(17 Nov 2013, 7:25 pm)Michael wrote Thank's, i'm hoping it looks better, shame the 5 won't receive newer buses but theirs only 8 versa's moving over and the PVR is 9.. 1 of the ex drifter versa's should of moved over.

I'm hoping it won't confuse people too much taking the 88/88A out of the Washington Street Shuttle brand.

(17 Nov 2013, 8:18 pm)aureolin wrote I'm hoping it won't confuse people too much taking the 88/88A out of the Washington Street Shuttle brand.

yes the 88/a is being moved to south tyne and using optare versa

(17 Nov 2013, 7:25 pm)Michael wrote Thank's, i'm hoping it looks better, shame the 5 won't receive newer buses but theirs only 8 versa's moving over and the PVR is 9.. 1 of the ex drifter versa's should of moved over.

I don't mind doing a Lilac Versa Paperbus for you Michael, I was going keep this bit of Information I was told about on Friday by Sean Blair whilst having a ride about on one of the Versas on the 58 to myself, But as the Ex Saltwell Park Versas are a Topic being talked about. I think I should share this piece of info which hasn't been Confirmed from what Sean said, Perhaps one of our GNE Representatives can shed some light on it. Anyways the Versas will reportedly receive a Rebrand from South Tyne to something to do with the Fishing Pond at Boldon which could also mean they won't be repainted Lilac either which is another bit of information Unconfirmed.

As the Saying goes don't shoot the Messenger.

(17 Nov 2013, 8:19 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I don't mind doing a Lilac Versa Paperbus for you Michael, I was going keep this bit of Information I was told about on Friday by Sean Blair whilst having a ride about on one of the Versas on the 58 to myself, But as the Ex Saltwell Park Versas are a Topic being talked about. I think I should share this piece of info which hasn't been Confirmed from what Sean said, Perhaps one of our GNE Representatives can shed some light on it. Anyways the Versas will reportedly receive a Rebrand from South Tyne to something to do with the Fishing Pond at Boldon which could also mean they won't be repainted Lilac either which is another bit of information Unconfirmed.

As the Saying goes don't shoot the Messenger.

yet the 88/a dosent go to boldon

(17 Nov 2013, 3:57 pm)Dan wrote Not for a couple of months yet, I understand... Not sure why such information has hit the public domain at such early notice, when things can quite easily change in two months!
I was dying to question it when I first saw that post on Facebook, as it seemed far too early to be releasing such information.

Re-allocation plans can and do change - nothing is certain, changes in plans can take place until it gets to the week or so before changes

(17 Nov 2013, 8:19 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I don't mind doing a Lilac Versa Paperbus for you Michael, I was going keep this bit of Information I was told about on Friday by Sean Blair whilst having a ride about on one of the Versas on the 58 to myself, But as the Ex Saltwell Park Versas are a Topic being talked about. I think I should share this piece of info which hasn't been Confirmed from what Sean said, Perhaps one of our GNE Representatives can shed some light on it. Anyways the Versas will reportedly receive a Rebrand from South Tyne to something to do with the Fishing Pond at Boldon which could also mean they won't be repainted Lilac either which is another bit of information Unconfirmed.

As the Saying goes don't shoot the Messenger.

Intresting, thanks for sharing,

I was hoping for a better colour than lilic, maybe blue might be nice.

(17 Nov 2013, 8:26 pm)Michael wrote Intresting, thanks for sharing,

I was hoping for a better colour than lilic, maybe blue might be nice.

blue and another coaster rip-off

(17 Nov 2013, 8:27 pm)danpick wrote blue and another coaster rip-off

, everything with water/sea should be a coaster rip off haha

(17 Nov 2013, 6:44 pm)Adam wrote Had the "pleasure" of 4837 on the X25 the other day and I noticed it's developed a strange whistling noise as it accelerate. 4844 is another culprit.

As a chester driver i can honestly say the volvo B10 is a pleasure to drive on the X25 compared to the lolynes.

(17 Nov 2013, 8:23 pm)danpick wrote yet the 88/a dosent go to boldon

Hit the nail on the head there.

(17 Nov 2013, 8:30 pm)Dan wrote Hit the nail on the head there.

would be alright on the 5

(17 Nov 2013, 7:14 pm)Dan wrote The 56 serves Vermont, Washington. This passes the Industrial Road junction in Washington, where Washington depot is situated.

Sometimes the 56 might go into Washington depot if the bus is a bit broken. Happened to me once where my 56 drove into the depot and everyone got transferred onto a waiting Volvo B7TL / Plaxton. Got a photo of the Solar (I think, it might have been some other vehicle) in the depot from the top deck of the B7TL whilst the driver was setting the bus up.

(17 Nov 2013, 8:33 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Sometimes the 56 might go into Washington depot if the bus is a bit broken. Happened to me once where my 56 drove into the depot and everyone got transferred onto a waiting Volvo B7TL / Plaxton. Got a photo of the Solar (I think, it might have been some other vehicle) in the depot from the top deck of the B7TL whilst the driver was setting the bus up.

as the m3 stops right outside that will probably be where m3 swaps over

(17 Nov 2013, 8:33 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Sometimes the 56 might go into Washington depot if the bus is a bit broken. Happened to me once where my 56 drove into the depot and everyone got transferred onto a waiting Volvo B7TL / Plaxton. Got a photo of the Solar (I think, it might have been some other vehicle) in the depot from the top deck of the B7TL whilst the driver was setting the bus up.

