(24 Aug 2019, 3:05 pm)missedbus wrote

Might X21GNE find its way onto a Streetdeck?

The X21GNE plate is now in place on 6333.

Go North East 6333 / X21 GNE / NK67 GOC. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

(25 Aug 2019, 3:54 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote

The X21GNE plate is now in place on 6333.

Go North East 6333 / X21 GNE / NK67 GOC. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

The interior blue paint really stands out on the small corner windows upstairs

This photo looks interesting:

Address:

The Sweet Spot

Elizabeth Way

Seaton Carew

Hartlepool

https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9782245376

6333 looks quite smart in the Xlines livery, although I do prefer the look of the CE Streetdecks that don't have the staircase window. It just seems to flow better with the gold all the way along


Still not a fan of the staircase vinyl, but it does look better than the one on the Cobalts

(26 Aug 2019, 5:06 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Still not a fan of the staircase vinyl, but it does look better than the one on the Cobalts

What is the alternative though? A massive empty space that shows every scuff and bit of muck?

(26 Aug 2019, 7:32 pm)Adrian wrote

What is the alternative though? A massive empty space that shows every scuff and bit of muck?

Yes, I think it was fine the way it was, I really liked how simple it was inside.

I love the staircase vinyl. Always liked the vinyls in some of Arriva's vehicles for the 7 and 24. Beautiful Durham scenery - what's not to like?

(26 Aug 2019, 9:46 pm)BusLoverMum wrote I love the staircase vinyl. Always liked the vinyls in some of Arriva's vehicles for the 7 and 24. Beautiful Durham scenery - what's not to like?

IIRC, Arriva's are particularly low resolution so look quite blurry. Hopefully GNE's look a lot better when you get close up

(23 Aug 2019, 5:32 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Looks much smarter!

Always wondered what the point of the rear add with standees a was trying to get across.

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(25 Aug 2019, 12:15 pm)Michael wrote With the school contracts starting the week commencing the 2nd September, will we see many movements from the school fleet?

6915, 6916, 6917, 6918, 6919 & 6932 are at Consett with 6124, 6125, 6131, 6167, 6168 & 6169 leaving. 6133 & 6143 remain but I do wonder if they’ll go before the scholars go back.

(27 Aug 2019, 1:03 pm)Stanleyone wrote

Always wondered what the point of the rear add with standees a was trying to get across.

Wasn't it supposed to show that everyone gets the bus, not just the poor people?

(27 Aug 2019, 1:03 pm)Stanleyone wrote

Always wondered what the point of the rear add with standees a was trying to get across.

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6915, 6916, 6917, 6918, 6919 & 6932 are at Consett with 6124, 6125, 6131, 6167, 6168 & 6169 leaving. 6133 & 6143 remain but I do wonder if they’ll go before the scholars go back.

Go North East 6916 / LX06 EBZ by kieron mathews, on Flickr


Go North East 6915 / LX06 EBV by kieron mathews, on Flickr

6915 & 6916 at Consett this afternoon


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Saw post other day from crook driver saying last day of driving X21 as buses were transferring to Chester that day. Has Crook now closed?

(27 Aug 2019, 3:52 pm)JP6004 wrote Saw post other day from crook driver saying last day of driving X21 as buses were transferring to Chester that day. Has Crook now closed?

Closes this weekend coming

(27 Aug 2019, 3:55 pm)citaro5284 wrote

Closes this weekend coming

Muchas greatly

It's a shame they're closing Crook as it basically confirms they're not going to try and introduce more services down this way

Further pics of inside the new ADL stock currently on the production line: https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...1207622658

(27 Aug 2019, 4:57 pm)ne14ne1 wrote

Further pics of inside the new ADL stock currently on the production line: https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...1207622658

Yep, they don't look too bad!

