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MAN EcoCity Repaint/Referbs

MAN EcoCity Repaint/Referbs

 
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Jimmi



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13 Aug 2021, 11:05 am #1
The 14 gas buses based at Darlington depot are the process of being painted into the new 'Green Technology' livery including a seat re-trim. First to be done is ex demonstrator 4813 / WX61HSL: https://flic.kr/p/2mgRpDH

4812/14 are believed to be at St Helens for their refresh, may be a few others away as quite a few are missing from service currently
Jimmi
13 Aug 2021, 11:05 am #1

The 14 gas buses based at Darlington depot are the process of being painted into the new 'Green Technology' livery including a seat re-trim. First to be done is ex demonstrator 4813 / WX61HSL: https://flic.kr/p/2mgRpDH

4812/14 are believed to be at St Helens for their refresh, may be a few others away as quite a few are missing from service currently

BusLoverMum



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13 Aug 2021, 7:36 pm #2
(13 Aug 2021, 11:05 am)Jimmi The 14 gas buses based at Darlington depot are the process of being painted into the new 'Green Technology' livery including a seat re-trim. First to be done is ex demonstrator 4813 / WX61HSL: https://flic.kr/p/2mgRpDH

4812/14 are believed to be at St Helens for their refresh, may be a few others away as quite a few are missing from service currently
Not sure what the point of less than half a swoosh is. It looks awful. I never was a fan if that garish blue anyhow. I looks OK on streetlites but not on anything bulkier.
BusLoverMum
13 Aug 2021, 7:36 pm #2

(13 Aug 2021, 11:05 am)Jimmi The 14 gas buses based at Darlington depot are the process of being painted into the new 'Green Technology' livery including a seat re-trim. First to be done is ex demonstrator 4813 / WX61HSL: https://flic.kr/p/2mgRpDH

4812/14 are believed to be at St Helens for their refresh, may be a few others away as quite a few are missing from service currently
Not sure what the point of less than half a swoosh is. It looks awful. I never was a fan if that garish blue anyhow. I looks OK on streetlites but not on anything bulkier.

13 Aug 2021, 10:05 pm #3
(13 Aug 2021, 7:36 pm)BusLoverMum Not sure what the point of less than half a swoosh is. It looks awful. I never was a fan if that garish blue anyhow. I looks OK on streetlites but not on anything bulkier.
I actually like the colour, but I do think it looks pathetic like

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streetdeckfan
13 Aug 2021, 10:05 pm #3

(13 Aug 2021, 7:36 pm)BusLoverMum Not sure what the point of less than half a swoosh is. It looks awful. I never was a fan if that garish blue anyhow. I looks OK on streetlites but not on anything bulkier.
I actually like the colour, but I do think it looks pathetic like

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tcts24



170
14 Aug 2021, 9:54 am #4
Reminds me of the old Invacar
tcts24
14 Aug 2021, 9:54 am #4

Reminds me of the old Invacar

RobinHood



632
14 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm #5
(13 Aug 2021, 7:36 pm)BusLoverMum Not sure what the point of less than half a swoosh is. It looks awful. I never was a fan if that garish blue anyhow. I looks OK on streetlites but not on anything bulkier.

Dammed if they do, damned if they don't...
RobinHood
14 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm #5

(13 Aug 2021, 7:36 pm)BusLoverMum Not sure what the point of less than half a swoosh is. It looks awful. I never was a fan if that garish blue anyhow. I looks OK on streetlites but not on anything bulkier.

Dammed if they do, damned if they don't...

mb134



4,131
14 Aug 2021, 8:59 pm #6
(14 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm)RobinHood Dammed if they do, damned if they don't...

It's actually against the law to paint something in the NE that hasn't been through at least one agency...
mb134
14 Aug 2021, 8:59 pm #6

(14 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm)RobinHood Dammed if they do, damned if they don't...

It's actually against the law to paint something in the NE that hasn't been through at least one agency...

BusLoverMum



5,276
15 Aug 2021, 12:53 pm #7
(14 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm)RobinHood Dammed if they do, damned if they don't...
I'll not argue that most of the ANE is overdue a tidy up (and, at the very least, a good scrub inside) but this one makes the buses look less attractive and hasn't been done with much thought for the vehicles it's applied to.
BusLoverMum
15 Aug 2021, 12:53 pm #7

(14 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm)RobinHood Dammed if they do, damned if they don't...
I'll not argue that most of the ANE is overdue a tidy up (and, at the very least, a good scrub inside) but this one makes the buses look less attractive and hasn't been done with much thought for the vehicles it's applied to.

15 Aug 2021, 1:25 pm #8
The livery can be tweaked to look a lot better than it does but sadly none of the divisions have the resource or skill to do it anymore, instead relying on templates either drawn by WPA Pinfold (design agency) or other divisions when they had design officers.

The livery application to the EcoCity isn't correct anyway.
omnicity4659
15 Aug 2021, 1:25 pm #8

The livery can be tweaked to look a lot better than it does but sadly none of the divisions have the resource or skill to do it anymore, instead relying on templates either drawn by WPA Pinfold (design agency) or other divisions when they had design officers.

The livery application to the EcoCity isn't correct anyway.

18 Aug 2021, 7:25 am #9
4812 has now returned to Darlington after a short holiday to St Helen’s for a refurb, but it’s yet to see service
Stuartphin1639
18 Aug 2021, 7:25 am #9

4812 has now returned to Darlington after a short holiday to St Helen’s for a refurb, but it’s yet to see service

Lottie332



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19 Sep 2021, 6:24 pm #10
4806 has returned from repaint/ refurbishment and returned to service last Wednesday for the last two 5/5A dutys
Lottie332
19 Sep 2021, 6:24 pm #10

4806 has returned from repaint/ refurbishment and returned to service last Wednesday for the last two 5/5A dutys

10 Oct 2021, 10:48 am #11
4814 has returned
NewcastleOne
10 Oct 2021, 10:48 am #11

4814 has returned

18 Oct 2021, 3:13 pm #12
4802 has returned
NewcastleOne
18 Oct 2021, 3:13 pm #12

4802 has returned

18 Nov 2021, 7:49 pm #13
4804 and 4810 have been repainted.
NewcastleOne
18 Nov 2021, 7:49 pm #13

4804 and 4810 have been repainted.

JoshP



284
10 May 2022, 10:02 pm #14
Have these reprints stopped? A couple are still dotting about Darlo in the old hybrid livery
JoshP
10 May 2022, 10:02 pm #14

Have these reprints stopped? A couple are still dotting about Darlo in the old hybrid livery

JoshP



284
20 Feb 2023, 10:11 pm #15
Any update of the EcoCity fleet? Will they complete the repaints? Will they be staying at Darlington or moving on? ?
JoshP
20 Feb 2023, 10:11 pm #15

Any update of the EcoCity fleet? Will they complete the repaints? Will they be staying at Darlington or moving on? ?

 
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