(13 Jul 2014, 8:22 pm)aureolin wrote Looks good.

I noticed the 56 now has an orange number now.. although this is a slightly different shade to the rest of the screen? I thought the white number stood out a lot more.

(24 Jun 2014, 5:48 pm)Dan wrote As for the Laser in general, although it was strongly suggested six months ago and pretty much has been ever since, something makes me think that GNE are holding off on investment for the Laser for now... The fact that the Volvo B5TL isn't in-line to be trialled on the Laser services at Deptford certainly reiterates this too.

(14 Jul 2014, 11:46 am)Dan wrote Last repainted in September 2009, former "Laser" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4968 is currently in the paintshop receiving a fresh coat of gold paint.

Much like the "Fast Cats" branded Scania L94s which have just undergone repaint, the vehicles will re-gain "Laser" branding after all are repainted.

I think this serves as confirmation that the "Laser" will not receive investment this year.

(14 Jul 2014, 11:50 am)Michael wrote Ah oh well!

least we can take the laser off the list now.. unless it goes a different colour?

(14 Jul 2014, 11:51 am)Dan wrote Definitely going gold.

(14 Jul 2014, 11:46 am)Dan wrote Last repainted in September 2009, former "Laser" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4968 is currently in the paintshop receiving a fresh coat of gold paint.

Much like the "Fast Cats" branded Scania L94s which have just undergone repaint, the vehicles will re-gain "Laser" branding after all are repainted.

I think this serves as confirmation that the "Laser" will not receive investment this year.

(14 Jul 2014, 11:54 am)Michael wrote Shame, do you know if Go ahead accepted the order from GNE this year?

(14 Jul 2014, 12:43 pm)V514DFT wrote Never got why the 53/54 Saltwell Park loop hasnt got coloured numbers,when im pretty sure they can get green

(14 Jul 2014, 12:45 pm)Dan wrote 8324 has had interior branding removed from the offside regarding service 36. Only the branding relevant to all services (I.e. no smoking) remains.

All branding remains on the nearside.

(14 Jul 2014, 12:50 pm)Michael wrote About time.. only took them months...

(14 Jul 2014, 1:17 pm)Dan wrote Looks like they're starting paint prep for 4910 too, but they did this last time it was due in for repaint as well...

(14 Jul 2014, 1:17 pm)Dan wrote Looks like they're starting paint prep for 4910 too, but they did this last time it was due in for repaint as well...

(14 Jul 2014, 11:46 am)Dan wrote Last repainted in September 2009, former "Laser" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4968 is currently in the paintshop receiving a fresh coat of gold paint.

Much like the "Fast Cats" branded Scania L94s which have just undergone repaint, the vehicles will re-gain "Laser" branding after all are repainted.

I think this serves as confirmation that the "Laser" will not receive investment this year.

(14 Jul 2014, 4:23 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote About time these had a Refresh as they look rather tatty with there Several shades of Gold, Did these not get Repainted in 2012 when the Laser was Rebranded to it's current form.

Speaking of Repaints, The Crusader Citaros could do with a Repaint as they are in a Right State.

(14 Jul 2014, 4:23 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote About time these had a Refresh as they look rather tatty with there Several shades of Gold, Did these not get Repainted in 2012 when the Laser was Rebranded to it's current form.

Speaking of Repaints, The Crusader Citaros could do with a Repaint as they are in a Right State.

(14 Jul 2014, 4:25 pm)Michael wrote Think these might be next on the list, i'm not sure of the list of buses which require a re-paint this year?

Anyone shred a light on it?

(14 Jul 2014, 4:42 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 5312 NK08 MYA - Photo By Daniel Graham
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/14550110184/

Just look at the front of that, 5312 isn't the only one, there is one where one of the Rear Panels is a Charcoal Grey Colour along with a few others which could do with a Repaint.

(14 Jul 2014, 4:45 pm)Michael wrote they haven't being repainted since they arrived in August 2008 (according to the fleet list on here)

So they are up for repaint, i think these will be next after the laser scania's... it might give us a clue if the 27 is getting new buses

(14 Jul 2014, 4:57 pm)Michael wrote I'm not sure they did get a re-paint, i think they just branded them as the silver they were already in, not 100% though


Unfortunately, due to a breakdown, service ‪#‎X7‬ from Middlesbrough at 1720 didn't operate. The replacement vehicle will begin operating from Peterlee Bus Station at 1810. We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

(14 Jul 2014, 4:57 pm)Michael wrote I'm not sure they did get a re-paint, i think they just branded them as the silver they were already in, not 100% though


Unfortunately, due to a breakdown, service ‪#‎X7‬ from Middlesbrough at 1720 didn't operate. The replacement vehicle will begin operating from Peterlee Bus Station at 1810. We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

(14 Jul 2014, 5:03 pm)Dan wrote I believe you're right with that one, Michael. I believe, in terms of passenger numbers, the "Crusader" is one of Go North East's top performers. It is for this reason that the Mercs were not repainted, and given an in-house livery design, as it was expected that the Mercs wouldn't last long on there.

Don't think I missed any repaints off when I was doing the fleet lists (at least not ones from the past five years or so), other than the "Route 19" branded Scania L94s (now "Fast Cats") which I do have the details of, so will get round to updating them as soon as I can.

(14 Jul 2014, 11:46 am)Dan wrote Last repainted in September 2009, former "Laser" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4968 is currently in the paintshop receiving a fresh coat of gold paint.

Much like the "Fast Cats" branded Scania L94s which have just undergone repaint, the vehicles will re-gain "Laser" branding after all are repainted.

I think this serves as confirmation that the "Laser" will not receive investment this year.

(14 Jul 2014, 4:57 pm)Michael wrote I'm not sure they did get a re-paint, i think they just branded them as the silver they were already in, not 100% though


Unfortunately, due to a breakdown, service ‪#‎X7‬ from Middlesbrough at 1720 didn't operate. The replacement vehicle will begin operating from Peterlee Bus Station at 1810. We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.