Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(29 May 2016, 11:31 am)South Tyne Lad Cheers I love it when a Pulsar turns up, Less gears = More thrash
Second best on there has to be the Stagecoach E300s ( Not the MAN Chassis ones ) for pretty much the same reason, Though the E300s come first for comfort!
I feel that Pulsars would be a better allocation when the route gets Branded jointly with Stagecoach, Omnictiys would've been better on the X16 though.
(29 May 2016, 11:31 am)South Tyne Lad Cheers I love it when a Pulsar turns up, Less gears = More thrash
Second best on there has to be the Stagecoach E300s ( Not the MAN Chassis ones ) for pretty much the same reason, Though the E300s come first for comfort!
I feel that Pulsars would be a better allocation when the route gets Branded jointly with Stagecoach, Omnictiys would've been better on the X16 though.
(29 May 2016, 10:36 am)James101 Did you spot any seals as you zip over the bridge at Greatham Creek too? That's my favourite part of the 1.
(29 May 2016, 10:36 am)James101 Did you spot any seals as you zip over the bridge at Greatham Creek too? That's my favourite part of the 1.
(28 May 2016, 11:09 pm)South Tyne Lad Was hoping for one of the Slimline Solo's which are apparently allocated to the short 685's, But never mind.
(28 May 2016, 11:09 pm)South Tyne Lad Was hoping for one of the Slimline Solo's which are apparently allocated to the short 685's, But never mind.
Been having a look at Train Tickets and of course the Weather, and I am thinking of going to Glasgow instead of Manchester. This due the weather looking on the gloomy side in Manchester over the next few days, whereas up in Glasgow its going sunny and 18 Degress+, furthermore the Train Tickets are going to be a lot cheaper. Just need to sort out my Railcard tomorrow before booking my tickets.
(30 May 2016, 9:01 pm)Malarkey Been having a look at Train Tickets and of course the Weather, and I am thinking of going to Glasgow instead of Manchester. This due the weather looking on the gloomy side in Manchester over the next few days, whereas up in Glasgow its going sunny and 18 Degress+, furthermore the Train Tickets are going to be a lot cheaper. Just need to sort out my Railcard tomorrow before booking my tickets.
(30 May 2016, 9:01 pm)Malarkey Been having a look at Train Tickets and of course the Weather, and I am thinking of going to Glasgow instead of Manchester. This due the weather looking on the gloomy side in Manchester over the next few days, whereas up in Glasgow its going sunny and 18 Degress+, furthermore the Train Tickets are going to be a lot cheaper. Just need to sort out my Railcard tomorrow before booking my tickets.
OK, so Ive booked train tickets to Edinburgh for next Saturday.
We'll have 4-5 hours there. Any recommendations for some good spots for photo ops without travelling too far around the city? I can kill 4-5 hours in the city centre very easily (particularly as I haven't been there for 11 years), but I want it to be interesting for big'un, too.
(30 May 2016, 9:51 pm)BusLoverMum OK, so Ive booked train tickets to Edinburgh for next Saturday.
We'll have 4-5 hours there. Any recommendations for some good spots for photo ops without travelling too far around the city? I can kill 4-5 hours in the city centre very easily (particularly as I haven't been there for 11 years), but I want it to be interesting for big'un, too.
(30 May 2016, 9:51 pm)BusLoverMum OK, so Ive booked train tickets to Edinburgh for next Saturday.
We'll have 4-5 hours there. Any recommendations for some good spots for photo ops without travelling too far around the city? I can kill 4-5 hours in the city centre very easily (particularly as I haven't been there for 11 years), but I want it to be interesting for big'un, too.
(30 May 2016, 10:01 pm)Adrian If you haven't done plusbus, get a Lothian day ticket, as it'll give you bus and tram access.
Princes Street is decent, but quite hectic. You may be better going somewhere like the Gyle Centre or Ocean Terminal. Buses terminate both ends, and there's not a huge amount of footfall in comparison.
There's also the bus station. There's a wall on the exit, where you can get photos of stuff coming in and out. If you get the tram to York Street, it's a short walk back on yourself, and you'll get all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff coming in.
(30 May 2016, 10:01 pm)Adrian If you haven't done plusbus, get a Lothian day ticket, as it'll give you bus and tram access.
Princes Street is decent, but quite hectic. You may be better going somewhere like the Gyle Centre or Ocean Terminal. Buses terminate both ends, and there's not a huge amount of footfall in comparison.
There's also the bus station. There's a wall on the exit, where you can get photos of stuff coming in and out. If you get the tram to York Street, it's a short walk back on yourself, and you'll get all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff coming in.
So pleased the 11:18 22 from Ripon to York was late otherwise I wouldn't have a Little Explorers photo today as white MPD PK51LJX (665) is on the 12:00 from Ripon. It is an absolute **** heap as well.
(31 May 2016, 11:13 am)Jimmi So pleased the 11:18 22 from Ripon to York was late otherwise I wouldn't have a Little Explorers photo today as white MPD PK51LJX (665) is on the 12:00 from Ripon. It is an absolute **** heap as well.
