And the person who is driving it doesn't want here photo taken haha.

(08 Jul 2015, 9:01 am)LeeCalder wrote And the person who is driving it doesn't want here photo taken haha.

She can't exactly stop us, we are just doing our hobby and we aren't breaking the law

(08 Jul 2015, 9:02 am)Davie wrote She can't exactly stop us, we are just doing our hobby and we aren't breaking the law

That's exactly what I said too her.

(08 Jul 2015, 9:06 am)LeeCalder wrote That's exactly what I said too her.

If I can get a photograph of the bus[b][/b] and she reacts I'll report her to Go North East

(08 Jul 2015, 9:08 am)Davie wrote If I can get a photograph of the bus and she reacts I'll report her to Go North East

Why? They won't do much about it.

Both 4976 & 8269 Broken Down on Doxford Park, 4976 has been Repaired and went to pick up Service probs at Hartlepool, while 8269 has been replaced by 628, not sure if its on the 33 or 39 though, furthermore more 3879 is on the 39.

We have had a visitor to GNE today:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...494307056/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/

(08 Jul 2015, 11:58 am)citaro5284 wrote We have had a visitor to GNE today:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...494307056/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/

The seat-covering material design is a bit garish - might cause problems for those with epilepsy . . .

(08 Jul 2015, 11:58 am)citaro5284 wrote We have had a visitor to GNE today:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...494307056/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...otostream/

Is it still there, or has it been and gone.

GNE have posted the full list of prices for the new Quaylink services from the 26th July - http://www.simplygo.com/news/newquaylink/

(08 Jul 2015, 12:30 pm)Malarkey wrote Is it still there, or has it been and gone.

Sorry Adam, just got back on the forum now, It was only around for a couple of hours, it had left Bensham by the time Dan had got the pics on flickr.

3869 must like going to Deptford... https://flic.kr/p/uN4Lx5

(08 Jul 2015, 3:46 pm)citaro5284 wrote Sorry Adam, just got back on the forum now, It was only around for a couple of hours, it had left Bensham by the time Dan had got the pics on flickr.

Was rather disappointed when I walked around the corner onto Queen Street and seen it wasnt there, did a walk of complete and utter shame past GNE Towers to the Bus Stop for the 49 back to Gateshead, which to make thing worse was 8 Minutes Late.

So what do GNE think of the Volvo B5TL/MCV EvoSeti compared to other Deckers on the Market? - Personally quite like the look of it, the Interior is also quite nice.

Furthermore in regards to the Quaylink Fares, what is the difference between the "Gateshead Area to Newcastle Single at £1.50" & "Gateshead to Newcastle Single £2.10"

(08 Jul 2015, 4:24 pm)Malarkey wrote Was rather disappointed when I walked around the corner onto Queen Street and seen it wasnt there, did a walk of complete and utter shame past GNE Towers to the Bus Stop for the 49 back to Gateshead, which to make thing worse was 8 Minutes Late.

So what do GNE think of the Volvo B5TL/MCV EvoSeti compared to other Deckers on the Market? - Personally quite like the look of it, the Interior is also quite nice.

Furthermore in regards to the Quaylink Fares, what is the difference between the "Gateshead Area to Newcastle Single at £1.50" & "Gateshead to Newcastle Single £2.10"

It's a bit confusing the way they have worded it.  The Gateshead Area I think is referring to anywhere on the current Quaylink route into Newcastle city centre, and the Gateshead single is anywhere on the current Orbit route into Newcastle. It certainly isn't made clear from the website though.

8311 on the Q1 this afternoon, have to say now that I have seen it person it looks rather eye catching.

Front Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/
Rear Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

(08 Jul 2015, 7:54 am)Michael wrote From the Sunderland Echo:

The traffic lights at the A690/A19 roundabout are out this morning, so if you were planning to head that way, expect delays or take another route if you can.

Will effect the 20/20A/X35 (Maybe the 35/36?)- if its the place i'm thinking of!

the A19/A183 roundabout traffic lights were off all day.

(08 Jul 2015, 7:57 pm)cbma06 wrote the A19/A183 roundabout traffic lights were off all day.

Bet that was fun.

8336 (NK11 HJG) has been Branded for the Revised Quaylink

Frontal Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Rear Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Photos By Dans Bus Photos on Flickr

Lucky me had 6133 tonight. Really nice both on the outside and on the inside, mainly because the seats have been retrimmed and the whole bus is much brighter inside compared to 6126 which i had on Tuesday. Shame it isnt as powerful though.

