(29 Dec 2014, 6:25 pm)upt50k wrote the X1 has changed from the inital concept of an express service in that not long after its introduction it was routed through Shildon and extra stops were added at Westgate Cres and Bondgate which help revenue  but reduce the express appeal and as service ! buses were ugraded and taken out of Henknowle people now use this route 

Wasn't one of the reasons for the re-routing of the X1 through Shildon was to replace off peak service 4A which I think interworked with a Nexus contracted service.

(25 Dec 2014, 4:03 pm)Jimmi wrote Dan, I believe these are the brandings based on my sightings on the first day in service (I'm not sure about 4644 and 4645 but I think they both have branding for both the X26/X27 and X66).

4643 - MAX branding for both the X26/X27 and X66
4644 - unsure (I think it has branding for both the X26/X27 and X66)
4645 - unsure (I think it has branding for both the X26/X27 and X66)
4647 - MAX X26/X27
4648 - MAX X26/X27
4649 - MAX X66
4651 - MAX X66
4654 - unsure
4655 - MAX X66
4656 - MAX X66
4657 - MAX X66

I think 4646 is at Darlington but have no idea whether it has combined branding or X26/X27 branding - fleet list says it is still at Belmont in original livery.

(25 Dec 2014, 4:37 pm)tyresmoke wrote 4644 is a generic one, with both on the rear. Saw it the other day.
4646 is indeed Darlington based, think X26/X27 branding but not 100%.

(25 Dec 2014, 5:09 pm)Dan wrote 4644 was the only one which didn't match up with the list that I'd gathered based on information posted on this forum and photographs on Flickr, but if it's a generic one, it means I've got it right.

Didn't even have 4646 down as having been refurbished - but I've changed it to X26/X27 now.

4643 - MAX Darlington
4644 - MAX Darlington
4645 - MAX X26/X27
4646 - MAX X26/X27
4647 - MAX X26/X27
4648 - MAX X26/X27
4649 - MAX X66
4650 - MAX Darlington
4651 - MAX X66
4655 - MAX X66
4656 - MAX X66
4657 - MAX X66

An update for the fleetlist after yesterday's trip out confirmed the lot

(30 Dec 2014, 1:12 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 4643 - MAX Darlington
4644 - MAX Darlington
4645 - MAX X26/X27
4646 - MAX X26/X27
4647 - MAX X26/X27
4648 - MAX X26/X27
4649 - MAX X66
4650 - MAX Darlington
4651 - MAX X66
4655 - MAX X66
4656 - MAX X66
4657 - MAX X66

An update for the fleetlist after yesterday's trip out confirmed the lot

Ta - take it the one in blue is one I got wrong? Will update at some point this afternoon...

(30 Dec 2014, 1:21 pm)Dan wrote Ta - take it the one in blue is one I got wrong? Will update at some point this afternoon...

Yep - think that is one that's avoid the cameras until I caught it yesterday 

Former Park & Ride Solos 2857 and 2861 have now entered service following repaint, at Jesmond depot. They should transfer to Darlington shortly.

MPDs 1773/1774/1775 have returned to service at Blyth following repaint at Thorntons too
I understand Dart 1611 has moved to Jesmond and has seen at least some use.

One of Durham's former T-FGN deckers was seen on tow to Alphas earlier today. Unsure which one sadly.

Not seen it for a while now; is Jesmond's Omnicity 4663 still in original Arriva cream swoosh livery please?

(30 Dec 2014, 9:12 pm)tyresmoke wrote Former Park & Ride Solos 2857 and 2861 have now entered service following repaint, at Jesmond depot. They should transfer to Darlington shortly.

MPDs 1773/1774/1775 have returned to service at Blyth following repaint at Thorntons too
I understand Dart 1611 has moved to Jesmond and has seen at least some use.

One of Durham's former T-FGN deckers was seen on tow to Alphas earlier today. Unsure which one sadly.

Because they will inevitably appear on the 1/2 at some point, would this class as an odd working since they gained the WiFi for X14 purposes?

(30 Dec 2014, 9:20 pm)northern156 wrote Not seen it for a while now; is Jesmond's Omnicity 4663 still in original Arriva cream swoosh livery please?

No, it's in Max Livery for the X15. 

(30 Dec 2014, 9:21 pm)Tom wrote No, it's in Max Livery for the X15. 

No, it is still in the old Arriva livery I believe and I saw it on the 55 a few weeks back.

