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19189
18 Nov 2019, 6:29 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 6:08 pm)Dan It was in for accident damage repairs, requiring more or less a full repaint anyway. Pointless repainting green and replacing all of the vinyl, for the sake of around 6 months when they'd be repainted in fleet livery anyway (really they're likely to be painted before the new buses come, not after).

You can see some photos of the panels on front and nearside replaced following repair on the Tweet below:
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9160182784

Might as well get all the repaints done now, on the Saltwell Park buses and other routes, While Wrightbus is starting back up, as i would imagine, they won't start to deliver the new buses until the new year.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Nov 2019, 6:29 pm #201

(18 Nov 2019, 6:08 pm)Dan It was in for accident damage repairs, requiring more or less a full repaint anyway. Pointless repainting green and replacing all of the vinyl, for the sake of around 6 months when they'd be repainted in fleet livery anyway (really they're likely to be painted before the new buses come, not after).

You can see some photos of the panels on front and nearside replaced following repair on the Tweet below:
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9160182784

Might as well get all the repaints done now, on the Saltwell Park buses and other routes, While Wrightbus is starting back up, as i would imagine, they won't start to deliver the new buses until the new year.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

2669
18 Nov 2019, 6:57 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 6:29 pm)Michael Might as well get all the repaints done now, on the Saltwell Park buses and other routes, While Wrightbus is starting back up, as i would imagine, they won't start to deliver the new buses until the new year.


Are all the WTX citarios been painted in co operate colours now?


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cbma06
18 Nov 2019, 6:57 pm #202

(18 Nov 2019, 6:29 pm)Michael Might as well get all the repaints done now, on the Saltwell Park buses and other routes, While Wrightbus is starting back up, as i would imagine, they won't start to deliver the new buses until the new year.


Are all the WTX citarios been painted in co operate colours now?


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19189
18 Nov 2019, 7:00 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 6:57 pm)cbma06 Are all the WTX citarios been painted in co operate colours now?


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Don't think so, they seem to of stopped.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Nov 2019, 7:00 pm #203

(18 Nov 2019, 6:57 pm)cbma06 Are all the WTX citarios been painted in co operate colours now?


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Don't think so, they seem to of stopped.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

18 Nov 2019, 7:03 pm
May aswell finish doing 8339-8346 then start on 5369-5376 or all red kites ready for deptford

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ryan.c.lawrence.5
18 Nov 2019, 7:03 pm #204

May aswell finish doing 8339-8346 then start on 5369-5376 or all red kites ready for deptford

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18 Nov 2019, 7:45 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 7:03 pm)ryan.c.lawrence.5 May aswell finish doing 8339-8346 then start on 5369-5376 or all red kites ready for deptford

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I would think they'd want to finish removing obsolete brands such as Blue Arrow and Wear Xpress.
pbjd
18 Nov 2019, 7:45 pm #205

(18 Nov 2019, 7:03 pm)ryan.c.lawrence.5 May aswell finish doing 8339-8346 then start on 5369-5376 or all red kites ready for deptford

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I would think they'd want to finish removing obsolete brands such as Blue Arrow and Wear Xpress.

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18144
18 Nov 2019, 7:51 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 7:45 pm)pbjd I would think they'd want to finish removing obsolete brands such as Blue Arrow and Wear Xpress.
Indeed, that is the plan. The only reason why 8345 was done was because it was off service anyway.

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Dan
18 Nov 2019, 7:51 pm #206

(18 Nov 2019, 7:45 pm)pbjd I would think they'd want to finish removing obsolete brands such as Blue Arrow and Wear Xpress.
Indeed, that is the plan. The only reason why 8345 was done was because it was off service anyway.

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18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm
Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?
OrangeArrow49
18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm #207

Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?

