(02 Oct 2015, 6:33 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote You could always have not clicked the photos or taken screenshots for yourself if you were that bothered...

(02 Oct 2015, 6:44 pm)Drifter60 wrote Can't believe you've done that really.. What concern is it of yours? 
It's not really affecting anyone is it - if the forum moderators decided it was best to remove it then that's an issue for them. 
We have people on here from GNE who could inform the company should it be deemed that information has been leaked which is possibly an internal matter for them. 
I certianly shouldn't think GNE will take much notice of the email.

A forum like this shouldn't be about just keeping bus operators happy...

Can we stop with these kind of posts please? I know 'backseat moderating' isnt really welcmed on the forum but i really don't see what attacking Michael for doing what he thinks was the best thing to do is going to acheive other than start a debate which would be unnecessary.

(02 Oct 2015, 6:49 pm)S813 FVK wrote Can we stop with these kind of posts please? I know 'backseat moderating' isnt really welcmed on the forum but i really don't see what attacking Michael for doing what he thinks was the best thing to do is going to acheive other than start a debate which would be unnecessary.

Point taken - we are going off topic. Just don't see why a leak confirm us as members, if another member does something wrong- it doesn't reflect us a whole. 
But I won't comment further into the issue here.

(02 Oct 2015, 5:51 pm)Michael wrote Already sent an email to GNE about it, waiting to see what they say.... 

Although i was waiting for GNE to release the pictures of the brand, now iv'e seen them, there's no more surprise factor there. Rather it of being GNE than someone else leaking the pictures.

i think you were reading my mind i would only post them if official on simplygo.com thus remember when Indigo brand was revealed i ended up posting a image then Marcus follows up the post with the link that was around Julyish time

but question is how on earth did Jackdriver15 photos were taken from inside the depot ended up on flickr i have noticed example https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@...ateposted/

(02 Oct 2015, 8:21 pm)Diamond One wrote i think you were reading my mind i would only post them if official on simplygo.com thus remember when Indigo brand was revealed i ended up posting a image then Marcus follows up the post with the link that was around Julyish time

but question is how on earth did Jackdriver15 photos were taken from inside the depot ended up on flickr i have noticed example https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@...ateposted/

Not sure Bazza, he said he knows a driver so maybe thats why, not 100% on that though.

(02 Oct 2015, 8:30 pm)Michael wrote Not sure Bazza, he said he knows a driver so maybe thats why, not 100% on that though.

or one of his family members possibly his dad works for the company if i took photos like that i know for a fine fact the company would have a go at me and then other enthusiasts may have a go at me but i wouldn't risk it i would only do it with GNE permission and if the engineer said take a photo and then not to put it on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr i wouldn't dare do it i would simply leave them unedited on PC and not tell anyone cause it can cause controversy taking photos inside the depot

(02 Oct 2015, 8:50 pm)Diamond One wrote or one of his family members possibly his dad works for the company if i took photos like that i know for a fine fact the company would have a go at me and then other enthusiasts may have a go at me but i wouldn't risk it i would only do it with GNE permission and if the engineer said take a photo and then not to put it on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr i wouldn't dare do it i would simply leave them unedited on PC and not tell anyone cause it can cause controversy taking photos inside the depot

Whatever it is, someone, somewhere is probably breaching a non-disclosure agreement.

(02 Oct 2015, 10:05 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Whatever it is, someone, somewhere is probably breaching a non-disclosure agreement.

It looks like they've being deleted.

(02 Oct 2015, 10:16 pm)Michael wrote It looks like they've being deleted.

Still there on Page 6.

Durham Diamond branding looks fantastic I have to say, in regards to the Northern 6 I am going predict that it will use a few Cobalt Clipper B9s if the 309/310 end up with StreetDecks in the near future.

(02 Oct 2015, 10:26 pm)Malarkey wrote Still there on Page 6.

Durham Diamond branding looks fantastic I have to say, in regards to the Northern 6 I am going predict that it will use a few Cobalt Clipper B9s if the 309/310 end up with StreetDecks in the near future.

Ye, sorry meant on his flickr page.

(02 Oct 2015, 10:26 pm)Malarkey wrote Still there on Page 6.

Durham Diamond branding looks fantastic I have to say, in regards to the Northern 6 I am going predict that it will use a few Cobalt Clipper B9s if the 309/310 end up with StreetDecks in the near future.

