The Northern brand itself is great but would be better if the front was branded also. I'll try and find both of them tomorrow to see it with my own eyes then I can make a 'proper' judgement.

(30 Oct 2015, 3:39 pm)GX03 SVC wrote The Northern brand itself is great but would be better if the front was branded also. I'll try and find both of them tomorrow to see it with my own eyes then I can make a 'proper' judgement.

It serves it's purpose, and that's the main thing.

It looks good, especially the back.

(30 Oct 2015, 3:39 pm)GX03 SVC wrote The Northern brand itself is great but would be better if the front was branded also. I'll try and find both of them tomorrow to see it with my own eyes then I can make a 'proper' judgement.

I saw 6128 in the flesh today, and I agree about the front being a little plain. It's the part of the bus that all of your customers see as it's approaching, so would have been ideal to put something on the front in my opinion.


I quite like what Brighton & Hove do on their upper-deck windscreens (see below). Perhaps some taglines like the ones on the 56 and 309/310 would have worked well.

Brighton & Hove: 632 / YN04GKE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

I forgot to mention this earlier, but 3875 has a pink panel on the driver's side, and it looks horrendous.

(30 Oct 2015, 3:57 pm)Dan wrote I quite like what Brighton & Hove do on their upper-deck windscreens (see below). Perhaps some taglines like the ones on the 56 and 309/310 would have worked well.

It's the little details that make them stand out. Arriva had something similar not that long ago promoting the eco-friendly buses, it also tied in with "Frankenbus" which is used on timetables and promotional material.

(30 Oct 2015, 12:23 pm)Davie wrote So has 6125. Photo copyright to Garry Devlin.

Quite like it

(30 Oct 2015, 12:01 pm)Dan wrote Scania OmniDekka 6128 is the first to receive Northern branding.

Go North East: 6128 / GX03SVC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(30 Oct 2015, 4:39 pm)Dan wrote Go North East: 6128 / GX03SVC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Still agree more could be added to the brand.

(30 Oct 2015, 4:04 pm)Davie wrote I forgot to mention this earlier, but 3875 has a pink panel on the driver's side, and it looks horrendous.

Above the wheel arch?
Noticed it earlier. It did stand out a mile like.

(30 Oct 2015, 4:44 pm)Andreos1 wrote Above the wheel arch?
Noticed it earlier. It did stand out a mile like.

Aye, it certainly doesn't look the best!

(30 Oct 2015, 4:42 pm)Michael wrote Still agree more could be added to the brand.

Could do with having "Northern" on the front, I think because it's the same colour as the corporate livery and the front has nothing to show that it is a "Northern" branded bus and really I think the front of the bus is where the most attention should be drawn to as on most cases it's the part of the bus you are most likely to see.

(30 Oct 2015, 4:39 pm)Dan wrote Go North East: 6128 / GX03SVC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

looks ok was gonna get this today but i had a hospital appointment and tomorrow am at a halloween party sunday as all of us know Sunday service so Monday or Sunday will do

Just seen SimpliCity 8319 on service 2 to Silksworth, front destination is flickering on/off and the service number is not showing.

(30 Oct 2015, 4:39 pm)Dan wrote Go North East: 6128 / GX03SVC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Like it, suits the bus, agree with Michael, needs more added

Hexham @ 0700
555 688 for Allenheads
559 74 for Newcastle
5210 680 for Bellingham
6079 10 for Newcastle

Are percy main due any bus transfers/new buses

(31 Oct 2015, 8:43 am)dannygee wrote Are percy main due any bus transfers/new buses

I think only the Fab 57 renowns

(31 Oct 2015, 8:43 am)dannygee wrote Are percy main due any bus transfers/new buses

4916/7 have transferred to Percy Main.

(31 Oct 2015, 8:46 am)GX03 SVC wrote 4916/7 have transferred to Percy Main.

What AWFUL buses

(31 Oct 2015, 8:51 am)NK53 TKT wrote What AWFUL buses

What constructive content to post

(31 Oct 2015, 8:51 am)NK53 TKT wrote What AWFUL buses

4917 is not awful it is the best bus around

3874 has returned to Stanley depot and is being used. It was parked up in Stanley Bus Station earlier today.

(31 Oct 2015, 2:52 pm)S813 FVK wrote 3874 has returned to Stanley depot and is being used. It was parked up in Stanley Bus Station earlier today.

They could not get the front destination working yesterday...hope it sorted!

(31 Oct 2015, 3:16 pm)citaro5284 wrote They could not get the front destination working yesterday...hope it sorted!

I didnt see the front so couldnt tell whether it had been fixed or not. Just hope this work on it has improved the performance.

6127 has gained Northern branding for services 6, X70 and X71:

Go North East 6127 Scania N94UD East Lancs OmniDekka. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

(31 Oct 2015, 3:33 pm)S813 FVK wrote 6127 has gained Northern branding for services 6, X70 and X71:

Go North East 6127 Scania N94UD East Lancs OmniDekka. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

Matches the red seats

4948 broke down earlier:

3887's rear destination.

(31 Oct 2015, 5:53 pm)GX03 SVC wrote 3887's rear destination.

Thanks.

He's right 4917 is one of the worst ones along with 5160.

5160 still on road, used around metrocentre if anyone wants last photo, not in service though