(10 May 2013, 7:39 pm)aureolin wrote Nice document Adam. I think it could perhaps become more of a reality now that the new Dunston depot is underway. I'd suggest writing directly to Kevin Carr with something like that, see what sort of response you get back?

Nice bus list too. I'm hoping to get a photo of the couple of the ex-GNE Optare Excels that Blackpool Transport have, as I'm heading down that way for a couple of days in August.

(10 May 2013, 10:22 pm)aureolin wrote Just send it to the GNE freepost address, but put something like 'Managing Director' instead of 'Customer Services' on the first line.

(10 May 2013, 11:01 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote

(10 May 2013, 10:22 pm)aureolin wrote Just send it to the GNE freepost address, but put something like 'Managing Director' instead of 'Customer Services' on the first line.

Ok will do, I'm going to add more information make it look more professional and print it out on photo paper to also make it and the photos I use look more professional.

And Obviously add more Information to the Lothian Example, Much more on Costings etc and find more Former GNE Buses.

(12 May 2013, 4:44 pm)Venturego wrote

(10 May 2013, 11:01 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote

(10 May 2013, 10:22 pm)aureolin wrote Just send it to the GNE freepost address, but put something like 'Managing Director' instead of 'Customer Services' on the first line.

Ok will do, I'm going to add more information make it look more professional and print it out on photo paper to also make it and the photos I use look more professional.

And Obviously add more Information to the Lothian Example, Much more on Costings etc and find more Former GNE Buses.

Maybe include AEC, Leyland Tiger from late 1950's to early 1960's and very Rare Daimler Fleetline Single Decker with Alexander bodywork eg KCN 20J - one of the first dual door models introduced into the Northern General Fleet http://www.flickr.com/photos/23207961@N07/3639039381/in/photostream/ - Some were branded as Sunderland District Omnibus (SDO) a subsidiary of Northern General (This model preceeded the plain Willowbrook body: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23207961@N07/3604331951/in/pool-714819@N23/, and came after the Leyland Panther T421 (example http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarquinius_superbus/8528677757/)

(12 May 2013, 11:20 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote A few days ago I proposed the Idea of what if GNE were to have there own preservation trust, too which some disagreed. I also uploaded a demo document, now after gathering alot of Information to which I thank those who helped, I now have an updated document for you guys to look at. Any Feedback/Tweaks or any other Ideas I could add would be appreciated.

(13 May 2013, 1:28 pm)fozzovmurton wrote Would it be more appealing to GNE if, say, an enthusiast or enthuiast group get a bus to preserve, and bring GNE in to give som space at one of there depot to store a potential preservation project

(13 May 2013, 5:05 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I was going to put in a bit about the 100years Celebration, see I think if they were to preserve the Metrobus I have shown and few others, Then the perfect time to unveil this to the Public would be when the new depot opens. It would nice to see, I quite like the Beamish Idea.

I think overall what i've come up with works and ties in well with the Heritage of GNE over the past 100years. It's much better than 5p journey on the 21 or a Childrens Book.

I've displayed how they could make money to then be able to Run the trust, i.e. through a Membership Scheme etc.

I can't really think of much more to add to it tbh.

(06 Dec 2013, 11:32 am)BusFanPrudhoe wrote Go North East have had a history of operating unusual buses, even recently with the Designlines once operated on the Quaylink services. It would be nice to see some sort of permanent exibition of their history. I find the North East has few transport museums, so it would be good to see Go North East open their own museum. (maybe in the Winlaton Depot when the move to the new Gateshead super depot.

(06 Dec 2013, 1:20 pm)Rob wrote Also, who benefits from preservation of older vehicles?

(06 Dec 2013, 1:20 pm)Rob wrote The Designlines were not operated by Go North East, they were operated by Stagecoach Newcastle.

Why would Winlaton depot being held onto, with the expense attached to maintaining and operating the facility?

Also, who benefits from preservation of older vehicles? Is is the majority of passengers who use services, or is it the small number of enthusiasts who will want to rejoice over the good ol' days?

(06 Dec 2013, 3:50 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Our resident "DAF Appreciation Officer!"

(06 Dec 2013, 10:08 pm)gtomlinson wrote I'm entirely against the idea in terms of business

(08 Dec 2013, 10:04 am)BJ10VUS wrote I agree in terms of business that it wouldn't be viable, but think of the poor DAFs