(08 Nov 2013, 10:57 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I believe there is a stipulation with the Metrocentre that the X66 must be Bendy Buses. Same with the X40 that the contract specifys Bendy Buses.

Didn't they trial a Wright Streetcar about 5 years ago? Surely worth another look.

I would get Gemini 2's for the X66 plus Tempos are Unreliable

Having recently travelled on the Optare Tempo SRs with Trent Barton, I find them to be pretty solid buses.

(08 Nov 2013, 10:57 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I believe there is a stipulation with the Metrocentre that the X66 must be Bendy Buses. Same with the X40 that the contract specifys Bendy Buses.

I don't believe the Metrocentre would be too worried if Go North East offered to provide a more frequent service in return for the removal of articulated vehilces.

With SPD vehilces in the fleet, one wonders what will happen to the final branded SPD 8228. Prehaps a Wright Solar/Scania L94 could be branded for Tynedale Link services as its replacement?

(09 Nov 2013, 3:25 pm)theOne wrote I don't believe the Metrocentre would be too worried if Go North East offered to provide a more frequent service in return for the removal of articulated vehilces.

With SPD vehilces in the fleet, one wonders what will happen to the final branded SPD 8228. Prehaps a Wright Solar/Scania L94 could be branded for Tynedale Link services as its replacement?

Why would you think a Scania.....not a cadet from South Tyne as they are similar size?

(09 Nov 2013, 3:34 pm)citaro5284 wrote Why would you think a Scania.....not a cadet from South Tyne as they are similar size?

Admittedly the Cadet and SPD have an overall similar capacity, inlcuding standees. The Scania may have a slightly greater capacity with standees, but the number of seats amongst the 3 are rather similar. The Cadet vehicles are more suited to replace MPD vehicles.I do believe a Scania is the appropriate choice in this instance.

Anyone fancy doing an X66 Wright Streetcar?

15 orange deckers coming soon for the 56, but what will the branding look like?

(20 Nov 2013, 8:02 pm)theOne wrote 15 orange deckers coming soon for the 56, but what will the branding look like?

let's hope it Doesn't include Flowers...


I want it to keep the Fab Fifty Six name but with a different style and design.

I like the style of writing these have used on the Tynedale Express - so Fab Fifty Six in that style.

Not sure on the brand design i would have.

I'm hoping we see more destinations included on side of the bus instead of just - Sunderland - Concord - Newcastle - Every 10 mins


If i had to make up the brand for it, i would of had it as Citylink because it links 2 cities up... not like the 58 -.-

Wear Tees Xpress Scania Omnicity
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That looks good, wish they would get omnicitys but probleys end up with scanias

GNE X66 Wright Pulsar Hydrogen

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GNE Highwayman Volvo 7900H

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A list of requests:

Fifty-six B9
Cobalt Clipper B9
Pronto Citaro
Whey Aye Five 0 Omnicity
South Tyne Versa

The fleet of tomorrow

Prehaps a X66/Centrelink branded Versa too?

(25 Nov 2013, 6:13 pm)Rob wrote A list of requests:

Fifty-six B9
Cobalt Clipper B9
Pronto Citaro
Whey Aye Five 0 Omnicity
South Tyne Versa

The fleet of tomorrow

Prehaps a X66/Centrelink branded Versa too?

Cobalt Clipper is already done by myself http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/attach...p?aid=4876

I'll have a crack at the Pronto and X66/Centrelink Versa for you as the South Tyne/WA50 and Fab56 would be a bit complicated for me to do as I i'm not that technically gifted when comes to those types of liveries, i'm sure theONE will be able to do them as he is pretty good at this Paperbus Livery Designing

GNE X66/Centrelink Optare Versa and Pronto Citaro

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Arriva Scania Omnicity Tri Axle

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South Tyne branded Optare Versa

Go North East Toonlink Mercedes Citaro redesign

(07 Dec 2013, 5:15 pm)theOne wrote Go North East Toonlink Mercedes Citaro redesign

Think you may have made a small typo on the rear there, theOne - it says 'TookLink'

Toonlink Citaro
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OK Way Solo SR
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Lime Versa
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Centurion Streetlite
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Route numbers on the rear should always be on the nearside

(07 Dec 2013, 6:44 pm)citaro5284 wrote Route numbers on the rear should always be on the nearside

I just copy/pasted it over from the front for quickness, it's only a Paperbus so it makes no Difference to me, obviously on Real Buses I know it's on the near side, other than Citaro5284, what do think of my Paperbuses

Go North East Corporate Livery on a Gemini 2
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Just to let you all know that, Ron and Ton's Blog is back making paperbuses!

www.ronandton.wordpress.com

What's your opinion on my new Northern Greyhound ADL Enviro 400 MMC?
It's not quite finished, still got the regs to do and the copyrights and credits.

(Copyright: Livery created by Thomas Simms, Original net by Adam Shaw (manchesterpaperbuses.wordpress.com), Destination blinds by Keiron Bains (ronandton.wordpress.com) and modified by myself)

Does anybody know which fonts Go North East use for the Fab56 and WTX?

(25 Apr 2015, 9:17 am)Robert wrote Does anybody know which fonts Go North East use for the Fab56 and WTX?

No Idea but you can copy and paste them off of Ron and Tons Blog, Nets for the B9TL and Citaro in the above Liveries have already been done.

(25 Apr 2015, 9:17 am)Robert wrote Does anybody know which fonts Go North East use for the Fab56 and WTX?

No idea about the Fab Fifty Six, but WTX is perhaps Reload Alt Regular (commercial) or Center Medium (commercial).

(25 Apr 2015, 12:46 pm)Malarkey wrote No Idea but you can copy and paste them off of Ron and Tons Blog, Nets for the B9TL and Citaro in the above Liveries have already been done.

Its just so i can alter them to every 12 minutes and add Spectrum Business Park replacing Norton or wherever has been removed.

(25 Apr 2015, 3:48 pm)Robert wrote Its just so i can alter them to every 12 minutes and add Spectrum Business Park replacing Norton or wherever has been removed.

Think it might be Arial Bold for the 56, WTX I have no idea.