(12 Sep 2015, 12:53 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Nobody board a Q3, I am one the late 13:35 from Great Park, all are off time

There were running in twos last time I saw.

I am literally being followed by 8310 on the next one

8310 has caught up with 8313

(12 Sep 2015, 1:08 pm)NK53 TKT wrote 8310 has caught up with 8313

At Haymarket, been overtaken

Shiny black omnicity just crossing high level bridge on x31.

It's all loose rattly panels on the inside.

(12 Sep 2015, 1:29 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Shiny black omnicity just crossing high level bridge on x31.

It's all loose rattly panels on the inside.

5253.

(12 Sep 2015, 1:08 pm)NK53 TKT wrote 8310 has caught up with 8313

If I've read that right the Q3 is running in threes'.

Just been chucked off 8313 at St Peters

(12 Sep 2015, 1:30 pm)S813 FVK wrote 5253.

Cheers. Only had time to leap on it without checking after a mission to wait rose for some dinner and a bottle of water to replace the one I left behind at the Metrocentre bus concourse.

What's being provided for the GNR.

(12 Sep 2015, 1:49 pm)DanPicken wrote What's being provided for the GNR.

As in previous years; 38 double-deck buses (from all depots) will be allocated to the Baggage Buses, further double-decks will be be allocated to service R1, and Riverside will be providing some single-decks for service X27 (usually Loop and Highwayman Scania L94s, though this year may see some Crusaders being used too).

Catching plenty of freshly painted buses today.

On 5285 which has a loose panel between the front headlights

No idea if it's already been mentioned and I've missed it, but streetlite 5419 has gained all over Beamish branding. 

 Big'un reckons it looks v smart

(12 Sep 2015, 2:50 pm)BusLoverMum wrote No idea if it's already been mentioned and I've missed it, but streetlite 5419 has gained all over Beamish branding. 

 Big'un reckons it looks v smart

No, it hasn't been mentioned. Looking forward to seeing it. Is it on the 128 today?

(12 Sep 2015, 2:51 pm)S813 FVK wrote No, it hasn't been mentioned. Looking forward to seeing it. Is it on the 128 today?

I believe so.

(12 Sep 2015, 2:56 pm)citaro5284 wrote I believe so.

Thats good  Heading through to the Arnison Centre today anyway so may pass it.

(12 Sep 2015, 2:50 pm)BusLoverMum wrote No idea if it's already been mentioned and I've missed it, but streetlite 5419 has gained all over Beamish branding. 

 Big'un reckons it looks v smart

(12 Sep 2015, 2:51 pm)S813 FVK wrote No, it hasn't been mentioned. Looking forward to seeing it. Is it on the 128 today?

Just been done! Retains a similar theme to the old branding carried by 4847, but has been modernised somewhat by the addition of more circles towards the back of the bus.

(12 Sep 2015, 3:08 pm)Dan wrote Just been done! Retains a similar theme to the old branding carried by 4847, but has been modernised somewhat by the addition of more circles towards the back of the bus.

I look forward to the photos. Is 5419 CLS or Stanley based?

(12 Sep 2015, 3:11 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I look forward to the photos. Is 5419 CLS or Stanley based?

5401 and 5419 are based at Stanley, and 5409 is based at Chester-le-Street.

Ideally; 5401 should become the spare for the Red Kite 45/46, and 5419 should become the spare for the Coast & Country 8/78.

(12 Sep 2015, 3:11 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I look forward to the photos. Is 5419 CLS or Stanley based?

Stanley - who operate the 128.

(12 Sep 2015, 2:51 pm)S813 FVK wrote No, it hasn't been mentioned. Looking forward to seeing it. Is it on the 128 today?

Yes, it had just left Durham when I posted. Didn't get a snap as our bu was waiting for its stand.

(12 Sep 2015, 3:11 pm)Dan wrote 5401 and 5419 are based at Stanley, and 5409 is based at Chester-le-Street.

Ideally; 5401 should become the spare for the Red Kite 45/46, and 5419 should become the spare for the Coast & Country 8/78.

(12 Sep 2015, 3:12 pm)R852 PRG wrote Stanley - who operate the 128.

Cheers. 

On 6104 now and you can barley tell the difference, ride quality is exactly the same.

Since ive missed i will miss 5419 in service, how long would you say it will take 5419 to go NIS from Durham to Sacriston? Id say it would take 5-8 minutes (say 17:50)

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(12 Sep 2015, 4:19 pm)S813 FVK wrote Since ive missed i will miss 5419 in service, how long would you say it will take 5419 to go NIS from Durham to Sacriston? Id say it would take 5-8 minutes (say 17:50)

Doesnt matter, caught it in service just outaide sacriston.

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(12 Sep 2015, 4:19 pm)S813 FVK wrote Since ive missed i will miss 5419 in service, how long would you say it will take 5419 to go NIS from Durham to Sacriston? Id say it would take 5-8 minutes (say 17:50)

Doesnt matter. saw it just outside sacriston heading into Durham.

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5305 has gained seeit doit branding:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...367662411/

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Apologies for so many posts, will merge a couple down to reduce them but:

Does 5419 have route info for services 28, 28A and 128 or does it just advertise the 25% entry discount if you present a bus ticket?

(12 Sep 2015, 5:10 pm)S813 FVK wrote Apologies for so many posts, will merge a couple down to reduce them but:

Does 5419 have route info for services 28, 28A and 128 or does it just advertise the 25% entry discount if you present a bus ticket?

I don't think there is route info for the 28/28A services any more.

Washington Depot look to have gained one of the former East Durham MPDs which is now in the Corporate Livery, no idea which one though.

(12 Sep 2015, 1:51 pm)Dan wrote As in previous years; 38 double-deck buses (from all depots) will be allocated to the Baggage Buses, further double-decks will be be allocated to service R1, and Riverside will be providing some single-decks for service X27 (usually Loop and Highwayman Scania L94s, though this year may see some Crusaders being used too).

Some of the Baggage Buses include:

Chester-le-Street/Crook
3868, 6016, 6017, 6018, 6022, 6024, 6026, 6036, 6038

Deptford
6100

Percy Main:
3859, 6025, 6033, 6116, 6117, 

Riverside:
3969, 3970, 3972, 3973, 3975, 3976, 3977

Stanley:
6013, 6122, 6123, 6126, 6127, 6128, 6130, 6131

Washington:


Some of the vehicles allocated to service R1 include:

Chester-le-Street/Crook
6024

Deptford
3979, 3980, 3981, 3982, 6020

Washington
6001, 6002, 6005, 6007, 6029, 6049, 6050, 6051, 6054


I'm led to believe that some (if not all) of the Red Kite Volvo B9TLs will be allocated to service X27 later this afternoon; as such, this will lead to a few wrong allocations on the "Toon Link" and "Red Kite" services today (these include Saltwell Park 8346 and red spares 4964/5389).

5419 for anybody who hasnt seen it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/16042610@N...ateposted/
and 6099 made it into Newcastle!: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/21198246249/

(13 Sep 2015, 3:51 pm)S813 FVK wrote 5419 for anybody who hasnt seen it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/16042610@N...ateposted/
and 6099 made it into Newcastle!: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/21198246249/

The Beamish livery looks much better on the Streetlite than it did on the B10.

(13 Sep 2015, 4:06 pm)Michael wrote The Beamish livery looks much better on the Streetlite than it did on the B10.

I'm not so keen on the positioning of the web address being where it is but i'm sure it'll grow on me im sure. Overall, the livery is fantastic.