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tyresmoke



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18 Dec 2013, 1:22 pm #521
(18 Dec 2013, 12:59 pm)Adam Malarkey Any Geminis on the 56, at my Grandparents arm, but going into Town to catch the Bus home, so may take a few photos

Not seen any Adam but admittedly I only came down from Felling on the 68 to photo the M25 ( which was the B6LE) and then caught a 56 to Gateshead.

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tyresmoke
18 Dec 2013, 1:22 pm #521

(18 Dec 2013, 12:59 pm)Adam Malarkey Any Geminis on the 56, at my Grandparents arm, but going into Town to catch the Bus home, so may take a few photos

Not seen any Adam but admittedly I only came down from Felling on the 68 to photo the M25 ( which was the B6LE) and then caught a 56 to Gateshead.


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18 Dec 2013, 1:27 pm #522
(18 Dec 2013, 1:22 pm)tyresmoke Not seen any Adam but admittedly I only came down from Felling on the 68 to photo the M25 ( which was the B6LE) and then caught a 56 to Gateshead.

I don't believe any have yet been transferred to Deptford, so they shouldn't be on the 56.
Dan
18 Dec 2013, 1:27 pm #522

(18 Dec 2013, 1:22 pm)tyresmoke Not seen any Adam but admittedly I only came down from Felling on the 68 to photo the M25 ( which was the B6LE) and then caught a 56 to Gateshead.

I don't believe any have yet been transferred to Deptford, so they shouldn't be on the 56.

Dan

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18 Dec 2013, 2:15 pm #523
(18 Dec 2013, 10:41 am)Dan 4963 and 8263 have received rear adverts for "go!"
Believe more are to gain this advert which covers the rear window too.

4963 is shown here with the advertisement, promoting said campaign.
Four new B9s arrived at Saltmeadows today, including:
The total of number vehicles which have arrived are as follows:
Deptford (Fab Fifty Six) - 13/15
Deptford (Red Spares) - 2/2
Percy Main (Cobalt Clipper) - 12/15
Percy Main (Red Spare) - 0/2

Total - 27/34
Dan
18 Dec 2013, 2:15 pm #523

(18 Dec 2013, 10:41 am)Dan 4963 and 8263 have received rear adverts for "go!"
Believe more are to gain this advert which covers the rear window too.

4963 is shown here with the advertisement, promoting said campaign.
Four new B9s arrived at Saltmeadows today, including:
The total of number vehicles which have arrived are as follows:
Deptford (Fab Fifty Six) - 13/15
Deptford (Red Spares) - 2/2
Percy Main (Cobalt Clipper) - 12/15
Percy Main (Red Spare) - 0/2

Total - 27/34

Michael



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18 Dec 2013, 3:49 pm #524
All might be here by Monday, maybe?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Dec 2013, 3:49 pm #524

All might be here by Monday, maybe?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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18 Dec 2013, 3:51 pm #525
(18 Dec 2013, 3:49 pm)Michael All might be here by Monday, maybe?

Assuming there is another arrival of four vehicles and the usual arrival of three over the next two days, they should all be here before the weekend.
Dan
18 Dec 2013, 3:51 pm #525

(18 Dec 2013, 3:49 pm)Michael All might be here by Monday, maybe?

Assuming there is another arrival of four vehicles and the usual arrival of three over the next two days, they should all be here before the weekend.

Michael



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18 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm #526
(18 Dec 2013, 3:51 pm)Dan Assuming there is another arrival of four vehicles and the usual arrival of three over the next two days, they should all be here before the weekend.

Hopefully the Cobolt Clipper brand is good

Which of the FAB 56's have being branded?

GNE have posted a picture of their new FAB 56 buses on their FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...0303800710&set=a.217741780709.285520.215880875709&type=1&theater
Edited 18 Dec 2013, 4:12 pm by Michael.

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Michael
18 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm #526

(18 Dec 2013, 3:51 pm)Dan Assuming there is another arrival of four vehicles and the usual arrival of three over the next two days, they should all be here before the weekend.

