Personally I think the Waggonway brand looks much better on the brownish base colour rather than a more maroon colour. There's 11 Solars if 5 are off to Waggonway and 4 to Lambton Worm (as has been rumoured) that leaves 2 spare, where will they be going? Into Northern? I mean when/if they 56 & 20 get Deckers there's going be a whole host of vehicle movements which will probably spell the end for a lot of SPD's. Thinking out the box is there any other brands/services which could do with new vehicles or a brand refresh?
(28 Jun 2013, 9:20 am)tyresmoke(28 Jun 2013, 6:44 am)Daniel(27 Jun 2013, 11:07 pm)GMitchelhill Possible reason that the shade of Maroon on 4958 isn't the same as the Waggonway is because the shadw of paint on the DAFs would have changed slightly over the years due to various weathering.
Difference is massive, otherwise I would have agreed.
If it had actually been a maroon-like colour rather than plum, it would have made sense that they were replicating what the original colour of the Waggonway branded vehicles was actually like - it obviously looks borderline brown on some vehicles now, and that wouldn't have been great.
Here's 4984 when freshly painted. I agree with Dan that its not the same colour. Wouldn't be the first time they've changed the colour though I guess!
(28 Jun 2013, 9:20 am)tyresmoke(28 Jun 2013, 6:44 am)Daniel(27 Jun 2013, 11:07 pm)GMitchelhill Possible reason that the shade of Maroon on 4958 isn't the same as the Waggonway is because the shadw of paint on the DAFs would have changed slightly over the years due to various weathering.
Difference is massive, otherwise I would have agreed.
If it had actually been a maroon-like colour rather than plum, it would have made sense that they were replicating what the original colour of the Waggonway branded vehicles was actually like - it obviously looks borderline brown on some vehicles now, and that wouldn't have been great.
Here's 4984 when freshly painted. I agree with Dan that its not the same colour. Wouldn't be the first time they've changed the colour though I guess!
Possible developments re services in the Nissan area: https://www.facebook.com/215880875709/ti...tory?ut=44&hash=8840945301580484555&wstart=0&wend=1372661999&pagefilter=2&ustart&_mn_=17&refid=17
The M1 Scainas seems to be the top talking point.. So everyone has rumoured that they are going to Waggonway/Lambton Worm so going on this logic maybe the plum Scaina is for the 34/34A under a new brand? The Lambton worm brand is something I would be sad to see go but then again I liked ShowStopper, pink angels etc.
(28 Jun 2013, 2:19 pm)Liam More than likely, this is a re-brand to remove the bad rap associated with the heritage brand existent on those Prestige. The use of the word 'heritage' alone, to most, would suggest breakdowns and unreliability. Its hardly an ideal colour to replicate on Scania's either. The Prestige's have a far more heritage feel to them, with the bodywork alone. The lines and curves on the Scania's don't really fall into that design scope. The brand in its existing form couldn't be pulled off on a Scania. It would essentially be a clash of old and new(ish), without a modern twist.
(28 Jun 2013, 2:19 pm)Liam More than likely, this is a re-brand to remove the bad rap associated with the heritage brand existent on those Prestige. The use of the word 'heritage' alone, to most, would suggest breakdowns and unreliability. Its hardly an ideal colour to replicate on Scania's either. The Prestige's have a far more heritage feel to them, with the bodywork alone. The lines and curves on the Scania's don't really fall into that design scope. The brand in its existing form couldn't be pulled off on a Scania. It would essentially be a clash of old and new(ish), without a modern twist.
"SimpliCity" 8320 on the 35 today.
I noted two or three "Washington Street Shuttle" MPDs on the 88 also. Really does infuriate me that it seems the "South Tyne" Cadets seem to struggle massively, and that they're a rarity on their branded service!
"Fab Fifty Six" 4936 was taken out of service today. Arrived in blinded up for the 56 back to Newcastle but went out still blinded up for the 56, turned its lights off and went back to the depot. No idea if a replacement was organised!
Finally, "Go for less with Go North East" leaflets advertising prices etc seem to have been rolled out on most vehicles in the fleet.
(28 Jun 2013, 2:25 pm)CatsFast101 The M1 Scainas seems to be the top talking point.. So everyone has rumoured that they are going to Waggonway/Lambton Worm so going on this logic maybe the plum Scaina is for the 34/34A under a new brand? The Lambton worm brand is something I would be sad to see go but then again I liked ShowStopper, pink angels etc.
