514 is the latest mpd to have its interior done

(29 Oct 2013, 6:19 pm)Liam wrote As initially discussed last month here: http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...hp?tid=491&pid=14175#pid14175

To add to the branding, the rear of the vehicle may be used to promote Hexham's Christmas Countdown.

maybe he was just reminding everyone?

Iv'e just noticed that the timetable for the 58 has being updated to the new design and Versa. http://www.simplygo.com/download/publication/53742

Will 3964 be transferred to Hexham?

With the Lambton Worm getting the Drifter Versas. Which of the two formerly DAF services do you think got the best upgrade?

Waggonway or Lambton Worm?

Having had my first week on the Waggonway (and already having a bloody DAF back on it ) I'm not loving the Solars

(29 Oct 2013, 7:06 pm)Michael wrote Iv'e just noticed that the timetable for the 58 has being updated to the new design and Versa. http://www.simplygo.com/download/publication/53742

Could represent that they are about to start arriving woooooooo! Can't wait

(29 Oct 2013, 8:30 pm)gtomlinson wrote With the Lambton Worm getting the Drifter Versas. Which of the two formerly DAF services do you think got the best upgrade?

Waggonway or Lambton Worm?

Having had my first week on the Waggonway (and already having a bloody DAF back on it ) I'm not loving the Solars

Whats up with the Solars?

Have any of the Saltwell Park Versas been in the paintshop yet? And how many drifters have been done now?

(29 Oct 2013, 8:30 pm)gtomlinson wrote With the Lambton Worm getting the Drifter Versas. Which of the two formerly DAF services do you think got the best upgrade?

Waggonway or Lambton Worm?

Having had my first week on the Waggonway (and already having a bloody DAF back on it ) I'm not loving the Solars

The Versa's on drifter are decent and the MetroLink Solars were also decent IMO. So I think it's pretty similar really. I mean the drifter Versa's are newer but I can't see Versa's been good on the 28 route.

Without looking back in weeks of posts, did you ever get a Connections 4 flyer through your door Andreos1 ? Plus, is Fencehouses all one word or is it Fence Houses ? Just a bit curious !!!

(29 Oct 2013, 8:17 pm)Tom wrote Will 3964 be transferred to Hexham?

What have they got that would require a decker?

(29 Oct 2013, 8:35 pm)Andreos1 wrote Whats up with the Solars?

I sense your tone is like 'Christ, whats wrong now?'

I dislike the Solars. Bizarrely not as comfy as the DAFs with questionable legroom, as equally as unreliable (service has not improved at all) and they take tight turns like the Titanic

Just wait until December 9th when I move and turn my full fury on the 21 (though I might jump ship to Arriva's X2)

(29 Oct 2013, 9:06 pm)gtomlinson wrote I sense your tone is like 'Christ, whats wrong now?' :D

I dislike the Solars. Bizarrely not as comfy as the DAFs with questionable legroom, as equally as unreliable (service has not improved at all) and they take tight turns like the Titanic

Just wait until December 9th when I move and turn my full fury on the 21 :D:D (though I might jump ship to Arriva's X2)

In terms of buses, I'd go for the 21, but for cheap prices, go for the X2! - It's only £1.10 from Newcastle to Gateshead, £2.70 Newcastle to Chester, £3.50 Newcastle to Durham, with a £15 weekly ticket!

(29 Oct 2013, 9:06 pm)gtomlinson wrote I sense your tone is like 'Christ, whats wrong now?'

I dislike the Solars. Bizarrely not as comfy as the DAFs with questionable legroom, as equally as unreliable (service has not improved at all) and they take tight turns like the Titanic

Just wait until December 9th when I move and turn my full fury on the 21 (though I might jump ship to Arriva's X2)

No, not at all haha.
The engines in them might be decent and workmanlike, but the ride quality seemed to get poorer and poorer as the months went on.

Mentioned a few weeks back about the rattling around the rear wheels on at least one of them (can't remember if they went Waggonway or Northern) and can't see the roads around Pelton or Grange Villa doing them much favours.

(29 Oct 2013, 9:06 pm)gtomlinson wrote I sense your tone is like 'Christ, whats wrong now?'

I dislike the Solars. Bizarrely not as comfy as the DAFs with questionable legroom, as equally as unreliable (service has not improved at all) and they take tight turns like the Titanic

Just wait until December 9th when I move and turn my full fury on the 21 (though I might jump ship to Arriva's X2)

If you like a moan, then the X2 might just be the bus for you ! The buses on the 21 are spot on, but the unpredictability of the traffic on the corridor is a nightmare to keep it from hunting in packs

(29 Oct 2013, 9:12 pm)busman101 wrote If you like a moan, then the X2 might just be the bus for you ! The buses on the 21 are spot on, but the unpredictability of the traffic on the corridor is a nightmare to keep it from hunting in packs

Yeah, you can't beat the Gemini's on the 21, they're fantastic! The Pulsars/Geminis on the X2 aren't that bad, either!