Hopefully the Cobolt Clipper brand is good

Which of the FAB 56's have being branded?

GNE have posted a picture of their new FAB 56 buses on their FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...0303800710&set=a.217741780709.285520.215880875709&type=1&theater


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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18 Dec 2013, 4:12 pm #527
(18 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm)Michael Which of the FAB 56's have being branded?

Unsure of fleet numbers, but believe ten have been branded (presumably the most recent ones are the ones that haven't been branded).

Also...
[Image: 1530365_10153610303800710_754758549_n.png]
Dan
18 Dec 2013, 4:12 pm #527

(18 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm)Michael Which of the FAB 56's have being branded?

Unsure of fleet numbers, but believe ten have been branded (presumably the most recent ones are the ones that haven't been branded).

Also...
[Image: 1530365_10153610303800710_754758549_n.png]

Michael



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18 Dec 2013, 4:17 pm #528
(18 Dec 2013, 4:12 pm)Dan Unsure of fleet numbers, but believe ten have been branded (presumably the most recent ones are the ones that haven't been branded).

Also...
[Image: 1530365_10153610303800710_754758549_n.png]

Looks quite good from that side, still would of had the Fab Fifty Six on the bottom

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Dec 2013, 4:17 pm #528

(18 Dec 2013, 4:12 pm)Dan Unsure of fleet numbers, but believe ten have been branded (presumably the most recent ones are the ones that haven't been branded).

Also...
[Image: 1530365_10153610303800710_754758549_n.png]

Looks quite good from that side, still would of had the Fab Fifty Six on the bottom


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



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18 Dec 2013, 4:57 pm #529
(18 Dec 2013, 10:41 am)Dan 4963 and 8263 have received rear adverts for "go!"
Believe more are to gain this advert which covers the rear window too.

Hey, CatsFast101... You can't say I didn't tell you not to count your chickens before they hatched, can you? Wink
As things stand presently (still plenty of time for yet another change to the plans), I think the answer to all of Rob's rhetorical questions is 'no', the answers of which have been hinted at plenty of times before the questions were asked earlier today.

Saw 8251 with the advert on, early this morning on an M3 heading into Birtley

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
18 Dec 2013, 4:57 pm #529

(18 Dec 2013, 10:41 am)Dan 4963 and 8263 have received rear adverts for "go!"
Believe more are to gain this advert which covers the rear window too.

Hey, CatsFast101... You can't say I didn't tell you not to count your chickens before they hatched, can you? Wink
As things stand presently (still plenty of time for yet another change to the plans), I think the answer to all of Rob's rhetorical questions is 'no', the answers of which have been hinted at plenty of times before the questions were asked earlier today.

Saw 8251 with the advert on, early this morning on an M3 heading into Birtley


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Dan

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18 Dec 2013, 5:04 pm #530
(18 Dec 2013, 4:57 pm)andreos1 Saw 8251 with the advert on, early this morning on an M3 heading into Birtley

Cheers.

Does anyone know what the campaign is all about?
The link on the bus (www.simplygo.com/christmas) advertises the buses over the Christmas and New Year period - I am rather surprised to see so much expense going on these advertisements if it's just for three weeks or so that they'll be applied.
Dan
18 Dec 2013, 5:04 pm #530

(18 Dec 2013, 4:57 pm)andreos1 Saw 8251 with the advert on, early this morning on an M3 heading into Birtley

Cheers.

Does anyone know what the campaign is all about?
The link on the bus (www.simplygo.com/christmas) advertises the buses over the Christmas and New Year period - I am rather surprised to see so much expense going on these advertisements if it's just for three weeks or so that they'll be applied.

Andreos1



14,261
18 Dec 2013, 5:38 pm #531
(18 Dec 2013, 5:04 pm)Dan Cheers.

