1923 is just leaving Darlington now along the X66 route on route learning duty.

how long does it take to send buses for scrap because r424 coo and s616 khn are still at ashington

(01 Oct 2015, 10:30 am)buss14 wrote how long does it take to send buses for scrap because r424 coo and s616 khn are still at ashington

1617/1302/6/7/9/1711/1712 are all still at darlington waiting for the scrap man, they were withdrawn earlier this year

(01 Oct 2015, 10:30 am)buss14 wrote how long does it take to send buses for scrap because r424 coo and s616 khn are still at ashington

These buses are currently being stripped of engines and other various parts to assist the MPD fleet.

(01 Oct 2015, 1:21 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote 1617/1302/6/7/9/1711/1712 are all still at darlington waiting for the scrap man, they were withdrawn earlier this year

As well as 2504/5, 1793/8. By the sounds of it, they're keeping R424 for me to buy, I loved driving that in service at Darlington!

(01 Oct 2015, 1:27 pm)MrPottski wrote As well as 2504/5, 1793/8. By the sounds of it, they're keeping R424 for me to buy, I loved driving that in service at Darlington!

well it would be nice if you did because R424 COO was one of my faveroute one of that batch

(01 Oct 2015, 2:01 pm)buss14 wrote well it would be nice if you did because R424 COO was one of my faveroute one of that batch

I'd also be interested in seeing something happen with R424 COO. In some ways I actually miss riding some of these Darts along with the S-KHN batch of Darts, my favourite of that batch was either 1613 or 1639.

(01 Oct 2015, 2:22 pm)Jimmi wrote I'd also be interested in seeing something happen with R424 COO. In some ways I actually miss riding some of these Darts along with the S-KHN batch of Darts, my favourite of that batch was either 1613 or 1639.

Jimmi my favorite one of that batch was 1639 as well, don't know why but I had something for that one

(01 Oct 2015, 4:11 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote Jimmi my favorite one of that batch was 1639 as well, don't know why but I had something for that one

I never would have guessed that

I quite liked that one, again not really sure why. May have just been the joy of not having pain in my kness from the poor legroom on the X-GGO Darts used on the 7 at the time. Did seem to shift along the A167 between Ferryhill and Chilton when it was on the 7 one afternoon.

(01 Oct 2015, 4:24 pm)Jimmi wrote I never would have guessed that

I quite liked that one, again not really sure why. May have just been the joy of not having pain in my kness from the poor legroom on the X-GGO Darts used on the 7 at the time. Did seem to shift along the A167 between Ferryhill and Chilton when it was on the 7 one afternoon.

I liked 1655 too, when I went to Sunderland on the old 213 that's the bus that was on the certain run that I had, I hate those X-GGO darts glad they got rid of them eventually

When did service WW1 start in ashington
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/s...rn-museum/

(02 Oct 2015, 8:05 am)jaimzm wrote When did service WW1 start in ashington
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/s...rn-museum/

11th September iirc

For The Poppies Weeping Windows at Woodhorn only.

Runs Sat and Sun only and Mon-Fri during October half term.

7509 has gone into limp mode, achieving 20mph up hills and 40mph flat out on the A1, replaced with 7525 on X22 at 1600.

(02 Oct 2015, 3:26 pm)GX03 SVC wrote 7509 has gone into limp mode, achieving 20mph up hills and 40mph flat out on the A1, replaced with 7525 on X22 at 1600.

Well that's shit, no action for it tonight then.... 

(01 Oct 2015, 1:21 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote 1617/1302/6/7/9/1711/1712 are all still at darlington waiting for the scrap man, they were withdrawn earlier this year

1485 has been gone since the end of August but still on the fleet list
Saw it with a smashed window being towed by ALPHA up the A1 holding the world up

(02 Oct 2015, 3:30 pm)NK53 TKT wrote 1485 has been gone since the end of August but still on the fleet list
Saw it with a smashed window being towed by ALPHA up the A1 holding the world up

1485???? As in NK61 CYY, the service 15 branded Pulsar at Stockton?

(02 Oct 2015, 3:55 pm)peter wrote 1485???? As in NK61 CYY, the service 15 branded Pulsar at Stockton?

