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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2016

 
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Jamie M

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28 Sep 2016, 1:51 pm #561
(28 Sep 2016, 1:20 pm)Dan 628 will remain at Deptford. The loss of the daytime 701 contract allowed this vehicle to replace 562 in the fleet at Deptford, which is retained as float/reserve.

Worth noting that 628 is the first vehicle in the fleet to be repainted into Go North East's new corporate livery - not plain red as per previous repaints.
Any photos? I hardly go near depotford's operations. Cannot picture the description in my head.
Jamie M
28 Sep 2016, 1:51 pm #561

(28 Sep 2016, 1:20 pm)Dan 628 will remain at Deptford. The loss of the daytime 701 contract allowed this vehicle to replace 562 in the fleet at Deptford, which is retained as float/reserve.

Worth noting that 628 is the first vehicle in the fleet to be repainted into Go North East's new corporate livery - not plain red as per previous repaints.
Any photos? I hardly go near depotford's operations. Cannot picture the description in my head.

28 Sep 2016, 2:19 pm #562
What board is 9099 on?
NK53 TKT
28 Sep 2016, 2:19 pm #562

What board is 9099 on?

28 Sep 2016, 3:02 pm #563
9099 at Eldon Square now


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TEN 6083
28 Sep 2016, 3:02 pm #563

9099 at Eldon Square now


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28 Sep 2016, 3:43 pm #564
(28 Sep 2016, 3:02 pm)TEN 6083 9099 at Eldon Square now


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Thanks, I will not make it then..
NK53 TKT
28 Sep 2016, 3:43 pm #564

(28 Sep 2016, 3:02 pm)TEN 6083 9099 at Eldon Square now


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Thanks, I will not make it then..

S813 FVK



6,030
28 Sep 2016, 4:55 pm #565
(28 Sep 2016, 1:20 pm)Dan Worth noting that 628 is the first vehicle in the fleet to be repainted into Go North East's new corporate livery - not plain red as per previous repaints.

Will the blue be painted on or will it be a vinyl (to make repainting the vehicles easier)? If it was a vinyl, it would also allow them to roll it out to the rest of the fleet quicker, especially the vehicles which have been repainted recently. Obviously if it will cost too much to do this then fair enough but it was just a thought I decided to put forward on the forum.

On another note, 3943 is still managing to avoid gaining the new Red Arrows livery. Possible change of plan?
Edited 28 Sep 2016, 4:57 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
28 Sep 2016, 4:55 pm #565

(28 Sep 2016, 1:20 pm)Dan Worth noting that 628 is the first vehicle in the fleet to be repainted into Go North East's new corporate livery - not plain red as per previous repaints.

Will the blue be painted on or will it be a vinyl (to make repainting the vehicles easier)? If it was a vinyl, it would also allow them to roll it out to the rest of the fleet quicker, especially the vehicles which have been repainted recently. Obviously if it will cost too much to do this then fair enough but it was just a thought I decided to put forward on the forum.

On another note, 3943 is still managing to avoid gaining the new Red Arrows livery. Possible change of plan?

Dan

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18,128
28 Sep 2016, 5:04 pm #566
(28 Sep 2016, 4:55 pm)S813 FVK Will the blue be painted on or will it be a vinyl (to make repainting the vehicles easier)? If it was a vinyl, it would also allow them to roll it out to the rest of the fleet quicker, especially the vehicles which have been repainted recently. Obviously if it will cost too much to do this then fair enough but it was just a thought I decided to put forward on the forum.

On another note, 3943 is still managing to avoid gaining the new Red Arrows livery. Possible change of plan?

The blue will be painted.

All vehicles which currently carry Go North East's red corporate livery will need to go to Saltmeadows Road for repaint again - only the rear section of the bus will be painted again unless there is panel damage to the red ones (and in which case these panels will be repainted too). It should take no more than a day to prepare and paint each vehicle which has already been repainted recently.

As for 3943 - the priority this week is branding the former Thames Travel Solos. It should receive "Red Arrows" branding at some point next week, if not sooner, dependent on other jobs.
Dan
28 Sep 2016, 5:04 pm #566

(28 Sep 2016, 4:55 pm)S813 FVK Will the blue be painted on or will it be a vinyl (to make repainting the vehicles easier)? If it was a vinyl, it would also allow them to roll it out to the rest of the fleet quicker, especially the vehicles which have been repainted recently. Obviously if it will cost too much to do this then fair enough but it was just a thought I decided to put forward on the forum.

