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1,833
16 Jan 2020, 7:36 pm #261
(16 Jan 2020, 7:31 pm)streetdeckfan I thought the reason for the 50 going corporate was because it was just an awful brand!
If you read the news for washingtons omnicities, it states because of branding review and 3/4 life repaint.
Dont forget similar things happened to L94, MPD, B7s

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JP6004
16 Jan 2020, 7:36 pm #261

(16 Jan 2020, 7:31 pm)streetdeckfan I thought the reason for the 50 going corporate was because it was just an awful brand!
If you read the news for washingtons omnicities, it states because of branding review and 3/4 life repaint.
Dont forget similar things happened to L94, MPD, B7s

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16 Jan 2020, 7:48 pm #262
(16 Jan 2020, 7:36 pm)JP6004 If you read the news for washingtons omnicities, it states because of branding review and 3/4 life repaint.
Dont forget similar things happened to L94, MPD, B7s

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As usual my attempts at humour didn't pan out!

I think 'branding review' is a polite way of saying 'getting rid of all the cringy brands' and the 3/4 life repaint was an excuse to do it!
streetdeckfan
16 Jan 2020, 7:48 pm #262

(16 Jan 2020, 7:36 pm)JP6004 If you read the news for washingtons omnicities, it states because of branding review and 3/4 life repaint.
Dont forget similar things happened to L94, MPD, B7s

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As usual my attempts at humour didn't pan out!

I think 'branding review' is a polite way of saying 'getting rid of all the cringy brands' and the 3/4 life repaint was an excuse to do it!

Michael



19,175
16 Jan 2020, 7:49 pm #263
(16 Jan 2020, 7:31 pm)streetdeckfan I thought the reason for the 50 going corporate was because it was just an awful brand!

I think the Toonlink and Blaydon Racers brand will be dropped too, due to the interworking with the 6 now.


The Loop brand is dropped from the 26th January - not sure if it'll reappear on the B9's, when the cascades happen, but hope it doesn't.


FAB 56 has been confirmed to be rebranded - Newcastle Sunderland Citylinks - thank god, the current brand is horrendous, its likely to be set up like the new Cobalt and Coast brand, but hoping its part red and part black.

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Michael
16 Jan 2020, 7:49 pm #263

(16 Jan 2020, 7:31 pm)streetdeckfan I thought the reason for the 50 going corporate was because it was just an awful brand!

I think the Toonlink and Blaydon Racers brand will be dropped too, due to the interworking with the 6 now.


The Loop brand is dropped from the 26th January - not sure if it'll reappear on the B9's, when the cascades happen, but hope it doesn't.


FAB 56 has been confirmed to be rebranded - Newcastle Sunderland Citylinks - thank god, the current brand is horrendous, its likely to be set up like the new Cobalt and Coast brand, but hoping its part red and part black.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

JP6004



1,833
16 Jan 2020, 7:57 pm #264
(16 Jan 2020, 7:49 pm)Michael I think the Toonlink and Blaydon Racers brand will be dropped too, due to the interworking with the 6 now.


The Loop brand is dropped from the 26th January - not sure if it'll reappear on the B9's, when the cascades happen, but hope it doesn't.


FAB 56 has been confirmed to be rebranded - Newcastle Sunderland Citylinks - thank god, the current brand is horrendous, its likely to be set up like the new Cobalt and Coast brand, but hoping its part red and part black.
Well I dont know if the clues have been dropped on new NSA...orange and yellow. X1 has red and orange, 4 has light/dark shade of blue.

Yes they will no doubt be dropped, I'm not surprised if citaros on citylink 57/ crusader/ the 9 go into corp before to long when new vehicles/ newer vehicles being allocated.

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JP6004
16 Jan 2020, 7:57 pm #264

(16 Jan 2020, 7:49 pm)Michael I think the Toonlink and Blaydon Racers brand will be dropped too, due to the interworking with the 6 now.


The Loop brand is dropped from the 26th January - not sure if it'll reappear on the B9's, when the cascades happen, but hope it doesn't.


