What is 6043 being repained into?

Looks like 6043-6048 will be the B9's allocated to the Red Kite Ranger - https://www.flickr.com/photos/daftlad1/5...9984562735

I wonder what is planned for the 25 as that could do with something bigger the Midi-Versa judging by recent loadings for the journey's I have been on, as Dan has stated previously it does not warrant a double decker being allocated other than the odd peak journey for schools etc.

(30 Sep 2021, 7:59 pm)Malarkey wrote Looks like 6043-6048 will be the B9's allocated to the Red Kite Ranger - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/5153...otostream/

I wonder what is planned for the 25 as that could do with something bigger the Midi-Versa judging by recent loadings for the journey's I have been on, as Dan has stated previously it does not warrant a double decker being allocated other than the odd peak journey for schools etc.

Streetlites I believe, as they need to be Euro 6, therefore Veras will chance to go to Deptford or Washington.

Also what if there are no euro 6 spares...when the time comes especially from Deptford, or Washington with limited euro 6 buses.

(30 Sep 2021, 7:59 pm)Malarkey wrote Looks like 6043-6048 will be the B9's allocated to the Red Kite Ranger - https://www.flickr.com/photos/daftlad1/5...9984562735

I wonder what is planned for the 25 as that could do with something bigger the Midi-Versa judging by recent loadings for the journey's I have been on, as Dan has stated previously it does not warrant a double decker being allocated other than the odd peak journey for schools etc.

Not sure what I think of the colours tbh, I'm not a big fan of the rear being a lighter colour than the front. But I'll reserve judgement until I see it in person

(30 Sep 2021, 8:19 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Not sure what I think of the colours tbh, I'm not a big fan of the rear being a lighter colour than the front. But I'll reserve judgement until I see it in person

Yeah, same.

(30 Sep 2021, 7:59 pm)Malarkey wrote Looks like 6043-6048 will be the B9's allocated to the Red Kite Ranger - https://www.flickr.com/photos/daftlad1/5...9984562735

I wonder what is planned for the 25 as that could do with something bigger the Midi-Versa judging by recent loadings for the journey's I have been on, as Dan has stated previously it does not warrant a double decker being allocated other than the odd peak journey for schools etc.

So I take it that means 6084 & 6085 will form the Tyne Valley Ten PVR? No doubt the 56 will need 2x spare (6086 & 87) for Euro 6 unless Deptford will have other Euro 6 vehicles to play with and only need 6087.

What will eventually happen with 6099? Obviously it hasn't been needed at Percy Main since January 2020.

6100 had left Percy Main to move to Riverside or Hexham which now places the odd Coaster StreetLite on the 309/310/311

(30 Sep 2021, 8:41 pm)Train8261 wrote 6100 had left Percy Main to move to Riverside or Hexham which now places the odd Coaster StreetLite on the 309/310/311

I mean for washington, are only the OmniCitys, and Xlines & 6099 ofcourse Euro6, or are there others. 
Because I can imagine Hexham/Deptford/Washington struggling for euro 6. Also are all xlines branded buses & tyndale links euro 6?

Also, all the Omnidekka are Euro 4/5 & 3941-3965 are Euro 4

When Consett gets the B9's for the Red Kite Ranger then there will surely be excess Euro 6 buses there. 6336, 6338-40 , 2 light green Streetdecks and 6376-77. Id expect some of those to move to support other depots with Euro 6 spares. If Consett are keeping spares I'd guess at some E400's to allow for the X30. Also if rumours are right 6304-7 will be available. So potentially Consett will release approx 7 -10 buses that are Euro 6

(30 Sep 2021, 8:31 pm)L469 YVK wrote So I take it that means 6084 & 6085 will form the Tyne Valley Ten PVR? No doubt the 56 will need 2x spare (6086 & 87) for Euro 6 unless Deptford will have other Euro 6 vehicles to play with and only need 6087.

What will eventually happen with 6099? Obviously it hasn't been needed at Percy Main since January 2020.

6099 is currently used as a spare on Xlines X1

6043 back in service today in Red Kite Ranger

https://flic.kr/p/2mxBXEX

Worst day to be put into service like

(05 Oct 2021, 9:35 am)Train8261 wrote 6043 back in service today in Red Kite Ranger

https://flic.kr/p/2mxBXEX

Worst day to be put into service like

I'll have to keep a look out today while I'm in the area!

Maybe it's the weather, but the neon green 10s don't actually look too bad in person, I think the blue at the back is a tad too dark though

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(05 Oct 2021, 9:35 am)Train8261 wrote 6043 back in service today in Red Kite Ranger

https://flic.kr/p/2mxBXEX

Worst day to be put into service like

Don’t worry, I’m sure it’ll dry off.

Also, could we not just keep the corporate streetdecks on the 47. Much smarter.

(05 Oct 2021, 11:11 am)ne14ne1 wrote Don’t worry, I’m sure it’ll dry off.

