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Jimmi
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05 Jul 2015, 8:07 pm
#81
(05 Jul 2015, 8:04 pm)Malarkey I was getting hacked off by the amount of times it exited onto a Slip Road to serve a Bus Stop along the Coast Road.

God don't. Wish it could be like the 58X non-stop down the Coast Road to Newcastle!
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Jimmi
05 Jul 2015, 8:07 pm #81

(05 Jul 2015, 8:04 pm)Malarkey I was getting hacked off by the amount of times it exited onto a Slip Road to serve a Bus Stop along the Coast Road.

God don't. Wish it could be like the 58X non-stop down the Coast Road to Newcastle!

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citaro5284
3238
05 Jul 2015, 8:09 pm
#82
(05 Jul 2015, 8:04 pm)Malarkey Had the pleasure of my first ride on one of the Arriva B5LHs in the form of 7801 on the 308 to Whitley Bay, I wasnt a fan of the Low Roof as I smacked my head off the roof as I made towards the rear of the upper deck, I was highly impressed however with the amount of Leg Room these B5LHs had compared to the GNE Examples on the 21, seats were rather comfortable also and it was quite a nice journey even though I was getting hacked off by the amount of times it exited onto a Slip Road to serve a Bus Stop along the Coast Road.

Well at least no damage would have been done to you or the bus  Smile
citaro5284
05 Jul 2015, 8:09 pm #82

(05 Jul 2015, 8:04 pm)Malarkey Had the pleasure of my first ride on one of the Arriva B5LHs in the form of 7801 on the 308 to Whitley Bay, I wasnt a fan of the Low Roof as I smacked my head off the roof as I made towards the rear of the upper deck, I was highly impressed however with the amount of Leg Room these B5LHs had compared to the GNE Examples on the 21, seats were rather comfortable also and it was quite a nice journey even though I was getting hacked off by the amount of times it exited onto a Slip Road to serve a Bus Stop along the Coast Road.

Well at least no damage would have been done to you or the bus  Smile

Malarkey
6064
05 Jul 2015, 8:14 pm
#83
(05 Jul 2015, 8:07 pm)Jimmi God don't. Wish it could be like the 58X non-stop down the Coast Road to Newcastle!

Would probably cut around 5 to 10 Minutes off the Journey.
Malarkey
05 Jul 2015, 8:14 pm #83

(05 Jul 2015, 8:07 pm)Jimmi God don't. Wish it could be like the 58X non-stop down the Coast Road to Newcastle!

Would probably cut around 5 to 10 Minutes off the Journey.

Diamond One
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05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm
#84
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter
Diamond One
05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm #84

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

citaro5284
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05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm
#85
(05 Jul 2015, 8:14 pm)Malarkey Would probably cut around 5 to 10 Minutes off the Journey.

But would probably not make any money if it didnt go up and down the slip roads.
citaro5284
05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm #85

(05 Jul 2015, 8:14 pm)Malarkey Would probably cut around 5 to 10 Minutes off the Journey.

But would probably not make any money if it didnt go up and down the slip roads.

Malarkey
6064
05 Jul 2015, 8:17 pm
#86
(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Are you being "F**king Serious"?
Malarkey
05 Jul 2015, 8:17 pm #86

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Are you being "F**king Serious"?

Malarkey
6064
05 Jul 2015, 8:19 pm
#87
(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)citaro5284 But would probably not make any money if it didnt go up and down the slip roads.

True but it would be nice to have a Limited Stop Express from Blyth to Newcastle via Whitley Bay & Coast Road.
Malarkey
05 Jul 2015, 8:19 pm #87

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)citaro5284 But would probably not make any money if it didnt go up and down the slip roads.

True but it would be nice to have a Limited Stop Express from Blyth to Newcastle via Whitley Bay & Coast Road.

Davie
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05 Jul 2015, 8:20 pm
#88
(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Dan has already posted that mate...
Davie
05 Jul 2015, 8:20 pm #88

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Dan has already posted that mate...

LeeCalder
1928
05 Jul 2015, 9:12 pm
#89
(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Do us a favour Baz, and take a look at other posts first.
LeeCalder
05 Jul 2015, 9:12 pm #89

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Do us a favour Baz, and take a look at other posts first.

L469 YVK
3561
05 Jul 2015, 9:26 pm
#90
(05 Jul 2015, 8:19 pm)Malarkey True but it would be nice to have a Limited Stop Express from Blyth to Newcastle via Whitley Bay & Coast Road.

Well there was nout wrong with the 44 bar the fact that:

- It served Norham Road and New York rather than Billy Mill and Lynn Road and as a result, didn't make much money.
- Missed out Hillheads which would've boosted the income of the 44.

If they had've done this with a PVR of 3 or 4 minus the Hazlerigg to Newcastle section, the service would've made enough money to be sustained:

- Haymarket, St Mary's then fast to Willington Square then fast to Norham Road / Formica, then observing all 308 stops to Park Avenue, loop around via York Road then down to Marden down the Broadway following  clockwise loop via Hartingdon Road, Ennerdale Road and Farringdon Road before going back up the Broadway to Whitley Bay and Newcastle.
L469 YVK
05 Jul 2015, 9:26 pm #90

(05 Jul 2015, 8:19 pm)Malarkey True but it would be nice to have a Limited Stop Express from Blyth to Newcastle via Whitley Bay & Coast Road.

Well there was nout wrong with the 44 bar the fact that:

- It served Norham Road and New York rather than Billy Mill and Lynn Road and as a result, didn't make much money.
- Missed out Hillheads which would've boosted the income of the 44.

