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ne14ne1



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20 Feb 2018, 1:04 pm #141
Did I spot the Coaster hybrid that’s still in the angel-green/big days out livery with a completely coaster-blue front end this morning?
ne14ne1
20 Feb 2018, 1:04 pm #141

Did I spot the Coaster hybrid that’s still in the angel-green/big days out livery with a completely coaster-blue front end this morning?

JP6004



1,833
20 Feb 2018, 1:14 pm #142
GNE website confirms 6161 for Stanley
Edited 20 Feb 2018, 1:19 pm by JP6004.
JP6004
20 Feb 2018, 1:14 pm #142

GNE website confirms 6161 for Stanley

20 Feb 2018, 2:07 pm #143
(20 Feb 2018, 1:04 pm)ne14ne1 Did I spot the Coaster hybrid that’s still in the angel-green/big days out livery with a completely coaster-blue front end this morning?

[Image: 244744bcf7f893018f7c2cc03db26b4d.jpg]

Yes there is, Couldn’t find a photo of it on Flickr so here’s On from Facebook


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Edited 20 Feb 2018, 2:08 pm by TEN 6083.
TEN 6083
20 Feb 2018, 2:07 pm #143

(20 Feb 2018, 1:04 pm)ne14ne1 Did I spot the Coaster hybrid that’s still in the angel-green/big days out livery with a completely coaster-blue front end this morning?

[Image: 244744bcf7f893018f7c2cc03db26b4d.jpg]

Yes there is, Couldn’t find a photo of it on Flickr so here’s On from Facebook


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20 Feb 2018, 2:44 pm #144
(20 Feb 2018, 10:24 am)Michael 6157 has arrived back now

Photo by Dan: https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...67/in/feed

6157 arrived late on yesterday afternoon, hence the naff photo as it started to get dark.

6149 the latest to be delivered - the first one in black.

(20 Feb 2018, 1:04 pm)ne14ne1 Did I spot the Coaster hybrid that’s still in the angel-green/big days out livery with a completely coaster-blue front end this morning?

Yes - more info on our news page:
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=6069

Logic behind it being done is sound, but looks awful in practice.

(20 Feb 2018, 1:14 pm)JP6004 GNE website confirms 6161 for Stanley

All for Stanley.

6149 - 6155: Black for Toon Link
6156 - 6161: Fleet livery

Three of the fleet livery examples to be allocated to services 15/15A, three to be used as spares.
Dan
20 Feb 2018, 2:44 pm #144

(20 Feb 2018, 10:24 am)Michael 6157 has arrived back now

Photo by Dan: https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...67/in/feed

6157 arrived late on yesterday afternoon, hence the naff photo as it started to get dark.

6149 the latest to be delivered - the first one in black.

(20 Feb 2018, 1:04 pm)ne14ne1 Did I spot the Coaster hybrid that’s still in the angel-green/big days out livery with a completely coaster-blue front end this morning?

Yes - more info on our news page:
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=6069

Logic behind it being done is sound, but looks awful in practice.

(20 Feb 2018, 1:14 pm)JP6004 GNE website confirms 6161 for Stanley

All for Stanley.

6149 - 6155: Black for Toon Link
6156 - 6161: Fleet livery

Three of the fleet livery examples to be allocated to services 15/15A, three to be used as spares.

20 Feb 2018, 5:24 pm #145
(20 Feb 2018, 2:44 pm)Dan Logic behind it being done is sound, but looks awful in practice.

Surely there was a more appropriate bus to brand for the big days out knowing that the hybrids were due off the 21 soon after. How long is the promotion running for? Will be glad to see it repainted properly.
Dans_bus_photos
20 Feb 2018, 5:24 pm #145

(20 Feb 2018, 2:44 pm)Dan Logic behind it being done is sound, but looks awful in practice.

Surely there was a more appropriate bus to brand for the big days out knowing that the hybrids were due off the 21 soon after. How long is the promotion running for? Will be glad to see it repainted properly.

Dan

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18,099
20 Feb 2018, 5:31 pm #146
(20 Feb 2018, 5:24 pm)Dans_bus_photos Surely there was a more appropriate bus to brand for the big days out knowing that the hybrids were due off the 21 soon after. How long is the promotion running for? Will be glad to see it repainted properly.

Not one with a field-like livery like 6069 - each bus was meant to have a different theme: coastal, country, etc. 

