(05 Apr 2015, 11:18 am)Michael wrote Ye, i also think shields was closed to and merged with Deptford.

yes, south shields was also merged with deptford.

(05 Apr 2015, 11:48 am)citaro5284 wrote When South Shields closed, most of the routes went to Deptford about from the 527 which went to Sunderland Road.

Deptford was created by closing Park Lane and Philly.

Don't forget also at the time the 526 monkton lane to Marsden went to Washington depot. And the 550 fellgate to south shields Got withdrawn And replaced by Sunderland roads revised 57/557 services.  South shields didn't get merged it got closed and split up

I've always found it interesting to find out about former route numbers, etc.

A few I know of for definite;

Service 778 - now Service 78
Service 551 - now Service 50
Service 734 - now Service 34

The whole 722/23/24 thing has always confused me. Was the 724 Newcastle-Bishop Auckland and the 723 Newcastle-Darlington?

(05 Apr 2015, 12:24 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I've always found it interesting to find out about former route numbers, etc.

A few I know of for definite;

Service 778 - now Service 78
Service 551 - now Service 50
Service 734 - now Service 34

The whole 722/23/24 thing has always confused me. Was the 724 Newcastle-Bishop Auckland and the 723 Newcastle-Darlington?

551 wasn't the 50. The 551 ran Sacriston to South Shields via Washington. The 50 was the X50.

(05 Apr 2015, 12:24 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I've always found it interesting to find out about former route numbers, etc.

A few I know of for definite;

Service 778 - now Service 78
Service 551 - now Service 50
Service 734 - now Service 34

The whole 722/23/24 thing has always confused me. Was the 724 Newcastle-Bishop Auckland and the 723 Newcastle-Darlington?

50 is a mix version of what was the 551 and x50 

551 was sacriston to south shields (531 many moons ago) and the x50 was Durham to south shields

(05 Apr 2015, 12:28 pm)aureolin wrote 551 wasn't the 50. The 551 ran Sacriston to South Shields via Washington. The 50 was the X50.

That's another thing that's always confused me lol!

I'm sure we've talked about the X50 before, maybe in the ''Controversial Services'' thread? Didn't it interwork with the X20 or something?

(05 Apr 2015, 12:29 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote That's another thing that's always confused me lol!

I'm sure we've talked about the X50 before, maybe in the ''Controversial Services'' thread? Didn't it interwork with the X20 or something?

Yes. When the x20 and x50 were introduced they both ran south shields to Durham using ex OK travel optare deltas 4801 to 4807 excluding 4802 which wasn't at same depot. They thenCurtailed the x20 to do Sunderland to Durham only but always interworked with x50

(05 Apr 2015, 12:34 pm)ifm001 wrote Yes. When the x20 and x50 were introduced they both ran south shields to Durham using ex OK travel optare deltas 4801 to 4805 excluding 4802 which wasn't at same depot. They thenCurtailed the x20 to do Sunderland to Durham only but always interworked with x50

Thanks for the information, it's something that has always fascinated yet confused me.

(05 Apr 2015, 12:35 pm)rcTheA4 wrote Thanks for the information, it's something that has always fascinated yet confused me.

Nothing confusing at all to be honest. Just a change of number and route One via Sunderland one via washington. both limited stop express. Much better than what we have now with the 20 and the 50. What a coincidemce they have similar numbers and routes almost 20 years later.

Will Percy Main ever get a new depot? I remember when rumors were going around about them moving to the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate.

(05 Apr 2015, 10:38 am)Davie wrote I heard this rumour from a fellow bus enthusiast, Stanley, Chester Le Street and Washington depots are getting merged together into one brand new depot, I'm not sure if it's true or not

They have been pruning back and clearing a lot of the trees and bushes between the depot and petrol station.
No idea who owns the land or the reason for clearing it.

(05 Apr 2015, 10:38 am)Davie wrote I heard this rumour from a fellow bus enthusiast, Stanley, Chester Le Street and Washington depots are getting merged together into one brand new depot, I'm not sure if it's true or not

That plot of land at the bottom of Vigo Lane is still Vacant I believe, think I have mentioned this spot in previous conversations about potential New Bus Depots and it would be perfect for Washington and Chester le Street Services, I reckon the majority of Stanleys Services could be moved to Riverside if there is enough space e.g. Diamond/Red Kite/X30/X31/X43/X70 and X71, Leaving the 8/78/15/15A and the Ventures to merge in with Washington/Chester.

(05 Apr 2015, 2:21 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Will Percy Main ever get a new depot? I remember when rumors were going around about them moving to the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate.

Not sure on Percy main, how old is the current depot?

(05 Apr 2015, 2:55 pm)Michael wrote Not sure on Percy main, how old is the current depot?

That's something I've always wondered... When were Go North East's current depots built? It's not always the first thing you think about, but I imagine most members have only a vague idea! Riverside and Chester-le-Street are obvious ones, but what about the others?