(29 Oct 2013, 12:16 pm)CatsFast101 wrote 8306/8309 have had dodgy blinds for a while now, not much seems to be getting done to fix it.

They were both fixed a while ago.
Deptford have been alerted of every Versa with blind troubles since 8306 and 8309 first started playing up... there have been quite a few.

(29 Oct 2013, 9:13 pm)Tom wrote Yeah, you can't beat the Gemini's on the 21, they're fantastic! The Pulsars/Geminis on the X2 aren't that bad, either!

The addition of wi-fi would bring the standard on X1/X2 up to be level with the 21, not to mention be popular with the students on X1. Upgrading the whole service to deckers would be sensible but that would require a lot of investment not only in terms of fleet but to have Durham running the entire service, with associated dead mileage etc

(29 Oct 2013, 9:12 pm)busman101 wrote If you like a moan, then the X2 might just be the bus for you ! The buses on the 21 are spot on, but the unpredictability of the traffic on the corridor is a nightmare to keep it from hunting in packs

To be fair to Arriva, when I give up on the 28 and occasionally end up in Chester Le Steet) the X2 is always on time, always clean and normally a decent bus.

The 21 seems fairly unreliable, has god awful commercial radio breakfast presenters shouting at you every 10 seconds and is more expensive but always a decent bus.

Since I'm moving to Low Fell and will be boarding at the Cannon I could always join Trent Chipchase on the Coaster

(29 Oct 2013, 9:27 pm)gtomlinson wrote To be fair to Arriva, when I give up on the 28 and occasionally end up in Chester Le Steet) the X2 is always on time, always clean and normally a decent bus.

The 21 seems fairly unreliable, has god awful commercial radio breakfast presenters shouting at you every 10 seconds and is more expensive but always a decent bus.

Since I'm moving to Low Fell and will be boarding at the Cannon I could always join Trent Chipchase on the Coaster

You'll have something to complain about on the Coaster! - The reliability of the Wrekenton runs is awful.

(29 Oct 2013, 9:41 pm)Tom wrote You'll have something to complain about on the Coaster! - The reliability of the Wrekenton runs is awful.

Did anyone expect any other?

(29 Oct 2013, 9:53 pm)tyresmoke wrote Did anyone expect any other?

No.

#NEBExclusive

5373 NL63 XBD in Drifter Livery - Photo By Bazza Houston
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/10563117213/

Got to say although it's copy of the Coaster Branding, I think it much smarter.

(29 Oct 2013, 9:57 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote #NEBExclusive

5373 NL63 XBD in Drifter Livery - Photo By Bazza Houston
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/10563117213/

Got to say although it's copy of the Coaster Branding, I think it much smarter.

yep i said its a coaster rip off took it from outside the gates and stood at the gate when i took this

(29 Oct 2013, 10:03 pm)CitaroFavourite wrote yep i said its a coaster rip off took it from outside the gates and stood at the gate when i took this

Coaster rip or not though. It looks smart. Nice capture, Bazza.

Drifter livery is very nice, I like it.

I mentioned the drifter destination blinds weeks ago I stated gne weren't doing anything about it and yes I was right they haven't done nowt

(29 Oct 2013, 9:57 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote #NEBExclusive

5373 NL63 XBD in Drifter Livery - Photo By Bazza Houston
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/10563117213/

Got to say although it's copy of the Coaster Branding, I think it much smarter.

I don't have a Yahoo or Flickr account so I can't see the photo. Therefore, is it possible if you, or someone else, can either put the photo on here or PM me?

Thank you!

(29 Oct 2013, 11:23 pm)Adam wrote I don't have a Yahoo or Flickr account so I can't see the photo. Therefore, is it possible if you, or someone else, can either put the photo on here or PM me?

Thank you!

Bazza has deleted the photo off his Flickr account hence why the link won't work due to what has been said by others which is shame as it was a good photo

(29 Oct 2013, 11:25 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Bazza has deleted the photo off his Flickr account hence why the link won't work due to what has been said by others which is shame as it was a good photo

ah right so that's why it won't work. Thanks anyway

O..... K

Sooooo. Solars are still rubbish on Waggonway

Erm. Yeah. Awkward