Think Michael was referring to the images on jackdriver15's Flickr which now looked to have been removed although the designs are still appearing on NEB as the photos have been saved and uploaded as attachments.

(02 Oct 2015, 10:29 pm)Michael wrote Ye, sorry meant on his flickr page.

(02 Oct 2015, 10:30 pm)Jimmi wrote Think Michael was referring to the images on jackdriver15's Flickr which now looked to have been removed although the designs are still appearing on NEB as the photos have been saved and uploaded as attachments.

this is what i get when looking at his flickr page now gone

If it is correct, and Toonlink Omnicities are to be used on X30/X31,  I wonder if Stanley will start to operate the new 12/12A to Winlaton, by interworking at Eldon Square as these will not serve Metrocentre for driver changes.

To compensate Riverside depot, they could takeover the Redkite 45/46 to Consett, allowing changeovers at Metrocentre, thus saving on staff buses to/from Consett.

Begs the question why northern brand when the company have nearly finished all the repaints

(02 Oct 2015, 10:26 pm)Malarkey wrote Still there on Page 6.

Durham Diamond branding looks fantastic I have to say, in regards to the Northern 6 I am going predict that it will use a few Cobalt Clipper B9s if the 309/310 end up with StreetDecks in the near future.

Well, unless some dealer stock B9s can be whipped up from somewhere, it's either got to be the Red Arrows or the Cobalt Clipper where the cascades not only for this service, but the X21 are going to come from.  And to be honest, since 6104 has returned to service, a Fab 56 B9 has been sent but not a Cobalt Clipper one for the mods (to my knowledge). And looking at the business case, GNE won't save any fuel buying E400MMCs for the X1 and I don't think that they would chance a Streetdeck on the X1 either. And of course, I do think that the X21 will need power sockets too owing to Arriva's MAX X12. 

More of an order prediction but was merely replying to a post in this topic.

So looking at the 'Northern' brand has it not occurred to anyone else to zoom in on it. It's says Northern V2 (version 2) which logically makes sense. This isn't a new brand just a new update of the standard northern livery, because if you zoom again it has similar styling to what has been put on the solar Dan showed us this week or last. I think this northern livery is the new one to be rolled out on all the repainted buses and it's just a coincidence that it's used a B9 in the livery net. Just my feelings towards it.

(03 Oct 2015, 2:34 am)Wellsey18 wrote So looking at the 'Northern' brand has it not occurred to anyone else to zoom in on it. It's says Northern V2 (version 2) which logically makes sense. This isn't a new brand just a new update of the standard northern livery, because if you zoom again it has similar styling to what has been put on the solar Dan showed us this week or last. I think this northern livery is the new one to be rolled out on all the repainted buses and it's just a coincidence that it's used a B9 in the livery net. Just my feelings towards it.

Probables is, i think the debate was, whats its allocation going to be.

As much as i love this discussion, the B9s will probably not be replaced on any route for a bit yet. There is no reason to.

(03 Oct 2015, 7:09 am)S813 FVK wrote As much as i love this discussion,  the B9s will probably not be replaced on any route for a bit yet. There is no reason to.

Same here, tbh, the only other service with B9's which could be upgraded to include plugs etc is the "Red Arrows" but i'm not sure they'll replace the ones on their yet... although they replaced the Versa's on the Saltwell Park after 4 years i think with the current Streetlites... think they did the same with the Drifter Versa's to. 

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Does anyone know when 6129/6132 will enter service as:

6129 has being repainted in to "Go North East". 
6132 has had its seats re-trimmed, only needs repainting. 

It also looks like GNE are only re-trimming the seats from the 04 reg plates ones to.

^^^^^

Above info is from our own fleet list =)

(03 Oct 2015, 8:22 am)Michael wrote Same here, tbh, the only other service with B9's which could be upgraded to include plugs etc is the "Red Arrows" but i'm not sure they'll replace the ones on their yet... although they replaced the Versa's on the Saltwell Park after 4 years i think with the current Streetlites... think they did the same with the Drifter Versa's to. 

Thats correct, yes. The ex-Drifter Versas are part of the same batch as the former Saltwell Park versas

I wonder whether the New Northern 6 - will be operated using the current Red Omnideckers, with the New Northern vinyls added.
(I'm sure Dan did mention recently, that the current Omnideckers were painted not that long ago, so would be unlikely to be re-painted again quite so soon)

I'm not saying they aren't getting New/Newer Vehicles for the New Northern 6 route, but might this be the plan for now?



