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Michael



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09 Nov 2016, 10:18 am #201
Go North East

1/2 - We've diverted our 20 & 20A Prince Bishops services via Claypath when they leave Durham to avoid delays on Leazes Bowl Roundabout.

2/2 - If you normally board the 20 & 20A at the underpass stop, we are stopping at the bus stop at the bottom of Claypath as an alternative.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
09 Nov 2016, 10:18 am #201

Go North East

1/2 - We've diverted our 20 & 20A Prince Bishops services via Claypath when they leave Durham to avoid delays on Leazes Bowl Roundabout.

2/2 - If you normally board the 20 & 20A at the underpass stop, we are stopping at the bus stop at the bottom of Claypath as an alternative.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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18,121
09 Nov 2016, 10:21 am #202
(08 Nov 2016, 8:15 pm)JP6004 I'll take over Michael's role with the questions this eve  Wink

Do we know where 605 will transfer to? Also will Peterlee mercs go for repaint rebrand ahead of December's changes?

605 is due to transfer to Riverside.
Dan
09 Nov 2016, 10:21 am #202

(08 Nov 2016, 8:15 pm)JP6004 I'll take over Michael's role with the questions this eve  Wink

Do we know where 605 will transfer to? Also will Peterlee mercs go for repaint rebrand ahead of December's changes?

605 is due to transfer to Riverside.

Michael



19,175
09 Nov 2016, 10:24 am #203
(09 Nov 2016, 10:21 am)Dan 605 is due to transfer to Riverside.

Which MPD will it replace?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
09 Nov 2016, 10:24 am #203

(09 Nov 2016, 10:21 am)Dan 605 is due to transfer to Riverside.

Which MPD will it replace?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Jamie M

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09 Nov 2016, 10:36 am #204
Snow casuing some delays on stanley express routes, not sure of RKs.

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Jamie M
09 Nov 2016, 10:36 am #204

Snow casuing some delays on stanley express routes, not sure of RKs.

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Michael



19,175
09 Nov 2016, 10:39 am #205
(09 Nov 2016, 10:36 am)Jamie M Snow casuing some delays on stanley express routes, not sure of RKs.

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What snow? Tongue
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Michael
09 Nov 2016, 10:39 am #205

(09 Nov 2016, 10:36 am)Jamie M Snow casuing some delays on stanley express routes, not sure of RKs.

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What snow? Tongue

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

missedbus



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09 Nov 2016, 12:27 pm #206
(09 Nov 2016, 12:38 am)Ds1197 Yeah that's what I want

This mightn't be quite correct, but a fairly brief look at the timetable shows this - 

6 buses needed on 9 during M-F daytimes, 4 on an evening:

1 - starts at Park Lane at 0539 and is out all day. Finishes at Jarrow at 2355.
2 - starts at Jarrow at 0554 and is out all day. Finishes at North Shields at 2341.
3 - starts at Park Lane at 0604, last run ends at Jarrow at 1742
4 - starts North Shields at 0620, out all day and finishes at Park Lane at 0014.
5 - starts Jarrow at 0735 and last run ends at Jarrow at 1842
6 - starts Jarrow at 0815 and is out all day, last run ends at Park Lane at 2344.

Not sure if any of these are scheduled on any other routes either side of their work on the 9. Maybe someone could find out? Fair amount of dead mileage involved if there aren't any suitable positioning runs.
missedbus
09 Nov 2016, 12:27 pm #206

(09 Nov 2016, 12:38 am)Ds1197 Yeah that's what I want

This mightn't be quite correct, but a fairly brief look at the timetable shows this - 

6 buses needed on 9 during M-F daytimes, 4 on an evening:

1 - starts at Park Lane at 0539 and is out all day. Finishes at Jarrow at 2355.
2 - starts at Jarrow at 0554 and is out all day. Finishes at North Shields at 2341.
3 - starts at Park Lane at 0604, last run ends at Jarrow at 1742
4 - starts North Shields at 0620, out all day and finishes at Park Lane at 0014.
5 - starts Jarrow at 0735 and last run ends at Jarrow at 1842
6 - starts Jarrow at 0815 and is out all day, last run ends at Park Lane at 2344.