Don't think anyone really envisaged 6069 being the spare bus for Coaster causing an issue - it's only recently customer and staff feedback has suggested that the front end looks a little too Angel-like, and the bus may be perceived as a 21 service rather than a 1 on the shared corridor Gateshead - Low Fell.

The Big Days Out campaign is an ongoing campaign, and has since kicked off other similar campaigns (Big Nights Out, etc), so 6069 is unlikely to be painted in fleet livery any time soon (if it was right round the corner, I doubt 6069 would have had a partial repaint).
Dan
20 Feb 2018, 5:31 pm #146

(20 Feb 2018, 5:24 pm)Dans_bus_photos Surely there was a more appropriate bus to brand for the big days out knowing that the hybrids were due off the 21 soon after. How long is the promotion running for? Will be glad to see it repainted properly.

Not one with a field-like livery like 6069 - each bus was meant to have a different theme: coastal, country, etc. 

Don't think anyone really envisaged 6069 being the spare bus for Coaster causing an issue - it's only recently customer and staff feedback has suggested that the front end looks a little too Angel-like, and the bus may be perceived as a 21 service rather than a 1 on the shared corridor Gateshead - Low Fell.

The Big Days Out campaign is an ongoing campaign, and has since kicked off other similar campaigns (Big Nights Out, etc), so 6069 is unlikely to be painted in fleet livery any time soon (if it was right round the corner, I doubt 6069 would have had a partial repaint).

20 Feb 2018, 6:04 pm #147
Has 6130 already been scrapped, or parts recovery still to take place?
Edited 20 Feb 2018, 6:05 pm by RBZ 5459.


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20 Feb 2018, 6:04 pm #147

Has 6130 already been scrapped, or parts recovery still to take place?



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20 Feb 2018, 6:07 pm #148
(20 Feb 2018, 6:04 pm)RBZ 5459 Has 6130 already been scrapped, or parts recovery still to take place?

More or less everything salvageable - so lots to be stripped out at Riverside before it is scrapped.

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Dan
20 Feb 2018, 6:07 pm #148

(20 Feb 2018, 6:04 pm)RBZ 5459 Has 6130 already been scrapped, or parts recovery still to take place?

More or less everything salvageable - so lots to be stripped out at Riverside before it is scrapped.

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20 Feb 2018, 6:13 pm #149
https://flic.kr/p/21LFCUf

9083 has now entered service on 309/310


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Edited 20 Feb 2018, 6:14 pm by TEN 6083.
TEN 6083
20 Feb 2018, 6:13 pm #149

https://flic.kr/p/21LFCUf

9083 has now entered service on 309/310


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20 Feb 2018, 6:18 pm #150
(20 Feb 2018, 6:07 pm)Dan More or less everything salvageable - so lots to be stripped out at Riverside before it is scrapped.

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Thought it can't of been yet. Was reports it had been scrapped, which seemed a pretty quick turnaround! Has it been moved Riverside yet?
Edited 20 Feb 2018, 6:19 pm by RBZ 5459.


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20 Feb 2018, 6:18 pm #150

(20 Feb 2018, 6:07 pm)Dan More or less everything salvageable - so lots to be stripped out at Riverside before it is scrapped.

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Thought it can't of been yet. Was reports it had been scrapped, which seemed a pretty quick turnaround! Has it been moved Riverside yet?



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20 Feb 2018, 6:58 pm #151
(20 Feb 2018, 6:07 pm)Dan More or less everything salvageable - so lots to be stripped out at Riverside before it is scrapped.

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Will all of the Toonlink Omnidekka's be scrapped?

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Michael
20 Feb 2018, 6:58 pm #151

(20 Feb 2018, 6:07 pm)Dan More or less everything salvageable - so lots to be stripped out at Riverside before it is scrapped.

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Will all of the Toonlink Omnidekka's be scrapped?


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ne14ne1



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20 Feb 2018, 6:59 pm #152
Do the Saltwell Park 53s & 54s just constantly say 'Newcastle' on their destination screens in both directions?
Is this the most useless destination screen yet?
ne14ne1
20 Feb 2018, 6:59 pm #152

Do the Saltwell Park 53s & 54s just constantly say 'Newcastle' on their destination screens in both directions?
Is this the most useless destination screen yet?

S813 FVK



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20 Feb 2018, 7:00 pm #153
(20 Feb 2018, 6:58 pm)Michael Will all of the Toonlink Omnidekka's be scrapped?

