6100s now same blue as 6056

(01 Dec 2017, 12:06 pm)Citaro5326 wrote 6100s now same blue as 6056

No advertising hoardings like 6056 has though

(01 Dec 2017, 1:17 pm)deanmachine wrote No advertising hoardings like 6056 has though

Maybe big days out advert pending transfer to PM to make up PVR of 309/310 keeping 6116 and 6117 as spares?

(01 Dec 2017, 1:39 pm)JP6004 wrote Maybe big days out advert pending transfer to PM to make up PVR of 309/310 keeping 6116 and 6117 as spares?

Why would Deptford need 1 less B9 though?

Maybe the spare vehicle is no longer needed there or will be replaced by something more suitable.

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(01 Dec 2017, 1:50 pm)deanmachine wrote Why would Deptford need 1 less B9 though?

Its staying at Deptford , yet to recieve a all over advert.

I'm guessing its 642 from the news, but the Solo SR on the T1/T2 today did not have Venture branding.

Something I have also noticed is that 6127 and 6138 have both had their side destinations lowered to the bottom half of the window as per 6141 and 6142. Is this planned for all other Omnidekkas or just those 2 for whatever reason?

(01 Dec 2017, 1:39 pm)JP6004 wrote Maybe big days out advert pending transfer to PM to make up PVR of 309/310 keeping 6116 and 6117 as spares?

Don't think that will be going to Percy Main as baring the roadworks at Norham Road, the PVR is 16. However, if the timings of the 310 couldn't handle the timings of the new traffic lights at Formica (also taking into account a required driver change at Verne Road), 6084 (or an ex TTX B9) could transfer from Riverside and allow a PVR increase (depending on the reliability of 6308-14) leaving the following:

Hexham:
10 (+ evening 10A/10B) = PVR 7 + 1 Spare


Riverside:
10A / 10B (+ evening 10) = PVR 9 + 1 Spare
X9 / X10 = PVR 7 + 1 Spare

Percy Main:
309 / 310 / X39 = PVR 17 + 1 Spare
1 / 1A = PVR 14 + 1 Spare (Hybrid)

Will the StreetDeck's for the 21 be dripped into service or will they all go on the 21 on a set launch day?

(01 Dec 2017, 6:53 pm)Malarkey wrote Will the StreetDeck's for the 21 be dripped into service or will they all go on the 21 on a set launch day?

The last few deliveries, they've entered service when ready.


I do like the glass staircase though

(01 Dec 2017, 7:01 pm)Michael wrote The last few deliveries, they've entered service when ready.


I do like the glass staircase though

Does look the part, however I do think the branding will look strange on the glass staircase.

(01 Dec 2017, 7:07 pm)Malarkey wrote Does look the part, however I do think the branding will look strange on the glass staircase.

Hopefully they don't brand over it...

(01 Dec 2017, 7:07 pm)Malarkey wrote Does look the part, however I do think the branding will look strange on the glass staircase.

On the topic of branding, I wonder if the angel has been scaled down a bit to make room for the feature symbols on the top-front windows.

(01 Dec 2017, 7:08 pm)S813 FVK wrote On the topic of branding, I wonder if the angel has been scaled down a bit to make room for the feature symbols on the top-front windows.

Could be similar height to the "Castles Express" branding.

(01 Dec 2017, 7:12 pm)Malarkey wrote Could be similar height to the "Castles Express" branding.

Yes, those are the windows that I am referring to.

(01 Dec 2017, 7:17 pm)S813 FVK wrote Yes, those are the windows that I am referring to.

I thought you meant the overall branding on the side of the vehicle, not the feature symbols themselves, in all fairness who is going to look up at that height to see them anyway.

(01 Dec 2017, 4:26 pm)S813 FVK wrote I'm guessing its 642 from the news, but the Solo SR on the T1/T2 today did not have Venture branding.

Something I have also noticed is that 6127 and 6138 have both had their side destinations lowered to the bottom half of the window as per 6141 and 6142. Is this planned for all other Omnidekkas or just those 2 for whatever reason?

All omnidekkas should get done, it’s down to the current position blocking the view when trying to turn out at high spen when omnidekkas are allocated to the 47.

