It looks like the 53/54 timetable will only be uploaded once the Streetlites arrive.. as for the 60/61 i have no idea - seems pointless for having 1 leaflet for 2 different styles of buses.. should be separate

SPD 8229 was on service 27 today.. incidentally crusader citaro 5318 was on service 58 yesterday.

(15 Aug 2013, 3:54 pm)CatsFast101 wrote DFDS 327

Since I like to thrown random questions that lead to long drawn out debates ()

Does anyone know when the DFDS contract is up and if DFDS are remotely happy at the sheds occasionally operating the service?

(15 Aug 2013, 6:50 am)Daniel wrote Should have been on 37s also?

It was on the 37 today, but must of been replaced by the Nexus Solo unless it was on the journeys compass run at certain times. I went to Doxford Park at 15:30 to catch it, as I seen it at 10:30 at Washington

(15 Aug 2013, 6:55 pm)ifm001 wrote SPD 8229 was on service 27 today.. incidentally crusader citaro 5318 was on service 58 yesterday.

So, unless anyone else had any other 'Citylink' sightings yesterday, that was only 3 bendies off the 58 yesterday. Not bad!

(15 Aug 2013, 3:27 pm)Daniel wrote It seems there has been a swap in the allocations today, with Deptford offering a "Drifter" branded Versa on the 38, and a "Northern" branded SPD on the 60.

Both at Park Lane now.

Caught the Versa on the 38, think it may of replaced a Vyking which was on before I went back to my course at 1pm, I didn't back up to park lane till just after 3, so at some point there was a swap, 605 was on the sort 39's and I seen a Prince Bishops on the 35A when I was on the 37, Street Shuttle M1 which I caught at the Galleries and an Orbit Versa at Wrekenton on the 92 whilst on the X1 going to the Q.E. to see my Dad in Hospital before taking him back home after he was discharged

Using one of Adam Malarkey's photos - has 5305 always had a smaller destination blind on the back? I thought all the rigid Citaros had the full display rather than a number one?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9509713955/

(15 Aug 2013, 9:33 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Using one of Adam Malarkey's photos - has 5305 always had a smaller destination blind on the back? I thought all the rigid Citaros had the full display rather than a number one?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9509713955/

No it hasn't, thing is though it's black paint I think as it was programmed as it should be, fully across like the rest of the citaros, all I could see on it was "outh Sh" with the bit below running along as normal.

Unless GNE are going to do this to all of them, then just have the number in the centre at the rear.

(15 Aug 2013, 9:47 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote No it hasn't, thing is though it's black paint I think as it was programmed as it should be, fully across like the rest of the citaros, all I could see on it was "outh Sh" with the bit below running along as normal.

Unless GNE are going to do this to all of them, then just have the number in the centre at the rear.

Hmmm... seems a waste of a blind to do that though, because surely it's more expensive to purchase the significantly larger rear display. Maybe they're going to swap some blinds around?

(15 Aug 2013, 9:52 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Hmmm... seems a waste of a blind to do that though, because surely it's more expensive to purchase the significantly larger rear display. Maybe they're going to swap some blinds around?

I would put my money on, its had a window broken, someone has ordered the wrong glass and then fitted it anyway. No point in cutting it back out if you have no use for it, best to just wait until another driver puts a near-side mirror arm through it when pulling out from behind.

Does anyone know if drivers are required to take a specific route when going dead somewhere? 5274 passed me about 15 minutes ago out of service, presumably heading to Park Lane to pick up the 0532 9A service, but I have never seen that duty go down Chester Rd to get to Park Lane... Any ideas?

OK Expressway leaving CLS now on the 8 to Sunderland

(16 Aug 2013, 4:28 am)Daniel wrote Does anyone know if drivers are required to take a specific route when going dead somewhere? 5274 passed me about 15 minutes ago out of service, presumably heading to Park Lane to pick up the 0532 9A service, but I have never seen that duty go down Chester Rd to get to Park Lane... Any ideas?

If you look at the two running boards available in the Bygone section, some basic route is specified when it runs empty. For example, the link below shows this that particular duty starts at Concord, and the route from Deptford states "Via A19, A1231, A195, Vermont". It doesn't say how the bus would get to the A19 but one possible (albeit lengthy compared to Queen Alexandria Bridge, A1231, A195, Vermont) route would be down Chester Road. Hope that helps.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/archive/GoNo...rd8036.pdf

Don't know if its being posted but from the GNE fleet info...


