(31 Mar 2015, 3:25 pm)Dan wrote There have been no further arrivals at Saltmeadows for repaint, but 6030 was receiving corporate livery vinyls today in the paintshop, so it should be returning to Percy Main shortly. 557 is fully branded for the AD122 now - it was having its re-trimmed seats fitted again today, while also receiving interior branding (disabled bay vinyls etc). I can confirm that each "X66" branded vehicle features a different coloured gnome on the front.

4845 (R845 PRG) was not present at Saltmeadows Road today so has presumably been sold, but this will be confirmed in Go North East's fleet news next week. 4950-52 and 8293 are still in storage at Saltmeadows.

Today's arrivals included the first two green Streetlites which are to be allocated to Chester-le-Street for services 8/78. These are 5402 (NK15 ENP) and 5405 (NK15 ENU).

4845 is at Riverside, in the vor line.  It is minus it's led destination displays.

(01 Apr 2015, 1:24 am)park5354 wrote 4845 is at Riverside, in the vor line.  It is minus it's led destination displays.

I believe the LEDs will be donated to 4954 at Deptford, as it's the only vehicle allocated to the "Prince Bishops" services without LEDs.

(30 Mar 2015, 10:11 pm)northern156 wrote The AD122 this season - I notice it serves Haltwhistle and Walltown but only in one order. I'm guessing it goes from Halty Rail Station down the A69 to Greenhead where it serves the village, turns right and then heads up the Military Road as normal.
Please can someone shed some light on this if they know any more? I'm going to get a few shots of it on Good Friday.

The printed version of the timtable has a colour code for that part of the route and you are correct with your assumption. The route appears to be a circle Milecastle Inn to Milecastle Inn. So from Hexham it will be Milecastle Inn, Haltwhistle Market, Railway Station, Greenhead Hotel, Walltown, Milecastle Inn then towards Hexham.

(01 Apr 2015, 5:15 am)Dan wrote I believe the LEDs will be donated to 4954 at Deptford, as it's the only vehicle allocated to the "Prince Bishops" services without LEDs.

I gather 4940 will get the same treatment then with that been the only highwayman with flipdots still

Four brand new Euro 6 Mercedes Citaros have arrived at Saltmeadows. They will be allocated to "Wear Tees Xpress" service X7 at Peterlee Depot.

DanFour brand new Euro 6 Mercedes Citaros have arrived at Saltmeadows. They will be allocated to "Wear Tees Xpress" service X7 at Peterlee Depot.

April fools?

Now don't give anything away boys  

Going back to the gold Citaro's, i think they'll go for repaint soon, as the gold seems to be a problem on the Citaro's......... i hope they go red and are branded "Laser" again......

Red bus with Laser in black and the routes on the side in white.......

Also what is currently on the X66 again, was it a Citaro and 2 B10's?

(01 Apr 2015, 10:57 am)Michael wrote Going back to the gold Citaro's, i think they'll go for repaint soon, as the gold seems to be a problem on the Citaro's......... i hope they go red and are branded "Laser" again......

Red bus with Laser in black and the routes on the side in white.......

Also what is currently on the X66 again, was it a Citaro and 2 B10's?

5332, 4944, 4964 and 4966 (plus 5389 or 5390 on Saturdays)

(01 Apr 2015, 11:01 am)Robert wrote 5332, 4944, 4964 and 4966 (plus 5389 or 5390 on Saturdays)

Cheer's Robert =)

(01 Apr 2015, 7:52 am)Dan wrote Four brand new Euro 6 Mercedes Citaros have arrived at Saltmeadows. They will be allocated to "Wear Tees Xpress" service X7 at Peterlee Depot.

Do you know where current Citaros off the X7 will go? I think they'll go on to the Tynedale Express 

(01 Apr 2015, 11:44 am)Davie wrote Do you know where current Citaros off the X7 will go? I think they'll go on to the Tynedale Express 

At least someone fell for it! April Fools!

(01 Apr 2015, 11:44 am)Dan wrote At least someone fell for it! April Fools!

As bizarre as it sounded  

Different day... different gnome. 5393 this time.  

(01 Apr 2015, 11:44 am)Dan wrote At least someone fell for it! April Fools!

Ah, but if he fell for the fool after midday does it still count?

A tricky one which could be debated either way. 

(01 Apr 2015, 12:04 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Ah, but if he fell for the fool after midday does it still count?

A tricky one which could be debated either way. 

I'd personally say that since the trap was laid before midday, anybody who falls into it regardless of the day counts. What about anybody else? 

(01 Apr 2015, 12:10 pm)Robert wrote I'd personally say that since the trap was laid before midday, anybody who falls into it regardless of the day counts. What about anybody else? 

I'd agree normally, however Dan decided to use the words 'April Fool' after midday which arguably places him in position as the 'fool'.

Remember the rhyme: 'April Fools has been and gone - you're the fool and I am none'.
 

