Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015
(08 Jul 2015, 9:52 am)Malarkey Both 4976 & 8269 Broken Down on Doxford Park, 4976 has been Repaired and went to pick up Service probs at Hartlepool, while 8269 has been replaced by 628, not sure if its on the 33 or 39 though, furthermore more 3879 is on the 39.
(08 Jul 2015, 7:35 pm)big mac It's a bit confusing the way they have worded it. The Gateshead Area I think is referring to anywhere on the current Quaylink route into Newcastle city centre, and the Gateshead single is anywhere on the current Orbit route into Newcastle. It certainly isn't made clear from the website though.
(09 Jul 2015, 3:20 pm)Malarkey 8336 (NK11 HJG) has been Branded for the Revised Quaylink
Frontal Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Rear Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Photos By Dans Bus Photos on Flickr
(08 Jul 2015, 9:52 am)Malarkey Both 4976 & 8269 Broken Down on Doxford Park, 4976 has been Repaired and went to pick up Service probs at Hartlepool, while 8269 has been replaced by 628, not sure if its on the 33 or 39 though, furthermore more 3879 is on the 39.
(08 Jul 2015, 7:35 pm)big mac It's a bit confusing the way they have worded it. The Gateshead Area I think is referring to anywhere on the current Quaylink route into Newcastle city centre, and the Gateshead single is anywhere on the current Orbit route into Newcastle. It certainly isn't made clear from the website though.
(09 Jul 2015, 3:20 pm)Malarkey 8336 (NK11 HJG) has been Branded for the Revised Quaylink
Frontal Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Rear Shot - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthe...ateposted/
Photos By Dans Bus Photos on Flickr
(09 Jul 2015, 4:34 pm)Dan Much prefer the purple version to the green one.
Still not 100% on the rear of these branded Optare Versas, mind. To the average customer, it will look like the purple and green vinyls are actually paint, so in my opinion, they could think that that part of the bus has not been painted at all.
Other than that - they're spot on!
(09 Jul 2015, 4:34 pm)Dan Much prefer the purple version to the green one.
Still not 100% on the rear of these branded Optare Versas, mind. To the average customer, it will look like the purple and green vinyls are actually paint, so in my opinion, they could think that that part of the bus has not been painted at all.
Other than that - they're spot on!
(09 Jul 2015, 4:45 pm)Jimmi Yeah I am not keen on the yellow rear bumper, to me it looks like it has had a replacement panel fitted and are either awaiting vinyls to place on top or have painted it the wrong colour.
Other than that I think it actually looks quite good, think the purple is better although there is nothing wrong with the green.
(09 Jul 2015, 4:45 pm)Jimmi Yeah I am not keen on the yellow rear bumper, to me it looks like it has had a replacement panel fitted and are either awaiting vinyls to place on top or have painted it the wrong colour.
Other than that I think it actually looks quite good, think the purple is better although there is nothing wrong with the green.
Go North East is supporting this year's LGBT Pride Festival with a specially-designed bus.
Based on the new Quaylink livery, and incorporating the LGBT rainbow, the bus will be at the Pride Festival at Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Saturday 18 July, along with the company's promotional team. Go North East will be bringing along a 'selfie bus', games, and face painting. As usual, there will be a give-away too. The main aim is to have some fun, and the more that come, the better!
Beyond the festival the bus will become a regular sight on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, as part of the new Quaylink service.
As an aside, the latest Optare Versas to arrive at Saltmeadows Road for repaint include former "Orbit" branded 8330 (NK11 HDO) and 8331 (NK11 HJX).
(09 Jul 2015, 4:58 pm)Dan Go North East is supporting this year's LGBT Pride Festival with a specially-designed bus.
Based on the new Quaylink livery, and incorporating the LGBT rainbow, the bus will be at the Pride Festival at Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Saturday 18 July, along with the company's promotional team. Go North East will be bringing along a 'selfie bus', games, and face painting. As usual, there will be a give-away too. The main aim is to have some fun, and the more that come, the better!
Beyond the festival the bus will become a regular sight on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, as part of the new Quaylink service.
