With there only being two Jesmond-based 85/685 Omnicities in service a couple of weeks ago, things looked a lot better today as I noticed & passed three Arriva services being Omnicity-operated; one of them would've been either local or at Jesmond though as I noticed 4663 working 1407 685 Carlisle to Newcastle.
For the mileage that is put on them, I think they're very respectable machines - even though I have a general hatred of them, especially of that God-awful seating (still!) - reminds me of my chair I use at my PC, it's all worn down and starts to make your backside numb after 30 mins or so!!
(17 Apr 2015, 10:19 pm)northern156 With there only being two Jesmond-based 85/685 Omnicities in service a couple of weeks ago, things looked a lot better today as I noticed & passed three Arriva services being Omnicity-operated; one of them would've been either local or at Jesmond though as I noticed 4663 working 1407 685 Carlisle to Newcastle.
For the mileage that is put on them, I think they're very respectable machines - even though I have a general hatred of them, especially of that God-awful seating (still!) - reminds me of my chair I use at my PC, it's all worn down and starts to make your backside numb after 30 mins or so!!
(17 Apr 2015, 10:19 pm)northern156 With there only being two Jesmond-based 85/685 Omnicities in service a couple of weeks ago, things looked a lot better today as I noticed & passed three Arriva services being Omnicity-operated; one of them would've been either local or at Jesmond though as I noticed 4663 working 1407 685 Carlisle to Newcastle.
For the mileage that is put on them, I think they're very respectable machines - even though I have a general hatred of them, especially of that God-awful seating (still!) - reminds me of my chair I use at my PC, it's all worn down and starts to make your backside numb after 30 mins or so!!
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Currently on-board Sapphire spec 1597 and I have noticed that the charging points are different to the ones on the Pulsars, Enviro 400's and other StreetLite's.
(18 Apr 2015, 4:39 pm)Jimmi Currently on-board Sapphire spec 1597 and I have noticed that the charging points are different to the ones on the Pulsars, Enviro 400's and other StreetLite's.I like the fact that they have a switch, should be safer for kids "sticking stuff in there"
(18 Apr 2015, 4:48 pm)mb134 I like the fact that they have a switch, should be safer for kids "sticking stuff in there"That's true, although they can still easily press the switch down.
(18 Apr 2015, 4:48 pm)mb134 I like the fact that they have a switch, should be safer for kids "sticking stuff in there"That's true, although they can still easily press the switch down.
(18 Apr 2015, 4:51 pm)Jimmi That's true, although they can still easily press the switch down.
I remember reading a comment on Arriva's Facebook when the Pulsars entered service on the 7 expressing fears about this.
(18 Apr 2015, 4:51 pm)Jimmi That's true, although they can still easily press the switch down.
I remember reading a comment on Arriva's Facebook when the Pulsars entered service on the 7 expressing fears about this.
(19 Apr 2015, 11:18 am)Tommy_1581 Do Arriva still operate the 508? (Gateshead - Rothbury)
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(19 Apr 2015, 11:29 am)tyresmoke No this and the 714 (Kielder) were withdrawn due to funding cuts by Northumberland CC
(19 Apr 2015, 11:29 am)tyresmoke No this and the 714 (Kielder) were withdrawn due to funding cuts by Northumberland CC
Just an observation:
Passed through Bedlington around 3.40, and saw what I think was 7524 (was a new one, and had a full rear destination) on the X22 to Newcastle, which was a couple of minutes early. Now the other X22 should pass in the other direction at the same time, it didn't.
10 minutes later, I leave Morrisons, and see 7502 in the Red Lion bus stop, over 10 minutes late. Surely this 10 minutes can't all be match day traffic, especially as 7502 would have arrived in Newcastle at around 15.10, I would've thought that 7524 would have been equally as busy on it's arrival at 14.10.
So, have I got my match day traffic estimation wrong, or is this down to driver/vehicle. If both were late, I would have been more understanding, it was just the difference in punctuality.
(19 Apr 2015, 3:06 pm)mb134 Just an observation:
Passed through Bedlington around 3.40, and saw what I think was 7524 (was a new one, and had a full rear destination) on the X22 to Newcastle, which was a couple of minutes early. Now the other X22 should pass in the other direction at the same time, it didn't.
10 minutes later, I leave Morrisons, and see 7502 in the Red Lion bus stop, over 10 minutes late. Surely this 10 minutes can't all be match day traffic, especially as 7502 would have arrived in Newcastle at around 15.10, I would've thought that 7524 would have been equally as busy on it's arrival at 14.10.
So, have I got my match day traffic estimation wrong, or is this down to driver/vehicle. If both were late, I would have been more understanding, it was just the difference in punctuality.
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(19 Apr 2015, 3:06 pm)mb134 Just an observation:
Passed through Bedlington around 3.40, and saw what I think was 7524 (was a new one, and had a full rear destination) on the X22 to Newcastle, which was a couple of minutes early. Now the other X22 should pass in the other direction at the same time, it didn't.
10 minutes later, I leave Morrisons, and see 7502 in the Red Lion bus stop, over 10 minutes late. Surely this 10 minutes can't all be match day traffic, especially as 7502 would have arrived in Newcastle at around 15.10, I would've thought that 7524 would have been equally as busy on it's arrival at 14.10.
So, have I got my match day traffic estimation wrong, or is this down to driver/vehicle. If both were late, I would have been more understanding, it was just the difference in punctuality.
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(19 Apr 2015, 2:46 pm)Tom The 14 goes to Cragside?
(19 Apr 2015, 2:46 pm)Tom The 14 goes to Cragside?
(19 Apr 2015, 3:06 pm)mb134 Just an observation:
Passed through Bedlington around 3.40, and saw what I think was 7524 (was a new one, and had a full rear destination) on the X22 to Newcastle, which was a couple of minutes early. Now the other X22 should pass in the other direction at the same time, it didn't.
(19 Apr 2015, 3:06 pm)mb134 Just an observation:
Passed through Bedlington around 3.40, and saw what I think was 7524 (was a new one, and had a full rear destination) on the X22 to Newcastle, which was a couple of minutes early. Now the other X22 should pass in the other direction at the same time, it didn't.
(19 Apr 2015, 3:23 pm)tyresmoke 1600 kick off so I would suggest that 1410 is likely to be a fair bit quieter than 1510 in the city centre. The fact that it was 7502 could also have something to do with it. Would have thought they could have allocated all new ones on a Sunday though, barring any reason for keeping one or more off of course...
(19 Apr 2015, 3:23 pm)tyresmoke 1600 kick off so I would suggest that 1410 is likely to be a fair bit quieter than 1510 in the city centre. The fact that it was 7502 could also have something to do with it. Would have thought they could have allocated all new ones on a Sunday though, barring any reason for keeping one or more off of course...
(19 Apr 2015, 3:27 pm)mb134 Hopefully they're finally painting 7525...
(19 Apr 2015, 3:27 pm)mb134 Hopefully they're finally painting 7525...
(19 Apr 2015, 3:34 pm)tyresmoke Has anyone seen 7525 recently?
(19 Apr 2015, 3:34 pm)tyresmoke Has anyone seen 7525 recently?
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