(16 May 2016, 7:51 pm)mb134 wrote Full height Enviro 400's and B7's operated the route when it was in the hands of ANE, so I don't see height being an issue.

I believe a double decker is required due to the school runs at the beginning and end of the day.

I haven't seen too many single deckers on the 448 (and therefore 434) recently, with it being a red thing or a Gemini 2 every day I've seen it in the past few weeks.

That's correct.

Volvo B10BLEs allocated to the 434 on Saturdays, when there is no double deck contractual requirement for scholars service 448.

(16 May 2016, 8:03 pm)Dan wrote That's correct.

Volvo B10BLEs allocated to the 434 on Saturdays, when there is no double deck contractual requirement for scholars service 448.

That'll explain why I can never remember seeing a B10BLE on it then!

(16 May 2016, 8:05 am)Designline wrote I think it's because it is a full height Volvo B7 and some of the branches of the tree are too thick and could lead to a fatal accident and if I am not mistaken the is a bridge that is just able to fit east lance lolyn under. but lately the 434 has been operated by the X-WRG variety or 5166 or wright solars, also I do agree with thetravelman that 434 should be operated by minibus as the passenger numbers are quite low

It isn't a issue to do with height.

The reason 3941 didn't last long was because of it's reliability which they then tried with 3888 which I believe hasn't been all that great either as everytime I've tried to photo the 434 it's been 6116/6117 (Which is the same height as the Gemini 1s). Additionally there isn't really anywhere on the 434 route that has issues with trees. Not so sure about the 448 which interworks with the service, and then again the service has always used double decker buses.

The route needs a reliable vehicle especially when at it's nearest point (Bedlington Station), the bus is 12 miles away from Percy Main Depot

(16 May 2016, 7:59 pm)S813 FVK wrote 547 isn't withdrawn yet. I suspect it is being held as a replacement for 5292 until it returns (6037 was doing this job but it was withdrawn due to a mechanical issue that would be too costly to fix).

On the subject of allocations though, does anybody know what the AM scholars 831 runs onto? From what i was aware, the bus did the AM service, 689 and then PM service but recently, it has been turning left out of the school as if it was heading back to Stanley to do a V7/V8 or 30.

I believe it now runs a 30 starting from Lanchester. The previous journey from Stanley to Lanchester having been made school holidays only in the last service changes, presumably the bus that used to do that trip now being required somewhere else.

(16 May 2016, 10:22 pm)Wybus wrote I believe it now runs a 30 starting from Lanchester. The previous journey from Stanley to Lanchester having been made school holidays only in the last service changes, presumably the bus that used to do that trip now being required somewhere else.

Ah right thanks. I remember that change now - the 30 affected is the journey that ran into the school. Ive even seen it heading into Lanchester with 831 still on the destination, too.

Traveling up the A19 northbound in the car just passed easington turn off and there's a TTX broken down southbound causing traffic chaos, when I went past at 07:39 a red scania just turned up.


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There was an Ex Pronto President on a Percy Main school service his morning

(17 May 2016, 8:45 am)GMitchelhill wrote There was an Ex Pronto President on a Percy Main school service his morning

It was 6024 on the 794 / 681 scholars service - it's operated by Stanley, not Percy Main.

(17 May 2016, 6:56 am)cbma06 wrote Traveling up the A19 northbound in the car just passed easington turn off and there's a TTX broken down southbound causing traffic chaos, when I went past at 07:39 a red scania just turned up.


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That's the second time in less than a week.

Have percy main still got 3941 and 4903 they loaned yesterday

(17 May 2016, 12:14 pm)dannygee wrote Have percy main still got 3941 and 4903 they loaned yesterday

3941 is at riverside

(17 May 2016, 12:14 pm)dannygee wrote Have percy main still got 3941 and 4903 they loaned yesterday

Anyone who needs a photo of 4903 it's now at Stanley on loan.

(17 May 2016, 1:56 pm)Michael wrote Anyone who needs a photo of 4903 is now at Stanley on loan.

......and it is on the 6/X70/X71 today.

(17 May 2016, 3:02 pm)Jackamcardle wrote ......and it is on the 6/X70/X71 today.

Cheers Jack

(17 May 2016, 8:53 am)Dan wrote It was 6024 on the 794 / 681 scholars service - it's operated by Stanley, not Percy Main.

Does the 681 start from Newcastle Shopping Park?

5157 is now at Riverside and is on South Tyne 88/88A today.

(17 May 2016, 3:20 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Does the 681 start from Newcastle Shopping Park?

Service 681 (AM):

Chillingham Road - 0805
Wallsend Forum, Station Road - 0811
Wiltshire Drive, Powder Monkey - 0825
Willington Square - 0834
St Thomas More RC High School - 0839

(16 May 2016, 8:05 am)Designline wrote I think it's because it is a full height Volvo B7 and some of the branches of the tree are too thick and could lead to a fatal accident and if I am not mistaken the is a bridge that is just able to fit east lance lolyn under. but lately the 434 has been operated by the X-WRG variety or 5166 or wright solars, also I do agree with thetravelman that 434 should be operated by minibus as the passenger numbers are quite low

Which bridge will this be? As most of Arrivas types of deckers (B7TL/Olympian/E400/DB250) have operated the 30/34 in the past and there has been no incidents.

There were also no low bridges on the former 30 and 34...! 

And for trees - no trees that caused problems for double deck operation on the 30 or 34 either!

Is the Wright Streetlite WF still on the 82/82A/82B or has it moved over to the 85/86 this week?

EDIT from my post above, It was actually 5167 and that vehicle is a Riverside one so 5157 hasn't gone to Riverside.

Apologies.

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(17 May 2016, 3:51 pm)Michael wrote Is the Wright Streetlite WF still on the 82/82A/82B or has it moved over to the 85/86 this week?

I think it started its trial on the 85/86 on Saturday so should be on there I believe.

(17 May 2016, 4:00 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote EDIT from my post above, It was actually 5167 and that vehicle is a Riverside one so 5157 hasn't gone to Riverside.

Apologies.

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I think it started its trial on the 85/86 on Saturday so should be on there I believe.

Thanks for the info =)

3 more Streetlites have supposedly arrived today... not confirmed thought i would share.

(17 May 2016, 5:02 pm)Michael wrote 3 more Streetlites have supposedly arrived today... not confirmed thought i would share.

Who has told you that like?

(17 May 2016, 5:05 pm)citaro5284 wrote Who has told you that like?

A friend :

I take it, its not true

Will the deptford renowns still be in service on Saturday ?

(17 May 2016, 3:51 pm)Michael wrote Is the Wright Streetlite WF still on the 82/82A/82B or has it moved over to the 85/86 this week?

The Streetlite WF was on the 82/82A in Birtley this morning when I passed around 07:20.

Which Prince Bishop Solar was on the 82 this morning, seen it been swapped over with a B7TL President at around 09:40am as I was getting on the X1 heading to work.

Red solar on the 99 just saw go along timber beach road

(17 May 2016, 8:47 pm)Malarkey wrote Which Prince Bishop Solar was on the 82 this morning, seen it been swapped over with a B7TL President at around 09:40am as I was getting on the X1 heading to work.

5211 - it was loaned to Washington for the morning run out (similar to 5213 at Chester-le-Street recently) before going to Saltmeadows for repaint.

Looks like 4903s transfer to Stanley is a bit more permanent than a loan since it has been noted on the official GNE allocation document which doesnt usually happen. Could this see off 547?