Bus Related Outings and Reviews
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06 Feb 2015, 8:10 pm,
Post: #1761
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(06 Feb 2015, 7:35 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Members of rt ge the Green family are a lot stronger than you think, GRAHAM! Aye I wouldnt imagine the whole route would be nice. Maybe you should just do it to Sunderland, get a X36 to Boldon, then a 9 to Shields? |
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06 Feb 2015, 8:17 pm,
Post: #1762
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(06 Feb 2015, 7:32 pm)Dan wrote Connections are awfully tight. I would not get off a bus in Town End Farm for a kings ransom, the whole of that Area (Downhill, Red House incl.) Looks rough |
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06 Feb 2015, 8:25 pm,
Post: #1763
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(06 Feb 2015, 8:17 pm)MrFozz wrote I would not get off a bus in Town End Farm for a kings ransom, the whole of that Area (Downhill, Red House incl.) Looks rough Haha.. fair point. First and last time: ![]() |
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07 Feb 2015, 8:21 am,
Post: #1764
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Well, I'm going to have a big day today. Already at the Metro station heading to Newcastle - been quite a while since I've had a big one so time to make up for it!
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07 Feb 2015, 12:17 pm,
Post: #1765
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(07 Feb 2015, 8:21 am)Dan wrote Well, I'm going to have a big day today. Already at the Metro station heading to Newcastle - been quite a while since I've had a big one so time to make up for it! Did it arrive on time?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
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07 Feb 2015, 12:18 pm,
Post: #1766
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07 Feb 2015, 12:19 pm,
Post: #1767
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(07 Feb 2015, 12:18 pm)Dan wrote Aye - surprisingly! =0, well that's just typical, its on time but you arrive late! haha
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
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07 Feb 2015, 4:11 pm,
Post: #1768
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
My outing from today on a Get Around day ticket;
#36 - Riverside Cricket Ground to Houghton-le-Spring Church - (09:51 --- 10:13) - GNE 5303 - Mercedes 0530N/Mercedes Citaro I put £4 on the tray, expecting a nice fresh Get Around ticket that looked perfect. I got something with barely any ink on it. As the driver handed me my change, I told him I could barely see the date on it. (This would never be a problem with a single journey, but I could be using this ticket on dozens of buses throughout the day). He sighed and just looked at me. God, I don't know what it is with these Deptford drivers but they've come to Chester-le-Street with an attitude I really don't like. They're in unfamiliar territory, in Park Lane I could understand, but it's really getting on my nerves. My 3rd journey on the 36 service, and it's twice I've gotten on feeling irritated at the attitude of the driver...nonetheless, with a terrible ticket in my hand I sat down and enjoyed the journey on 5303. Much better than 5306 or 5308. #20A - Houghton-le-Spring Church to Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange - (10:16 --- 10:43) - GNE 5212 - Scania L94UA/Wright Solar I boarded this with my bad ticket. The driver had to look at it for about 5 seconds more than usual, as he could barely see the date. But he was a rather pleasant old guy, unlike the one in 5303...5212 was actually really nice between Houghton and then as we got within sight of Park Lane, it started to sound rough as anything. Engine screaming, the lot! I was glad to get off in the end, but overall it was a pleasant journey I had in this PB Scania. #9 - Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange to North Shields Town Centre - (10:49 --- 11:55) - GNE 5247 - Scania CN230UB/Scania OmniCity Was pleasantly surprised by an OmniCity showing up on the 9, as they seem rather rare. Did see 5249 on too while we headed to North Shields, along with 6008 and 6039 on the shorts to Jarrow. The ride quality itself was absolutely brilliant, I couldn't fault it! I sank into my seat for the whole of the very quiet journey and not a complaint was made...in terms of comfort. But, we had the slowest goddamn driver alive!! He was terrible - surprised he wasn't pulled over for going too slow! We must have lost about 10 minutes of time because of his speed... #310 - North Shields Town Centre to Newcastle, Haymarket Bus Station - (12:04 --- 12:50) - GNE 6103 - Volvo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2 I had seen 6103 waiting to depart when I got off 5247, but it was 6116 and I wanted a proper Cobalt ![]() #45 - Newcastle, Eldon Square to MetroCentre Interchange - (12:56 --- 13:20) - GNE 3823 - Volvo Olympian/NC Palatine 2 This was what made my day! Saw an Olympian waiting on the 45 when I arrived into Haymarket on the 310, and went for it. Again, like on 5212, the driver couldn't read the ticket, and needed to take it off me to check the date...possibly because she was woman. Lol no just kidding, I like women drivers ![]() #X66 - MetroCentre Interchange to Gateshead Interchange - (13:28 --- 13:38) - GNE 4918 - Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown After going over for some photos in the coach park, I hopped on 4918 to Gateshead. Again, the driver struggled to read the date on the ticket, and at first thought I was showing