(28 Jun 2014, 8:00 pm)Dan Just looked at my photos - the 0809 from Gateshead is also operated by a "Lambton Worm" branded Versa.
Both can be substituted by red spares though, so keep your fingers crossed.
(28 Jun 2014, 8:00 pm)Dan Just looked at my photos - the 0809 from Gateshead is also operated by a "Lambton Worm" branded Versa.
Both can be substituted by red spares though, so keep your fingers crossed.
(28 Jun 2014, 7:55 pm)gtom Agree, much prefer the London/Lothian style
(28 Jun 2014, 7:55 pm)gtom Agree, much prefer the London/Lothian style
(28 Jun 2014, 8:10 pm)aureolin I'd say Transport for London are phasing that style out though? New Bus for London doesn't have it, and neither do Gemini 2's for example, whereas the original Geminis and ALX400s for example do.
(28 Jun 2014, 8:10 pm)aureolin I'd say Transport for London are phasing that style out though? New Bus for London doesn't have it, and neither do Gemini 2's for example, whereas the original Geminis and ALX400s for example do.
(28 Jun 2014, 8:15 pm)Dan I personally dislike it - I have no idea where to look.
On the first time I went up to Edinburgh, I had absolutely no idea which place was the terminus, because there's just random names dotted everywhere.
(28 Jun 2014, 8:15 pm)Dan I personally dislike it - I have no idea where to look.
On the first time I went up to Edinburgh, I had absolutely no idea which place was the terminus, because there's just random names dotted everywhere.
Although I noted it on the Rare & Odd Workings thread yesterday as covering for a branded vehicle on the "Prince Bishops", it should be noted here for clarification that former "MetroLINK" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4962 (NL52 WVT) has been transferred from Washington to Deptford - which I expect is to cover Deptford's loss of MPD 544.
Similar examples 4961, 4963 and 4964 all remain at Washington.
(29 Jun 2014, 6:28 am)Tom Will 9131 be out today?
(29 Jun 2014, 9:03 am)Marcus You could go to Crook for a photo? I believe there's an Arriva service that goes by Weardale's depot - I'll have a look for it.
(29 Jun 2014, 9:39 am)BJ10VUS Arriva's 1, 1B, 46 and X1 go through Crook. There's also Weardale's 101 and once-per-day Arriva 46 to Stanhope Depot.
(27 Jun 2014, 4:42 pm)Dan That would be great, but the reason why GNE have got it on trial is to test suitability for the routes which are down to receive investment this year...
On another note, VDL SB120/Wright Merit 8266 has been given a fresh coat of white paint at Saltmeadows ready for branding into its new livery.
(27 Jun 2014, 5:34 pm)Marcus Demolition of Winlaton Depot -
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/85045832@N07/14519429835/
(28 Jun 2014, 8:58 am)Dan 6079 has just been involved in a bit of a smash in Hexham Bus Station. Big van parked in the way and the driver tried his best to pull in. Corner of the roof of the bus station caused one of the upper deck windows to be smashed in. Nobody hurt.
(28 Jun 2014, 9:44 am)marxistafozzski An absolute stab in the dark here...Not long after half 11
I think it is due at Durham at 11:06, not 100%, but I got off it about 10 am in Durham on it's up to Bishop
(27 Jun 2014, 4:42 pm)Dan That would be great, but the reason why GNE have got it on trial is to test suitability for the routes which are down to receive investment this year...
On another note, VDL SB120/Wright Merit 8266 has been given a fresh coat of white paint at Saltmeadows ready for branding into its new livery.
(27 Jun 2014, 5:34 pm)Marcus Demolition of Winlaton Depot -
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/85045832@N07/14519429835/
(28 Jun 2014, 8:58 am)Dan 6079 has just been involved in a bit of a smash in Hexham Bus Station. Big van parked in the way and the driver tried his best to pull in. Corner of the roof of the bus station caused one of the upper deck windows to be smashed in. Nobody hurt.
(28 Jun 2014, 9:44 am)marxistafozzski An absolute stab in the dark here...Not long after half 11
I think it is due at Durham at 11:06, not 100%, but I got off it about 10 am in Durham on it's up to Bishop
(29 Jun 2014, 8:04 am)Dan Although I noted it on the Rare & Odd Workings thread yesterday as covering for a branded vehicle on the "Prince Bishops", it should be noted here for clarification that former "MetroLINK" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4962 (NL52 WVT) has been transferred from Washington to Deptford - which I expect is to cover Deptford's loss of MPD 544.
Similar examples 4961, 4963 and 4964 all remain at Washington.
(29 Jun 2014, 8:04 am)Dan Although I noted it on the Rare & Odd Workings thread yesterday as covering for a branded vehicle on the "Prince Bishops", it should be noted here for clarification that former "MetroLINK" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4962 (NL52 WVT) has been transferred from Washington to Deptford - which I expect is to cover Deptford's loss of MPD 544.
Similar examples 4961, 4963 and 4964 all remain at Washington.
(29 Jun 2014, 10:23 am)Dan I used to get the 700 down to Roker Beach with the dog, simply because it was quiet (next to nobody on it) and he'd be less excited.
(29 Jun 2014, 10:23 am)Dan I used to get the 700 down to Roker Beach with the dog, simply because it was quiet (next to nobody on it) and he'd be less excited.
(29 Jun 2014, 10:23 am)Dan I used to get the 700 down to Roker Beach with the dog, simply because it was quiet (next to nobody on it) and he'd be less excited.
(29 Jun 2014, 10:23 am)Dan I used to get the 700 down to Roker Beach with the dog, simply because it was quiet (next to nobody on it) and he'd be less excited.
(29 Jun 2014, 10:30 am)Michael I hope it gets the passengers needed, i would imagine it will packed to brim on the Sunday of the airshow.
Can any bigger buses be used on it's full route, as i know the 701 uses just part of the route?
Edit: Noticed there's a mistake on the Airshow leaflet... it has the 26/26A - which of course is now the 29/29A.
The 700 isn't on it to
Edit again: (Sorry!) - When the X35 does its new late night run at 2110 towards Peterlee, will a Fast Cats Scania be used or will a Versa or something be used?
(29 Jun 2014, 10:30 am)Michael I hope it gets the passengers needed, i would imagine it will packed to brim on the Sunday of the airshow.
Can any bigger buses be used on it's full route, as i know the 701 uses just part of the route?
Edit: Noticed there's a mistake on the Airshow leaflet... it has the 26/26A - which of course is now the 29/29A.
The 700 isn't on it to
Edit again: (Sorry!) - When the X35 does its new late night run at 2110 towards Peterlee, will a Fast Cats Scania be used or will a Versa or something be used?
(29 Jun 2014, 10:37 am)Dan Versas in the past have often substituted for the Solos, so they can definitely use midi-sized vehicles. Wouldn't like to put anything bigger on mind - Sunniside is quite tight.
I'd imagine, given that it's terminating at Peterlee, that a Peterlee vehicle will be used? Most likely a Wear Tees Xpress Merc?
(29 Jun 2014, 10:37 am)Dan Versas in the past have often substituted for the Solos, so they can definitely use midi-sized vehicles. Wouldn't like to put anything bigger on mind - Sunniside is quite tight.
I'd imagine, given that it's terminating at Peterlee, that a Peterlee vehicle will be used? Most likely a Wear Tees Xpress Merc?