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27 Apr 2021, 9:36 pm #281
(27 Apr 2021, 9:24 pm)Dan I know this doesn’t suit your agenda against Best Impressions, but that agency did not design the ‘road stripe’ concept for Go North East, which the Cityrider livery is based on.


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So, what you're saying is whichever agency designed the 'road stripe concept' copied and pasted a design from an agency that is known for copy and pasting designs?
streetdeckfan
27 Apr 2021, 9:36 pm #281

(27 Apr 2021, 9:24 pm)Dan I know this doesn’t suit your agenda against Best Impressions, but that agency did not design the ‘road stripe’ concept for Go North East, which the Cityrider livery is based on.


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So, what you're saying is whichever agency designed the 'road stripe concept' copied and pasted a design from an agency that is known for copy and pasting designs?

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27 Apr 2021, 10:45 pm #282
(26 Apr 2021, 11:19 am)streetdeckfan Did you just assume my identity?!  Big Grin Believe it or not, some people have lives outside of buses! I tend to discuss more important things at home like plumbing or 

To my knowledge, my mother can only recognise 3 buses, the Arriva X46, GNE X21 and 'The Angel', and the only reason she knows the X46 is forever shouting at it when she's late for work and it's trundling along at 30 in a 60! I've no idea how she knows the X21, and every bugger knows the Angel.

I was genuinely surprised when she pointed out one of the new Yutongs since I've never mentioned them to her!
I can't imagine how mere muggles know about the electric buses https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1...ric-buses/
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...p-19354142
BusLoverMum
27 Apr 2021, 10:45 pm #282

(26 Apr 2021, 11:19 am)streetdeckfan Did you just assume my identity?!  Big Grin Believe it or not, some people have lives outside of buses! I tend to discuss more important things at home like plumbing or 

To my knowledge, my mother can only recognise 3 buses, the Arriva X46, GNE X21 and 'The Angel', and the only reason she knows the X46 is forever shouting at it when she's late for work and it's trundling along at 30 in a 60! I've no idea how she knows the X21, and every bugger knows the Angel.

I was genuinely surprised when she pointed out one of the new Yutongs since I've never mentioned them to her!
I can't imagine how mere muggles know about the electric buses https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1...ric-buses/
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...p-19354142

28 Apr 2021, 12:48 am #283
(27 Apr 2021, 9:24 pm)Dan I know this doesn’t suit your agenda against Best Impressions, but that agency did not design the ‘road stripe’ concept for Go North East, which the Cityrider livery is based on.


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Wasn't it said back when Cobalt & Coast was introduced that Best Impressions assisted Beacon in creating the road stripe concept?

Both agencies have their own 'road stripes', there are subtle differences between their variants.
omnicity4659
28 Apr 2021, 12:48 am #283

(27 Apr 2021, 9:24 pm)Dan I know this doesn’t suit your agenda against Best Impressions, but that agency did not design the ‘road stripe’ concept for Go North East, which the Cityrider livery is based on.


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Wasn't it said back when Cobalt & Coast was introduced that Best Impressions assisted Beacon in creating the road stripe concept?

Both agencies have their own 'road stripes', there are subtle differences between their variants.

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30 May 2021, 7:21 pm #284
Still massively playing catch up on changes during the pandemic, but here's a write up on Voltra: https://www.busesandbeyond.co.uk/2021/05...orth-east/


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Adrian
30 May 2021, 7:21 pm #284

Still massively playing catch up on changes during the pandemic, but here's a write up on Voltra: https://www.busesandbeyond.co.uk/2021/05...orth-east/


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07 Jun 2021, 5:04 pm #285
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07 Jun 2021, 5:16 pm #286
Been confirmed in Geoff's video that the other 9 is now on order!


I see Dan and Martijn got in on his video!, famous now!

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
07 Jun 2021, 5:16 pm #286

Been confirmed in Geoff's video that the other 9 is now on order!


I see Dan and Martijn got in on his video!, famous now!


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

07 Jun 2021, 5:36 pm #287
Another 9. Hmmm wonder what for
Micheal Aaron
07 Jun 2021, 5:36 pm #287

Another 9. Hmmm wonder what for

07 Jun 2021, 5:45 pm #288
Possibly the Q1 and Q2

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Rapidsnap
07 Jun 2021, 5:45 pm #288

Possibly the Q1 and Q2


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07 Jun 2021, 5:47 pm #289
It was mentioned by Martijn that there for Gateshead Depot so yea. Could be for the Q1/Q2
Micheal Aaron
07 Jun 2021, 5:47 pm #289

It was mentioned by Martijn that there for Gateshead Depot so yea. Could be for the Q1/Q2

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07 Jun 2021, 7:03 pm #290
(07 Jun 2021, 5:47 pm)Micheal Aaron It was mentioned by Martijn that there for Gateshead Depot so yea. Could be for the Q1/Q2
PVR is more than the order isn't it
JP6004
07 Jun 2021, 7:03 pm #290

(07 Jun 2021, 5:47 pm)Micheal Aaron It was mentioned by Martijn that there for Gateshead Depot so yea. Could be for the Q1/Q2
PVR is more than the order isn't it

07 Jun 2021, 7:19 pm #291
(07 Jun 2021, 7:03 pm)JP6004 PVR is more than the order isn't it

Yeah that's a fair point, think it's around 12 for the Q1 / Q2 unless there's plans to reduce it to 20 minute frequency.

