(16 Feb 2016, 1:16 pm)Michael wrote Will GNE be doing a launch for the new X21 buses and brand?, if so when will it be?
(16 Feb 2016, 3:39 pm)Venturego wrote Will have to be sometime after 1st March, (for start of service) as buses are registered NK16 xxx, and are therefore not able to run without tradeplates until 1st day of registration being 1st March for "16" reg plates
(16 Feb 2016, 4:00 pm)Davie wrote Me and Dan were told on Saturday that 3942 and 3943 were joining 3941 at Percy Main. Does anyone know if it's true or not?I could see that happening, really they are surplus to requirements at Riverside, they have 3963 and 3964 so really they do nothing at present other than very occasionally come out on the TTX or TEN.
(16 Feb 2016, 4:03 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I could see that happening, really they are surplus to requirements at Riverside, they have 3963 and 3964 so really they do nothing at present other than very occasionally come out on the TTX or TEN.I could see 3942, but 3943 is part if the X1 PVR Monday - Friday.
(16 Feb 2016, 4:00 pm)Davie wrote Me and Dan were told on Saturday that 3942 and 3943 were joining 3941 at Percy Main. Does anyone know if it's true or not?
(16 Feb 2016, 9:55 am)Davie wrote Cheers, Dan.Repaint?
There was a Red Arrows branded B9 in Saltmedows yesterday. No idea why it was there however.
(16 Feb 2016, 3:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote I think, even without the number thing, that it is pretty obvious that they will enter service after March 1st given that only 1 has arrived out of 7. Then you have preparations and driver familiarisation to do. Not going to get all that done in 13 days.
(16 Feb 2016, 7:44 am)DanPicken wrote When will 6032 go for a repaint?
(16 Feb 2016, 8:23 am)Adrian wrote I have to admit I can't see the logic behind that one. The new and improved Red Arrows brand has been launched in print, so I'd have thought they'd want the buses branded up asap...
(16 Feb 2016, 4:30 pm)Dan wrote It arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into Go North East's corporate livery five days ago - killing two birds with one stone, so to speak, as it was already at Saltmeadows Road for some work.If there are 3 red arrows there they might as well stay there to get repainted then return to Washington
I think it's a case of it being difficult to get the Red Arrows off for repaint at the moment.
Three Volvo B9TLs are presently off the road - one for a mechanical fault, one for a window repair (which is the example which has been sighted at Saltmeadows Rd), and one for PSV test. One was also used this morning for Next Stop Announcement testing.
This is why two buses (3872 and 3885) were on loan to Washington Depot today, which weren't required at their 'home depots' due to schools being off.
They probably planned to have the majority repainted and re-branded in line with the service changes at the end of the month, but best laid plans and all...
