(27 Jan 2017, 12:19 pm)Jamie M wrote 9099 is on the X1, somebody said it was kicking around leeds the other day.

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Still on today. It will have been the 1020 ish X1 off the Galleries heading to Easington Lane.

Does anyone know if printed timetable leaflets are generally available in Hexham since the bus station moved, or are they just on the buses now?

(01 Feb 2017, 1:00 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Does anyone know if printed timetable leaflets are generally available in Hexham since the bus station moved, or are they just on the buses now?

They're normally lying in a pile inside the bus station waiting room.
Found 686 (doesnt even go to hexham) and the multiuse 74 to 688 one kicking about too. Similarly for 10s, but no X84/5s were there last time I checked. They're literally in piles on the ledges behind where you sit. Can't miss 'em.

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(01 Feb 2017, 1:13 pm)Jamie M wrote They're normally lying in a pile inside the bus station waiting room.
Found 686 (doesnt even go to hexham) and the multiuse 74 to 688 one kicking about too. Similarly for 10s, but no X84/5s were there last time I checked. They're literally in piles on the ledges behind where you sit. Can't miss 'em.

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Great thanks.  Presume there is no printed leaflet for the X81/681 - dont think I've seen one on a bus or in the old bus station anyway?

(01 Feb 2017, 1:22 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Great thanks.  Presume there is no printed leaflet for the X81/681 - dont think I've seen one on a bus or in the old bus station anyway?

They're just white pieces of A4 paper and only avaliable online to you and me.

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Another new Go North East, Streetlite on trade plates was heading west on the Felling by pass at around 12:30 today.

(01 Feb 2017, 5:03 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote Another new Go North East, Streetlite on trade plates was heading west on the Felling by pass at around 12:30 today.

Thanks for the information Guy =)

(01 Feb 2017, 5:03 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote Another new Go North East, Streetlite on trade plates was heading west on the Felling by pass at around 12:30 today.

Three were delivered today - 5453, 5454 and 5456.

5457, 5458 and 5460 have also been delivered earlier in the week.

(01 Feb 2017, 8:00 pm)citaro5284 wrote Three were delivered today - 5453, 5454 and 5456.

5457, 5458 and 5460 have also been delivered earlier in the week.

Thanks Citaro, not bad, only 5459, 5461 and 5462 to arrive now, they seem to of got them quick!

Does this £10 million investment include 681-690 and the second hand vehicles or does it just start from these 21 Streetlites?

9099 now back at Chester.

5457/58 at Riverside ready to enter service.

(02 Feb 2017, 7:29 am)Dan wrote 9099 now back at Chester.

5457/58 at Riverside ready to enter service.

Cheers Dan.

You never guess what..

Durham bus station [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]

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(01 Feb 2017, 1:13 pm)Jamie M wrote They're normally lying in a pile inside the bus station waiting room.
Found 686 (doesnt even go to hexham) and the multiuse 74 to 688 one kicking about too. Similarly for 10s, but no X84/5s were there last time I checked. They're literally in piles on the ledges behind where you sit. Can't miss 'em.

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(01 Feb 2017, 1:23 pm)Jamie M wrote They're just white pieces of A4 paper and only avaliable online to you and me.

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Erm, no and no...

There's a very smart leaflet rack in the waiting room with properly printed copies of all Hexham-operated services:

(02 Feb 2017, 3:46 pm)eezypeazy wrote Erm, no and no...

There's a very smart leaflet rack in the waiting room with properly printed copies of all Hexham-operated services:

This wasn't the case 2 weeks ago.....

That rack has been installed only a week ago at the most, As when I was last there two weeks ago all timetables were indeed laid out on the windowsill which doubles up as a bench.

Also to note is that 685 Times have been incorporated into the display, As it was previously telling people that 685 times can be found on stand.

Another B10 bites the dust - 4900 this time, which is now out of tax.

(02 Feb 2017, 12:38 pm)Jamie M wrote You never guess what..

Durham bus station [emoji2]

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It's a shame that GNE can't be bothered to send timetables to Peterlee Library even though there said there will and the library have asked them aswell and this is going back since the tourist information place was closed down many years ago, Arriva and DCC sends timetables and leaflets to the library.


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I've noticed that Go North East are continuing to mix and match the old and new logos, even on the new Streetlites.

The interior health & safety etc stickers still have the old logos and the old logo is still pressed into the headrests on the seats. I appreciate that they may wish to use old stock but could it also be argued that brand identity is being diluted as a result?

(03 Feb 2017, 4:52 pm)S813 FVK wrote I've noticed that Go North East are continuing to mix and match the old and new logos, even on the new Streetlites.

The interior health & safety etc stickers still have the old logos and the old logo is still pressed into the headrests on the seats. I appreciate that they may wish to use old stock but could it also be argued that brand identity is being diluted as a result?