Think another idea is the 49/49A which takes 7 vehicles, so leaves 2 new ones spare plus 8809 making 3 spares, so perhaps used on the 33/33A contract

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Rapidsnap
07 Jun 2021, 7:19 pm #291

(07 Jun 2021, 7:03 pm)JP6004 PVR is more than the order isn't it

Yeah that's a fair point, think it's around 12 for the Q1 / Q2 unless there's plans to reduce it to 20 minute frequency.

Think another idea is the 49/49A which takes 7 vehicles, so leaves 2 new ones spare plus 8809 making 3 spares, so perhaps used on the 33/33A contract


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07 Jun 2021, 7:22 pm #292
(07 Jun 2021, 7:19 pm)Rapidsnap Yeah that's a fair point, think it's around 12 for the Q1 / Q2 unless there's plans to reduce it to 20 minute frequency.

Think another idea is the 49/49A which takes 7 vehicles, so leaves 2 new ones spare plus 8809 making 3 spares, so perhaps used on the 33/33A contract
Think the X66 and maybe 57 more likely. Depends if battery would last on the 57. The power required to go up the bank would probably reduce its range
JP6004
07 Jun 2021, 7:22 pm #292

(07 Jun 2021, 7:19 pm)Rapidsnap Yeah that's a fair point, think it's around 12 for the Q1 / Q2 unless there's plans to reduce it to 20 minute frequency.

Think another idea is the 49/49A which takes 7 vehicles, so leaves 2 new ones spare plus 8809 making 3 spares, so perhaps used on the 33/33A contract
Think the X66 and maybe 57 more likely. Depends if battery would last on the 57. The power required to go up the bank would probably reduce its range

07 Jun 2021, 7:34 pm #293
(07 Jun 2021, 7:22 pm)JP6004 Think the X66 and maybe 57 more likely. Depends if battery would last on the 57. The power required to go up the bank would probably reduce its range

I could see them going on the X66 like, perfect kind of route for an EV. Depending on how long ago they ordered them it might also explain why they don't seem to be in any rush to rebrand the Streetlites from the Intu branding
streetdeckfan
07 Jun 2021, 7:34 pm #293

(07 Jun 2021, 7:22 pm)JP6004 Think the X66 and maybe 57 more likely. Depends if battery would last on the 57. The power required to go up the bank would probably reduce its range

I could see them going on the X66 like, perfect kind of route for an EV. Depending on how long ago they ordered them it might also explain why they don't seem to be in any rush to rebrand the Streetlites from the Intu branding

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07 Jun 2021, 7:45 pm #294
(07 Jun 2021, 7:34 pm)streetdeckfan I could see them going on the X66 like, perfect kind of route for an EV. Depending on how long ago they ordered them it might also explain why they don't seem to be in any rush to rebrand the Streetlites from the Intu branding
Neither does the metrocentre lmao
JP6004
07 Jun 2021, 7:45 pm #294

(07 Jun 2021, 7:34 pm)streetdeckfan I could see them going on the X66 like, perfect kind of route for an EV. Depending on how long ago they ordered them it might also explain why they don't seem to be in any rush to rebrand the Streetlites from the Intu branding
Neither does the metrocentre lmao

07 Jun 2021, 7:54 pm #295
I heard that 5501-5504 (The ex EYMS Volvo B7RLEs) are supposedly going to be going on the X66, apparently 5503 is away getting an interior refurbishment in Accrington hence why it hasn't appeared in the NE yet. On a side note 5504 was parked in the rear corner at Saltmeadows today.

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Rapidsnap
07 Jun 2021, 7:54 pm #295

I heard that 5501-5504 (The ex EYMS Volvo B7RLEs) are supposedly going to be going on the X66, apparently 5503 is away getting an interior refurbishment in Accrington hence why it hasn't appeared in the NE yet. On a side note 5504 was parked in the rear corner at Saltmeadows today.