FAB 56 has been confirmed to be rebranded - Newcastle Sunderland Citylinks - thank god, the current brand is horrendous, its likely to be set up like the new Cobalt and Coast brand, but hoping its part red and part black.
Well I dont know if the clues have been dropped on new NSA...orange and yellow. X1 has red and orange, 4 has light/dark shade of blue.

Yes they will no doubt be dropped, I'm not surprised if citaros on citylink 57/ crusader/ the 9 go into corp before to long when new vehicles/ newer vehicles being allocated.

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19,175
16 Jan 2020, 7:59 pm #265
(16 Jan 2020, 7:57 pm)JP6004 Well I dont know if the clues have been dropped on new NSA...orange and yellow. X1 has red and orange, 4 has light/dark shade of blue.

Yes they will no doubt be dropped, I'm not surprised if citaros on citylink 57/ crusader/ the 9 go into corp before to long when new vehicles/ newer vehicles being allocated.

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I actually forgot about that post... long days at work :p

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Michael
16 Jan 2020, 7:59 pm #265

(16 Jan 2020, 7:57 pm)JP6004 Well I dont know if the clues have been dropped on new NSA...orange and yellow. X1 has red and orange, 4 has light/dark shade of blue.

Yes they will no doubt be dropped, I'm not surprised if citaros on citylink 57/ crusader/ the 9 go into corp before to long when new vehicles/ newer vehicles being allocated.

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I actually forgot about that post... long days at work :p


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

16 Jan 2020, 8:05 pm #266
(16 Jan 2020, 7:57 pm)JP6004 Well I dont know if the clues have been dropped on new NSA...orange and yellow. X1 has red and orange, 4 has light/dark shade of blue.

Yes they will no doubt be dropped, I'm not surprised if citaros on citylink 57/ crusader/ the 9 go into corp before to long when new vehicles/ newer vehicles being allocated.

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When are we expecting the Citaros to be replaced? They've not long been refurbished.

Although I suppose they'll have to be replaced soon with them not being Euro 6!

The NSAs could easily be a placeholder though with the background just being a static image and (presumably) easily changed
streetdeckfan
16 Jan 2020, 8:05 pm #266

(16 Jan 2020, 7:57 pm)JP6004 Well I dont know if the clues have been dropped on new NSA...orange and yellow. X1 has red and orange, 4 has light/dark shade of blue.

Yes they will no doubt be dropped, I'm not surprised if citaros on citylink 57/ crusader/ the 9 go into corp before to long when new vehicles/ newer vehicles being allocated.

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When are we expecting the Citaros to be replaced? They've not long been refurbished.

Although I suppose they'll have to be replaced soon with them not being Euro 6!

The NSAs could easily be a placeholder though with the background just being a static image and (presumably) easily changed

JP6004



1,833
16 Jan 2020, 8:17 pm #267
(16 Jan 2020, 8:05 pm)streetdeckfan When are we expecting the Citaros to be replaced? They've not long been refurbished.

Although I suppose they'll have to be replaced soon with them not being Euro 6!

The NSAs could easily be a placeholder though with the background just being a static image and (presumably) easily changed
Think they were done 2016/2017? No doubt they will gradually be withdrawn over next few years. Last of L94s done in few month and omnis already being withdrawn. Citaros will no doubt be after. I imagine ex bluestar and southern vectis be first to go, possibly becoming new training vehicles

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JP6004
16 Jan 2020, 8:17 pm #267

(16 Jan 2020, 8:05 pm)streetdeckfan When are we expecting the Citaros to be replaced? They've not long been refurbished.

Although I suppose they'll have to be replaced soon with them not being Euro 6!

The NSAs could easily be a placeholder though with the background just being a static image and (presumably) easily changed
Think they were done 2016/2017? No doubt they will gradually be withdrawn over next few years. Last of L94s done in few month and omnis already being withdrawn. Citaros will no doubt be after. I imagine ex bluestar and southern vectis be first to go, possibly becoming new training vehicles

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cbma06



2,669
16 Jan 2020, 8:20 pm #268
Are the omincities going to take the back seat roll what the scanias used to do?, I can’t see the citarios going to go for at least quite a few years yet.