(09 Jul 2015, 3:20 pm)Malarkey wrote 8336 (NK11 HJG) has been Branded for the Revised Quaylink

Frontal Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Rear Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Photos By Dans Bus Photos on Flickr

Doesn't look bad, both of the new Quaylink brands look good

(08 Jul 2015, 9:52 am)Malarkey wrote Both 4976 & 8269 Broken Down on Doxford Park, 4976 has been Repaired and went to pick up Service probs at Hartlepool, while 8269 has been replaced by 628, not sure if its on the 33 or 39 though, furthermore more 3879 is on the 39.

Yes, a number of loans around the region at present.

Volvo B7TL 6009 was loaned to Washington from Stanley yesterday, but was not used as far as I know. It has now returned to Stanley Depot. By comparison, Chester-le-Street's Dennis Trident 3878 did see use at Washington when loaned yesterday (now returned), on services 85/86.

Chester-le-Street's Dennis Trident 3869 remains on loan to Deptford today, too.

(08 Jul 2015, 7:35 pm)big mac wrote It's a bit confusing the way they have worded it.  The Gateshead Area I think is referring to anywhere on the current Quaylink route into Newcastle city centre, and the Gateshead single is anywhere on the current Orbit route into Newcastle. It certainly isn't made clear from the website though.

I notice the page has been altered slightly...
http://www.simplygo.com/news/newquaylink

"Central Zone" refers to area covered by the current QuayLink routes, and the "Gateshead Area" refers to the area covered by the current Orbit routes. Unsure if there's a dedicated route saver for the new QuayLink, or if it simply falls under the usual BuzzFare zonal pricing.

(09 Jul 2015, 3:20 pm)Malarkey wrote 8336 (NK11 HJG) has been Branded for the Revised Quaylink

Frontal Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Rear Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Photos By Dans Bus Photos on Flickr

Much prefer the purple version to the green one.

Still not 100% on the rear of these branded Optare Versas, mind. To the average customer, it will look like the purple and green vinyls are actually paint, so in my opinion, they could think that that part of the bus has not been painted at all.

Other than that - they're spot on!

(09 Jul 2015, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote Much prefer the purple version to the green one.

Still not 100% on the rear of these branded Optare Versas, mind. To the average customer, it will look like the purple and green vinyls are actually paint, so in my opinion, they could think that that part of the bus has not been painted at all.

Other than that - they're spot on!

Yeah I am not keen on the yellow rear bumper, to me it looks like it has had a replacement panel fitted and are either awaiting vinyls to place on top or have painted it the wrong colour.

Other than that I think it actually looks quite good, think the purple is better although there is nothing wrong with the green.

(09 Jul 2015, 4:45 pm)Jimmi wrote Yeah I am not keen on the yellow rear bumper, to me it looks like it has had a replacement panel fitted and are either awaiting vinyls to place on top or have painted it the wrong colour.

Other than that I think it actually looks quite good, think the purple is better although there is nothing wrong with the green.

Same as Jimmi, I don't like the rear bumper but the rest is good.

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Go North East is supporting this year's LGBT Pride Festival with a specially-designed bus.

Based on the new Quaylink livery, and incorporating the LGBT rainbow, the bus will be at the Pride Festival at Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Saturday 18 July, along with the company's promotional team. Go North East will be bringing along a 'selfie bus', games, and face painting. As usual, there will be a give-away too. The main aim is to have some fun, and the more that come, the better!

Beyond the festival the bus will become a regular sight on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, as part of the new Quaylink service.

As an aside, the latest Optare Versas to arrive at Saltmeadows Road for repaint include former "Orbit" branded 8330 (NK11 HDO) and 8331 (NK11 HJX).

(09 Jul 2015, 4:58 pm)Dan wrote Go North East is supporting this year's LGBT Pride Festival with a specially-designed bus.

Based on the new Quaylink livery, and incorporating the LGBT rainbow, the bus will be at the Pride Festival at Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Saturday 18 July, along with the company's promotional team. Go North East will be bringing along a 'selfie bus', games, and face painting. As usual, there will be a give-away too. The main aim is to have some fun, and the more that come, the better!

Beyond the festival the bus will become a regular sight on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, as part of the new Quaylink service.

So essentially, will this be the spare bus for the Quaylink services?

(09 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS wrote So essentially, will this be the spare bus for the Quaylink services?

No, This will be part of the PVR I should think?

Do any of the OmniDekka's have a tachograph.

(09 Jul 2015, 5:17 pm)danpick wrote Do any of the OmniDekka's have a tachograph.

None of the Omnidekkas have tachographs fitted.

(09 Jul 2015, 5:04 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote No, This will be part of the PVR I should think?

Ye, as the PVR will be 20, i think.

Means 2 brands will have a PVR, Prince Bishops and Quaylink

The repaints are going quite quick to, all should be done by the 19th July?, least they're branding them now!

I wonder how long it will take for Riverside to cross mix the brands (Q1/Q2 versa on Q3 vice versa)