(31 May 2016, 11:13 am)Jimmi So pleased the 11:18 22 from Ripon to York was late otherwise I wouldn't have a Little Explorers photo today as white MPD PK51LJX (665) is on the 12:00 from Ripon. It is an absolute **** heap as well.
(31 May 2016, 12:24 pm)South Tyne Lad I had it earlier from York to Bourghbridge and because it's a rare dart I quite like it!Think I may have jumped to an option slightly too soon, it's actually not too bad really apart from the noise from the back when stationary, some of the roads on this route are shocking. Still on it as it's 20 odd minutes late so I have not got off in Knaresborough like originally planned and instead staying on until Harrogate. Now arriving in Harrogate.
(31 May 2016, 12:24 pm)South Tyne Lad I had it earlier from York to Bourghbridge and because it's a rare dart I quite like it!Think I may have jumped to an option slightly too soon, it's actually not too bad really apart from the noise from the back when stationary, some of the roads on this route are shocking. Still on it as it's 20 odd minutes late so I have not got off in Knaresborough like originally planned and instead staying on until Harrogate. Now arriving in Harrogate.
(31 May 2016, 12:28 pm)Jimmi Think I may have jumped to an option slightly too soon, it's actually not too bad really apart from the noise from the back when stationary, some of the roads on this route are shocking. Still on it as it's 20 odd minutes late so I have not got off in Knaresborough like originally planned and instead staying on until Harrogate. Now arriving in Harrogate.
(31 May 2016, 12:28 pm)Jimmi Think I may have jumped to an option slightly too soon, it's actually not too bad really apart from the noise from the back when stationary, some of the roads on this route are shocking. Still on it as it's 20 odd minutes late so I have not got off in Knaresborough like originally planned and instead staying on until Harrogate. Now arriving in Harrogate.
(31 May 2016, 12:35 pm)South Tyne Lad I agree on the roads, most are only country lanes too.I'm at the exit to the bus station.
It was 10 late leaving York so it's picked up more delays along the way.
I'm about 10 minutes from Harrogate bus station.
(30 May 2016, 11:41 pm)BusLoverMum As I said. Don't really want to leave the centre,vor else I would have done plusbus. His attention span is probably enough for princes Street, this time around. Might consider this year's open day if he's happy with the journey and surroundings. He wasn't so fond of York, bu I don't blame him as that is much more awful and tourity than een a decade ago.
The tram sounds good, too.
(30 May 2016, 11:41 pm)BusLoverMum As I said. Don't really want to leave the centre,vor else I would have done plusbus. His attention span is probably enough for princes Street, this time around. Might consider this year's open day if he's happy with the journey and surroundings. He wasn't so fond of York, bu I don't blame him as that is much more awful and tourity than een a decade ago.
The tram sounds good, too.
First ever photo on Flickr of Transdev's New Little Explorers was uploaded by me today! Quite Privileged in a way.
Here it is in the small village of Aldbourgh https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
Also met up with Matthew today ( NEBs Jimmi ) in Harrogate later on and we spent about a hour and a half before I headed off to Leeds.
So look out for his photos too of them
Might write a review later if I can be bothered.
(31 May 2016, 4:51 pm)Adrian The bus station is a 6 minute walk from Waverley steps, so you wouldn't really be leaving the centre. This link should show - https://goo.gl/maps/jGTvXti6Zht
You won't get a huge amount of conventional buses there, but you do get the likes of the Perrymans stuff, the Stagecoach services, and the odd First service.
(31 May 2016, 4:51 pm)Adrian The bus station is a 6 minute walk from Waverley steps, so you wouldn't really be leaving the centre. This link should show - https://goo.gl/maps/jGTvXti6Zht
You won't get a huge amount of conventional buses there, but you do get the likes of the Perrymans stuff, the Stagecoach services, and the odd First service.
(31 May 2016, 6:56 pm)South Tyne Lad First ever photo on Flickr of Transdev's New Little Explorers was uploaded by me today! Quite Privileged in a way.
Here it is in the small village of Aldbourgh https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
Also met up with Matthew today ( NEBs Jimmi ) in Harrogate later on and we spent about a hour and a half before I headed off to Leeds.
So look out for his photos too of them
Might write a review later if I can be bothered.
(31 May 2016, 6:56 pm)South Tyne Lad First ever photo on Flickr of Transdev's New Little Explorers was uploaded by me today! Quite Privileged in a way.
Here it is in the small village of Aldbourgh https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
Also met up with Matthew today ( NEBs Jimmi ) in Harrogate later on and we spent about a hour and a half before I headed off to Leeds.
So look out for his photos too of them
Might write a review later if I can be bothered.
(31 May 2016, 6:56 pm)South Tyne Lad First ever photo on Flickr of Transdev's New Little Explorers was uploaded by me today! Quite Privileged in a way.
Here it is in the small village of Aldbourgh https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
(31 May 2016, 6:56 pm)South Tyne Lad First ever photo on Flickr of Transdev's New Little Explorers was uploaded by me today! Quite Privileged in a way.
Here it is in the small village of Aldbourgh https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/