(03 Apr 2017, 8:11 pm)Andreos1 wrote I haven't had a good blast out for a while, with most recent trips being short-hops.
However, recently, I managed to get some time when running some personal errands.
Like most of my trips out, I had a 'goal' and the target on this trip was the X24 and one of the recently acquired Omni's.
I also thought it would be worth doing the no repeat vehicle, no repeat route and no repeat location game too.
Things started off well, with me using two different bus types and a metro as I made my way towards the X24.
I just missed one by 5 minutes, but killed time in nearby shops.
I made my way to the stop and waited a few moments for the X24 appear.
Imagine my disappointment when a Gas Bus appeared!
I almost boycotted the service there and then (I certainly wasn't going to spend another half hour waiting) and jump on the X34 which was hovering behind.
In the end, I jumped on my gas powered steed and made my way towards Sunderland.
Loads were averaging 15, with an additional punter jumping on at Gateshead.
I didn't see any cash being taken on this trip, with a range of passes being used.
We sailed through Heworth and made our next stop at Pennywell (3 lads wearing eau de Morocco boarded) and then passengers who boarded at Newcastle started to disembark.
What was noticeable, was that people were using the service for local hops too.
I did overhear two Conc pass holders complementing the route and saying how 'handy' it was, as I boarded. They were singing it's praises.
After getting off and deciding on my next route, I realised that my bad luck was continuing, with a Solar being my next vehicle.
The plan of not using the same route, going to the same location or same vehicle type fell apart at this point too...
In the end, I used (in no particular order) a Metro, 3x Gemini, 3x Merc, 1x Gas Bus, 2x Solo SR and a Solar.
A better no repeat bus loop might have involved Newcastle, Sunderland, seaham, peterlee, Hartlepool, Durham then back to the toon.