(20 Jul 2015, 5:53 pm)Diamond One wrote Might have a catchy name anyhow how many solos are they getting from what someone said about 15 of them correct me if am wrong but could you also get me the PVR of the routes of the East Durham brand please eg 202 would be let me know asap
(20 Jul 2015, 9:15 pm)thetravelman wrote Thanks guys - I was busy typing up my last reply and submitted it before seeing your comments.
Is it just my lack of Knowledge or is there a lack of choice of buses on the market at the moment and what is New on the market seems to be more geared up for London and its green targets!
(20 Jul 2015, 8:54 pm)thetravelman wrote Ah, right... I see.... so as this service has proved & established itself since 2011, it is obviously now viable for GNE to invest in and receive New buses.
Where as previously it only received second hand vehicles, whilst GNE assessed its demand and profitability.
If the Streetdeck Demo, is not going to be well liked or even suitable for the job....
Obviously GNE could consider an order for the E400 - which seems to be well liked at the mo.
Are you still able to to purchase new - Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - since they seem to be up to the job and well liked.
(21 Jul 2015, 9:46 am)S813 FVK wrote Don't know if anybody else has noticed but i quite like this destination:
5303 Go North East Service 35A (2) by Diamond One, on Flickr
Clearly advertises that it has a guaranteed connection with service X35 (same bus operates through).
(21 Jul 2015, 10:30 am)S813 FVK wrote There's nowt wrong with Stanley. We get treated like royalty up here. It's the people of Chester-le-Street you need to be scared of!
(21 Jul 2015, 10:34 am)R852 PRG wrote Your idea of royalty must be different to mine. I bet something from the chip shop for Christmas dinner is standard, I reckon you've got so many bus services because most of the cars up there are stolen or burnt out in the middle of fields; and I also imagine the pigeon is your equivalent of the swan; an animal that is legally protected!
(21 Jul 2015, 10:48 am)S813 FVK wrote We have a decent market, unlike Chester-le-Street. We have an ASDA, unlike Chester-le-Street. We can even afford to have a bus station, unlike Chester-le-Street. What's not to like!
(21 Jul 2015, 10:55 am)R852 PRG wrote I admit the market has lost it's purpose over the years... You might have an ASDA; but do you have a Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland or Aldi? We did have a bus station... Roughly where Tesco is now.
(21 Jul 2015, 10:23 am)S813 FVK wrote Found a similar one for the AD122 (although no mention of the fleet number):I take random shots without realising only took 1 photo today and it was my most hated bus aka 5165 saw it while waiting for bus home
5210 Go North East Scania Wright Solar on Tynedale Links on Tynedale Express Service X85 by Diamond One, on Flickr
Bazza's photos are becoming quite useful all of a sudden
(21 Jul 2015, 3:30 pm)S813 FVK wrote 655 (NK15 GDJ) at Saltmeadows:
Go North East NK15GDJ Optare Solo SR. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr
(21 Jul 2015, 3:32 pm)Davie wrote I think that looks quite smart actually!
(21 Jul 2015, 3:30 pm)S813 FVK wrote 655 (NK15 GDJ) at Saltmeadows:
Go North East NK15GDJ Optare Solo SR. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr
(21 Jul 2015, 3:53 pm)cbma06 wrote Hope it doesn't get branded as pink panther, would like the brand as East Durham Links with the branding of local past present landmarks.
So there be:
North Tyne Links
Tynedale Links
East Durham Links
Was the person in charge of the base colour at the time pissed by any chance.
(21 Jul 2015, 3:30 pm)S813 FVK wrote 655 (NK15 GDJ) at Saltmeadows:
Go North East NK15GDJ Optare Solo SR. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr