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23 Dec 2015, 7:13 am #541
(23 Dec 2015, 12:28 am)BusLoverMum Now, warm, they're not! (Except in a heatwave!)

Coming from someone who hates the cold - I think they can get quite warm, once they've been out in service for a few hours.

Or the GNE ones do, at least!
Dan
23 Dec 2015, 7:13 am #541

(23 Dec 2015, 12:28 am)BusLoverMum Now, warm, they're not! (Except in a heatwave!)

Coming from someone who hates the cold - I think they can get quite warm, once they've been out in service for a few hours.

Or the GNE ones do, at least!

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23 Dec 2015, 8:55 am #542
(17 Dec 2015, 10:55 pm)G-CPTN I will miss the MPDs . . .

I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!
NK53 TKT
23 Dec 2015, 8:55 am #542

(17 Dec 2015, 10:55 pm)G-CPTN I will miss the MPDs . . .

I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!

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23 Dec 2015, 10:29 am #543
(22 Dec 2015, 9:34 pm)Michael See i've only ever used it on parts of the routes, i haven't done all the route yet with the streetlites... thats something i will do when i get time, i'll report back on that.

I'd rather have Streetlites than Scania's though... for the free WIFI, plugs etc... i do like the scania's on the route though....

I think Streetlites will be a regular order now...
I thought I had replied to this last night. Obviously didn't.

I had a look online for dimensions, comparing the Solar to the Streetlite.
I was specifically looking for the width, as the Streetlites feel narrower or very cylindrical (like sitting in a tube).

Although I couldn't find the width of a Solar L94, I did find the width of the articulated version.
If wiki is correct, there is quite a difference between the two.
I imagine it to be particularly noticeable when you are trying your hardest to avoid putting your face in someone's crotch.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_StreetLite

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Solar_Fusion

Totally agree with your last point.
The Streetlite looks to be the vehicle of choice these days. The new Dart?

I have tried to be fair with the vehicles, giving them a chance. I think I did a review of them (trying to be as balanced as possible) when new on the X66. Having ridden them elsewhere (and on the X66 a few times since) I am not sure at all about them now.

To be honest, I try to avoid them, preferring a Merc on the 49's if doing a Metrocentre trip or hoping 5332 will turn up - which it did last time I got the X66.
Similarly, I look for alternatives if heading to/from Chester or Sunderland.
Mind, I have done some bashing to get the idle curiosity out of my system.

They seem to be a vehicle that stir a lot of opinions.

edit: I did do a small review http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=307&pid=103501
Edited 23 Dec 2015, 10:46 am by Andreos1.
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
23 Dec 2015, 10:29 am #543

(22 Dec 2015, 9:34 pm)Michael See i've only ever used it on parts of the routes, i haven't done all the route yet with the streetlites... thats something i will do when i get time, i'll report back on that.

I'd rather have Streetlites than Scania's though... for the free WIFI, plugs etc... i do like the scania's on the route though....

I think Streetlites will be a regular order now...
I thought I had replied to this last night. Obviously didn't.

I had a look online for dimensions, comparing the Solar to the Streetlite.
I was specifically looking for the width, as the Streetlites feel narrower or very cylindrical (like sitting in a tube).

Although I couldn't find the width of a Solar L94, I did find the width of the articulated version.
If wiki is correct, there is quite a difference between the two.
I imagine it to be particularly noticeable when you are trying your hardest to avoid putting your face in someone's crotch.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_StreetLite

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Solar_Fusion

Totally agree with your last point.
The Streetlite looks to be the vehicle of choice these days. The new Dart?

I have tried to be fair with the vehicles, giving them a chance. I think I did a review of them (trying to be as balanced as possible) when new on the X66. Having ridden them elsewhere (and on the X66 a few times since) I am not sure at all about them now.

To be honest, I try to avoid them, preferring a Merc on the 49's if doing a Metrocentre trip or hoping 5332 will turn up - which it did last time I got the X66.
Similarly, I look for alternatives if heading to/from Chester or Sunderland.
Mind, I have done some bashing to get the idle curiosity out of my system.

They seem to be a vehicle that stir a lot of opinions.

edit: I did do a small review http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=307&pid=103501

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

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23 Dec 2015, 11:17 am #544
(23 Dec 2015, 8:55 am)NK53 TKT I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!
542's the one.
Davie
23 Dec 2015, 11:17 am #544

(23 Dec 2015, 8:55 am)NK53 TKT I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!
542's the one.

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23 Dec 2015, 12:32 pm #545
(23 Dec 2015, 8:55 am)NK53 TKT I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!

Clearly, based on this post, you're very ambitious in life.
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23 Dec 2015, 12:32 pm #545

(23 Dec 2015, 8:55 am)NK53 TKT I MAY LOOSE THE WILL TO LIVE HEN 547, 555 and 619 GO!

Clearly, based on this post, you're very ambitious in life.

bazaba

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23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm #546
Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?

Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall. Big Grin
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omnicity4659
23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm #546

Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?

Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall. Big Grin

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23 Dec 2015, 1:34 pm #547
(23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm)GX03 SVC Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?

Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall. Big Grin

I really like that. 

Except the V8 isn't part of the Tynedale Links Tongue!
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Dec 2015, 1:34 pm #547

(23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm)GX03 SVC Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?

Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall. Big Grin

I really like that. 

Except the V8 isn't part of the Tynedale Links Tongue!

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



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23 Dec 2015, 1:36 pm #548
(23 Dec 2015, 1:34 pm)Michael I really like that. 

Except the V8 isn't part of the Tynedale Links Tongue!

The net he has used is the Venture one seen on ronandton.wordpress.com (hence 641s registration also been visible).
S813 FVK
23 Dec 2015, 1:36 pm #548

(23 Dec 2015, 1:34 pm)Michael I really like that. 

Except the V8 isn't part of the Tynedale Links Tongue!

The net he has used is the Venture one seen on ronandton.wordpress.com (hence 641s registration also been visible).

Michael



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23 Dec 2015, 1:38 pm #549
(23 Dec 2015, 1:36 pm)S813 FVK The net he has used is the Venture one seen on ronandton.wordpress.com (hence 641s registration also been visible).

Ahhh didn't notice that! Tongue
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Michael
23 Dec 2015, 1:38 pm #549

(23 Dec 2015, 1:36 pm)S813 FVK The net he has used is the Venture one seen on ronandton.wordpress.com (hence 641s registration also been visible).

Ahhh didn't notice that! Tongue

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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23 Dec 2015, 7:31 pm #550
(22 Dec 2015, 11:57 pm)JP6004 Maybe they don't need as many decker after the reduction of the 921 service at end of Feb?  Angel

Wouldn't make sense as currently the X1's from Easington Lane drop from 6 an hour to 4 after 4pm allowing 2 buses per hour to do the 921 service.  I would have thought the PVR would remain the same during the daytime for a service of every 10 minutes.
Edited 23 Dec 2015, 7:31 pm by gordondack.
gordondack
23 Dec 2015, 7:31 pm #550

(22 Dec 2015, 11:57 pm)JP6004 Maybe they don't need as many decker after the reduction of the 921 service at end of Feb?  Angel

Wouldn't make sense as currently the X1's from Easington Lane drop from 6 an hour to 4 after 4pm allowing 2 buses per hour to do the 921 service.  I would have thought the PVR would remain the same during the daytime for a service of every 10 minutes.

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23 Dec 2015, 8:03 pm #551
(23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm)GX03 SVC Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?

Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall. Big Grin

Do one for the X21 then!!!
pdiddy
23 Dec 2015, 8:03 pm #551

(23 Dec 2015, 12:35 pm)GX03 SVC Maybe the Solos for Tynedale Links could be in a Coast&County styled livery?

Excuse the fast mock-up, and yes thats Hadrians Wall. Big Grin

Do one for the X21 then!!!

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23 Dec 2015, 9:10 pm #552
(23 Dec 2015, 8:03 pm)pdiddy Do one for the X21 then!!!

Will do when I'm back at home. 

Not like me to be out for this long  Angel
omnicity4659
23 Dec 2015, 9:10 pm #552

(23 Dec 2015, 8:03 pm)pdiddy Do one for the X21 then!!!

Will do when I'm back at home. 

Not like me to be out for this long  Angel

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24 Dec 2015, 4:56 am #553
(23 Dec 2015, 7:31 pm)gordondack Wouldn't make sense as currently the X1's from Easington Lane drop from 6 an hour to 4 after 4pm allowing 2 buses per hour to do the 921 service.  I would have thought the PVR would remain the same during the daytime for a service of every 10 minutes.

'Docking' morning and afternoon services in the according direction to acommodate has been in the game for a while now. Not only happens to the X1 but also the Cobalt Clippers:

AM:
- 0725 X39 to Cobalt then light to New York before running a 309 to Blyth at 0754.

- 0755 & 0825 X39s to Cobalt then down to Middle Engine Lane to run 310s to Shields at 0824 and 0854.

PM:
-1559 & 1632 309s that arrive in Blyth run light to Cobalt and work the X39s at 1635 and 1705 (1605 is normally a red shed). This means that the 309 then only runs mostly every 30 minutes between Blyth and Cobalt section of the route.

- In situ, the 310s which depart North Shields at 1626, 1656 and 1748 terminate on Norham Road then run light to Cobalt Village Hotel to operate the 309 at 1645, 1717 and 1810. This then means that the 310 runs mostly every 30 minutes between Norham Road / Darras Drive and Newcastle.
Edited 24 Dec 2015, 4:57 am by L469 YVK.
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24 Dec 2015, 4:56 am #553

(23 Dec 2015, 7:31 pm)gordondack Wouldn't make sense as currently the X1's from Easington Lane drop from 6 an hour to 4 after 4pm allowing 2 buses per hour to do the 921 service.  I would have thought the PVR would remain the same during the daytime for a service of every 10 minutes.

