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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - S813 FVK - 18 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 4:41 pm)Michael 5446 (NK66 EVG) now branded for the 16/16A - https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/32348447476/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal
It was branded quick, should be out on the road soon.
I'm not too surprised that they are being branded quickly - there isn't a lot that needs doing to them. Destination uploads, branding, maybe a couple of other things before heading to the depot for service (maybe a quick inspection?). No reason to hang back.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - citaro5284 - 18 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 4:46 pm)S813 FVK I'm not too surprised that they are being branded quickly - there isn't a lot that needs doing to them. Destination uploads, branding, maybe a couple of other things before heading to the depot for service (maybe a quick inspection?). No reason to hang back.
Wifi commissioning, radio checking, AVL checking, so not a great deal for sure.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - Michael - 18 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 4:46 pm)S813 FVK I'm not too surprised that they are being branded quickly - there isn't a lot that needs doing to them. Destination uploads, branding, maybe a couple of other things before heading to the depot for service (maybe a quick inspection?). No reason to hang back.
Na there isn't much difference on them from the others, wouldn't be surprised if all but 5450 (as it's yet to be spotted at Wrights or Heysham docks) are out by early next week on the Durham Diamonds although I'm not sure if 5445, 5448 and 5451 have been delivered yet from Heysham Docks unless they have today. (I'm going by our fleet list)
If they are, it hopefully means the first of the Durham Diamond Citaro's can go for repaint, i don't think 5452 will be out until a few more arrive for the Blaydon Racers though unless they want them out straight away too.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - EL1TE - 18 Jan 2017
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/32010636460/in/dateposted/
GNE now seem to have a new style of fleet numbers. Saw the same style on 3996 today.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - S813 FVK - 18 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 5:37 pm)EL1TE https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/32010636460/in/dateposted/
GNE now seem to have a new style of fleet numbers. Saw the same style on 3996 today.
Yes - 3996 was the first bus in the fleet to receive the new fleet numbers when it was at Saltmeadows being repainted and retrimmed. It also features the website in the blue underneath the lower deck windows and the new logos.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - S813 FVK - 18 Jan 2017
(11 Jan 2017, 10:24 pm)Malarkey 8328 looking extremely smart in the new corporate livery I have to say, done exactly the same as the Solos at Riverside without the Taglines.
I agree - looks really smart:
https://flic.kr/p/Q4HG9h
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - stagecoachbusdepot - 18 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 7:55 pm)S813 FVK I agree - looks really smart:
https://flic.kr/p/Q4HG9h
Liked the new livery at first but almost looks like it is unfinished/awaiting something more for some reason. Maybe its just because of the empty advertising panel on that particular example.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - S813 FVK - 18 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 8:55 pm)stagecoachbusdepot Liked the new livery at first but almost looks like it is unfinished/awaiting something more for some reason. Maybe its just because of the empty advertising panel on that particular example.
That's because it is unfinished. Eventually, it will look something like 633:
![[Image: 31278574341_034cdd2a61.jpg]](https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5565/31278574341_034cdd2a61.jpg)
Go North East: 0633 / NK61FEX by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - thetravelman - 18 Jan 2017
(17 Jan 2017, 8:26 pm)RBZ 5459 More of the Scania variety actually, being done by Thorntons. Believe Proctors have picked up some of the coaches. Thorntons/Blackburn also due the cascaded Mercs to tidy up I understand. Open to correction.
If Scania's are going to the Training School - and being prepared by Thorntons, are they likely to get a paint refresh and new vinyls, along with what ever modifications are required. Is it known how many Scanias are expected to join the training school?
I liked the coaches which were used and I thought they looked good in the red and white livery, I always felt that when the Cadets went on training school duties, it just looked a little temporary with pretty much just a Yellow "Training Vehicle" vinyl to the front screen.
Also if the Cadets on Training School are being withdrawn, is it likely that the Metrocentre S1 service may receive a Scania, so that its Cadet can be withdrawn?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - citaro5284 - 19 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 4:41 pm)Michael 5446 (NK66 EVG) now branded for the 16/16A - https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/32348447476/ - Photo by Guy Park-Royal
It was branded quick, should be out on the road soon.
5446, 5447, 5449, 5451 and 5452 are all here, with 5445 due this afternoon.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - S813 FVK - 19 Jan 2017
5452:
![[Image: 31563225254_619843ca86.jpg]](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/336/31563225254_619843ca86.jpg)
Go North East: 5452 NK66EWA Wright StreetLite by emdjt42, on Flickr
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - V514DFT - 19 Jan 2017
(19 Jan 2017, 5:37 pm)S813 FVK 5452:
I like it,very smart,think its the best ive saw a streetlite look
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - RBZ 5459 - 19 Jan 2017
3975 on the 1743 310 this evening. Dont think it's been noted, but I believe this is a peak Riverside booked slot from this week.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - Jamie M - 19 Jan 2017
(19 Jan 2017, 5:58 pm)RBZ 5459 3975 on the 1743 310 this evening. Dont think it's been noted, but I believe this is a peak Riverside booked slot from this week.It was mentioned on Tuesday or Wednesday here and was reported to be a misc working by a few.
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Not sure if noted but from 5/2/17 X31s will use East Street instead of Thatcher's foot.
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - S813 FVK - 19 Jan 2017
(19 Jan 2017, 6:06 pm)Jamie M Not sure if noted but from 5/2/17 X31s will use East Street instead of Thatcher's foot.
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That is a very good move - buses can spend ages waiting to get out at Thatcher's Foot at the moment.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - Jamie M - 19 Jan 2017
(19 Jan 2017, 6:14 pm)S813 FVK That is a very good move - buses can spend ages waiting to get out at Thatcher's Foot at the moment.I agree, so do the drivers 😛
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - JP6004 - 19 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 5:51 pm)S813 FVK Yes - 3996 was the first bus in the fleet to receive the new fleet numbers when it was at Saltmeadows being repainted and retrimmed. It also features the website in the blue underneath the lower deck windows and the new logos.
Don't the Citylink versas have a ssimilar style fleet numbers?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - RBZ 5459 - 19 Jan 2017
(19 Jan 2017, 6:06 pm)Jamie M It was mentioned on Tuesday or Wednesday here and was reported to be a misc working by a few.
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Not sure if noted but from 5/2/17 X31s will use East Street instead of Thatcher's foot.
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Cheers. The site search doesn't seem to be working otherwise I would have found that...
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - GX03 - 20 Jan 2017
5446, 5447 & 5449 out in service today
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2017 - Michael - 20 Jan 2017
Looks like the Durham Diamond buses are going for a make-over before heading to the X5...(not sure if all the branded Durham Diamonds are going for it or just the 7 for the X5, maybe Dan or Citaro can confirm)
5285:
Following the entry into service of new Wright Streetlite DF/Wright Streetlite Max Micro-Hybrid vehicles on "Durham Diamond" service 16, this vehicle has been temporarily withdrawn from service to be internally refurbished and repainted at Bus & Coach World, Blackburn. The extensive refurbishment work includes, but is not limited to, external repaint; deep cleaning of the interior of the vehicle; renewal of floor coverings; cleaning all seat frames and refurbishing seats into e-leather with USB sockets on the back of every seat; fitting blue accent lighting underneath seats to provide extra light on the gangway; and fitting Next Stop Announcements.