When the OmniCities go for their MAX refurb for the X66, what busses are to be used for replacements on the route until the Omni's return?

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4661 worked the first 185 under Arriva operation this morning. Notably this was also the last Omnicity to go along the route in December 2013 on the 685.

Spotted 4809 back at Faverdale last week, still awaiting some repairs, notice the absence of a glass door panel.

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(01 Sep 2014, 9:11 am)northern156 wrote 4661 worked the first 185 under Arriva operation this morning.

Does this run light from Jesmond?

Or does it continue from one of the short runs to Hexham?

(01 Sep 2014, 9:35 am)G-CPTN wrote Does this run light from Jesmond?

Or does it continue from one of the short runs to Hexham?

I was trying to work it out this morning, as it supposedly leads on from the 685. I'm not sure there are any more short runs to Hexham any more. Not sure because the Northumberland County Council timetable is different to the Arriva one on their website - it doesn't include the first bus into Carlisle Mon-Sat mornings.

I think all 85/685s run straight through to Carlisle now, excepting X85s which go to Hexham - but there are two eastbound ones in the morning and two westbound ones in the evening.

If the 185 vehicle does run light from Jesmond, I don't think the PVR would be the same for the amount of Omnicities they have though??

Two brand spanking new streetlites running past Heworth now toward Newcastle

They're hideous

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This... Is the best I can do

(01 Sep 2014, 11:07 am)56everyday wrote This... Is the best I can do

You're never going to live this down... you took a photo of a Streetlite!

(01 Sep 2014, 11:07 am)56everyday wrote This... Is the best I can do

They look quite smart

(01 Sep 2014, 11:12 am)Michael wrote They look quite smart

Loving that livery on them

(01 Sep 2014, 11:12 am)Dan wrote You're never going to live this down... you took a photo of a Streetlite!

It's a birthday present for my dartboard...

Anyone else seen the picture that Arriva have posted on their Facebook page of 7622 and 7623 at Blyth for the MAX lauch? 7623 has "Widdrington 1" as it's destination, Blyth are outdoing themselves here
https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

(01 Sep 2014, 1:50 pm)mb134 wrote Anyone else seen the picture that Arriva have posted on their Facebook page of 7622 and 7623 at Blyth for the MAX lauch? 7623 has "Widdrington 1" as it's destination, Blyth are outdoing themselves here
https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

Haha! Wouldn't say it's 'very unlikely', mind, unless there was a low bridge on the route preventing it from happening... Blyth have something of reputation in the odd workings field!

(01 Sep 2014, 11:12 am)Dan wrote You're never going to live this down... you took a photo of a Streetlite!

From what looks like a Gateshead Central Taxis vehcile!

(01 Sep 2014, 2:00 pm)Dan wrote Haha! Wouldn't say it's 'very unlikely', mind, unless there was a low bridge on the route preventing it from happening... Blyth have something of reputation in the odd workings field!

ALX400's and Geminis have appeared on the 1 before.

(01 Sep 2014, 1:50 pm)mb134 wrote Anyone else seen the picture that Arriva have posted on their Facebook page of 7622 and 7623 at Blyth for the MAX lauch? 7623 has "Widdrington 1" as it's destination, Blyth are outdoing themselves here
https://www.facebook.com/arrivanortheast...=1&theater

Anyone going to the event at The Life Centre this evening, in two minds about whether to go or not.

(01 Sep 2014, 3:14 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Anyone going to the event at The Life Centre this evening, in two minds about whether to go or not.

Same, I'd like to go but as I don't take photographs and I don't see there being any other entertainment, I think I'd rather stay at home and watch Transfer Deadline Day...

(01 Sep 2014, 3:22 pm)mb134 wrote Same, I'd like to go but as I don't take photographs and I don't see there being any other entertainment, I think I'd rather stay at home and watch Transfer Deadline Day...

Decided I am going, going to steal my mothers Red+Purple Pass when she gets back, then head over.

(01 Sep 2014, 4:32 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Decided I am going, going to steal my mothers Red+Purple Pass when she gets back, then head over.

I was going to go, but I don't get this whole thing about needing an invite...?

(01 Sep 2014, 4:40 pm)Dan wrote I was going to go, but I don't get this whole thing about needing an invite...?

I don't get it either, from the photos I have seen from Blyth today, looks like it's open to anyone.

(01 Sep 2014, 4:44 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I don't get it either, from the photos I have seen from Blyth today, looks like it's open to anyone.

Did they say you needed an invite for that one too?

(01 Sep 2014, 4:46 pm)Dan wrote Did they say you needed an invite for that one too?

Honestly I have no idea, By the looks of it Steven Hodgson and a few others have been to Blyth Today, So I assume it might be free.

(01 Sep 2014, 4:51 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Honestly I have no idea, By the looks of it Steven Hodgson and a few others have been to Blyth Today, So I assume it might be free.

Were you down at Blyth to see Titan this afternoon to launch our MAX service? He will be doing another show outside the Centre for Life in Newcastle tonight from around 8pm. Come down and see! - See more at: http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/#s...uUOlN.dpuf

Off there Facebook Page, No mention of needing Tickets at all.

Which stop in Framwellgate Moor does the 1704 X2 start from as it left from the Salutation Inn, Holmlands Crescent stop this afternoon.

(01 Sep 2014, 5:14 pm)Jimmi wrote Which stop in Framwellgate Moor does the 1704 X2 start from as it left from the Salutation Inn, Holmlands Crescent stop this afternoon.

It should start from the stop where the bus gate is, near the Salutation Inn... Where the X2 would normally stop

(01 Sep 2014, 5:21 pm)tyresmoke wrote It should start from the stop where the bus gate is, near the Salutation Inn... Where the X2 would normally stop

Thought so, it would be stupid if it did stop at Holmlands Crescent as all other journeys leave from a different stop so that would be confusing. The other problem is I saw it on Fram Front Street at around 1650 and it can't pull straight onto the Salutation Bus Gate stop as it would stop other buses getting through.

(01 Sep 2014, 5:27 pm)Jimmi wrote Thought so, it would be stupid if it did stop at Holmlands Crescent as all other journeys leave from a different stop so that would be confusing. The other problem is I saw it on Fram Front Street at around 1650 and it can't pull straight onto the Salutation Bus Gate stop as it would stop other buses getting through.

Yeah it finishes in Stockton at 1558, so gets over an hour to get there... I personally would find somewhere en-route to wait but each driver is different. As you say you can't really block the bus gate stop for 15 mins

(01 Sep 2014, 2:41 pm)Tom wrote From what looks like a Gateshead Central Taxis vehcile!

Actually the Solos aren't too bad, nor was this driver!

X18 broken down at Beal Services this afternoon last seen at 1530 being uplifted by a wrecker truck, I did not get the fleet number.