He also confirmed that the Streetdecks are getting half and half V3 seats in the same style

(27 Aug 2019, 4:57 pm)ne14ne1 wrote

Further pics of inside the new ADL stock currently on the production line: https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...1207622658

Look posh as out,look veey smart too

(27 Aug 2019, 5:16 pm)Michael wrote Look posh as out,look veey smart too

It's just EY with GNE branding. Not a fan of the full red seats and staircase. Still better than what's on current X30 vehicles

(27 Aug 2019, 5:19 pm)JP6004 wrote

It's just EY with GNE branding. Not a fan of the full red seats and staircase. Still better than what's on current X30 vehicles

It's a shame. I really liked the interior of the Angel Streetdecks. The new interior, as smart as it look, looks like base spec rather than high spec

And as Martijn also confirmed, there will be 3 different seat styles on the X21s, the blue leather, red/blue leather with foam topping, and the red half and half (but on the V3 seats instead.

6085 has popped up at riverside, MOT I’m guessing

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(27 Aug 2019, 4:57 pm)ne14ne1 wrote

Further pics of inside the new ADL stock currently on the production line: https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...1207622658

Scrolling down the comments and noticed he has confirmed a order for new X1 buses will be coming soon

(27 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm)JM03 wrote 6085 has popped up at riverside, MOT I’m guessing

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Scrolling down the comments and noticed he has confirmed a order for new X1 buses will be coming soon

6085 is getting some emission modifications, along with the other fab 56s, wonder when they will get a fresh coat of paint

(27 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm)JM03 wrote

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Scrolling down the comments and noticed he has confirmed a order for new X1 buses will be coming soon

He confirmed it last week too, not sure on what new buses it'll get

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(27 Aug 2019, 1:03 pm)Stanleyone wrote

Always wondered what the point of the rear add with standees a was trying to get across.

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6915, 6916, 6917, 6918, 6919 & 6932 are at Consett with 6124, 6125, 6131, 6167, 6168 & 6169 leaving. 6133 & 6143 remain but I do wonder if they’ll go before the scholars go back.

Thanks for the update

Where has the Omnidekka's gone?

(27 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm)JM03 wrote 6085 has popped up at riverside, MOT I’m guessing

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Scrolling down the comments and noticed he has confirmed a order for new X1 buses will be coming soon

Also mentioned is the 93/94 getting a refresh later this year.

Can't see anything more than the Citaros going on the 93/94 with Streetlites going on the 57 maybe.

(27 Aug 2019, 10:07 pm)Malarkey wrote

Also mentioned is the 93/94 getting a refresh later this year.

Can't see anything more than the Citaros going on the 93/94 with Streetlites going on the 57 maybe.

6149-6161 will be going somewhere when the streetdecks arrive for Consett, is it possible some might end up on the 93/94?

The staircase vinyl on 6333 doesn't look so bad in person, it's not glossy like on Arriva's

And the metallic gold really does look good in the rain

(27 Aug 2019, 1:03 pm)Stanleyone wrote

6915, 6916, 6917, 6918, 6919 & 6932 are at Consett with 6124, 6125, 6131, 6167, 6168 & 6169 leaving. 6133 & 6143 remain but I do wonder if they’ll go before the scholars go back.

6131 now in service at Riverside. Waiting to do 10X at Eldon Square.

I just noticed today that the rear fleet number on 6333 is at the very top, above the upstairs window. Was it like that on 6304 as well?

Also I noticed that the Red Kites NSA has been updated to add the X to the route. Seems like they temporarily updated them before rebranding as X-Lines, but never bothered with the X21

(28 Aug 2019, 4:08 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I just noticed today that the rear fleet number on 6333 is at the very top, above the upstairs window. Was it like that on 6304 as well?

Also I noticed that the Red Kites NSA has been updated to add the X to the route. Seems like they temporarily updated them before rebranding as X-Lines, but never bothered with the X21

I don't use it too much nowadays, but I think the X21 NSAs have been off since the Tindale Crescent extension?

(28 Aug 2019, 5:12 am)Stanleyone wrote

6149-6161 will be going somewhere when the streetdecks arrive for Consett, is it possible some might end up on the 93/94?

6149-6161 will more than likely end up at Riverside for the 6's as they due to be converted to Euro 6 ahead of the low emission zone being introduced in Newcastle.