Please don't let crusader new look or design be silver.
(12 Aug 2015, 6:15 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Might this be the start of something new for the Crusader...? 
i hope so i think the brand should be refreshed the current one looks too Chinese i can easily get photos from my own turf and also get decent wifi connection from ASDA easily
(12 Aug 2015, 6:50 pm)Panasonic44 wrote [ -> ]Please don't let crusader new look or design be silver.
3 citaros all 10 reg ones are already silver i live on that route
(12 Aug 2015, 7:23 pm)Diamond One wrote [ -> ]i hope so i think the brand should be refreshed the current one looks too Chinese i can easily get photos from my own turf and also get decent wifi connection from ASDA easily
3 citaros all 10 reg ones are already silver i live on that route
Yes its already being mentioned 3 times.....
(12 Aug 2015, 7:26 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Yes its already being mentioned 3 times.....
If it's already been mentioned, just ignore it...
You know how it goes - one person moans about a duplicate post, then everyone else jumps on the bandwagon, and you all end up at each other's throats (with the thread going off-topic in the process).
Just chill. [emoji14]
Well I live on that line too but silver is not good colour for the crusader and the citraos should be moved to else where.
That will be all. Hoping for good luck to 2017 QCS.
(12 Aug 2015, 7:45 pm)Panasonic44 wrote [ -> ]Well I live on that line too but silver is not good colour for the crusader and the citraos should be moved to else where.
That will be all. Hoping for good luck to 2017 QCS.
I'd rather see silver crusader buses opposed to buses going around in the nexus livery. I don't really want QCS to happen - i think everything is fine as it is and we are trying to be too much like London.
GNE might as well join Ten service to 27 and call it Newcastle Link Up, connecting South Shields with Hexham.
Since it came off the Ten, GNE didn't even brother to change colour. I was more use too & should have been lived on from old Crusader (Volvo B10s), it stood out for better.
Not to sure but I think it was they where breaking down too often. Even now some Mercs to have ramp issues.
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i hope so i think the brand should be refreshed the current one looks too Chinese
How does it look Chinese?
(12 Aug 2015, 9:02 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ] (12 Aug 2015, 7:23 pm)Diamond One wrote [ -> ]i hope so i think the brand should be refreshed the current one looks too Chinese
How does it look Chinese?
The name looks like Chinese writing.
(12 Aug 2015, 9:45 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Nope. Just looks like it's written with an ink pen. In English. Not in "Chinese".
https://www.simplygo.com/all-services/crusader
The whole 'Chinese' lettering thing started when the Citaro brand was unveiled and while it obviously isnt written in Chinese, the lettering style does by many people. It isn't only Michael and Bazza who have that opinion.
(12 Aug 2015, 9:52 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]The whole 'Chinese' lettering thing started when the Citaro brand was unveiled and while it obviously isnt written in Chinese, the lettering style does by many people. It isn't only Michael and Bazza who have that opinion.
Well me I don't think it looks Chinese whatsoever, but I suppose everyone has there opinion.
(12 Aug 2015, 6:09 pm)park5354 wrote [ -> ]5311 has been debranded. It has been vor for a few weeks, and is currently parked in Riverside depot.
5318 also debranded
Former "East Durham" branded Transbus MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer 574 (NK53 TMZ) has arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery.
Former "Diamond" branded Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5291 (NK08 CGG) has also arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.
Will the rear adverts for get around etc on the Citaros return or will they be scrapped? Seeing 5291 in Dans post triggered me as i know that has one.
(13 Aug 2015, 8:46 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Will the rear adverts for get around etc on the Citaros return or will they be scrapped? Seeing 5291 in Dans post triggered me as i know that has one.
Also the "Love Northumberland" advert. I still don't get that advert, it doesn't promote Northumberland at all.
Last few days i have read complaints at how loud the stop announcements are on the new Quaylink, i have yet to go on the routes since they were changed so can't comment myself.
(13 Aug 2015, 9:33 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Last few days i have read complaints at how loud the stop announcements are on the new Quaylink, i have yet to go on the routes since they were changed so can't comment myself.
They used to be louder on the old QuayLink - I think people have to adjust on the old Orbit routes, as they did not used to have any announcements at all.
On some vehicles (8335 is one of them), it is so quiet that you can barely hear it when a decent number of passengers are on board - yet the volume is set the same on other vehicles which it is quite loud on.
(13 Aug 2015, 9:36 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]They used to be louder on the old QuayLink - I think people have to adjust on the old Orbit routes, as they did not used to have any announcements at all.
On some vehicles (8335 is one of them), it is so quiet that you can barely hear it when a decent number of passengers are on board - yet the volume is set the same on other vehicles which it is quite loud on.
People will just have to get used to them on the ex Orbit route..... its not end of the world.
Dan has any of the ex Peterlee darts entered service at Deptford yet?
(13 Aug 2015, 9:36 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]They used to be louder on the old QuayLink - I think people have to adjust on the old Orbit routes, as they did not used to have any announcements at all.
On some vehicles (8335 is one of them), it is so quiet that you can barely hear it when a decent number of passengers are on board - yet the volume is set the same on other vehicles which it is quite loud on.
I failed to mention this - but when I caught 5390 on the Q1 last Monday, either the announcements weren't working or the volume was so low it couldn't be heard
(13 Aug 2015, 9:40 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]I failed to mention this - but when I caught 5390 on the Q1 last Monday, either the announcements weren't working or the volume was so low it couldn't be heard
If the screen was working but the audio announcements were not, it's likely that they have been turned down or there is a problem with the speakers (which I believe is the case on 8329). If neither were working (which perhaps you could assist with - if you can remember), that's an issue we'll have to investigate.
(13 Aug 2015, 8:49 am)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]Also the "Love Northumberland" advert. I still don't get that advert, it doesn't promote Northumberland at all.
I can never remember seeing that advert.
(13 Aug 2015, 9:41 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]If the screen was working but the audio announcements were not, it's likely that they have been turned down or there is a problem with the speakers (which I believe is the case on 8329). If neither were working (which perhaps you could assist with - if you can remember), that's an issue we'll have to investigate.
The screen was working - just no volume
Would someone be able to compile a list of every brand and any variations e.g. Pink/Red Angel and send me a PM, if you only know some it will still be helpful any pictures would be good its just so there's something to talk about on the train on Saturday?
Thanks in Advance
danpick
Service 19 is being diverted down North Seaton Road, Ashington due to a RTC on Milburn Road.
(13 Aug 2015, 8:12 am)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]5318 also debranded
5310, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 & 18 all now debranded. Only saw two Mercs with branding today.
4982 (?) on service 57.
4843, 4911 & two more B10's on 27.
Why does GNE only give a limited number of services for location on peoples posts... looking at one now..
Someone asked to go to Bede college from Park lane... so GNE only gave her the 36?...... although the 20/20A/35 and X35 all stop at the bede college bus stop.......
Its happened before with other questions although there's like 2-3 services to that area........
(13 Aug 2015, 1:37 pm)park5354 wrote [ -> ]5310, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 & 18 all now debranded. Only saw two Mercs with branding today.
4982 (?) on service 57.
4843, 4911 & two more B10's on 27.
About time.....that red writing was shocking
(13 Aug 2015, 1:56 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]About time.....that red writing was shocking
I hope we see the old version back, the one which was on the B10's.......