(06 Jun 2017, 8:57 pm)Andreos1 wrote Whilst I'm not sure as many services should have the same brand. It isn't nearly every service. It's less than 43%.

It would be interesting to see how many vehicles have the brand, to compare to another depot and the number of vehicles under a particular high PVR brand there.

Ere don't spoil my post with maths. 


6 services at Deptford will have different brands. (Prince Bishops etc)

6 services could be "Black Cats"

2 - Go North East

I don't think the X36 will last too long, i expect the 9 to join "Black Cats" at later date.

Dan whats the allocation on the 11 on a evening? Yesterday i seen 2 cooperate livery solos on which is proberly better than the solars for fuel and for the amount of passengers carried.

The first two ex-Thames Travel Solos received Black Cats branding yesterday (698 and 700).

They've both mistakenly received Wi-Fi and Next Stop feature symbols, but these will be removed as soon as possible.

(07 Jun 2017, 2:17 pm)Dan wrote The first two ex-Thames Travel Solos received Black Cats branding yesterday (698 and 700).

They've both mistakenly received Wi-Fi and Next Stop feature symbols, but these will be removed as soon as possible.

They have now been removed from 700 although I would expect that they were also been removed from 698 at the same time.

(08 Jun 2017, 4:04 pm)S813 FVK wrote They have now been removed from 700 although I would expect that they were also been removed from 698 at the same time.

Yes, they were removed today.

699 also branded yesterday, slightly different style with the gold strip on windscreen. No feature symbols apart from on the rear. I believe 698 and 700 will have the gold strip added to windscreen on Monday and the bonnet branding modified to remove the feature symbols.

Suits the Solo much better than the L94, I think!

Go North East: 0699 / YJ10MFP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(08 Jun 2017, 4:07 pm)Dan wrote 699 also branded yesterday, slightly different style with the gold strip on windscreen. No feature symbols apart from on the rear. I believe 698 and 700 will have the gold strip added to windscreen on Monday and the bonnet branding modified to remove the feature symbols.

Suits the Solo much better than the L94, I think!

Go North East: 0699 / YJ10MFP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Also worth noting that new Streetlite 5466 received "Black Cats" branding yesterday, as expected.

(08 Jun 2017, 4:07 pm)Dan wrote 699 also branded yesterday, slightly different style with the gold strip on windscreen. No feature symbols apart from on the rear. I believe 698 and 700 will have the gold strip added to windscreen on Monday and the bonnet branding modified to remove the feature symbols.

Suits the Solo much better than the L94, I think!

Go North East: 0699 / YJ10MFP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Don't let Riverside see that, they'll have it off straight away!

(08 Jun 2017, 6:58 pm)Dan wrote Also worth noting that new Streetlite 5466 received "Black Cats" branding yesterday, as expected.

Any pictures?


Also if the Tynedalexpress 
Scania's move to Deptford for the 61, means the Scania's on the 39 can move to the 9 and 38... It leaves no spare branded bus but means all but the X36 will be branded at Deptford.

However the X36 has yet to reappear on VOSA, the previous one was cancelled.

Just seen what i presume is 5466 black cats branded streetlite at heworth presumably heading for deptford

5463 has arrived and already been branded.

Does anyone know when they'll be out in service?

(09 Jun 2017, 12:11 pm)Coppercap40 wrote Just seen what i presume is 5466 black cats branded streetlite at heworth presumably heading for deptford

Correct.  I was driving it back to Deptford after collecting it from Saltmeadows Road.

(09 Jun 2017, 4:49 pm)Michael wrote 5463 has arrived and already been branded.

Does anyone know when they'll be out in service?

Not branded yet - the news says 'in 3 days' so I would expect that to be Monday.

I also imagine that the Streetlites will be drip-fed into service again as per all other recent Streetlite orders. It isn't as if there is a new brand to launch, just the new buses. I would therefore think that the first could enter service as early as next week.

(09 Jun 2017, 5:02 pm)S813 FVK wrote Not branded yet - the news says 'in 3 days' so I would expect that to be Monday.

I also imagine that the Streetlites will be drip-fed into service again as per all other recent Streetlite orders. It isn't as if there is a new brand to launch, just the new buses. I would therefore think that the first could enter service as early as next week.

5466 planned to enter service on Wednesday afternoon, after testing of the Next Stop media takes place on Wednesday morning.

Should undergo inspection at Deptford this weekend and used for the last bit of familiarisation on Monday and Tuesday.

By Wednesday afternoon, 5463 should also be ready (it is planned to be branded on Monday), and it's quite likely that another will be delivered, branded and ready, so three can enter service on the same day.