The 5 Scania L94s previously used on the OK1 Expressway service, 5229 - 5233, are due to be transferred to Hexham depot. 5229: NK55 OLG has already been transferred and is re-painted in red livery.

Couple things on VOSA so far today...

PB0002400/506 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: NEWCASTLE HAYMARKET BUS STATION
Finish Point: SOUTH SHIELDS BENT PARK ROAD
Via:
Service Number: R1
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Limited Stop
Effective Date: 15-SEP-2013
Other Details: TO OPERATE ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 2013 ONLY FOR THE GREAT NORTH RUN DAY

PB0003954/565 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between NEWCASTLE PILGRIM STREET and HEBBURN TOWN CENTRE given service number 27X effective from 06-Oct-2013. To amend Stopping Places.

Least we know its going past its 6 month trail.. how are the passengers on this route?

Source: http://www.northeastbus.co.uk/index2.htm


"Following the end of service OK1 at Crook depot, Scania Solar's 5229-33 (NK55OLG/H/J/M/N) have become surplus, 5229 has been painted into Northern red. The rest are due to be painted into a pink livery for express services X84/X85 Newcastle-Hexham, due to start on 8th September."

PINK!, GNE most still have pink paint left from painting the Angels pink awhile ago.

Didn't expect GNE to update their fleet info again this week.


I hope their not going pink...

Should be silver like the TEN... any idea's on the brand name?

Hexham Express - is a good idea...

Thanks Adam. I will check out that document when I'm on a train with plug sockets a little later.

Although I am surprised GNE have updated their fleet info so soon, the pink livery should not come as a surprise to anyone...
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...hp?tid=491&pid=9668#pid9668

Paper copies of the new (1st September 2013 issue) timetables are starting to appear. I have just picked up one for the Lime from the display shelf in the GNE shop in Chester le Street.

(16 Aug 2013, 10:02 am)Daniel wrote Thanks Adam. I will check out that document when I'm on a train with plug sockets a little later.

Although I am surprised GNE have updated their fleet info so soon, the pink livery should not come as a surprise to anyone...
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...hp?tid=491&pid=9668#pid9668

Didn't realise the pink colour was mentioned in a previous post.

Has anyone got latest pics of the new GNE depot at the metrocentre

(16 Aug 2013, 10:53 am)Michael wrote Has anyone got latest pics of the new GNE depot at the metrocentre

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1517587&page=2

Cheers, i forgot about that site.

it looks like its ahead of schedule, should be good when it opens

A1 Allerdene works completed leaving today as the last day of the X21 peak operation

(16 Aug 2013, 12:38 pm)Liam wrote 3964 now carries her full Real Radio advert.

Any pics?

Looks like there are issues with the X1.
Sitting on one currently heading towards Newcastle and between Galleries & the A194/A182 junction, there were 4 heading south.
Two in the Galleries together, one coming off the A182 and one just coming onto the A182 from Springwell...

The comment I made about the plum Solar - not sure if it had been repainted/re-laminated, or if the metal work had just been refreshed

(16 Aug 2013, 12:58 pm)Liam wrote Sorry, I don't. Just recieced a text. Said individual also says that 5230 is now in a tangy red and will be moving to Hexham tomorrow evening.

Hopefully 5230 has gone red and not the rumored Pink...

Here are a couple of photos of 3964 in it's updated advertisement -

Offside view
Rear view

Also, ''Quaylink'' branded 8314 made a rare appearance on the 52 today, as seen here. Finally, ''Centurion'' branded Renown 5166 made a appearance on the 1 today, as seen here.

Only GNE would stick a vinyl on advertising a competiton that began on the 22nd July and finishes next Friday

http://www.realradionortheast.co.uk/win/...ad-image-0

Here's one of the lucky winners with 2964 providing a clearly last minute unbranded backdrop

I'm guessing SR 636 is unwell again...
635 is on 136s this evening and It looks like 8319 is to be used on 135s.

Laser 4945 is on 39s this evening also. Departing Park Lane for Pennywell now

Anyone after 3964, it's out all night on the 24 tonight.