(05 Apr 2015, 2:55 pm)Michael wrote Not sure on Percy main, how old is the current depot?

A canny age.
There was another depot, further towards Wallsend (Willington Quay?), which moved to Percy Main.
Reckon that was about 20years back.

(05 Apr 2015, 2:38 pm)Malarkey wrote That plot of land at the bottom of Vigo Lane is still Vacant I believe, think I have mentioned this spot in previous conversations about potential New Bus Depots and it would be perfect for Washington and Chester le Street Services, I reckon the majority of Stanleys Services could be moved to Riverside if there is enough space e.g. Diamond/Red Kite/X30/X31/X43/X70 and X71, Leaving the 8/78/15/15A and the Ventures to merge in with Washington/Chester.

if any services are moved from stanley when (and if) the depots are merged, A LOT of timetable changes would need to be done. doubt theyd want to redesign most of the timetables...

(05 Apr 2015, 6:05 pm)Robert wrote if any services are moved from stanley when (and if) the depots are merged, A LOT of timetable changes would need to be done. doubt theyd want to redesign most of the timetables...

It's like anything else I suppose. If weighed up, the benefits outweigh the negatives, then it'll happen. I personally don't think it will (to include Stanley at least).

Anymore news on these OmniCitys?

(05 Apr 2015, 6:34 pm)leestransportphotos wrote Anymore news on these OmniCitys?

Heard nothing else on them sorry.

Another three Red Streetlites in Heysham Docks today. Can be seen here.
http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamD...47_XBJR7zj

Two green ones in too on the same website. 

That would make 5 red Streetlites. 

Noticed Yesterday that the time displays on the Quaylink bus stops on the Quayside (ones just past the Tyne Bridge) are now showing the times of the services, they had previously been displaying 'Please use timetable' for as long as I can remember

 .... And I'm sure all the other stops these screens were removed ... I think.

(05 Apr 2015, 6:59 pm)Versa5389 wrote Another three Red Streetlites in Heysham Docks today. Can be seen here.
http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamD...47_XBJR7zj

Nothing coming up,it just goes to pictures from when the Angel hybrids arrived.

(05 Apr 2015, 6:05 pm)Robert wrote if any services are moved from stanley when (and if) the depots are merged, A LOT of timetable changes would need to be done. doubt theyd want to redesign most of the timetables...

Was there any timetable changes when Sunderland Road/Winlation merged into Riverside last year?, sure the only thing that changed were where Driver Changeovers occurred. 

(05 Apr 2015, 7:03 pm)Michael wrote Nothing coming up,it just goes to pictures from when the Angel hybrids arrived.

I think this may be the page: http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamD...3973897547&k=XBJR7zj

Towards the bottom, you can see one with a green Streetlite. Think there's some on the next page too.

(05 Apr 2015, 7:03 pm)Malarkey wrote Was there any timetable changes when Sunderland Road/Winlation merged into Riverside last year?, sure the only thing that changed were where Driver Changeovers occurred. 

Yes but you arent moving services 3-5 mile down the road...a lot of Stanley services start at Stanley/Consett. A long way to travel from Riverside.

(05 Apr 2015, 7:08 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I think this may be the page: http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamD...3973897547&k=XBJR7zj

Towards the bottom, you can see one with a green Streetlite. Think there's some on the next page too.

must be for the red kites, it it is the only possible place for them. 

(05 Apr 2015, 7:10 pm)Robert wrote must be for the red kites, it it is the only possible place for them. 

From what I'm looking at, there are only 2 red Streetlites displayed in the photos. There is a Borismaster; two red Streetlites; then two green Streetlites.

(05 Apr 2015, 7:03 pm)Malarkey wrote Was there any timetable changes when Sunderland Road/Winlation merged into Riverside last year?, sure the only thing that changed were where Driver Changeovers occurred. 

There was one minor change.

The last TEN of the day heading towards Newcastle used to go as far as Blaydon Bus Station before heading up the bank, still in service, terminating at Winlaton. Ditto service 47 after Winlaton Mill. 

Obviously there's no need for either service to do this now.

(05 Apr 2015, 7:08 pm)Robert wrote Yes but you arent moving services 3-5 mile down the road...a lot of Stanley services start at Stanley/Consett. A long way to travel from Riverside.

It's not that much of a problem though - no different to us running buses from Stockton to Brotton (20.7 miles) or Easington (24.3 miles) - 9 out of the 10 start up there...

(05 Apr 2015, 7:21 pm)tyresmoke wrote It's not that much of a problem though - no different to us running buses from Stockton to Brotton (20.7 miles) or Easington (24.3 miles) - 9 out of the 10 start up there...

over 20 buses per day though? a lot of timetable changes would still need to be made and i see no logic in transferring at all.