Not sure if any of these are scheduled on any other routes either side of their work on the 9. Maybe someone could find out? Fair amount of dead mileage involved if there aren't any suitable positioning runs.

grandad



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09 Nov 2016, 12:39 pm #207
A bit belated but thanks Dan for Red Kite info + sundry posts on the topic.

I'm with S813FVK.  A day's work experience with the scheduling dept. would be ace.
grandad
09 Nov 2016, 12:39 pm #207

A bit belated but thanks Dan for Red Kite info + sundry posts on the topic.

I'm with S813FVK.  A day's work experience with the scheduling dept. would be ace.

wiseone88

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09 Nov 2016, 3:11 pm #208
4896 has made itsome way to Deptford just on loan to help cover vehicle shortages on the 38s today
wiseone88
09 Nov 2016, 3:11 pm #208

4896 has made itsome way to Deptford just on loan to help cover vehicle shortages on the 38s today

a718abb



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09 Nov 2016, 3:39 pm #209
(08 Nov 2016, 6:13 pm)Ds1197 It looked like the driver on the 9 I used didn't know the route and stalled the bus twice, even though that might be because of the age of the bus

Is this really what this forum has resorted to? Criticism of the drivers knowledge of the route and of the fact that he or she was struggling with a mechanically difficult bus . This is not bus enthusiasm, which is what I thought this forum was all about . Try driving a difficult bus on a strange route.
a718abb
09 Nov 2016, 3:39 pm #209

(08 Nov 2016, 6:13 pm)Ds1197 It looked like the driver on the 9 I used didn't know the route and stalled the bus twice, even though that might be because of the age of the bus

Is this really what this forum has resorted to? Criticism of the drivers knowledge of the route and of the fact that he or she was struggling with a mechanically difficult bus . This is not bus enthusiasm, which is what I thought this forum was all about . Try driving a difficult bus on a strange route.

Michael



19,175
09 Nov 2016, 4:08 pm #210
(09 Nov 2016, 10:18 am)Michael Go North East

1/2 - We've diverted our 20 & 20A Prince Bishops services via Claypath when they leave Durham to avoid delays on Leazes Bowl Roundabout.

2/2 - If you normally board the 20 & 20A at the underpass stop, we are stopping at the bus stop at the bottom of Claypath as an alternative.

Our Prince Bishops 20 & 20A have returned to normal routes in Durham after the roadworks at Leazes Bowl have been removed.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
09 Nov 2016, 4:08 pm #210

(09 Nov 2016, 10:18 am)Michael Go North East

1/2 - We've diverted our 20 & 20A Prince Bishops services via Claypath when they leave Durham to avoid delays on Leazes Bowl Roundabout.

2/2 - If you normally board the 20 & 20A at the underpass stop, we are stopping at the bus stop at the bottom of Claypath as an alternative.

Our Prince Bishops 20 & 20A have returned to normal routes in Durham after the roadworks at Leazes Bowl have been removed.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,175
09 Nov 2016, 4:09 pm #211
(09 Nov 2016, 3:39 pm)a718abb Is this really what this forum has resorted to? Criticism of the drivers knowledge of the route and of the fact that he or she was struggling with a mechanically difficult bus . This is not bus enthusiasm, which is what I thought this forum was all about . Try driving a difficult bus on a strange route.

No it hasn't, doesn't mean all of us think the same because someone else said it.
Edited 09 Nov 2016, 4:10 pm by Michael.
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Michael
09 Nov 2016, 4:09 pm #211

(09 Nov 2016, 3:39 pm)a718abb Is this really what this forum has resorted to? Criticism of the drivers knowledge of the route and of the fact that he or she was struggling with a mechanically difficult bus . This is not bus enthusiasm, which is what I thought this forum was all about . Try driving a difficult bus on a strange route.

No it hasn't, doesn't mean all of us think the same because someone else said it.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

South Tyne Lad

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09 Nov 2016, 4:13 pm #212
(09 Nov 2016, 10:24 am)Michael Which MPD will it replace?

I'm sure I seen 547 lurking about on the 33 on Saturday, Despite it being listed as Withdrawn in the Fleet List.
It could be that?
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South Tyne Lad
09 Nov 2016, 4:13 pm #212

(09 Nov 2016, 10:24 am)Michael Which MPD will it replace?

