(22 Sep 2016, 8:28 pm)EL1TE wrote aren't 2 B7's allocated per day due to the PVR increase?

Yes 2 x B7 are scheduled.

(22 Sep 2016, 8:28 pm)EL1TE wrote aren't 2 B7's allocated per day due to the PVR increase?

mhm.

(22 Sep 2016, 8:29 pm)busmanT wrote It's expected to be done in the next few weeks, along with 5248 & 5249, once the next 8 OmniDekka from Brighton and the Solo from Thames Travel have been painted.

Will 5248/49 go "Go North East" again?

(22 Sep 2016, 8:28 pm)EL1TE wrote aren't 2 B7's allocated per day due to the PVR increase?

It just seemed strange to see them consecutively (one headed to Newcastle, the other to Hexham then returning towards Newcastle).

Anybody got any pics of 701 - 704 in new colours !

(22 Sep 2016, 7:07 pm)Jamie M wrote One makes a loud noise every time the driver touches the brakes. Other than that, they're pretty much like any other omnicity. I take X31s daily and they're no bother. I'm not sure why they're so badly hated to be frank.

Same here. One of those X31/30 Omnicities smells oily, but they're good vehicles which seem to function well on difficult routes. I think the main issue with them is a certain amount of Thoroughbred flakiness, which is more of a problem for the operator than passengers. I always enjoy a ride on them.

(22 Sep 2016, 10:27 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Same here. One of those X31/30 Omnicities smells oily, but they're good vehicles which seem to function well on difficult routes. I think the main issue with them is a certain amount of Thoroughbred flakiness, which is more of a problem for the operator than passengers. I always enjoy a ride on them.

They are also renowned for falling to pieces. I remember 5253's CCTV camera panel at the back just fell down onto the seat randomly. Wouldn't like that falling on my head, but it's no worse than 5337 and it's murderous doors!

Are 4 of the Omnidekka's still planned to arrive from Brighton on Sunday?


The list of the Omnidekka's GNE will get from Brighton, kindly provided by Dan:

626  - YN04 GJY
627  - YN04 GJZ
628  - YN04 GKA
651  - YN05 GZL
653  - YN05 GZP
654  - YN05 GZR
664  - YN55 NFC
661  - YN55 NFE

Link to the South West page can be found here: http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/sh...hp?tid=318&page=12

Today has seen 3963 on TEN duty - difficult to drive as engine idle is very fast so little throttle makes it surge forward.
It gives the impression of a clumsy driver (as passengers were being thrust forwards and backwards) but it was obviously not the driver at fault.

Also, on X84/X85 was 5210 (Tynedale Links).

(23 Sep 2016, 8:41 pm)G-CPTN wrote Today has seen 3963 on TEN duty - difficult to drive as engine idle is very fast so little throttle makes it surge forward.
It gives the impression of a clumsy driver (as passengers were being thrust forwards and backwards) but it was obviously not the driver at fault.

Also, on X84/X85 was 5210 (Tynedale Links).

So it drives like an Angel Hybrid then (though less thrust) 

I'm no great fan of Omnicities (although I like Streetlites even less), but that sort of thing isn't appropriate, no matter how much we might hate a vehicle or type. In defence of Omnicities, they're quite comfortable old barges, and quite fast when let off the leash, much better than a Solar for a Durham to South Shields run, for example.

(24 Sep 2016, 9:06 am)missedbus wrote I'm no great fan of Omnicities (although I like Streetlites even less), but that sort of thing isn't appropriate, no matter how much we might hate a vehicle or type. In defence of Omnicities, they're quite comfortable old barges, and quite fast when let off the leash, much better than a Solar for a Durham to South Shields run, for example.

I really like the GNE Omnicities

(24 Sep 2016, 9:06 am)missedbus wrote I'm no great fan of Omnicities (although I like Streetlites even less), but that sort of thing isn't appropriate, no matter how much we might hate a vehicle or type. In defence of Omnicities, they're quite comfortable old barges, and quite fast when let off the leash, much better than a Solar for a Durham to South Shields run, for example.

