(16 Jul 2015, 12:31 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Prob sick of all the spotters hanging around outside Saltmeadows.

Couldn't agree more Gary, particularly when they hanging around like a bad smell.

9109 is back out and will be doing the 14:05 X21 out of Newcastle, just passed it on the Fell, meanwhile I am on 6040 in the opposite direction to Chester le Street.

(16 Jul 2015, 12:52 pm)Malarkey wrote Couldn't agree more Gary, particularly when they hanging around like a bad smell.

9109 is back out and will be doing the 14:05 X21 out of Newcastle, just passed it on the Fell, meanwhile I am on 6040 in the opposite direction to Chester le Street.

As long as these spotters are obeying the rules and taking these photos outside of the premises then I don't see the issue at all, I would say its an over zealous reaction of closing the shutters just because people are taking some photos of buses.

(16 Jul 2015, 12:52 pm)Malarkey wrote Couldn't agree more Gary, particularly when they hanging around like a bad smell.

9109 is back out and will be doing the 14:05 X21 out of Newcastle, just passed it on the Fell, meanwhile I am on 6040 in the opposite direction to Chester le Street.

I got off the bus, I went to take a photo and then I made my way to Gateshead Stadium, so I wasn't exactly hanging around like a bad smell was I.

(16 Jul 2015, 12:59 pm)Bus_User wrote As long as these spotters are obeying the rules and taking these photos outside of the premises then I don't see the issue at all, I would say its an over zealous reaction of closing the shutters just because people are taking some photos of buses.

Just get pleasure from realising that these people are paranoid.

You are probably upsetting them more than they are upsetting you.

(16 Jul 2015, 12:31 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Prob sick of all the spotters hanging around outside Saltmeadows.

I wasn't exactly "Hanging around" I was there for 30 seconds max before I went to the stadium.

(16 Jul 2015, 12:52 pm)Malarkey wrote Couldn't agree more Gary, particularly when they hanging around like a bad smell.

9109 is back out and will be doing the 14:05 X21 out of Newcastle, just passed it on the Fell, meanwhile I am on 6040 in the opposite direction to Chester le Street.

As long as no law is broken or no trespass has taken place, what is the problem...Though I must admit, I would get Peed Off if there were cameras pointed at me all the time

(16 Jul 2015, 12:59 pm)Bus_User wrote As long as these spotters are obeying the rules and taking these photos outside of the premises then I don't see the issue at all, I would say its an over zealous reaction of closing the shutters just because people are taking some photos of buses.

What I said above...

I can see why they would drop the shitters must be torture having a camera pointed at you a lot

(14 Jul 2015, 1:32 pm)MrFozz wrote Don't know if it is related, but 5369 went past me in Ryhope about 45 minutes ago looking like it had been in a smash, there was no front bumper on and was being driven by an engineer

5369 Is now at Saltmedows so it must have been, see Dan's photo here - https://flic.kr/p/w6ewgX

(16 Jul 2015, 2:32 pm)Davie wrote 5369 Is now at Saltmedows so it must have been, see Dan's photo here - https://flic.kr/p/w6ewgX

That looks great I'd rather that

(16 Jul 2015, 12:06 pm)LeeCalder wrote The "Pride" QuayLink is at Saltmeadows gaining its vinyls also, the Streetdeck is there.

Unfortunately I couldn't get a phone shot of the Streetdeck as they put the shutters down as soon as they seem me.

Looks quite good, might go down to the Quays next time I'm out to get some photos of it.

(16 Jul 2015, 12:06 pm)LeeCalder wrote The "Pride" QuayLink is at Saltmeadows gaining its vinyls also, the Streetdeck is there.

Unfortunately I couldn't get a phone shot of the Streetdeck as they put the shutters down as soon as they seem me.

The rainbow "QuayLink" branded vehicle can be identified as Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8335 (NK11 HJF).

Indeed, 9119 (SN64 CTU) arrived this morning and should hopefully be out in service within the next day or two. A full set of photographs below:
Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(16 Jul 2015, 2:57 pm)Dan wrote The rainbow "QuayLink" branded vehicle can be identified as Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8335 (NK11 HJF).

Indeed, 9119 (SN64 CTU) arrived this morning and should hopefully be out in service within the next day or two. A full set of photographs below:
Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

That GSC More branding is ridiculously too big on that window.

Based on the personalised seats, I'm going to say GNE will go for the Streetdeck

(16 Jul 2015, 3:02 pm)LeeCalder wrote Based on the personalised seats, I'm going to say GNE will go for the Streetdeck

No No, Don't say that! We already have the pleasure of Streetshites so why would we want the Double Deck version?

