1773 on 1

(06 Nov 2015, 5:00 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Jesmond's 1773 on 1.

(08 Nov 2015, 12:46 pm)GX03 SVC wrote 1773 on 1

1773 is still allocated to Blyth so it should be found on the 1/2/58. Just 1774/5 moved to Jesmond in September for the X16 (hence the regular use of Solos if one or both are VOR)

1477 on 24

(08 Nov 2015, 12:51 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 1773 is still allocated to Blyth so it should be found on the 1/2/58. Just 1774/5 moved to Jesmond in September for the X16 (hence the regular use of Solos if one or both are VOR)

I thought the X16/33 PVR was 3 for some reason, 1773/4/5.

(08 Nov 2015, 2:02 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I thought the X16/33 PVR was 3 for some reason, 1773/4/5.

X16/33 is PVR 2.

1504 making its first non Darlington run for Stockton. Spending the day on a bit of everything in Middlesbrough.

7527 on the X18. Just left Berwick. 

The one time I get a Sapphire on this route and it's sockets aren't working!

2858 and 2833 both working on 2s in darlington today, due to a rememberance parade earlier in the day

(08 Nov 2015, 3:18 pm)mb134 wrote 7527 on the X18. Just left Berwick. 

The one time I get a Sapphire on this route and it's sockets aren't working!

I believe there's a memo going around saying not to have the sockets on when on other routes than the X21/X22. This means turning them off at Newbiggin when the X21 turns into a 35 and vice versa.

There was a X18 E400 parked at AN earlier. 1330ish.

(08 Nov 2015, 4:06 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I believe there's a memo going around saying not to have the sockets on when on other routes than the X21/X22. This means turning them off at Newbiggin when the X21 turns into a 35 and vice versa.

There was a X18 E400 parked at AN earlier. 1330ish.

That's rather silly imo.

(08 Nov 2015, 4:09 pm)DanPicken wrote That's rather silly imo.

Not really because the X21/X22 are Sapphire routes.

The 35 or any other routes are not Sapphire routes.

(08 Nov 2015, 4:06 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I believe there's a memo going around saying not to have the sockets on when on other routes than the X21/X22. This means turning them off at Newbiggin when the X21 turns into a 35 and vice versa.

There was a X18 E400 parked at AN earlier. 1330ish.

Understandable, to a point, for the X18, but switching them off each time it switches from an X21 to a 35, what a faff!

(08 Nov 2015, 4:11 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Not really because the X21/X22 are Sapphire routes.

The 35 or any other routes are not Sapphire routes.

So if the passengers never used that service or just moved they know the X21/2 is high standard.

(08 Nov 2015, 4:13 pm)mb134 wrote Understandable, to a point, for the X18, but switching them off each time it switches from an X21 to a 35, what a faff!

It's only one or two switches in the cab. 

(08 Nov 2015, 4:28 pm)GX03 SVC wrote It's only one or two switches in the cab. 

but.....if the drivers forgets to switch them back on, the Sapphire route then has no power sockets.  To me it's a bit daft.

(08 Nov 2015, 4:36 pm)citaro5284 wrote but.....if the drivers forgets to switch them back on, the Sapphire route then has no power sockets.  To me it's a bit daft.

Not as daft as the rule for Sapphire drivers...if a supervisor sees a Sapphire driver not wearing Sapphire uniform, the supervisor must stop the bus and ask why...

2860 has just replaced a broken down 4807 at Burtree Lane while on service 1B

(08 Nov 2015, 4:11 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Not really because the X21/X22 are Sapphire routes.

The 35 or any other routes are not Sapphire routes.

Imagine doing that for 6099 or 6100 whenever they appeared on anything but the 56?
Appreciate they are spares, but to pay and then install a feature, that doesn't get used... Seems a bit daft.

Not sure what it saves.

(08 Nov 2015, 4:43 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Not as daft as the rule for Sapphire drivers...if a supervisor sees a Sapphire driver not wearing Sapphire uniform, the supervisor must stop the bus and ask why...

Allegedly down to the "no quibble" money back guarantee that the Ashington public have taken a liking to...

Is there a separate switch for the power sockets on an E400? Wasn't on the Yorkshire ones I drove?

(08 Nov 2015, 7:54 pm)tyresmoke wrote Allegedly down to the "no quibble" money back guarantee that the Ashington public have taken a liking to...

Is there a separate switch for the power sockets on an E400? Wasn't on the Yorkshire ones I drove?

Must be somewhere, they were working on 7527 last week when I was on it iirc, they weren't today, which suggests they'd been turned off?

Aye there's 1 switch for the power sockets on the '14 E400s and two switches (upstairs and downstairs) on the '57 and '09 E400s in the cab close to the kneeler.

(08 Nov 2015, 3:18 pm)mb134 wrote 7527 on the X18. Just left Berwick. 

The one time I get a Sapphire on this route and it's sockets aren't working!

Back on the X21 today, on the journey I use, what were the chances?! Getting a bit bored of it now

Forgot my charger to check the sockets.

7521 on X12

(08 Nov 2015, 4:09 pm)DanPicken wrote That's rather silly imo.

Agree. Skinflints.

Noticed a Solo on X66 again yesterday (4-branded). Is it regular on a Sunday again?

(09 Nov 2015, 11:05 am)Cock Robin wrote Agree. Skinflints.

Sorry..? 

"a person who spends as little money as possible"

Power sockets arent features of any other routes than the X21/X22...why do they need them on?

(09 Nov 2015, 11:07 am)Cock Robin wrote Noticed a Solo on X66 again yesterday (4-branded). Is it regular on a Sunday again?

Nope the said 4 branded bus was later on 1B (2860) it was only on the x66 because of a rememberance parade road closure on the 26A route which involved the Scania on it being held up for a hour in Richmond

1406 is on X66/X67

(09 Nov 2015, 2:10 pm)Multi21 wrote 1406 is on X66/X67

Will be a unbranded vehicle on there for the next couple of weeks after a incident which occurred on 4650 which lead to the bus being a crime scene and was escorted back to the depot by the police

1414 is also on X66/X67