Does anyone know what the campaign is all about?
The link on the bus (www.simplygo.com/christmas) advertises the buses over the Christmas and New Year period - I am rather surprised to see so much expense going on these advertisements if it's just for three weeks or so that they'll be applied.

Notice them on a few vehicles over the weekend and from what I could make out then and this morning, it is just that - Christmas services.
There was a line about how easy it is to get about using their vehicles over Christmas (or words to that affect).

Let's just hope those passengers needing a bus to get to work, but can't due to Saturday services or none at all in their area on Boxing Day don't see it!

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
18 Dec 2013, 5:38 pm #531

(18 Dec 2013, 5:04 pm)Dan Cheers.

Does anyone know what the campaign is all about?
The link on the bus (www.simplygo.com/christmas) advertises the buses over the Christmas and New Year period - I am rather surprised to see so much expense going on these advertisements if it's just for three weeks or so that they'll be applied.

Notice them on a few vehicles over the weekend and from what I could make out then and this morning, it is just that - Christmas services.
There was a line about how easy it is to get about using their vehicles over Christmas (or words to that affect).

Let's just hope those passengers needing a bus to get to work, but can't due to Saturday services or none at all in their area on Boxing Day don't see it!


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



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18 Dec 2013, 5:45 pm #532
a post by GNE on someones comment on the 36/36A..

He asked about plans for the 36/36A...

GNE reply: From the passenger consultation? If so, this information should be communicated in the coming weeks.

Looks like after Christmas now
Edited 18 Dec 2013, 6:18 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Dec 2013, 5:45 pm #532

a post by GNE on someones comment on the 36/36A..

He asked about plans for the 36/36A...

GNE reply: From the passenger consultation? If so, this information should be communicated in the coming weeks.

Looks like after Christmas now


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

18 Dec 2013, 5:51 pm #533
Regarding the reluctance to allocate deckers to the 9: I think this could largely be due to the offside lane of the northbound Tyne Tunnel being unable to accommodate tall vehicles, due to its height restrictions.
JakeSavage
18 Dec 2013, 5:51 pm #533

Regarding the reluctance to allocate deckers to the 9: I think this could largely be due to the offside lane of the northbound Tyne Tunnel being unable to accommodate tall vehicles, due to its height restrictions.

Dan

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18 Dec 2013, 5:54 pm #534
(18 Dec 2013, 5:51 pm)JakeSavage Regarding the reluctance to allocate deckers to the 9: I think this could largely be due to the offside lane of the northbound Tyne Tunnel being unable to accommodate tall vehicles, due to its height restrictions.

They have been allocated in the past plenty of times and can make it through the Tyne Tunnel fine..? I must say the option which makes the most sense is the one GMitchelhill gave, but even then it is a little silly - incidents such as the one which happened at Percy Main a few months back should only ever happen 'once in a blue moon'.
Dan
18 Dec 2013, 5:54 pm #534

(18 Dec 2013, 5:51 pm)JakeSavage Regarding the reluctance to allocate deckers to the 9: I think this could largely be due to the offside lane of the northbound Tyne Tunnel being unable to accommodate tall vehicles, due to its height restrictions.

They have been allocated in the past plenty of times and can make it through the Tyne Tunnel fine..? I must say the option which makes the most sense is the one GMitchelhill gave, but even then it is a little silly - incidents such as the one which happened at Percy Main a few months back should only ever happen 'once in a blue moon'.

18 Dec 2013, 6:16 pm #535
The difference between Percy main bridge and Tyne tunnel is that one is being off route, whilst the other is in the wrong lane.

An easy out, except but for a very robust disciplinary procedure...
JakeSavage
18 Dec 2013, 6:16 pm #535

The difference between Percy main bridge and Tyne tunnel is that one is being off route, whilst the other is in the wrong lane.

An easy out, except but for a very robust disciplinary procedure...