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07 Jun 2021, 8:01 pm #296
(07 Jun 2021, 7:54 pm)Rapidsnap I heard that 5501-5504 (The ex EYMS Volvo B7RLEs) are supposedly going to be going on the X66, apparently 5503 is away getting an interior refurbishment in Accrington hence why it hasn't appeared in the NE yet. On a side note 5504 was parked in the rear corner at Saltmeadows today.
If so, maybe only temp until outings arrive
JP6004
07 Jun 2021, 8:01 pm #296

(07 Jun 2021, 7:54 pm)Rapidsnap I heard that 5501-5504 (The ex EYMS Volvo B7RLEs) are supposedly going to be going on the X66, apparently 5503 is away getting an interior refurbishment in Accrington hence why it hasn't appeared in the NE yet. On a side note 5504 was parked in the rear corner at Saltmeadows today.
If so, maybe only temp until outings arrive

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07 Jun 2021, 8:02 pm #297
(07 Jun 2021, 7:54 pm)Rapidsnap I heard that 5501-5504 (The ex EYMS Volvo B7RLEs) are supposedly going to be going on the X66, apparently 5503 is away getting an interior refurbishment in Accrington hence why it hasn't appeared in the NE yet. On a side note 5504 was parked in the rear corner at Saltmeadows today.
Why would GNE want binge drinking B7TL's on a route like the X66?

If the 6 went standalone, the PVR of the 6 would be 4x vehicles. The 6 would seem a more sensible choice.

What is the capacity difference between an Eclipse 2 & StreetLite?
L469 YVK
07 Jun 2021, 8:02 pm #297

(07 Jun 2021, 7:54 pm)Rapidsnap I heard that 5501-5504 (The ex EYMS Volvo B7RLEs) are supposedly going to be going on the X66, apparently 5503 is away getting an interior refurbishment in Accrington hence why it hasn't appeared in the NE yet. On a side note 5504 was parked in the rear corner at Saltmeadows today.
Why would GNE want binge drinking B7TL's on a route like the X66?

If the 6 went standalone, the PVR of the 6 would be 4x vehicles. The 6 would seem a more sensible choice.

What is the capacity difference between an Eclipse 2 & StreetLite?

07 Jun 2021, 8:18 pm #298
(07 Jun 2021, 8:02 pm)L469 YVK Why would GNE want binge drinking B7TL's on a route like the X66?

If the 6 went standalone, the PVR of the 6 would be 4x vehicles. The 6 would seem a more sensible choice.

What is the capacity difference between an Eclipse 2 & StreetLite?
Tbh it would give the Eclipses something to do instead of sitting there not doing anything
Micheal Aaron
07 Jun 2021, 8:18 pm #298

(07 Jun 2021, 8:02 pm)L469 YVK Why would GNE want binge drinking B7TL's on a route like the X66?

If the 6 went standalone, the PVR of the 6 would be 4x vehicles. The 6 would seem a more sensible choice.

What is the capacity difference between an Eclipse 2 & StreetLite?
Tbh it would give the Eclipses something to do instead of sitting there not doing anything

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07 Jun 2021, 8:20 pm #299
(07 Jun 2021, 8:18 pm)Micheal Aaron Tbh it would give the Eclipses something to do instead of sitting there not doing anything
Especially when there is  older vehicles on frontline
JP6004
07 Jun 2021, 8:20 pm #299

(07 Jun 2021, 8:18 pm)Micheal Aaron Tbh it would give the Eclipses something to do instead of sitting there not doing anything
Especially when there is  older vehicles on frontline

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07 Jun 2021, 8:29 pm #300
(07 Jun 2021, 8:02 pm)L469 YVK Why would GNE want binge drinking B7TL's on a route like the X66?

If the 6 went standalone, the PVR of the 6 would be 4x vehicles. The 6 would seem a more sensible choice.

What is the capacity difference between an Eclipse 2 & StreetLite?

Not sure on the specifics, but I know First here use B7RLEs on all day boards on services which are generally Streetlite/E200MMC operated very frequently. I'd suggest that points to the fuel economy not being significantly worse, as there's not a chance in hell First (of all companies) are throwing away that much money if they can help it. 

Capacity wise I'm not sure on the exact numbers of the X66 Streetlites, but the B7s would be a small increase regardless - especially in terms of forward facing seating. 

All that said, it would be a strange one to go from branded Streetlites to older, second hand B7RLEs (unless it's part of a bigger plan). Personally any move which sees B7s replace Streetlites would be a smart one, they're absolutely fantastic.
mb134
07 Jun 2021, 8:29 pm #300

(07 Jun 2021, 8:02 pm)L469 YVK Why would GNE want binge drinking B7TL's on a route like the X66?

If the 6 went standalone, the PVR of the 6 would be 4x vehicles. The 6 would seem a more sensible choice.

What is the capacity difference between an Eclipse 2 & StreetLite?

Not sure on the specifics, but I know First here use B7RLEs on all day boards on services which are generally Streetlite/E200MMC operated very frequently. I'd suggest that points to the fuel economy not being significantly worse, as there's not a chance in hell First (of all companies) are throwing away that much money if they can help it. 

Capacity wise I'm not sure on the exact numbers of the X66 Streetlites, but the B7s would be a small increase regardless - especially in terms of forward facing seating. 

All that said, it would be a strange one to go from branded Streetlites to older, second hand B7RLEs (unless it's part of a bigger plan). Personally any move which sees B7s replace Streetlites would be a smart one, they're absolutely fantastic.

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