Also, could we not just keep the corporate streetdecks on the 47.   Much smarter.

Not if you want other services to have an appropriate number of spare vehicles (ensuring continuity of quality provided, CAZ compliance, etc).

(05 Oct 2021, 12:19 pm)Dan wrote Not if you want other services to have an appropriate number of spare vehicles (ensuring continuity of quality provided, CAZ compliance, etc).

Is it too late to have the 47’s allocation of B9’s put in Corporate livery then?

(05 Oct 2021, 9:35 am)Train8261 wrote 6043 back in service today in Red Kite Ranger

https://flic.kr/p/2mxBXEX

Worst day to be put into service like

ooo erm the livery....hmm.

(05 Oct 2021, 12:48 pm)Keeiajs wrote ooo erm the livery....hmm.

I like it. Nice to see the red kite name return

(05 Oct 2021, 1:27 pm)Train8261 wrote I like it. Nice to see the red kite name return

i like the front of it, I think the Red Kite Ranger name could be a bit bigger.

it is mainly the rear colours...which I am not really a fan of.

(05 Oct 2021, 1:32 pm)Keeiajs wrote i like the front of it, I think the Red Kite Ranger name could be a bit bigger.

it is mainly the rear colours...which I am not really a fan of.

Rather twee and East Yorkshirey around the rear, isn’t it.

(05 Oct 2021, 1:34 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Rather twee and East Yorkshirey around the rear, isn’t it

It might be to connect with the Xlines in that type of colour, but I would rather a green maybe.

(05 Oct 2021, 1:38 pm)Keeiajs wrote It might be to connect with the Xlines in that type of colour, but I would rather a green maybe.

Probably some stupid reason like that, like they said the orange and white road stripes on the updated 10 livery is correspond to the XLines 84/85.  
The reasoning is not at all obvious, especially to the public so why not just pick colours that go together well.

(05 Oct 2021, 1:43 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Probably some stupid reason like that, like they said the orange and white road stripes on the updated 10 livery is correspond to the XLines 84/85.  
The reasoning is not at all obvious, especially to the public so why not just pick colours that go together well.

Tbh if they send on the end connect with the XLines X84/85 wouldn't be so bad with the X46/45, but lets face it the X46/X45 aren't expresses. 

Also I am a fan of the Tyne Valley Ten livery, what colour would you have chose for the Ranger?

(05 Oct 2021, 1:43 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Probably some stupid reason like that, like they said the orange and white road stripes on the updated 10 livery is correspond to the XLines 84/85.  
The reasoning is not at all obvious, especially to the public so why not just pick colours that go together well.

If Go North East retain the Hexham contracts next year, I'd not be surprised if we saw an orange and blue Tynedale Links, which will tie the 10, X84/X85 and local services together... What's stupid about that?

(05 Oct 2021, 1:43 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Probably some stupid reason like that, like they said the orange and white road stripes on the updated 10 livery is correspond to the XLines 84/85.  
The reasoning is not at all obvious, especially to the public so why not just pick colours that go together well.

I was thinking that. But we already have the East Gateshead Rider colours. The front of the Red Kite Ranger looks similar to the Gateshead Rider so a similar red at the back would look the same as the Gateshead Rider and then god knows how many people would go. "Looks the same as a Gateshead Rider "

I will give my opinion though to something. I do like the names
East Gateshead Rider,Orbit,Loop
Red Kite Ranger
Sunderland District Silver,Blonde, Violet, Cherry,Berries but my god is it a handful to type or even say

There is a rather small range of paint colours to choose from so it is basically a case of finding a pair that work/don't look like s**t.

(05 Oct 2021, 1:48 pm)Train8261 wrote I will give my opinion though to something. I do like the names
East Gateshead Rider,Orbit,Loop
Red Kite Ranger
Sunderland District Silver,Blonde, Violet, Cherry,Berries but my god is it a handful to type or even say

…or to listen to repeatedly on some of their NSAs

(05 Oct 2021, 2:25 pm)ne14ne1 wrote …or to listen to repeatedly on some of their NSAs

Good job they only say Berries, Cherry, etc then…


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(05 Oct 2021, 1:48 pm)Dan wrote If Go North East retain the Hexham contracts next year, I'd not be surprised if we saw an orange and blue Tynedale Links, which will tie the 10, X84/X85 and local services together... What's stupid about that?

Is this for the tynedale links only? Also what other contracts are up next year.

(05 Oct 2021, 2:29 pm)Dan wrote Good job they only say Berries, Cherry, etc then…


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Not for the rest
This is the East Gateshead Loop 94 service to Gateshead 
This is the East Gateshead Rider 58 service to Heworth 
By the time it actually finishes. It's already passed the stop it's meant to say

(05 Oct 2021, 2:25 pm)ne14ne1 wrote …or to listen to repeatedly on some of their NSAs

While NSA are good you have to feel sorry for the driver hearing that all day......