, 9:25 pm)Andreos1 wrote Yeah, the 34/34a get used. It is the only service that goes around Urpeth Grange and also Pelaw Estate - but not sure the demand, is enough to justify a 15min combined frequency.
Mind, not sure the 28/28a justifies a 30min combined frequency beyond Pelton - so AdamY's suggestion might be worth bearing in mind.
If there were changes, it will be interesting to see how the services are routed around Ouston/Urpeth Grange. At the moment, the 34's operate anti-clockwise, so that it passengers don't have to cross roads etc (not sure if anyone is familiar with the estate). However, in Ouston, it stops where the Newcastle bound 28s stop (Chester bound 28s don't have any common stops with a Chester bound 34 until the two in Perkinsville).
(04 Aug 2013, 12:33 am)dans_bus_photos wrote Ive herd (not sure how true it is or not) but the 4 spare versa's off the saltwell parks/drifters (once the 12 have gone to Washington for the WSS) are due to go onto the 34/34A
(04 Aug 2013, 12:44 am)Adam Malarkey wrote(04 Aug 2013, 12:33 am)dans_bus_photos wrote Ive herd (not sure how true it is or not) but the 4 spare versa's off the saltwell parks/drifters (once the 12 have gone to Washington for the WSS) are due to go onto the 34/34A
Very Interesting, I think it's only the Versas off the Saltwell Park that are going on the WSS M2/M3 only. As for the Drifter Versas I have no idea what will happen with them. Reports are they'll move onto the Drifter 61, then that leaves 5 Simplicity Versas Available I think.