(15 Dec 2017, 7:01 pm)Michael Has the brand changed much?
(15 Dec 2017, 7:01 pm)Michael Has the brand changed much?
(16 Dec 2017, 8:27 am)Dan Photo below.
Sits really well on the Gemini, in my opinion. Pity about the advert frames which will cover much of the branding at the top, but I'm led to believe that only half of them are planned to receive the frames (like Red Arrows).
Nice to see the green credentials being pushed too. The 'ELECTRIC HYBRID' above the brand name is subtle but works, and the design of the leaf with the electric bolt inside of it is a really clever idea. It seems to be a common theme around the Go-Ahead Group, with Brighton & Hove's latest batch of StreetDecks featuring the tagline above the upper-deck windows "low-emission bus" and Oxford Bus Company heavily promoting the Hybrids in their various brands.
Go North East: 6061 / NK62CJE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(16 Dec 2017, 8:27 am)Dan Photo below.
Sits really well on the Gemini, in my opinion. Pity about the advert frames which will cover much of the branding at the top, but I'm led to believe that only half of them are planned to receive the frames (like Red Arrows).
Nice to see the green credentials being pushed too. The 'ELECTRIC HYBRID' above the brand name is subtle but works, and the design of the leaf with the electric bolt inside of it is a really clever idea. It seems to be a common theme around the Go-Ahead Group, with Brighton & Hove's latest batch of StreetDecks featuring the tagline above the upper-deck windows "low-emission bus" and Oxford Bus Company heavily promoting the Hybrids in their various brands.
Go North East: 6061 / NK62CJE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(16 Dec 2017, 8:56 am)Tom Looks great - will they have NSAs?
(15 Dec 2017, 11:36 am)Dans_bus_photos Following the recent pattern of the Merc's going for refurb id have thought this week would have been the last ones being sent away. However 5309 is still in service today
(15 Dec 2017, 11:36 am)Dans_bus_photos Following the recent pattern of the Merc's going for refurb id have thought this week would have been the last ones being sent away. However 5309 is still in service today
(16 Dec 2017, 8:23 am)Dan Received the "35 million miles" tagline yesterday, for anyone keeping tabs on that.
It is planned to return to service at Washington on Monday.
Go North East: 5324 / NK58DWY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(16 Dec 2017, 8:27 am)Dan Photo below.
Sits really well on the Gemini, in my opinion. Pity about the advert frames which will cover much of the branding at the top, but I'm led to believe that only half of them are planned to receive the frames (like Red Arrows).
Nice to see the green credentials being pushed too. The 'ELECTRIC HYBRID' above the brand name is subtle but works, and the design of the leaf with the electric bolt inside of it is a really clever idea. It seems to be a common theme around the Go-Ahead Group, with Brighton & Hove's latest batch of StreetDecks featuring the tagline above the upper-deck windows "low-emission bus" and Oxford Bus Company heavily promoting the Hybrids in their various brands.
Go North East: 6061 / NK62CJE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(16 Dec 2017, 9:05 am)Dan 5306 sent for refurbishment on 12/12/2017 (following delivery of 5338), and 5308 sent for refurbishment yesterday (following delivery of 5324).
5309 will be the last example sent for refurbishment next week, when the next example returns.
(16 Dec 2017, 8:23 am)Dan Received the "35 million miles" tagline yesterday, for anyone keeping tabs on that.
It is planned to return to service at Washington on Monday.
Go North East: 5324 / NK58DWY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(16 Dec 2017, 8:27 am)Dan Photo below.
Sits really well on the Gemini, in my opinion. Pity about the advert frames which will cover much of the branding at the top, but I'm led to believe that only half of them are planned to receive the frames (like Red Arrows).
Nice to see the green credentials being pushed too. The 'ELECTRIC HYBRID' above the brand name is subtle but works, and the design of the leaf with the electric bolt inside of it is a really clever idea. It seems to be a common theme around the Go-Ahead Group, with Brighton & Hove's latest batch of StreetDecks featuring the tagline above the upper-deck windows "low-emission bus" and Oxford Bus Company heavily promoting the Hybrids in their various brands.
Go North East: 6061 / NK62CJE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(16 Dec 2017, 9:05 am)Dan 5306 sent for refurbishment on 12/12/2017 (following delivery of 5338), and 5308 sent for refurbishment yesterday (following delivery of 5324).
5309 will be the last example sent for refurbishment next week, when the next example returns.
(01 Dec 2017, 4:26 pm)S813 FVK I'm guessing its 642 from the news, but the Solo SR on the T1/T2 today did not have Venture branding.
Something I have also noticed is that 6127 and 6138 have both had their side destinations lowered to the bottom half of the window as per 6141 and 6142. Is this planned for all other Omnidekkas or just those 2 for whatever reason?
(01 Dec 2017, 4:26 pm)S813 FVK I'm guessing its 642 from the news, but the Solo SR on the T1/T2 today did not have Venture branding.
Something I have also noticed is that 6127 and 6138 have both had their side destinations lowered to the bottom half of the window as per 6141 and 6142. Is this planned for all other Omnidekkas or just those 2 for whatever reason?
(16 Dec 2017, 9:11 am)Michael The refurbishments have gone quite quick, i would imagine after next Friday (22nd), non will return until the new year?
(16 Dec 2017, 9:11 am)Michael The refurbishments have gone quite quick, i would imagine after next Friday (22nd), non will return until the new year?
(16 Dec 2017, 9:30 am)Dan Think you're the first to suggest that they've gone quickly!
The programme started at the very start of January, so it's taken a year to refurbish all 64 Mercedes Citaros.
5251 will also go on Fleet Livery on Monday, the same as 5252.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:30 am)Dan Think you're the first to suggest that they've gone quickly!
The programme started at the very start of January, so it's taken a year to refurbish all 64 Mercedes Citaros.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:32 am)Michael Really?, they started in January?, god doesn't feel like it, its true when they say, this year has flown over.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:32 am)Michael Really?, they started in January?, god doesn't feel like it, its true when they say, this year has flown over.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:35 am)Dan I tell a lie - start of February - following the entry into service of the first few Streetlites on the 49.
Either way quite a long time! Agree that the year has gone over quite quickly though.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:35 am)Dan I tell a lie - start of February - following the entry into service of the first few Streetlites on the 49.
Either way quite a long time! Agree that the year has gone over quite quickly though.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:37 am)XUP254F 6319 is on the 21, 0932 off Eldon Sq to Durham.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:37 am)XUP254F 6319 is on the 21, 0932 off Eldon Sq to Durham.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:48 am)Michael Hopefully some come to Deptford for the 35!
(16 Dec 2017, 9:48 am)Michael Hopefully some come to Deptford for the 35!
(16 Dec 2017, 8:23 am)Dan Received the "35 million miles" tagline yesterday, for anyone keeping tabs on that.
(16 Dec 2017, 8:23 am)Dan Received the "35 million miles" tagline yesterday, for anyone keeping tabs on that.
(16 Dec 2017, 9:53 am)Citaro5326 Use logic they are probably 11 & 19... theyve had them over 10 year to get them N theyve only had 1 ever on loan which was 5254 ....
(16 Dec 2017, 9:53 am)Citaro5326 Use logic they are probably 11 & 19... theyve had them over 10 year to get them N theyve only had 1 ever on loan which was 5254 ....