(09 Jul 2015, 4:58 pm)Dan Go North East is supporting this year's LGBT Pride Festival with a specially-designed bus.
Based on the new Quaylink livery, and incorporating the LGBT rainbow, the bus will be at the Pride Festival at Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Saturday 18 July, along with the company's promotional team. Go North East will be bringing along a 'selfie bus', games, and face painting. As usual, there will be a give-away too. The main aim is to have some fun, and the more that come, the better!
Beyond the festival the bus will become a regular sight on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, as part of the new Quaylink service.
(09 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS So essentially, will this be the spare bus for the Quaylink services?
(09 Jul 2015, 5:04 pm)South Tyne Lad No, This will be part of the PVR I should think?
(09 Jul 2015, 5:04 pm)South Tyne Lad No, This will be part of the PVR I should think?
(09 Jul 2015, 4:58 pm)Dan Go North East is supporting this year's LGBT Pride Festival with a specially-designed bus.
Based on the new Quaylink livery, and incorporating the LGBT rainbow, the bus will be at the Pride Festival at Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Saturday 18 July, along with the company's promotional team. Go North East will be bringing along a 'selfie bus', games, and face painting. As usual, there will be a give-away too. The main aim is to have some fun, and the more that come, the better!
Beyond the festival the bus will become a regular sight on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, as part of the new Quaylink service.
As an aside, the latest Optare Versas to arrive at Saltmeadows Road for repaint include former "Orbit" branded 8330 (NK11 HDO) and 8331 (NK11 HJX).
(09 Jul 2015, 4:58 pm)Dan Go North East is supporting this year's LGBT Pride Festival with a specially-designed bus.
Based on the new Quaylink livery, and incorporating the LGBT rainbow, the bus will be at the Pride Festival at Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Saturday 18 July, along with the company's promotional team. Go North East will be bringing along a 'selfie bus', games, and face painting. As usual, there will be a give-away too. The main aim is to have some fun, and the more that come, the better!
Beyond the festival the bus will become a regular sight on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, as part of the new Quaylink service.
As an aside, the latest Optare Versas to arrive at Saltmeadows Road for repaint include former "Orbit" branded 8330 (NK11 HDO) and 8331 (NK11 HJX).
(09 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS So essentially, will this be the spare bus for the Quaylink services?
(09 Jul 2015, 5:28 pm)S813 FVK I wonder how long it will take for Riverside to cross mix the brands (Q1/Q2 versa on Q3 vice versa)
(09 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS So essentially, will this be the spare bus for the Quaylink services?
(09 Jul 2015, 5:28 pm)S813 FVK I wonder how long it will take for Riverside to cross mix the brands (Q1/Q2 versa on Q3 vice versa)
(09 Jul 2015, 6:18 pm)aureolin I guess the brand design gives them flexibility to re-brand one for special events. Good on GNE for getting involved.
(09 Jul 2015, 6:18 pm)aureolin I guess the brand design gives them flexibility to re-brand one for special events. Good on GNE for getting involved.
(09 Jul 2015, 6:18 pm)aureolin I guess the brand design gives them flexibility to re-brand one for special events. Good on GNE for getting involved.
It'll be interesting to see. GNE are certainly a lot better at managing vehicle allocations these days, and I can imagine the commercial team wouldn't be best pleased to see it happening unless absolutely necessary. Especially given the effort they appear to be making to re-design/re-brand/re-launch the Quaylink services.
(09 Jul 2015, 6:18 pm)aureolin I guess the brand design gives them flexibility to re-brand one for special events. Good on GNE for getting involved.
It'll be interesting to see. GNE are certainly a lot better at managing vehicle allocations these days, and I can imagine the commercial team wouldn't be best pleased to see it happening unless absolutely necessary. Especially given the effort they appear to be making to re-design/re-brand/re-launch the Quaylink services.
(09 Jul 2015, 6:36 pm)Diamond One i think either 8328 or 8329 will gain this livery
(09 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS So essentially, will this be the spare bus for the Quaylink services?
