1404 has arrived back at Stockton following refurbishment to MAX, though still awaiting branding.

(16 Nov 2015, 6:04 pm)jaimzm wrote Optare Solo 2503 is at Yorkshire tiger

How sad , I really liked it at Jesmond

(17 Nov 2015, 4:24 pm)NK53 TKT wrote How sad , I really liked it at Jesmond

How is it sad? It's a bus.

(18 Nov 2015, 6:54 pm)R852 PRG wrote How is it sad? It's a bus.

Most of the drivers are probably happy that it's gone, it wasn't the best from what I've heard. I only had a short ride on it round Darlington once on service 4.

(18 Nov 2015, 7:00 pm)Jimmi wrote Most of the drivers are probably happy that it's gone, it wasn't the best from what I've heard. I only had a short ride on it round Darlington once on service 4.

I've also heard it was a bit of a funny one, came from an independent or something, didn't it? Or another Arriva division?

(18 Nov 2015, 7:01 pm)R852 PRG wrote I've also heard it was a bit of a funny one, came from an independent or something, didn't it? Or another Arriva division?

Arriva Leeds.

EDIT: Scrap that upon clicking the image is from this week.

(18 Nov 2015, 7:01 pm)R852 PRG wrote I've also heard it was a bit of a funny one, came from an independent or something, didn't it? Or another Arriva division?

2503 YJ51JWW, along with 2504 and 2505 came from Classic.

(18 Nov 2015, 7:05 pm)Jimmi wrote 2503 YJ51JWW, along with 2504 and 2505 came from Classic.

Interesting. You learn something new every day.

(18 Nov 2015, 7:05 pm)Jimmi wrote 2503 YJ51JWW, along with 2504 and 2505 came from Classic.

And before that, Crystals, Bexleyheath and Network Colchester.

I drove it at Darlington before it went to Durham and it was shocking. It was so down on power it wouldn't climb the bank on Brinkburn Road on the 4 without dropping it into 2nd.

(18 Nov 2015, 6:54 pm)R852 PRG wrote How is it sad? It's a bus.

So?

Forgot to note a few days ago when I was on it, but the upstairs front panel of 7524 is atrocious. 

The destination cover is a completely different shade of blue to the surround, can't tell which is the correct shade. It was muddy (clearly hadn't been cleaned), and the side panels were also not quite right.

(18 Nov 2015, 6:54 pm)R852 PRG wrote How is it sad? It's a bus.

I'll remember this one... 4852 was just a bus.

(19 Nov 2015, 6:42 pm)Dan wrote I'll remember this one... 4852 was just a bus.

As unfortunate as it sounds now, somebody will be left in that perilous situation with a Wright Streetlite in 2030...

(18 Nov 2015, 7:01 pm)R852 PRG wrote I've also heard it was a bit of a funny one, came from an independent or something, didn't it? Or another Arriva division?

Classic Coaches where it did the S1 and before that Network 
Colchester

1442 has lost its rear X12 branding due to an accident it was involved in on Saturday night.

(20 Nov 2015, 9:32 am)Multi21 wrote 1442 has lost its rear X12 branding due to an accident it was involved in on Saturday night.

Like 1441 now then.

1404? Back from Thorntons and up in the gods at Faverdale this morning.

(21 Nov 2015, 8:29 am)MrPottski wrote

1404? Back from Thorntons and up in the gods at Faverdale this morning.

Was goosed before it went away for refurb, so probably rejected by Stockton

Haha!

I apologise if this had already asked, but does service X12 require vehicles with a tacograph?

(21 Nov 2015, 11:56 pm)Davie wrote I apologise if this had already asked, but does service X12 require vehicles with a tacograph?

No, as the service is split at Durham Bus Station.

(21 Nov 2015, 11:58 pm)Jimmi wrote No, as the service is split at Durham Bus Station.

Thanks, Jimmi!

7607's new livery
Arriva Northumbria: 7607 | NK59 DME by Tommy Simms, on Flickr

(21 Nov 2015, 11:56 pm)Davie wrote I apologise if this had already asked, but does service X12 require vehicles with a tacograph?

No routes at Arriva North East require tachographs other than some private charters, thats why some vehicles retain tachographs.

(23 Nov 2015, 11:48 am)GX03 SVC wrote No routes at Arriva North East require tachographs other than some private charters, thats why some vehicles retain tachographs.

Thanks for the info.

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(23 Nov 2015, 11:48 am)GX03 SVC wrote No routes at Arriva North East require tachographs other than some private charters, thats why some vehicles retain tachographs.

Thanks for the info.

7490 has gained allover NatWest adverts.

(23 Nov 2015, 4:43 pm)GX03 SVC wrote 7490 has gained allover NatWest adverts.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/22858439047/

(23 Nov 2015, 7:20 pm)S813 FVK wrote https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/22858439047/

I can't really see anything done there that couldn't have been achieved just as well by using the advertising space given. Not the most exciting all over vinyl ever

(23 Nov 2015, 4:43 pm)GX03 SVC wrote 7490 has gained allover NatWest adverts.

Saw that tonight, the rear looks great, just a shame the front isn't covered too, the cut back to blue paint ruins it for me.