(11 Jun 2016, 5:28 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Made a trip out today as I was going to Tanfield Railway and Durham Regatta as well as wanting a ride on 9102. Parked the car at MetroCentre Coach Park this morning to save a half hour journey on the 10/10B.
09:02 6 MetroCentre Bus Station - Eldon Square Bus Station (GNE 6009)
Was hoping for a OmniDekka, but a President showed up instead. Not the most comfortable of rides but at least it was a short journey.
09:27 X30 Eldon Square Bus Station - Tanfield Railway (GNE 5239)
Got 5239 to Tanfield Railway, much more comfortable ride than the President. Got off at Tanfield Railway and got some photos of trains in the yard they have at Marley Hill shed and on Andrews House station platform. Once that was done left for the bus stop.
10:28 X30 Tanfield Railway - Stanley Bus Station (GNE 547)
Had 547 which made a nice change as I rarely travel on MPD's. Got off at Stanley Bus Station and waited for 9102 which resulted in a one and a half hour wait with it eventually coming into sight around 12:15.
12:16 16 Stanley Bus Station - Durham Bus Station (GNE 9102)
Was impressed with the comfort and the ride quality on this, nicer than the other demo (9101) that GNE have at Washington. Interior nice and bright and comfortable leather (or e-leather, not sure) seats. Got off at Durham and dashed out of the bus station onto North Road to wait for it to come out and got a photo of it.
12:58 6 Durham Bus Station - Durham, New Elvet (ANE 7519)
Decided to bus it to New Elvet as wasn't up for walking to the other side of Durham City Centre. This arrived in the form of 7519. Very impressed with these as haven't travelled in these as usually travel on GNE or Pulsars. Nice interior and comfortable seats for the short journey. Got off at New Elvet and went to the Riverbank where Durham Regatta is being held this weekend. Bought a Regatta T-Shirt and had a look at the boats racing and had a look at the classic cars on display at the far end of the riverbank. Then headed back to New Elvet to get a bus back to the bus station.
13:56 57A Durham, New Elvet - Durham Bus Station (ANE 1475)
This arrived in the form of 1475, not the best of interiors and seats on this particular vehicle, bit hard but at least it was a short ride to the bus station.
14:32 X22 Durham Bus Station - MetroCentre Bus Station (GNE 3872)
After hanging around the bus station for around half an hour 3872 showed up on route X22. Not the most comfortable as had a numb backside by the time got to MetroCentre, but the driver floored it most of the way back event though was running on time. Did stop for timing points a couple of times on the way. This bus is quite quick for its age, seems much quicker than the Streetdecks I would usually get from Durham when returning home. Got to MetroCentre and had a quick trip to Asda and went home.
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Nice review Kieron
I believe I seen you boarding 7519 in Durham Bus Station, If I'm right, You had a Basketball Shirt covered by a Jacket?
Doubt you'll have recognised me, Though next time I see you i'll try and say hi.