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Dan

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13 Feb 2016, 6:04 pm #341
(13 Feb 2016, 12:59 pm)dodsy Blaydon racers go under the 14ft3" bridge in Dunston, Volvo B5LH Gemini's are 14ft5" I believe...

Yes, Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvos cannot (or should not) be allocated to service 49, due to this bridge. They only just fit under.
Dan
13 Feb 2016, 6:04 pm #341

(13 Feb 2016, 12:59 pm)dodsy Blaydon racers go under the 14ft3" bridge in Dunston, Volvo B5LH Gemini's are 14ft5" I believe...

Yes, Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvos cannot (or should not) be allocated to service 49, due to this bridge. They only just fit under.

L469 YVK



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13 Feb 2016, 6:32 pm #342
(13 Feb 2016, 3:24 pm)grandad Would Streetdecks to the current spec (tables etc) work on the X85. Might take commuters from the train?

You know what it is? If both services were to show good growth, that wouldn't be a bad idea! A similar layout to Transdev's Route 36 B5TLs with 2+1 seating upstairs would be brilliant and could well even take some more punters of the train.
L469 YVK
13 Feb 2016, 6:32 pm #342

(13 Feb 2016, 3:24 pm)grandad Would Streetdecks to the current spec (tables etc) work on the X85. Might take commuters from the train?

You know what it is? If both services were to show good growth, that wouldn't be a bad idea! A similar layout to Transdev's Route 36 B5TLs with 2+1 seating upstairs would be brilliant and could well even take some more punters of the train.

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13 Feb 2016, 6:36 pm #343
I've been under said Bridge on a Gemini and it was a very tight squeeze.
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Rapidsnap
13 Feb 2016, 6:36 pm #343

I've been under said Bridge on a Gemini and it was a very tight squeeze.

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13 Feb 2016, 8:11 pm #344
Does anyone jnow if GNE are doing the metro replacements on the major closure between shiremoor and tynemouth?
dannygee
13 Feb 2016, 8:11 pm #344

Does anyone jnow if GNE are doing the metro replacements on the major closure between shiremoor and tynemouth?

Davie

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13 Feb 2016, 9:47 pm #345
Has 542 been withdrawn?
Davie
13 Feb 2016, 9:47 pm #345

Has 542 been withdrawn?

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14 Feb 2016, 12:59 am #346
(13 Feb 2016, 6:04 pm)Dan Yes, Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvos cannot (or should not) be allocated to service 49, due to this bridge. They only just fit under.

Yeah all depends on who's driving it I suppose, they do fit but some will stop and refuse.
dodsy
14 Feb 2016, 12:59 am #346

(13 Feb 2016, 6:04 pm)Dan Yes, Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvos cannot (or should not) be allocated to service 49, due to this bridge. They only just fit under.

Yeah all depends on who's driving it I suppose, they do fit but some will stop and refuse.

Andreos1



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14 Feb 2016, 7:08 pm #347
Has anyone seen what loads are like Washington bound on the 2's since their move away from Park Lane?

I have never used the service eastbound since the changes as Park Lane suits me better and gives better choice/alternatives.
I wondered if I was in the minority or if people are commiting to getting it from the on street stops.
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Feb 2016, 7:08 pm #347

Has anyone seen what loads are like Washington bound on the 2's since their move away from Park Lane?

I have never used the service eastbound since the changes as Park Lane suits me better and gives better choice/alternatives.
I wondered if I was in the minority or if people are commiting to getting it from the on street stops.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



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14 Feb 2016, 7:13 pm #348
(14 Feb 2016, 7:08 pm)Andreos1 Has anyone seen what loads are like Washington bound on the 2's since their move away from Park Lane?

I have never used the service eastbound since the changes as Park Lane suits me better and gives better choice/alternatives.
I wondered if I was in the minority or if people are commiting to getting it from the on street stops.

Ye, they seem to be steady although it depends on time of the day and what day it is, i normally see them around 4pm-5pm on a evening and they can get quite busy, this is from the Holmeside stop, not sure on the winter gardens one.
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Michael
14 Feb 2016, 7:13 pm #348

(14 Feb 2016, 7:08 pm)Andreos1 Has anyone seen what loads are like Washington bound on the 2's since their move away from Park Lane?

I have never used the service eastbound since the changes as Park Lane suits me better and gives better choice/alternatives.
I wondered if I was in the minority or if people are commiting to getting it from the on street stops.

Ye, they seem to be steady although it depends on time of the day and what day it is, i normally see them around 4pm-5pm on a evening and they can get quite busy, this is from the Holmeside stop, not sure on the winter gardens one.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

BusLoverMum



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14 Feb 2016, 7:39 pm #349
(14 Feb 2016, 7:08 pm)Andreos1 Has anyone seen what loads are like Washington bound on the 2's since their move away from Park Lane?

I have never used the service eastbound since the changes as Park Lane suits me better and gives better choice/alternatives.
I wondered if I was in the minority or if people are commiting to getting it from the on street stops.

I expect that it picks up more people who live on the route, rather than those specifically travelling to the galleries.
BusLoverMum
14 Feb 2016, 7:39 pm #349

(14 Feb 2016, 7:08 pm)Andreos1 Has anyone seen what loads are like Washington bound on the 2's since their move away from Park Lane?

I have never used the service eastbound since the changes as Park Lane suits me better and gives better choice/alternatives.
I wondered if I was in the minority or if people are commiting to getting it from the on street stops.

I expect that it picks up more people who live on the route, rather than those specifically travelling to the galleries.

Andreos1



14,240
14 Feb 2016, 7:58 pm #350
(14 Feb 2016, 7:13 pm)Michael Ye, they seem to be steady although it depends on time of the day and what day it is, i normally see them around 4pm-5pm on a evening and they can get quite busy, this is from the Holmeside stop, not sure on the winter gardens one.

If I ever walk up Holmeside, I have always said I would get it if it was there or approaching.
Never seen it yet.

(14 Feb 2016, 7:39 pm)BusLoverMum I expect that it picks up more people who live on the route, rather than those specifically travelling to the galleries.

My thoughts exactly, but if going as far as the hospital are you better off going to Park Lane or waiting for a 2?

As far as Barnwell or Shiney?

It is the only option for people travelling beyond those points (unless they're off to.the Galleries) and then there is the 8.
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Feb 2016, 7:58 pm #350

(14 Feb 2016, 7:13 pm)Michael Ye, they seem to be steady although it depends on time of the day and what day it is, i normally see them around 4pm-5pm on a evening and they can get quite busy, this is from the Holmeside stop, not sure on the winter gardens one.

If I ever walk up Holmeside, I have always said I would get it if it was there or approaching.
Never seen it yet.

(14 Feb 2016, 7:39 pm)BusLoverMum I expect that it picks up more people who live on the route, rather than those specifically travelling to the galleries.

My thoughts exactly, but if going as far as the hospital are you better off going to Park Lane or waiting for a 2?

As far as Barnwell or Shiney?

It is the only option for people travelling beyond those points (unless they're off to.the Galleries) and then there is the 8.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



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14 Feb 2016, 8:00 pm #351
A photo of repainted 5210 has appeared on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/24399814473/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal

I'm 50/50 on the colours, not sure if it suits the Scania or not.
Edited 14 Feb 2016, 8:02 pm by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
14 Feb 2016, 8:00 pm #351

A photo of repainted 5210 has appeared on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/24399814473/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal

I'm 50/50 on the colours, not sure if it suits the Scania or not.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
14 Feb 2016, 8:06 pm #352
(14 Feb 2016, 8:00 pm)Michael A photo of repainted 5210 has appeared on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/24399814473/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal

I'm 50/50 on the colours, not sure if it suits the Scania or not.

I'm a real fan of the new livery both on the MPDs and the 5210. No doubt will look even better once the Solos arrive and branding is applied.
S813 FVK
14 Feb 2016, 8:06 pm #352

(14 Feb 2016, 8:00 pm)Michael A photo of repainted 5210 has appeared on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/24399814473/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal

I'm 50/50 on the colours, not sure if it suits the Scania or not.

I'm a real fan of the new livery both on the MPDs and the 5210. No doubt will look even better once the Solos arrive and branding is applied.

Michael



19,175
14 Feb 2016, 8:11 pm #353
(14 Feb 2016, 8:06 pm)S813 FVK I'm a real fan of the new livery both on the MPDs and the 5210. No doubt will look even better once the Solos arrive and branding is applied.

I think the Blue and Yellow suit the MPD's better... not sure why, must be me. 

Looking forward to seeing the branding applied.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
14 Feb 2016, 8:11 pm #353

(14 Feb 2016, 8:06 pm)S813 FVK I'm a real fan of the new livery both on the MPDs and the 5210. No doubt will look even better once the Solos arrive and branding is applied.

I think the Blue and Yellow suit the MPD's better... not sure why, must be me. 

Looking forward to seeing the branding applied.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

BusLoverMum



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14 Feb 2016, 9:17 pm #354
(14 Feb 2016, 7:58 pm)Andreos1 If I ever walk up Holmeside, I have always said I would get it if it was there or approaching.
Never seen it yet.


My thoughts exactly, but if going as far as the hospital are you better off going to Park Lane or waiting for a 2?

As far as Barnwell or Shiney?

It is the only option for people travelling beyond those points (unless they're off to.the Galleries) and then there is the 8.

Off the top of my head, there's the see it do it (35 or 36, can't remember) and the 78 which pass the hospital, from Park Lane, at the very least. Whichever option it's worth taking to go that far probably largely depends on whether you're traveling on from another service, which one it is and so on.
BusLoverMum
14 Feb 2016, 9:17 pm #354

(14 Feb 2016, 7:58 pm)Andreos1 If I ever walk up Holmeside, I have always said I would get it if it was there or approaching.
Never seen it yet.