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cbma06
16 Jan 2020, 8:20 pm #268

Are the omincities going to take the back seat roll what the scanias used to do?, I can’t see the citarios going to go for at least quite a few years yet.


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16 Jan 2020, 8:34 pm #269
(16 Jan 2020, 8:17 pm)JP6004 Think they were done 2016/2017? No doubt they will gradually be withdrawn over next few years. Last of L94s done in few month and omnis already being withdrawn. Citaros will no doubt be after. I imagine ex bluestar and southern vectis be first to go, possibly becoming new training vehicles

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I think it was mid-late 2017 they were done, so not that long ago really
My guess is the Citaros will live on in the fleet for quite a bit longer, assuming they don't catch fire

The Bluestars are my favourite of them, purely because of the layout. I like having a seat to myself!
streetdeckfan
16 Jan 2020, 8:34 pm #269

(16 Jan 2020, 8:17 pm)JP6004 Think they were done 2016/2017? No doubt they will gradually be withdrawn over next few years. Last of L94s done in few month and omnis already being withdrawn. Citaros will no doubt be after. I imagine ex bluestar and southern vectis be first to go, possibly becoming new training vehicles

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I think it was mid-late 2017 they were done, so not that long ago really
My guess is the Citaros will live on in the fleet for quite a bit longer, assuming they don't catch fire

The Bluestars are my favourite of them, purely because of the layout. I like having a seat to myself!

JP6004



1,833
16 Jan 2020, 8:44 pm #270
(16 Jan 2020, 8:34 pm)streetdeckfan I think it was mid-late 2017 they were done, so not that long ago really
My guess is the Citaros will live on in the fleet for quite a bit longer, assuming they don't catch fire

The Bluestars are my favourite of them, purely because of the layout. I like having a seat to myself!
Feb 2017. Yes they probs be here till least 2022/23. So not long really

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JP6004
16 Jan 2020, 8:44 pm #270

(16 Jan 2020, 8:34 pm)streetdeckfan I think it was mid-late 2017 they were done, so not that long ago really
My guess is the Citaros will live on in the fleet for quite a bit longer, assuming they don't catch fire

The Bluestars are my favourite of them, purely because of the layout. I like having a seat to myself!
Feb 2017. Yes they probs be here till least 2022/23. So not long really

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16 Jan 2020, 8:59 pm #271
(16 Jan 2020, 8:34 pm)streetdeckfan I think it was mid-late 2017 they were done, so not that long ago really
My guess is the Citaros will live on in the fleet for quite a bit longer, assuming they don't catch fire

The Bluestars are my favourite of them, purely because of the layout. I like having a seat to myself!

Never been on a Bluestar Citaro, what is the layout? Yes, a seat to yourself is good!

Where are the X84/X85 Citaros going to go when they go X-lines? There hasn't been a Citaro on the 74 for a while now.
OrangeArrow49
16 Jan 2020, 8:59 pm #271

(16 Jan 2020, 8:34 pm)streetdeckfan I think it was mid-late 2017 they were done, so not that long ago really
My guess is the Citaros will live on in the fleet for quite a bit longer, assuming they don't catch fire

The Bluestars are my favourite of them, purely because of the layout. I like having a seat to myself!

Never been on a Bluestar Citaro, what is the layout? Yes, a seat to yourself is good!

Where are the X84/X85 Citaros going to go when they go X-lines? There hasn't been a Citaro on the 74 for a while now.

16 Jan 2020, 9:01 pm #272
(16 Jan 2020, 8:59 pm)OrangeArrow49 Never been on a Bluestar Citaro, what is the layout? Yes, a seat to yourself is good!

Where are the X84/X85 Citaros going to go when they go X-lines? There hasn't been a Citaro on the 74 for a while now.
It's a 2-1 layout. So two seats on one side, and one on the other. Arriva did that with some of their Streetlites as well
streetdeckfan
16 Jan 2020, 9:01 pm #272

(16 Jan 2020, 8:59 pm)OrangeArrow49 Never been on a Bluestar Citaro, what is the layout? Yes, a seat to yourself is good!