Rob



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18 Dec 2013, 6:46 pm #536
(18 Dec 2013, 10:12 am)CatsFast101 Well I'm going to punt at maybe the Citaros aren't going to the X21 anymore?
The 9 appears to be keeping the Omnicitys?
X30/X31 may get Northern single buses? Red Scanias?
29 to be branded then?

Were they ever? Are solid plans ever made that far in advance? Is the suggestion of Mercedes on the X21 just a rumour, or is it fact?
Edited 18 Dec 2013, 6:52 pm by Rob.
Rob
18 Dec 2013, 6:46 pm #536

(18 Dec 2013, 10:12 am)CatsFast101 Well I'm going to punt at maybe the Citaros aren't going to the X21 anymore?
The 9 appears to be keeping the Omnicitys?
X30/X31 may get Northern single buses? Red Scanias?
29 to be branded then?

Were they ever? Are solid plans ever made that far in advance? Is the suggestion of Mercedes on the X21 just a rumour, or is it fact?

18 Dec 2013, 7:44 pm #537
Was at Consett today and notice that the roofline branding varies from bus to bus and is different on each side of the vehicle
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18 Dec 2013, 7:44 pm #537

Was at Consett today and notice that the roofline branding varies from bus to bus and is different on each side of the vehicle
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Michael



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18 Dec 2013, 7:46 pm #538
(18 Dec 2013, 7:44 pm)Coppercap40 Was at Consett today and notice that the roofline branding varies from bus to bus and is different on each side of the vehicle
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Didn't notice that, good capture.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Dec 2013, 7:46 pm #538

(18 Dec 2013, 7:44 pm)Coppercap40 Was at Consett today and notice that the roofline branding varies from bus to bus and is different on each side of the vehicle
[attachment=5088

Didn't notice that, good capture.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



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18 Dec 2013, 8:12 pm #539
(18 Dec 2013, 6:46 pm)Rob Were they ever? Are solid plans ever made that far in advance? Is the suggestion of Mercedes on the X21 just a rumour, or is it fact?

Going back along time, i'm sure someone said it was confirmed but plan's can change.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Dec 2013, 8:12 pm #539

(18 Dec 2013, 6:46 pm)Rob Were they ever? Are solid plans ever made that far in advance? Is the suggestion of Mercedes on the X21 just a rumour, or is it fact?

Going back along time, i'm sure someone said it was confirmed but plan's can change.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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18 Dec 2013, 8:24 pm #540
(18 Dec 2013, 8:12 pm)Michael Going back along time, i'm sure someone said it was confirmed but plan's can change.

Point being it shouldn't have been 'confirmed' in the first place because it was far too early to be a definite plan.

Plans are often leaked, and this is of no great convenience to Go North East management because there are later difficulties of enthusiasts, employees, and even customers (if employees have told them rather foolishly) knowing a previous plan, and that then not happening.

There is a correct time for plans to be hinted at, and latterly confirmed, and this is perhaps in the weeks before the first vehicle involved in a plan is due to be repainted/re-branded - not months.

When the time is right, I'm sure the same will happen again for the upcoming vehicle changes.
5205 was quite a nice surprise, wasn't it? Let's keep it the same for the cascades as part of the Fab56/Cobalt Clipper investment.
Dan
18 Dec 2013, 8:24 pm #540

(18 Dec 2013, 8:12 pm)Michael Going back along time, i'm sure someone said it was confirmed but plan's can change.

Point being it shouldn't have been 'confirmed' in the first place because it was far too early to be a definite plan.

Plans are often leaked, and this is of no great convenience to Go North East management because there are later difficulties of enthusiasts, employees, and even customers (if employees have told them rather foolishly) knowing a previous plan, and that then not happening.

There is a correct time for plans to be hinted at, and latterly confirmed, and this is perhaps in the weeks before the first vehicle involved in a plan is due to be repainted/re-branded - not months.

When the time is right, I'm sure the same will happen again for the upcoming vehicle changes.
5205 was quite a nice surprise, wasn't it? Let's keep it the same for the cascades as part of the Fab56/Cobalt Clipper investment.

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