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04 Jan 2016, 8:17 pm #81
(04 Jan 2016, 8:07 pm)Dan StreetDeck 9119 transferred from Riverside to Chester-le-Street an hour or two ago - you should have it tomorrow!  Tongue

9119 is starting to build up a very nice fleet archive section haha  Big Grin
S813 FVK
04 Jan 2016, 8:17 pm #81

(04 Jan 2016, 8:07 pm)Dan StreetDeck 9119 transferred from Riverside to Chester-le-Street an hour or two ago - you should have it tomorrow!  Tongue

9119 is starting to build up a very nice fleet archive section haha  Big Grin

BusLoverMum



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04 Jan 2016, 8:27 pm #82
(04 Jan 2016, 8:07 pm)Dan StreetDeck 9119 transferred from Riverside to Chester-le-Street an hour or two ago - you should have it tomorrow!  Tongue

Big'un is thrilled. Thrilled. He loves that bus. Rolleyes
BusLoverMum
04 Jan 2016, 8:27 pm #82

(04 Jan 2016, 8:07 pm)Dan StreetDeck 9119 transferred from Riverside to Chester-le-Street an hour or two ago - you should have it tomorrow!  Tongue

Big'un is thrilled. Thrilled. He loves that bus. Rolleyes

citaro5284



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04 Jan 2016, 8:42 pm #83
(04 Jan 2016, 8:27 pm)BusLoverMum Big'un is thrilled. Thrilled. He loves that bus. Rolleyes

Bet he cannot wait until the new ones arrive.....complete with Next Stop Announcements!
citaro5284
04 Jan 2016, 8:42 pm #83

(04 Jan 2016, 8:27 pm)BusLoverMum Big'un is thrilled. Thrilled. He loves that bus. Rolleyes

Bet he cannot wait until the new ones arrive.....complete with Next Stop Announcements!

LeeCalder



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04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm #84
(04 Jan 2016, 8:42 pm)citaro5284 Bet he cannot wait until the new ones arrive.....complete with Next Stop Announcements!

I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.
LeeCalder
04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm #84

(04 Jan 2016, 8:42 pm)citaro5284 Bet he cannot wait until the new ones arrive.....complete with Next Stop Announcements!

I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.

BusLoverMum



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04 Jan 2016, 8:54 pm #85
(04 Jan 2016, 8:42 pm)citaro5284 Bet he cannot wait until the new ones arrive.....complete with Next Stop Announcements!

It's littl'un who loves those. But not as much as bells.

Will they be coming fitted with full body restraints so I can get him from A to B on one without having to hold his hands the entire journey? Big Grin
BusLoverMum
04 Jan 2016, 8:54 pm #85

(04 Jan 2016, 8:42 pm)citaro5284 Bet he cannot wait until the new ones arrive.....complete with Next Stop Announcements!

It's littl'un who loves those. But not as much as bells.

Will they be coming fitted with full body restraints so I can get him from A to B on one without having to hold his hands the entire journey? Big Grin

citaro5284



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04 Jan 2016, 8:55 pm #86
(04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm)LeeCalder I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.

dont believe everything you read.....must of been from John W was it  Tongue
citaro5284
04 Jan 2016, 8:55 pm #86

(04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm)LeeCalder I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.

dont believe everything you read.....must of been from John W was it  Tongue

R852 PRG

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04 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm #87
(04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm)LeeCalder I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.

Think that comes as standard on new vehicles now.
Edited 04 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm by R852 PRG.
bazaba

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R852 PRG
04 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm #87

(04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm)LeeCalder I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.

Think that comes as standard on new vehicles now.

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

LeeCalder



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04 Jan 2016, 8:59 pm #88
(04 Jan 2016, 8:55 pm)citaro5284 dont believe everything you read.....must of been from John W was it  Tongue

Na... Not at all ;-)

He's a good man, I'd like to believe he's correct haha.
LeeCalder
04 Jan 2016, 8:59 pm #88

(04 Jan 2016, 8:55 pm)citaro5284 dont believe everything you read.....must of been from John W was it  Tongue

Na... Not at all ;-)

He's a good man, I'd like to believe he's correct haha.

LeeCalder



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04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm #89
(04 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm)R852 PRG Think that comes as standard on new vehicles now.

Not necessarily.

Surely the company asks for certain interior specifications.
LeeCalder
04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm #89

(04 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm)R852 PRG Think that comes as standard on new vehicles now.

Not necessarily.

Surely the company asks for certain interior specifications.

BusLoverMum



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04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm #90
(04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm)LeeCalder I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.

This one  - back on NYE
  1. PB0002400/458 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
    • Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Bishop Auckland Bus Station and Newcastle Eldon Square Bus Station given service number X21 effective from 04-Jan-2016. To amend Route.
BusLoverMum
04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm #90

(04 Jan 2016, 8:52 pm)LeeCalder I received a text of a Chester driver earlier, he reckons the StreetDeck's for the X21 (Possibly 21 after seeing earlier on VOSA that it is changing.... It seems to have disappeared now though) will be on the road 8th February.

