(20 Mar 2015, 10:02 am)Tommy_1581 wrote Dan posted photos within hours of the arrival, but they seemed to have been taken down. If you have a look further back in the thread you might see pictures

Edit: The photos aren't visible but they were on page 31 of this thread

I can still see the images on page 31 (and following).

Working life. Often means you haven't got all the time you want to spend on NEB!

9-5 days no longer exist.

(20 Mar 2015, 10:41 am)Andreos1 wrote Citaro5284 has been quiet too.
Maybe Marcus has taken his obsession too far and kidnapped them both!
First swans at Chester Park - now Dan and Citaro?

Who knows what exactly has happened to them, only they truly know why they have been quiet on here the last few days since Dan uploaded the photos of the StreetLite's on here and to Flickr.

There has been a few theories as to why the photos were taken down and their noticeable absence from the forum but it doesn't look like we will ever truly find out why this has happened although many of us have some theories but it just seems pointless really continuing to discuss this as we don't know what exactly the reasons behind this are.

(17 Mar 2015, 2:33 pm)Dan wrote To add further information, the four Streetlites which will be allocated to service X66 are numbered 5390 - 5394. These vehicles are of a lower specification than the remainder of the batch, and are not equipped with free Wi-Fi, power sockets, Next Stop Announcements or high backed seating. They are, however, fitted with white destination displays and two-colour Tarabus Wood effect flooring. A few photographs taken at the back of Saltmeadows following arrival today:

Go North East: 5392 / NK15EMX by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Go North East: 5392 / NK15EMX by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Go North East: 5392 / NK15EMX by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Go North East: 5392 / NK15EMX by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Go North East: 5392 / NK15EMX by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

"This photo is no longer available"

(20 Mar 2015, 10:57 am)Jimmi wrote Who knows what exactly has happened to them, only they truly know why they have been quiet on here the last few days since Dan uploaded the photos of the StreetLite's on here and to Flickr.

There has been a few theories as to why the photos were taken down and their noticeable absence from the forum but it doesn't look like we will ever truly find out why this has happened although many of us have some theories but it just seems pointless really continuing to discuss this as we don't know what exactly the reasons behind this are.

I agree, could be anything.
Some of the theories could be way off the mark, so thought a daft theory may brighten up the morning and stop any speculation.

(20 Mar 2015, 12:45 pm)citaro5284 wrote Sorry to disappoint, but I have not stolen a Streetlite, nor kidnapped anyone or gone into hiding .  Just because I do not post, it does not mean I am not looking......

What's happened to Dan, then? 

Can I suggest we talk about the topic, I.e. the latest from Go North East, rather than sending out a search party for half the forum?

Go North East may have implemented AVL, but I'm afraid that doesn't extend to Dan's whereabouts being on a live map.

(20 Mar 2015, 12:45 pm)citaro5284 wrote Sorry to disappoint, but I have not stolen a Streetlite, nor kidnapped anyone or gone into hiding . Just because I do not post, it does not mean I am not looking......

Phewf!
Was starting to worry

(20 Mar 2015, 1:03 pm)aureolin wrote Can I suggest we talk about the topic, I.e. the latest from Go North East, rather than sending out a search party for half the forum?

Go North East may have implemented AVL, but I'm afraid that doesn't extend to Dan's whereabouts being on a live map.

Nobody elses business where Dan is really, he has his own private life like everyone else on the forum, so if he has again decided to take a few days away from the forum as he has done previously then that is up to him, after all he has put a lot of effort into the forum to keeping it running over the last few years, the lad deserves a break for his hard work and dedication I think.

#LeaveDanAlone

Would anyone be able to help me with this:
On Sunday I need to get from either Newcastle or Blyth to Royal Quays, I know I'll need to get the 309 and 19, but which ticket will I be best off with?

Many thanks in advance

(20 Mar 2015, 3:17 pm)mb134 wrote Would anyone be able to help me with this:
On Sunday I need to get from either Newcastle or Blyth to Royal Quays, I know I'll need to get the 309 and 19, but which ticket will I be best off with?

Many thanks in advance

If you don't have a key card or ant other bus pass get  all day blue zone buzzfare  ticket

(20 Mar 2015, 3:17 pm)mb134 wrote Would anyone be able to help me with this:
On Sunday I need to get from either Newcastle or Blyth to Royal Quays, I know I'll need to get the 309 and 19, but which ticket will I be best off with?

Many thanks in advance

If you are using the 309 from Blyth, then you will need an Orange/Blue Zone Buzzfare which is £6.20, from just Newcastle only then that is Blue Zone which is £4.75, if you are 18 then obviously it will be cheaper providing you have a Key Card.

There is also the Cobalt Clipper Day Saver which is £3.75, which you can use across the entire 309/310, but then you would have to walk down to Royal Quays from North Shields Town Centre, unless you pay for a single fare, in which case you might aswell buy one of the above options.

(20 Mar 2015, 1:03 pm)aureolin wrote Can I suggest we talk about the topic, I.e. the latest from Go North East, rather than sending out a search party for half the forum?

Go North East may have implemented AVL, but I'm afraid that doesn't extend to Dan's whereabouts being on a live map.

