(29 Jun 2014, 5:18 pm)Marcus wrote I saw 1492 yesterday on the X2 - is that rare?

The X2 runs through CLS, where I live, so I occasionally get on it. Am I right when I say the Durham boards use Gemini 2s and the Stockton boards use Pulsars? I can name the Durham Deckers but there appear to be so many Pulsars from Stockton I can't keep track.

No.

As for the second bit, Durham use three Geminis and two Pulsars (although 1476 is rare because it is branded for the 6), and Stockton use three Pulsars.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:20 pm)Tom wrote No.

Though for reference, Marcus, the Pulsars that carry the old-style corporate livery are seemingly more rare than the Pulsars that carry the new-style corporate livery (primarily because the ones with the old-style corporate livery are housed at Belmont).

(29 Jun 2014, 5:22 pm)Dan wrote Though for reference, Marcus, the Pulsars that carry the old-style corporate livery are seemingly more rare than the Pulsars that carry the new-style corporate livery (primarily because the ones with the old-style corporate livery are housed at Belmont).

And, 1476 carries ''A Captains Tale'' branding for the 6.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:23 pm)Tom wrote And, 1476 carries ''A Captains Tale'' branding for the 6.

I've noticed a few carry names on the side. Was standing waiting for my 21 home a couple of weeks ago and it had a name - forgot what it was though.

Now that I have this information I'll have to keep my eyes peeled

(29 Jun 2014, 5:28 pm)Marcus wrote I've noticed a few carry names on the side. Was standing waiting for my 21 home a couple of weeks ago and it had a name - forgot what it was though.

Now that I have this information I'll have to keep my eyes peeled

Middlesbrough FC player names iirc.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:29 pm)Tom wrote Middlesbrough FC player names iirc.

Ah - I thought they were like names of famous employees or something

(29 Jun 2014, 5:20 pm)Tom wrote No.

As for the second bit, Durham use three Geminis and two Pulsars (although 1476 is rare because it is branded for the 6), and Stockton use three Pulsars.

Belmont have 6 boards on Service X1/X2 not 5. I'm not sure how the Belmont allocations work though.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:30 pm)Jimmi wrote Belmont have 6 boards on Service X1/X2 not 5. I'm not sure how the Belmont allocations work though.

Sorry it's four geminis.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:22 pm)Dan wrote Though for reference, Marcus, the Pulsars that carry the old-style corporate livery are seemingly more rare than the Pulsars that carry the new-style corporate livery (primarily because the ones with the old-style corporate livery are housed at Belmont).

I tend to see the refurbished Pulsars on the X2 while in Chester, I personally think it looks much nicer than the old-style livery. It was the opposite though for the Arriva DAFs - I couldn't stand the ex-GNE ones from the Ashington swap that made their way to Stockton (I think 4007 rings a bell?) but I used to enjoy the original livery on them.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:29 pm)Tom wrote Middlesbrough FC player names iirc.

http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/boro-11.aspx

Noticed them appearing on the x1/2 more and more recently.
No idea why these specific Pulsars are allocated over other non-route specific vehicles.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:32 pm)Marcus wrote I tend to see the refurbished Pulsars on the X2 while in Chester, I personally think it looks much nicer than the old-style livery. It was the opposite though for the Arriva DAFs - I couldn't stand the ex-GNE ones from the Ashington swap that made their way to Stockton (I think 4007 rings a bell?) but I used to enjoy the original livery on them.

The newer liveried Pulsars are often used on the Durham workings rather than the old style ones.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:32 pm)Marcus wrote I tend to see the refurbished Pulsars on the X2 while in Chester, I personally think it looks much nicer than the old-style livery. It was the opposite though for the Arriva DAFs - I couldn't stand the ex-GNE ones from the Ashington swap that made their way to Stockton (I think 4007 rings a bell?) but I used to enjoy the original livery on them.

4001 S868 ONL=Ended up at Stockton depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).
4002 S869 ONL=Ended up at Redcar depot though is now withdrawn.
4003 S870 ONL=Ended up at Redcar depot though is now withdrawn.
4004 S890 ONL=Ended up at Jesmond depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).
4005 S891 ONL=Ended up at Blyth depot though is now withdrawn.
4006 S892 ONL=Ended up at Stockton depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).
4007 S893 ONL=Ended up at Stockton depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).

(29 Jun 2014, 5:41 pm)peter wrote 4001 S868 ONL=Ended up at Stockton depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).
4002 S869 ONL=Ended up at Redcar depot though is now withdrawn.
4003 S870 ONL=Ended up at Redcar depot though is now withdrawn.
4004 S890 ONL=Ended up at Jesmond depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).
4005 S891 ONL=Ended up at Blyth depot though is now withdrawn.
4006 S892 ONL=Ended up at Stockton depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).
4007 S893 ONL=Ended up at Stockton depot where it is still in service (but not for much longer!).

I'm really sorry if it seems like I'm spamming here (), but can anyone tell me of the fates of some of the Stockton Prestiges like 4052, 4050 and 4045? I remember getting them a lot on the X2 - haven't seen them in about a year!

(29 Jun 2014, 5:37 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/boro-11.aspx

Noticed them appearing on the x1/2 more and more recently.
No idea why these specific Pulsars are allocated over other non-route specific vehicles.

