(25 May 2016, 3:52 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Customer got annoyed on 6034 as he thought someone stole the plug sockets
Driver explained it was a old bus

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Looking at the R&O Workings thread, I think that it's a wise choice to abandon the GKN mods for the Fab 56 and Cobalt Clipper. Given the nature of the 2x routes, if the need for deckers arose somewhere (Red Kite becoming a fully double deck operation etc), then the mentioned routes would be ideal candidates for StreetDecks due to the stop / start nature plus the potential fuel savings that could be acquired without any expensive modifications or downtime.

(25 May 2016, 3:52 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Customer got annoyed on 6034 as he thought someone stole the plug sockets
Driver explained it was a old bus

You couldn't make it up

Has 4974 been in service at Percy Main yet?

(25 May 2016, 8:47 pm)Tom wrote Has 4974 been in service at Percy Main yet?

Yes - on afternoon peak time 19s.

(25 May 2016, 8:58 pm)Dan wrote Yes - on afternoon peak time 19s.

Cheers

(Dan), this green arrow's rear display is messed up.
Looks like displaying bus reversing, badly, whilst moving.

https://flic.kr/p/Ht6EJu

Was on 6096 today and NSA's sometimes were cutting off before completing the sentence of the next stop.


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(25 May 2016, 10:31 pm)Jamie M wrote (Dan), this green arrow's rear display is messed up.
Looks like displaying bus reversing, badly, whilst moving.

https://flic.kr/p/Ht6EJu

Cheers. One for Hanover's attention!

(25 May 2016, 10:58 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Was on 6096 today and NSA's sometimes were cutting off before completing the sentence of the next stop.


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Cheers.

Based on the route testing I undertook, I think this is likely to be down to the fact that there's some stops on the 56 route which are very close together. If the bus is travelling quite fast between those two stops, it won't have enough time to announce the full thing.

(24 May 2016, 10:32 pm)Jimmi wrote Something I've noticed on Google Maps is that for Go North East, the bus stops now list the brand most services carry rather than the route number.

I think this is a bit confusing for just about every branded service, especially the brands which has more than one service number, such as the 28/28A or the 93/94.

I know it's been doing this for Arriva North East for a little while but there's list the brand and service number eg. Sapphire 7 and MAX X66.

The list has been updated to show brand and number such as Citylink 57, Citylink 58 etc

Dan, BHA's 6002 NSA is messed up around Houton. It just started sluring a word or two, which was absolute gibberish. Enroute to Newcastle.

I notice the CLS travelshop is no longer listed on the GNE site - has it closed down?

Just had two kids vaping right next to me on the 86. I'm really not impressed since they weren't being discreet about it. I can't complain without the ticket info (used all day), but not a happy bunny.

Buses for Simply Red at Emirates Riverside - 3 June

http://www.simplygo.com/news/buses-for-s...ide-3-june

5372 broke down in dawdon
4936 has came to the rescue

Anymore Prince Bishop Streetlites arrived?

(26 May 2016, 3:54 pm)Michael wrote Anymore Prince Bishop Streetlites arrived?

5428 entered service around Monday or Tuesday, After being on display at Riverside for the open event, I had it this morning.

(26 May 2016, 3:57 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote 5428 entered service around Monday or Tuesday, After being on display at Riverside for the open event, I had it this morning.

Thanks South, =)

(26 May 2016, 4:01 pm)Michael wrote Thanks South, =)

No Bother Michael

I think 5424 also entered service around that time too, By what I'm seeing id say its around 2 a week entering service, Though that of course could be wrong.

(26 May 2016, 4:10 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote No Bother Michael  

I think 5424 also entered service around that time too, By what I'm seeing id say its around 2 a week entering service, Though that of course could be wrong.

5424 was part of the second batch to enter service according to the News.

(26 May 2016, 4:10 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote No Bother Michael  

I think 5424 also entered service around that time too, By what I'm seeing id say its around 2 a week entering service, Though that of course could be wrong.

It looks like all the ones on the fleet list which say "Unallocated", have entered service.

Are 6018 and 6099 the regular allocation to peak 265

(26 May 2016, 4:25 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Are 6018 and 6099 the regular allocation to peak 265

There is no specific preferred output for Chester-le-Street. I think the board is booked any Volvo B7TL President.  It interworks with a scholars before doing the 265 from Framwellgate Moor to Seaham, then light back to the depot.

Why were both 39As aolars from Deptford today?
Didnt dan say A washington bus would be on

(26 May 2016, 4:30 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Why were both 39As aolars from Deptford today?
Didnt dan say A washington bus would be on

It could be one of the morning runs?

8261/71 have both lost the Northern branding but you can  see where  the vinyls have been removed, have 8262-65 also been debranded ?

(26 May 2016, 4:30 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Why were both 39As aolars from Deptford today?
Didnt dan say A washington bus would be on

3943 was on the 39A this evening, seen at 5pm in Sunderland City Centre heading towards Pennywell.

(26 May 2016, 4:37 pm)Michael wrote It could be one of the morning runs?

Nope. 4946 was on it.
I seen 3943 on 39A so it means the 1st peak run to pennywell is ran by Washington

(26 May 2016, 2:02 pm)Jamie M wrote Dan, BHA's 6002 NSA is messed up around Houton. It just started sluring a word or two, which was absolute gibberish. Enroute to Newcastle.

Emma's probably been on the gin.

(26 May 2016, 2:48 pm)Jamie M wrote Just had two kids vaping right next to me on the 86. I'm really not impressed since they weren't being discreet about it. I can't complain without the ticket info (used all day), but not a happy bunny.

The bus number and time should be enough to ID the route, driver etc.