him a Buzzfare of some sort! That ticket machine on 5303 was starting to affect my day...but overall 4918 had all the great qualities and sounds of a Renown! ![]() #21 - Gateshead Interchange to Chester-le-Street - (13:42 --- 14:10) - GNE 6061 - Volvo B5HL/Wright Gemini 2 I had a driver I knew very well, Paul. A lovely chap. Always smiling and friendly, does a lot of overtime so I seem him more regularly than others. Not only is he a safe driver, he is absolutely great the controls and can make a 30-odd minute journey go easily. Maybe the fact that hardly anyone was getting on may have had an effect on how fast we got to Chester, but 6061 was lovely to ride on this occasion - and seeing Paul again managed to change the way driver's attitudes had been throughout the day and put me back in a good mood. If you ever need a good driver - come to Chester! ![]() #36 - Chester-le-Street to Riverside Cricket Ground - (14:14 --- 14:20) - GNE 5299 - Mercedes 0530N/Mercedes Citaro Right, another Deptford bus and driver in Chester-le-Street - let's have a look. I get on and show him my Key card and my Get Around - and he can't even read the text at all! He was looking at me like I was showing him a blank ticket! Not a smile or a facial expression, he just got closer to it then nodded. At least he didn't sigh or anything...so I just took my seat on 5299. Now, this bus was just fantastic. Smoothest Merc I'd had on the 36 so far, my seat was lovely and warm and the bus didn't rattle whatsoever. When it got to my stop (now given a name rather than 'My House' ![]() ![]() I did enjoy my day on the whole, and I hope you enjoyed reading! ![]() |
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07 Feb 2015, 4:32 pm,
Post: #1769
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(07 Feb 2015, 12:18 pm)Dan wrote Aye - surprisingly! The NMT (43013, 43014) was prancing across the North East today, it arrived at Newcastle at about the same time as you |
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07 Feb 2015, 6:17 pm,
Post: #1770
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Looks like a good day Marcus! Your lucky it wasn't a B10BLE on the 9. |
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07 Feb 2015, 6:34 pm,
Post: #1771
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Don't expect owt flash off me like Marcus gives you all...
0821 Metro: Stadium of Light to Haymarket - T&WM 4083 0903 X18: Haymarket to Morpeth - ANE 7529 0947 (10l) 35A: Morpeth to North Seaton - ANE 7519 1043 (3l) 35A: North Seaton to Ashington - ANE 7519 1132 1: Ashington to Blyth - ANE 1402 1253 X5: Blyth to Cramlington - ANE 7607 1337 52: Cramlington to Dudley - ANE 1497 1415 52: Dudley to Killingworth - ANE 4517 1427 (5l) 62: Killingworth to Newcastle - SNE 22029 1550ish 309: Newcastle to Sandyford - GNE 6104 1603 58: Sandyford to Newcastle - GNE 5388 1620ish Metro: Newcastle to Millfield - T&WM 4019 1714 700: Millfield to Stadium of Light - GNE 640 Back home safe and sound for 17:35! Was pleasantly surprised by 7529 - managed to overtake a few cars on the A1! 22029 sounded a bit strange - didn't half have some power though - even gave 4517 a run for its money. Best bus of the day has to be 6104 - sure DaveyBowyer would agree! |
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07 Feb 2015, 6:45 pm,
Post: #1772
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(07 Feb 2015, 6:34 pm)Dan wrote Don't expect owt flash off me like Marcus gives you all... I would of seen you had 1311 not been 6 late. |
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11 Feb 2015, 6:53 pm,
Post: #1773
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
I've only been on 2 buses today! But here is my log -
15:01 - 23 Barley Mow Est to Birtley Crem (NJ11 EXJ) Me and an elderly gentleman were waiting for the 82 in Barley Mow for a good 15-20 mins, unfortunatly one didn't turn up although it was scheduled to. We did though, see the 23 come down the bank so we hopped on that. The driver was very canny, although he loved his brakes! It cost me £1.30 to get to the Crem so about the same cost as the 82 to Birtley. Anyway, this is my favourite Pheonix bus, I have a really comfortable seat at the front! 9/10 15:23 - 21 Birtley to Barley Mow (6059) Not this bloody bus again! It's like a magnet! I wasn't so happy with this short trip. The driver clearly didn't want to be there. He was rude, kept speeding up/braking very sharply and wasn't dressed properly. I hate this bus, it has a curse haha! |
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11 Feb 2015, 6:56 pm,
Post: #1774
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(11 Feb 2015, 6:53 pm)leestransportphotos wrote I've only been on 2 buses today! But here is my log - The 82 is a joke. I've saw several complaints about it on GNE's facebook page, and on Saturday, it was about 10 minutes late at Heworth! |
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11 Feb 2015, 6:58 pm,
Post: #1775
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(11 Feb 2015, 6:56 pm)Tom wrote The 82 is a joke. I've saw several complaints about it on GNE's facebook page, and on Saturday, it was about 10 minutes late at Heworth! I think its since they changed it, its got worse.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
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14 Feb 2015, 3:50 pm,
Post: #1776
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
My Get Around from today is as follows;