Apparently they'll have e-leather seats, Wi-Fi etc.


I also saw on VOSA that the X1, 28/28A and X25 will be changing.

This one  - back on NYE
  1. PB0002400/458 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
    • Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Bishop Auckland Bus Station and Newcastle Eldon Square Bus Station given service number X21 effective from 04-Jan-2016. To amend Route.

R852 PRG

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04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm #91
(04 Jan 2016, 8:59 pm)LeeCalder Na... Not at all ;-)

He's a good man, I'd like to believe he's correct haha.

Have to say I agree with you, always seems very pleasant whenever he's been my driver. Never actually introduced myself to him, though. I think he knows I'm an enthusiast but doesn't know who I am. Tongue
bazaba

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R852 PRG
04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm #91

(04 Jan 2016, 8:59 pm)LeeCalder Na... Not at all ;-)

He's a good man, I'd like to believe he's correct haha.

Have to say I agree with you, always seems very pleasant whenever he's been my driver. Never actually introduced myself to him, though. I think he knows I'm an enthusiast but doesn't know who I am. Tongue

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

citaro5284



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04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm #92
(04 Jan 2016, 8:59 pm)LeeCalder Na... Not at all ;-)

He's a good man, I'd like to believe he's correct haha.

Ah well, there you go!

Lets wait and see Tongue
citaro5284
04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm #92

(04 Jan 2016, 8:59 pm)LeeCalder Na... Not at all ;-)

He's a good man, I'd like to believe he's correct haha.

Ah well, there you go!

Lets wait and see Tongue

LeeCalder



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04 Jan 2016, 9:02 pm #93
(04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm)BusLoverMum This one  - back on NYE
  1. PB0002400/458 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
    • Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Bishop Auckland Bus Station and Newcastle Eldon Square Bus Station given service number X21 effective from 04-Jan-2016. To amend Route.

Na, there were a load on earlier today listing changes in February.
LeeCalder
04 Jan 2016, 9:02 pm #93

(04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm)BusLoverMum This one  - back on NYE
  1. PB0002400/458 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
    • Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Bishop Auckland Bus Station and Newcastle Eldon Square Bus Station given service number X21 effective from 04-Jan-2016. To amend Route.

Na, there were a load on earlier today listing changes in February.

LeeCalder



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04 Jan 2016, 9:04 pm #94
(04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm)R852 PRG Have to say I agree with you, always seems very pleasant whenever he's been my driver. Never actually introduced myself to him, though. I think he knows I'm an enthusiast but doesn't know who I am. Tongue

Yes, he's a good driver and always aware of the passengers needs etc, unlike some.

I nominated him for driver of the year... I don't think I spelt his surname correctly mind!
LeeCalder
04 Jan 2016, 9:04 pm #94

(04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm)R852 PRG Have to say I agree with you, always seems very pleasant whenever he's been my driver. Never actually introduced myself to him, though. I think he knows I'm an enthusiast but doesn't know who I am. Tongue

Yes, he's a good driver and always aware of the passengers needs etc, unlike some.

I nominated him for driver of the year... I don't think I spelt his surname correctly mind!

R852 PRG

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04 Jan 2016, 9:10 pm #95
(04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm)LeeCalder Not necessarily.

Surely the company asks for certain interior specifications.

Free Wi-Fi and e-leather seating has been found on most orders for the past year, and it wouldn't surprise me if customers now expect it on brand new buses. Plug sockets are seemingly reserved for only the most ''prestigious'' services, but e-leather is now common on all orders, and free Wi-Fi has recently be fitted to the ''indiGo'' Solo SRs (5333-5336 as well I think?) for further customer benefit.
bazaba

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R852 PRG
04 Jan 2016, 9:10 pm #95

(04 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm)LeeCalder Not necessarily.

Surely the company asks for certain interior specifications.

Free Wi-Fi and e-leather seating has been found on most orders for the past year, and it wouldn't surprise me if customers now expect it on brand new buses. Plug sockets are seemingly reserved for only the most ''prestigious'' services, but e-leather is now common on all orders, and free Wi-Fi has recently be fitted to the ''indiGo'' Solo SRs (5333-5336 as well I think?) for further customer benefit.

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

DanPicken

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04 Jan 2016, 9:14 pm #96
(04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm)R852 PRG Have to say I agree with you, always seems very pleasant whenever he's been my driver. Never actually introduced myself to him, though. I think he knows I'm an enthusiast but doesn't know who I am. Tongue

He knows me from Durham Rally Last Year.
DanPicken
04 Jan 2016, 9:14 pm #96

(04 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm)R852 PRG Have to say I agree with you, always seems very pleasant whenever he's been my driver. Never actually introduced myself to him, though. I think he knows I'm an enthusiast but doesn't know who I am. Tongue

He knows me from Durham Rally Last Year.

LeeCalder



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04 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm #97
(04 Jan 2016, 9:10 pm)R852 PRG Free Wi-Fi and e-leather seating has been found on most orders for the past year, and it wouldn't surprise me if customers now expect it on brand new buses. Plug sockets are seemingly reserved for only the most ''prestigious'' services, but e-leather is now common on all orders, and free Wi-Fi has recently be fitted to the ''indiGo'' Solo SRs (5333-5336 as well I think?) for further customer benefit.

