(13 Jun 2015, 11:37 am)Andreos1 wrote Seats might be loose or having random patterns, but at least you can sit on it - unlike this bad boy!

I nearly fell through a seat on a Pacer when I was with my brother. I wouldn't be able to get a refund because it wouldn't be their fault that I fell through a badly maintained seat. 

Go North East still need to remove the Soccer bus from the tabs for branded services, same as the Great Park, since technically the "Great Park" brand isn't on any vehicles......

(13 Jun 2015, 12:24 pm)Michael wrote Go North East still need to remove the Soccer bus from the tabs for branded services, same as the Great Park, since technically the "Great Park" brand isn't on any vehicles......

Even though there's no vehicles branded "Soccerbus", the name is still carried on in marketing and suchlike. There was only one vehicle branded in the later years anyway, but the PVR was greater than that.

Great Park will be removed next month.

(13 Jun 2015, 11:47 am)Tommy_1581 wrote I nearly fell through a seat on a Pacer when I was with my brother. I wouldn't be able to get a refund because it wouldn't be their fault that I fell through a badly maintained seat. 

That doesn't surprise me.... If it was on a Pacer

Anyone seen the repainted 10reg Quaylink Versa.

(13 Jun 2015, 3:11 pm)Malarkey wrote Anyone seen the repainted 10reg Quaylink Versa.

It isn't out in service today.

(13 Jun 2015, 3:23 pm)Dan wrote It isn't out in service today.

Ta Dan.

(13 Jun 2015, 3:11 pm)Malarkey wrote Anyone seen the repainted 10reg Quaylink Versa.

If you want 8334 I've just photographed it - https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...ed-public/

(13 Jun 2015, 4:04 pm)Davie wrote If you want 8334 I've just photographed it - https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...ed-public/

I didn't see you. I got off 6093 and was at the zebra crossing when 8334 came round the Royal Oak corner. I would have came and said hello otherwise.

(13 Jun 2015, 4:20 pm)Adam wrote I didn't see you. I got off 6093 and was at the zebra crossing when 8334 came round the Royal Oak corner. I would have came and said hello otherwise.

Your saying that now Adam.....at the time I bet you were thinking, wonder if I can get past without Davie seeing me 

(13 Jun 2015, 4:20 pm)Adam wrote I didn't see you. I got off 6093 and was at the zebra crossing when 8334 came round the Royal Oak corner. I would have came and said hello otherwise.

I was near Coral mate, although I did see 6093

(13 Jun 2015, 4:23 pm)citaro5284 wrote Your saying that now Adam.....at the time I bet you were thinking, wonder if I can get past without Davie seeing me 

He's not that nasty lol

(13 Jun 2015, 4:23 pm)citaro5284 wrote Your saying that now Adam.....at the time I bet you were thinking, wonder if I can get past without Davie seeing me 

damn it, how did you know...

I was still climbing down the stairs at the time when I passed the spot where the photo was taken haha

(13 Jun 2015, 4:31 pm)Adam wrote damn it, how did you know...

I was still climbing down the stairs at the time when I passed the spot where the photo was taken haha

And here is poor me thinking you were canny 

(13 Jun 2015, 4:29 pm)Davie wrote He's not that nasty lol

Aye you got that one right haha  I am canny enough, how dare you doubt it

If you noticed the passengers getting off 6093, I was the first one off wearing a stripy T-Shirt

(13 Jun 2015, 4:40 pm)Adam wrote Aye you got that one right haha

If you noticed the passengers getting off 6093, I was the first one off wearing a stripy T-Shirt

I wasn't paying attention, sorry. 8334 was way more interesting 

(13 Jun 2015, 4:42 pm)Davie wrote I wasn't paying attention, sorry. 8334 was way more interesting 

Adam must feel so insulted as he is been made out to be less intresting than a Versa

(13 Jun 2015, 4:43 pm)Jimmi wrote Adam must feel so insulted as he is been made out to be less intresting than a Versa

Exactly Jimmi. My opinion of Davie has now somewhat been reduced Oh dear

(13 Jun 2015, 4:46 pm)Adam wrote Exactly Jimmi. My opinion of Davie has now somewhat been reduced Oh dear

Sorry Adam 

(13 Jun 2015, 4:46 pm)Davie wrote Sorry Adam 

it's fine, don't be sorry man. Just having you on.

Although if I ever see you again and a bus is present, I'll not bother coming over and saying hello...

(13 Jun 2015, 4:52 pm)Adam wrote it's fine, don't be sorry man. Just having you on.

