What service will 542 be allocated on, just really, really want a ride!!!

(08 Oct 2015, 9:21 pm)S813 FVK wrote Found a bit of an error on the 45/46/47 timetable:

A lot of recent timetables seem to have errors in them see it do it and now red kite

(08 Oct 2015, 5:22 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Saw 5240 with the new vinyls, just didn't look right
Saw the Streetdeck at 17:50 heading west on Scotswood Road towards the Scotswood Bridge, any ideas why?

The Streetdeck was on the 11A it arrived at Ryton with "Not in Service" on the screen but passengers on board.

(09 Oct 2015, 12:08 pm)Text wrote The Streetdeck was on the 11A it arrived at Ryton with "Not in Service" on the screen but passengers on board.

Wonder why it was on the 11A? Its supposed to be allocated to the X9/X10.

(09 Oct 2015, 10:28 am)NK53 TKT wrote What service will 542 be allocated on, just really, really want a ride!!!

Didn't that get withdrawn?

(09 Oct 2015, 12:30 pm)Davie wrote Didn't that get withdrawn?

Its being put back in service as a float vehicle.. i did post yesterday about it lol.

(09 Oct 2015, 12:38 pm)Michael wrote Its being put back in service as a float vehicle.. i did post yesterday about it lol.

Ah. Sorry Michael.

A block of LEDs are not working on Omnidekka 6131 (i think - it was allocated to service 826 tonight if it helps and 6131 was definitely on scholars).

(08 Oct 2015, 5:21 pm)S813 FVK wrote Talking of signal blue mercs, 5293 re-entered service today:
https://flic.kr/p/zyfMdo

is that the same blue as the drifter streetlites? (maybe for service 61?) or an upgrade for service 50

fab57 should only be worthy upgrade to scanias and not citarios

(09 Oct 2015, 4:11 pm)cbma06 wrote is that the same blue as the drifter streetlites? (maybe for service 61?) or an upgrade for service 50

I think they would only go on the 50 if another Citaro is getting painted to make it 6, I think 5337/5338 will be kept at Stanley as spares... especially when they'll only have 1 spare Streetlite at Stanley after changes happen.

As for the 61, i think GNE will stick to the Sliver ones on the service.... yet to be branded though.

Dan just to let you know you still have 547 allocated to Peterlee on the fleet list.

I wonder if Go North East will change the taglines on the 'Red Kite' branded vehicles will be updated to show something like 'Newcastle - Metrocentre - Rowlands Gill - Up to every 10 minutes'

Just a shot in the dark here - I wonder if the Citaros could go on the 5 and 4978-82 can all go on the 57.

(09 Oct 2015, 6:33 pm)Davie wrote Just a shot in the dark here - I wonder if the Citaros could go on the 5 and 4978-82 can all go on the 57.

I think that would be unlikely as they were RELATIVELY recently repainted, Citaros are more likely, plus the Eclipses are of similar nature of the solars that started the brand

(09 Oct 2015, 6:38 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I think that would be unlikely as they were RELATIVELY recently repainted, Citaros are more likely, plus the Eclipses are of similar nature of the solars that started the brand

Maybe the Fab Fifty Seven livery may be dropped and the 5 might get a new branding.

(09 Oct 2015, 6:40 pm)Davie wrote Maybe the Fab Fifty Seven livery may be dropped and the 5 might get a new branding.

That could happen; however, the same thing applies, it used to be South Tyne and that was dropped 2 years ago, and if it got a new brand it would have an awufl name

(09 Oct 2015, 6:42 pm)NK53 TKT wrote That could happen; however, the same thing applies, it used to be South Tyne and that was dropped 2 years ago, and if it got a new brand it would have an awufl name

I think we all know they are probably for the 57, it was just a shot in the dark.

(09 Oct 2015, 6:42 pm)NK53 TKT wrote That could happen; however, the same thing applies, it used to be South Tyne and that was dropped 2 years ago, and if it got a new brand it would have an awufl name

It could have a good brand name if GNE decided to do that, the last 5 or so brands GNE have done, they've been good.

