(30 Jun 2015, 11:08 pm)busmanT wrote Haven't spotted this already answered - Trident does just less than 6 mpg, B7/President just over 6 mpg, B9 around 7 mpg, hybrid B5 do almost 9 mpg (but cost 50% more to buy).

Many, many years ago, Jaguar ran 2.4 litre and 3.4 litre cars in convoy and the 3.4 litre one returned better fuel economy, so it can be that a larger engine with higher gearing can use less fuel that a smaller engine one with lower gearing.

(30 Jun 2015, 7:27 pm)MrPottski wrote No way!!! That will have been tight round Springfield!

Yeah technically it should have been especially at haughton church, but when the old 6B used to go round there, it was either the 40xx dafs, 16xx darts, or even the occasional decker that used to operate it, I had it as my ride to asda but just as I was about to get a photo 1405 pulled away

Anybody play it...

Just got back into it recently after not playing it since TS2012...

I like the Scenario Editor and slowly getting to grips with it...

Messing about making some Malarkey Scenarios

Named in honour of our very own Mr Malarkey...Some of my creations are marathons lol...

Anybody else play it?

P.S. Hope you dont mind having something named for you Adam

Fun themed day in Chester-le-Street to celebrate all that is Go North East

- Chester-le-Street Market Place
- Friday 3 July
- 10am until 3pm

There will be plenty to enjoy, for everyone of all ages...

- Garden games
- 'Selfie' bus
- Free ice cream
- Goodies
- Entertainment from Metro Radio

Fun themed day at Chester-Le-Street to celebrate all that is Go North East

ToonLink circus celebrations in Blaydon and Newcastle

- Blaydon (near Morrisons)
- Saturday 4 July
- 10am until 3pm

- Newcastle Grainger Street
- Monday 6 July
- 10am until 5pm

There will be plenty to enjoy, for everyone of all ages...

- Circus entertaiment - magician, juggler, stilt walker, balloonist and more
- 'Selfie' bus
- Free ice cream
- Free coffee
- Goodies
- Chance to win free travel
- Entertainment from Metro Radio

ToonLink circus celebrations in Blaydon and Newcastle

A new one I've not seen reported for these is tri-axle Setra RN06AXK

Does anybody know when the Lothian buses open day this year will be?
Thanks,
Davie

Hi all,

As bus rallies/events have started to be discussed quite regularly, and these posts have been dotted around the forum in various places, I have created a dedicated sub-forum where all discussion relating to these events can be made.

It is placed fairly close to the top of the forum so that more people see it.

A thread per rally would work best in my opinion, and the first post should be used to detail the event's date and location. Posts that follow can discuss any vehicles attending, links to photographs, etc.

Whitley Bay Bus Rally
Sunday 5th July | 10:00 AM
The Links

Just something I've been thinking of is perhaps maybe creating a second Flickr account or another sort of website where I may take random photos and upload them.

I am thinking about maybe just taking photos of random stuff I see while I am out and about or anything else. Some things may include: dogs, graffiti, amusing signs and then possibly stuff like: landmarks and great scenic shots.

If I do decide to create such thing I doubt it will ever be something I will ever take seriously, it will be me just uploading things for fun which some people may get the joy of seeing.

Would anyone on here potentially be interested in seeing this happen?

Newcastle is fast becoming a popular destination for cruise ships to visit, both to start/finish cruise voyages and also visiting in the middle of cruises from other destinations, indeed 2015 will see a visit from Dutch and German cruise ships. 2016 will see lots more one day visits, including Disney Cruise Line!

For us bus/coach enthusiasts - it also offers the opportunity to see fleets of coaches in use on transfers from/to the cruises and of course the day excursions on the one day visits. I know I went to Newcastle last year when MSC Cruises visited and no less than 50 coaches were in use that day.

See below for a list of 2015 visits... I'll try and add more detail in further posts if I hear of additions to the list.
Turnaround = finish of one cruise, and start of another (ie based at Newcastle)
Day Visit = visiting in the middle of a voyage from another port

June 2015
Thu 18 (0800-1800) Turnaround
Marco Polo (800 pax) - Cruise & Maritime Voyages

July 2015
Wed 01 (am-pm) Day Visit
Balmoral (1340 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Sun 05 (0800-1700) Day Visit
MS Eurodam (1850 pax) - Holland America Line

Sat 18 (am-pm) Day Visit
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Thu 23 (0800-2100) Day Visit
Marina (1258 pax) - Oceania Cruises

Sun 26 (xx-pm) Start
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

August 2015
Sun 02 (am-pm) Turnaround
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Fri 07 (0800-2000) Day Visit
Artania (1122 pax) - Phoenix Reisen

Wed 19 (0800-2100) Day Visit
Seven Seas Voyager (708 pax) - Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Sat 29 (am-pm) Turnaround
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

September 2015
Fri 11 (am-pm) Turnaround
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Sun 20 (am-pm) Turnaround
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

October 2015
Tue 06 (am-pm) Turnaround
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Sat 17 (am-pm) Turnaround
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

November 2015
Sun 01 (am-pm) Turnaround
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Tue 17 (am-xx) Finish
Boudicca (880 pax) - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines