(09 Sep 2015, 7:26 pm)Malarkey wrote Sack the Metro I much prefer getting the Bus to be honest, at least I know it will actually show up albeit a little late, got the option getting the 52/54/X7/X8 & X63 all of which stop right outside the front door to Sitel.
(09 Sep 2015, 7:27 pm)aureolin wrote You'll probably end up on the bus most days anyway.
(09 Sep 2015, 7:19 pm)aureolin wrote Congrats on your job. The travel isn't too bad, as it'll only take you about an hour? Metro can be busy depending on what time you finish, as you have all the St Mary's and Civil Service traffic, unless you fancy walking to Four Lane Ends station instead.
(09 Sep 2015, 7:45 pm)Dan wrote I can get to work in just over 30 minutes (depending on the time I go which determines which bus I get from Gateshead), providing the Metro section of my commute is with no disruption. The connections don't work half as well on an evening as they do on a morning, so usually takes 50+ minutes.
It really is a killer day in, day out, so I'd hate for my commute to be an hour or more in each direction. I avoid the Metro as much as possible on a weekend now as I have at least five hours on it in total during the week.
Even though it will be a lot more expensive (especially given that my travel at the moment is free), I can't wait to be able to drive to work in my own car. The advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages. Hopefully just a month (two at most) to go, assuming I pass my practical first time...
(09 Sep 2015, 7:45 pm)Dan wrote Even though it will be a lot more expensive (especially given that my travel at the moment is free), I can't wait to be able to drive to work in my own car. The advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages. Hopefully just a month (two at most) to go, assuming I pass my practical first time...
(09 Sep 2015, 7:52 pm)MurdnunoC wrote And you won't look back, free travel or not!
It will also make appreciate the odd journey on public transport a little more as it becomes a novelty rather than the norm.
(09 Sep 2015, 7:51 pm)aureolin wrote Driving to work and parking is great if you have the facility to do so. For me, I'd have to use City Centre car parks, so it'd cost me a good 50 quid a month just to park.
(09 Sep 2015, 8:04 pm)Dan wrote Definitely.
I was up at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum last month and another bus enthusiast was asking how I was getting on in my (still fairly new) job. He asked whether working within the public transport industry and having to use public transport in peak times to get to work has affected my interest in the hobby, and I think the answer is probably obvious! I'm fairly sure it's primarily because of my commute on public transport though.
(10 Sep 2015, 3:09 pm)Malarkey wrote Im so getting this when it comes out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs&feature=youtu.beA wild snorlax blocks your path. All services delayed, Metro apologises.
(11 Sep 2015, 10:35 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Finally getting to see one (well two) of the rebranded Powercars in VTEC livery, they look fantastic.
(10 Sep 2015, 10:31 pm)LeeCalder wrote Today, I seen the Royal Train at Newcastle, Central Station.
It was headed by DB Schenker 67029 'Royal Diamond' and on the back was DB Schenker 67005 'Queen's Messenger'.
Prince Charles was on-board the train.
(12 Sep 2015, 10:55 am)LeeCalder wrote Having a bit of luck when it comes to good drivers today!
Seen John Westy on the 21
Pat Armstrong was driving my 21
And seen the driver that took one of the buses to Seaburn on the X25, however I can't remember his name.
(12 Sep 2015, 5:31 pm)Jimmi wrote Decided to go out for a photo of 4644 on the 5 but I decided to go walk for a photo somewhere around Aycliffe and it proved to be a nice walk. Just a pity I screwed up the photo of 4644, may try again in an hour and if I fail again it doesn't really matter.
(12 Sep 2015, 11:43 am)Charles41 wrote Listening to Old Skool and bringing back my teenage years. KLF, Bizarre Inc, Felix, N-Trance and Shamen.
Top one, nice one, get sorted!
Charles
(12 Sep 2015, 11:56 am)MurdnunoC wrote **Like**
(12 Sep 2015, 6:41 pm)Jimmi wrote Sadly the camera didn't take the shot when it came back, so no photo, sorry!
Although I am heading off to Scarborough tomorrow so I may have a few photos to bring you from this day out tomorrow, although it's not a bus day out so don't be too disappointed if there isn't any photos.
(12 Sep 2015, 7:46 pm)BusLoverMum wrote You should see some nice EYMS buses there. Look out for one of the Y reg MPDs with manual destination blinds still in place! Seeing one of those at Brid, the other weekend, was an amusing relief from seeing nothing but first gen Geminis around Hornsea. They have an enthusiast section on their website with lots of fleet details, which is a nice touch, I think.Sadly I can't see many (if any) MPD'S being out tomorrow with it being Sunday tomorrow. May try to get a few photos around Scarborough whilst I'm there tomorrow.
(12 Sep 2015, 7:53 pm)Jimmi wrote Sadly I can't see many (if any) MPD'S being out tomorrow with it being Sunday tomorrow. May try to get a few photos around Scarborough whilst I'm there tomorrow.
Went to Scarborough (and Whitby) fairly recently and got a fair few photos and it was boiling as hell that day.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...5980122462