6071 has been repainted to Blue back and Green front.

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Not the best colour combo... might change my mind when its branded.



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(21 Aug 2021, 12:01 pm)Michael wrote 6071 has been repainted to Blue back and Green front.

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Not the best colour combo... might change my mind when its branded.



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What route the only thing coming to my head is the 65, 6.

(21 Aug 2021, 12:38 pm)Keeiajs wrote What route the only thing coming to my head is the 65, 6.

Tyne valley Ten


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(21 Aug 2021, 12:39 pm)cbma06 wrote Tyne valley Ten


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Oh yeah, I forgot they were going through there mid-life refresh;

(21 Aug 2021, 12:55 pm)Keeiajs wrote Oh yeah, I forgot they were going through there mid-life refresh;

I think silver base with dark green (basically the same as Cobalt & Coast with green instead of blue) would've suited the Tyne Valley Ten better

(21 Aug 2021, 1:00 pm)L469 YVK wrote I think silver base with dark green (basically the same as Cobalt & Coast with green instead of blue) would've suited the Tyne Valley Ten better

Hmmm too reminiscent of the team valley clipper

Even I cannot let this slide - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...1118835264

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Looks good, reminds me of first leeds city.

(21 Aug 2021, 1:34 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Even I cannot let this slide - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...1118835264

That came to mind for me too, this being another: https://flic.kr/p/2iGAqm8

(21 Aug 2021, 1:34 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Even I cannot let this slide - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...1118835264

It's like that ladies tattoo, "You can't unsee it" 

I also notice again Blackburn have the done rear too far back as they did with the East Gateshead Loop/Rider B9's.

(21 Aug 2021, 12:36 pm)cbma06 wrote


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I don't think I have words that I can say on here to describe how bad that looks.

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(21 Aug 2021, 12:36 pm)cbma06 wrote


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Looks smart tbh, better than I imagined

(21 Aug 2021, 12:36 pm)cbma06 wrote


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Never mind the B9, I'm desperate to see the rude tattoo

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(21 Aug 2021, 1:34 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Even I cannot let this slide - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...1118835264

I thought comparing liveries annoyed you?

(21 Aug 2021, 1:45 pm)GNE6312 wrote Looks good, reminds me of first leeds city.

Reminds me of the buses that were on the 308

(21 Aug 2021, 1:00 pm)L469 YVK wrote I think silver base with dark green (basically the same as Cobalt & Coast with green instead of blue) would've suited the Tyne Valley Ten better

I have to agree. I was half  expecting the suggested livery myself. Ithink the green is too bright however the  branding might change things

Agree entirely, that was the widely held assumption. Lurid green is a bit of a surprise to say the least.

Expecting to see the Tynedale Link buses get repainted too - in to sort of the same colours.... if GNE have won the contracts again.

(22 Aug 2021, 1:24 pm)Michael wrote Expecting to see the Tynedale Link buses get repainted too - in to sort of the same colours.... if GNE have won the contracts again.

When are the contracts up?

(22 Aug 2021, 5:13 pm)Keeiajs wrote When are the contracts up?

Had a look on VOSA and they were renewed on 25/7/21


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(22 Aug 2021, 5:22 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Had a look on VOSA and they were renewed on 25/7/21


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Personally I think they should get a re-paint to match Tyne Valley Ten (if that is still there name) but not yet there are older buses which need a refresh first

(22 Aug 2021, 5:22 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Had a look on VOSA and they were renewed on 25/7/21


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That was just the date of the service changes. All the contracts expire next March.


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(22 Aug 2021, 5:26 pm)Dan wrote That was just the date of the service changes. All the contracts expire next March.


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Which contracts are up?

6043/6061 have all been photographed at Bus & Coach World Blackburn being prepared for repaint/refurbishment while 6072 is in the new TVT Livery. 

6072: https://www.flickr.com/photos/62607125@N08/51403651623/
6061: https://www.flickr.com/photos/62607125@N08/51403397896/
6043: https://www.flickr.com/photos/62607125@N08/51403417461/

(26 Aug 2021, 4:53 pm)Malarkey wrote 6043/6061 have all been photographed at Bus & Coach World Blackburn being prepared for repaint/refurbishment while 6072 is in the new TVT Livery. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/62607125@N08/

What happened to Green and Orange rear for Hexham, that looks bloody awful..

(27 Aug 2021, 5:54 am)54APhotography wrote What happened to Green and Orange rear for Hexham, that looks bloody awful..

Only thing I can think of is the Blue represents the MetroCentre (interchange is in the Blue Mall) and the Green represents the Tyne Valley.

(27 Aug 2021, 8:36 am)L469 YVK wrote Only thing I can think of is the Blue represents the MetroCentre (interchange is in the Blue Mall) and the Green represents the Tyne Valley.

Can’t tell if the bit about the blue is a joke or not.

Maybe it’s because the sky is blue and the bus passes under the sky?

(27 Aug 2021, 9:50 am)ne14ne1 wrote Can’t tell if the bit about the blue is a joke or not.

Maybe it’s because the sky is blue and the bus passes under the sky?

Or maybe the river...

(27 Aug 2021, 10:00 am)JP6004 wrote Or maybe the river...

Prudhoe water world?

(27 Aug 2021, 10:03 am)Andreos1 wrote Prudhoe water world?

A burst water main on chainbridge road