(13 Jan 2016, 10:25 pm)LeeCalder wrote Best bus at Washington, 606.

That thing fly's!

the model bus

my favourite is the 3 Scanias at Washington yet to sample 4935 since it has arrived however there is still time to sample it

(13 Jan 2016, 10:32 pm)Diamond One wrote the model bus

my favourite is the 3 Scanias at Washington yet to sample 4935 since it has arrived however there is still time to sample it

My experience of the Solars pre-2005 is that the seats feel like rocks, this is from my experience on the 97.

(13 Jan 2016, 8:16 pm)Jamie M wrote Just curious, are any of the gonortheast buses actually limited to any speed?

Yes. Don't quote me on it, but I believe they're limited to 55mph?

(13 Jan 2016, 10:59 pm)Adrian wrote Yes. Don't quote me on it, but I believe they're limited to 55mph?

Ta

It looks like 5293 had broke down on Sheriff Hill, it's sat there N.I.S with it's hazards on.

Also, I've just passed a 58.

TRAVEL UPDATE: http://www.simplygo.com/news/bad-weather-update/

(14 Jan 2016, 9:16 am)Davie wrote Also, I've just passed a 58.

Wow...what a day you've had.

(14 Jan 2016, 10:17 am)S813 FVK wrote TRAVEL UPDATE: http://www.simplygo.com/news/bad-weather-update/

Must say Go North East have done a cracking job with these updates today. There seemed to be updates around every 15-20 minutes - very well done to all involved (and not forgetting the drivers, who went above and beyond as always!)

(14 Jan 2016, 3:41 pm)Dan wrote Must say Go North East have done a cracking job with these updates today. There seemed to be updates around every 15-20 minutes - very well done to all involved (and not forgetting the drivers, who went above and beyond as always!)

They always do try there best especially in this weather but I once praised them when we had the big storm aka Thunder Thursday years ago they used anything anywhere and used any vehicles they could eg a bendy bus on 27 (Scania) and all sorts on any routes that's how bad it was for buses in them days even the loop branded vehicles which were getting branded at the time were delayed

Side display on GX03 SUU seems to not be working.

(14 Jan 2016, 3:41 pm)Dan wrote Must say Go North East have done a cracking job with these updates today. There seemed to be updates around every 15-20 minutes - very well done to all involved (and not forgetting the drivers, who went above and beyond as always!)

Excellent job as always from GNE I must say, I spent 2 Hours and 20 Minutes on the X1 from Washington Galleries to Gateshead, took over an hour to get from one side of Springwell Village to the other due to traffic being gridlocked, then get stuck again coming up to Wrekenton and then along to the Q.E. Hospital, obviously my Driver must of worked well past his Break to get back to Washington unless he had one in Newcastle before making a very late return journey.

Unfortunately I did make it to work today, after a few phone calls to them I made the decision to head back home as I didnt know what the Arriva X7/X8 and SNE X63 were going to be running like, nor did I know what the traffic was like going into Newcastle City Centre, then coming back out of town and up to Longbenton, literally had no signal at all to be able view the Weather Updates as it was up and down like a yo-yo, the joys of being with EE.

Think there is meant to be more white stuff tomorrow also, in which case I am instead going to get the Metro to Work.

(14 Jan 2016, 4:28 pm)Malarkey wrote Think there is meant to be more white stuff tomorrow also, in which case I am instead going to get the Metro to Work.

Think the weather is supposed to be alright tomorrow, or at least I hope it is, I was planning on heading to Hexham tomorrow (via Consett). Think snow is forecast for Saturday though.

(13 Jan 2016, 10:59 pm)YAdrian wrote Yes. Don't quote me on it, but I believe they're limited to 55mph?

When i go on the 35a from town end farm to Heworth it gets to like 58-60mph

does any one know what is going to happen to 8150 ,8251 8253 8254 8259 are they being scrapped?

(14 Jan 2016, 5:12 pm)buss14 wrote does any one know what is going to happen to 8150 ,8251 8253 8254 8259 are they being scrapped?

I believe 8250 and 8251 are, or were, being used for engineering training purposes. 8254 was dismantled for spare parts while at Washington, so I'd guess that these three will (eventually) be sold for scrap.

I believe 8253, 8259 and 8260 (when it's withdrawn again) will all be sold on as runners, presumably to Ensign.

(14 Jan 2016, 9:16 am)Davie wrote Also, I've just passed a 58.

I'd see your doctor about that

(14 Jan 2016, 5:20 pm)Dan wrote I believe 8250 and 8251 are, or were, being used for engineering training purposes. 8254 was dismantled for spare parts while at Washington, so I'd guess that these three will (eventually) be sold for scrap.

I believe 8253, 8259 and 8260 (when it's withdrawn again) will all be sold on as runners, presumably to Ensign.

thank you

(13 Jan 2016, 10:59 pm)Adrian wrote Yes. Don't quote me on it, but I believe they're limited to 55mph?

