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Didn't get id, but just after 11, the driver of the 4 (fully blinded up for Heworth), decided to drive from Houghton to Fencehouses, via the A690 and Rainton Bridge, missing out Dairy Lane and Chilton Moor.

If running late, it seems the wrong way to go to catch up time...

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

20 Oct 2014, 12:19 pm #242

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

~~Diamond One~~
Banned

1793

20 Oct 2014, 12:44 pm

#243

(19 Oct 2014, 9:58 pm)Dan Late night news update (woooo)...

Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President 6042 (V306 LGC) is now fully repaired after receiving maintenance at Riverside and has consequently transferred back to Deptford for use on the npower shuttle services.

Volvo B7TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 3963 (NK06 JXD) has therefore been returned to Riverside.

was lucky to get a photo of 3963 last Saturday on X35 to Hartlepool that day there was to Geminis on 6099 and 3963 to separate versions to a Gemini

Diamond One

20 Oct 2014, 12:44 pm #243

(19 Oct 2014, 9:58 pm)Dan Late night news update (woooo)...

Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President 6042 (V306 LGC) is now fully repaired after receiving maintenance at Riverside and has consequently transferred back to Deptford for use on the npower shuttle services.

Volvo B7TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 3963 (NK06 JXD) has therefore been returned to Riverside.

was lucky to get a photo of 3963 last Saturday on X35 to Hartlepool that day there was to Geminis on 6099 and 3963 to separate versions to a Gemini

~~Diamond One~~
Banned

1793

20 Oct 2014, 1:13 pm

#244

Volvo Olympians 3813, 3814, 3829 and 3833 have been withdrawn from service at Stanley. Volvo B10M Driver Training vehicle 7078: S978 ABR has been withdrawn.

Diamond One

20 Oct 2014, 1:13 pm #244

Volvo Olympians 3813, 3814, 3829 and 3833 have been withdrawn from service at Stanley. Volvo B10M Driver Training vehicle 7078: S978 ABR has been withdrawn.

S813 FVK

6031

20 Oct 2014, 3:05 pm

#245

(20 Oct 2014, 1:13 pm)Racer_Experience Volvo Olympians 3813, 3814, 3829 and 3833 have been withdrawn from service at Stanley. Volvo B10M Driver Training vehicle 7078: S978 ABR has been withdrawn.

Oof i was lucky then - that was my school bus this morning. I also assume 3833 has been withdrawn because of its broken destination.

S813 FVK

20 Oct 2014, 3:05 pm #245

(20 Oct 2014, 1:13 pm)Racer_Experience Volvo Olympians 3813, 3814, 3829 and 3833 have been withdrawn from service at Stanley. Volvo B10M Driver Training vehicle 7078: S978 ABR has been withdrawn.

Oof i was lucky then - that was my school bus this morning. I also assume 3833 has been withdrawn because of its broken destination.

R852 PRG

4722

20 Oct 2014, 3:08 pm

#246

(20 Oct 2014, 1:13 pm)Racer_Experience Volvo Olympians 3813, 3814, 3829 and 3833 have been withdrawn from service at Stanley. Volvo B10M Driver Training vehicle 7078: S978 ABR has been withdrawn.

You must be pleased then, Robert!

Wasn't that the one you always hated?

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

R852 PRG

20 Oct 2014, 3:08 pm #246

(20 Oct 2014, 1:13 pm)Racer_Experience Volvo Olympians 3813, 3814, 3829 and 3833 have been withdrawn from service at Stanley. Volvo B10M Driver Training vehicle 7078: S978 ABR has been withdrawn.

You must be pleased then, Robert!

Wasn't that the one you always hated?

bazaba

My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142814434@N05/

Dan
Site Administrator

18144

20 Oct 2014, 3:10 pm

#247

3866 now at Saltmeadows for repaint. 3874 still at Percy Main.

Dan

20 Oct 2014, 3:10 pm #247

3866 now at Saltmeadows for repaint. 3874 still at Percy Main.

S813 FVK

6031

20 Oct 2014, 3:11 pm

#248

(20 Oct 2014, 3:08 pm)Marcus You must be pleased then, Robert!

Wasn't that the one you always hated?

Indeed. It was only because it went up hills at a snails pace. I could have probably walked up one faster but apart from that, cracking bus. Lovely engine noise and a silent 'woosh' when the doors open (which is down to air).

S813 FVK

20 Oct 2014, 3:11 pm #248

(20 Oct 2014, 3:08 pm)Marcus You must be pleased then, Robert!

Wasn't that the one you always hated?

Kuyoyo

6860

20 Oct 2014, 4:21 pm

#249

National Express news - due to issues with Yourbus (a high number of VORs reported, resulting in operation recently by Parks of Hamilton), Go North East will temporary taking on operation of the 591/594 between London and Edinburgh. Owing to the overnight nature of the 594, it seems they will be worked by ex-Yourbus B9Rs 7116 (FJ60 KVM) and 7118 (FJ60 KVP) as these two have crew seats.

