(14 Nov 2021, 9:01 pm)cbma06 wrote Probably more likely after there done the 8/78 unless there start on the 60


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With the 60, I would also do the old saltwell parks buses. Maybe a brand for the 9/5.

(14 Nov 2021, 9:11 pm)Keeiajs wrote With the 60, I would also do the old saltwell parks buses. Maybe a brand for the 9/5.

Weren’t they only just put in Corp2019 livery a year back prior to the Yutongs entering service?

(14 Nov 2021, 9:15 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Weren’t they only just put in Corp2019 livery a year back prior to the Yutongs entering service?

So were some Mercedes, some xlines are being re-done from just over 1 year ago.

Any sign of the first 2 Country Ranger Streetlites returning to Saltmeadows yet after repaint?

(20 Nov 2021, 10:32 am)Michael wrote Any sign of the first 2 Country Ranger Streetlites returning to Saltmeadows yet after repaint?

Drove past today, 3 Xlines Geminis, Streetlite & Citaro.

(20 Nov 2021, 10:32 am)Michael wrote Any sign of the first 2 Country Ranger Streetlites returning to Saltmeadows yet after repaint?

Still with the contractor but both are now fully painted with route details applied to one of them.

(23 Nov 2021, 8:28 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote Still with the contractor but both are now fully painted with route details applied to one of them.

Thanks for the update

First Country Ranger has been branded (5399):


https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1466796965828743173

Like the Coaster, that colour combo looks bright, fresh and appealing. Nice job.
How did the Red Kite Ranger end up with such dull drab colours.

(03 Dec 2021, 6:30 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Like the Coaster, that colour combo looks bright, fresh and appealing. Nice job.
How did the Red Kite Ranger end up with such dull drab colours.

I agree, all of the liveries that share the same colour in two different shades have far outstripped the sometimes gawdy combinations.. 

The refresh is excellent.

(03 Dec 2021, 5:33 pm)Michael wrote First Country Ranger has been branded (5399):


https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1466796965828743173

Rear should say underneath 

*there is USB's & plugs they don't work good luck

(03 Dec 2021, 5:33 pm)Michael wrote First Country Ranger has been branded (5399):


https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1466796965828743173

Of all the recent brands/rebrands, that one is the best by a mile. Colours work well, font is nice and clean.

(03 Dec 2021, 9:40 pm)Keeiajs wrote Rear should say underneath 

*there is USB's & plugs they don't work good luck

Zzzzzz boring, stop going on and on about them, we literally know that some of them aren't working, you don't have to post it all the time...

Complaining on here will do sod all - go and email Go North East everyday about them.

(03 Dec 2021, 9:59 pm)Michael wrote Zzzzzz boring, stop going on and on about them, we literally know that some of them aren't working, you don't have to post it all the time...

Some? I have never had a streetlite with a working piug socket. So I think it is most.

Also complain to GNE, like they are going to do something.

(03 Dec 2021, 9:40 pm)Keeiajs wrote Rear should say underneath 

*there is USB's & plugs they don't work good luck

Rare, but I have to agree with you on this point.

Generally speaking, I do like these slogans on the bus rears, but it baffles me why you'd use that on this batch of buses, knowing the long standing issues with the sockets *not* working.

Newer batches with USB charging points work fine and I generally never have an issue with them. So I hope the sockets have been replaced (or permanently fixed) as part of the refresh process, if we're using slogans like that.

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(04 Dec 2021, 7:43 pm)Adrian wrote Rare, but I have to agree with you on this point.

Generally speaking, I do like these slogans on the bus rears, but it baffles me why you'd use that on this batch of buses, knowing the long standing issues with the sockets *not* working.

Newer batches with USB charging points work fine and I generally never have an issue with them. So I hope the sockets have been replaced (or permanently fixed) as part of the refresh process, if we're using slogans like that.

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Better than just saying ‘fruitful’ like one(?) of the Berries.