(28 Jun 2013, 2:25 pm)CatsFast101 The M1 Scainas seems to be the top talking point.. So everyone has rumoured that they are going to Waggonway/Lambton Worm so going on this logic maybe the plum Scaina is for the 34/34A under a new brand? The Lambton worm brand is something I would be sad to see go but then again I liked ShowStopper, pink angels etc.
(28 Jun 2013, 2:25 pm)CatsFast101 The M1 Scainas seems to be the top talking point.. So everyone has rumoured that they are going to Waggonway/Lambton Worm so going on this logic maybe the plum Scaina is for the 34/34A under a new brand? The Lambton worm brand is something I would be sad to see go but then again I liked ShowStopper, pink angels etc.
(28 Jun 2013, 2:25 pm)CatsFast101 The M1 Scainas seems to be the top talking point.. So everyone has rumoured that they are going to Waggonway/Lambton Worm so going on this logic maybe the plum Scaina is for the 34/34A under a new brand? The Lambton worm brand is something I would be sad to see go but then again I liked ShowStopper, pink angels etc.
4958 on the M1 at Fatfield Bridge
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9160350979/
3964 NK06 JKC GNE Festival of the North East Wright Gemini on Service 64A to Gateshead
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9162585604/
3964 NK06 JKC GNE Festival of the North East Wright Gemini on Service 96 to Gateshead
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9162584632/
549 NK53 TKD GNE North Tyne Links Dennis Dart MPD on the 307 to Benton Asda
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9160335507/
5245 NK56 KHO GNE Cobalt Connect Scania Omnicity on the 1 to Whitley Bay
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Reflecting on the withdrawal of the OK1, I wonder what difference it would have been if the Pronto had been branded as an OK Expressway service.
Would it have made sense for all Bishop services to have OK branding as opposed to the two, pretty isolated ones in the town?
Just wondering if anyone knows does the 24 interwork with any other services during the day? Thanks.
(29 Jun 2013, 8:37 am)CatsFast101 Just wondering if anyone knows does the 24 interwork with any other services during the day? Thanks.
(29 Jun 2013, 8:37 am)CatsFast101 Just wondering if anyone knows does the 24 interwork with any other services during the day? Thanks.
(29 Jun 2013, 8:43 am)BJ10VUS(29 Jun 2013, 8:37 am)CatsFast101 Just wondering if anyone knows does the 24 interwork with any other services during the day? Thanks.
Nope, it's just the 24 during the day. Think it's PVR 3. In the morning, I think the journeys that continue to Newcastle interwork with the 91. Not sure about what the arrangement for the 24A is?
(29 Jun 2013, 8:43 am)BJ10VUS(29 Jun 2013, 8:37 am)CatsFast101 Just wondering if anyone knows does the 24 interwork with any other services during the day? Thanks.
Nope, it's just the 24 during the day. Think it's PVR 3. In the morning, I think the journeys that continue to Newcastle interwork with the 91. Not sure about what the arrangement for the 24A is?
(29 Jun 2013, 8:14 am)Andreos1 Reflecting on the withdrawal of the OK1, I wonder what difference it would have been if the Pronto had been branded as an OK Expressway service.
Would it have made sense for all Bishop services to have OK branding as opposed to the two, pretty isolated ones in the town?
(29 Jun 2013, 8:45 am)Daniel(29 Jun 2013, 8:43 am)BJ10VUS(29 Jun 2013, 8:37 am)CatsFast101 Just wondering if anyone knows does the 24 interwork with any other services during the day? Thanks.
Nope, it's just the 24 during the day. Think it's PVR 3. In the morning, I think the journeys that continue to Newcastle interwork with the 91. Not sure about what the arrangement for the 24A is?
Yes, that's right.
The 24A is also standalone, PVR of 1 - hourly service, 3 mins waiting time at Newcastle, and 2 at Kibblesworth.
(29 Jun 2013, 8:14 am)Andreos1 Reflecting on the withdrawal of the OK1, I wonder what difference it would have been if the Pronto had been branded as an OK Expressway service.
Would it have made sense for all Bishop services to have OK branding as opposed to the two, pretty isolated ones in the town?
(29 Jun 2013, 8:45 am)Daniel(29 Jun 2013, 8:43 am)BJ10VUS(29 Jun 2013, 8:37 am)CatsFast101 Just wondering if anyone knows does the 24 interwork with any other services during the day? Thanks.
Nope, it's just the 24 during the day. Think it's PVR 3. In the morning, I think the journeys that continue to Newcastle interwork with the 91. Not sure about what the arrangement for the 24A is?
Yes, that's right.
The 24A is also standalone, PVR of 1 - hourly service, 3 mins waiting time at Newcastle, and 2 at Kibblesworth.
