(02 Mar 2016, 7:20 pm)Michael wrote Its one of the new Streetdecks for the X21, if its blue, it'll be at Crook for driver familiarization.

6306 is the one at Crook for familiarisation. Due to go back to Saltmeadows Rd for branding tomorrow.

9119 is now at Percy Main for primary use on the DFDS 327 service until Friday, when it is planned to be returned to Wrightbus.

(02 Mar 2016, 8:13 pm)Dan wrote 6306 is the one at Crook for familiarisation. Due to go back to Saltmeadows Rd for branding tomorrow.

9119 is now at Percy Main for primary use on the DFDS 327 service until Friday, when it is planned to be returned to Wrightbus.

Least i got my question answered

Why the 327 may i ask?

(02 Mar 2016, 8:21 pm)Michael wrote Least i got my question answered

Why the 327 may i ask?

No ticket machine required.

(02 Mar 2016, 8:21 pm)Dan wrote No ticket machine required.

Ah right, seems right then

(02 Mar 2016, 8:23 pm)Michael wrote Ah right, seems right then

Will that mean a dfds lolyne could be of route

(02 Mar 2016, 8:48 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Will that mean a dfds lolyne could be of route

It depends, they might need all of the DFDS buses and then 9119 but i think it depends on the demand for them.

Sure someone can confirm?

https://flic.kr/p/Eizq75
https://flic.kr/p/Eizq9u

dan how are these destinations like that?

(02 Mar 2016, 9:59 pm)dannygee wrote https://flic.kr/p/Eizq75
https://flic.kr/p/Eizq9u

dan how are these destinations like that?

It is because the destination controller on the vehicle is on the wrong setting.  The bus thinks the blind is 19 LED's high when it is only 17 LED's high, so it cuts off the bottom 2 lines on the top row.

What's the official GNE policy on the ticket machine ribbon out of ink (or not printing)

Is it driver fixable or emergency tickets?

Happened on my bus this evening and driver was just started taking the money and issuing no ticket

(02 Mar 2016, 10:17 pm)Ambassador wrote What's the official GNE policy on the ticket machine ribbon out of ink (or not printing)

Is it driver fixable or emergency tickets?

Happened on my bus this evening and driver was just started  taking the money and issuing no ticket

what if you needed a day or week pass

(02 Mar 2016, 10:17 pm)Ambassador wrote What's the official GNE policy on the ticket machine ribbon out of ink (or not printing)

Is it driver fixable or emergency tickets?

Happened on my bus this evening and driver was just started  taking the money and issuing no ticket

Its heat printed, no ink ribbons.....they are old hat, so normally no not driver fixable.

(02 Mar 2016, 10:08 pm)citaro5284 wrote It is because the destination controller on the vehicle is on the wrong setting.  The bus thinks the blind is 19 LED's high when it is only 17 LED's high, so it cuts off the bottom 2 lines on the top row.

Thought it was something like that. Seen a few percy main ones like that but dan says he has informed the depot

Anyone know yet if GNE are operating the 900 on the major close thus month from shiremoor to tynemouth.
Perfect for percy main to do this

(01 Mar 2016, 6:30 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Generally, it shows the driver to stop at the next bus stop as the bell has been pushed...

Trust me it wasn't the bell...

(02 Mar 2016, 8:21 pm)Dan wrote No ticket machine required.

Been a while since I last travelled on 327 but when I did I still had to purchase a ticket. Do they no longer take fares on 327 now?

Just saw 4945 passing me on way back to depford in red

(03 Mar 2016, 12:03 pm)barmyarmy36 wrote

In Newcastle to get some photos of The Castles Express and the incompetent fools from Metro Radio have parked right in front of the bus and stuck their speakers right in front as well

Are these 'incompetent foolsc not just doing their job. Publicity. It's not a photoshoot solely for enthusiasts. It's nice to get a picture if you can but that's not the main reason for the event.

I thought Metro Radio weren't attending this event?

(03 Mar 2016, 12:53 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I thought Metro Radio weren't attending this event?

Sure that it was said to be the Bishop Auckland event on Saturday.

(03 Mar 2016, 12:03 pm)barmyarmy36 wrote

In Newcastle to get some photos of The Castles Express and Metro Radio have parked right in front of the bus and stuck their speakers right in front as well

There isn't really a lot of room, there.

(03 Mar 2016, 1:19 pm)BusLoverMum wrote There isn't really a lot of room, there.

Have noticed that every time they have one in Newcastle they usually use the same setup, suppose they have no choice as people need to have room to get past.

The quaylink launch had the Metro Radio vehicle behind the bus (Central Station end of Grainger Street). Looks like it's on the Monument end?

(03 Mar 2016, 3:17 pm)GX03 SVC wrote The quaylink launch had the Metro Radio vehicle behind the bus (Central Station end of Grainger Street). Looks like it's on the Monument end?

It was

(02 Mar 2016, 7:06 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 4928 at deptford on 99

Was on 38 today is it a permanent move

(03 Mar 2016, 6:42 pm)Acky81 wrote Was on 38 today is it a permanent move

It might be covering till 559 arrives

(03 Mar 2016, 6:42 pm)Acky81 wrote Was on 38 today is it a permanent move

No, it'll be for the Prince Bishops being in for repaint.
6020 has had a crash with the kerb in Eldon Square, the doors have fell off, the floor gave way and the widscreen shattered.

(03 Mar 2016, 6:42 pm)Acky81 wrote Was on 38 today is it a permanent move

Just a loan.

I'll go through and update news tomorrow when on laptop - have a fair bit to catch up on.

(03 Mar 2016, 6:59 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote It might be covering till 559 arrives

559 is already back in service at Deptford.

Next question is 559 red then

(03 Mar 2016, 7:31 pm)Acky81 wrote Next question is 559 red then

In the news it says its been repainted red

(03 Mar 2016, 7:11 pm)Dan wrote Just a loan.

I'll go through and update news tomorrow when on laptop - have a fair bit to catch up on.


559 is already back in service at Deptford.

It was on the 238 today and broke down at Houghton !!  leaking water at the back end,   628 was also on the 238