Totally agree the new NSA on the X1 look really good

When do the regestrations go in with vosa for 900? As wallsend-St James closed 13th/14th feb. Go north east could do these with percy main and riverside?

(27 Jan 2016, 8:40 pm)Dan wrote I'd have been stuffed if I didn't have the approval of our Wrekenton resident! 

will the NSA be applied to the branded routes like 27 we need some like that in the Citaros just to help the aged folks on that route

(27 Jan 2016, 8:47 pm)a718abb wrote D'vels or dyvels is geordie slang for devils. If you look at the sign outside the pub, there are two black devils on top of it. So i would say that GNE have the pronounciation correct.

The pub derives its name from the nearby Devils Water (stream that run into the Tyne), but I assure you that everyone in and around Corbridge calls it the Die-vels - not the Divvels (as per Geordie vernacular).

Just in case anyone is tempted to visit the Dyvels - it is currently gutted, having been flooded to a depth of 5 feet on 5th December (along with all the houses on Station Road).



Photograph taken on 6th December after the flood 'subsided'.

service 35a unable to serve Blind Lane due to an RTA and is diverting via Grasswell

I will happily pay my 60p more on GNE (vs Arriva) on the Angel if you get rid of Steve and Karen.

Anyone remember the original screens when they were used for ads (believe the 724 Geminis and the pink tridents had had them) where they showed adverts (ironically for trip n slip solicitors and visit Sunderland/Durham and the odd fostering ad)

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/...s-10795586

Go North East MD attacks 'so-called claims culture' after triumphing in landmark court case

(27 Jan 2016, 5:00 pm)Dan wrote For those wishing to see the new screens in the flesh, I will post which running boards 6007 and 6050 have both been allocated to on Saturday.

Feel free to drop me a note with any feedback.

6007 departs from Eldon Square today at 09:05, 11:25, 13:45, 16:05 and 18:40.

6050 departs from Eldon Square today at 08:35, 10:55, 13:15, 15:35 and 18:05.

(27 Jan 2016, 9:55 pm)G-CPTN wrote The pub derives its name from the nearby Devils Water (stream that run into the Tyne), but I assure you that everyone in and around Corbridge calls it the Die-vels - not the Divvels (as per Geordie vernacular).

Just in case anyone is tempted to visit the Dyvels - it is currently gutted, having been flooded to a depth of 5 feet on 5th December (along with all the houses on Station Road).



Photograph taken on 6th December after the flood 'subsided'.

What a shame you get some excellent ales there.

Charles

The 88 driver ended up at Brockley Whins Metro for some reason.

5255 stood at top of Stanhope Road expired awaiting the cavalry.

Not the biggest news in the world but the Streetdeck now carries the fleet number 9119 on the vehicle and itself as opposed to 99993:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...577247261/

(28 Jan 2016, 10:35 pm)S813 FVK wrote Not the biggest news in the world but the Streetdeck now carries the fleet number 9119 on the vehicle and itself as opposed to 99993:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...577247261/

Dan wot took the photo appears to have turned a lot of heads, there. Was he flashing more than his camera?

Since when has 5221 had a tacograph, was it retrofitted?

What is it with me and getting on TEN branded buses with cracked windows?

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(29 Jan 2016, 3:09 pm)Davie wrote What is it with me and getting on TEN branded buses with cracked windows?

6072:

As its windy and everything is flying everywhere, things are going to break... just like how a telephone line whipped around and took a rear window out of Arrivas 7529 on the X18 this morning...

Why do you have to post massive photos anyway, it takes an age to scroll.

(29 Jan 2016, 2:35 pm)Davie wrote Since when has 5221 had a tacograph, was it retrofitted?

Some ex-Highwayman Solars have tachographs fitted...

(29 Jan 2016, 5:35 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Some ex-Highwayman Solars have tachographs fitted...

I know 5227 (obiously) did, I maybe wrong but 5221 was never Highwayman branded?

(29 Jan 2016, 5:40 pm)Davie wrote I know 5227 (obiously) did, I maybe wrong but 5221 was never Highwayman branded?

You aren't. The only Loop to be branded for service 97 (and others) is 5218.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:35 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Some ex-Highwayman Solars have tachographs fitted...

5221 isn't ex-Highwayman, it was recently repainted out of it's ''Loop'' branding and into plain black.

(29 Jan 2016, 2:35 pm)Davie wrote Since when has 5221 had a tacograph, was it retrofitted?

5221 isn't tacho fitted. At least according to the company's official fleet allocation it's not.

4941, 4944, 4949, 4966, 4967, 5227 and 5228 are the Riverside Solars with a tacho fitted. In addition to that, 4918, 4921, 5235 and 5391, could also be used.

http://www.simplygo.com/download/publica...llocation/

(29 Jan 2016, 5:49 pm)Adrian wrote 5221 isn't tacho fitted. At least according to the company's official fleet allocation it's not.

4941, 4944, 4949, 4966, 4967, 5227 and 5228 are the Riverside Solars with a tacho fitted. In addition to that, 4918, 4921, 5235 and 5391, could also be used.

http://www.simplygo.com/download/publica...llocation/

Always thought the first of each batch had a Tachograph.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:53 pm)DanPicken wrote Always thought the first of each batch had a Tachograph.

5221 isnt the first of the batch?

(29 Jan 2016, 5:54 pm)S813 FVK wrote 5221 isnt the first of the batch?

I know but I thought more vehicles had a Tachograph.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:53 pm)DanPicken wrote Always thought the first of each batch had a Tachograph.

Likewise, albeit only with recent orders in the last few years. We all know 6071 has one from when it saw a lot of use on the TTX previously. I believe 6056 on the Angel has one too. Not sure about the Streetlites on the Coast & Country and Red Kite.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:55 pm)R852 PRG wrote Likewise, albeit only with recent orders in the last few years. We all know 6071 has one from when it saw a lot of use on the TTX previously. I believe 6056 on the Angel has one too. Not sure about the Streetlites on the Coast & Country and Red Kite.

5395 and 5410 have tachographs.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:55 pm)R852 PRG wrote Likewise, albeit only with recent orders in the last few years. We all know 6071 has one from when it saw a lot of use on the TTX previously. I believe 6056 on the Angel has one too. Not sure about the Streetlites on the Coast & Country and Red Kite.

8294 also has one. 3 See It Do it have one for some reason. 5395 & 5410 have ones.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:42 pm)S813 FVK wrote You aren't. The only Loop to be branded for service 97 (and others) is 5218.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:42 pm)R852 PRG wrote 5221 isn't ex-Highwayman, it was recently repainted out of it's ''Loop'' branding and into plain black.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:49 pm)Adrian wrote 5221 isn't tacho fitted. At least according to the company's official fleet allocation it's not.

4941, 4944, 4949, 4966, 4967, 5227 and 5228 are the Riverside Solars with a tacho fitted. In addition to that, 4918, 4921, 5235 and 5391, could also be used.

http://www.simplygo.com/download/publica...llocation/

Thanks all.

(29 Jan 2016, 6:10 pm)DanPicken wrote Guppy(3867)-309.

3866

Hello! First time contributor, though Ive long thought this is a great platform for discussion with some interesting debate.

Apologies if this has been previously discussed; does anybody know why 4973's branding for the X35 was changed at some point from 'every 30 minutes' to 'every 60 minutes'. I'm certain this route has been essentially the same since 2006!

See links to photos:

March 2014: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60671109@N08/13110067123/

Dec 2015: https://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N07/23552489070/