(22 Nov 2016, 9:35 am)Kuyoyo wrote And where has it been stated that 4664 will be branded for the X16!? All that has been stated is 4664 is being refurbished to MAX standard rather than pigeon-holing it into Cross Pennie Livery when it is to be the spare! By having it MAX means if not needed on the 685, it can be used elsewhere without people complaining that it is off-route. And if needed, it can cover on the X16 yes but it won't be branded for the X16.

(22 Nov 2016, 11:25 am)Cobalt271 wrote It isn't just Morpeth affected of course. Severe delays for MAX services X15,18 & 20 as they try to negotiate the roads between Ashington, Alnwick and Berwick which have also been badly affected. A1 is also closed near Felton which is delaying the X15 even more.

(22 Nov 2016, 12:14 pm)GX03 SVC wrote By MAX standard do you mean the standard Arriva spec of wifi, USB and dark blue pleather seats?

RBZ 5459 - yeah, I had 4661 on Saturday and it had the harrier on the headrests and USB power sockets in the seat backs.

(22 Nov 2016, 6:47 pm)Sinky19 wrote I wish Darlington's examples were fitted with USB charging ports, excluding the 3 that are allocated to "MAX" service X75/X76 (Darlington - Gainford - Barnard Castle).

(22 Nov 2016, 6:47 pm)Sinky19 wrote I wish Darlington's examples were fitted with USB charging ports, excluding the 3 that are allocated to "MAX" service X75/X76 (Darlington - Gainford - Barnard Castle).

(23 Nov 2016, 12:22 pm)GX03 SVC wrote 1765 is currently working for Ashington. It's on the 35 today. 

I'm unsure if this is a loan or a transfer, Blyth hasn't lent a midi to Ashington since one of 1795/6 back in 2014!

(21 Nov 2016, 6:24 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote 27142 is a lot better but still pretty ill sounding, It's developed the annoying Cummins Turbocharger whine, Which all in all means its turbochargers knackered, Which can only have been caused by the nature of the route.

(23 Nov 2016, 5:36 pm)northern156 wrote Been like that for the best part of 2016! Turbo still seemed to have done its job a few weeks ago when I last used it?

Heard second-hand that 27141 sounds a fair bit knackered as of late too with the cooling fans as you said earlier.

(24 Nov 2016, 9:28 am)Buses98 wrote someone on facebook said that one of the scania omnicities that is based at ashington is going away soon for extensive repair to get back to reasonable condition. if its not true sorry

(24 Nov 2016, 3:55 pm)Cobalt271 wrote I don't think that's true, both seem to be in a reasonable condition as is. Bodywork and paint looks ok and I believe both were re-engined earlier this year too.

(24 Nov 2016, 4:58 pm)Buses98 wrote ok, isn't one of them not aloud to be allocated to the x14

(24 Nov 2016, 5:52 pm)Cobalt271 wrote I don't know anything about that, but both are allocated to the X20 now so shouldn't be on the X14.

(24 Nov 2016, 8:41 am)Andreos1 wrote https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154139623071173

Worth it for the free ticket and free lunch!

(24 Nov 2016, 4:58 pm)Buses98 wrote ok, isn't one of them not aloud to be allocated to the x14

(24 Nov 2016, 8:41 am)Andreos1 wrote https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154139623071173

Worth it for the free ticket and free lunch!

(27 Nov 2016, 12:18 am)James101 wrote I wonder how many non-enthusiasts will go. If it ends up being a room full of the type of people who moan every time a Streetlite is introduced  Arriva will end up having to order 100 Atlanteans.

(27 Nov 2016, 11:03 am)Buses98 wrote does anyone know the whereabouts 4802 is (the one that crashed into a Halifax building)is it still impounded

(22 Nov 2016, 12:14 pm)omnicity4659 wrote By MAX standard do you mean the standard Arriva spec of wifi, USB and dark blue pleather seats?

RBZ 5459 - yeah, I had 4661 on Saturday and it had the harrier on the headrests and USB power sockets in the seat backs.