Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2016
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2016
(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.
(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.
(17 Mar 2016, 3:04 pm)Michael What time is 9102 due at South Shields?
(17 Mar 2016, 3:04 pm)Michael What time is 9102 due at South Shields?
(17 Mar 2016, 3:11 pm)Jimmi If I've worked this out right, it should be the 15:59 20 from Durham Bus Station then the 17:40 20 from South Shields - Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
Matthew (Jimmi) is not to be held responsible if these times are incorrect or the bus is removed from service.
(17 Mar 2016, 3:11 pm)Jimmi If I've worked this out right, it should be the 15:59 20 from Durham Bus Station then the 17:40 20 from South Shields - Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
Matthew (Jimmi) is not to be held responsible if these times are incorrect or the bus is removed from service.
(17 Mar 2016, 3:06 pm)LeeCalder So I take it the 20 goes straight to South Shields via nowhere?
From one extreme to another, taking an eternity to scroll and now there's no via points!
(17 Mar 2016, 3:06 pm)LeeCalder So I take it the 20 goes straight to South Shields via nowhere?
From one extreme to another, taking an eternity to scroll and now there's no via points!
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.
They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.
They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.
They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.
They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!
(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.
(17 Mar 2016, 3:01 pm)Jimmi You'll be pleased to hear that I did actually get a photo of 9102, before I turned totally insane!
Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
This photo's okay, but I had something better planned which sadly was unachievable due to it being removed from service whilst I was waiting for the photo leaving me stood like a numpty in the Houghton-le-Spring area for half an hour.
If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?
is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?
The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!
(17 Mar 2016, 4:01 pm)BusLoverMum I love the "enhancing the environment" claim. "Not destroying the environment any more than it needs to." isn't quite as snappy, though.
(17 Mar 2016, 4:01 pm)BusLoverMum I love the "enhancing the environment" claim. "Not destroying the environment any more than it needs to." isn't quite as snappy, though.
(17 Mar 2016, 9:16 am)Jimmi Yes! It's the 09:12 20 from Durham Bus Station. I'm on it right now!Did you ride it?
(17 Mar 2016, 12:20 pm)Jimmi 9102 has been removed from the 20 and I saw it heading though Houghton-le-Spring not in service, presumably it's going to be dropped back in service somewhere along the route. Fuming as I was stood just outside Houghton-le-Spring Town Centre waiting for it for half an hour and I planned a brilliant shot as wellDeptford broke it...
(17 Mar 2016, 9:16 am)Jimmi Yes! It's the 09:12 20 from Durham Bus Station. I'm on it right now!Did you ride it?
(17 Mar 2016, 12:20 pm)Jimmi 9102 has been removed from the 20 and I saw it heading though Houghton-le-Spring not in service, presumably it's going to be dropped back in service somewhere along the route. Fuming as I was stood just outside Houghton-le-Spring Town Centre waiting for it for half an hour and I planned a brilliant shot as wellDeptford broke it...
(17 Mar 2016, 3:31 pm)Dan Lee's interest in destination displays is admirable but comes across as yet another instance of enthusiasts not appreciating the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, especially where there is third party involvement.
(17 Mar 2016, 3:31 pm)Dan Lee's interest in destination displays is admirable but comes across as yet another instance of enthusiasts not appreciating the work and processes that go on behind the scenes, especially where there is third party involvement.
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.
They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!
(17 Mar 2016, 3:24 pm)citaro5284 Mobitec blind and had to get Optare to build the blind - exactly the same as the 3 Optare Solo's at Hexham.
They do not have time to spend building destinations with all the via points in!!
(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?
is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?
The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!
(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?
is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?
The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?
Deptford broke it...
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?
Deptford broke it...
Do you think GNE are likely to invest into any other bus supplier other than Wrightbus, for the foreseeable future, in terms of a full size single decker or even a double decker.
I know they use Optare for the Solos (of which I really like the new ones) but I like the idea of a varied mixed fleet, I understand that this isn't always cost effective from a maintenance point of view or from a driver training point of view.
I think it would be nice to see maybe some new Mercs, Scanias or Optares added to the fleet in future orders.
I think a nice new Merc on the TynedaleXpress would be great! (My Opinion I know)
I'm not trying to say there is anything wrong with the Streetlites or Streetdecks, infact I like both.
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Deptford broke it...
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Did you ride it?
(17 Mar 2016, 4:09 pm)DanPicken Deptford broke it...
(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?
is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?
The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!
(17 Mar 2016, 4:07 pm)thetravelman If the new Solos for Hexham are going to be launched next week, when will the Scania Wright Solar and MPDs receive their new look branding to match?
is there going to be a Launch event for Tynedale Links?
The New branding for both Tynedale Links and AD122 looks great!
Should maybe be pointed out, if it hasnt been already, that the Metrocity carries the fleet number 9108 on the vehicle itself:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/2576...ateposted/