Slightly worrying that the President wasn't parked outside of the depot if it was planned... Guessing you and other passengers didn't have a high visibility jacket on, and that shouldn't have been allowed.
Last time something similar happened to me, both buses parked outside of the depot.

I think the chances of a bus feeling unwell and needing to be replaced at Washington depot are slim though, so I wouldn't like to think danpick relied on the 56 serving the depot as a result of that!

(17 Nov 2013, 8:38 pm)Dan wrote Slightly worrying that the President wasn't parked outside of the depot if it was planned... Guessing you and other passengers didn't have a high visibility jacket on, and that shouldn't have been allowed.
Last time something similar happened to me, both buses parked outside of the depot.

I think the chances of a bus feeling unwell and needing to be replaced at Washington depot are slim though, so I wouldn't like to think danpick relied on the 56 serving the depot as a result of that!

pity but i think i will just get the m3 and try and get a pics of the south tynes and wss

(17 Nov 2013, 8:31 pm)danpick wrote would be alright on the 5

Could be a Route Extension to Boldon Planned, Plus if only 1 Versa is being Repainted per Week, That'll mean it'll be the end of January before they are Branded. But for a Extension GNE would only be extend one of the Routes to maintain the current PVR which would most likely be the 88 from Jarrow onwards to Boldon with the 88A staying how it is to Lukes Lane Every 30 Minutes. I'll stop Speculating now as we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

And Just for Michael

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(17 Nov 2013, 8:19 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote could also mean they won't be repainted Lilac either which is another bit of information Unconfirmed.

I reckon they will be lilac.....anyone fancy a bet with me that they will be a different colour

(17 Nov 2013, 8:59 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Could be a Route Extension to Boldon Planned, Plus if only 1 Versa is being Repainted per Week, That'll mean it'll be the end of January before they are Branded. But for a Extension GNE would only be extend one of the Routes to maintain the current PVR which would most likely be the 88 from Jarrow onwards to Boldon with the 88A staying how it is to Lukes Lane Every 30 Minutes. I'll stop Speculating now as we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

And Just for Michael

looks really good

(17 Nov 2013, 8:59 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Could be a Route Extension to Boldon Planned, Plus if only 1 Versa is being Repainted per Week, That'll mean it'll be the end of January before they are Branded. But for a Extension GNE would only be extend one of the Routes to maintain the current PVR which would most likely be the 88 from Jarrow onwards to Boldon with the 88A staying how it is to Lukes Lane Every 30 Minutes. I'll stop Speculating now as we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

And Just for Michael

Thanks, it looks alright

Why does everyone hate cadets? Tbh I don't mind them I think they're a decent ride, it also appears Deptfords example are a lot better than Washingtons.

(17 Nov 2013, 9:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Why does everyone hate cadets? Tbh I don't mind them I think they're a decent ride, it also appears Deptfords example are a lot better than Washingtons.

I like them, they're a bit sluggish and could do with a refresh internally, but other than that, they're sound vehicles.

I think they'll be good on the 'Street Shuttle' services, although these ones don't seem to have a good reputation - especially since the 88/88A isn't that challenging a route and there seems to be at least one Cadet out of use every day!

(17 Nov 2013, 8:38 pm)Dan wrote Slightly worrying that the President wasn't parked outside of the depot if it was planned... Guessing you and other passengers didn't have a high visibility jacket on, and that shouldn't have been allowed.
Last time something similar happened to me, both buses parked outside of the depot.

I think the chances of a bus feeling unwell and needing to be replaced at Washington depot are slim though, so I wouldn't like to think danpick relied on the 56 serving the depot as a result of that!

I believe it was a last minute thing. The bus had developed a fault somewhere near Nissan (I had gotten on not long before Washington depot), but turned towards the depot and went in (the wrong way), and parked with it's entrance doors just about in line with the B7TL.

That happened to me at Gateshead when the Gemini's were brand new on the 724. We developed a fault at Gateshead and ended up at Sunderland Road getting a half hour quick fix

I hope they divert the 88 r 88A to boldon to get rid of the 5 and the rubbish buses what they use

(17 Nov 2013, 9:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Why does everyone hate cadets? Tbh I don't mind them I think they're a decent ride, it also appears Deptfords example are a lot better than Washingtons.

I prefer the Merits, 8266 in Particular - I just don't want Bazzas South Tyne Cast Offs, But a few of them that I have been on when they were on the M2/M3 didn't sound to great.

Bring back the old 57A route r renumber it 87 r somthing the 5 goes all over the world I hope gne do somthing about the 5

Cadets... The new DAFs

(17 Nov 2013, 8:29 pm)nk55 wrote As a chester driver i can honestly say the volvo B10 is a pleasure to drive on the X25 compared to the lolynes.

I'm not criticising the Renowns in general. I think they're marvellous buses. Just that the bus I was on was quite full and the seat I was sitting in was quite uncomfortable and had limited legroom. Sorry if the original post was a tad misleading

(17 Nov 2013, 9:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Why does everyone hate cadets? Tbh I don't mind them I think they're a decent ride, it also appears Deptfords example are a lot better than Washingtons.

I dont mind cadets, the drifter examples used to be decent and are, in my opinion, much, much better than the '09 Reg Drifter Versas

Next Stop Announcements are now fully operational on the Drifter, and I haven't spotted any destination blind issues today either - should, in theory, be a full Streetlite allocation today therefore.