On another note, 3943 is still managing to avoid gaining the new Red Arrows livery. Possible change of plan?

The blue will be painted.

All vehicles which currently carry Go North East's red corporate livery will need to go to Saltmeadows Road for repaint again - only the rear section of the bus will be painted again unless there is panel damage to the red ones (and in which case these panels will be repainted too). It should take no more than a day to prepare and paint each vehicle which has already been repainted recently.

As for 3943 - the priority this week is branding the former Thames Travel Solos. It should receive "Red Arrows" branding at some point next week, if not sooner, dependent on other jobs.

idiot



1,123
28 Sep 2016, 5:11 pm #567
Was 628 not owned by Sunderland Council or nexus or was it just the diesel hybrid one?

Also before the extra 701 contract started was 628 dedicated spare?
idiot
28 Sep 2016, 5:11 pm #567

Was 628 not owned by Sunderland Council or nexus or was it just the diesel hybrid one?

Also before the extra 701 contract started was 628 dedicated spare?

Dan

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28 Sep 2016, 5:15 pm #568
(28 Sep 2016, 5:11 pm)idiot Was 628 not owned by Sunderland Council or nexus or was it just the diesel hybrid one?

Also before the extra 701 contract started was 628 dedicated spare?

628 is the diesel Solo SR and owned by Go North East.

Yes, it was the dedicated spare prior to the 701 contract starting, and will become the dedicated spare again. As it will carry Go North East's corporate livery, it means that it can also be used on other minibus services at Deptford.
Dan
28 Sep 2016, 5:15 pm #568

(28 Sep 2016, 5:11 pm)idiot Was 628 not owned by Sunderland Council or nexus or was it just the diesel hybrid one?

Also before the extra 701 contract started was 628 dedicated spare?

628 is the diesel Solo SR and owned by Go North East.

Yes, it was the dedicated spare prior to the 701 contract starting, and will become the dedicated spare again. As it will carry Go North East's corporate livery, it means that it can also be used on other minibus services at Deptford.

Michael



19,177
28 Sep 2016, 5:29 pm #569
So the new GNE livery is Blue?

Seems a drastic change from red haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
28 Sep 2016, 5:29 pm #569

So the new GNE livery is Blue?

Seems a drastic change from red haha


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
28 Sep 2016, 5:30 pm #570
(28 Sep 2016, 5:29 pm)Michael So the new GNE livery is Blue?

Seems a drastic change from red haha

The front will be red as normal and the rear will be blue. A better description can be found on 628s latest news item.
Edited 28 Sep 2016, 5:30 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
28 Sep 2016, 5:30 pm #570

(28 Sep 2016, 5:29 pm)Michael So the new GNE livery is Blue?

Seems a drastic change from red haha

The front will be red as normal and the rear will be blue. A better description can be found on 628s latest news item.

Michael



19,177
28 Sep 2016, 5:32 pm #571
(28 Sep 2016, 5:30 pm)S813 FVK The front will be red as normal and the rear will be blue. A better description can be found on 628s latest news item.

Oh cool, thanks, i'll take a look.

Looking forward to seeing the new "Go North East" logo, when will be able to see it on 628?

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6141 and 6142 will be allocated to Washington when they enter service, this info can be seen on Dan's photo of 6142, these 2 will replace the Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President vehicles. This will provide a higher seating capacity on Washington's scholars services, as well as a younger and more reliable vehicle on peak-time journeys on "Red Arrows" service X1, which run off scholars services.


Photo here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/


I wonder if the B7's will replace the 2 non DFDS deckers?

Not sure where  6144 (YN05 GZL) will be allocated though, only 5 more to arrive from Brighton.
Edited 28 Sep 2016, 6:17 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
28 Sep 2016, 5:32 pm #571

(28 Sep 2016, 5:30 pm)S813 FVK The front will be red as normal and the rear will be blue. A better description can be found on 628s latest news item.

Oh cool, thanks, i'll take a look.

Looking forward to seeing the new "Go North East" logo, when will be able to see it on 628?

---------

6141 and 6142 will be allocated to Washington when they enter service, this info can be seen on Dan's photo of 6142, these 2 will replace the Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President vehicles. This will provide a higher seating capacity on Washington's scholars services, as well as a younger and more reliable vehicle on peak-time journeys on "Red Arrows" service X1, which run off scholars services.


