(30 Jul 2021, 6:27 pm)Train8261 wrote First look at the coaster. This also confirms the 1A/1B will finish at Gateshead

https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/14211...32387?s=19

I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but why is the road stripe in a different place yet again! It's too far forward this time!

I am quite a fan of the minimalist branding though.

(30 Jul 2021, 6:27 pm)Train8261 wrote First look at the coaster. This also confirms the 1A/1B will finish at Gateshead

https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/14211...32387?s=19

Plain and simple but very nice.

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(30 Jul 2021, 6:27 pm)Train8261 wrote First look at the coaster. This also confirms the 1A/1B will finish at Gateshead

https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/14211...32387?s=19

and staying every 20 minutes.

(30 Jul 2021, 6:32 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but why is the road stripe in a different place yet again! It's too far forward this time!

I am quite a fan of the minimalist branding though.

We’re doing it to wind you up now.


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(30 Jul 2021, 6:27 pm)Train8261 wrote First look at the coaster. This also confirms the 1A/1B will finish at Gateshead

https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/14211...32387?s=19

Very nice modern simple font. Looks smart. 
Interesting to see the black window surround curve up at the back too.

Edit: I see what you mean about the strips, StreetDeckFan. They do seem quite far forward of the rear wheels.

I like the small little wavey lines on the word Coaster

(30 Jul 2021, 6:41 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Very nice modern simple font. Looks smart. 
Interesting to see the black window surround curve up at the back too.

Edit: I see what you mean about the strips, StreetDeckFan. They do seem quite far forward of the rear wheels.

See, to me this looks a lot more in proportion 

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(30 Jul 2021, 6:37 pm)Dan wrote We’re doing it to wind you up now.


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You know what it is, I wouldn't be surprised!

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(30 Jul 2021, 6:45 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Wonder what will serve Asda at the MetroCentre if the Coaster is going to terminate at Gateshead Interchange, maybe the X66 will start running there again?


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As per the September Changes thread it'll be a revised 97 service

Wondering if it will stay as the 1A/1B or become the 1 again to run every 20 minutes since there isn't any change to the route after Gateshead where they go different ways (at least I don't think there is)

(30 Jul 2021, 6:27 pm)Train8261 wrote First look at the coaster. This also confirms the 1A/1B will finish at Gateshead

https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/14211...32387?s=19

It's been a long time since I've said this but.....Wow. Proper stunning and a lot better than I think everyone was expecting!

(30 Jul 2021, 6:48 pm)streetdeckfan wrote See, to me this looks a lot more in proportion 

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Much better.

It says something about Buoys and Gulls on the rear of it from what I seen at Saltmeadows today.

(30 Jul 2021, 7:58 pm)Rapidsnap wrote It says something about Buoys and Gulls on the rear of it from what I seen at Saltmeadows today.

Whilst I admire the creativity in coming up with the cringe to put on the backs of the buses, I have a feeling that one will may not be well received by some people! 
I'm sure someone will be offended by it!

I like the new coaster livery,the only critisism i have is its a little bit bland compared to the livery worn on the DD's

(31 Jul 2021, 10:31 am)Drifter60 wrote Easington Lane always felt a bit super served with a bus every 10 minutes. I can’t help but feel they should have split one or two an hour at Houghton years back. Sending them to Dalton Park via Seaton, Seaham. 
But if they’re extending one to Peterlee, then the other should go to Seaham via Murton and Dalton Park. X1s currently can look a bit empty particular past Hetton.

One X1 an hour is being extended to Peterlee and one an hour to Dalton Park.

(31 Jul 2021, 10:41 am)V514DFT wrote I like the new coaster livery,the only critisism i have is its a little bit bland compared to the livery worn on the DD's

Good move IMO

https://fb.watch/79t8yX6IJx/

This hasn't long been shared on my fb.
I reckon there's some sort of mistake somewhere. 
The graphic says the repaint are for First. But isn't that the GNE livery?

(03 Aug 2021, 9:56 pm)Andreos1 wrote https://fb.watch/79t8yX6IJx/

This hasn't long been shared on my fb.
I reckon there's some sort of mistake somewhere. 
The graphic says the repaint are for First. But isn't that the GNE livery?

Sorry if I am being a bit dense but I can’t tell whether you are joking or not.


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(03 Aug 2021, 9:58 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote Sorry if I am being a bit dense but I can’t tell whether you are joking or not.


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Andreos1 is making a tongue in cheek comment, comparing the similarity between Go North East’s livery and First Group’s livery.


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5476 entered service on the 1A this morning

Photo on Flickr : https://flic.kr/p/2mffXkN


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(03 Aug 2021, 9:58 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote Sorry if I am being a bit dense but I can’t tell whether you are joking or not.


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See Daniel's comment.

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(04 Aug 2021, 9:50 am)Xlines 6335 wrote
5476 entered service on the 1A this morning

Photo on Flickr : https://flic.kr/p/2mffXkN


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That's the first time I've seen the updated ANE livery.
It's also a while since ANE have operated a service to the Metrocentre.

(04 Aug 2021, 11:21 am)Andreos1 wrote See Daniel's comment.

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That's the first time I've seen the updated ANE livery.
It's also a while since ANE have operated a service to the Metrocentre.

Don't forget Arriva also operate one of the X66s as well!

(04 Aug 2021, 9:50 am)Xlines 6335 wrote
5476 entered service on the 1A this morning

Photo on Flickr : https://flic.kr/p/2mffXkN


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Hmmm brand name looks to be too far back to me

One of the Eclipse 2's has been repainted into 2019 livery and is sitting out front at Riverside. Didn't get a fleet number nor a picture.

5474 

https://flic.kr/p/2mfdyQ8

(04 Aug 2021, 1:29 pm)Train8261 wrote 5474 

https://flic.kr/p/2mfdyQ8

Have they used a glossier paint than usual? It seems extra shiny!

(04 Aug 2021, 9:50 am)Xlines 6335 wrote
5476 entered service on the 1A this morning

Photo on Flickr : https://flic.kr/p/2mffXkN


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Sunderland Saver Zone advert on the window sticker. 

(04 Aug 2021, 1:11 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote One of the Eclipse 2's has been repainted into 2019 livery and is sitting out front at Riverside. Didn't get a fleet number nor a picture.

The bus in question will be 5504 which was the last eclipse to get done, I also seen it today

So I take it that means they wont have one per mall?

(04 Aug 2021, 3:21 pm)streetdeckfan wrote So I take it that means they wont have one per mall?

The X22 will have the other colours.

(04 Aug 2021, 3:27 pm)Dan wrote The X22 will have the other colours.

Wonder what type of bus tge X22 will be? 
Also any clues as to when the eclipses will be In service?

5335 now in service on the 20