(21 Jun 2014, 1:55 pm)V514DFT wrote On the fleet list theres a mistake with 4048 its red not new fleet livery,saw it last week coupled to 4016

Fixed.

No problem glad to help also forgot to mention 4036 departed last thursday and is currently in doncaster if i can i will send you a list cus im more of a metro spotter than a bus one

Saw the Newcastle International Airport liveried Metro Car today, was a shock as I thought it had been refurbished! Never saw it for a good six months.

(21 Jun 2014, 4:26 pm)Tom wrote Saw the Newcastle International Airport liveried Metro Car today, was a shock as I thought it had been refurbished! Never saw it for a good six months.

I saw it for the first time in ages the other day too.
Assume it's had a problem or two.

(21 Jun 2014, 4:31 pm)Dan wrote I saw it for the first time in ages the other day too.
Assume it's had a problem or two.

Sure I saw a mention on a friends' facebook the other day that it had been off for a good 6 months.

This video has a little bit of info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mhYO9NDO8k&list=UUNzIxUGNZLSALjip_gxO_wA (all credit to the author)

(21 Jun 2014, 6:10 pm)danpick wrote This video has a little bit of info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mhYO9NDO8k&list=UUNzIxUGNZLSALjip_gxO_wA (all credit to the author)

4045,yes its been out of action since February/March,its been through alot,its been split in two thats one thing for certain,think its also had its wheels done

4045 has been undergoing an 'D' exam which as the poster above rightly say is where the unit is split into two and everything is basically checked out.

Of course no surprises that yet more false information is being posted onto the net by the guy who did the youtube video...

(21 Jun 2014, 9:44 pm)Bus_User wrote 4045 has been undergoing an 'D' exam which as the poster above rightly say is where the unit is split into two and everything is basically checked out.

Of course no surprises that yet more false information is being posted onto the net by the guy who did the youtube video...

It seems illogical to do that if it means the unit being out of service so long? especially when it would be stripped down for a refurbishment anyway? unless I'm missing something.

It was originally due to be back in service at the end of april early may and something delayed it,the bloke who posts the videos is a bit of an idiot anyway,has no up to date videos and when you ask him a question he ignores you, he just posted a video of 4060 going for refurbishment,that was months ago,theres one of 4014 coupled to 4080,4080 i think is currently paired with 4067,and i dont know what 4014 is coupled to

(21 Jun 2014, 11:16 pm)V514DFT wrote It was originally due to be back in service at the end of april early may and something delayed it,the bloke who posts the videos is a bit of an idiot anyway,has no up to date videos and when you ask him a question he ignores you, he just posted a video of 4060 going for refurbishment,that was months ago,theres one of 4014 coupled to 4080,4080 i think is currently paired with 4067,and i dont know what 4014 is coupled to

Pray tell how posting older videos makes you an idiot? I am still uploading pictures to flickr from December/January. Some people have more time on their hands than others.

Well not idiot but he is very rude

(21 Jun 2014, 11:39 pm)V514DFT wrote Well not idiot but he is very rude

Well as he isn't on the forum to defend himself, I will... Having met the lad in question on many occasions, he certainly doesn't strike me as being rude or an idiot. If you have a different experience then that's fine but please don't spread unqualified comments on forums where people may be unable to respond.

4045 is coupled with 4027 and is on the green line today. Just departing Sunderland for Newcastle Airport now.

(21 Jun 2014, 11:47 pm)tyresmoke wrote Well as he isn't on the forum to defend himself, I will... Having met the lad in question on many occasions, he certainly doesn't strike me as being rude or an idiot. If you have a different experience then that's fine but please don't spread unqualified comments on forums where people may be unable to respond.

Well thats your opinion,ive already had one arguement today and dont wish to have another so you do your thing and i will do mine but remember one thing, seeing and being are totally different,moving on now,it was January 4045 last seen service ive just remembered, it pretty much disappeared when it was uncoupled from 4004 when it went for refurbishment, nice to see it back in service properly

(21 Jun 2014, 11:47 pm)tyresmoke wrote Well as he isn't on the forum to defend himself, I will... Having met the lad in question on many occasions, he certainly doesn't strike me as being rude or an idiot. If you have a different experience then that's fine but please don't spread unqualified comments on forums where people may be unable to respond.

