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RE: New members - Introduce yourself
(06 Jun 2016, 8:22 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Its actually my first birthday on NEB, I registered on the 6th June 2015  Smile

Cheers everyone!

It says you registered on the 5th, so happy birthday for yesterday Wink
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(06 Jun 2016, 7:57 pm)PO51WNF wrote Hahah I like Voyagers too Wink

Yeah I did Smile

Rancid things! One of the few units that I refuse to use, unless absolutely necessary.
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(06 Jun 2016, 10:25 pm)Adrian wrote Rancid things! One of the few units that I refuse to use, unless absolutely necessary.

Beautiful units when they work.

At the time they were more than necessary. IMO 47s would not have lasted a lot longer on trains from Aberdeen to Penzance and everywhere inbetween!
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(07 Jun 2016, 3:14 pm)northern156 wrote Beautiful units when they work.

At the time they were more than necessary. IMO 47s would not have lasted a lot longer on trains from Aberdeen to Penzance and everywhere inbetween!

I agree, prefer a voyager to a rake of Mark 2's though!
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(07 Jun 2016, 3:25 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I agree, prefer a voyager to a rake of Mark 2's though!
Have you ever been on a Mark 2 coach? Much comfier seating, all seats have tables and much more spacious.

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(07 Jun 2016, 3:28 pm)northern156 wrote Have you ever been on a Mark 2 coach? Much comfier seating, all seats have tables and much more spacious.

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Yeah, once in a DRS rake, I'm just not a fan really, much prefer a Mark 3 to a mark 4 though. The voyagers with crosscountry are in a bad internal condition
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(07 Jun 2016, 3:30 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Yeah, once in a DRS rake, I'm just not a fan really, much prefer a Mark 3 to a mark 4 though. The voyagers with crosscountry are in a bad internal condition
Yet you'd prefer one to a Mark 2?

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(07 Jun 2016, 3:31 pm)northern156 wrote Yet you'd prefer one to a Mark 2?

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Yes, because mark 2s are older coaches and the one I was onboard was very busy and I had a bad experience. The DRS one at the open day last year in Carlisle looked good though
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(07 Jun 2016, 3:30 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Yeah, once in a DRS rake, I'm just not a fan really, much prefer a Mark 3 to a mark 4 though. The voyagers with crosscountry are in a bad internal condition

Mark 3s are more spacious due to the Mark 4 having a curved bodyshell, Which was supposed to house the Tilting equipment.

Crosscounrtys Voyagers haven't had a refurbishment since new, Apart from the First Class area.
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(07 Jun 2016, 3:35 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Mark 3s are more spacious due to the Mark 4 having a curved bodyshell, Which was supposed to house the Tilting equipment.

Crosscounrtys Voyagers haven't had a refurbishment since new, Apart from the First Class area.

I do find the lack of a voyager refurbishment obvious, the voyagers just have coffee stains everywhere I find.

As for the Mark 4s I just dislike the design, I find the Mark 3s have more room, not yet been on a refreshed virgin mark 4 but I have had a refurbished HST which even better for me was diveted via Yarm and Sunderland
RE: New members - Introduce yourself
I know I'm a bit late for this. But I'm Brian from South Shields who loves to ride on buses and collect tickets. I prefer Go North East and Stagecoach North East as well as most indipendant operators. London Underground and train enthusiast too.
RE: New members - Introduce yourself
Hello i'm Rob

Long time reader first time poster

Not in the same league as some of the enthusiasts on here but Enjoy reading the forum when I have the time
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(10 Mar 2017, 10:55 am)Rob44 wrote Hello i'm Rob

Long time reader first time poster

Not in the same league as some of the enthusiasts on here but Enjoy reading the forum when I have the time

There is no league Smile

Welcome to the site and look forward to seeing your contributions.
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Hello all, 
I have just joined and wanted to introduce myself, I am a big fan of the bygone era page as it showcases vehicles from the past which played a big part in developement of 21st century travel. That's all, Thank you.
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New member - Introducing myself
Hello I'm Ray

Long time lurker with a lifetime interest in buses.
Now long retired and don't get around as I used to.
Grandfather worked for the Northern at Park Lane depot.
I have a large amount of bus books for disposal.
They are free to a good home if anyone wants them.
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I have just joined this morning. I didn't even have to wait for my application to be approved.

My main areas of familiarity for buses are the North West, West Yorkshire and London. I already belong to the relevant bus forums.

My favourite operator local to this forum is Go North East. Arriva also have some good Sapphire & Max stock and have provided enjoyable cascaded London buses too.

As an aside, I sometimes listen to Lisa Shaw and Mel Crawford on BBC Radio Newcastle online!

I shall read these pages in more detail and comment further in January. Happy New Year everyone!
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(29 Dec 2019, 11:36 am)Metroline1511 wrote I have just joined this morning.  I didn't even have to wait for my application to be approved.

My main areas of familiarity for buses are the North West, West Yorkshire and London.  I already belong to the relevant bus forums.

My favourite operator local to this forum is Go North East.  Arriva also have some good Sapphire & Max stock and have provided enjoyable cascaded London buses too.

As an aside, I sometimes listen to Lisa Shaw and Mel Crawford on BBC Radio Newcastle online!

I shall read these pages in more detail and comment further in January.  Happy New Year everyone!

Enjoy browsing and contributing!

All the best for the new year.