(08 Apr 2016, 12:07 pm)S813 FVK wrote I think a few disagreements are heading your way haha.

I think it does look quite tidy and i'm sure its going to be one of those that looks better once its been around for a few weeks.

Of course, people are bound to have varying opinions on the new livery design. We'll no doubt hear the usual moans about branding covering windows, too!

I understand there will be different coloured variations of the loop design, as per the previous design.

It's a vast improvement in my opinion, especially now that we have an actual loop on the bus.

(08 Apr 2016, 12:07 pm)S813 FVK wrote I think a few disagreements are heading your way haha.

I think it does look quite tidy and i'm sure its going to be one of those that looks better once its been around for a few weeks.

I hope so, least it will bring discussion to the forum!

Low Fell is a convoy lovers dream at the moment. Stood outside the Co-Op and there's a Coaster, Nexus 29, a training cadet, an X12 and 5 (yes five!!) Angels battling through the roadworks,

(08 Apr 2016, 12:01 pm)S813 FVK wrote The new loop branding:

Wow

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(08 Apr 2016, 10:56 am)Ambassador wrote 8310 expired and 1001 assisting by the Millennium Bridge. Front bumper is off it too

What has replaced it, just I am eager to catch it, also what time did this happen?

(08 Apr 2016, 12:38 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Wow

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What has replaced it, just I am eager to catch it, also what time did this happen?

Around 12ish. I walked past as 1001 arrived. 8311 picked up the passengers but a plane red Gemini was parked up outside the Law Courts and a Cadet was also there. 

I've got a very grainy photo!

NSA screens aren't working on 6307 but the sound is. Can take a clip of it if Dan or citaro need it

(08 Apr 2016, 12:01 pm)S813 FVK wrote The new loop branding:

Is that a figure of 8 or the topography of Gateshead?

6126 is going around with 'Bus Reversing'on the blind, it's becoming a regular occurrence.

(08 Apr 2016, 12:44 pm)Ambassador wrote Around 12ish. I walked past as 1001 arrived. 8311 picked up the passengers but a plane red Gemini was parked up outside the Law Courts and a Cadet was also there. 

I've got a very grainy photo!

Can I see the picture?
EDIT:What direction was the bus pointing in?

Facing towards Tyne Bridge. Not sure on how to upload the photo, I'm not into photography!

(08 Apr 2016, 1:12 pm)Ambassador wrote Facing towards Tyne Bridge. Not sure on how to upload the photo, I'm not into photography!

Doesn't matter, that's all I need to know, now I just need to check the rare and odd workings thread

(08 Apr 2016, 1:01 pm)LeeCalder wrote 6126 is going around with 'Bus Reversing'on the blind, it's becoming a regular occurrence.

Can you explain more?

(08 Apr 2016, 1:34 pm)citaro5284 wrote Can you explain more?

Just went past it, it literally says "bus reversing" when it is moving forward.

(08 Apr 2016, 1:34 pm)citaro5284 wrote Can you explain more?

I've seen a fee OmniDekka's moving forward with it on now, and i know Davie has a photo of I think a Solar doing exactly the same. I've seen an Angel Gemini going through Birtley with Bus Reversing on the screen also.

Got some quotes from the Facebook page about the new Loop branding (not naming any names, don't want to be involved in a petty argument)- some people can't just take what they've been given:

"That looks horrific"

"That looks so s***e it really does"

"For f*** sake"

"It looks so s***"

"The original Black Loop was the best"

"That looks so s*** that does it really does"

All round good comments I see  

(08 Apr 2016, 2:39 pm)Jackamcardle wrote Got some quotes from the Facebook page about the new Loop branding (not naming any names, don't want to be involved in a petty argument)- some people can't just take what they've been given:
"That looks horrific"

"That looks so s***e it really does"

"For f*** sake"

"It looks so s***"

"The original Black Loop was the best"

"That looks so s*** that does it really does"

I'm surprised "Was this today?" Hasn't been asked yet.

(08 Apr 2016, 2:16 pm)LeeCalder wrote I've seen a fee OmniDekka's moving forward with it on now, and i know Davie has a photo of I think a Solar doing exactly the same. I've seen an Angel Gemini going through Birtley with Bus Reversing on the screen also.

If you's want I'll upload my photograph of it to Flickr if it helps.

(08 Apr 2016, 2:44 pm)Davie wrote If you's want I'll upload my photograph of it to Flickr if it helps.

I bet some people think they have been slipped an acid when they see a bus hurtling towards them - but displaying 'Bus Reversing'.

A definate WTF moment!

Brief reminder, even if we're quoting things please can we refrain from using bad language or, at the very least, censor the swearing in this part of the forum.

This is a family-friendly forum.