'Docking' morning and afternoon services in the according direction to acommodate has been in the game for a while now. Not only happens to the X1 but also the Cobalt Clippers:

AM:
- 0725 X39 to Cobalt then light to New York before running a 309 to Blyth at 0754.

- 0755 & 0825 X39s to Cobalt then down to Middle Engine Lane to run 310s to Shields at 0824 and 0854.

PM:
-1559 & 1632 309s that arrive in Blyth run light to Cobalt and work the X39s at 1635 and 1705 (1605 is normally a red shed). This means that the 309 then only runs mostly every 30 minutes between Blyth and Cobalt section of the route.

- In situ, the 310s which depart North Shields at 1626, 1656 and 1748 terminate on Norham Road then run light to Cobalt Village Hotel to operate the 309 at 1645, 1717 and 1810. This then means that the 310 runs mostly every 30 minutes between Norham Road / Darras Drive and Newcastle.

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24 Dec 2015, 8:43 am #554
That's if the service remains every 10mins. Like the 56 I think it only warrants a bus every 12 mins during the day. Only the peak time X1 journeys are worthy of a 10min frequency
JP6004
24 Dec 2015, 8:43 am #554

That's if the service remains every 10mins. Like the 56 I think it only warrants a bus every 12 mins during the day. Only the peak time X1 journeys are worthy of a 10min frequency

dannygee



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25 Dec 2015, 11:12 pm #555
Are the Solos that NTL are getting going to be same spec as indigo?
They going to be same branding as mpd?
dannygee
25 Dec 2015, 11:12 pm #555

Are the Solos that NTL are getting going to be same spec as indigo?
They going to be same branding as mpd?

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25 Dec 2015, 11:16 pm #556
(25 Dec 2015, 11:12 pm)dannygee Are the Solos that NTL are getting going to be same spec as indigo?
They going to be same branding as mpd?
I'd be surprised if they weren't the same spec. Looking over the previous year's order, it's pretty much becoming a fleet standard.
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25 Dec 2015, 11:16 pm #556

(25 Dec 2015, 11:12 pm)dannygee Are the Solos that NTL are getting going to be same spec as indigo?
They going to be same branding as mpd?
I'd be surprised if they weren't the same spec. Looking over the previous year's order, it's pretty much becoming a fleet standard.

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02 Jan 2016, 9:57 pm #557
(22 Dec 2015, 9:37 pm)Davie The reason I posted this was because 6001has gained advertisement boards, while 6004 hasn't. Of course, it may just be so that it will be like 3943, and have adverts as well as Redarrows branding, or it may be coming off the service.
Good. I think the B9s are suitabke for the X1, and Go North East would probably only replace the with Streetwrecks anyway.

6001-6003 are remaining Red Arrows, advert frames are being fitted to maintain the volume of advertising space that is contractually required.
All the Red Arrows vehicles are being repainted and updated branding will shortly be applied.
busmanT
02 Jan 2016, 9:57 pm #557

(22 Dec 2015, 9:37 pm)Davie The reason I posted this was because 6001has gained advertisement boards, while 6004 hasn't. Of course, it may just be so that it will be like 3943, and have adverts as well as Redarrows branding, or it may be coming off the service.
Good. I think the B9s are suitabke for the X1, and Go North East would probably only replace the with Streetwrecks anyway.

6001-6003 are remaining Red Arrows, advert frames are being fitted to maintain the volume of advertising space that is contractually required.
All the Red Arrows vehicles are being repainted and updated branding will shortly be applied.

Davie

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02 Jan 2016, 9:59 pm #558
(02 Jan 2016, 9:57 pm)busmanT 6001-6003 are remaining Red Arrows, advert frames are being fitted to maintain the volume of advertising space that is contractually required.
All the Red Arrows vehicles are being repainted and updated branding will shortly be applied.
That's fine than. Wink
Davie
02 Jan 2016, 9:59 pm #558

(02 Jan 2016, 9:57 pm)busmanT 6001-6003 are remaining Red Arrows, advert frames are being fitted to maintain the volume of advertising space that is contractually required.
All the Red Arrows vehicles are being repainted and updated branding will shortly be applied.
That's fine than. Wink

Michael



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09 Jan 2016, 11:42 am #559
Does anyone know the month for when the Streetlites are due for the Prince Bishops?
Edited 09 Jan 2016, 11:42 am by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
09 Jan 2016, 11:42 am #559

Does anyone know the month for when the Streetlites are due for the Prince Bishops?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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09 Jan 2016, 12:14 pm #560
(09 Jan 2016, 11:42 am)Michael Does anyone know the month for when the Streetlites are due for the Prince Bishops?

Yes
citaro5284
09 Jan 2016, 12:14 pm #560

(09 Jan 2016, 11:42 am)Michael Does anyone know the month for when the Streetlites are due for the Prince Bishops?

Yes

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