(26 Aug 2015, 3:20 pm)Jimmi wrote Sapphire 7 branded 7540 currently sat on Burnhill Way, Newton Aycliffe with a smashed window.

Doesn't surprise me if it's at Newton Aycliffe.

(26 Aug 2015, 3:33 pm)DanPicken wrote Doesn't surprise me if it's at Newton Aycliffe.

We are a bunch of civilised people here in Aycliffe, we wouldn't lower ourselves to the standards of the likes of those of Peterlee or Stanley.

I bid you good day.

(26 Aug 2015, 3:33 pm)DanPicken wrote Doesn't surprise me if it's at Newton Aycliffe.

What I don't quite understand, is how you make snide little comments about areas you don't know very well at all/couldn't locate on a map to save your life. I recall on more than one occasion you have done it with Chester-le-Street; sharing a video of a fight on Facebook and calling it an ''average day'', then when 5409 was allocated to the 21, it was ''typical'' of Chester-le-Street's allocations. Do you find it funny? If so, it's an extremely poor sense of humour you have.

I've been sat on the X12 at Durham Bus Station for 10 mins now. The driver pissed off and closed the doors, and no one has been seen since. Awkward.

(26 Aug 2015, 12:49 pm)Kuyoyo wrote And 1434 is out on 15s

Not sure how much longer it is out

(26 Aug 2015, 3:56 pm)aureolin wrote I've been sat on the X12 at Durham Bus Station for 10 mins now. The driver pissed off and closed the doors, and no one has been seen since. Awkward.

That's a breach of Health & Safety isn't it? I thought drivers weren't supposed to leave buses unattended with passengers on board and the doors closed. Or am I thinking of something else?

(26 Aug 2015, 4:00 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Not sure how much longer it is out

On it's last trip now then will probably go back to Redcar tonight. 1718 Roseworth-Bassleton Court

(26 Aug 2015, 4:00 pm)R852 PRG wrote That's a breach of Health & Safety isn't it? I thought drivers weren't supposed to leave buses unattended with passengers on board and the doors closed. Or am I thinking of something else?

I'm guessing the inbound driver has brought it in (early?) and the outbound driver hasn't turned up or was late for their break or something. We do (rarely) leave buses in Stockton with people on too. I've always wondered what would happen if nobody realised.

(26 Aug 2015, 3:40 pm)Jimmi wrote We are a bunch of civilised people here in Aycliffe, we wouldn't lower ourselves to the standards of the likes of those of Peterleeor Stanley.

I bid you good day.

(26 Aug 2015, 4:47 pm)tyresmoke wrote I'm guessing the inbound driver has brought it in (early?) and the outbound driver hasn't turned up or was late for their break or something. We do (rarely) leave buses in Stockton with people on too. I've always wondered what would happen if nobody realised.

Cannibalism?

Tony looks like he is at the front of the queue

(26 Aug 2015, 4:50 pm)Andreos1 wrote Cannibalism?

Tony looks like he is at the front of the queue

Adrian made it out just in the nick of time!

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(26 Aug 2015, 4:53 pm)R852 PRG wrote Adrian made it out just in the nick of time!

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sorry for repeating myself but does anyone know if jesmond have received a replacement bus for 4663

(26 Aug 2015, 6:00 pm)buss14 wrote sorry for repeating myself but does anyone know if jesmond have received a replacement bus for 4663

Not aware of anything transferring yet

Pleased to announce that I wasn't left for dead on the X12. We eventually got moving, and arrived 16L in Chester.

(26 Aug 2015, 6:09 pm)aureolin wrote Pleased to announce that I wasn't left for dead on the X12. We eventually got moving, and arrived 16L in Chester.

Was it the same driver who got off?

(26 Aug 2015, 6:09 pm)aureolin wrote Pleased to announce that I wasn't left for dead on the X12. We eventually got moving, and arrived 16L in Chester.

If this was a Belmont run, why am I not surprised!

(26 Aug 2015, 8:35 am)tyresmoke wrote 4652 is on loan from Stockton to Whitby today to operate service 193 to the Egton Show. Understand that 1434 has come the other way. Logic?

Photo of 4652 can be found here - might be worth you pointing out the defective panel on the front LED destination to the powers that be, Scott!

