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Posted by: Malarkey
I have a Question - Would anyone like to see GNE start up there own Preservation Trust which obviously includes Preserving Current/Former Buses into their former glory.

Now I have done quite a bit of research over the past few days, also if you have any other ideas, please leave a comment or alternatively send me an email - adammalarkey92@gmail.com - The more information/feedback I have the better and it would be greatly appreciated. So if anyone has any old fleet lists for MCW MetroBuses/ECW Bodied Olympians/Leyland Lynxs/Optare Deltas etc please email me them on the above email address.

So if anyone is interested if could message me your email address i'll happily send you the Word Document with all the information on it as I wouldn't be able to post it on here as it exceeds the Maximum Word Count etc.

I'm still putting it together as I type this message, but i'll send the document over ASAP.
Posted by: Andreos1
Can anyone help with this one or does anyone know about it?
Dales & District operate a service from Northallerton to RAF Leeming.
Due to security issues, I always thought the bus would stop outside the main gates - however, it seems to actually goes inside, beyond security, to the accomodation areas!
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Posted by: Andreos1
Unusual working heading north now on the ECML.
Heading north on a1 between Darlington and Durham where the two run parallel - it was an electric 3 carriage scotrail.

Edit: www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K98020/2013/05/09/advanced This was it
Posted by: MurdnunoC
I wasn't entirely sure where to place this thread, but, as it most of the content will be probably consist of links to online videos, I've decided to post it here. If any of the admins think it should be moved, then please feel free to do so.

So, the purpose of the thread.

If anyone come across any transport-related videos whilst surfing the net (preferably documentary/historical/news-related items linked to the North East in some manner) then please use this thread to share your findings with others on the forum.

I'll start the thread off with a 1986 documentary aired as part of the BBC's Coast to Coast series. Entitled 'A Slow Train to Riccarton', the program documents the history of the old Border Counties railway line which ran between Hexham and Riccarton Junction. The line closed in 1956 and some of the track-bed is now submerged under Kielder Reservoir.

PART ONE:


PART TWO:


Enjoy.
Posted by: Andreos1
After the dubious nature of the Airport to Sunderland route, I wondered what other gems we could come up with.

Staying witht the airport theme and to get us started:

PB0002400/494 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO
NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD,
NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT TERMINAL
Finish Point: AMSTERDAM SCHIPOL AIRPORT
Via: COWGATE, NEWCASTLE, WALLSEND
INTERCHANGE, PERCY MAIN, ROYAL QUAYS OUTLET, DFDS FERRY, NORTH SEA, IJMUIDEN, AMSTERDAM CITY CENTRE, SCHIPOL AIRPORT
Service Number: 505
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Limited Stop Effective Date: 30-JUN-2013
Other Details: Daily, hourly stopping points as
per timetable
Posted by: gtom
Hi Guys

Assume that you now have to log in to see posts to lighten the load on the servers of lurkers?

Understandable but a bit faffy when I'm using Private Browsing on most of my kit
 

Flights

Posted by: Andreos1
Has anyone been on any long journeys?
Any scary flights or incidents in the air?

Apart from Saltwell Airways :p has anyone been on any unusual type of plane?
 

Pricing

Posted by: Andreos1
Just thought I would start a thread to see what peoples thoughts are about pricing across the region.

With the wide range of tickets, discounts and passes, are they structured fairly? Are they expensive or are they value for money?
Posted by: Adrian
Anybody heading along this year? I tend to go most years and it's always a cracking weekend. It's the 25th anniversary this year.

http://www.sunderlandlive.co.uk/events/s...nniversary

It's also confirmed that the Red Arrows will kick things off on the Friday evening.
 

Trains

Posted by: Andreos1
A bit like the ferries thread, just trying to start some discussion about trips on trains. Anyone been on any unusual trips, sleepers or even a trans-European trek?

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