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Michael

19181

18 Nov 2013, 8:25 am

#721

I also like the cadets Smile

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

18 Nov 2013, 8:25 am #721

I also like the cadets Smile

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

CatsFast101
Unregistered

18 Nov 2013, 8:31 am

#722

(18 Nov 2013, 8:24 am)Dan Next Stop Announcements are now fully operational on the Drifter, and I haven't spotted any destination blind issues today either - should, in theory, be a full Streetlite allocation today therefore.

They are certainly working on 5374.

CatsFast101

18 Nov 2013, 8:31 am #722

(18 Nov 2013, 8:24 am)Dan Next Stop Announcements are now fully operational on the Drifter, and I haven't spotted any destination blind issues today either - should, in theory, be a full Streetlite allocation today therefore.

They are certainly working on 5374.

Wellsey18

226

18 Nov 2013, 8:38 am

#723

566 in service on the 41 this morning

Wellsey18

18 Nov 2013, 8:38 am #723

566 in service on the 41 this morning

Michael

19181

18 Nov 2013, 8:46 am

#724

All the silver arrows ive seen so far are citaro's.. the one im on, still has the red arrows branding inside...

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

18 Nov 2013, 8:46 am #724

All the silver arrows ive seen so far are citaro's.. the one im on, still has the red arrows branding inside...

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

GuyParkRoyal

1005

18 Nov 2013, 8:50 am

#725

(17 Nov 2013, 10:19 pm)speedwheels22 I hope they divert the 88 r 88A to boldon to get rid of the 5 and the rubbish buses what they use

I don't think the 88 /88A will be diverted, I suspect that the Lakes branding refers to the Hebburn Lakes that used to exist to the west of Campbell Park Road (where the schools are). The lakes were drained and reclaimed in the 1960's but are well documented in Hebburns history. I suspect Adam could be correct in his assumption of Lakes branding.

GuyParkRoyal

18 Nov 2013, 8:50 am #725

(17 Nov 2013, 10:19 pm)speedwheels22 I hope they divert the 88 r 88A to boldon to get rid of the 5 and the rubbish buses what they use

Malarkey

6064

18 Nov 2013, 2:34 pm

#726

M2/M3 Workings from I have seen from my Bedroom Window

1 - Plaxton President
2 - Street Shuttle Branded MPD's
1 - Northern MPD
3 - Northern Cadets

Malarkey

18 Nov 2013, 2:34 pm #726

M2/M3 Workings from I have seen from my Bedroom Window

1 - Plaxton President
2 - Street Shuttle Branded MPD's
1 - Northern MPD
3 - Northern Cadets

Dan
Site Administrator

18138

18 Nov 2013, 3:10 pm

#727

(18 Nov 2013, 8:46 am)Michael All the silver arrows ive seen so far are citaro's.. the one im on, still has the red arrows branding inside...

5326 and 5327 both retain the "Red Arrows" interior branding. The latter also has the additional "Bus Stopping" sign which was tested.

Dan

18 Nov 2013, 3:10 pm #727

(18 Nov 2013, 8:46 am)Michael All the silver arrows ive seen so far are citaro's.. the one im on, still has the red arrows branding inside...

5326 and 5327 both retain the "Red Arrows" interior branding. The latter also has the additional "Bus Stopping" sign which was tested.

Dan
Site Administrator

18138

18 Nov 2013, 3:15 pm

#728

(18 Nov 2013, 3:10 pm)Dan 5326 and 5327 both retain the "Red Arrows" interior branding. The latter also has the additional "Bus Stopping" sign which was tested.

Can't add an attachment whilst editing a post, so have to make a new one.. sorry!
See attachment for said sign. It displays the service number and terminus also when the bell hasn't been pressed.

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Dan

18 Nov 2013, 3:15 pm #728

(18 Nov 2013, 3:10 pm)Dan 5326 and 5327 both retain the "Red Arrows" interior branding. The latter also has the additional "Bus Stopping" sign which was tested.

Can't add an attachment whilst editing a post, so have to make a new one.. sorry!
See attachment for said sign. It displays the service number and terminus also when the bell hasn't been pressed.

Attached Files

20131118_151100.jpg
Size: 2.91 MB / Downloads: 35

20131118_151307.jpg
Size: 1.61 MB / Downloads: 46

Malarkey

6064

18 Nov 2013, 3:48 pm

#729

Versas are definitely Lilac, Just seen one on the M2, No idea on the Fleet Number, I'll try and get photo at 16:10 at Lambton Village Centre if it isn't Dark by then

Malarkey

18 Nov 2013, 3:48 pm #729

Versas are definitely Lilac, Just seen one on the M2, No idea on the Fleet Number, I'll try and get photo at 16:10 at Lambton Village Centre if it isn't Dark by then

Dan
Site Administrator

18138

18 Nov 2013, 3:52 pm

#730

(18 Nov 2013, 3:48 pm)Adam Malarkey Versas are definitely Lilac, Just seen one on the M2, No idea on the Fleet Number, I'll try and get photo at 16:10 at Lambton Village Centre if it isn't Dark by then

That's 8294, which has just been returned to Washington a few hours ago - currently at Birtley.

Dan

18 Nov 2013, 3:52 pm #730

(18 Nov 2013, 3:48 pm)Adam Malarkey Versas are definitely Lilac, Just seen one on the M2, No idea on the Fleet Number, I'll try and get photo at 16:10 at Lambton Village Centre if it isn't Dark by then

That's 8294, which has just been returned to Washington a few hours ago - currently at Birtley.

Malarkey

6064

18 Nov 2013, 3:55 pm

#731

(18 Nov 2013, 3:52 pm)Dan That's 8294, which has just been returned to Washington a few hours ago - currently at Birtley.

I seen it at the Bottom of Lambton when coming back home from a Walk up to Ayton, should stopped where I was for another 10 Minutes, as I would of had a better photo.

Malarkey

18 Nov 2013, 3:55 pm #731

(18 Nov 2013, 3:52 pm)Dan That's 8294, which has just been returned to Washington a few hours ago - currently at Birtley.

I seen it at the Bottom of Lambton when coming back home from a Walk up to Ayton, should stopped where I was for another 10 Minutes, as I would of had a better photo.

Malarkey

6064

18 Nov 2013, 4:18 pm

#732

Best I could manage with a one chance shot

[attachment=4981]

Malarkey

18 Nov 2013, 4:18 pm #732

Best I could manage with a one chance shot

[attachment=4981]

Michael

19181

18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm

#733

4 number 4's have gone towards Heworth but none has come back being waiting since before 4pm for 1, taking the piss

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm #733

4 number 4's have gone towards Heworth but none has come back being waiting since before 4pm for 1, taking the piss

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Tom

6138

18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm

#734

(18 Nov 2013, 4:18 pm)Adam Malarkey Best I could manage with a one chance shot

Looks awful.

Tom

18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm #734

(18 Nov 2013, 4:18 pm)Adam Malarkey Best I could manage with a one chance shot

Looks awful.

BJ10VUS

850

18 Nov 2013, 4:25 pm

#735

(17 Nov 2013, 10:47 pm)speedwheels22 Bring back the old 57A route r renumber it 87 r somthing the 5 goes all over the world I hope gne do somthing about the 5

Because the 57A didn't go round the world or anything? That also suffered from terrible reliability problems!

BJ10VUS

18 Nov 2013, 4:25 pm #735

(17 Nov 2013, 10:47 pm)speedwheels22 Bring back the old 57A route r renumber it 87 r somthing the 5 goes all over the world I hope gne do somthing about the 5

Because the 57A didn't go round the world or anything? That also suffered from terrible reliability problems!

Malarkey

6064

18 Nov 2013, 4:25 pm

#736

(18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm)Tom Looks awful.

Hopefully the Branding like with the Saltwell Park will improve it perhaps

Malarkey

18 Nov 2013, 4:25 pm #736

(18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm)Tom Looks awful.

Hopefully the Branding like with the Saltwell Park will improve it perhaps

Dan
Site Administrator

18138

18 Nov 2013, 4:25 pm

#737

(18 Nov 2013, 4:18 pm)Adam Malarkey Best I could manage with a one chance shot

8294's arrival at Washington depot has allowed 8295 to be sent to Thornton's for its similar repaint.

4943 has just departed Deptford depot not long ago, which means 4942 should be back from Thornton's too, given that only one branded vehicle should be absent from a depot at a given time.

8250 has also arrived back at Washington depot from Saltmeadows Road in a fresh coat of Northern red.

8249 is also confirmed to have lost its "South Tyne" vinyls - if you're lucky you may be able to get a shot of both 8294 and 8249 (or another Cadet which is to be de-branded too) together.

Dan

18 Nov 2013, 4:25 pm #737

(18 Nov 2013, 4:18 pm)Adam Malarkey Best I could manage with a one chance shot

BJ10VUS

850

18 Nov 2013, 4:26 pm

#738

(18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm)Michael 4 number 4's have gone towards Heworth but none has come back being waiting since before 4pm for 1, taking the piss

The 51/52, 53/54 and 56 all seem to be running in pairs around Gateshead and the town.

BJ10VUS

18 Nov 2013, 4:26 pm #738

(18 Nov 2013, 4:23 pm)Michael 4 number 4's have gone towards Heworth but none has come back being waiting since before 4pm for 1, taking the piss

The 51/52, 53/54 and 56 all seem to be running in pairs around Gateshead and the town.

Andreos1

14273

18 Nov 2013, 4:26 pm

#739

(18 Nov 2013, 3:15 pm)Dan Can't add an attachment whilst editing a post, so have to make a new one.. sorry!
See attachment for said sign. It displays the service number and terminus also when the bell hasn't been pressed.

When was that fitted?
Never noticed it ever, either recently or even when it was on the Red Arrows haha.
Gonna have to open my eyes a bit when I get on these buses - miss stacks!

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

18 Nov 2013, 4:26 pm #739

(18 Nov 2013, 3:15 pm)Dan Can't add an attachment whilst editing a post, so have to make a new one.. sorry!
See attachment for said sign. It displays the service number and terminus also when the bell hasn't been pressed.

When was that fitted?
Never noticed it ever, either recently or even when it was on the Red Arrows haha.
Gonna have to open my eyes a bit when I get on these buses - miss stacks!

'Illegitimis non carborundum'