The rest aren't leaving the fleet yet. They will be repainted and sent out to other depots to replace the remaining Presidents and Olympians. 6130 was only withdrawn due to minor fire damage.

(20 Feb 2018, 6:59 pm)ne14ne1 Do the Saltwell Park 53s & 54s just constantly say 'Newcastle' on their destination screens in both directions?
Is this the most useless destination screen yet?

They have done for quite a while, even in the old format. No different to the 93/94 showing 'Gateshead' for the whole route really.
Edited 20 Feb 2018, 7:01 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
20 Feb 2018, 7:00 pm #153

(20 Feb 2018, 6:58 pm)Michael Will all of the Toonlink Omnidekka's be scrapped?

The rest aren't leaving the fleet yet. They will be repainted and sent out to other depots to replace the remaining Presidents and Olympians. 6130 was only withdrawn due to minor fire damage.

(20 Feb 2018, 6:59 pm)ne14ne1 Do the Saltwell Park 53s & 54s just constantly say 'Newcastle' on their destination screens in both directions?
Is this the most useless destination screen yet?

They have done for quite a while, even in the old format. No different to the 93/94 showing 'Gateshead' for the whole route really.

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20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm #154
(20 Feb 2018, 7:00 pm)S813 FVK

They have done for quite a while, even in the old format. No different to the 93/94 showing 'Gateshead' for the whole route really.


Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.
ne14ne1
20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm #154

(20 Feb 2018, 7:00 pm)S813 FVK

They have done for quite a while, even in the old format. No different to the 93/94 showing 'Gateshead' for the whole route really.


Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.

Boggle



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20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm #155
(20 Feb 2018, 5:31 pm)Dan Not one with a field-like livery like 6069 - each bus was meant to have a different theme: coastal, country, etc. 

Don't think anyone really envisaged 6069 being the spare bus for Coaster causing an issue - it's only recently customer and staff feedback has suggested that the front end looks a little too Angel-like, and the bus may be perceived as a 21 service rather than a 1 on the shared corridor Gateshead - Low Fell.

The Big Days Out campaign is an ongoing campaign, and has since kicked off other similar campaigns (Big Nights Out, etc), so 6069 is unlikely to be painted in fleet livery any time soon (if it was right round the corner, I doubt 6069 would have had a partial repaint).

Now to see if 6332 has its front end painted green to avoid confusion with Coaster vehicles operating along Low Fell... Big Grin
Boggle
20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm #155

(20 Feb 2018, 5:31 pm)Dan Not one with a field-like livery like 6069 - each bus was meant to have a different theme: coastal, country, etc. 

Don't think anyone really envisaged 6069 being the spare bus for Coaster causing an issue - it's only recently customer and staff feedback has suggested that the front end looks a little too Angel-like, and the bus may be perceived as a 21 service rather than a 1 on the shared corridor Gateshead - Low Fell.

The Big Days Out campaign is an ongoing campaign, and has since kicked off other similar campaigns (Big Nights Out, etc), so 6069 is unlikely to be painted in fleet livery any time soon (if it was right round the corner, I doubt 6069 would have had a partial repaint).

Now to see if 6332 has its front end painted green to avoid confusion with Coaster vehicles operating along Low Fell... Big Grin

21 Feb 2018, 12:02 am #156
When is the switchover for the Toon Link Omnidekkas to B9TLs, just that I need to photo 4 of them still (was 5 until 6130 combusted).

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Rapidsnap
21 Feb 2018, 12:02 am #156

When is the switchover for the Toon Link Omnidekkas to B9TLs, just that I need to photo 4 of them still (was 5 until 6130 combusted).


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21 Feb 2018, 7:31 am #157
(20 Feb 2018, 6:18 pm)RBZ 5459 Thought it can't of been yet. Was reports it had been scrapped, which seemed a pretty quick turnaround! Has it been moved Riverside yet?

Would imagine it was towed to Riverside more or less straight away to allow for a full inspection then subsequent parts removal - better facilities at Riverside than at Stanley.

Only just been re-trimmed recently so all the seats will have to come back out and fitted to another bus for starters!

(20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm)ne14ne1 Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.

Yes - always has been the case with these circular services, though you could argue that the scrolling via points at least referenced Saltwell Park previously.

Operators are supposed to show the terminal point as whatever is registered with VOSA for that service. The Quaylink Q1/Q2 bend that rule slightly - for example the Q1 shows 'Wrekenton' until it gets to Heworth then this is changed to 'Newcastle' from there. It would be even more impractical to show 'Newcastle' all the way round when you've got Q1s going two different ways in Gateshead Interchange, however.