(01 Dec 2017, 6:53 pm)Malarkey wrote Will the StreetDeck's for the 21 be dripped into service or will they all go on the 21 on a set launch day?

drip fed

(01 Dec 2017, 7:56 pm)citaro5284 wrote drip fed

6319 was branded yesterday, and is expected to transfer to Chester-le-Street from Monday for driver familiarisation.

Go North East: 6319 / NK67GMX by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(02 Dec 2017, 6:31 pm)Dan wrote 6319 was branded yesterday, and is expected to transfer to Chester-le-Street from Monday for driver familiarisation.

Go North East: 6319 / NK67GMX by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Looks very smart. Even its back end looks good

Shame there still isn't enough room for the feature symbols, but I am glad that they have sorted that 'l' out at the end of 'angel'. I've always hated the foot (or whatever its called) sticking out.

(02 Dec 2017, 7:13 pm)S813 FVK wrote Shame there still isn't enough room for the feature symbols, but I am glad that they have sorted that 'l' out at the end of 'angel'. I've always hated the foot (or whatever its called) sticking out.

They may be included yet - 6319 is the first done, so very much the 'prototype'. Can't really get a feel for how something will look, until you see it in person.

If included, they'll be placed in the black section behind the driver and in front of the staircase (as if it was a Streetlite).

(02 Dec 2017, 7:13 pm)S813 FVK wrote Shame there still isn't enough room for the feature symbols, but I am glad that they have sorted that 'l' out at the end of 'angel'. I've always hated the foot (or whatever its called) sticking out.

Should move the Go North East - Journey's Taken Care Of Tagline and place it under the drivers cab window where we usually see the corporate logo, then place the feature symbols where the tagline is now.

Alternatively where you have the Wi-Fi Symbols on the front of the vehicle, place them all above one another on either side or place them all above the front destination display, otherwise put them all on front lower deck window above where you have the angel logo.

More Problems in the Houghton Area

From Go North East Facebook

Due to acts of vandalism by groups of youths and for safety issues we are not serving Houghton Church and Newbottle Street diverting via Hillside Way until further notice, many apologies

The Angel brand really suites the StreetDeck, looks brilliant, shame its ruined by that ridiculous picture of people standing up at the back of the bus.

(02 Dec 2017, 8:32 pm)LeeCalder wrote The Angel brand really suites the StreetDeck, looks brilliant, shame its ruined by that ridiculous picture of people standing up at the back of the bus.

Aye i have to agree.

(02 Dec 2017, 6:36 pm)JP6004 wrote Looks very smart. Even its back end looks good

The back annoys me! What a waste of space same on the TTX B5s. I can't understand what GNEs logic behind it is.

Whats the idea behind the new style destinations? They are stupid. Newcastle Haymarket? Blackett Street? Market Street? Central Station? Silly Silly Idea! When the X25 gets done the same way two buses will be pulling into CLS with just Newcastle on the front despite the fact they go two different ways.

Im not a fan of the new destination displays. The X25 and 21 is a good example as if they both just showed "Newcastle" people may think the X25 is quicker as it has the X which generally means express but then they will end up in Wrekenton first! I also do not accept that the via points were hard to read previously, even if they were at least you had a chance of reading them whereas now you cant even attempt to.

As for the rear branding, I can see where they are going with it but will the average car user / pedestrian understand the meaning behind it? I don't think so, instead they will just see a full bus with standees.

To be honest, it seems as though Go North East are doing everything against what all these Bus Users surveys are saying, with regards to people not using the bus due to a lack of information etc...... let's get rid of paper timetables, and enrol generic destination displays.

I would say that generic destinations will only work if you have prominent route brands, e.g. Coastliner at Transdev and Red Arrow at trentbarton, who tend to use the route brand as a route number regardless. I couldn't see that working up here through a combination of pick 'n' mix allocations, and ever changing route brands.

Aren’t these new destination displays just a trial though?

It isn’t a case that the current via points are difficult to read either. More that it takes so long for them to scroll along a passenger is unlikely to see them all as the bus approaches (unless at a bus station).