On another note - there seemed to be some hefty delays on service 685 this morning while I was in Hexham. Noticed some fairly decent loads for a change, but mostly concessionary pass holders. Amazing how different the service is now compared to what it was a few years ago when Arriva had a depot in Hexham - reliability perhaps making customers look elsewhere? Go North East's competing equivalent services also endured some minor delays but nothing as severe as the regular 20-minute delays I observed in both directions (especially from Carlisle).

(26 Aug 2015, 6:18 pm)citaro5284 wrote Was it the same driver who got off?

Nope. Possibly the world's slowest driver replaced him.

(26 Aug 2015, 8:35 am)tyresmoke wrote 4652 is on loan from Stockton to Whitby today to operate service 193 to the Egton Show. Understand that 1434 has come the other way. Logic?

The 193 needs to use a vehicle with a ferry lift capability due to the terrain at Egton, hence a Scania fitted the bill.

(26 Aug 2015, 4:47 pm)tyresmoke wrote I'm guessing the inbound driver has brought it in (early?) and the outbound driver hasn't turned up or was late for their break or something. We do (rarely) leave buses in Stockton with people on too. I've always wondered what would happen if nobody realised.

That's highly possible. The X12s have been getting a good 10 minutes or more layover at Durham, with the bridge works timetable running.

One did that, last week, and the driver turfed off the few passengers that were passing through so he could close the doors and go on his break. (probably awkward for those passengers who chuck their tickets away as soon as they sit down)

(26 Aug 2015, 3:43 pm)R852 PRG wrote What I don't quite understand, is how you make snide little comments about areas you don't know very well at all/couldn't locate on a map to save your life. I recall on more than one occasion you have done it with Chester-le-Street; sharing a video of a fight on Facebook and calling it an ''average day'', then when 5409 was allocated to the 21, it was ''typical'' of Chester-le-Street's allocations. Do you find it funny? If so, it's an extremely poor sense of humour you have.

So what you're saying is that if I make a comment about Chester-le-Street or anything you have a go and shot me down but if it was Robert you would do it back 'higher' enthusiasts coming into play again what Adam said in the GNE thread is right he feels he can't post without others shooting him down and I feel the same that's why I'm thinking about leaving the forum.

Does a Stockton driver actually know how to get to Egton ?!

(26 Aug 2015, 10:23 pm)tvd wrote Does a Stockton driver actually know how to get to Egton ?!

Whitby depot run this service every year (commercially too)

(25 Aug 2015, 12:18 pm)tvd wrote Pensioners complain more than anyone else about buses, be they late/non runners/old, or just not going to and from precisely where they want them to.

The fact they don't pay for their fares in any case doesnt ever seem to make them grateful for what they do get!

Red hot on 2804 on Sunday on the Moorsbus and one shut the window!

(26 Aug 2015, 3:43 pm)R852 PRG wrote What I don't quite understand, is how you make snide little comments about areas you don't know very well at all/couldn't locate on a map to save your life. I recall on more than one occasion you have done it with Chester-le-Street; sharing a video of a fight on Facebook and calling it an ''average day'', then when 5409 was allocated to the 21, it was ''typical'' of Chester-le-Street's allocations. Do you find it funny? If so, it's an extremely poor sense of humour you have.

Oooooooooooooooh!

(26 Aug 2015, 4:00 pm)R852 PRG wrote That's a breach of Health & Safety isn't it? I thought drivers weren't supposed to leave buses unattended with passengers on board and the doors closed. Or am I thinking of something else?

Its allowed so long as they're not pumping gas in.

(27 Aug 2015, 3:47 am)tyresmoke wrote Whitby depot run this service every year (commercially too)  

Am sure I remember a different service 193 a few years ago, that did Whitby-Bridlington. Or maybe I'm just showing my age and it was United that did it! lol

Caught 7487 to Scarborough yesterday and 7405 back. I tell you which was the most comfortable and it wasn't 7405. All the trouble they went fitting them headrests and they're neither use nor ornament!

Looks like the 6 is going to be launched as Sapphire in the next few weeks and will be launched by a mystery VIP celebrity.


Photo is a screenshot from Arriva North East's Facebook page.

Probably a lookalike!