(14 Sep 2019, 10:22 pm)streetdeckfan wrote

It definitely would have made more sense, but what Dan said above does also make sense, if they wanted to keep the X-Lines launch on track, then they needed to start the repaints now, and that means mixing batches.

But, I do think it would be possible in the future to move them around, I'd imagine the most expensive part of the paint job would be the metallic gold, which stays the same on all the X-Lines, so it wouldn't really be too costly to repaint the back portion and replace the vinyls at a later date.

Then again, I honestly don't see what the rush was for launching X-Lines, unless it's purely because MG wanted a fancy new bus to take him around to and show off at events!

What rush? MG been at GNE for over a year now.....I imagine a lot of planning has gone into this and best solution was found. However why not launch Xlines on X21 when they are receiving new buses. Would be stupid having 2 xlines and Castles Express brand on same route. Probably why repaints started in August