(01 May 2016, 8:44 pm)4691 wrote Spent an enjoyable afternoon at the rally. A few different independents and loved the line up of preserved NE buses; had a great ride on the South Sheilds Atlantean.

I was disappointed in the presentation of some of GNE's offerings - 4898 was a disgrace! Loop and Green Arrow Scanias already look quite rough, and wheels were filthy. Incidentally, why did GNE take off the wheels trims a couple of years ago, eg.. all Volvos used to come with them fitted from new. They also used to keep wheels clean in painted silver.  Compared to First's buses and most Transdev fleets, GNE don't look as smart, well presented and professional. I thought Arriva's fleet put them to shame today.

Yes, and notice how Arriva's were all recently branded buses too. I thought their presentation was fantastic, and it was a nice selection of vehicle types too.

I had thought the Loop and Green Arrow were the best presented vehicles, apart from the three from the 2016 order. I don't understand why they keep bringing the oldest buses in the fleet along, when whether they like it or not, the buses on display are representing the company.