North East Buses

(10 Jul 2026, 5:53 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]6352 branded for Metrocentre 40 years. 

Seems appropriate for bus that spends its time out on the X10 going in and out of Dalton Park 

Not my image

Is it known how long this Promotional Livery is going to last?

I Would take it since that XLines is ending it will go into the fleet livery after.

(10 Jul 2026, 8:48 pm)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]Is it known how long this Promotional Livery is going to last?

I Would take it since that XLines is ending it will go into the fleet livery after.

In all fairness the 40th Anniversary was in April as that was when the first phase "Red Mall" opened it's doors in 1986.

Not sure why Go North East are putting vehicles into Promotional Liveries two to three months after the fact.

(10 Jul 2026, 9:02 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]In all fairness the 40th Anniversary was in April as that was when the first phase "Red Mall" opened it's doors in 1986.

Not sure why Go North East are putting vehicles into Promotional Liveries two to three months after the fact.

Probably because they are being paid to do it.

(10 Jul 2026, 9:02 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Not sure why Go North East are putting vehicles into Promotional Liveries two to three months after the fact.

They aren’t doing it for the fun of it. Metrocentre will have paid for it.

6245 the first bee into new livery

Not sure if anything has been done internally.

(17 Jul 2026, 2:42 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]6245 the first bee into new livery

Not sure if anything has been done internally.

Any photos?

(17 Jul 2026, 2:42 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]6245 the first bee into new livery

Not sure if anything has been done internally.

Oh this will be fun to see. Gives an idea what those remaining Riders could look like when they eventually get done in 20 years time 

6242/44 also now in Fleet Livery.

If its correct, 6245 is back out on the 21. Keen to see what it looks like

(24 Jul 2026, 12:44 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]6242/44 also now in Fleet Livery.

6244 in the 2026 Livery. Looks to have no interior retrim

This livery could of been much better if the Viynl placements were not terrible

Looks odd without the Black around the top rear window

I wish that whoever designed it chose a better spot to place the side logo...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/55428150478/

Since Posting that, here is 6242 in the livery
https://i.ibb.co/6R5Zv0dF/IMG-7904.jpg

6327 & 6241 are the next buses in the new livery.

6243 is in the new livery now. All Ex Bee Network Gemini 2s have now been done

6316 is the next Angel in the Fleet Livery

6329 is next one in the Fleet Livery

5458 is now in the 2026 livery, the first single decker to do so

(24 Aug 2026, 6:48 pm)TSG2026 wrote [ -> ]5458 is now in the 2026 livery, the first single decker to do so

Oh this will be fun to see

https://www.flickr.com/photos/201417037@...485974078/

Its not the worst

(24 Aug 2026, 8:57 pm)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]https://www.flickr.com/photos/201417037@...485974078/

Its not the worst

Black headlights make such a difference.

(24 Aug 2026, 8:57 pm)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]https://www.flickr.com/photos/201417037@...485974078/

Its not the worst

No  "We are all about the North East" on the rear.

(25 Aug 2026, 3:43 am)Retro Nero wrote [ -> ]No  "We are all about the North East" on the rear.

From a timetable render of a Single Decker in 2026 livery. That tag was meant to go on the black on the sides of the vehicle (where they put the places usually when they brand stuff)

6328 Now in the 2026 Fleet Livery

(28 Aug 2026, 3:47 pm)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]6328 Now in the 2026 Fleet Livery

Was out in service this morning in Angel Livery. Imagine its currently undergoing a good sanding ready for next week.

Just followed 6312 under tow on the Felling Bypass, looked to be going to Satmeadows with some not too pleasant battle scars (and a missing panel). Wonder if it'll get painted whilst they're at it?

(Yesterday, 2:03 pm)F114TML wrote [ -> ]Just followed 6312 under tow on the Felling Bypass, looked to be going to Satmeadows with some not too pleasant battle scars (and a missing panel). Wonder if it'll get painted whilst they're at it?

Probably not ,5397 & 6377 got minor damage repairs last week but returned with panel replacement and still in green 5397 and black exlines 6377

(Yesterday, 2:03 pm)F114TML wrote [ -> ]Just followed 6312 under tow on the Felling Bypass, looked to be going to Satmeadows with some not too pleasant battle scars (and a missing panel). Wonder if it'll get painted whilst they're at it?

I doubt it. Would be nice as it would let us know the fate for the B5TLs. However, it does just seem to be 1 batch at a time. Angels taking priority and then the Red Kites being done alongside them. Would be easier if they did random vehicles at a time just to work there way through the now deactive brands. 1 Odd Crusader followed by 1 SuperShuttle etc.

If I were to guess what is going to be done in order based of what needs to be gone, what can hang on and what needs more done by for a bit I would guess this order:

Angel
Red Kite
XLines Spares
SuperShuttle
East Gateshead Rider
CountryRanger
Remaning 2019 Adapted Fleet Livery
Crusader
Rest of the XLines
Any Special Liveries that they want to repaint (6050, 6101 etc)


Seems Go North East are wanting to keep the Cobalt&Coast brand on for a little bit longer since their newest Timetables still keep the branding.