(15 Dec 2013, 10:10 am)Michael wrote Has any of the Versa's for the South Tyne being branded yet?
Not yet - I suspect that branding will commence once all are complete.
Unlike 8306-09 at Deptford, the South Tyne does not need to wait for service changes before branding can commence.
(15 Dec 2013, 10:10 am)Michael wrote By a driver this morning the B9's for the 56 will be out in by middle of next week, this was him telling this to an old couple.
Not sure if it's true as its from a driver
I suspect it is correct.
On the subject of the B9s, nine were spotted at Heysham today (including the first red one!) - no doubt with more to arrive through the week. This is most likely because Wrights will not work on Week 52 (w/c 23rd December).
Go North East NL63XBV – http://smu.gs/18trNAj
Go North East NL63XBW - http://smu.gs/1j8VF9J
Go North East NL63YCK - http://smu.gs/18trRzX
Go North East NL63YCO - http://smu.gs/1fvO3Jx
Go North East NL63YHO - http://smu.gs/1fvO4NC
Go North East NL63YHT - http://smu.gs/1bHpTGU
Go North East NL63YHU - http://smu.gs/1fvO93H
Go North East NL63YHV - http://smu.gs/1b7OtRh
Go North East NL63YJD – http://smu.gs/1fvOe7F
If I am correct, this means that only six more B9s need to be sent to Heysham until all B9s have departed Wrights: 3x orange and 3x red.
I have also updated the earlier posted news article to reflect this.
(15 Dec 2013, 10:10 am)Michael wrote Thanks for the pics of the new depot Dan, it looks like its nearly complete! =D
It looks very posh indeed! If anyone hasn't been down to see it in recent weeks - check out how much work has been done. It's so big, it's unreal.