(16 Jul 2015, 3:08 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote No No, Don't say that!   We already have the pleasure of Streetshites so why would we want the Double Deck version?

That Enviro400MMC is an absolute dream as well... Struggled to fault it!

(16 Jul 2015, 2:57 pm)Dan wrote The rainbow "QuayLink" branded vehicle can be identified as Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8335 (NK11 HJF).

Indeed, 9119 (SN64 CTU) arrived this morning and should hopefully be out in service within the next day or two. A full set of photographs below:
Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9119 / SN64CTU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Do you mean Wright Street'Wreck'?

(16 Jul 2015, 4:27 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Do you mean Wright Street'Wreck'?

I do hope you go out and have a ride on it, Davey. 

8334 has been branded: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/19560226688/

(16 Jul 2015, 4:27 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Do you mean Wright Street'Wreck'?

(16 Jul 2015, 4:28 pm)R852 PRG wrote I do hope you go out and have a ride on it, Davey. 

Don't knock something until you've tried it.

(16 Jul 2015, 4:52 pm)Jimmi wrote Don't knock something until you've tried it.

''Never judge a book by it's cover''.

(16 Jul 2015, 4:52 pm)Jimmi wrote Don't knock something until you've tried it.

Another Newcastle - Bishop Auckland trip on the X21 for you then i guess with this second demonstrator 

(16 Jul 2015, 3:02 pm)GX03 SVC wrote That GSC More branding is ridiculously too big on that window.

Ideally we need the Greg of Weardale verdict on it. I can't see him approving of it like!

(16 Jul 2015, 4:53 pm)R852 PRG wrote ''Never judge a book by it's cover''.

Or "Never judge a bus by it's colour....Read the name!" as Northern General would say.
https://flic.kr/p/7mTzgn

Although in theory, the above quote wouldn't work as most people would say:
"Oh look, here is a nice lovely looking silver bus coming along" then when it gets closer... "Oh shit its a Wright Streetdeck. Doesn't look like we are getting to where we need to be on time".

(16 Jul 2015, 4:55 pm)aureolin wrote Ideally we need the Greg of Weardale verdict on it. I can't see him approving of it like!

Nah; it's cush now man, aureolin. That massive vinyl on the front windscreen has been removed - couldn't send a bus to Weardale with that on when Greg is kicking about!

(16 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)Dan wrote Nah; it's cush now man, aureolin. That massive vinyl on the front windscreen has been removed - couldn't send a bus to Weardale with that on when Greg is kicking about!

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(16 Jul 2015, 4:53 pm)S813 FVK wrote Another Newcastle - Bishop Auckland trip on the X21 for you then i guess with this second demonstrator 

Aye, will be hunting it down for a ride and photo on Saturday all being well.

As I have never been on this either I will give my opinion after I ride it.

I'm not sure if it's already been posted or not, but 8316 is now branded for services Q1 & Q2

(16 Jul 2015, 5:45 pm)Davie wrote I'm not sure if it's already been posted or not,  but 8316 is now branded for services Q1 & Q2

You must read the news on a Sunday too

(16 Jul 2015, 5:49 pm)S813 FVK wrote You must read the news on a Sunday too

Well I do hang around with Bazza

I would suggest Go North East purchase the Enviro 400MMC with the Scania Engine over any other Double Decker currently on the Market, I enjoyed two smooth journeys on 9109 this afternoon where there was not a rattle or a squeak to be heard and was quite speedy along the A1 and Dual Carriage Way between Chester Moor and Pity Me, also loved the seating as was very comfortable compared to the e-leather seating on the Streetlites for example, also thought the tables were a nice touch but probably not needed at all, unless of course it was on a Malarkey Marathon of a Route, safe to say ADL have built a top quality Double Decker, certainly was a hell of a lot better than the B5TL which was trialed last year.

(16 Jul 2015, 7:14 pm)Malarkey wrote I would suggest Go North East purchase the Enviro 400MMC with the Scania Engine over any other Double Decker currently on the Market, I enjoyed two smooth journeys on 9109 this afternoon where there was not a rattle or a squeak to be heard and was quite speedy along the A1 and Dual Carriage Way between Chester Moor and Pity Me, also loved the seating as was very comfortable compared to the e-leather seating on the Streetlites for example, also thought the tables were a nice touch but probably not needed at all, unless of course it was on a Malarkey Marathon of a Route, safe to say ADL have built a top quality Double Decker, certainly was a hell of a lot better than the B5TL which was trialed last year.

What size engine is in the scania version of the e400mmc. 

Must admit 9109 has been very impresses...very positive feedback from every driver