(24 Oct 2019, 10:37 am)streetdeckfan wrote
I've always liked 'The 49' branding to be honest, it's very simple and there's no mistaking that it's a 49! I was just honestly surprised they got the NSA right with it and it didn't end up saying "This is 'The 49' 49 service to Gateshead"!
Normally I would say I don't think they'd get rid of a route brand so soon, but they killed The Castles Express after only 3 and a half years!
There would be no mistaking the 49 anyway as the destination displays say its the 49 
but I dont see the point in slapping a big number on and calling it branding.........well stagecoach and Arriva seem to think so anyway
Yes they did but replaced it with something far better!