1305
Vv Sorry

(02 Oct 2015, 8:12 am)GX03 SVC wrote 11th September iirc

For The Poppies Weeping Windows at Woodhorn only.

Runs Sat and Sun only and Mon-Fri during October half term.

What is allocated?
An MPD?

a man who worked at ashington depot said ashington are due to receive 7440 7439 7438 7437 7436 from belmont and 7470 7481 7479 7468 7472 will go in other direction. i understand the theory of it because if you think about it, belmont have the alx400's and we get the lowlanders until the ex london buses arrive from refurb then the lowlands go for scrap and belmont still have full use of the alx400's

(02 Oct 2015, 4:06 pm)buss14 wrote a man who worked at ashington depot said ashington are due to receive 7440 7439 7438 7437 7436 from belmont and 7470 7481 7479 7468 7472 will go in other direction. i understand the theory of it because if you think about it, belmont have the alx400's and we get the lowlanders until the ex london buses arrive from refurb then the lowlands go for scrap and belmont still have full use of the alx400's

God I hope that's true! Although we'd still have 7441-7444 at Belmont, plus 7453-7456.

(02 Oct 2015, 4:06 pm)buss14 wrote a man who worked at ashington depot said ashington are due to receive 7440 7439 7438 7437 7436 from belmont and 7470 7481 7479 7468 7472 will go in other direction. i understand the theory of it because if you think about it, belmont have the alx400's and we get the lowlanders until the ex london buses arrive from refurb then the lowlands go for scrap and belmont still have full use of the alx400's

Utter bullpoo.

(02 Oct 2015, 4:00 pm)NK53 TKT wrote What is allocated?
An MPD?

Yes. 

Should be a non-WiFi MPD, as the WiFi ones get used on the 35 or the 57.

(02 Oct 2015, 4:11 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Utter bullpoo.

i am just passing on what one of the staff said to me anyway he will know more than i do because he works for arriva i don't

(02 Oct 2015, 5:01 pm)buss14 wrote i am just passing on what one of the staff said to me anyway he will know more than i do because he works for arriva i don't

I think someones been having you on.

We have four vehicles coming up from Enfield, for the MAX X20. The employee says there are five Y-reg Lowlanders coming across, only four will be withdrawn once these arrive. 

What I think will happen is...:
Four B7TLs arrive at Ashington, displacing four DAF DB250s to Durham
Two B7TLs arrive at Blyth, displacing two Gemini 2DLs to Durham
Above vehicles arrive at Durham, withdrawing the five Lowlanders.

(02 Oct 2015, 5:18 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I think someones been having you on.

We have four vehicles coming up from Enfield, for the MAX X20. The employee says there are five Y-reg Lowlanders coming across, only four will be withdrawn once these arrive. 

What I think will happen is...:
Four B7TLs arrive at Ashington, displacing four DAF DB250s to Durham
Two B7TLs arrive at Blyth, displacing two Gemini 2DLs to Durham
Above vehicles arrive at Durham, withdrawing the five Lowlanders.

look this is why i mentioned for because i dont knoe if it is true or not and thanks for the info

(02 Oct 2015, 5:25 pm)buss14 wrote look this is why i mentioned for because i dont knoe if it is true or not and thanks for the info

Don't worry about it buss14  
I've been told that four of Ashington's DAF ALX400s are going to Durham once the B7s arrive.

(02 Oct 2015, 4:10 pm)Jimmi wrote God I hope that's true! Although we'd still have 7441-7444 at Belmont, plus 7453-7456.

So do I I will benefit

Where does the 35A stop in relation to Woodhorn Colliery Mueseum?
Just want to see the poppies but want to go via Morpeth

(02 Oct 2015, 6:26 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Where does the 35A stop in relation to Woodhorn Colliery Mueseum?
Just want to see the poppies but want to go via Morpeth

It stops at the village, but Arriva staff recommend that you walk from Ashington. 

From Woodhorn, please be careful when crossing roads. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Newbig...898584!3e2
 
From Ashington https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@55.187128...Bood0BqKYM

(02 Oct 2015, 6:26 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Where does the 35A stop in relation to Woodhorn Colliery Mueseum?
Just want to see the poppies but want to go via Morpeth

Get off at Ashington and get the WW1?