(06 Apr 2016, 11:44 am)Chris wrote Funnily enough I had a similar thing with a friend the other week. He text me to ask me what time the 639 was due. Similarly, a lot of people in my local area still refer to 'The Northern'. And not just older people either.
The same woman was recently referring to Goahead Gateshead as the operator.
On a slightly connected note, has anyone else noted that the colouring on these funky branded buses doesn't seem to weather as well as the traditional colours seen of old?
No idea whether it is my eyes, the paint quality/ingredients or the chemicals used in washing the vehicles - but they seem washed out.
I have noticed one or two Washington Mercs looking pale recently.