Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - December 2017

[XUP254F]

They are also listed on the NEB fleet list.

Thanks. I seem to have bookmarked an historical list as the deckers stop at 3648:
http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/at...p?aid=6767

[thetravelman]

I noticed a Double Decker dual door Viking on Driver Training duties today in Blaydon. Complete with L plates also.

[pdiddy]

Thanks. I seem to have bookmarked an historical list as the deckers stop at 3648:
http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/at...p?aid=6767

Are there any new Angels out yet!

[EL1TE]

Are there any new Angels out yet!

6319 is. busmad1999 on flickr posted a picture of it

[Charles41]

6319 is. busmad1999 on flickr posted a picture of it

6319 currently on it's way over the high level bridge to Gateshead.

[busmanT]

Are there any new Angels out yet!

6319 entered service at 11.15 today, picture in Birtley-

https://www.flickr.com/photos/apt358/390...ateposted/

[S830OFT]

Anyone know which bored 6319 is on or when it will be next in Newcastle?

[citaro5284]

Anyone know which bored 6319 is on or when it will be next in Newcastle?

It has just left Eldon Square

[S830OFT]

It has just left Eldon Square

For Durham or Chester?

[Pulsar]

For Durham or Chester?

For Chester, left Gateshead about 5 minutes ago.

[S830OFT]

For Chester, left Gateshead about 5 minutes ago.

Past it on 6312, I think it'll be the 16:30 back to Newcastle.

[thetravelman]

Baby Solo - 709 Broken down on Hill Heads Road with Engineers parked behind at around 3:30pm today.

[S830OFT]

6319: https://flic.kr/p/EkLSVQ

[S830OFT]

6319 Video:
https://youtu.be/yDYCDpZRnqE
6319: Photo:
https://flic.kr/p/EkLSVQ

[LeeCalder]

6319 looks decent, but again, until you get to the back, which just looks utterly ridiculous. More unhappy people stood up on the back of the bus, and what's with the two black parts which come all the way down to the bumper? Makes it look as though The Angel logo has been stuck on as an afterthought.

[Andreos1]

6319 looks decent, but again, until you get to the back, which just looks utterly ridiculous. More unhappy people stood up on the back of the bus, and what's with the two black parts which come all the way down to the bumper? Makes it look as though The Angel logo has been stuck on as an afterthought.

What about the seat coverings? 
It just needs a Graeme Murty mask on that headrest!

[mb134]

6319 looks decent, but again, until you get to the back, which just looks utterly ridiculous. More unhappy people stood up on the back of the bus, and what's with the two black parts which come all the way down to the bumper? Makes it look as though The Angel logo has been stuck on as an afterthought.

Looks very cluttered, and I agree with the Angel vinyl looking like an afterthought. Still think Arriva's route 'maps' on the back of their Sapphire vehicles is one of the best ways to go regarding putting stickers on the rear of the bus. 

Pleased to see they've returned to the destination with via points though.

[S813 FVK]

Looks very cluttered, and I agree with the Angel vinyl looking like an afterthought. Still think Arriva's route 'maps' on the back of their Sapphire vehicles is one of the best ways to go regarding putting stickers on the rear of the bus. 

Not just Arriva who do that, the majority of the recent Go North East brands have a route map on there too:

Go North East: 5289 / NK08CGE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

I think, in this case, a route like the above was probably the best to take. While I understand what they are trying to do with the pictures, I think the execution could have been better (ie making the bus seem like a pleasant environment, rather than a cramped one that involves standing).

[mb134]

Not just Arriva who do that, the majority of the recent Go North East brands have a route map on there too:

Go North East: 5289 / NK08CGE by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

I think, in this case, a route like the above was probably the best to take. While I understand what they are trying to do with the pictures, I think the execution could have been better (ie making the bus seem like a pleasant environment, rather than a cramped one that involves standing).

Arriva just sprang to mind being from an Arriva dominated area. 


I think, had they gone for the route 'map' (such as those in the picture), they could have kept the old roller blind-esque displays, on the rear at least. I agree with much of what has been said regarding the pictures, I don't enjoy standing up on a 5 minute journey into the city centre, never mind (what could potentially be) Durham to Newcastle!

[Ds1197]

Seen 2 streetdecks in Low fell I'm guessing they were heading for Chester-le-Street depot