1833
18 Nov 2019, 8:17 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 6:08 pm)Dan It was in for accident damage repairs, requiring more or less a full repaint anyway. Pointless repainting green and replacing all of the vinyl, for the sake of around 6 months when they'd be repainted in fleet livery anyway (really they're likely to be painted before the new buses come, not after).

You can see some photos of the panels on front and nearside replaced following repair on the Tweet below:
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9160182784

Sorry didn't realise the extent of the accident damage. I take it Washington's citaros will get done to coincide with the delivery of new vehicles for the X1...
JP6004
18 Nov 2019, 8:17 pm #208

(18 Nov 2019, 6:08 pm)Dan It was in for accident damage repairs, requiring more or less a full repaint anyway. Pointless repainting green and replacing all of the vinyl, for the sake of around 6 months when they'd be repainted in fleet livery anyway (really they're likely to be painted before the new buses come, not after).

You can see some photos of the panels on front and nearside replaced following repair on the Tweet below:
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9160182784

Sorry didn't realise the extent of the accident damage. I take it Washington's citaros will get done to coincide with the delivery of new vehicles for the X1...

19189
18 Nov 2019, 8:25 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 8:17 pm)JP6004 Sorry didn't realise the extent of the accident damage. I take it Washington's citaros will get done to coincide with the delivery of new vehicles for the X1...

The 4 won't get the B9 cascades due to the low bridge it crosses, so i think the Citaro's will hang on the Connections 4 branding for a couple of years yet.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Nov 2019, 8:25 pm #209

(18 Nov 2019, 8:17 pm)JP6004 Sorry didn't realise the extent of the accident damage. I take it Washington's citaros will get done to coincide with the delivery of new vehicles for the X1...

The 4 won't get the B9 cascades due to the low bridge it crosses, so i think the Citaro's will hang on the Connections 4 branding for a couple of years yet.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

1833
18 Nov 2019, 8:29 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 8:25 pm)Michael The 4 won't get the B9 cascades due to the low bridge it crosses, so i think the Citaro's will hang on the Connections 4 branding for a couple of years yet.

Yes I know the B9s are cascading to the loop. I meant the 4s are 6yrs old so I imagine they will go for repaint to coincide with delivery of the new buses on the X1
JP6004
18 Nov 2019, 8:29 pm #210

(18 Nov 2019, 8:25 pm)Michael The 4 won't get the B9 cascades due to the low bridge it crosses, so i think the Citaro's will hang on the Connections 4 branding for a couple of years yet.

Yes I know the B9s are cascading to the loop. I meant the 4s are 6yrs old so I imagine they will go for repaint to coincide with delivery of the new buses on the X1

19189
18 Nov 2019, 9:08 pm
Another ADL Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC has turned up at SM, previously with Stagecoach Manchester retaining its BooBee livery promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/49...datetaken/

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
18 Nov 2019, 9:08 pm #211

Another ADL Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC has turned up at SM, previously with Stagecoach Manchester retaining its BooBee livery promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/49...datetaken/


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Stanleyone
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18 Nov 2019, 9:18 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 8:29 pm)JP6004 Yes I know the B9s are cascading to the loop. I meant the 4s are 6yrs old so I imagine they will go for repaint to coincide with delivery of the new buses on the X1
Iirc it’s the current toon link B9s not the X1 B9s that are cascading onto the 93/94
Stanleyone
18 Nov 2019, 9:18 pm #212

(18 Nov 2019, 8:29 pm)JP6004 Yes I know the B9s are cascading to the loop. I meant the 4s are 6yrs old so I imagine they will go for repaint to coincide with delivery of the new buses on the X1
Iirc it’s the current toon link B9s not the X1 B9s that are cascading onto the 93/94

18 Nov 2019, 10:08 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm)OrangeArrow49 Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?

might go along, just need to figure out which is the quickest bus that goes there from newcastle
TEN 6083
18 Nov 2019, 10:08 pm #213

(18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm)OrangeArrow49 Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?

might go along, just need to figure out which is the quickest bus that goes there from newcastle

18 Nov 2019, 10:10 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm)OrangeArrow49 Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?

