(18 Jun 2026, 3:18 pm)HarryHarry wrote Theres some writing on on the sideboard that usually tells you what route it is and where it is going , what route is it because I don't recognize the surroundings

My wild guess is Stamfordham Road by the grassy verges either side. Either that, or somewhere along Ponteland Road between Blakelaw Road and Etal Lane. Only places I can think of.

(18 Jun 2026, 3:18 pm)HarryHarry wrote Theres some writing on on the sideboard that usually tells you what route it is and where it is going , what route is it because I don't recognize the surroundings

That was taken yesterday while on an X78 to Eldon Square (Haymarket) it was on the 62/63 today.

(15 Jun 2026, 9:10 pm)col87 wrote We don’t need anymore knackered buses getting sent here thanks, we need decent ones ( a couple of more deckers wouldn’t harm either).

(18 Jun 2026, 3:18 pm)HarryHarry wrote Theres some writing on on the sideboard that usually tells you what route it is and where it is going , what route is it because I don't recognize the surroundings

"X78 Eldon Square"

(18 Jun 2026, 11:05 pm)stagecoachfan wrote "X78 Eldon Square"

Thank you for letting me know.

(18 Jun 2026, 4:22 pm)Storx wrote Either the photo has brought the colours out wrong or someone has really fucked up the progress flag there. The colours are all wrong, even known the original is better anyway but that's another thread.

Thats the correct colours, the flag was updated officially in 2021 but most companies are just getting round to updating it now.

(Yesterday, 10:23 am)Ambassador wrote Thats the correct colours, the flag was updated officially in 2021 but most companies are just getting round to updating it now.

Or you could say, most companies have just "woke" up to the updated flag.

Would get my coat, but it's too warm !

(Yesterday, 10:23 am)Ambassador wrote Thats the correct colours, the flag was updated officially in 2021 but most companies are just getting round to updating it now.

No arguments about the progress flag. I meant on the photo it's lime green, dark pink, dark blue. Should be yellow, and the trans pink/blue. 

Unsure whether it's a camera issue though, the other areas are right though.

(16 Jun 2026, 6:18 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Yes it’s somewhere getting fixed can’t remember what it’s called where it is. But it won’t be re entering service for a long time yet

probably thorntons

73093 getting towed by an Alpha truck up Portrack Lane earlier today

(16 Jun 2026, 6:18 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Yes it’s somewhere getting fixed can’t remember what it’s called where it is. But it won’t be re entering service for a long time yet

Wouldn't be suprised if it has been sent to ADLs repair facility at South Anston in South Yorkshire.

(5 hours ago)Bus Lad Roy wrote 73093 getting towed by an Alpha truck up Portrack Lane earlier today

Mustn’t have been serious it’s back out in service now.