(20 Aug 2019, 10:28 pm)MrBoyt
I remember Martin going to see some folks about moquette designs a few months ago, so the new seats should be much more hard-wearing than standard fabric.
It doesn't matter how hard wearing the moquette is, it's still going to absorb things, and just the thought of that makes me feel uneasy!
The only upside is that on a cold morning, they don't feel so cold. But I actually really like a cold seat!
(20 Aug 2019, 10:28 pm)MrBoyt
I remember Martin going to see some folks about moquette designs a few months ago, so the new seats should be much more hard-wearing than standard fabric.
It doesn't matter how hard wearing the moquette is, it's still going to absorb things, and just the thought of that makes me feel uneasy!
The only upside is that on a cold morning, they don't feel so cold. But I actually really like a cold seat!
(21 Aug 2019, 11:15 am)Coppercap40 Any info on when the demonstrator will be in service?
I don't think there's been any mention of it at all since Dan said it would be out last week.
Wonder if they forgot to bring the charger up north ?
(21 Aug 2019, 11:15 am)Coppercap40 Any info on when the demonstrator will be in service?
I don't think there's been any mention of it at all since Dan said it would be out last week.
Wonder if they forgot to bring the charger up north ?
Looks like there's something wrong with 5253, it's pulled over outside Dunston Aldi with the driver and passengers outside
(21 Aug 2019, 1:28 am)streetdeckfan
It doesn't matter how hard wearing the moquette is, it's still going to absorb things, and just the thought of that makes me feel uneasy!
The only upside is that on a cold morning, they don't feel so cold. But I actually really like a cold seat!
Is it any worse than where someone's sweaty backside has been, as you get on the leather and plastic seating?
(21 Aug 2019, 1:28 am)streetdeckfan
It doesn't matter how hard wearing the moquette is, it's still going to absorb things, and just the thought of that makes me feel uneasy!
The only upside is that on a cold morning, they don't feel so cold. But I actually really like a cold seat!
Is it any worse than where someone's sweaty backside has been, as you get on the leather and plastic seating?
(21 Aug 2019, 8:11 pm)Adrian
Is it any worse than where someone's sweaty backside has been, as you get on the leather and plastic seating?
At least you can see it, and avoid it. Plus, it doesn't soak in
(21 Aug 2019, 8:11 pm)Adrian
Is it any worse than where someone's sweaty backside has been, as you get on the leather and plastic seating?
At least you can see it, and avoid it. Plus, it doesn't soak in
(19 Aug 2019, 6:41 pm)Jimmi6304 out in X-Lines livery on the X21 this afternoon
Go North East: 6304 / NK16BXD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
I really like the X-Lines design, I think the corporate livery should follow the same design, I done a mock up and I think it looks better than the present livery.
(19 Aug 2019, 6:41 pm)Jimmi6304 out in X-Lines livery on the X21 this afternoon
I really like the X-Lines design, I think the corporate livery should follow the same design, I done a mock up and I think it looks better than the present livery.
(21 Aug 2019, 10:02 pm)Malarkey
I really like the X-Lines design, I think the corporate livery should follow the same design, I done a mock up and I think it looks better than the present livery.
Nah, I like having them both separate, plus the new corporate has really grown on me, as has the Xlines Streetdeck, it really does look nice in person (not so much in photos)
(21 Aug 2019, 10:02 pm)Malarkey
I really like the X-Lines design, I think the corporate livery should follow the same design, I done a mock up and I think it looks better than the present livery.
Nah, I like having them both separate, plus the new corporate has really grown on me, as has the Xlines Streetdeck, it really does look nice in person (not so much in photos)
Why is it that both Arriva and Stagecoach have the full assault screen on pretty much all their fleet, but for the most part GNE only have the screen on the door?
Is it that GNE doesn't see the need for the full screen, or is it purely a cost saving measure?
I know the first time I got on Arriva bus I was very surprised that the driver was completely separated from the passengers except from a small gap for the ticket machine. It actually made me feel unsafe on the bus, wondering what sort of sketchy places it went to.
Conversely, when I flew down to Southampton, I caught one of the Unilink E400s and it didn't have an assault screen at all, which looked very unusual
I suppose it depends on local policy or operator.
I remember many years ago when Go North East were rolling out bandit screens, and those that were retrofitted to vehicles were a bit messy and were then later removed. Whereas later vehicles came with bandit screens as standard, I recall on some vehicles the driver had the option of lowering or raising the screen.
(21 Aug 2019, 6:34 pm)streetdeckfan
I don't think there's been any mention of it at all since Dan said it would be out last week.
Wonder if they forgot to bring the charger up north ?
(21 Aug 2019, 6:34 pm)streetdeckfan
I don't think there's been any mention of it at all since Dan said it would be out last week.
Wonder if they forgot to bring the charger up north ?
(21 Aug 2019, 9:51 pm)S830OFT Is the first journey on the 136 allocated a bus off the X-lines, or was that just today?
In the morning it's a Drifter, then an X-Lines Solo, and the third board which is just a 135 from Witherwack in is also an X-Lines Solo. In the evening/Sunday should only be 17 plate Black Cats Streetlites as they're Euro 6.
(21 Aug 2019, 9:51 pm)S830OFT Is the first journey on the 136 allocated a bus off the X-lines, or was that just today?
In the morning it's a Drifter, then an X-Lines Solo, and the third board which is just a 135 from Witherwack in is also an X-Lines Solo. In the evening/Sunday should only be 17 plate Black Cats Streetlites as they're Euro 6.
(21 Aug 2019, 10:02 pm)Malarkey
I really like the X-Lines design, I think the corporate livery should follow the same design, I done a mock up and I think it looks better than the present livery.
I think you're missing the point of Xlines if you want to make other liveries like that. Diluting the punch of the brand.
(21 Aug 2019, 10:02 pm)Malarkey
I really like the X-Lines design, I think the corporate livery should follow the same design, I done a mock up and I think it looks better than the present livery.
I think you're missing the point of Xlines if you want to make other liveries like that. Diluting the punch of the brand.
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Saw this come up on Facebook
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(23 Aug 2019, 1:49 am)TEN 6083 Saw this come up on Facebook
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Looks as though 6328 is just getting minor changes rather than being rebranded completely as it still has the vinyls on the sides.
(23 Aug 2019, 1:49 am)TEN 6083 Saw this come up on Facebook
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Looks as though 6328 is just getting minor changes rather than being rebranded completely as it still has the vinyls on the sides.
(23 Aug 2019, 2:04 am)streetdeckfan
Looks as though 6328 is just getting minor changes rather than being rebranded completely as it still has the vinyls on the sides.
(23 Aug 2019, 2:04 am)streetdeckfan
Looks as though 6328 is just getting minor changes rather than being rebranded completely as it still has the vinyls on the sides.
(23 Aug 2019, 3:04 am)TEN 6083 Said on the comments was having repairs after an RTC and 6333 is going to X-LinesYeah, that's what i thought.
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(23 Aug 2019, 3:04 am)TEN 6083 Said on the comments was having repairs after an RTC and 6333 is going to X-LinesYeah, that's what i thought.
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Go North East 6328 / NK67 GNV. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr
Excellent, you'll be able to see out the windows now when stuck on the lower deck's rear facing seats!
Go North East 6328 / NK67 GNV. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr
Quite bizarrely 719 has gained a rear advert for Durham Works, even though its primarily allocated to the 33
Quite bizarrely 719 has gained a rear advert for Durham Works, even though its primarily allocated to the 33
