(11 Apr 2014, 5:18 pm)upt50k wrote Mini Dart 1711 seen in Cockerton Darlington coming from Faverdale with cleaner at the wheel at 15 10

(11 Apr 2014, 8:10 pm)peter wrote I doubt 7504 is going to go Sapphire. When the PVR of the X22 is 6 and Arriva are getting 6 brand new Sapphire Enviro 400's, and then the PVR of the X21 is 8 and Arriva have 8 09-reg Enviro 400's that could easily be refurbished (7514-7521), it hardly seems a coincidence. I think that the most likely reason for 7504 to be heading to Thorntons is just for some general maintence before heading to operate at Ashington as we all know the condition that the Enviro 400's have ended up in while at Redcar/Whitby so they probably could do with a bit of proffesional attention, hence also why I doubt they'll be going Sapphire. However an alternative (but also just as likely) theory as to why 7504 is heading to Thorntons is that it is going there to be refurbished to MAX specification for service X14.

(11 Apr 2014, 5:18 pm)upt50k wrote Mini Dart 1711 seen in Cockerton Darlington coming from Faverdale with cleaner at the wheel at 15 10

(11 Apr 2014, 8:55 pm)Jimmi wrote Could this possibly be a transfer to Darlington depot to replace the two Solos for the Whitby Park & Ride which starts next Friday.

(12 Apr 2014, 11:18 am)Roland Pratt wrote Could well be. I've heard 1308 has gone to Darlington so that would be the second one.

(11 Apr 2014, 8:55 pm)Jimmi wrote Could this possibly be a transfer to Darlington depot to replace the two Solos for the Whitby Park & Ride which starts next Friday.

(12 Apr 2014, 12:30 pm)tyresmoke wrote Think it got returned to Redcar to have faults fixed. It's out on 64/64A today as I've just seen it 2 mins ago lol
7484 out in service on X93 today with 7502, 7513 and 4651, not seen the 5th one (1025/1525 deps)

(05 Jul 2013, 5:06 pm)Acky81 wrote Shame about x19 was handy from Newcastle to Doxford international. So 306 and 308 cancelled then back again what's the changes there

(13 Apr 2014, 5:05 pm)cbma06 wrote Query:

Hi, Does anybody know if Arriva North East does child Day tickets or family day tickets and the cost, cant find nothing on the Arriva website about it.

Thanks in advance.

(14 Apr 2014, 1:17 pm)Marcus wrote Arriva North East isn't my strong point, but I'm just wondering, has Scarlet Band taken over the 42 between Durham and Brasside, it's only I saw a Scarlet Band Solo on it at the Arnison Centre a few days ago?

(14 Apr 2014, 1:21 pm)Tom wrote I think both Scarlet Band and Arriva operate it.

(14 Apr 2014, 12:17 pm)tyresmoke wrote 7486 is now in service at Redcar. 7492 has entered service at Ashington.

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(15 Apr 2014, 9:55 am)Michael wrote From Facebook:

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(15 Apr 2014, 10:15 pm)upt50k wrote Former Bishop Auckland based Mini Dart 1712 back in the town today operating on Belmont operated service 6 Another Dart that has been repainted despite not having a long time future.

(15 Apr 2014, 10:29 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Should be at Darlington - it and 1711 are the new replacements for 2827/8 instead of Redcar's 1309 and 1737.

(16 Apr 2014, 9:05 am)upt50k wrote Belmont rejected the transfer of one of the 1300 class Darts because it was fitted with a second hand engine/gearbox and is pretty ropey. perhaps this explains why 1712 is at Belmont

(16 Apr 2014, 9:07 am)tyresmoke wrote That'll be 1302 presumably. 1711/12 have had various bits of work done by Belmont, including PSV as both were out of test. Jesmond have also treated them to a repaint, they're cover for refurbishments taking place.

(15 Apr 2014, 10:29 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Should be at Darlington - it and 1711 are the new replacements for 2827/8 instead of Redcar's 1309 and 1737.