I echo this... he's a great lad who wouldn't say boo to a goose.

(21 Jun 2014, 11:47 pm)tyresmoke wrote Well as he isn't on the forum to defend himself, I will... Having met the lad in question on many occasions, he certainly doesn't strike me as being rude or an idiot. If you have a different experience then that's fine but please don't spread unqualified comments on forums where people may be unable to respond.

Unacceptable. Get him signed up.

I quite often follow his YouTube posts, and he posts some really good heavy rail stuff, not just Metro. We could do with more rail enthusiasts for the "Other Forms of Transport" parts.

Has anyone else heard the new on-board announcements on the Metro? I quite like them, although I'd prefer them to be spoken in proper sentences rather than so robotically. Thoughts?

Video by: Eastcoast43208
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU1q0O2CmYc

(25 Jun 2014, 7:30 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Has anyone else heard the new on-board announcements on the Metro? I quite like them, although I'd prefer them to be spoken in proper sentences rather than so robotically. Thoughts?

Video by: Eastcoast43208
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU1q0O2CmYc

Heard them a while ago - mentioned them somewhere but not sure where.

(25 Jun 2014, 7:37 pm)Tom wrote Heard them a while ago - mentioned them somewhere but not sure where.

I've never heard them before in person, but the video is about a month old, which implies that they've been on at least one train for a while! Sorry if I'm duplicating a post, however.

(25 Jun 2014, 7:40 pm)BJ10VUS wrote I've never heard them before in person, but the video is about a month old, which implies that they've been on at least one train for a while! Sorry if I'm duplicating a post, however.

Yeah - they are on the East Coast liveried ones if anyones interested - and no worries

(25 Jun 2014, 7:41 pm)Tom wrote Yeah - they are on the East Coast liveried ones if anyones interested - and no worries

Ah, I'll have to keep an eye out then. Thank you!

Hopefully they're more acceptable than the repetitive 'safety' announcements on the Metro platforms and Nexus bus stations.

(25 Jun 2014, 9:05 pm)aureolin wrote Hopefully they're more acceptable than the repetitive 'safety' announcements on the Metro platforms and Nexus bus stations.

Oh god they get on my nerves, it usually:
''Metro safety announcemnt, please do not hold train doors open, its dangerous, causes delays and can lead to a fine of £1000'' or ''Please hold the handrail of escalators, if you have a pushchair, luggage or a wheelchair please use lifts''. They normally play about two or three times!

(25 Jun 2014, 9:13 pm)Tom wrote Oh god they get on my nerves, it usually:
''Metro safety announcemnt, please do not hold train doors open, its dangerous, causes delays and can lead to a fine of £1000'' or ''Please hold the handrail of escalators, if you have a pushchair, luggage or a wheelchair please use lifts''. They normally play about two or three times!

A year or two ago the announcements on Monument platform 4 were constantly repeating themselves. Not sure how long it went on, but they used to go "The train standing at platform 4 is for St James" about five times while the train was waiting to leave.

(25 Jun 2014, 9:13 pm)Tom wrote Oh god they get on my nerves, it usually:
''Metro safety announcemnt, please do not hold train doors open, its dangerous, causes delays and can lead to a fine of £1000'' or ''Please hold the handrail of escalators, if you have a pushchair, luggage or a wheelchair please use lifts''. They normally play about two or three times!

You forgot the 'Thank you for helping keep Metro safe' bit!

(25 Jun 2014, 9:22 pm)BJ10VUS wrote A year or two ago the announcements on Monument platform 4 were constantly repeating themselves. Not sure how long it went on, but they used to go "The train standing at platform 4 is for St James" about five times while the train was waiting to leave.

Has anyone noticed that the end of Platform 4 goes a bit wierd

Recent Q&As from the Meet the Manager sessions are now online:
http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/community/meet-manager

(26 Jun 2014, 6:45 am)danpick wrote Has anyone noticed that the end of Platform 4 goes a bit wierd

How? If it's the smell then I understand!

Platform 3 is rotten,and btw i am a rail enthusiast and have been since i was 5,metro being my favourite,but some people cant afford to travel around the country,sorry but my son comes first