Photo here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/


I wonder if the B7's will replace the 2 non DFDS deckers?

Not sure where  6144 (YN05 GZL) will be allocated though, only 5 more to arrive from Brighton.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Jamie M

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28 Sep 2016, 6:51 pm #572
Whilst waiting for my X70, an eastbourne coast liner bus from way back when me in burnopfielz of all places. Made a proper growling noise like.
Jamie M
28 Sep 2016, 6:51 pm #572

Whilst waiting for my X70, an eastbourne coast liner bus from way back when me in burnopfielz of all places. Made a proper growling noise like.

28 Sep 2016, 7:23 pm #573
Seems like GNE are making the new corporate livery a bit like the old livery on all buses, but lacks yellow paint? Or is it just me thinking that?

Looks better than plain red anyway...
Edited 28 Sep 2016, 7:24 pm by EL1TE.
EL1TE
28 Sep 2016, 7:23 pm #573

Seems like GNE are making the new corporate livery a bit like the old livery on all buses, but lacks yellow paint? Or is it just me thinking that?

Looks better than plain red anyway...

Jamie M

Unregistered

 
28 Sep 2016, 7:40 pm #574
(28 Sep 2016, 7:23 pm)EL1TE Seems like GNE are making the new corporate livery a bit like the old livery on all buses, but lacks yellow paint? Or is it just me thinking that?

Looks better than plain red anyway...
Have you actually seen it yet..?
Either way, I'm more for plain colours than what I view as obnoxious branding. The plain black omnicities and midnight blue citaros etc, really liked them for the few weeks then.
Jamie M
28 Sep 2016, 7:40 pm #574

(28 Sep 2016, 7:23 pm)EL1TE Seems like GNE are making the new corporate livery a bit like the old livery on all buses, but lacks yellow paint? Or is it just me thinking that?

Looks better than plain red anyway...
Have you actually seen it yet..?
Either way, I'm more for plain colours than what I view as obnoxious branding. The plain black omnicities and midnight blue citaros etc, really liked them for the few weeks then.

28 Sep 2016, 7:44 pm #575
(28 Sep 2016, 7:40 pm)Jamie M Have you actually seen it yet..?
Either way, I'm more for plain colours than what I view as obnoxious branding. The plain black omnicities and midnight blue citaros etc, really liked them for the few weeks then.

No, but it's blue?
EL1TE
28 Sep 2016, 7:44 pm #575

(28 Sep 2016, 7:40 pm)Jamie M Have you actually seen it yet..?
Either way, I'm more for plain colours than what I view as obnoxious branding. The plain black omnicities and midnight blue citaros etc, really liked them for the few weeks then.

No, but it's blue?

Michael



19,177
28 Sep 2016, 7:45 pm #576
(28 Sep 2016, 7:44 pm)EL1TE No, but it's blue?

Its red then the rear is going to be blue.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
28 Sep 2016, 7:45 pm #576

(28 Sep 2016, 7:44 pm)EL1TE No, but it's blue?

Its red then the rear is going to be blue.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

28 Sep 2016, 7:46 pm #577
(28 Sep 2016, 7:45 pm)Michael Its red then the rear is going to be blue.

Oh, my bad!
EL1TE
28 Sep 2016, 7:46 pm #577

(28 Sep 2016, 7:45 pm)Michael Its red then the rear is going to be blue.

Oh, my bad!

Michael



19,177
28 Sep 2016, 7:52 pm #578
(28 Sep 2016, 7:46 pm)EL1TE Oh, my bad!

I was confused too when i first read it haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
28 Sep 2016, 7:52 pm #578

(28 Sep 2016, 7:46 pm)EL1TE Oh, my bad!

I was confused too when i first read it haha


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Ryan99



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28 Sep 2016, 8:02 pm #579
Does anyone have a photo of 628 ?
Ryan99
28 Sep 2016, 8:02 pm #579

Does anyone have a photo of 628 ?

Dan

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18,128
28 Sep 2016, 8:13 pm #580
(28 Sep 2016, 8:02 pm)Ryan99 Does anyone have a photo of 628 ?

Still tucked away in the paintshop - so no is the answer to that one!
Dan
28 Sep 2016, 8:13 pm #580

(28 Sep 2016, 8:02 pm)Ryan99 Does anyone have a photo of 628 ?

Still tucked away in the paintshop - so no is the answer to that one!

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