My thoughts exactly, but if going as far as the hospital are you better off going to Park Lane or waiting for a 2?

As far as Barnwell or Shiney?

It is the only option for people travelling beyond those points (unless they're off to.the Galleries) and then there is the 8.

Off the top of my head, there's the see it do it (35 or 36, can't remember) and the 78 which pass the hospital, from Park Lane, at the very least. Whichever option it's worth taking to go that far probably largely depends on whether you're traveling on from another service, which one it is and so on.

South Tyne Lad

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14 Feb 2016, 9:38 pm #355
(14 Feb 2016, 8:00 pm)Michael A photo of repainted 5210 has appeared on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/24399814473/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal

I'm 50/50 on the colours, not sure if it suits the Scania or not.

If they could change the front end to match the curves of the Wright Body then it would look ok. Though the Solos will suit it.
South Tyne Lad
14 Feb 2016, 9:38 pm #355

(14 Feb 2016, 8:00 pm)Michael A photo of repainted 5210 has appeared on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/24399814473/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal

I'm 50/50 on the colours, not sure if it suits the Scania or not.

If they could change the front end to match the curves of the Wright Body then it would look ok. Though the Solos will suit it.

BusLoverMum



5,285
14 Feb 2016, 9:43 pm #356
(14 Feb 2016, 9:38 pm)South Tyne Lad If they could change the front end to match the curves of the Wright Body then it would look ok. Though the Solos will suit it.

It'll look fantastic on the solos, so long as it goes down and around the windscreen, like the claret on the Ventures.
BusLoverMum
14 Feb 2016, 9:43 pm #356

(14 Feb 2016, 9:38 pm)South Tyne Lad If they could change the front end to match the curves of the Wright Body then it would look ok. Though the Solos will suit it.

It'll look fantastic on the solos, so long as it goes down and around the windscreen, like the claret on the Ventures.

Michael



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14 Feb 2016, 10:28 pm #357
(14 Feb 2016, 9:17 pm)BusLoverMum Off the top of my head, there's the see it do it (35 or 36, can't remember) and the 78 which pass the hospital, from Park Lane, at the very least. Whichever option it's worth taking to go that far probably largely depends on whether you're traveling on from another service, which one it is and so on.

The 8A, 39 and 700 also run from Park Lane to Sunderland Hospital.

In all honestly i think we have way to many buses to the hospital however its an important place so the links must be good for it.

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GNE services:

2/2A - Every 10 minutes
8A - certain runs
35/36 - Every 15 minutes
35A - Every 30 minutes
39 - Every 15 minutes
78/78A - Every 30 minutes
99 - Every 60 minutes
99A - Certain runs.
700 - Every 15 minutes

Stagecoach services:

5/5A - Every 30 minutes
16 - Every 10 minutes
18/19 - Every 30 minutes 

Nexus:

135/136 - Every 60 minutes.
Edited 14 Feb 2016, 10:38 pm by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
14 Feb 2016, 10:28 pm #357

(14 Feb 2016, 9:17 pm)BusLoverMum Off the top of my head, there's the see it do it (35 or 36, can't remember) and the 78 which pass the hospital, from Park Lane, at the very least. Whichever option it's worth taking to go that far probably largely depends on whether you're traveling on from another service, which one it is and so on.

The 8A, 39 and 700 also run from Park Lane to Sunderland Hospital.

In all honestly i think we have way to many buses to the hospital however its an important place so the links must be good for it.

-----

GNE services:

2/2A - Every 10 minutes
8A - certain runs
35/36 - Every 15 minutes
35A - Every 30 minutes
39 - Every 15 minutes
78/78A - Every 30 minutes
99 - Every 60 minutes
99A - Certain runs.
700 - Every 15 minutes

Stagecoach services:

5/5A - Every 30 minutes
16 - Every 10 minutes
18/19 - Every 30 minutes 

Nexus:

135/136 - Every 60 minutes.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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15 Feb 2016, 11:17 am #358
Fleet News: 15/02/2016

The first Wright StreetDeck for the re-branded X21 Castles Express has been delivered and is 6302: NK16 BXB.
Go North East
15 Feb 2016, 11:17 am #358

Fleet News: 15/02/2016

The first Wright StreetDeck for the re-branded X21 Castles Express has been delivered and is 6302: NK16 BXB.

Michael



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15 Feb 2016, 11:21 am #359
The bot seems to be behind, the fleet news was updated ages ago but its just post it now... bug?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
15 Feb 2016, 11:21 am #359

The bot seems to be behind, the fleet news was updated ages ago but its just post it now... bug?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

park5354



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15 Feb 2016, 11:44 am #360
(15 Feb 2016, 11:21 am)Michael The bot seems to be behind, the fleet news was updated ages ago but its just post it now... bug?

The swop of 3941/3859 has not been noted.
park5354
15 Feb 2016, 11:44 am #360

(15 Feb 2016, 11:21 am)Michael The bot seems to be behind, the fleet news was updated ages ago but its just post it now... bug?

The swop of 3941/3859 has not been noted.

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