(04 Dec 2021, 8:26 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Better than just saying ‘fruitful’ like one(?) of the Berries. 

It might as well promise a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow on board, because it's as likely to be available.

(03 Dec 2021, 5:33 pm)Michael wrote First Country Ranger has been branded (5399):


https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1466796965828743173

Oooooo i like that alot

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(03 Dec 2021, 9:59 pm)Michael wrote Zzzzzz boring, stop going on and on about them, we literally know that some of them aren't working, you don't have to post it all the time...

Complaining on here will do sod all - go and email Go North East everyday about them.

Your a fine one to talk about going on and on about stuff,think you need to practice what you preach.......

The thing that struck me as odd was the reference to wireless charging on the image to go with that strapline.

Even with the comments above and elsewhere, you've still got more chance of finding sockets that work as far as these Streetlites are concerned.

That's if I'm not mistaken of course. I haven't been on any of these Streetlites for a very long time! Perhaps an element of the 'upgrade' still to be completed?

(04 Dec 2021, 7:43 pm)Adrian wrote Rare, but I have to agree with you on this point.

Generally speaking, I do like these slogans on the bus rears, but it baffles me why you'd use that on this batch of buses, knowing the long standing issues with the sockets *not* working.

Newer batches with USB charging points work fine and I generally never have an issue with them. So I hope the sockets have been replaced (or permanently fixed) as part of the refresh process, if we're using slogans like that.

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Yeah never had a issue with Ex-Black Cats batch, or any buses with USB's not part of the Plug Socket except 6335.
It been a issue with 56 since 2014/5. And with everyone which have came. I do like how on the newer E400/Streetdecks the USB's are away from the plugs.

(04 Dec 2021, 8:57 pm)S813 FVK wrote The thing that struck me as odd was the reference to wireless charging on the image to go with that strapline.

Even with the comments above and elsewhere, you've still got more chance of finding sockets that work as far as these Streetlites are concerned.

That's if I'm not mistaken of course. I haven't been on any of these Streetlites for a very long time! Perhaps an element of the 'upgrade' still to be completed?

It's the same amount of work to install the seat-back wireless chargers as it is to install the USB sockets, so I wonder if they've decided the extra spend on the unit is worth it.
But, if that's the case, I would have thought they'd do the same on other refurbs

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(04 Dec 2021, 11:54 pm)streetdeckfan wrote It's the same amount of work to install the seat-back wireless chargers as it is to install the USB sockets, so I wonder if they've decided the extra spend on the unit is worth it.
But, if that's the case, I would have thought they'd do the same on other refurbs

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The 4 still has nothing.

5399 back out today

1110 From Sunderland
1230 From Stanley
1410 From Sunderland
1530 From Stanley
1700 From Sunderland
1822 From Stanley
1957 From Sunderland
2122 From Stanley
2257 From Sunderland

(05 Dec 2021, 12:08 pm)NL62WVW wrote 5399 back out today

1110 From Sunderland
1230 From Stanley
1410 From Sunderland
1530 From Stanley
1700 From Sunderland
1822 From Stanley
1957 From Sunderland
2122 From Stanley
2257 From Sunderland

Go North East 5399 / NK15 ENM by kieron mathews, on Flickr


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Nice shot that.

(05 Dec 2021, 3:13 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Nice shot that.

Smart livery too. I like it

Cracking shot.

I am just going to put it in here...

But I might get hate for this but...I think GNE have more simplier and plainer logos, examples - Coast & County - Country Ranger (Not a bad livery but more simplier) 
And just look at all the S&D's very simple with one Icon/Picture. 

One of the best examples is the coaster how much that had changed. 

However I would say there has been a few more complex ones which I like like Crusader.

5398 is back in service with Country Ranger livery.

Go North East 5398 / NK15 ENL. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

Guessing 5408 is the first Consett C&C lite to get branded into the CountryRanger for the 78?