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(09 Jun 2017, 5:02 pm)S813 FVK wrote Not branded yet - the news says 'in 3 days' so I would expect that to be Monday.

I also imagine that the Streetlites will be drip-fed into service again as per all other recent Streetlite orders. It isn't as if there is a new brand to launch, just the new buses. I would therefore think that the first could enter service as early as next week.

Was hoping they would have a few before they went in to service, the "Black Cats" is a new brand though?, maybe the launch will be done at a later date, like the Prince Bishops but then again i don't think the DD or 49 had a launch?

(09 Jun 2017, 5:11 pm)Michael wrote Was hoping they would have a few before they went in to service, the "Black Cats" is a new brand though?, maybe the launch will be done at a later date, like the Prince Bishops but then again i don't think the DD or 49 had a launch?

Durham Diamond did - at Durham.

I believe the main promotion came in the form of targeted mail drops. The more traditional methods of parking a bus up somewhere doesn't really work. High cost for little benefit - these events mainly appeal to enthusiasts rather than potential new customers.

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(09 Jun 2017, 5:10 pm)Dan wrote 5466 planned to enter service on Wednesday afternoon, after testing of the Next Stop media takes place on Wednesday morning.

Should undergo inspection at Deptford this weekend and used for the last bit of familiarisation on Monday and Tuesday.

By Wednesday afternoon, 5463 should also be ready (it is planned to be branded on Monday), and it's quite likely that another will be delivered, branded and ready, so three can enter service on the same day.

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Thanks Dan, Any idea which service they'll end up on?

What are the fleet movements going to be once all of them enter service?

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Also i'm surprised that 4926, 4931 were withdrawn before the B10's, thought they would of took them over as float vehicles.

(09 Jun 2017, 5:10 pm)Dan wrote 5466 planned to enter service on Wednesday afternoon, after testing of the Next Stop media takes place on Wednesday morning.

Should undergo inspection at Deptford this weekend and used for the last bit of familiarisation on Monday and Tuesday.

By Wednesday afternoon, 5463 should also be ready (it is planned to be branded on Monday), and it's quite likely that another will be delivered, branded and ready, so three can enter service on the same day.

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5466 was spotted tonight in Grangetown with the 61 on display.

(09 Jun 2017, 5:53 pm)Michael wrote 5466 was spotted tonight in Grangetown with the 61 on display.

Can't say I'm surprised... At least it's branded.

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(09 Jun 2017, 5:55 pm)Dan wrote Can't say I'm surprised... At least it's branded.

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How come?, are Deptford short of buses again? haha


How many Citaro's are there left to refurbish?

(09 Jun 2017, 5:55 pm)Dan wrote At least it's branded.

I hope the 'tagline' and website link will be moved down onto the black cant rail above the windows after review. Fair enough on 5439 where something is already taking that space up but in this instance where this does not appear to be the case, I see no reason why it can't be used for the rest of the branding.

5466 : https://www.flickr.com/photos/133853963@...ateposted/

Photo by Dan Picken.

(09 Jun 2017, 5:13 pm)Michael wrote Thanks Dan, Any idea which service they'll end up on?

What are the fleet movements going to be once all of them enter service?

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Also i'm surprised that 4926, 4931 were withdrawn before the B10's, thought they would of took them over as float vehicles.

4926 withdrawn due to accident damage.

(10 Jun 2017, 1:20 am)park5354 wrote 4926 withdrawn due to accident damage.

Ah right, cheers.


Is 5466 out today?, forgot to add yesterday, the "Black Cats" brand suits the Streetlites.

5467 (NK17 GHY) was spotted at Heysham docks? today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/145244805@...213187365/

Photo by BG Transport Pictures

6069 conked out just short of dbs. Appears to be a problem with the brakes.

Ah well, we needed a walk!

(10 Jun 2017, 4:05 pm)BusLoverMum wrote 6069 conked out just short of dbs. Appears to be a problem with the brakes.

Ah well, we needed a walk!

Another unIDd Angel died at 12.30 at Front St. I was mid run for the 78 so missed fleet num

564 Withdrawn? At Saltmeadows Road Depot looking rather taken apart..

They wasted no time in getting 5296 back out in service:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3517...ateposted/

A bit off topic but this was the best place to put this?
Is there an acknowledgement of sorts between enthusiasts? You know, if you are on a bus and someone else is spotting, wouldn't it be handy to have a certain wave which means something along the lines of 'Hello, I am an enthusiast!'
Any ideas lol?

564 and 574 both at Saltmeadows