#36 - Riverside to Houghton-le-Spring Church - (09:55 --- 10:13) - GNE 8258 - DAF SB120/Wright Cadet This bus was very nice, and I think it might be my first Deptford-based Cadet. Driver was surprisingly friendly, and greeted me as I got on, which added a bit to the journey given what they have been like previously. Journey was very quiet, everyone who did get on got on on Avenue Vivian. Had it all to myself before that, and I feel this set my day off to a great start. #20A - Houghton-le-Spring Church to Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange - (10:16 --- 10:40) - GNE 4992 - Scania L94UA/Wright Solar Another very nice Deptford driver, looked like my opinion had been changed. 4992 made for a very nice journey, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The journey itself had no more than 20 people on at any one time, which makes a change to what some of these 20s can be like at this time on a Saturday morning. #56 - Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange to Wrekenton High Street - (10:48 --- 11:39) - GNE 6091 - Volvo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2 Three in a row, as this driver was another friendly chap. Bus itself was very quiet, and added to the journey quality. 6091 was extremely smooth, and I had the front seats upstairs to myself all the way to Wrekenton. I did consider getting off at Concord as there was a few things stationary in the bus station, but I opted to stay on and not destroy my plan. #52 - Wrekenton High Street to Gateshead Interchange - (11:53 --- 12:39) - GNE 8338 - Optare Versa V1110/Optare God this was a nightmare. The scruffiest of people got on just outside of Wrekenton, and a child with them was turning around pulling rape faces at me...not only that, 8338 was a disgrace! Every bump in the road meant a bump at the front then another feeling at the back. Every single knock or rattle could be felt. But, having said that, nothing beats the seats on a Versa, some of the softest I've ever had! #28 - Gateshead Interchange to Pelton Church - (13:03 --- 13:35) - GNE 4930 - Scania L94UA/Wright Solar Guess who my driver was?? Pat. ![]() I got off at Pelton Church for a reason - I decided to pay a visit to my grandparent's grave. After locating it and saying a few words, etc, I just left and walked down to Pelton Schools. When I got to Pelton Schools, I saw 4904 on the 78 heading to Sunderland, and I think I may have seen Tom on. ![]() #34A - Pelton Schools to Chester-le-Street Market Place - (13:59 --- 14:06) - GNE 8302 - Optare Versa V1110/Optare Another comfortable journey on a Versa. And it wasn't ruined by a bumpy rattly body on it, or scruffy people getting on. I enjoyed this little journey. #X22 - Chester-le-Street Market Place to Clifford Terrace Chapel - (14:09 --- 14:12) - GNE 6016 - Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President Running extremely late, I didn't notice this until I got on and realised it should have been here over 15 mins ago! lol A pretty good journey on a Volvo President, albeit short. Driver seemed a bit of a comedian with the OAPs. Not bad. Had a great day out, and only for £3.75! ![]() |
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14 Feb 2015, 5:10 pm,
Post: #1777
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(14 Feb 2015, 3:50 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote My Get Around from today is as follows; People from Wrekenton/Gateshead are scruffy. Worse than Cramlington, but not as bad as Chester-le-Street or Sunderland. |
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14 Feb 2015, 5:18 pm,
Post: #1778
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Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(14 Feb 2015, 5:10 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote People from Wrekenton/Gateshead are scruffy. Worse than Cramlington, but not as bad as Chester-le-Street or Sunderland. I think you'll find there is one specific area of CLS that is renowned for its rough people, and as a result people get the impression we are all like this... They live in 'the avenues', the majority of them. Most of them just sleep in their own clothes for a few days before buying new ones at the market at the weekend. There are a lot of nice areas of Chester-le-Street, such as where I live; an area many desire to live in, but people who do not live here, or come here often, will obviously not know this... |
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14 Feb 2015, 5:23 pm,
Post: #1779
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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(14 Feb 2015, 5:10 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote People from Wrekenton/Gateshead are scruffy. Worse than Cramlington, but not as bad as Chester-le-Street or Sunderland. (14 Feb 2015, 5:18 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I think you'll find there is one specific area of CLS that is renowned for its rough people, and as a result people get the impression we are all like this...Very good stereotyping there lads [emoji14] Cant be as bad as Easington Lane, Sberburn Road or Woodhouse Close in Bishop [emoji14] |
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14 Feb 2015, 5:30 pm,
Post: #1780
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Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(14 Feb 2015, 5:23 pm)MrFozz wrote Very good stereotyping there lads [emoji14] Just trying to defend my hometown. A lot of people get the impression that people from Chester-le-Street are all scruffs, I'd like to see this kid's local area in comparison! Stereotyping or not, I still find it to be a bit unfair on a lot of us. Chester-le-Street has some very posh areas, but while it does have some bad places, it is overall a nice place, and I have enjoyed living here for the entire of my life. I couldn't imagine living somewhere else. |
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