(30 Dec 2014, 9:21 pm)Tom wrote No, it's in Max Livery for the X15. 

No, 4653 is 'MAX X15' - 4663 is still in the original version of Arriva livery.

(30 Dec 2014, 9:24 pm)Kuyoyo wrote No, 4653 is 'MAX X15' - 4663 is still in the original version of Arriva livery.

Whoops - got mixed up.
Sorry.

(30 Dec 2014, 9:21 pm)mb134 wrote Because they will inevitably appear on the 1/2 at some point, would this class as an odd working since they gained the WiFi for X14 purposes?

I'd reckon so - they should be used on the 33/57A/X14 workings ideally.

Thanks all.

(30 Dec 2014, 1:24 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Yep - think that is one that's avoid the cameras until I caught it yesterday 

(30 Dec 2014, 9:12 pm)tyresmoke wrote Former Park & Ride Solos 2857 and 2861 have now entered service following repaint, at Jesmond depot. They should transfer to Darlington shortly.

MPDs 1773/1774/1775 have returned to service at Blyth following repaint at Thorntons too
I understand Dart 1611 has moved to Jesmond and has seen at least some use.

One of Durham's former T-FGN deckers was seen on tow to Alphas earlier today. Unsure which one sadly.

Fleet lists updated accordingly.  

(31 Dec 2014, 11:09 am)Dan wrote Fleet lists updated accordingly.  

4654 should be down as Original Livery and at Stockton depot (fleet list says Darlington depot X26/X27 branded)

(30 Dec 2014, 9:12 pm)tyresmoke wrote Former Park & Ride Solos 2857 and 2861 have now entered service following repaint, at Jesmond depot. They should transfer to Darlington shortly.

MPDs 1773/1774/1775 have returned to service at Blyth following repaint at Thorntons too
I understand Dart 1611 has moved to Jesmond and has seen at least some use.

One of Durham's former T-FGN deckers was seen on tow to Alphas earlier today. Unsure which one sadly.

I was on 1773 today, thought they were going to be to Max spec?

(31 Dec 2014, 4:36 pm)ArrivaNE_7522 wrote I was on 1773 today, thought they were going to be to Max spec?

No they're just going into standard livery with wifi fitted etc

Was on the 5A into Darlington today, God the volume on the next stop system has been racked up! I was sat under a speaker and my ears were ringing

(31 Dec 2014, 5:42 pm)JoshP wrote Was on the 5A into Darlington today, God the volume on the next stop system has been racked up! I was sat under a speaker and my ears were ringing

They probably just want turning down. All of our drivers know how to do it at Stockton, but we are 'forbidden' from touching them. If they're too high they'll get turned down though!

(31 Dec 2014, 5:42 pm)JoshP wrote Was on the 5A today, God the volume on the next stop system has been racked up! I was sat under a speaker and my ears were ringing

My dad was on it today and he said it was loud too.

If it is as loud as it's made out to be I may even consider complaining to Arriva and would give me another reason to use the 7 instead.

Yet on the Sapphire X21/X22 you can barely hear the announcements.

(30 Dec 2014, 9:12 pm)tyresmoke wrote Former Park & Ride Solos 2857 and 2861 have now entered service following repaint, at Jesmond depot. They should transfer to Darlington shortly.

MPDs 1773/1774/1775 have returned to service at Blyth following repaint at Thorntons too
I understand Dart 1611 has moved to Jesmond and has seen at least some use.

One of Durham's former T-FGN deckers was seen on tow to Alphas earlier today. Unsure which one sadly.

Seems strange for these Solos to appear at Jesmond.  Are they short on  vehicles at present?  

(31 Dec 2014, 5:46 pm)Jimmi wrote My dad was on it today and he said it was loud too.

If it is as loud as it's made out to be I may even consider complaining to Arriva and would give me another reason to use the 7 instead.

Yet on the Sapphire X21/X22 you can barely hear the announcements.

The one I was on was loud but not too loud.
1511's next stop display/announcements weren't working today as the screen was stuck on Kwik Fit.

Passed Lowlander 7443 today and noticed it had ARRIVA in the black lettering on the front panel which looked to have had a recent paint job

(31 Dec 2014, 5:45 pm)tyresmoke wrote They probably just want turning down. All of our drivers know how to do it at Stockton, but we are 'forbidden' from touching them. If they're too high they'll get turned down though!

I know how to turn darlos down but drivers aren't allowed to touch them