(12 Jul 2015, 6:44 pm)Jimmi wrote How about getting a 7 from Durham to Darlington (especially if you want a Sapphire Enviro 400) then get a X1 to Bishop Auckland on one of the new MAX StreetLite's.Aye that's a good idea.
If anyone wants to know what boards the E400's are normally allocated to on the 7 on weekdays feel free to ask. Unfortunately I do not know all the E400 boards on Saturday's.
I'll be going through the week so if you can let me know which board the E400s are allocated I'd appreciate that
(12 Jul 2015, 6:46 pm)Jackamcardle wrote Got some great ideas if you prefer a more scenic touch as I am just like you, in school and rolling on the final week!
Beamish is a lovely place to get good photos of the 8, 28 and 28A. I would recommend a Saturday for this though as the 128 makes a nice addition for a good hour or so!
On the X30/31/70/71 there is a part between Lobley Hill and Sunniside where you can get a nice few photos.
A good idea will be to go to where I went yesterday, Low Pittington to get some last minute photos of the MPD's before they get withdrawn for the East Durham Solos. You can get there on the 204, 208 and 265 all from Durham.
On the 3rd August(Monday) I would suggest going to Hexham and around that area(Acomb, Corbridge etc.) to get the new routes that will be put in place, the 680 and the 682.
And finally, if you want some nice photos of the Toon Link(11)/Red Kite(47), you could go up to Garesfield Golf Club which is between High Spen and Chopwell, it is a lovely place with a great backdrop for the ideal photo!
Sorry if I am getting too carried away, there's just many nice place I have been and it's nice to share those once in a while!
Thanks Jack! Some great suggestions there.
I think I'll do Beamish sometime as I haven't been on the Waggonway, a lot so would be nice, the 128 would be good to travel on as well.
I was considering going on the X30/X70 routes as well, I especially like the X30 between Lanchester and Stanley and the X71 between Burnopfield and Consett as well, so would be nice to get a few shots there!
Aye I'll go to Hexham on the 3rd August I think to get a few photos of them, and also I haven't been there for a while so it would be even better. Might try and fit in the AD122 if possible too.
I haven't been on the Toon Links yet so I'll also do them and try and go to Garsefield like you suggest.