Which for the customer as you say, is a benefit. However, e-leather... that stuff on the other hand should be banned from ALL kinds of public transport!

I can't stand the stuff!

I'd much rather go on 4921, despite the fact that it's 'graffiti' seats are now pretty much black and it has 1% comfort.

It's still 1% more comfort that a service with e-leather though...
LeeCalder
04 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm #97

(04 Jan 2016, 9:10 pm)R852 PRG Free Wi-Fi and e-leather seating has been found on most orders for the past year, and it wouldn't surprise me if customers now expect it on brand new buses. Plug sockets are seemingly reserved for only the most ''prestigious'' services, but e-leather is now common on all orders, and free Wi-Fi has recently be fitted to the ''indiGo'' Solo SRs (5333-5336 as well I think?) for further customer benefit.

Which for the customer as you say, is a benefit. However, e-leather... that stuff on the other hand should be banned from ALL kinds of public transport!

I can't stand the stuff!

I'd much rather go on 4921, despite the fact that it's 'graffiti' seats are now pretty much black and it has 1% comfort.

It's still 1% more comfort that a service with e-leather though...

R852 PRG

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04 Jan 2016, 9:20 pm #98
(04 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm)LeeCalder Which for the customer as you say, is a benefit. However, e-leather... that stuff on the other hand should be banned from ALL kinds of public transport!

I can't stand the stuff!

I'd much rather go on 4921, despite the fact that it's 'graffiti' seats are now pretty much black and it has 1% comfort.

It's still 1% more comfort that a service with e-leather though...

Seems a tad extreme. You've not been reading the Daily Mail recently, have you?

I'm not particularly keen on it myself, although I would also take 4921 over a bus with e-leather seating... Big Grin
bazaba

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R852 PRG
04 Jan 2016, 9:20 pm #98

(04 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm)LeeCalder Which for the customer as you say, is a benefit. However, e-leather... that stuff on the other hand should be banned from ALL kinds of public transport!

I can't stand the stuff!

I'd much rather go on 4921, despite the fact that it's 'graffiti' seats are now pretty much black and it has 1% comfort.

It's still 1% more comfort that a service with e-leather though...

Seems a tad extreme. You've not been reading the Daily Mail recently, have you?

I'm not particularly keen on it myself, although I would also take 4921 over a bus with e-leather seating... Big Grin

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

LeeCalder



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04 Jan 2016, 9:21 pm #99
(04 Jan 2016, 9:20 pm)R852 PRG Seems a tad extreme. You've not been reading the Daily Mail recently, have you?

I'm not particularly keen on it myself, although I would also take 4921 over a bus with e-leather seating... Big Grin

It was a tongue in cheek comment, Marcus Tongue
LeeCalder
04 Jan 2016, 9:21 pm #99

(04 Jan 2016, 9:20 pm)R852 PRG Seems a tad extreme. You've not been reading the Daily Mail recently, have you?

I'm not particularly keen on it myself, although I would also take 4921 over a bus with e-leather seating... Big Grin

It was a tongue in cheek comment, Marcus Tongue

Adrian

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04 Jan 2016, 9:21 pm #100
(04 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm)LeeCalder Which for the customer as you say, is a benefit. However, e-leather... that stuff on the other hand should be banned from ALL kinds of public transport!

I can't stand the stuff!

I'd much rather go on 4921, despite the fact that it's 'graffiti' seats are now pretty much black and it has 1% comfort.

It's still 1% more comfort that a service with e-leather though...

I know some operators market the eLeather as a premium feature, but really it's a benefit to the operator. To clean an eLeather seat, you only need to wipe it down. To clean a cloth seat, you'd need to foam it. That'll take you up to about 5 minutes per seat, so you can imagine how long an entire bus would take.

I don't actually mind the eLeather, but I do think it takes a good 6 month or so to wear in. It's quite tough to sit on at first. If I could take my pick of a standard seating, it'd be the ones that Stagecoach have in their Enviros.
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04 Jan 2016, 9:21 pm #100

(04 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm)LeeCalder Which for the customer as you say, is a benefit. However, e-leather... that stuff on the other hand should be banned from ALL kinds of public transport!

I can't stand the stuff!

I'd much rather go on 4921, despite the fact that it's 'graffiti' seats are now pretty much black and it has 1% comfort.

It's still 1% more comfort that a service with e-leather though...

I know some operators market the eLeather as a premium feature, but really it's a benefit to the operator. To clean an eLeather seat, you only need to wipe it down. To clean a cloth seat, you'd need to foam it. That'll take you up to about 5 minutes per seat, so you can imagine how long an entire bus would take.

I don't actually mind the eLeather, but I do think it takes a good 6 month or so to wear in. It's quite tough to sit on at first. If I could take my pick of a standard seating, it'd be the ones that Stagecoach have in their Enviros.

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