Its good to finally see what the 49's are. I thought it seemed like the 'Blaydon Racers' brand was being dropped from Dan's original comment that New buses had been ordered for the 49's and Not mentioned as for Blaydon Racers.
I think the new branding looks OK and smart, maybe a little bland.
I have always been of the opinion that the Blaydon Racers brand didn't suit the 49's as it didn't really resemble their route, whereas the 12's are far better suited to the brand since they "travel along the Scotswood Road" and serve Blaydon, I would like to see a come back of the Brand but hopefully on the 12's. Also I've never really liked the Toon Link brand. However I do think the Omnicity's look good in Black.
I will now be interesting to see where the Merc Citaros go from the Blaydon racers.
