(17 Nov 2013, 7:25 pm)Michael wrote Thank's, i'm hoping it looks better, shame the 5 won't receive newer buses but theirs only 8 versa's moving over and the PVR is 9.. 1 of the ex drifter versa's should of moved over.
(17 Nov 2013, 7:25 pm)Michael wrote Thank's, i'm hoping it looks better, shame the 5 won't receive newer buses but theirs only 8 versa's moving over and the PVR is 9.. 1 of the ex drifter versa's should of moved over.
(17 Nov 2013, 8:19 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I don't mind doing a Lilac Versa Paperbus for you Michael, I was going keep this bit of Information I was told about on Friday by Sean Blair whilst having a ride about on one of the Versas on the 58 to myself, But as the Ex Saltwell Park Versas are a Topic being talked about. I think I should share this piece of info which hasn't been Confirmed from what Sean said, Perhaps one of our GNE Representatives can shed some light on it. Anyways the Versas will reportedly receive a Rebrand from South Tyne to something to do with the Fishing Pond at Boldon which could also mean they won't be repainted Lilac either which is another bit of information Unconfirmed.
As the Saying goes don't shoot the Messenger.
(17 Nov 2013, 3:57 pm)Dan wrote Not for a couple of months yet, I understand... Not sure why such information has hit the public domain at such early notice, when things can quite easily change in two months!
I was dying to question it when I first saw that post on Facebook, as it seemed far too early to be releasing such information.
(17 Nov 2013, 8:19 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I don't mind doing a Lilac Versa Paperbus for you Michael, I was going keep this bit of Information I was told about on Friday by Sean Blair whilst having a ride about on one of the Versas on the 58 to myself, But as the Ex Saltwell Park Versas are a Topic being talked about. I think I should share this piece of info which hasn't been Confirmed from what Sean said, Perhaps one of our GNE Representatives can shed some light on it. Anyways the Versas will reportedly receive a Rebrand from South Tyne to something to do with the Fishing Pond at Boldon which could also mean they won't be repainted Lilac either which is another bit of information Unconfirmed.
As the Saying goes don't shoot the Messenger.
(17 Nov 2013, 7:14 pm)Dan wrote The 56 serves Vermont, Washington. This passes the Industrial Road junction in Washington, where Washington depot is situated.
(17 Nov 2013, 8:33 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Sometimes the 56 might go into Washington depot if the bus is a bit broken. Happened to me once where my 56 drove into the depot and everyone got transferred onto a waiting Volvo B7TL / Plaxton. Got a photo of the Solar (I think, it might have been some other vehicle) in the depot from the top deck of the B7TL whilst the driver was setting the bus up.
(17 Nov 2013, 8:33 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Sometimes the 56 might go into Washington depot if the bus is a bit broken. Happened to me once where my 56 drove into the depot and everyone got transferred onto a waiting Volvo B7TL / Plaxton. Got a photo of the Solar (I think, it might have been some other vehicle) in the depot from the top deck of the B7TL whilst the driver was setting the bus up.
(17 Nov 2013, 8:38 pm)Dan wrote Slightly worrying that the President wasn't parked outside of the depot if it was planned... Guessing you and other passengers didn't have a high visibility jacket on, and that shouldn't have been allowed.
Last time something similar happened to me, both buses parked outside of the depot.
I think the chances of a bus feeling unwell and needing to be replaced at Washington depot are slim though, so I wouldn't like to think danpick relied on the 56 serving the depot as a result of that!
(17 Nov 2013, 8:31 pm)danpick wrote would be alright on the 5
(17 Nov 2013, 8:59 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Could be a Route Extension to Boldon Planned, Plus if only 1 Versa is being Repainted per Week, That'll mean it'll be the end of January before they are Branded. But for a Extension GNE would only be extend one of the Routes to maintain the current PVR which would most likely be the 88 from Jarrow onwards to Boldon with the 88A staying how it is to Lukes Lane Every 30 Minutes. I'll stop Speculating now as we'll just have to wait and see what happens.
And Just for Michael
(17 Nov 2013, 8:59 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Could be a Route Extension to Boldon Planned, Plus if only 1 Versa is being Repainted per Week, That'll mean it'll be the end of January before they are Branded. But for a Extension GNE would only be extend one of the Routes to maintain the current PVR which would most likely be the 88 from Jarrow onwards to Boldon with the 88A staying how it is to Lukes Lane Every 30 Minutes. I'll stop Speculating now as we'll just have to wait and see what happens.
And Just for Michael
(17 Nov 2013, 9:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Why does everyone hate cadets? Tbh I don't mind them I think they're a decent ride, it also appears Deptfords example are a lot better than Washingtons.
(17 Nov 2013, 8:38 pm)Dan wrote Slightly worrying that the President wasn't parked outside of the depot if it was planned... Guessing you and other passengers didn't have a high visibility jacket on, and that shouldn't have been allowed.
Last time something similar happened to me, both buses parked outside of the depot.
I think the chances of a bus feeling unwell and needing to be replaced at Washington depot are slim though, so I wouldn't like to think danpick relied on the 56 serving the depot as a result of that!
(17 Nov 2013, 9:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Why does everyone hate cadets? Tbh I don't mind them I think they're a decent ride, it also appears Deptfords example are a lot better than Washingtons.
(17 Nov 2013, 8:29 pm)nk55 wrote As a chester driver i can honestly say the volvo B10 is a pleasure to drive on the X25 compared to the lolynes.
(17 Nov 2013, 9:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Why does everyone hate cadets? Tbh I don't mind them I think they're a decent ride, it also appears Deptfords example are a lot better than Washingtons.