North East Buses

8314 joins 8310, 8311 and 8315 by being branded for Quaylink service Q3. Just 8313 left which has obviously has (or is in the process of) been repainted along with 8312.

5 Pink Solo SR's at Saltmeadows (Obviously this is just a mobile photo and it's great)

(22 Jul 2015, 12:00 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]8314 joins 8310, 8311 and 8315 by being branded for Quaylink service Q3. Just 8313 left which has obviously has (or is in the process of) been repainted along with 8312.

What's happening with the rear bumper on these? Looks like it's a replacement panel, surely that should be green as well?

(22 Jul 2015, 1:09 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]What's happening with the rear bumper on these? Looks like it's a replacement panel, surely that should be green as well?

No they all are supposed to look like this.

8303 out on the Lambton Worm today with a blank front detination display. Just as well the locals in Chester le Street know where it is going.

(22 Jul 2015, 1:05 pm)LeeCalder wrote [ -> ]5 Pink Solo SR's at Saltmeadows (Obviously this is just a mobile photo and it's great)

One arrival yesterday and three today. Fleet number to registration allocation of these below:

- 653 (NK15 GDE)
- 654 (NK15 GDF)
- 656 (NK15 GDO)
- 657 (NK15 GEY)

(22 Jul 2015, 1:29 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]One arrival yesterday and three today. Fleet number to registration allocation of these below:

- 653 (NK15 GDE)
- 654 (NK15 GDF)
- 656 (NK15 GDO)
- 657 (NK15 GEY)

Why would the registrations not be consecutive?

(22 Jul 2015, 12:00 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]8314 joins 8310, 8311 and 8315 by being branded for Quaylink service Q3. Just 8313 left which has obviously has (or is in the process of) been repainted along with 8312.

8313 is Repainted and Fully Branded for the Q3, Left Saltmeadows at 1pm, 8329 is also done for the Q1/Q2, Guessing 8328 is also done as it wasnt present at Saltmeadows this afternoon.

3962s side destination does not work

(22 Jul 2015, 1:15 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote [ -> ]8303 out on the Lambton Worm today with a blank front detination display. Just as well the locals in Chester le Street know where it is going.

I've just been down to Chester-le-Street and all four Versas had fully working destinations.

Bye bye East Durham hello indigo

Information on East Durham becoming ''indiGo'': https://www.simplygo.com/news/east-durha...ome-indigo

It appears the brand new Solo SRs will be fitted with Next Stop Announcements and leather seating.

(22 Jul 2015, 2:57 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]Information on East Durham becoming ''indiGo'': https://www.simplygo.com/news/east-durha...ome-indigo

It appears the brand new Solo SRs will be fitted with Next Stop Announcements and leather seating.

You let Bazza get there before you although to be fair, he didn't post a link

No wifi either so practically what we expected i suppose.

(22 Jul 2015, 3:00 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]You let Bazza get there before you although to be fair, he didn't post a link

No wifi either so practically what we expected i suppose.

I think it's quite a clever pun. Although I am easily amused.

(22 Jul 2015, 3:02 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]I think it's quite a clever pun. Although I am easily amused.

It is also yet another brand which is similar to TrentBarton as they also have 'indigo' as a brand. Just shows the relationship between the two companies even more. I remember discussion about their relationship on the forum a while back.

(22 Jul 2015, 3:02 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]I think it's quite a clever pun. Although I am easily amused. [emoji14]

IndiGo sort of reminds me of the SimpliCity brand.

Think the branding looks alright, sure it will look better in person.

(22 Jul 2015, 3:04 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]It is also yet another brand which is similar to TrentBarton as they also have 'indigo' as a brand. Just shows the relationship between the two companies even more. I remember discussion about their relationship on the forum a while back.

You make it sound like they're going to get married...

(22 Jul 2015, 3:07 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]You make it sound like they're going to get married...

Maybe they are?

Doesn't look to bad if i'm honest

(22 Jul 2015, 3:29 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Doesn't look to bad if i'm honest

Finally, a positive comment from Michael! 

(22 Jul 2015, 3:29 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Doesn't look to bad if i'm honest

(22 Jul 2015, 3:31 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]Finally, a positive comment from Michael! 

Aye...get me an ambulance!

(22 Jul 2015, 3:32 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]Aye...get me an ambulance!

I think your car will get you there faster. 

Many years ago (2001) I predicted the Go-Ahead group would take over Wilts and Dorset, got told it would never happen. In 2003 it happened. I've said many times over the years that Go-Ahead Group might take over Wellglade (owners of Trent), still waiting on that prediction lol.

Going to have to reserve judgement on this one. That looks a completely different colour to the two pics I've seen, so I'll see what it's like branded up.

8329 is now branded for Quaylink services Q1/Q2: https://flic.kr/p/w4yraN

As is 8337:

8337 Go North East Optare Versa on Quaylink Service 51 by Diamond One, on Flickr

Deptford-based former "laser" branded Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5302 (NK08 CHH) is currently at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into a fresh coat of gold paint. It is due to be repainted and returned to Deptford tomorrow.

Recently repainted Riverside-based Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8333 (NK11 HJV) has now received "Quaylink" branding - the purple variation for services Q1/Q2.

Riverside-based plain silver base liveried Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5329 (BJ10 VUO) has gained a rear advertisement for South Tyneside College:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/19730950258/

(22 Jul 2015, 5:23 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Deptford-based former "laser" branded Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5302 (NK08 CHH) is currently at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into a fresh coat of gold paint. It is due to be repainted and returned to Deptford tomorrow.

Recently repainted Riverside-based Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8333 (NK11 HJV) has now received "Quaylink" branding - the purple variation for services Q1/Q2.

Riverside-based plain silver base liveried Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5329 (BJ10 VUO) has gained a rear advertisement for South Tyneside College:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/19730950258/

As has 5310 (NK08 MXY), pretty pointless with this example as it will likely be repainted in the coming months anyway.

(22 Jul 2015, 1:11 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]No they all are supposed to look like this.

Hmm, looks a bit dodgy, spoils what is one of my favourite GNE liveries to be honest

(22 Jul 2015, 5:35 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]Hmm, looks a bit dodgy, spoils what is one of my favourite GNE liveries to be honest

I quite like it the way it is. I think it would have been too much if the bumper was yellow too. Personal opinion of course.

(22 Jul 2015, 5:29 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]As has 5310 (NK08 MXY), pretty pointless with this example as it will likely be repainted in the coming months anyway.

I'm guessing they'll not be looking to do anything with the Crusaders until around September time then? That ad will be off after college enrolment is pretty much sorted.