Some early Scania are I believe capable of 62 Mph with the 52 reg ones limited to 56 Mph.

(14 Jan 2016, 4:28 pm)Malarkey wrote Excellent job as always from GNE I must say, I spent 2 Hours and 20 Minutes on the X1 from Washington Galleries to Gateshead, took over an hour to get from one side of Springwell Village to the other due to traffic being gridlocked, then get stuck again coming up to Wrekenton and then along to the Q.E. Hospital, obviously my Driver must of worked well past his Break to get back to Washington unless he had one in Newcastle before making a very late return journey.

Unfortunately I did make it to work today, after a few phone calls to them I made the decision to head back home as I didnt know what the Arriva X7/X8 and SNE X63 were going to be running like, nor did I know what the traffic was like going into Newcastle City Centre, then coming back out of town and up to Longbenton, literally had no signal at all to be able view the Weather Updates as it was up and down like a yo-yo, the joys of being with EE.

Think there is meant to be more white stuff tomorrow also, in which case I am instead going to get the Metro to Work.

It took me 1 hour and 20 Minutes to get from Wrekenton to Gateshead.

i have a feeling i have this question before but cannot find it. was there an 04 reg cadetor merit or commander that went to weetslade last year can anyone remember the reg?

(14 Jan 2016, 4:28 pm)Malarkey wrote Excellent job as always from GNE I must say, I spent 2 Hours and 20 Minutes on the X1 from Washington Galleries to Gateshead, took over an hour to get from one side of Springwell Village to the other due to traffic being gridlocked, then get stuck again coming up to Wrekenton and then along to the Q.E. Hospital, obviously my Driver must of worked well past his Break to get back to Washington unless he had one in Newcastle before making a very late return journey.

Unfortunately I did make it to work today, after a few phone calls to them I made the decision to head back home as I didnt know what the Arriva X7/X8 and SNE X63 were going to be running like, nor did I know what the traffic was like going into Newcastle City Centre, then coming back out of town and up to Longbenton, literally had no signal at all to be able view the Weather Updates as it was up and down like a yo-yo, the joys of being with EE.

Think there is meant to be more white stuff tomorrow also, in which case I am instead going to get the Metro to Work.

You did or didn't make it to work? Bad crack if you've sacked it off, because of a bit snow mind! They'd not be able to run a business if no one turned up cause it was snowing.

(14 Jan 2016, 4:28 pm)Malarkey wrote Excellent job as always from GNE I must say, I spent 2 Hours and 20 Minutes on the X1 from Washington Galleries to Gateshead, took over an hour to get from one side of Springwell Village to the other due to traffic being gridlocked, then get stuck again coming up to Wrekenton and then along to the Q.E. Hospital, obviously my Driver must of worked well past his Break to get back to Washington unless he had one in Newcastle before making a very late return journey.

Unfortunately I did make it to work today, after a few phone calls to them I made the decision to head back home as I didnt know what the Arriva X7/X8 and SNE X63 were going to be running like, nor did I know what the traffic was like going into Newcastle City Centre, then coming back out of town and up to Longbenton, literally had no signal at all to be able view the Weather Updates as it was up and down like a yo-yo, the joys of being with EE.

Think there is meant to be more white stuff tomorrow also, in which case I am instead going to get the Metro to Work.

Good luck..... haha

(14 Jan 2016, 6:40 pm)buss14 wrote i have a feeling i have this question before but cannot find it. was there an 04 reg cadetor merit or commander that went to weetslade last year can anyone remember the reg?

8253, NK54FOP iirc.

(14 Jan 2016, 6:46 pm)Davie wrote 8253, NK54FOP iirc.

That hasnt been sold yet. 

All i can think of is that he is on about 8249 which was a 52 reg cadet. No 04/54 cadets/merits have been sold yet.

(14 Jan 2016, 6:49 pm)S813 FVK wrote That hasnt been sold yet. 

All i can think of is that he is on about 8249 which was a 52 reg cadet. No 04/54 cadets/merits have been sold yet.

My apologies!

(14 Jan 2016, 6:36 pm)Davie wrote It took me 1 hour and 20 Minutes to get from Wrekenton to Gateshead.

You could have walked it in less.

(14 Jan 2016, 7:07 pm)G-CPTN wrote You could have walked it in less.

I know, but I was nice and warm on the bus.

(14 Jan 2016, 6:51 pm)Davie wrote My apologies!

thank you it probably was because i know it was younger than 2001

(14 Jan 2016, 6:41 pm)Adrian wrote You did or didn't make it to work? Bad crack if you've sacked it off, because of a bit snow mind! They'd not be able to run a business if no one turned up cause it was snowing.

I didnt make it, they advised me to turn around and go home, and are complaining that I did not ring in and have been classed as AWOL, when I actually spoke to them 4 times, but the person I spoke to did not pass on the message to my Manager, looks like I am gunna get a bollocking tomorrow because someone did not do there job properly.