Where are the X84/X85 Citaros going to go when they go X-lines? There hasn't been a Citaro on the 74 for a while now.
It's a 2-1 layout. So two seats on one side, and one on the other. Arriva did that with some of their Streetlites as well

16 Jan 2020, 9:04 pm #273
(16 Jan 2020, 9:01 pm)streetdeckfan It's a 2-1 layout. So two seats on one side, and one on the other. Arriva did that with some of their Streetlites as well

Nice! What services do the Bluestar Citaros operate?
OrangeArrow49
16 Jan 2020, 9:04 pm #273

(16 Jan 2020, 9:01 pm)streetdeckfan It's a 2-1 layout. So two seats on one side, and one on the other. Arriva did that with some of their Streetlites as well

Nice! What services do the Bluestar Citaros operate?

16 Jan 2020, 9:08 pm #274
(16 Jan 2020, 9:04 pm)OrangeArrow49 Nice! What services do the Bluestar Citaros operate?

They used to do the X30 but I haven't kept up with them
streetdeckfan
16 Jan 2020, 9:08 pm #274

(16 Jan 2020, 9:04 pm)OrangeArrow49 Nice! What services do the Bluestar Citaros operate?

They used to do the X30 but I haven't kept up with them

V514DFT



2,251
16 Jan 2020, 9:09 pm #275
Shame about the loop being dropped,always have liked the brand,and the livery,especially on the bus which is black

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
16 Jan 2020, 9:09 pm #275

Shame about the loop being dropped,always have liked the brand,and the livery,especially on the bus which is black


Kind Regards
Tez

16 Jan 2020, 9:10 pm #276
(16 Jan 2020, 9:09 pm)V514DFT Shame about the loop being dropped,always have liked the brand,and the livery,especially on the bus which is black

I personally hate black buses (black vehicles in general tbh), but I've always liked The Loop brand
streetdeckfan
16 Jan 2020, 9:10 pm #276

(16 Jan 2020, 9:09 pm)V514DFT Shame about the loop being dropped,always have liked the brand,and the livery,especially on the bus which is black

I personally hate black buses (black vehicles in general tbh), but I've always liked The Loop brand

JP6004



1,833
16 Jan 2020, 9:11 pm #277
(16 Jan 2020, 9:04 pm)OrangeArrow49 Nice! What services do the Bluestar Citaros operate?
They all at deptford apart from 5486. Not sure what they allocated to

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JP6004
16 Jan 2020, 9:11 pm #277

(16 Jan 2020, 9:04 pm)OrangeArrow49 Nice! What services do the Bluestar Citaros operate?
They all at deptford apart from 5486. Not sure what they allocated to

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16 Jan 2020, 9:13 pm #278
(16 Jan 2020, 9:09 pm)V514DFT Shame about the loop being dropped,always have liked the brand,and the livery,especially on the bus which is black

Was not aware The Loop brand is being dropped. The Loop has existed for a long time.
OrangeArrow49
16 Jan 2020, 9:13 pm #278

(16 Jan 2020, 9:09 pm)V514DFT Shame about the loop being dropped,always have liked the brand,and the livery,especially on the bus which is black

Was not aware The Loop brand is being dropped. The Loop has existed for a long time.

16 Jan 2020, 9:23 pm #279
(16 Jan 2020, 9:13 pm)OrangeArrow49 Was not aware The Loop brand is being dropped. The Loop has existed for a long time.

I don't think anything has been confirmed regarding The Loop branding yet
streetdeckfan
16 Jan 2020, 9:23 pm #279

(16 Jan 2020, 9:13 pm)OrangeArrow49 Was not aware The Loop brand is being dropped. The Loop has existed for a long time.

I don't think anything has been confirmed regarding The Loop branding yet

Ds1197



506
16 Jan 2020, 9:44 pm #280
5481-5485 are at Deptfords
Can appear on the 9/35/55 and X-lines services

5486 and 5487 are at Washington
Are the spares for the 4/5/50
Ds1197
16 Jan 2020, 9:44 pm #280

5481-5485 are at Deptfords
Can appear on the 9/35/55 and X-lines services

5486 and 5487 are at Washington
Are the spares for the 4/5/50

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