Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2014
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2014
(27 Oct 2014, 6:21 pm)Michael 3825 is still at Stanley on the fleet allocation
Edit: Sorry i thought u meant on GNE's official list not the one on the forum =)
(27 Oct 2014, 6:21 pm)Michael 3825 is still at Stanley on the fleet allocation
Edit: Sorry i thought u meant on GNE's official list not the one on the forum =)
It is Blanchland.
Venture was founded when my grandfather was also running his buses (coaches) from Wingate Station Town.
As a teenager, the grand-daughter of the Venture founder was a very close friend of mine, even though by then I was living in Hexham (and so was she).
DUP registration was issued between December 1938 and July 1940.
The bus looks like a Daimler - probably a CW - but was it Gardner (CWG5) or AEC engine (CWA6)?
Venture were buying mainly Willowbrook bodies immediately post-War - but is this a Willowbrook body?
Found this on internet search
DUP 210 DAIMLER COG5/WILLOWBROOK C32F COACH
a Gardner engine, also found this https://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeupst...otostream/
Should be noted, given that we've discussed the vehicles and the associated VORs at length, that the "Prince Bishops" branded Scania L94UB which has been on long-term VOR for an engine overhaul is now back in service (not sure how long this has been the case for, but I saw it yesterday). Think there's two missing today though...
On a related note, 628 has been allocated to service 37 / 701 today, which should mean that the missing Hybrid is back on the road and on 700s today.
Versa 8319 still appears to be encountering a few issues (it sounded pretty bad last night when on Staff Shuttles, and its front destination was not working at all), and is on Staff Shuttles again today.
(28 Oct 2014, 7:37 am)Dan Should be noted, given that we've discussed the vehicles and the associated VORs at length, that the "Prince Bishops" branded Scania L94UB which has been on long-term VOR for an engine overhaul is now back in service (not sure how long this has been the case for, but I saw it yesterday). Think there's two missing today though...At least Two Solars missing yesterday too weren't there? Considering 6099, 6039, 4937 were all spotted at points in the day.
On a related note, 628 has been allocated to service 37 / 701 today, which should mean that the missing Hybrid is back on the road and on 700s today.
Versa 8319 still appears to be encountering a few issues (it sounded pretty bad last night when on Staff Shuttles, and its front destination was not working at all), and is on Staff Shuttles again today.
(28 Oct 2014, 7:37 am)Dan Should be noted, given that we've discussed the vehicles and the associated VORs at length, that the "Prince Bishops" branded Scania L94UB which has been on long-term VOR for an engine overhaul is now back in service (not sure how long this has been the case for, but I saw it yesterday). Think there's two missing today though...At least Two Solars missing yesterday too weren't there? Considering 6099, 6039, 4937 were all spotted at points in the day.
On a related note, 628 has been allocated to service 37 / 701 today, which should mean that the missing Hybrid is back on the road and on 700s today.
Versa 8319 still appears to be encountering a few issues (it sounded pretty bad last night when on Staff Shuttles, and its front destination was not working at all), and is on Staff Shuttles again today.
(28 Oct 2014, 7:50 am)Drifter60 At least Two Solars missing yesterday too weren't there? Considering 6099, 6039, 4937 were all spotted at points in the day.
Think it's been 640 thats been VOR, good if it's back in service! And I knew 8319 was having issues!
(28 Oct 2014, 7:50 am)Drifter60 At least Two Solars missing yesterday too weren't there? Considering 6099, 6039, 4937 were all spotted at points in the day.
Think it's been 640 thats been VOR, good if it's back in service! And I knew 8319 was having issues!
(28 Oct 2014, 1:58 pm)idiot Took me from Park Lane to Seaham boundary to connect to the WiFi on the 60!
Also temp traffic lights causing havoc. The 60s are running in 3s!
(28 Oct 2014, 1:58 pm)idiot Took me from Park Lane to Seaham boundary to connect to the WiFi on the 60!
Also temp traffic lights causing havoc. The 60s are running in 3s!
Seem as bus doors seem to be a hot topic here on NEB, here is a photo of Wear Tees Xpress 5335 with a part of the door blowing in the wind yesterday morning.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...652009112/
(28 Oct 2014, 3:38 pm)Jimmi Seem as bus doors seem to be a hot topic here on NEB, here is a photo of Wear Tees Xpress 5335 with a part of the door blowing in the wind yesterday morning.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...652009112/
(28 Oct 2014, 3:38 pm)Jimmi Seem as bus doors seem to be a hot topic here on NEB, here is a photo of Wear Tees Xpress 5335 with a part of the door blowing in the wind yesterday morning.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...652009112/
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