If they had've done this with a PVR of 3 or 4 minus the Hazlerigg to Newcastle section, the service would've made enough money to be sustained:

- Haymarket, St Mary's then fast to Willington Square then fast to Norham Road / Formica, then observing all 308 stops to Park Avenue, loop around via York Road then down to Marden down the Broadway following  clockwise loop via Hartingdon Road, Ennerdale Road and Farringdon Road before going back up the Broadway to Whitley Bay and Newcastle.

buss14
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06 Jul 2015, 2:51 pm
#91
does anyone know if any of blyths geminis have been sent away for refubishments for the x4 /x5 yet?
buss14
06 Jul 2015, 2:51 pm #91

does anyone know if any of blyths geminis have been sent away for refubishments for the x4 /x5 yet?

South Tyne Lad
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06 Jul 2015, 3:31 pm
#92
(06 Jul 2015, 2:51 pm)buss14 does anyone know if any of blyths geminis have been sent away for refubishments for the x4 /x5 yet?

Not that I have heard off..............But is there any point in refurbishing more DB300 Geminis? the best route for them is the TT1 ( Tow Truck ) Non stop to Alphas!
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South Tyne Lad
06 Jul 2015, 3:31 pm #92

(06 Jul 2015, 2:51 pm)buss14 does anyone know if any of blyths geminis have been sent away for refubishments for the x4 /x5 yet?

Not that I have heard off..............But is there any point in refurbishing more DB300 Geminis? the best route for them is the TT1 ( Tow Truck ) Non stop to Alphas!

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Dan
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06 Jul 2015, 3:34 pm
#93
(06 Jul 2015, 3:31 pm)South Tyne Lad Not that I have heard off..............But is there any point in refurbishing more DB300 Geminis? the best route for them is the TT1 ( Tow Truck ) Non stop to Alphas!

Given their age, I'd assume they still have quite a long time left in the fleet!
Dan
06 Jul 2015, 3:34 pm #93

(06 Jul 2015, 3:31 pm)South Tyne Lad Not that I have heard off..............But is there any point in refurbishing more DB300 Geminis? the best route for them is the TT1 ( Tow Truck ) Non stop to Alphas!

Given their age, I'd assume they still have quite a long time left in the fleet!

South Tyne Lad
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06 Jul 2015, 3:53 pm
#94
(06 Jul 2015, 3:34 pm)Dan Given their age, I'd assume they still have quite a long time left in the fleet!

Unfortunately!
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South Tyne Lad
06 Jul 2015, 3:53 pm #94

(06 Jul 2015, 3:34 pm)Dan Given their age, I'd assume they still have quite a long time left in the fleet!

Unfortunately!

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tyresmoke
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06 Jul 2015, 4:20 pm
#95
(06 Jul 2015, 3:34 pm)Dan Given their age, I'd assume they still have quite a long time left in the fleet!

Going to be a struggle to get 15 years out of them I suspect...

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tyresmoke
06 Jul 2015, 4:20 pm #95

(06 Jul 2015, 3:34 pm)Dan Given their age, I'd assume they still have quite a long time left in the fleet!

Going to be a struggle to get 15 years out of them I suspect...

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mb134
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06 Jul 2015, 4:28 pm
#96
(06 Jul 2015, 4:20 pm)tyresmoke Going to be a struggle to get 15 years out of them I suspect...

How many have had engine trouble, seems to be one constantly away for repair?
mb134
06 Jul 2015, 4:28 pm #96

(06 Jul 2015, 4:20 pm)tyresmoke Going to be a struggle to get 15 years out of them I suspect...

How many have had engine trouble, seems to be one constantly away for repair?

cbma06
2669
06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm
#97
noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"



perhaps darlington town brand?

cbma06
06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm #97

noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"



perhaps darlington town brand?


R852 PRG
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06 Jul 2015, 4:37 pm
#98
(06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)cbma06 noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"



perhaps darlington town brand?

Frequenta? Sounds like something more for Arriva's Malta operations!
bazaba

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R852 PRG
06 Jul 2015, 4:37 pm #98

(06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)cbma06 noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"



perhaps darlington town brand?

Frequenta? Sounds like something more for Arriva's Malta operations!

bazaba

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S813 FVK
6031
06 Jul 2015, 4:37 pm
#99
(06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)cbma06 noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"



perhaps darlington town brand?

it is and, as stated on Saturday, Solo 2843 has been branded but was taken off service 4 during the day.
S813 FVK
06 Jul 2015, 4:37 pm #99

(06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)cbma06 noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"



perhaps darlington town brand?

it is and, as stated on Saturday, Solo 2843 has been branded but was taken off service 4 during the day.

Jimmi
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06 Jul 2015, 4:39 pm
#100
(06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)cbma06 noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"

perhaps darlington town brand?

Think so.

Sure it was said this was the new brand for Darlington Town Services when one of the now branded Solos escaped into service on Saturday.

Be on the look out for branded Solos (and EcoCitys?) in Darlington and report their whereabouts so I can get a photo.
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Jimmi
06 Jul 2015, 4:39 pm #100

(06 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)cbma06 noticed this on Arriva facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

"Frequenta.........COMING SOON!"

perhaps darlington town brand?

Think so.

Sure it was said this was the new brand for Darlington Town Services when one of the now branded Solos escaped into service on Saturday.

Be on the look out for branded Solos (and EcoCitys?) in Darlington and report their whereabouts so I can get a photo.

My YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HTKdt...fk4ab9rDjQ
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/

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