(22 Feb 2018, 12:57 pm)Andreos1 wrote Not sure to be honest.
I read somewhere that they produce them for a new service, but don't for existing - regardless of any service revisions that are made.
How accurate that is, I have no idea.

(22 Feb 2018, 4:59 pm)S813 FVK wrote Before it is too late and any chance of discussion is killed:

Go North East 6161 (LJ62 KZP). Saltmeadows Road Depot, Gateshead by Captain Deltic, on Flickr

Logos and URLs but no tagline (or advert boards - but they could come later as per 5453-5462). Could this suggest that they are going to receive a variation to the corporate livery? Would be very surprised to see branding as it is likely that they would be allocated to the Toon Link over the 15/15A if necessary.

(22 Feb 2018, 4:33 pm)S813 FVK wrote No, but customers can request them to be printed. That is perhaps something that could be advertised better though

(22 Feb 2018, 9:49 pm)Jordan2104 wrote Seen a few vykings heading towards percy main today?

(22 Feb 2018, 10:06 pm)Simmy wrote Special events fleet being used on the 327 ferry service perhaps?

(22 Feb 2018, 4:33 pm)S813 FVK wrote No, but customers can request them to be printed. That is perhaps something that could be advertised better though

(22 Feb 2018, 10:25 pm)LeeCalder wrote Can they though? They point blank refused too send a timetable for the indiGo Washington to my grandad, because he contacted them via email they claimed he could just download a copy.

He’s 80. Not the most tech savvy.

(22 Feb 2018, 11:26 pm)Wybus wrote Have any timetables been published for the recent changes on the 26/27, 9, 50 etc?

Still a very poor decision by Go Ahead to scrap timetables when the likes of Arriva are still producing them.

(23 Feb 2018, 6:35 pm)Malarkey wrote Optare Metrodecker Demonstrator (9083) was on the 327 this afternoon with the driver informing me it will be allocated over the weekend also for anyone looking for it.

I was also informed that Go North East planned to extend the DFDS contract by a further a year, however have agreed a rumoured 5 year deal with two brand new vehicles to be purchased as part of the new contact, at this point this is unconfirmed and merely speculation.

(23 Feb 2018, 7:34 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Obviously keeping it to a non-schedule service as there prob not enough drivers trained on it.

As for the Contract, I was told a similar thing a few weeks back when I bumped into one of the drivers I know and he mentioned the new contract plus new buses. But as you say it could all be speculations, we all know what this hobby is like.

(13 Feb 2018, 4:53 pm)Andreos1 wrote Not sure if it has been noted yet, but the 21 branded deckers have been decorated in three external stickers as part of the Gateshead Angel Birthday celebrations.

Attached a quick photo giving an example of two sticker locations on the vehicle.

An additional sticker on the nearside, just above the blind.

(23 Feb 2018, 7:34 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Obviously keeping it to a non-schedule service as there prob not enough drivers trained on it.

As for the Contract, I was told a similar thing a few weeks back when I bumped into one of the drivers I know and he mentioned the new contract plus new buses. But as you say it could all be speculations, we all know what this hobby is like.

(24 Feb 2018, 10:19 am)Rapidsnap wrote MetroDecker is on 309 and 310. Not on thr DFDS.

(24 Feb 2018, 1:06 pm)Jimmi wrote Could still put in an appearance on the 327 yet as 6106 appears to have replaced it on the 309/310.

(24 Feb 2018, 2:41 pm)Jordan2104 wrote Wondr why it got took off

(23 Feb 2018, 6:35 pm)Malarkey wrote I was also informed that Go North East planned to extend the DFDS contract by a further a year, however have agreed a rumoured 5 year deal with two brand new vehicles to be purchased as part of the new contact, at this point this is unconfirmed and merely speculation, however coincidentally two of the DFDS Omnidekkas don't have luggage racks fitted despite the service being in need them, so I do wonder if there is more than meets the eye with this rumour, furthermore and this is just me speaking my mind here in thinking that the 309/310 will be in line for new vehicles this year also, as I really can't see Go North East buying two new vehicles for just one service, depot standardisation and that coming into mind.

(24 Feb 2018, 8:27 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Chances are that the MetroDecker was taken off because the driver that was due to take over hadn't been trained on it.

Also despite going looking for DFDS buses, the Pink Omnidekka evaded me once again.

(24 Feb 2018, 8:27 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Chances are that the MetroDecker was taken off because the driver that was due to take over hadn't been trained on it.

Also despite going looking for DFDS buses, the Pink Omnidekka evaded me once again.

(25 Feb 2018, 12:26 am)Jordan2104 wrote Believe there was a problem with the destination controller in cab according to a driver.

(24 Feb 2018, 10:44 pm)Malarkey wrote Kevin Carr to Retire in June after 43 Years with Go North East
http://www.route-one.net/articles/People/Go_North_East_MD_Kevin_Carr_to_retire

(25 Feb 2018, 5:22 pm)Michael wrote Be interesting to see who replaces him, and what direction they'll go in, such as branding, new buses etc.


Will 6116/17 be repainted in to the new livery anytime soon?