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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Dan - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:21 pm)Malarkey Had a Photo on my Camera of 5400 which I had forgot about which shows the missing branding, seems the Streetlites have been taking a right battering as of late.
Thanks.
Seems we're copying off Arriva by running around without legal lettering, given that it was located on that panel which has been replaced/repainted...
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Michael - 04 Sep 2015
Also its a bit odd that the bus has parked up on that part of the bus station... is it allowed?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - S813 FVK - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:28 pm)Michael Also its a bit odd that the bus has parked up on that part of the bus station... is it allowed?
Doesnt seem to be blocking the path of other vehicles so yes, id assume it would be allowed. For how long it would have been there for though...
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Dan - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:28 pm)Michael Also its a bit odd that the bus has parked up on that part of the bus station... is it allowed?
Stagecoach regularly do it, and it used to be where Arriva parked their Solo every night prior to working the secured 26A service (contract since acquired by Go North East - what is now the 35A).
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - tyresmoke - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:24 pm)Dan Thanks.
Seems we're copying off Arriva by running around without legal lettering, given that it was located on that panel which has been replaced/repainted...
Looks like the whole lot has been replaced judging by the missing branding above the window too?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Michael - 04 Sep 2015
Ah right cheers, wasn't sure if it was allowed!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - S813 FVK - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:21 pm)Malarkey Had a Photo on my Camera of 5400 which I had forgot about which shows the missing branding, seems the Streetlites have been taking a right battering as of late.
Only 5396 and 5400 have missing branding as far as im aware - both of which occurred quite early on (5396 just a week after entering service).
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Dan - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:36 pm)S813 FVK Only 5396 and 5400 have missing branding as far as im aware - both of which occurred quite early on (5396 just a week after entering service).
5405 is also missing branding (nearside front wheel arch).
The Limes were battered too, but obviously it's a lot more noticeable with such an extravagant design.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Malarkey - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:28 pm)Michael Also its a bit odd that the bus has parked up on that part of the bus station... is it allowed?
The entire Layover Bay on that side of the Bus Station was in use by other Buses, and iirc there was a late 8 still on the Stand so the driver had no choice but to park up 5400 there for a few minutes.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Malarkey - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:36 pm)S813 FVK Only 5396 and 5400 have missing branding as far as im aware - both of which occurred quite early on (5396 just a week after entering service).
Think there is a few Drifter/Saltwell Parks also missing branding also.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - tyresmoke - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:40 pm)Dan 5405 is also missing branding (nearside front wheel arch).
The Limes were battered too, but obviously it's a lot more noticeable with such an extravagant design.
And the panels being far more flimsy on Streetlites won't help... Not that I would know anything about that of course
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Dan - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:44 pm)Malarkey Think there is a few Drifter/Saltwell Parks also missing branding also.
I think all the Drifters have had their missing branding re-applied now, but not 100% on that. There may be one still kicking around without branding on the front bumper still, as that one is fairly recent. As for Saltwell Parks - yes, 8340 has been missing a substantial amount of branding for months. Irritates the life out of me, and I've had the misfortune of seeing it every day this week.
To go back to the general topic of branding discussed last night / this morning, this is another disadvantage to branding. There's a cost to replace the vinyls and a cost for the third party to come out and fit them, and the whole process from start to finish seems to take far too long. In the mean time, the buses look absolutely dreadful. Goes back to what Gary M was saying yesterday - these buses are mobile billboards, but would you see McDonalds showcasing an advertisement on a billboard with a burger that wasn't looking absolutely fantastic?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - pdiddy - 04 Sep 2015
6037 has has the branding off the front missing since last NOV.
But hopefully they will be repainted soon... eh Dan
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Michael - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 6:18 pm)pdiddy 6037 has has the branding off the front missing since last NOV.
But hopefully they will be repainted soon... eh Dan
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - S813 FVK - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 4:46 pm)Dan As for Saltwell Parks - yes, 8340 has been missing a substantial amount of branding for months. Irritates the life out of me, and I've had the misfortune of seeing it every day this week.
As is 8344:
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - R852 PRG - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 7:23 pm)S813 FVK As is 8344:
That is annoying me now.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - S813 FVK - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 7:25 pm)R852 PRG That is annoying me now.
Certainly looks a mess. Not so good for a vehicle only 2 years old but accidents happen i guess. Just a shame the clearing up process can't be done as quickly.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - Dan - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 7:23 pm)S813 FVK As is 8344:
That might be the one I thought was 8340 given that it appears to be the same as what I've seen recently. 8340 was certainly victim to the same sort of damage though.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - S813 FVK - 04 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 7:33 pm)Dan That might be the one I thought was 8340 given that it appears to be the same as what I've seen recently. 8340 was certainly victim to the same sort of damage though.
Just shows how many accidents happen these days. Obviously easier to tell with buses than cars with missing branding etc. Maybe the corporate livery is so basic in an attempt to save money on vinyls and hiring the third party? The only cost would be paint.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015 - G-CPTN - 05 Sep 2015
(04 Sep 2015, 2:04 pm)Coppercap40 Of course they do not have aircon so still do not know what caused the racket !!!
They might not have aircon as such, but will, presumably, have fans to distribute air.