Although if I ever see you again and a bus is present, I'll not bother coming over and saying hello...

I'll wait until you are out of site before going around Wrekenton from now on

Just waited in vain at Corbridge 'Station Road' from 17:08 to 17:48 for a TEN towards Hexham - as it was raining - without one turning up.
Should have been a TEN @ 17:00 (so probably just missed it) and one at 17:30 (definitely didn't arrive or pass me).
By the time I walked into Corbridge (in drizzle) the 18:00 TEN caught up with me . . . 

There were a dozen folk that got off the train from Newcastle heading for the Angel (in Corbridge) who would have joined me on the 17:30 if it had turned up but ended up walking.

(13 Jun 2015, 9:51 am)Dan wrote 688 is a TEN B9 today - while 3941 is on the 10.

X84/X85 appear to be running on time at the moment.

How long was a B9 on the 688 for today? The 11:43 from Hexham, and the return journey, was operated by 5210.

(13 Jun 2015, 9:51 am)Dan wrote 688 is a TEN B9 today - while 3941 is on the 10.

X84/X85 appear to be running on time at the moment.

I must tell you that you are wrong - I had 5210 and it was a cracking route. Allendale is a lovely place but the cafe there is very expensive. Would thourougly recommend the route!

Also, has 4843 been withdrawn yet, I saw it on the X25.

(13 Jun 2015, 5:35 pm)Jackamcardle wrote I must tell you that you are wrong - I had 5210 and it was a cracking route. Allendale is a lovely place but the cafe there is very expensive. Would thourougly recommend the route!

Also, has 4843 been withdrawn yet, I saw it on the X25.

Well, if it was on the X25, it mustn't be withdrawn...

(13 Jun 2015, 5:35 pm)Jackamcardle wrote I must tell you that you are wrong - I had 5210 and it was a cracking route. Allendale is a lovely place but the cafe there is very expensive. Would thourougly recommend the route!

Also, has 4843 been withdrawn yet, I saw it on the X25.

Nope, they're still clinging on to it

(13 Jun 2015, 5:35 pm)Jackamcardle wrote I must tell you that you are wrong - I had 5210 and it was a cracking route. Allendale is a lovely place but the cafe there is very expensive. Would thourougly recommend the route!

Also, has 4843 been withdrawn yet, I saw it on the X25.

I must tell you that vehicles can be swapped throughout the day.
If 4843 is in service, it most likely has not been withdrawn.

(13 Jun 2015, 5:39 pm)R852 PRG wrote Well, if it was on the X25, it mustn't be withdrawn...

http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/gn...eetno=4843

Considering it's a 1998 example, I would have thought it had been withdrawn like other 1998 Renowns. Perhaps it has returned to cover for missing vehicles.

(13 Jun 2015, 5:35 pm)Sidthebusbabe wrote How long was a B9 on the 688 for today? The 11:43 from Hexham, and the return journey, was operated by 5210.

(13 Jun 2015, 5:35 pm)Jackamcardle wrote I must tell you that you are wrong - I had 5210 and it was a cracking route. Allendale is a lovely place but the cafe there is very expensive. Would thourougly recommend the route!

Also, has 4943 been withdrawn yet, I saw it on the X25.

Can't wait to upload my photo of "TEN" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6078 (NK62 FHE) on the 688, given that I was wrong!

It was allocated to the following:

• 08:55am #688 (Hexham Rail Station - Allenheads)
  
• 09:44am #688 (Allenheads - Hexham Rail Station)
  
• 10:35am #688 (Hexham Rail Station - Allendale)
  
• 11:04am #688 (Allendale - Hexham Rail Station)
  
• 11:40am #688 (Hexham Rail Station - Hexham Bus Station)
  

It was replaced by 5210 at this point, which was the earliest opportunity Hexham had to replace it.

Go North East: 6078 / NK62FHE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(13 Jun 2015, 5:45 pm)Dan wrote Can't wait to upload my photo of "TEN" branded Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6078 (NK62 FHE) on the 688, given that I was wrong!

It was allocated to the following:

• 08:55am #688 (Hexham Rail Station - Allenheads)
  
• 09:44am #688 (Allenheads - Hexham Rail Station)
  
• 10:35am #688 (Hexham Rail Station - Allendale)
  
• 11:04am #688 (Allendale - Hexham Rail Station)
  
• 11:40am #688 (Hexham Rail Station - Hexham Bus Station)
  

It was replaced by 5210 at this point, which was the earliest opportunity Hexham had to replace it

Thanks, it's a shame I missed it. That would have made the route even more enjoyable.