(02 Jul 2015, 9:40 pm)mb134 wrote Oh dear, if they're as flat as Blyth's, then the Enviro's will be better hands down, I prefer Ashington's 57-plates to Blyth's Geminis, as I've said on a number of occasions

Which Lowlanders, the Y-EBR batch, or the 57 plate batch? If they do come back to Ashington I hope they have a proper look at them before putting them into service...

(03 Jul 2015, 12:40 pm)buss14 wrote i though it might be better that 2 57 reg lowlanders go to jesmond and 2 go to blyth and they 7445/7446 would transfer to ashington and 2 of blyths geminis then there is a bit of variation for the x20

it may not actually happen because i know jesmond use 7445/7446 on the 44 to morpeth

(03 Jul 2015, 1:05 pm)mb134 wrote Don't think Arriva would do that, as there would be very little logic behind it, Ashington have never had the Gemini's for any real period of time, therefore drivers would need training, and I'd imagine so would mechanics. Variation would only be of any interest to enthusiasts.

Likewise, Blyth and Jesmond have never had those Lowlanders, unsure if they are any different to the Y-EBR batch mechanically

(03 Jul 2015, 1:05 pm)mb134 wrote Likewise, Blyth and Jesmond have never had those Lowlanders, unsure if they are any different to the Y-EBR batch mechanically

(03 Jul 2015, 2:44 pm)mb134 wrote Just something I've noticed recently, that I think I should put out there due to my scathing criticism of most of them in the past, this week I've had 7507 a few times on my travels, and I'm currently on 7506, both of which have flew on all of my journeys, and have performed better on the section of the route I use than I can ever remember. It looks like Ashington have done something with them, unsure what, but they are completely different to the slow heaps of junk I often labelled them as in the past, so credit to either the drivers, or Ashington mechanics...

(03 Jul 2015, 3:45 pm)Jimmi wrote The Solo repaints at Darlington continue and has moved onto the 11 reg Solos as 2866 has been treated.
Arriva North East: 2866 / YJ11 OJB by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

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As mentioned last night, many of Darlington's EcoCity's have now lost Arriva vinyls and "This bus runs on gas" taglines above the windows.
Arriva North East: 4808 / NK13 CFN by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

(03 Jul 2015, 5:07 pm)MrPottski wrote I'm sure one of the 59 reg solos has lost its cream swoops on the side as well. Those EcoCitys will look good in the new livery I reckon.

(03 Jul 2015, 5:10 pm)Jimmi wrote I sure I saw a 59 reg Solo without the cream swoop this afternoon, can't remember which though.

I think it says 2855 has been repainted in the news section of this site.

(03 Jul 2015, 5:10 pm)Jimmi wrote I sure I saw a 59 reg Solo without the cream swoop this afternoon, can't remember which though.

I think it says 2855 has been repainted in the news section of this site.

(03 Jul 2015, 12:14 pm)palatine3833 wrote Having done two round trips on the X12 this week, with 7619 and 7626 I can say that there is no issue with the buses that could affect timekeeping.  I ended up holding the bus at 40mph between Coxhoe and Sedgefield and then Sedgefield and Stockton and yet was still on time.  I think the issue lies with the drivers not being bothered about timekeeping, hoping that they can get knocked out of service etc.  7618 is the only Gemini which has a lack of power as it does struggle on the hill beside Shincliffe Village, but 7619/26/27 are flying machines.

(03 Jul 2015, 10:14 pm)aureolin wrote Interesting points. If it is a discipline issue rather than mechanical, then Arriva really need to nip this in the bud asap.

7619 was one of the Geminis I thought felt flat, but maybe it wasn't being made to try on that occasion.

(03 Jul 2015, 10:14 pm)aureolin wrote Interesting points. If it is a discipline issue rather than mechanical, then Arriva really need to nip this in the bud asap.

7619 was one of the Geminis I thought felt flat, but maybe it wasn't being made to try on that occasion.

(04 Jul 2015, 10:02 am)northern156 wrote On Tuesday/Wednesday evening just gone I passed Jesmond's Pulsar 1496 (NK61CZL) on the A69 near Low Row with 'Engineering Bus on Test' displayed on the blinds with someone in orange overalls (guessing a fitter) stood at the front next to the driver.

I think going to Carlisle and back is a bit OTT for a bus going on a test run!!

(04 Jul 2015, 10:01 am)MrPottski wrote New Darlington town livery displayed this morning on 2843, out on the 4. Get ready, for Frequenta!

(04 Jul 2015, 10:01 am)MrPottski wrote New Darlington town livery displayed this morning on 2843, out on the 4. Get ready, for Frequenta!

(04 Jul 2015, 10:52 am)buss14 wrote does anyone know why half of ashington and blyths mpds got wifi

(04 Jul 2015, 10:50 am)Dan wrote Have you got a rough idea of when it should be back in the town centre between 3pm and 5pm - assuming it isn't replaced?

(04 Jul 2015, 11:09 am)tyresmoke wrote It's only a 40 min round trip so you won't be waiting long

(04 Jul 2015, 11:14 am)Dan wrote You know I am not one of these hang around types..!

(04 Jul 2015, 10:02 am)northern156 wrote On Tuesday/Wednesday evening just gone I passed Jesmond's Pulsar 1496 (NK61CZL) on the A69 near Low Row with 'Engineering Bus on Test' displayed on the blinds with someone in orange overalls (guessing a fitter) stood at the front next to the driver.

I think going to Carlisle and back is a bit OTT for a bus going on a test run!!