(01 Apr 2015, 11:44 am)Dan wrote At least someone fell for it! April Fools!

Oh trust me 

(01 Apr 2015, 11:57 am)Robert wrote As bizarre as it sounded  

I'm quite gulable, Robert 

Should be noted that Lolyne 3877 has gained an LED destination:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...793743987/

(01 Apr 2015, 4:31 pm)Robert wrote Should be noted that Lolyne 3877 has gained an LED destination:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...793743987/

Been like that for a good few months now haha

Does anyone have a list of the ancillary vehicles including the minibuses etc.

Thanks in advance,
Tommy.

??? EA60 SZW - Ford Ranger - Saltmeadows
131 T81 BCU - Leyland DAF FA 45.130 Diesel - Saltmeadows
132 T82 BCU - Leyland DAF FA 45.130 Diesel - Saltmeadows
1006 EK09 OED - Ford Transit Torneo - Deptford
1007 EK09 OFY - Ford Transit Torneo - Deptford
1009 HX54EEO - Mercedes Sprinter - Percy Main (Driver Training)
1010 LX13LGO - Renault Kangoo - Washington
1011 LX13SXH - Renault Kangoo - Washington
1012 LX13SXR - Renault Kangoo - Washington
1013 LX13SYH - Renault Kangoo - Washington
1014 LX13SYT - Renault Kangoo - Washington
1015 LX13VDL - Renault Kangoo - Riverside
1016 LX13LFG - Renault Kangoo - Riverside
1017 LX13LFN - Renault Kangoo - Hexham
1018 LX13SXT - Renault Kangoo - Riverside
1019 LX13SYV - Renault Kangoo - Riverside
1020 LX13VDP - Renault Kangoo - Chester-le-St
1021 LX13VEB - Renault Kangoo - Riverside
1022 LX13VEP - Renault Kangoo - Chester-le-St
1023 LX13VDN - Renault Kangoo - Percy Main
1024 LX13WVJ - Renault Kangoo - Stanley
1025 LX13YDE - Renault Kangoo - Stanley
1026 LX13YDK - Renault Kangoo - Percy Main
1027 LX13YEL - Renault Kangoo  - Riverside
1028 LX13ZYC - Renault Kangoo - Riverside
1029 LX13VDF - Renault Kangoo - Riverside
1030 LX13WVT - Renault Kangoo - Deptford
1031 LX13WVY - Renault Kangoo - Deptford
1032 LX13WWG - Renault Kangoo - Deptford
1033 NA13EKH - Citroen Berlingo - Percy Main (Engineer)
1034 NA13EKJ - Citroen Berlingo - Riverside (Engineer)
1035 NA13EKL - Citroen Berlingo - Riverside (Engineer)
1036 NA13EKM - Citroen Berlingo - Deptford (Engineer)
1037 NA13 EKN - Citroen Berlingo - Stanley (Engineer)
1038 NA13EKU - Citroen Berlingo - Chester-le-St (Engineer)
1039 NA13EKV - Citroen Berlingo - Washington (Engineer)

Forgive me if I've missed any out, but I can't remember any others off the top of my head.

(01 Apr 2015, 6:39 pm)Dan wrote Forgive me if I've missed any out, but I can't remember any others off the top of my head.

Cheers Dan  

I was out running tonight about 1855 and saw 5371 at Ryhope Hospital bus stop having its wheel changed... Was a bit of a strange sight.

Anyone know which font was used for the lettering on the Driver Training Vehicles, decided to start doing Paper Buses again and thought I would start with these as they are pretty simple to do.

8252 set off from Heworth at  1250 this afternoon on the 82 it got as far as the other side of the bus station and packed in.

Not sure if anyone will know, as it is a bit of an odd request (service wise), but on the off chance:

Tomorrow I'll need to get the 19 from Cramlington to Bedlington (and back) any idea on what ticket I'm best off with? Cheers ? 

Was just wondering whether it would be better off to buy a return or day ticket

(01 Apr 2015, 7:34 pm)mb134 wrote Not sure if anyone will know, as it is a bit of an odd request (service wise), but on the off chance:

Tomorrow I'll need to get the 19 from Cramlington to Bedlington (and back) any idea on what ticket I'm best off with? Cheers ? 

Was just wondering whether it would be better off to buy a return or day ticket

Generally the return is cheaper than the day ticket.

A day ticket would be £6.20 I think, so yeah I'd recommend getting a return.  

(01 Apr 2015, 7:34 pm)mb134 wrote Not sure if anyone will know, as it is a bit of an odd request (service wise), but on the off chance:

Tomorrow I'll need to get the 19 from Cramlington to Bedlington (and back) any idea on what ticket I'm best off with? Cheers ? 

Was just wondering whether it would be better off to buy a return or day ticket

The return will probably be cheaper by about 40p than the comparable day ticket - that's usually the case.

Just ask the driver when you board what the best ticket is to get, but if you're only making the journey there and back, s/he'll probably just say a return.