(17 Apr 2015, 4:15 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote The event will be in the exhibition square, iirc that's where the big bungee cord thingy is, I've seen cars in there before, so I assume that the big silver panels that are in various places across the Centre are the entrances for the cars etc.

If they're saying that they'll be a "selfie bus" there, I assume that'll be the replacement name for "bendy bus". 

There will be a bus there, don't you worry.  

I doubt it, a bus is wider, longer and taller than a car. If a bus is at the event, id be very surprised.

(17 Apr 2015, 4:17 pm)Robert wrote I doubt it, a bus is wider, longer and taller than a car. If a bus is at the event, id be very surprised.

Well I hope that Lee is going, no matter if a bus is there. I know how much he likes his selfies. 

(17 Apr 2015, 4:22 pm)ETommy_1581 wrote Well I hope that Lee is going, no matter if a bus is there. I know how much he likes his selfies. 

Are you refering to the minion one 

(17 Apr 2015, 4:15 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote The event will be in the exhibition square, iirc that's where the big bungee cord thingy is, I've seen cars in there before, so I assume that the big silver panels that are in various places across the Centre are the entrances for the cars etc.

If they're saying that they'll be a "selfie bus" there, I assume that'll be the replacement name for "bendy bus". 

There will be a bus there, don't you worry.  

Are we seriously debating that a Bus is going to be there tomorrow, think it is quite obvious it will be a Cardboard Cut Out.

(17 Apr 2015, 4:25 pm)leestransportphotos wrote Are you refering to the minion one 

I'm referring to you taking photos of every train in a different fashion to everyone else 

There will be some sort of bus there, maybe that train has been painted into Metrocentre X66 livery.

(17 Apr 2015, 12:22 pm)JP6004 wrote http://www.simplygo.com/news/x66-event-a...-18-april/

Herbert, Sherbert and friends loved the new buses - especially now that each of their faces are on the front of a bus!


Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr


5414 was being used for driver familiarisation purposes again at Gateshead this afternoon:
Go North East: 5414 / NK15EOE by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

(17 Apr 2015, 4:36 pm)Dan wrote Herbert, Sherbert and friends loved the new buses - especially now that each of their faces are on the front of a bus!


Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Go North East: NEW Streetlites for intu Metrocentre X66 by danielgrahamm, on Flickr


5414 was being used for driver familiarisation purposes again at Gateshead this afternoon:
Go North East: 5414 / NK15EOE by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Why have they got their tax disc holders on display. I thought vehicles didn't have to display them now since it is all done online

(17 Apr 2015, 4:54 pm)JP6004 wrote Why have they got their tax disc holders on display. I thought vehicles didn't have to display them now since it is all done online

I think they still have to show the Operators Licence.

There's all that waste space below the tiny rear windows of a Streetlite yet they put the X66 right across the window! I'll say it again, windows are for looking out of and letting in light, not for blocking with badly designed graphics.

(17 Apr 2015, 4:57 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote There's all that waste space below the tiny rear windows of a Streetlite yet they put the X66 right across the window! I'll say it again, windows are for looking out of and letting in light, not for blocking with badly designed graphics.

I would not say they were 'badly designed graphics'

They are badly designed because they cover the windows.

(17 Apr 2015, 4:57 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote There's all that waste space below the tiny rear windows of a Streetlite yet they put the X66 right across the window! I'll say it again, windows are for looking out of and letting in light, not for blocking with badly designed graphics.

The vinyls at the back section are in contravision - customers can easily see out of the windows. This, paired with the LED lighting, provides more than enough light in the vehicle.  

(17 Apr 2015, 5:01 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote They are badly designed because they cover the windows

That doesnt mean the graphics are bad. The positioning of them is what you mean.

(17 Apr 2015, 5:02 pm)Dan wrote The vinyls at the back section are in contravision - customers can easily see out of the windows. This, paired with the LED lighting, provides more than enough light in the vehicle.  

Listen, Dan, all we want to know about these..., these, monstrosities, are if one or more are going to be attendance at intu Metrocentre tomorrow?

You cannot see properly through contravision. The highlight of a bus journey for most people is to look out of the windows. Contravision spoils the view, and covering the windows is totally unnecessary. You can design a perfectly good livery or brand without covering the windows. All passengers deserve a good view.

(17 Apr 2015, 5:06 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote You cannot see properly through contravision. The highlight of a bus journey for most people is to look out of the windows. Contravision spoils the view, and covering the windows is totally unnecessary. You can design a perfectly good livery or brand without covering the windows. All passengers deserve a good view.