(09 Oct 2015, 6:46 pm)Michael wrote It could have a good brand name if GNE decided to do that, the last 5 or so brands GNE have done, they've been good.

No, no, Michael... You're wrong - all the recent brands are absolutely hideous because they have no meaning, and someone needs to speak to the person who designed them... 

(09 Oct 2015, 6:51 pm)Dan wrote No, no, Michael... You're wrong - all the recent brands are absolutely hideous because they have no meaning, and someone needs to speak to the person who designed them... 

Now if the like system was still in place, you'd have one from me.

#slydigs
#hashtagsonNEB

On a different note, do Go North East brand vehicles up early (using the Toon Links as an example) early to advertise the services even more (and maybe make it out to customers that service changes are coming) or is it just because it will be less convenient to do so closer to the time of the changes?

(09 Oct 2015, 6:54 pm)S813 FVK wrote Now if the like system was still in place, you'd have one from me.

#slydigs
#hashtagsonNEB

On a different note, do Go North East brand vehicles up early (using the Toon Links as an example) early to advertise the services even more (and maybe make it out to customers that service changes are coming) or is it just because it will be less convenient to do so closer to the time of the changes?

Slap on the back of the wrist for me..! I was just complaining about others making sly digs the other day.

There's 40 to 50 vehicles to vinyl up before the changes at the end of the month. It'd be impossible to get it all done in one night, and I'd suggest it's probably best to have the branding in place ready for the changes rather than weeks afterwards. Even though the branding company have been in more or less every night recently, I think they'll be lucky to get every bus branded in time for the changes!

Does the buses to be branded include 5401 or will it be like the Cobalt Clipper where a corporate liveried vehicle (B9) is allocated everyday? It still needs GNE logos like.

(09 Oct 2015, 7:02 pm)Dan wrote Slap on the back of the wrist for me..! I was just complaining about others making sly digs the other day.

There's 40 to 50 vehicles to vinyl up before the changes at the end of the month. It'd be impossible to get it all done in one night, and I'd suggest it's probably best to have the branding in place ready for the changes rather than weeks afterwards. Even though the branding company have been in more or less every night recently, I think they'll be lucky to get every bus branded in time for the changes!

Is it only the 6,16/16A,X30 and X31 buses to be branded... along with 5293-5297 - where ever they are going... 

Has anymore of 5294-97 been repainted?....

(09 Oct 2015, 10:32 am)NK53 TKT wrote A lot of recent timetables seem to have errors in them see it do it and now red kite

The current standalone 47 timetable advertises the service as running every 15 minutes!

(09 Oct 2015, 7:43 pm)Sidthebusbabe wrote The current standalone 47 timetable advertises the service as running every 15 minutes!

Ha, can you tell me a timetable that has the CORRECT info on it 

Trident 3875 has gained a front LED destination display:

Go North East

Due to a broken down bus on St. Michaels Way approaching Priestman roundabout, there are major delays to all services approaching Park Lane.

Services from Chester Road are diverted via The Royalty Gyratory system and Durham Road until the vehicle is recovered.

(10 Oct 2015, 12:34 pm)Michael wrote Go North East

Due to a broken down bus on St. Michaels Way approaching Priestman roundabout, there are major delays to all services approaching Park Lane.

Services from Chester Road are diverted via The Royalty Gyratory system and Durham Road until the vehicle is recovered.

from the image i saw it was a Simplicity versa and a Stagecoach Gas bus

(10 Oct 2015, 1:17 pm)Diamond One wrote from the image i saw it was a Simplicity versa and a Stagecoach Gas bus

So both of them broke down in the same area?, that's random

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(10 Oct 2015, 12:34 pm)Michael wrote Go North East

Due to a broken down bus on St. Michaels Way approaching Priestman roundabout, there are major delays to all services approaching Park Lane.

Services from Chester Road are diverted via The Royalty Gyratory system and Durham Road until the vehicle is recovered.

Go North East
 
Good news, the broken down bus on St. Michaels Way, Sunderland has now been removed from the area.

(10 Oct 2015, 1:26 pm)Michael wrote So both of them broke down in the same area?, that's random.

I think it would have probably a case of one being held up as the one in front had broken down.