(09 Nov 2013, 5:09 pm)busman101 wrote Don't get too excited, especially if you're off to Lumiere and if you are, park at either Sniperley, Belmont, Merryoaks or Howlands ! Plus, there's the extra 21's & X21's as well !!!

They aren't seriously putting DAFs on the short Durham - Birtley runs are they? I was planning to catch one

(09 Nov 2013, 2:28 pm)aureolin wrote I actually think GNE are starting to crack it with their branding. Easy on the eye and effective. Rather than painful and tatty.

Go North East are definatly starting to up their game regarding route branding. Not long ago they started applying tatty and horrible brandings to buses, for example ''The Centurion'' and ''The Pronto''. However, more recently they have started having fantastic brandings like the ''Citylink'' branding on the Versas and ''Drifter'' branding on the Streetlites.

However, old route branding was considerably better. The old Route19 branding on the Solars was fantastic. Along with the ''Angel'' and the old X10 brandings.

For whoever asked, the 689 is part of the ''Venture'' network.

You'll all be impressed with the Lambton Worm livery too.

(09 Nov 2013, 5:23 pm)Dan wrote You'll all be impressed with the Lambton Worm livery too.

Hint that you have seen it already :p

Branding seems to be getting better, looking forward seen how the cobolt clipper and fab 56 brands turns out on the deckers.

I hope they drop the flowers... lol

(09 Nov 2013, 5:03 pm)busman101 wrote Somebody's got to do the ironing !

There won't be much ironing for him to do if it is just a couple of Wonderwoman outfits.

Just hope the VentureMan outfits aren't too tight of a fit :s

Just need the 71 branded up as the 'Fencehouses Clipper' now.

(09 Nov 2013, 5:26 pm)Michael wrote Hint that you have seen it already :p

Branding seems to be getting better, looking forward seen how the cobolt clipper and fab 56 brands turns out on the deckers.

I hope they drop the flowers... lol

You can all see it too in 30 mins
Suits the Versa well.

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Just need the 71 branded up as the 'Fencehouses Clipper' now.

, im hoping to see the 26 branded as the Black Cat's... if the proposed changes happens along with the 9 and X36

(09 Nov 2013, 5:23 pm)Dan wrote You'll all be impressed with the Lambton Worm livery too.

As far as ive been told by GNE that all brands will be getting refreshed and revamped.

Hope GNE get some more of those solos for Peterlee, and get rid of the east durham brand and have the solos branded as OK Way.

(09 Nov 2013, 5:29 pm)aureolin wrote Just need the 71 branded up as the 'Fencehouses Clipper' now.

Now howay, imagine GNE investing in that route.
Hell will freeze over before a range of attractive ticketing options and vehicles from this century are used on a daily basis on the 71 :p

(09 Nov 2013, 5:30 pm)Dan wrote You can all see it too in 30 mins
Suits the Versa well.

:p it better haha

(09 Nov 2013, 5:35 pm)cbma06 wrote As far as ive been told by GNE that all brands will be getting refreshed and revamped.

Hope GNE get some more of those solos for Peterlee, and get rid of the east durham brand and have the solos branded as OK Way.

Thats good that they are refreshing the brands, theirs some terrible ones.... East Durham, Fab 57.

Do u know if GNE are gonna drop the flowers off the Fab 56?

(09 Nov 2013, 5:20 pm)gtomlinson wrote They aren't seriously putting DAFs on the short Durham - Birtley runs are they? I was planning to catch one

No man, they're going on the New College P&R, or 3 of them are anyway - hence the hint on which P&R to use !

(09 Nov 2013, 5:42 pm)busman101 wrote No man, they're going on the New College P&R, or 3 of them are anyway - hence the hint on which P&R to use !

Should really be a 'Park & Rattle' then.

(09 Nov 2013, 5:36 pm)Michael wrote :p it better haha

What do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10762513655/

See photograph on link above for the new Lambton Worm livery.

(09 Nov 2013, 6:20 pm)Dan wrote What do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10762513655/

See photograph on link above for the new Lambton Worm livery.

That actually looks awesome.

(09 Nov 2013, 6:20 pm)Dan wrote What do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10762513655/

See photograph on link above for the new Lambton Worm livery.