If I'm being totally honest I wouldn't bother going unless you're in the area anyway.
I've been to a few of the other events and the prizes have just been 1, 7 and 28 day tickets, sweets, chocolate and the GNE centenary book.
The coffee was very nice though!
streetdeckfan
18 Nov 2019, 10:10 pm #214

(18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm)OrangeArrow49 Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?

If I'm being totally honest I wouldn't bother going unless you're in the area anyway.
I've been to a few of the other events and the prizes have just been 1, 7 and 28 day tickets, sweets, chocolate and the GNE centenary book.
The coffee was very nice though!

505
18 Nov 2019, 11:36 pm
(18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm)OrangeArrow49 Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?
Be anything from a chocolate bar to a 28 day all zone ticket usually, also free tea and coffee
JM03
18 Nov 2019, 11:36 pm #215

(18 Nov 2019, 8:09 pm)OrangeArrow49 Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?
Be anything from a chocolate bar to a 28 day all zone ticket usually, also free tea and coffee

19 Nov 2019, 12:28 am
(18 Nov 2019, 10:08 pm)TEN 6083 might go along, just need to figure out which is the quickest bus that goes there from newcastle

The quickest bus from Newcastle to Wallsend is the Coaster 1/1A.

(18 Nov 2019, 11:36 pm)JM03 Be anything from a chocolate bar to a 28 day all zone ticket usually, also free tea and coffee

A chocolate bar? Seriously? I have to say a free all zone ticket would be useful, but I am not that lucky. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.

(18 Nov 2019, 10:10 pm)streetdeckfan If I'm being totally honest I wouldn't bother going unless you're in the area anyway.
I've been to a few of the other events and the prizes have just been 1, 7 and 28 day tickets, sweets, chocolate and the GNE centenary book.
The coffee was very nice though!

1, 7 and 28 day tickets are nothing to complain about! Sweets and chocolate, nice but not bery GNE and the GNE centenary book might be nice to have. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.
OrangeArrow49
19 Nov 2019, 12:28 am #216

(18 Nov 2019, 10:08 pm)TEN 6083 might go along, just need to figure out which is the quickest bus that goes there from newcastle

The quickest bus from Newcastle to Wallsend is the Coaster 1/1A.

(18 Nov 2019, 11:36 pm)JM03 Be anything from a chocolate bar to a 28 day all zone ticket usually, also free tea and coffee

A chocolate bar? Seriously? I have to say a free all zone ticket would be useful, but I am not that lucky. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.

(18 Nov 2019, 10:10 pm)streetdeckfan If I'm being totally honest I wouldn't bother going unless you're in the area anyway.
I've been to a few of the other events and the prizes have just been 1, 7 and 28 day tickets, sweets, chocolate and the GNE centenary book.
The coffee was very nice though!

1, 7 and 28 day tickets are nothing to complain about! Sweets and chocolate, nice but not bery GNE and the GNE centenary book might be nice to have. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.

19 Nov 2019, 12:39 am
(19 Nov 2019, 12:28 am)OrangeArrow49 The quickest bus from Newcastle to Wallsend is the Coaster 1/1A.


A chocolate bar? Seriously? I have to say a free all zone ticket would be useful, but I am not that lucky. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.


1, 7 and 28 day tickets are nothing to complain about! Sweets and chocolate, nice but not bery GNE and the GNE centenary book might be nice to have. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.

I won a 1 day ticket, which is useless for me since I already have my monthly ticket, I suppose it's useful if I ever find a friend to travel around with!

At the event in Bishop they ran out of chocolate so it was only those tiny packs of Haribo!

Since I'm up there Wednesday and the 1A stops outside the house, I might pop along and try win another free ticket, or at the very least have hot chocolate and a churro or two!
streetdeckfan
19 Nov 2019, 12:39 am #217

(19 Nov 2019, 12:28 am)OrangeArrow49 The quickest bus from Newcastle to Wallsend is the Coaster 1/1A.