Get the X32 to stanley on an evening weekday. They all blast up the A693 without much trouble.

I've removed a couple of posts from this thread.

Let me be clear - members on this forum will not be flamed and put down by others. If you have an issue with the content with someone's post, then either report it or PM a moderator to discuss.

(24 Sep 2016, 9:09 am)NK53 TKT wrote I really like the GNE Omnicities

(24 Sep 2016, 10:03 am)Jamie M wrote Get the X32 to stanley on an evening weekday. They all blast up the A693 without much trouble.

My first experience of knowing I was on an omnicity was on one of the non limited Arriva examples when it was still on the 21A - blasted uphill, approaching 'boro, overtaking a load of cars, we did

But yes, they seem to have a few screws loose.

(24 Sep 2016, 10:15 pm)BusLoverMum wrote But yes, they seem to have a few most screws loose.

From GNE on Facebook:

Pride Parade in Sunderland unscheduled road closures, not serving Holmside, Fawcett St, toward Rd. Only A,B,C stands in use @ Interchange


Update:

All services in Sunderland back to normal

The 6064 NSA is saying the n21 service to Durham why is this for

(25 Sep 2016, 11:47 am)Morgandee16 wrote The 6064 NSA is saying the n21 service to Durham why is this for

Driver probably entered wrong number, other B5s are alright and this'n was alright last night NSA terms.

(25 Sep 2016, 11:58 am)Jamie M wrote Driver probably entered wrong number, other B5s are alright and this'n was alright last night NSA terms.

Ok thanks but are they programme up to do bishop Auckland as well

(25 Sep 2016, 12:01 pm)Morgandee16 wrote Ok thanks but are they programme up to do bishop Auckland as well

There is next stop announcements on the Angel Hybrids for the X21, I rode it the other week and it had announcements and slides for the X21 route between Durham and Bishop Auckland, it's the same style as the Angel's announcements except it's blue rather than green.

(25 Sep 2016, 12:09 pm)Jimmi wrote There is next stop announcements on the Angel Hybrids for the X21, I rode it the other week and it had announcements and slides for the X21 route between Durham and Bishop Auckland, it's the same style as the Angel's announcements except it's blue rather than green.

And says 'castles express'. Somebody thought they were on a blue streetdeck bus inside because of it.
I noticed Dan's signature on the bottom corner of the screen of the start up - "DG 28/4/16". Only just picked up upon it

(25 Sep 2016, 12:09 pm)Jimmi wrote There is next stop announcements on the Angel Hybrids for the X21, I rode it the other week and it had announcements and slides for the X21 route between Durham and Bishop Auckland, it's the same style as the Angel's announcements except it's blue rather than green.

Wonder if they have announcements for the N20 too, then?

(25 Sep 2016, 12:15 pm)S813 FVK wrote Wonder if they have announcements for the N20 too, then?

I didn't think it went far enough to qualify for it, but that might be wrong. I'm certainly not paying the flat put fare to find out; though. Already paying quite enough on monthly passes!

(25 Sep 2016, 12:15 pm)S813 FVK wrote Wonder if they have announcements for the N20 too, then?

Evening X21 announcements have been programmed since April, so these aren't new. Every bus wasn't updated back then, though.

But yes, night bus N20/N21 are now programmed which means all three night buses have announcements. Sure it'll benefit inebriated passengers through the night!

Well it's not on the 6064 because I just not long being off at bishop and it did not announcement any of the stops

702 is the second ex-Thames Travel solo to be repainted pink for services 85 and 86 at Washington:

Go North East 702 / YJ10 MFE. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

X30 came up the X31 route to sunniside. Hope nobody was after dunston!

Why are two TEN deckers and 547 in M.C. coach park?