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05 Apr 2016, 10:09 am #101
(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

Bus Operators are still going for Euro 5 Vehicles while they can to save money.
The same Euro 6 Daimler engine in the Solos is also in the Euro 6 Streetlite and Streetdeck,

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05 Apr 2016, 10:09 am #101

(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

Bus Operators are still going for Euro 5 Vehicles while they can to save money.
The same Euro 6 Daimler engine in the Solos is also in the Euro 6 Streetlite and Streetdeck,


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05 Apr 2016, 10:20 am #102
(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

Euro 6 buses are more expensive than Euro 5, with very little benefit to the operator.

There isn't a Euro 5 option available on the StreetDeck, but Optare are offering both Euro 5 and Euro 6 on their Solo SR models.
Dan
05 Apr 2016, 10:20 am #102

(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

Euro 6 buses are more expensive than Euro 5, with very little benefit to the operator.

There isn't a Euro 5 option available on the StreetDeck, but Optare are offering both Euro 5 and Euro 6 on their Solo SR models.

Jimmi



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05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am #103
The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!
Jimmi
05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am #103

The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!

Tom



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05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am #104
(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!

I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.
Tom
05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am #104

(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!

I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

Davie

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05 Apr 2016, 10:49 am #105
(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!

I very rarely use the X66 for that reason (And the fact I hate Streetlite's!).

(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

I use the 49/49A anyway, as I think the Citaro's on them are far better than any Streetlite.
Davie
05 Apr 2016, 10:49 am #105

(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!

I very rarely use the X66 for that reason (And the fact I hate Streetlite's!).

(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

I use the 49/49A anyway, as I think the Citaro's on them are far better than any Streetlite.

Andreos1



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05 Apr 2016, 11:22 am #106
(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

I've been using the 49's between the two points for a good while now.
The improvements to the Western Bypass will probably see me use the car more, rather than faff on with changing buses.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
05 Apr 2016, 11:22 am #106

(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

I've been using the 49's between the two points for a good while now.
The improvements to the Western Bypass will probably see me use the car more, rather than faff on with changing buses.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Jimmi



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05 Apr 2016, 11:24 am #107
(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!
Since this post I tried to carry on only for my knee to give way completely resulting in me nearly dropping to the floor a few times. This has been met with people either ripping the p*** out of me with some even showing concern and asking if I am alright. Also the stress and anger of this has left me feeling light headed so I now fear I'm going to black out.
Jimmi
05 Apr 2016, 11:24 am #107

(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke!
Since this post I tried to carry on only for my knee to give way completely resulting in me nearly dropping to the floor a few times. This has been met with people either ripping the p*** out of me with some even showing concern and asking if I am alright. Also the stress and anger of this has left me feeling light headed so I now fear I'm going to black out.

Davie

Banned

2,783
05 Apr 2016, 11:37 am #108
Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.
Davie
05 Apr 2016, 11:37 am #108

Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.

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05 Apr 2016, 1:09 pm #109
(05 Apr 2016, 11:37 am)Davie Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.

At least there's free wifi so they can track the next bus on the app  Big Grin Big Grin

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
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05 Apr 2016, 1:09 pm #109

(05 Apr 2016, 11:37 am)Davie Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.

At least there's free wifi so they can track the next bus on the app  Big Grin Big Grin


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

05 Apr 2016, 2:08 pm #110
542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out

4842
Best bus ever
biglugs@yahoo.com
05 Apr 2016, 2:08 pm #110

542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out


4842
Best bus ever

Dan

Site Administrator

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05 Apr 2016, 2:10 pm #111
(05 Apr 2016, 2:08 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out

548 has been withdrawn.
Dan
05 Apr 2016, 2:10 pm #111

(05 Apr 2016, 2:08 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out

548 has been withdrawn.

05 Apr 2016, 2:36 pm #112
(05 Apr 2016, 2:10 pm)Dan 548 has been withdrawn.

Rip 548 a brill bus
At least it covered alot of milage

4842
Best bus ever
biglugs@yahoo.com
05 Apr 2016, 2:36 pm #112

(05 Apr 2016, 2:10 pm)Dan 548 has been withdrawn.

Rip 548 a brill bus
At least it covered alot of milage


4842
Best bus ever

Jamie M

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05 Apr 2016, 4:05 pm #113
Wrong thread!
Jamie M
05 Apr 2016, 4:05 pm #113

Wrong thread!

Michael



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05 Apr 2016, 4:34 pm #114
(05 Apr 2016, 4:05 pm)Jamie M 6117 - 1
3822 – x32

Wrong thread Jamie =)

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
05 Apr 2016, 4:34 pm #114

(05 Apr 2016, 4:05 pm)Jamie M 6117 - 1
3822 – x32

Wrong thread Jamie =)


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

05 Apr 2016, 4:57 pm #115
9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham

4842
Best bus ever
biglugs@yahoo.com
05 Apr 2016, 4:57 pm #115

9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham


4842
Best bus ever

Ryan99



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05 Apr 2016, 4:58 pm #116
Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?
Ryan99
05 Apr 2016, 4:58 pm #116

Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?

05 Apr 2016, 5:06 pm #117
(05 Apr 2016, 4:57 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham

And will now do the 18:14 X20 to Sunderland, I'm going to board it.

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05 Apr 2016, 5:06 pm #117

(05 Apr 2016, 4:57 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham

And will now do the 18:14 X20 to Sunderland, I'm going to board it.


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05 Apr 2016, 7:45 pm #118
(05 Apr 2016, 4:58 pm)Ryan99 Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?

Soon I hope
NK53 TKT
05 Apr 2016, 7:45 pm #118

(05 Apr 2016, 4:58 pm)Ryan99 Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?

Soon I hope

05 Apr 2016, 8:01 pm #119
(05 Apr 2016, 7:45 pm)NK53 TKT Soon I hope

Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.

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South Tyne Lad
05 Apr 2016, 8:01 pm #119

(05 Apr 2016, 7:45 pm)NK53 TKT Soon I hope

Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.


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05 Apr 2016, 8:03 pm #120
(05 Apr 2016, 8:01 pm)South Tyne Lad Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.

Still have 9 Red Arrows B9s to repaint and brand. Can't imagine they will hold up the Loop branding because of this, though.
S813 FVK
05 Apr 2016, 8:03 pm #120

(05 Apr 2016, 8:01 pm)South Tyne Lad Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.

Still have 9 Red Arrows B9s to repaint and brand. Can't imagine they will hold up the Loop branding because of this, though.

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