Also as for the Omnicities on the ToonLink, are there enough Red or other Omnicities around to paint Black to meet the PVR of the New ToonLink X30, X31, X32 services.

I can't see them interworking much with the current ToonLink brand, as the Vinyl destinations along the side of the vehicles would be wrong - eg: current ones show = Blackhall Mill - Crawcrook - Winlaton - Blaydon - Newcastle, where as the New ones will need to show destinations for the New Routes = eg: Stanley - Sinniside - Whickham - Newcastle.

I suppose they may only need enough for the PVR of the X30 & X31, as has already been mentioned with the X32 only running at peak times, that will probably be operated by Red spare vehicles.
Abit like the current 11A service Prudhoe - Newcastle, only peak time runnings - Morning journeys to Newcastle are usually operated by X66 branded Streetlites, whereas the evening return journey is operated by a mix of single & Double decker Red vehicles.

8320's front display is blank, nothing is showing.

One day I will get on a Go North East bus and the WiFi will work, sadly today is not that day!

The offending bus today is 5419 on the 128 to Beamish.

(03 Oct 2015, 11:06 am)Jimmi wrote One day I will get on a Go North East bus and the WiFi will work, sadly today is not that day!

The offending bus today is 5419 on the 128 to Beamish.

Who needs WiFi on a route like the 128...admire the scenery man!

Not having a go if it seems that way

(03 Oct 2015, 11:09 am)S813 FVK wrote Who needs WiFi on a route like the 128...admire the scenery man!

Not having a go if it seems that way

Yes, admire the fog!

The thing that made it more annoying was the NSA screen saying that there was free WiFi available, that may be true but I certainly wasn't getting any!

(03 Oct 2015, 11:25 am)Jimmi wrote Yes, admire the fog!

The thing that made it more annoying was the NSA screen saying that there was free WiFi available, that may be true but I certainly wasn't getting any!

Oh haha! Quite clear here at Stanley.

(03 Oct 2015, 11:06 am)Jimmi wrote One day I will get on a Go North East bus and the WiFi will work, sadly today is not that day!

The offending bus today is 5419 on the 128 to Beamish.

(03 Oct 2015, 11:25 am)Jimmi wrote Yes, admire the fog!

The thing that made it more annoying was the NSA screen saying that there was free WiFi available, that may be true but I certainly wasn't getting any!

Unsure what the problem can be as it has been online all morning....

(Fleet) 5419 - GNE Red
(Time Online) - 0d 03:23:53
(Last Contact) - 2015-10-03 12:29:24

(03 Oct 2015, 11:32 am)citaro5284 wrote Unsure what the problem can be as it has been online all morning....

(Fleet) 5419 - GNE Red
(Time Online) - 0d 03:23:53
(Last Contact) - 2015-10-03 12:29:24

I've often wondered how the free WiFi and power sockets are 'worked' on the bus. Does the driver switch them on or is it automatic. There is normally a daily occurrence for me when either the WiFi or the power sockets aren't working and I've thought maybe the driver hasn't 'flicked a switch'

(03 Oct 2015, 11:38 am)ifm001 wrote I've often wondered how the free WiFi and power sockets are 'worked' on the bus. Does the driver switch them on or is it automatic. There is normally a daily occurrence for me when either the WiFi or the power sockets aren't working and I've thought maybe the driver hasn't 'flicked a switch'

Sockets are worked off a switch, wifi is worked off the ignition.

(03 Oct 2015, 11:32 am)citaro5284 wrote Unsure what the problem can be as it has been online all morning....

(Fleet) 5419 - GNE Red
(Time Online) - 0d 03:23:53
(Last Contact) - 2015-10-03 12:29:24

Wasn't showing up in the list of available WiFi networks and I tried a few times over the course of the journey.

Fortunately no problems with the WiFi on 3962.

(03 Oct 2015, 11:42 am)citaro5284 wrote Sockets are worked off a switch, wifi is worked off the ignition.

So therefore. If the sockets aren't working it is simply due to the driver not switching them on. As for WiFi not working obviously as the bus is moving then the ignition is on so in that case it will be fault?