Information from NX Yahoo Group

EDIT: Sorry, only just seen that - apparently happened a fornight ago and since been replaced by Bruces of Salburgh

Kuyoyo

20 Oct 2014, 4:21 pm #249

Malarkey

6064

20 Oct 2014, 4:29 pm

#250

Just spotted this at the side of my Facebook Page, it appears GNE are doing another Promotional Push on WTX, Wonder if will anything to do with the Upcoming Arriva Service Changes.

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Malarkey

20 Oct 2014, 4:29 pm #250

Just spotted this at the side of my Facebook Page, it appears GNE are doing another Promotional Push on WTX, Wonder if will anything to do with the Upcoming Arriva Service Changes.

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S813 FVK

6031

20 Oct 2014, 5:03 pm

#251

The latest problem with 5241s destination...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/15399063100/

S813 FVK

20 Oct 2014, 5:03 pm #251

The latest problem with 5241s destination...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/15399063100/

Dan
Site Administrator

18144

20 Oct 2014, 5:47 pm

#252

Go North East's website has been updated to correct a few inaccuracies... All of the Euro kite mark images should be fully up-to-date now, and a couple of other things should be altered in the near future too (old/missing paper bus images, etc)... Wink

Dan

20 Oct 2014, 5:47 pm #252

citaro5284

3238

20 Oct 2014, 5:50 pm

#253

(20 Oct 2014, 5:47 pm)Dan Go North East's website has been updated to correct a few inaccuracies... All of the Euro kite mark images should be fully up-to-date now, and a couple of other things should be altered in the near future too (old/missing paper bus images, etc)...

Nowt to do with you was it....

citaro5284

20 Oct 2014, 5:50 pm #253

(20 Oct 2014, 5:47 pm)Dan Go North East's website has been updated to correct a few inaccuracies... All of the Euro kite mark images should be fully up-to-date now, and a couple of other things should be altered in the near future too (old/missing paper bus images, etc)...

Nowt to do with you was it....

Dan
Site Administrator

18144

20 Oct 2014, 5:56 pm

#254

(20 Oct 2014, 5:50 pm)citaro5284 Nowt to do with you was it....

Of course not... What gave you that impression?! Angel

Dan

20 Oct 2014, 5:56 pm #254

(20 Oct 2014, 5:50 pm)citaro5284 Nowt to do with you was it....

Of course not... What gave you that impression?! Angel

Andreos1

14274

21 Oct 2014, 11:53 am

#255

http://www.thejournal.co.uk/business/bus...es-7969773

Article published today in The Journal re Go-ahead Group profits.
No mention of QCS in the article though.

It is an old photo which has been used mind.
Can anyone clarify what became of the 522?

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

21 Oct 2014, 11:53 am #255

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Scott

21 Oct 2014, 1:39 pm

#256

A check of Go North East's website didn't come up with anything. Do you know any of the intermediate points served?

Scott

21 Oct 2014, 1:39 pm #256

A check of Go North East's website didn't come up with anything. Do you know any of the intermediate points served?

MrFozz
Marxista Fozzski

5562

21 Oct 2014, 2:09 pm

#257

Any news on QCS

MrFozz

21 Oct 2014, 2:09 pm #257

Any news on QCS

LeeCalder

1928

21 Oct 2014, 4:43 pm

#258

Hi all,

By any chance does anybody have any old/recent timetables/leaflets/bus briefing that I could acquire?

Thank you,

Lee

Bus spotter from Gateshead aged 15

LeeCalder

21 Oct 2014, 4:43 pm #258

Hi all,

By any chance does anybody have any old/recent timetables/leaflets/bus briefing that I could acquire?

Thank you,

Lee

Bus spotter from Gateshead aged 15

~~DanPicken~~
Banned

2177

21 Oct 2014, 5:15 pm

#259

(21 Oct 2014, 11:53 am)Andreos1 http://www.thejournal.co.uk/business/bus...es-7969773

Article published today in The Journal re Go-ahead Group profits.
No mention of QCS in the article though.

It is an old photo which has been used mind.
Can anyone clarify what became of the 522?

(21 Oct 2014, 1:39 pm)Scott A check of Go North East's website didn't come up with anything. Do you know any of the intermediate points served?

It ran from Monkton Lane to South Shields Via Hebburn, Jarrow and Hospital(?).

DanPicken

21 Oct 2014, 5:15 pm #259

(21 Oct 2014, 11:53 am)Andreos1 http://www.thejournal.co.uk/business/bus...es-7969773

Article published today in The Journal re Go-ahead Group profits.
No mention of QCS in the article though.

It is an old photo which has been used mind.
Can anyone clarify what became of the 522?