I don't think the leather headrests can be helped - the order and the specification of the build would have been placed long before the new logo was created and launched. The logos externally are currently being replaced on buses at the moment: Riverside's fleet will be first. Scania L94 5207 has been repainted into the new corporate livery complete with new logos and, if I recall correctly, new style of fleet numbers.

Something which will probably be of greater interest (sorry to rain on your parade S813 FVK!) is the acquisition of mini Solo 208 from Go Cornwall Bus - now numbered 708 in Go North East's fleet:

Go North East: 0708 / WK58EAG by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(03 Feb 2017, 4:56 pm)Dan wrote I don't think the leather headrests can be helped - the order and the specification of the build would have been placed long before the new logo was created and launched. The logos externally are currently being replaced on buses at the moment: Riverside's fleet will be first. Scania L94 5207 has been repainted into the new corporate livery complete with new logos and, if I recall correctly, new style of fleet numbers.

Something which will probably be of greater interest (sorry to rain on your parade S813 FVK!) is the acquisition of mini Solo 208 from Go Cornwall Bus - now numbered 708 in Go North East's fleet:

Go North East: 0708 / WK58EAG by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Stanley's Tesco [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]?

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(03 Feb 2017, 4:56 pm)Dan wrote I don't think the leather headrests can be helped - the order and the specification of the build would have been placed long before the new logo was created and launched. The logos externally are currently being replaced on buses at the moment: Riverside's fleet will be first. Scania L94 5207 has been repainted into the new corporate livery complete with new logos and, if I recall correctly, new style of fleet numbers.

Something which will probably be of greater interest (sorry to rain on your parade S813 FVK!) is the acquisition of mini Solo 208 from Go Cornwall Bus - now numbered 708 in Go North East's fleet:

Go North East: 0708 / WK58EAG by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

When looked at from that perspective, then that is perfectly fine. I find the logo on the headrests isn't something that immediately jumps out at me when I have been on a bus with e-leather seat. I have noticed that some of the interior stickers have no logo on them while others do. Maybe its just me and withdrawl symptoms - I haven't actually been able to do any work on the marketing unit at school for 2 weeks now since my teacher hasn't been in and they haven't been able to get off their backside and get us any work to do.

That solo would be perfect for the T1/T2 here at Stanley. Would be no good on the 6 at peak times though which regularly happens (I say regularly - it is something that has been cut down on recently). Something tells me it is going to be sent to Percy Main for the Whitley Bay service that they have regained.

(03 Feb 2017, 5:07 pm)Jamie M wrote Stanley's Tesco [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]?

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Wouldn't have thought so, probably for the 333 or W1/W1A.

(03 Feb 2017, 5:20 pm)Tom wrote Wouldn't have thought so, probably for the 333 or W1/W1A.

Be interesting to see. Very few people turn up for the T1/T2 since very few people know where it goes and stops. If all of the MPDs are to go, I wonder what'll come.

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(03 Feb 2017, 5:20 pm)Tom wrote Wouldn't have thought so, probably for the 333 or W1/W1A.

Could go on S1 replace 8266

(03 Feb 2017, 5:25 pm)Jamie M wrote Be interesting to see. Very few people turn up for the T1/T2 since very few people know where it goes and stops. If all of the MPDs are to go, I wonder what'll come.

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Is there actually a timetable anywhere for the T1/T2? I just know the T1 gets into Lanchester at around 15:15.

(03 Feb 2017, 5:25 pm)jaimz13 wrote Could go on S1 replace 8266

It's tiny mind, I've seen the S1 full at peak times before, and 8266 is a hell of a lot bigger.

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(03 Feb 2017, 5:25 pm)Jamie M wrote Be interesting to see. Very few people turn up for the T1/T2 since very few people know where it goes and stops. If all of the MPDs are to go, I wonder what'll come.

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True but I'm not sure what else they could use on the 333 or W1/W1A? 

The 42A won't need all of 637/638/639 so maybe one of them, and would fit in with the Venture Solos?

(03 Feb 2017, 5:20 pm)Tom wrote Wouldn't have thought so, probably for the 333 or W1/W1A.

I was thinking the W1/W1A. Could maybe go on the 333 I suppose though.

(03 Feb 2017, 5:25 pm)jaimz13 wrote Could go on S1 replace 8266

I'd imagine it would be too small for the S1, a larger Solo SR may do though.

(03 Feb 2017, 5:27 pm)S813 FVK wrote Is there actually a timetable anywhere for the T1/T2? I just know the T1 gets into Lanchester at around 15:15.

No, not that I know of. It stops at a lot of the stops and isn't displayed on the stop timetables. Drivers love the shift because you only ever pick up from Tesco, even there it's not rare to be carrying only thin air.

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(03 Feb 2017, 5:20 pm)Tom wrote Wouldn't have thought so, probably for the 333 or W1/W1A.

Looks like more than 1 is on its way, so perhaps enough for both along with the 168?