I'm sure I seen 547 lurking about on the 33 on Saturday, Despite it being listed as Withdrawn in the Fleet List.
It could be that?

My New Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@N02/ - Posts every Weekend at the minimum Smile

Michael



19,175
09 Nov 2016, 4:56 pm #213
Go North East: 5248 / NK56KHU looks smart in the new livery

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
09 Nov 2016, 4:56 pm #213

Go North East: 5248 / NK56KHU looks smart in the new livery

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Ds1197



506
09 Nov 2016, 5:07 pm #214
(09 Nov 2016, 3:39 pm)a718abb Is this really what this forum has resorted to? Criticism of the drivers knowledge of the route and of the fact that he or she was struggling with a mechanically difficult bus . This is not bus enthusiasm, which is what I thought this forum was all about . Try driving a difficult bus on a strange route.

No I didn't I just think he should've reporeported the bus to control
Ds1197
09 Nov 2016, 5:07 pm #214

(09 Nov 2016, 3:39 pm)a718abb Is this really what this forum has resorted to? Criticism of the drivers knowledge of the route and of the fact that he or she was struggling with a mechanically difficult bus . This is not bus enthusiasm, which is what I thought this forum was all about . Try driving a difficult bus on a strange route.

No I didn't I just think he should've reporeported the bus to control

a718abb



64
09 Nov 2016, 5:10 pm #215
(09 Nov 2016, 4:09 pm)Michael No it hasn't, doesn't mean all of us think the same because someone else said it.

I think we are all agreed on that
a718abb
09 Nov 2016, 5:10 pm #215

(09 Nov 2016, 4:09 pm)Michael No it hasn't, doesn't mean all of us think the same because someone else said it.

I think we are all agreed on that

Jamie M

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09 Nov 2016, 5:16 pm #216
(09 Nov 2016, 10:39 am)Michael What snow?
Consett snow, a fair amount of it and more due.

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Jamie M
09 Nov 2016, 5:16 pm #216

(09 Nov 2016, 10:39 am)Michael What snow?
Consett snow, a fair amount of it and more due.

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Rapidsnap

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09 Nov 2016, 5:56 pm #217
In my experience, the Dewentside area has it's own seperate weather system compared to the rest of the North East.
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Rapidsnap
09 Nov 2016, 5:56 pm #217

In my experience, the Dewentside area has it's own seperate weather system compared to the rest of the North East.

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Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

Jamie M

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09 Nov 2016, 6:07 pm #218
(09 Nov 2016, 5:56 pm)GMitchelhill In my experience, the Dewentside area has it's own seperate weather system compared to the rest of the North East.
Snowed in august once.

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Jamie M
09 Nov 2016, 6:07 pm #218

(09 Nov 2016, 5:56 pm)GMitchelhill In my experience, the Dewentside area has it's own seperate weather system compared to the rest of the North East.
Snowed in august once.

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G-CPTN



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09 Nov 2016, 7:51 pm #219
(09 Nov 2016, 5:56 pm)GMitchelhill In my experience, the Dewentside area has it's own seperate weather system compared to the rest of the North East.

Coupled with lots of hills (up and  down).
Many's the time when West Auckland to Allensford (including Consett to Shotley Bridge) is a no-go route because of snow (though not nearly so much as during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s (though I guess 2010 would have been bad - we even had it down in the Tyne Valley).
G-CPTN
09 Nov 2016, 7:51 pm #219

(09 Nov 2016, 5:56 pm)GMitchelhill In my experience, the Dewentside area has it's own seperate weather system compared to the rest of the North East.

Coupled with lots of hills (up and  down).
Many's the time when West Auckland to Allensford (including Consett to Shotley Bridge) is a no-go route because of snow (though not nearly so much as during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s (though I guess 2010 would have been bad - we even had it down in the Tyne Valley).

Michael



19,175
10 Nov 2016, 12:13 pm #220
Wonder if the Scania' allocated to the 38 will be repainted the same "Red" as the Solo SR's and the Scania's, allowing it to join the proposed brand.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
10 Nov 2016, 12:13 pm #220

Wonder if the Scania' allocated to the 38 will be repainted the same "Red" as the Solo SR's and the Scania's, allowing it to join the proposed brand.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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