Not much to see between Gateshead and the Metrocentre....

(17 Apr 2015, 5:05 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Listen, Dan, all we want to know about these..., these, monstrosities, are if one or more are going to be attendance at intu Metrocentre tomorrow?

Get yourself down there tomorrow and you'll see! You'll be able to pick up a goodie bag and grab a 'selfie' while you're at it, too.  

(17 Apr 2015, 5:06 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote You cannot see properly through contravision. The highlight of a bus journey for most people is to look out of the windows. Contravision spoils the view, and covering the windows is totally unnecessary. You can design a perfectly good livery or brand without covering the windows. All passengers deserve a good view.

Who exactly wants to look at Riverside, Handy Drive, Dunston, CentreLink, Askew Road and Gateshead exactly?

(17 Apr 2015, 5:05 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Listen, Dan, all we want to know about these..., these, monstrosities, are if one or more are going to be attendance at intu Metrocentre tomorrow?

Casually Headbutts the Bedroom Wall repeatedly until one has a Concussion, Already said in a previous post it will be a Cardboard Cut Out, getting as bad as Bazza for reading Forum Posts Tommy  .

(17 Apr 2015, 5:07 pm)Dan wrote Get yourself down there tomorrow and you'll see! You'll be able to pick up a goodie bag and grab a 'selfie' while you're at it, too.  

I'm sending Lee Calder to get my goodie bags, he loves selfies so it's win win. 

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(17 Apr 2015, 5:09 pm)Malarkey wrote Casually Headbutts the Bedroom Wall repeatedly until one has a Concussion, Already said in a previous post it will be a Cardboard Cut Out, getting as bad as Bazza for reading Forum Posts Tommy  .

Is there going to be fireworks and buses at the event too? 

(17 Apr 2015, 5:09 pm)Malarkey wrote Casually Headbutts the Bedroom Wall repeatedly until one has a Concussion, Already said in a previous post it will be a Cardboard Cut Out, getting as bad as Bazza for reading Forum Posts Tommy  .

Was never confirmed though?

Pedantic, irrelevant and incorrect. The view of the Tyne and the bridges from the X66 route is attractive and impressive and I'd have thought enthusiasts may have liked to view the depot.

(17 Apr 2015, 5:07 pm)citaro5284 wrote Not much to see between Gateshead and the Metrocentre....

You stole my line. 

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(17 Apr 2015, 5:13 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote Pedantic, irrelevant and incorrect. The view of the Tyne and the bridges from the X66 route is  attractive and impressive and I'd have thought enthusiasts may have liked to view the depot.

That's the job of a bus stop, you ring the bell and get of the bus. 

(17 Apr 2015, 5:09 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote I'm sending Lee Calder to get my goodie bags, he loves selfies so it's win win. 

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Is there going to be fireworks and buses at the event too? 

Intu might deem that as an act of Terrorism and call in the Bomb Squad, bad enough seeing 4 Middle Aged Metronomes prancing about.

(17 Apr 2015, 5:13 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote Pedantic, irrelevant and incorrect. The view of the Tyne and the bridges from the X66 route is  attractive and impressive and I'd have thought enthusiasts may have liked to view the depot.

But your problem has been answered...you can see out of the rear windows. Why are you still complaining?

(17 Apr 2015, 5:10 pm)Robert wrote Was never confirmed though?

Common Sense would make you think that a Bus wasnt going to be in Attendence when they are holding the event inside of the MetroCentre, the "Selfie Bus" in itself should of been the giveaway.

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(17 Apr 2015, 5:19 pm)Robert wrote But your problem has been answered...you can see out of the rear windows. Why are you still complaining?

Still pissed off the X3 got Withdrawn.

(17 Apr 2015, 5:20 pm)Malarkey wrote Common Sense would make you think that a Bus wasnt going to be in Attendence when they are holding the event inside of the MetroCentre, the "Selfie Bus" in itself should of been the giveaway.

Bit stupid for me to ask that but what if they do take a bus in there? If there is an actual bus there, well...i'll let you decide the rest.

You cannot see properly through contravision.

(17 Apr 2015, 5:26 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote You cannot see properly through contravision.

General question: What is the chances of you using the X66 at least once every month?

I'd have hoped GNE would have held an open day for Enthusiasts, to showcase this year's order. Similar to what Stagecoach did last year with the gas buses. It'd have been a decent outing to have a chat with management and those who design the services and such.

It would also be a nice photo opportunity. Especially for those of us who don't help ourselves (trespass) into the depots regardless.