Im on my phone but it looks better than the daf version of it

(09 Nov 2013, 6:23 pm)aureolin wrote That actually looks awesome.

You've all obviously seen what the green looks like in daylight, and it contrasts with the black from the Versa quite well. Although it's pretty much the same as the current livery, it looks much more modern and slick on the Versa.
Top marks from me, GNE!

(09 Nov 2013, 6:20 pm)Dan wrote What do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10762513655/

See photograph on link above for the new Lambton Worm livery.

Looks nice

Wonder if the 39 will be uploaded to the simplicity tab, it seems pointless to cause its gonna be a mixed bus route along side the versa's...
Seems pointless using them on the 39, they could be used on the 38 so that can join the Simplicity brand.

On a different note just noticed the Doxford bramd has being removed from the simplygo site but is still in the Doxford Clipper timetable.

(09 Nov 2013, 6:20 pm)Dan wrote What do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10762513655/

See photograph on link above for the new Lambton Worm livery.

That's the reason that I've said that it would be such a shame to lose the brand from GNE's fleet. That looks really good and suits the Versa's very well. Excellent I wasn't expecting the to be branded tonight. Is 8302-8305 all branded now or was it just 8304? Such a good branded, I'm sure passengers in Chester will be pleased with that! I've always liked the Versa, I'm glad the 61 are keeping there's.

(09 Nov 2013, 6:33 pm)CatsFast101 wrote That's the reason that I've said that it would be such a shame to lose the brand from GNE's fleet. That looks really good and suits the Versa's very well. Excellent I wasn't expecting the to be branded tonight. Is 8302-8305 all branded now or was it just 8304? Such a good branded, I'm sure passengers in Chester will be pleased with that! I've always liked the Versa, I'm glad the 61 are keeping there's.

8302 was done this morning and put out into service tonight, 8303 was being done tonight after being taken out of service, 8304 was done before service today and has been out all day I believe, 8305 was sent to Chester a few days ago I think for familiarisation and I'm led to believe that was branded early this morning too.

Expect them to be out on the interworking 28/34 tomorrow.

Versas on the 28 Oooh

Have GNE got a new agency or in house designer for the brands? Things have improved

(09 Nov 2013, 6:44 pm)Dan wrote 8302 was done this morning and put out into service tonight, 8303 was being done tonight after being taken out of service, 8304 was done before service today and has been out all day I believe, 8305 was sent to Chester a few days ago I think for familiarisation and I'm led to believe that was branded early this morning too.

Expect them to be out on the interworking 28/34 tomorrow.

I thought they may use the Versa's on the 28/34 tomorrow, however the 28 route could quite literally kill those Versa's! I'm sure 8305 was out yesterday mind?

No Versa's on the 28 / 34A cycle this morning Solar's 4957 and 4959 are out and I should be able to confirm the third allocation when it goes out on the next 34A in half an hour.
EDIT: The one that I missed earlier is 4958 just back into CLS from a 34A and due out on the 28 at 11.47.

(10 Nov 2013, 10:21 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote No Versa's on the 28 / 34A cycle this morning Solar's 4957 and 4959 are out and I should be able to confirm the third allocation when it goes out on the next 34A in half an hour.

No Versas on 39 either. Solars 4934/35/64 have been allocated.

(10 Nov 2013, 10:21 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote No Versa's on the 28 / 34A cycle this morning Solar's 4957 and 4959 are out and I should be able to confirm the third allocation when it goes out on the next 34A in half an hour.

8302 - 8304 are still sitting at Deptford this morning.

(10 Nov 2013, 10:55 am)citaro5284 wrote 8302 - 8304 are still sitting at Deptford this morning.

Gonna be a long day for transfers if they still haven't gone.

(09 Nov 2013, 6:20 pm)Dan wrote What do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10762513655/

See photograph on link above for the new Lambton Worm livery.

Iv'e had a proper look this morning because last night i was on my phone, it looks great and i love the writing for the destinations.

Do i see comic san's - everyone's favorite writing style on Microsoft word.

(10 Nov 2013, 10:30 am)Dan wrote No Versas on 39 either. Solars 4934/35/64 have been allocated.

Solars on the 39 on a Sunday?, surprised it's not the remaining darts