(08 Apr 2016, 2:47 pm)Andreos1 wrote I bet some people think they have been slipped an acid when they see a bus hurtling towards them - but displaying 'Bus Reversing'.

A definate WTF moment!

I bet they got a tad bit confused....

Due to an RTA on Newcastle Road in Sunderland, services 9, 20 and X36 diverted via Southwick Rd and Thompson Rd.

(08 Apr 2016, 2:16 pm)LeeCalder wrote I've seen a fee OmniDekka's moving forward with it on now, and i know Davie has a photo of I think a Solar doing exactly the same. I've seen an Angel Gemini going through Birtley with Bus Reversing on the screen also.

The problem relates to when the bus manufacturer has wired the bus up incorrectly - instead of fitting the wire to the reverse signal, it has been fitted to the ignition feed.

The bus reversing sign shouldn't work at Stanley because this wire should not be connected, but because Scania have wired it wrongly, it is shown permanently. Staff at the depot didn't turn on the ignition when updating the destination displays, so didn't notice the problem until the bus went out on the road. 6126 is due to be kept off the road tomorrow morning to be looked at.

It's hardly a regular occurrence, and has happened to about 6 vehicles in total. Less than 1% of the fleet.

Seen 3867 going up coast road today and the front destinations was scrolling Not in service instead of being static.
Shortly followed by 6008 where this didnt take ip the full display.

Do we know when the final olympians are due to be replaced. Surely the scholars which are ran by them could interwork with normal services so they could be withdrawn

(08 Apr 2016, 5:57 pm)JP6004 wrote Do we know when the final olympians are due to be replaced. Surely the scholars which are ran by them could interwork with normal services so they could be withdrawn

Some of Brighton's new buses are supposed to be due to start arriving next month.

Not sure which service will receive them first but once all here, some more Omnidekka's will come free, i would think GNE would want some more to replace the Lolyne's and Olympian's.... unless, GNE have got enough double deckers on the new order list (for 2016/2017) to replace them all by 1.117.

I think Omnidekka's is the most likely bus to replace them though.

(08 Apr 2016, 6:08 pm)Michael wrote Some of Brighton's new buses are supposed to be due to start arriving next month.

Not sure which service will receive them first but once all here, some more Omnidekka's will come free, i would think GNE would want some more to replace the Lolyne's and Olympian's.... unless, GNE have got enough double deckers on the new order list (for 2016/2017) to replace them all by 1.117.

I think Omnidekka's is the most likely bus to replace them though.

Well they have 24 to replace before then. But thought it would have been more cost effective to have them interwork with normal services instead of going to riverside and back etc

(08 Apr 2016, 5:57 pm)JP6004 wrote Do we know when the final olympians are due to be replaced. Surely the scholars which are ran by them could interwork with normal services so they could be withdrawn

3867. 391

(08 Apr 2016, 6:14 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 3867. 391

Normal working

(08 Apr 2016, 6:11 pm)JP6004 wrote Well they have 24 to replace before then. But thought it would have been more cost effective to have them interwork with normal services instead of going to riverside and back etc

I thought it was only around 18 which needed replaced by 1.1.17, might of got my numbers wrong though, known me, probables. 

They should be able to achieve that, if they get the right amount of buses from Brighton - if not NEW buses would have to arrive by 1.1.17... not sure what the time frame is like because as we know, some company's could have orders in already and i'm not sure how orders work once the company receives them.


From Dan's post yesterday in the South East thread - 

I understand 03 and 04 plate East Lancs OmniDekka bodied Scania N94UDs are expected to be cascaded as a result. Would expect these to be the examples route-branded for services 48 (628-633) and 50 (601-03/05) as well as the other examples in the YN04 Gxx series batch.


http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/sh...hp?tid=318&page=8

Nothing is confirmed for the Omnidekka's from Brighton but with GNE getting them before - to me it seems likely they could get more.

(08 Apr 2016, 6:20 pm)Michael wrote I thought it was only around 18 which needed replaced by 1.1.17, might of got my numbers wrong though, known me, probables. 

They should be able to achieve that, if they get the right amount of buses from Brighton - if not NEW buses would have to arrive by 1.1.17... not sure what the time frame is like because as we know, some company's could have orders in already and i'm not sure how orders work once the company receives them.


From Dan's post yesterday in the South East thread - 

I understand 03 and 04 plate East Lancs OmniDekka bodied Scania N94UDs are expected to be cascaded as a result. Would expect these to be the examples route-branded for services 48 (628-633) and 50 (601-03/05) as well as the other examples in the YN04 Gxx series batch.


http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/sh...hp?tid=318&page=8

Nothing is confirmed for the Omnidekka's from Brighton but with GNE getting them before - to me it seems likely they could get more.

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