(04 Jul 2015, 3:14 pm)Jimmi wrote May be wrong but I think 2843 has been removed from service 4.

Taken off a few hours ago, apparently. On the bright side, I am (finally) getting a ride of one of the ADL Enviro400s...

(04 Jul 2015, 3:21 pm)Dan wrote Taken off a few hours ago, apparently. On the bright side, I am (finally) getting a ride of one of the ADL Enviro400s...

Why thanks for telling me... After I have spent the last hour in Darlington [emoji34]

(04 Jul 2015, 3:24 pm)Jimmi wrote Why thanks for telling me... After I have spent the last hour in Darlington [emoji34]

Aha, rather you than me. The town centre is packed with kids today!

(04 Jul 2015, 3:25 pm)Dan wrote Aha, rather you than me. The town centre is packed with kids today!

Darlington Town Centre is always awful on weekends which is why I often avoid it.

Whilst I was there today some girls who must have around 14 stopped me asking if I'd buy fags for them.

Bit peeved it has been taken off as I abandoned a large amount of photo taking in different places in the hope of getting a photo of 2843. Oh well got a few odd workings whilst I was in Darlington and two of the new Stagecoach Enviros whilst I was in South Shields.

(03 Jul 2015, 10:10 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote 2853/4/9 have all lost the cream swoop

2855 has too.

A reminder that the Northumberland Consultation ends this Wednesday (8.7.15)...... here is the link if you haven't filled it in:

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/L...rthsurvey/

(05 Jul 2015, 9:48 am)Michael wrote A reminder that the Northumberland Consultation ends this Wednesday (6.7.15)...... here is the link if you haven't filled it in:

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/L...rthsurvey/

6th is tomorrow.... When our X12 diversion starts!

(05 Jul 2015, 9:50 am)tyresmoke wrote 6th is tomorrow.... When our X12 diversion starts!

Opps meant to the 8th, I've changed it!

4813 still DOESN'T have WiFi [emoji34]

Former Arriva North West "Sapphire" liveried VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar 2 1531 (MX12 KWN) and 1532 (MX12 KWO) are reported to have arrived at Belmont Depot, as depicted in the photograph below which is copyright to Gary Hunter.

1524 (MX12KXC) and another, as yet un identified, Pulsar are at Blyth

(05 Jul 2015, 2:32 pm)Dan wrote Former Arriva North West "Sapphire" liveried VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar 2 1531 (MX12 KWN) and 1532 (MX12 KWO) are reported to have arrived at Belmont Depot, as depicted in the photograph below which is copyright to Gary Hunter.

is that not ashington depot because thats where V206 DJR is

are the ex north west pulsar replacing the renowns and the older cadets?

(05 Jul 2015, 3:50 pm)buss14 wrote are the ex north west pulsar replacing the renowns and the older cadets?

They will help to do that but not directly i wouldn't have thought.

(05 Jul 2015, 3:58 pm)S813 FVK wrote They will help to do that but not directly i wouldn't have thought.

it would be good if one of each batch of w-ppt and v-dft buses got preserved

just to let you know that there is a white temsa avenue parked at the back of ashington depot

YJ11GHG I understand is the one at Ashington. I wonder if they are moving our stuff out of Thorntons as they need space for an influx of vehicles from London....??

The Sapphires aren't due to start service from Durham until October, however I understand 1531/2 will help to provide extra cover on the 22/24 (and probably other services!) over the summer season whilst the roadworks in Durham boost their PVR - we are providing extra resources on 22/24 (PVR +1), 56/57 (PVR +1), X12 (PVR +1), 64 (PVR +1). I understand 1524 + 1 other are to be used at Blyth to help provide cover whilst their Gemini fleet gets sorted.

Once they go into Durham for service 6, there should be a movement of standard Pulsars from there to Stockton to remove the majority of the DAF Cadets from service there. I understand 5 of them will be kept however this is yet to be confirmed, and indeed which ones are staying - no doubt it'll be the worst ones!