A chocolate bar? Seriously? I have to say a free all zone ticket would be useful, but I am not that lucky. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.


1, 7 and 28 day tickets are nothing to complain about! Sweets and chocolate, nice but not bery GNE and the GNE centenary book might be nice to have. Apparently it will be free hot chocolate at this event.

I won a 1 day ticket, which is useless for me since I already have my monthly ticket, I suppose it's useful if I ever find a friend to travel around with!

At the event in Bishop they ran out of chocolate so it was only those tiny packs of Haribo!

Since I'm up there Wednesday and the 1A stops outside the house, I might pop along and try win another free ticket, or at the very least have hot chocolate and a churro or two!

1833
19 Nov 2019, 12:42 am
(18 Nov 2019, 9:18 pm)Stanleyone Iirc it’s the current toon link B9s not the X1 B9s that are cascading onto the 93/94

Yes that's correct. I was merely speculating when the 4s will undergo repaint
JP6004
19 Nov 2019, 12:42 am #218

(18 Nov 2019, 9:18 pm)Stanleyone Iirc it’s the current toon link B9s not the X1 B9s that are cascading onto the 93/94

Yes that's correct. I was merely speculating when the 4s will undergo repaint

19 Nov 2019, 12:49 am
(19 Nov 2019, 12:39 am)streetdeckfan I won a 1 day ticket, which is useless for me since I already have my monthly ticket, I suppose it's useful if I ever find a friend to travel around with!

At the event in Bishop they ran out of chocolate so it was only those tiny packs of Haribo!

Since I'm up there Wednesday and the 1A stops outside the house, I might pop along and try win another free ticket, or at the very least have hot chocolate and a churro or two!

How do you win a free ticket? 

Can't really complain about free stuff!

If you win a free ticket and don't need it, please give it to me.
OrangeArrow49
19 Nov 2019, 12:49 am #219

(19 Nov 2019, 12:39 am)streetdeckfan I won a 1 day ticket, which is useless for me since I already have my monthly ticket, I suppose it's useful if I ever find a friend to travel around with!

At the event in Bishop they ran out of chocolate so it was only those tiny packs of Haribo!

Since I'm up there Wednesday and the 1A stops outside the house, I might pop along and try win another free ticket, or at the very least have hot chocolate and a churro or two!

How do you win a free ticket? 

Can't really complain about free stuff!

If you win a free ticket and don't need it, please give it to me.

19 Nov 2019, 12:58 am
(19 Nov 2019, 12:49 am)OrangeArrow49 How do you win a free ticket? 

Can't really complain about free stuff!

If you win a free ticket and don't need it, please give it to me.

They have a wheel of fortune with all the prizes on along with a forfeit, which is either sing the wheels on the bus, do 2 star jumps or tell the bus driver he's the best driver

I'm not complaining, free stuff is free stuff! I just wish it was a Network One Explorer rather than a GNE All Zone so I could make use of it.
I've got 3 months to use it anyway so I'm sure I'll find someone who wants to spend a whole day on the buses to get my moneys worth out of it!
streetdeckfan
19 Nov 2019, 12:58 am #220

(19 Nov 2019, 12:49 am)OrangeArrow49 How do you win a free ticket? 

Can't really complain about free stuff!

If you win a free ticket and don't need it, please give it to me.

They have a wheel of fortune with all the prizes on along with a forfeit, which is either sing the wheels on the bus, do 2 star jumps or tell the bus driver he's the best driver

I'm not complaining, free stuff is free stuff! I just wish it was a Network One Explorer rather than a GNE All Zone so I could make use of it.
I've got 3 months to use it anyway so I'm sure I'll find someone who wants to spend a whole day on the buses to get my moneys worth out of it!

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