Now that I check the name list - Gary Parkinson was the one I saw a few weeks back.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:46 pm)Marcus wrote I'm really sorry if it seems like I'm spamming here (), but can anyone tell me of the fates of some of the Stockton Prestiges like 4052, 4050 and 4045? I remember getting them a lot on the X2 - haven't seen them in about a year!

Well 4045 was on the X14 the other day!
No idea about the rest.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:48 pm)Tom wrote Well 4045 was on the X14 the other day!
No idea about the rest.

Oh - I thought that lot got withdrawn. What about the others? A few got sent over to Jesmond, didn't they?

(29 Jun 2014, 5:49 pm)Marcus wrote Oh - I thought that lot got withdrawn. What about the others? A few got sent over to Jesmond, didn't they?

4045 is at Blyth.

4004/4051/4052 are at Jesmond.

4001/4006/4007/4030/4037/4038/4039/4040/4043/4046/4048/4062/4063/4069 are at Stockton.

4041/4042/4044/4071/4080 are at Redcar.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:52 pm)Tom wrote 4045 is at Blyth.

4004/4051/4052 are at Jesmond.

4001/4006/4007/4030/4037/4038/4039/4040/4043/4046/4048/4062/4063/4069 are at Stockton.

4041/4042/4044/4071/4080 are at Redcar.

Am I right when I say the Stockton ones are for local services? I was told by Keiron Bains that the Pulsars used to be Stockton's local vehicles, but it seems to have swapped. The odd one creeps out onto the X2 (albeit the last one I saw was about 3 months ago! ) but it's like seeing a Sapphire off the 7 - it's only happened a few times!

(29 Jun 2014, 6:00 pm)Marcus wrote Am I right when I say the Stockton ones are for local services? I was told by Keiron Bains that the Pulsars used to be Stockton's local vehicles, but it seems to have swapped. The odd one creeps out onto the X2 (albeit the last one I saw was about 3 months ago! ) but it's like seeing a Sapphire off the 7 - it's only happened a few times!

Local Services and Service 21A Middlesbrough - Peterlee.

(29 Jun 2014, 5:47 pm)Marcus wrote Now that I check the name list - Gary Parkinson was the one I saw a few weeks back.

He is just a youngish fella, really ill at the moment.
Just googled him to clarify what it is he 'has'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footbal...drome.html

(29 Jun 2014, 6:09 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote He is just a youngish fella, really ill at the moment.
Just googled him to clarify what it is he 'has'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footbal...drome.html

That's terrible..... I don't think enough people are grateful that they have hands to touch with etc

(29 Jun 2014, 5:46 pm)Marcus wrote I'm really sorry if it seems like I'm spamming here (), but can anyone tell me of the fates of some of the Stockton Prestiges like 4052, 4050 and 4045? I remember getting them a lot on the X2 - haven't seen them in about a year!

4045 was withdrawn from Stockton but was then transfered to Blyth to replace the Geminis while they are refurbished to MAX specification for the X10/X11

4050 was actually a Darlington vehicle for the latter part of its life until withdrawn (I believe due to accident damage) so I doubt you'll have had it for the X2.

4052 was withdrawn from Stockton but it then was transfered to Darlington. It then later moved from Darlington to Jesmond where it is still in service along with sister 4051. 4051 had transfered from Durham when the Sapphire Pulsars entered service alowing Jesmond to withdraw 4072 which had transfered just there two months previously due to a timings issue with service 43/45.

(29 Jun 2014, 6:19 pm)peter wrote 4050 was actually a Darlington vehicle for the latter part of its life until withdrawn (I believe due to accident damage) so I doubt you'll have had it for the X2.

Yeah 4050 was withdrawn after accident damage (brake failure on Service X66 I think).

4050 had to be the worst Prestige I had the misfortune in rifding, it rattled like hell, it sounded awful and one day it was making an alarming noise that sounded like someone was playing Operation next to me. Hated that Prestige glad its no longer with us.

2010 was the hayday for the prestiges on the X2 its very rare one is on now its either a 76?? Or 14??

(29 Jun 2014, 11:52 pm)V514DFT wrote 2010 was the hayday for the prestiges on the X2 its very rare one is on now its either a 76?? Or 14??

Last one I had on the X2 was back in Feb, when I had an Sxxx KHN prestige.

(30 Jun 2014, 2:09 am)aureolin wrote Last one I had on the X2 was back in Feb, when I had an Sxxx KHN prestige.

Yeah they're very rare now, usually used as a last resort when things are running late... Durham should have a mix of 4/5 deckers and 1/2 Pulsars on their workings. The older livery ones are pretty rare but do appear from time to time, I think it's purely down to how many there is in each livery though rather than any instruction to keep them off.

7602 was on service 1 from Blyth on Friday

1208 is on the 34, was on one day last week as well. Have the spectras been withdrawn?

(30 Jun 2014, 11:09 am)mb134 wrote 1208 is on the 34, was on one day last week as well. Have the spectras been withdrawn?

Not as far as I know? Usually found on X20 I think... The coaches should be on X15 and the 100 really

(29 Jun 2014, 5:37 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/boro-11.aspx

Noticed them appearing on the x1/2 more and more recently.
No idea why these specific Pulsars are allocated over other non-route specific vehicles.

Because some of the named ones used to be branded for other Stockton routes so wouldn't normally be on X1s. Now they can use anything.