So with Newcastle and Gateshead being the registered terminal points for the Saltwell Park or Loop services, what is shown ticks the box for being correct on paper, but is probably not the best thing to show for passengers.

(21 Feb 2018, 12:02 am)Rapidsnap When is the switchover for the Toon Link Omnidekkas to B9TLs, just that I need to photo 4 of them still (was 5 until 6130 combusted).

They'll gradually be drip-fed into service from now until the end of March - the displaced OmniDekkas will not allow for any withdrawals until after next weekend at the earliest, as Go North East have been awarded with the contract to operate the Metro Replacement bus service next weekend.
Dan
21 Feb 2018, 7:31 am #157

(20 Feb 2018, 6:18 pm)RBZ 5459 Thought it can't of been yet. Was reports it had been scrapped, which seemed a pretty quick turnaround! Has it been moved Riverside yet?

Would imagine it was towed to Riverside more or less straight away to allow for a full inspection then subsequent parts removal - better facilities at Riverside than at Stanley.

Only just been re-trimmed recently so all the seats will have to come back out and fitted to another bus for starters!

(20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm)ne14ne1 Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.

Yes - always has been the case with these circular services, though you could argue that the scrolling via points at least referenced Saltwell Park previously.

Operators are supposed to show the terminal point as whatever is registered with VOSA for that service. The Quaylink Q1/Q2 bend that rule slightly - for example the Q1 shows 'Wrekenton' until it gets to Heworth then this is changed to 'Newcastle' from there. It would be even more impractical to show 'Newcastle' all the way round when you've got Q1s going two different ways in Gateshead Interchange, however.

So with Newcastle and Gateshead being the registered terminal points for the Saltwell Park or Loop services, what is shown ticks the box for being correct on paper, but is probably not the best thing to show for passengers.

(21 Feb 2018, 12:02 am)Rapidsnap When is the switchover for the Toon Link Omnidekkas to B9TLs, just that I need to photo 4 of them still (was 5 until 6130 combusted).

They'll gradually be drip-fed into service from now until the end of March - the displaced OmniDekkas will not allow for any withdrawals until after next weekend at the earliest, as Go North East have been awarded with the contract to operate the Metro Replacement bus service next weekend.

21 Feb 2018, 10:20 am #158
Is the demo at percy main out today? CAnt find it on the app
Jordan2104
21 Feb 2018, 10:20 am #158

Is the demo at percy main out today? CAnt find it on the app

V514DFT



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21 Feb 2018, 11:01 am #159
Has solo 674 been in an accident recently,looks like its front end has been repainted and has its indigo vinyl missing or waa the last time i saw it

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
21 Feb 2018, 11:01 am #159

Has solo 674 been in an accident recently,looks like its front end has been repainted and has its indigo vinyl missing or waa the last time i saw it


Kind Regards
Tez

21 Feb 2018, 1:24 pm #160
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(20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm)ne14ne1 Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.

I would think for 53/54 Saltwell Park on leaving Newcastle then a change at the Park for return would be more useful showing Newcastle all day is absolutely pointless

O
(20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm)ne14ne1 Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.

I would think for 53/54 Saltwell Park on leaving Newcastle then a change at the Park for return would be more useful showing Newcastle all day is absolutely pointless
Edited 21 Feb 2018, 1:24 pm by Coastliner700.
Coastliner700
21 Feb 2018, 1:24 pm #160

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(20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm)ne14ne1 Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.

I would think for 53/54 Saltwell Park on leaving Newcastle then a change at the Park for return would be more useful showing Newcastle all day is absolutely pointless

O
(20 Feb 2018, 8:19 pm)ne14ne1 Ah so thats two useless destinations rights there.

Someone fancying a trip to Saltwell Pk from Newcastle might think oh well its not that one, thats just arrived back in Newcastle.
Seems stupid that theres 53s & 54s heading out of the City of Newcastle with their destination as 'Newcastle'. 

As with the 93 & 94 if they are to change to the new format and simply show 'Gateshead'. 
It would be like all the Stagecoach Newcastle routes that run purely within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne having their destinations as 'Newcastle'.

I would think for 53/54 Saltwell Park on leaving Newcastle then a change at the Park for return would be more useful showing Newcastle all day is absolutely pointless

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