(10 May 2015, 6:14 pm)Robert wrote I think it looks incredibly smart the way it is. I think a big 'Go North East' logo on it will spoil it in my opinion.

(10 May 2015, 6:21 pm)Malarkey wrote So Robert, do you think 5203(NK54 NVW) looks smart the way it is, baring in mind it doesnt have the Go North East Logos on the Front or Sides at all to my knowledge.

(10 May 2015, 6:21 pm)Malarkey wrote So Robert, do you think 5203(NK54 NVW) looks smart the way it is, baring in mind it doesnt have the Go North East Logos on the Front or Sides at all to my knowledge.

(10 May 2015, 7:10 pm)G-CPTN wrote Is it my eyes, or are red background route numbers difficult to read?

(10 May 2015, 7:10 pm)G-CPTN wrote Is it my eyes, or are red background route numbers difficult to read?

(10 May 2015, 7:10 pm)G-CPTN wrote Is it my eyes, or are red background route numbers difficult to read?

(10 May 2015, 7:10 pm)G-CPTN wrote Is it my eyes, or are red background route numbers difficult to read?

(10 May 2015, 9:03 pm)Andreos1 wrote It could be a whole number of reasons.

Those with dyslexia or colour blindness haven't got much hope with multicoloured texts.

Not saying you have either like, but you won't be the only one who has difficulty with the colours

(10 May 2015, 9:03 pm)Andreos1 wrote It could be a whole number of reasons.

Those with dyslexia or colour blindness haven't got much hope with multicoloured texts.

Not saying you have either like, but you won't be the only one who has difficulty with the colours

(10 May 2015, 9:09 pm)aureolin wrote I was never a huge fan of them. They looked good up close, but not from a distance. Thankfully the new white numbers look both bigger, and are clear to read from a distance.

(10 May 2015, 9:15 pm)G-CPTN wrote So where does that feature in the DDA requirements?

I realise that you cannot cater for people who are totally blind (you would need some sort of external 'next stop announcements'), but why make it difficult for any people with 'normal' sight?

I have neither dyslexia nor colour-blindness, but tell me that the red background is as easy to see from a distance as a simple white number on a black background and I don't believe you.

My only sight defect is age-related long-sightedness (ie I now need simple reading glasses - the sort that you can buy in chemist shops, Poundland or ALDI).

(09 May 2015, 6:08 pm)Michael wrote Only 2 more to arrive now?, only asking because the fleet list on both here and GNE hasn't being updated.

Wonder how long before the next 14 buses start to arrive..... 

(10 May 2015, 9:48 pm)Dan wrote My fleet list is now fully up-to-date - showing all fleet numbers/registrations. Let me know if you find anything I've missed - I went through the news in a weird and wonderful way so it's entirely possible that I could have missed one or two out.
The official Go North East one has nothing to do with me, so I can't be of assistance there!

A transfer which hadn't yet been noted on the forum was buried deep within a news article posted earlier this evening... Riverside-based VDL SB120/Wright Merit 8263 (NK04 ZKZ) has transferred to Washington.

(11 May 2015, 5:58 am)aureolin wrote 626 has a new rear bumper, only it's a different colour to the rest of the bus.

(11 May 2015, 5:58 am)aureolin wrote 626 has a new rear bumper, only it's a different colour to the rest of the bus.

(10 May 2015, 9:48 pm)Dan wrote A transfer which hadn't yet been noted on the forum was buried deep within a news article posted earlier this evening... Riverside-based VDL SB120/Wright Merit 8263 (NK04 ZKZ) has transferred to Washington.

(10 May 2015, 10:02 pm)Malarkey wrote I guess 8261-8265 will all Transfer to Washington eventually to replace 8248/8250-8252 following further Vehicle cascades.

(11 May 2015, 11:06 am)Dan wrote As a result of the above transfer, Washington's DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8250 (NA52 BVG) has been withdrawn from service.

(11 May 2015, 1:01 pm)JP6004 wrote Are the red kite streetlites n DD out in service?  GNE has removed the coming soon bit and said that the 47 is now part of red kite

(11 May 2015, 3:13 pm)Jackamcardle wrote I'm extremely annoyed that Go North East are not having any of the launch days on a Saturday. I cannot attend the launch of my beloved local service because of school. They can't really call it a family fun day if you can't bring your children along to join in. I might have to fake a sick so that I can go now...

(11 May 2015, 3:32 pm)Tom wrote Free pizza at the Consett launch!

(11 May 2015, 11:06 am)Dan wrote As a result of the above transfer, Washington's DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8250 (NA52 BVG) has been withdrawn from service.

(11 May 2015, 3:37 pm)Robert wrote Presumably chosen over the others because of its fire last year or however long ago it was?

(11 May 2015, 3:54 pm)Malarkey wrote Happened in June 2014 according to the Notes on the NEB GNE Fleet List, and Returned to Service on October 31st 2014