(22 Apr 2015, 4:58 pm)Michael wrote It also sounds that one of the Coast & Country buses won't be attending... -.- 

Selfiebus again, Ill wack a tenner on GNE having another private photo shoot somewhere along the route like they did with the X66 Streetlites.

(22 Apr 2015, 5:03 pm)Malarkey wrote Selfiebus again, Ill wack a tenner on GNE having another private photo shoot somewhere along the route like they did with the X66 Streetlites.

Go on then....I will bet u that tenner

(22 Apr 2015, 5:02 pm)citaro5284 wrote Pop along, join in the fun and get your first look at the brand new buses!

Ah well, it wasn't on when i linked the page haha  

Why are all launches during the working week rather than on weekends? Slightly annoying...

I've just spoke to Go North East Customer Services about the Lime (I refuse to call it Coast and Country) launch...

They are looking into it because "obviously the kids are at school" and also there will apparently be a bus at the launch

(22 Apr 2015, 5:18 pm)leestransportphotos wrote I've just spoke to Go North East Customer Services about the Lime (I refuse to call it Coast and Country) launch...

They are looking into it because "obviously the kids are at school" and also there will apparently be a bus at the launch

Thats a tenner you owe me Adam M!!

(22 Apr 2015, 5:09 pm)Robert wrote Why are all launches during the working week rather than on weekends? Slightly annoying...

I've moaned about the same thing with Arriva's various "Sapphire" and "MAX" launches in the past... I can't recall the last non-weekday Arriva publicity event - unless someone can jog my memory?

There's quite often a correlation between the day/time a publicity event takes place and how busy the location tends to be. The X66 launch was held on a Saturday, as the Metrocentre tends to be busier on Saturdays than weekdays. I'm led to believe the market at Chester-le-Street is busier on a Friday than a Saturday, which is presumably why Go North East has opted for the Friday event at this location.

(22 Apr 2015, 5:19 pm)citaro5284 wrote Thats a tenner you owe me Adam M!!

Didnt shake on it citaro5284, I wouldnt shake your hand anyway, as I know where it has been  .

(22 Apr 2015, 5:20 pm)Dan wrote I've moaned about the same thing with Arriva's various "Sapphire" and "MAX" launches in the past... I can't recall the last non-weekday Arriva publicity event - unless someone can jog my memory?

There's quite often a correlation between the day/time a publicity event takes place and how busy the location tends to be. The X66 launch was held on a Saturday, as the Metrocentre tends to be busier on Saturdays than weekdays. I'm led to believe the market at Chester-le-Street is busier on a Friday than a Saturday, which is presumably why Go North East has opted for the Friday event at this location.

Would Sunderland not be better for a Saturday then. Can't see there being as busy during the week. I just want to get to a launch as i've always wanted to get to one but the launches have always been out of bounds for me.

(22 Apr 2015, 5:18 pm)leestransportphotos wrote I've just spoke to Go North East Customer Services about the Lime (I refuse to call it Coast and Country) launch...

They are looking into it because "obviously the kids are at school" and also there will apparently be a bus at the launch

Was there a real need for speaking to Customer Services about a publicity launch?!?!

Just seems a bit OTT to me. Hell, it's not as if you're not going to see the buses in the next few weeks or so is it?

Go North East

#49 Bensham bank closed by police, service diverting via Askew Road into Gateshead


Go North East

#93 #94 #97 ‪#‎X70‬ Bensham bank closed by police, services diverting via Coatsworth Road, Whitehall Road, Saltwell Road

StreetLites debut on X66
Source: RouteONE Magazine

(22 Apr 2015, 3:16 pm)arkey wrote No idea but Go North East did celebrate 100 Years of Northern there in 2013, Anyone who went to that event would of had gotten 25% Discount if they traveled by Bus.

The 25% off promotion has been ongoing for years at Beamish. It wasn't just on for the celebration day. If you travel by waggonway you will see the adverts promoting and also is or was on the GNE and beamish website

(22 Apr 2015, 6:17 pm)northern156 wrote Was there a real need for speaking to Customer Services about a publicity launch?!?!

Just seems a bit OTT to me. Hell, it's not as if you're not going to see the buses in the next few weeks or so is it?

I used the online live talk. Get a grip. 

(22 Apr 2015, 7:11 pm)Dan wrote StreetLites debut on X66
Source: RouteONE Magazine

Yet another one of your photos used. Getting popular lately

(22 Apr 2015, 7:23 pm)leestransportphotos wrote I used the online live talk. Get a grip. 

Wow, harsh much(!)

What will happen to the 309 / 310 when the new junction work starts at Formica / Coast Road junction this summer? I know that the delays will be terrible particularly around peak times and Christmas.

(22 Apr 2015, 7:41 pm)northern156 wrote Wow, harsh much(!)

Sorry I'm just not in the right state of mind for people to be annoying me 

Green Wright Streetlite Micro-Hybrid 5404 (NK15 ENT) was delivered to Go North East this morning. No sign of 5396 (NK15 ENH) just yet.

(23 Apr 2015, 7:18 am)Dan wrote Green Wright Streetlite Micro-Hybrid 5404 (NK15 ENT) was delivered to Go North East this morning. No sign of 5396 (NK15 ENH) just yet.

Judging by the fact that gne is having the fun day over the next 2 weekends, i think the buses should enter service after 4th may.

Just seen one of the new Green Streetlites in full livery heading through Consett, looks fantastic.

Also a Loyne has broken down near Marley hill ... Think it was heading towards Newcastle on a X70/X71

(23 Apr 2015, 1:19 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote Just seen one of the new Green Streetlites in full livery heading through Consett,  looks fantastic.

Also a Loyne has broken down near Marley hill ... Think it was heading towards Newcastle on a X70/X71

That would be 3860 passed it on a diamond Citaro

6042 is sounding very rough

(23 Apr 2015, 1:51 pm)idiot wrote 6042 is sounding very rough

It's been like that for a while now

Heard from distance lol

(23 Apr 2015, 3:03 pm)idiot wrote Heard from distance lol

A few of Chesters lime renowns were exactly the same at one point. 4852 was probably the worst (sorry Marcus!) for it although they did lose this feature later on.

(23 Apr 2015, 3:43 pm)Robert wrote A few of Chesters lime renowns were exactly the same at one point. 4852 was probably the worst (sorry Marcus!) for it although they did lose this feature later on.

Hear them before you see them! Some of the best sounds I can associate with a bus, don't know if it is just me, but 4853-55 seem much better these days. 

BIB: You ape.

An image of the full branding: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/17...otostream/

(23 Apr 2015, 3:51 pm)Robert wrote The first image of the full branding: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/17...otostream/

well....for some 

(23 Apr 2015, 3:54 pm)citaro5284 wrote well....for some 

Yeah. Just edited my post but not for th reason you might think