Riverside-based DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8244 (NA52 BUW) has been on loan to Hexham for the past three days, covering for Volvo B6BLE/Plaxton Concept 2000 8293 (NK54 PHV) which has been withdrawn and is in storage at Saltmeadows Road whilst awaiting disposal. Prior to this loan, Hexham was using its reserve allocation in the absence of 8293, though two MPDs are VOR at the moment, meaning this has not been possible recently.

No further Streetlites have been delivered to Go North East since my last post, though a number have been shipped over from Ireland and are awaiting delivery at Heysham. Nor have any further vehicles arrived at Saltmeadows for repaint.

(20 Mar 2015, 4:02 pm)Dan wrote Riverside-based DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8244 (NA52 BUW) has been on loan to Hexham for the past three days, covering for Volvo B6BLE/Plaxton Concept 2000 8293 (NK54 PHV) which has been withdrawn and is in storage at Saltmeadows Road whilst awaiting disposal. Prior to this loan, Hexham was using its reserve allocation in the absence of 8293, though two MPDs are VOR at the moment, meaning this has not been possible recently.

No further Streetlites have been delivered to Go North East since my last post, though a number have been shipped over from Ireland and are awaiting delivery at Heysham. Nor have any further vehicles arrived at Saltmeadows for repaint.

Thank god you're back Dan!

Tyne Tees Xpress 6046 has broken down on the stand at Eldon Square. Judging by the large queue of people, it was supposed to be doing the 16:00 X10.

(20 Mar 2015, 3:41 pm)Davie wrote If you don't have a key card or ant other bus pass get  all day blue zone buzzfare  ticket

(20 Mar 2015, 3:49 pm)Malarkey wrote If you are using the 309 from Blyth, then you will need an Orange/Blue Zone Buzzfare which is £6.20, from just Newcastle only then that is Blue Zone which is £4.75, if you are 18 then obviously it will be cheaper providing you have a Key Card.

There is also the Cobalt Clipper Day Saver which is £3.75, which you can use across the entire 309/310, but then you would have to walk down to Royal Quays from North Shields Town Centre, unless you pay for a single fare, in which case you might aswell buy one of the above options.

Cheers both, as you've both mentioned the Key card, if I download the app to my phone, will I still be able to get cheaper tickets or do I have to jave have an actual card?

(20 Mar 2015, 4:22 pm)mb134 wrote Cheers both, as you've both mentioned the Key card, if I download the app to my phone, will I still be able to get cheaper tickets or do I have to jave have an actual card?

Get around tickets on the mobile app are only valid with a valid get around id card

(20 Mar 2015, 4:35 pm)aureolin wrote Get around tickets on the mobile app are only valid with a valid get around id card

Okay, thank you

6042 appears broken down outside Stratstone Jag on the A690.
Passed it in either direction, with a period of time between.

There was a purple Solar, displaying 'Engineering on test' climbing up Houghton Cut, so possibly a replacement.

I only caught the end of the feature, but the Open Day got a mention on Radio Newcastle a short while back.
Interviewing someone from the driving school and a female driver, a female reporter had a go behind the wheel.
Imagine it will be on iplayer later.

(20 Mar 2015, 10:48 am)Tommy_1581 wrote Or they both had their retinas set alight by a certain eclipse of Fozz.

Total eclipse of the heart didn't Bonny Tyler had a song out years ago called that then Limp Bizkit almost did a cover of that song but opted for behind blue eyes by the who instead anyhow 6099 was on display outside of Burger King today

I heard something similar.

There's a lot of emphasis being put on recruiting female drivers, which is very refreshing to see.

What bus did GNE bring to the Sunderland driver thing?

Forgot to report yesterday, but Coaster 5251 has now lost its rear advertisement for whatever it was actually advertising (was it Tynemouth's aquarium?) 

Go North East are looking to recruit 300 new drivers:

http://www.simplygo.com/news/300-drivers-wanted

8253 expired at Concord around 1500 this afternoon working an 82A to Birtley which resulted in a rather long queue at The Galleries around 1530 awaiting the arrival of a replacement.

The bbc Newcastle advertisement was done today at the metrocentre coach park

(20 Mar 2015, 6:16 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Go North East are looking to recruit 300 new drivers:

http://www.simplygo.com/news/300-drivers-wanted

I would expect that GNE offer good terms.
They also have several excellent female drivers.

A 'Northumberland Independent' operator seems to be constantly seeking drivers, though the reason might be because they don't retain their existing ones.

When I first seen this picture, I thought it must have been an attempted 'coup' on board a GNE Gemini...

https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=1&permPage=1

I think I was a bit 'gullable' for thinking that in hindsight...!

#GullPunsOnNEB

(20 Mar 2015, 6:16 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Go North East are looking to recruit 300 new drivers:

http://www.simplygo.com/news/300-drivers-wanted

Seen several Job Adverts for the above whilst I was Ingeus yesterday, the Advisors also seem to be doing a bit promotion on it to get anyone with a Driving Licence into work by mentioning the Sunderland/MetroCentre recruitment days, regardless of whether they are interested the position or not.