What board is the Optare Metrocity on today?

At least one, if not both, of the ex-Pronto Presidents at Stanley have been debranded

Anyone after the Hexham loan Solos:

9106 is on 683
9105 has just replaced 556 on the 0959 687

What board is the Optare Metrocity on today?

It should be the same as yesterday expect for the 0722 20 South Shields - Durham.

Not 100% sure though.

Since when have the angels had "bus reversing" in their programs?

6301 is full and standing on the X21.

9108 ( aka 9102 ) is not on the same diagram as in the week, 5204 is on that diagram

6301 is full and standing on the X21.

And the Next stop announcement's aren't working

9108 has just past me on the 20 to South Shields in East Herrington

9108 has just past me on the 20 to South Shields in East Herrington

Should be the 11:45am one, if its not running late, should get to south shields for 12:35pm then the 12:42pm - 20A to Durham... if that's correct!

Should be the 11:45am one, if its not running late, should get to south shields for 12:35pm then the 12:42pm - 20A to Durham... if that's correct!

It's the 20A to South Shields.

Jumpy screen problems, again, this time on a cobalt hclipper. And I'm using the USB so it's definitely not my charging adaptor.

Didn't have the kproblem with the seat back USB on the arriva omnicity last week.

Should be the 11:45am one, if its not running late, should get to south shields for 12:35pm then the 12:42pm - 20A to Durham... if that's correct!

12:42 to Durham
14:15 to Shields
16:02 to Durham
17:45 to Sunderland for a 18:4* finish

A newly repainted, and very smart looking, 5244 has expired on Bedlington Front Street

Anyone after the Hexham loan Solos:

9106 is on 683
9105 has just replaced 556 on the 0959 687

9104 on 681/X81/185
I MISSED THEM!!!
I did get repainted 557 (now in GNE red) on the 682

At least one, if not both, of the ex-Pronto Presidents at Stanley have been debranded

6037 has definitely been debranded. Retains its Italian flag around the destination, though.

Since when have the angels had "bus reversing" in their programs?

Since 6th March.

The 11-plate Red Arrows (should) follow suit next week, all being well.

672 (NK16 BXO) is at Percy Main Depot for Driver Familiarisation - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

Prior to the above photo been taken, I took another near one of the drivers cars, one of the drivers collared me and asked what I was doing, I advised I was getting a photo of 672, he then politely offered to take me as far as the "Yellow Lines", at the entrance of the rear garage to get a close up shot, I did ask if I would therefore be trespassing on GNE Property with the way the street the Depot is on is, and if he would get into any trouble for allowing me to take the photo, the Driver advised it was fine as long as I did not cross the "Yellow Lines" into the garage, in which case I would need a Hi-Vis on, after confirming with the driver it was ok, I was quite happy to go up and take the photo.

Original photo from the main road attached below.

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Does anyone know why a Riverside based Nexus Solo Sr has just passed me near Concord?

Does anyone know why a Riverside based Nexus Solo Sr has just passed me near Concord?

Service 85

672 (NK16 BXO) is at Percy Main Depot for Driver Familiarisation - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

It's been there since Thursday. Bazza got a photo of it just before it left Saltmeadows Road to go to Percy Main:

672 Go North East Optare Solo SR by Diamond One, on Flickr

Does anyone know why a Riverside based Nexus Solo Sr has just passed me near Concord?

Evening secured 85/86 journeys are operated by Riverside, with a "Nexus" branded Solo SR.

Evening secured 85/86 journeys are operated by Riverside, with a "Nexus" branded Solo SR.

Thanks!

It's been there since Thursday. Bazza got a photo of it just before it left Saltmeadows Road to go to Percy Main:

672 Go North East Optare Solo SR by Diamond One, on Flickr


Evening secured 85/86 journeys are operated by Riverside, with a "Nexus" branded Solo SR.

Although 5390 operated the 85 last night.

Although 5390 operated the 85 last night.

The Byker ASDA A1/A2/A3 services require a minibus due to the nature of the route. When 563 cannot be allocated to this service, a "Nexus" branded Solo SR must cover it.

The usual process is for the "Nexus" branded Solo SR to come off service 516, and this service to gain a long wheelbase Solo from service 353. Service 353 is then allocated a red Optare Versa.

However, service 516 was allocated 5390 yesterday. This service runs onto the evening 85, which is the reason why you saw it on there.

The Byker ASDA A1/A2/A3 services require a minibus due to the nature of the route. When 563 cannot be allocated to this service, a "Nexus" branded Solo SR must cover it.

The usual process is for the "Nexus" branded Solo SR to come off service 516, and this service to gain a long wheelbase Solo from service 353. Service 353 is then allocated a red Optare Versa.

However, service 516 was allocated 5390 yesterday. This service runs onto the evening 85, which is the reason why you saw it on there.

Ah right, Where does driver changeovers take place on evening 85/86s?

Ah right, Where does driver changeovers take place on evening 85/86s?

I'm not sure they do a changeover? I've thought this before, and when I've been sat down Concord for food, I've never actually noticed it happening.

The routes are quite slack on an evening, and they're often sat for 10 minutes at Concord, before going back out. I think there's only about 4 hours worth of Riverside service on an evening.

Will 9104 be transfering to deptford after use at hexham or back to optare

Will 9104 be transfering to deptford after use at hexham or back to optare

It'll probably go back to Optare.

Why are the ex pronto buses not been painted red

Why are the ex pronto buses not been painted red

See this post.