(05 Jul 2015, 5:23 pm)tyresmoke wrote YJ11GHG I understand is the one at Ashington. I wonder if they are moving our stuff out of Thorntons as they need space for an influx of vehicles from London....??

The Sapphires aren't due to start service from Durham until October, however I understand 1531/2 will help to provide extra cover on the 22/24 (and probably other services!) over the summer season whilst the roadworks in Durham boost their PVR - we are providing extra resources on 22/24 (PVR +1), 56/57 (PVR +1), X12 (PVR +1), 64 (PVR +1). I understand 1524 + 1 other are to be used at Blyth to help provide cover whilst their Gemini fleet gets sorted.

Once they go into Durham for service 6, there should be a movement of standard Pulsars from there to Stockton to remove the majority of the DAF Cadets from service there. I understand 5 of them will be kept however this is yet to be confirmed, and indeed which ones are staying - no doubt it'll be the worst ones!

i am going to ashington depot and i will see if any movements or any recent arrivals. if there is i will try and get a photo of them

hi
does anyone know any good spots on how to get goos photos at thorntons because obviously you cannot go into their premises without permission

Had the pleasure of my first ride on one of the Arriva B5LHs in the form of 7801 on the 308 to Whitley Bay, I wasnt a fan of the Low Roof as I smacked my head off the roof as I made towards the rear of the upper deck, I was highly impressed however with the amount of Leg Room these B5LHs had compared to the GNE Examples on the 21, seats were rather comfortable also and it was quite a nice journey even though I was getting hacked off by the amount of times it exited onto a Slip Road to serve a Bus Stop along the Coast Road.

(05 Jul 2015, 8:04 pm)Malarkey wrote I was getting hacked off by the amount of times it exited onto a Slip Road to serve a Bus Stop along the Coast Road.

God don't. Wish it could be like the 58X non-stop down the Coast Road to Newcastle!

(05 Jul 2015, 8:04 pm)Malarkey wrote Had the pleasure of my first ride on one of the Arriva B5LHs in the form of 7801 on the 308 to Whitley Bay, I wasnt a fan of the Low Roof as I smacked my head off the roof as I made towards the rear of the upper deck, I was highly impressed however with the amount of Leg Room these B5LHs had compared to the GNE Examples on the 21, seats were rather comfortable also and it was quite a nice journey even though I was getting hacked off by the amount of times it exited onto a Slip Road to serve a Bus Stop along the Coast Road.

Well at least no damage would have been done to you or the bus 

(05 Jul 2015, 8:07 pm)Jimmi wrote God don't. Wish it could be like the 58X non-stop down the Coast Road to Newcastle!

Would probably cut around 5 to 10 Minutes off the Journey.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

(05 Jul 2015, 8:14 pm)Malarkey wrote Would probably cut around 5 to 10 Minutes off the Journey.

But would probably not make any money if it didnt go up and down the slip roads.

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One wrote https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Are you being "F**king Serious"?

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)citaro5284 wrote But would probably not make any money if it didnt go up and down the slip roads.

True but it would be nice to have a Limited Stop Express from Blyth to Newcastle via Whitley Bay & Coast Road.

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One wrote https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Dan has already posted that mate...

(05 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm)Diamond One wrote https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...=1&theater copyright goes to Gary Hunter

Do us a favour Baz, and take a look at other posts first.

(05 Jul 2015, 8:19 pm)Malarkey wrote True but it would be nice to have a Limited Stop Express from Blyth to Newcastle via Whitley Bay & Coast Road.

Well there was nout wrong with the 44 bar the fact that:

- It served Norham Road and New York rather than Billy Mill and Lynn Road and as a result, didn't make much money.
- Missed out Hillheads which would've boosted the income of the 44.

If they had've done this with a PVR of 3 or 4 minus the Hazlerigg to Newcastle section, the service would've made enough money to be sustained:

- Haymarket, St Mary's then fast to Willington Square then fast to Norham Road / Formica, then observing all 308 stops to Park Avenue, loop around via York Road then down to Marden down the Broadway following  clockwise loop via Hartingdon Road, Ennerdale Road and Farringdon Road before going back up the Broadway to Whitley Bay and Newcastle.