(18 Oct 2013, 12:18 pm)aureolin wrote I'd say GNE looking to re-launch around the 3rd of November at the earliest then? That's me assuming the newly branded timetables and such are already at the printers

Should note too that I received a leaflet through the door for the Connections 4, and I don't even live that close to the route. Credit where credit is due. It's been a good effort by GNE getting the word out on this one.

I still wish there was a "like" button on this page !!!

(18 Oct 2013, 7:13 pm)busman101 wrote I still wish there was a "like" button on this page !!!

They are just after your Connect 4's

(18 Oct 2013, 7:19 pm)citaro5284 wrote They are just after your Connect 4's

Lies! I was after the lab coat really.

The lab coat is a massive step up from the £1 shop outfits (and thats being generous) that launched the Angel

(18 Oct 2013, 7:58 pm)GTM wrote The lab coat is a massive step up from the £1 shop outfits (and thats being generous) that launched the Angel

I can't remember that one, which says a lot given I use the 21 3 or 4 times a day. I did like the key card launch one with the flash mobs though.

(18 Oct 2013, 8:06 pm)aureolin wrote I can't remember that one, which says a lot given I use the 21 3 or 4 times a day. I did like the key card launch one with the flash mobs though.

Loved that one. The videos of the flash mobs on the buses were hilarious... some of the faces!

(18 Oct 2013, 8:07 pm)Dan wrote Loved that one. The videos of the flash mobs on the buses were hilarious... some of the faces!

Haha yeah. An old bloke shouted at them to turn it off on one video. I think they said at the time that everyone dancing worked for GNE.

Got a link to the video where the old bloke shouts at them?

(18 Oct 2013, 9:42 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Got a link to the video where the old bloke shouts at them?

Its possibly on GNE's YouTube account. I'm on my phone at the moment so it's a faff to search. I'll try in the morning though.

today i have seen a Coaster on 9 and a Sunderland Connect on 99

(18 Oct 2013, 6:35 pm)citaro5284 wrote I bet Dan and Bazza will be

you know 100% i will

(18 Oct 2013, 9:58 pm)aureolin wrote Its possibly on GNE's YouTube account. I'm on my phone at the moment so it's a faff to search. I'll try in the morning though.

I've got the Key, I've got the Secret, I've got Key to GNE's Youtube Channel, I've got the Key, I've the Secret to another Way, Yeah Yeah ahha Yeah Yeah ahha Yeah Yeah ahha, I got the Key

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEnhlnThGg

1005 is the latest van to be repainted:


Photo credit to Richard Joseph Kenco Tiplady

Olympian 3820 has been transferred to Gateshead for a new school contract effective from Sunday (it's a Jewish school). Another should be joining.

I'm just setting myself some targets for what I want/need to photograph. I am going to make a list, and can anyone tell me if I have missed anything important off. I aim to photograph these by the end of the year!

Hexham

• ''Tynedale Links'' branded MPD's.
  
• ''Tynedale Links'' branded SPD 8228.
  
• ''Tynedale Links'' branded Concept 8293.
  

Consett/Stanley

• ''Venture'' branded MPD's.
  
• Lolynes/Olympians.
  

Chester-le-Street

• ''Lambton Worm'' branded DAF's.
  
• Lolynes.
  
• SPD's.
  

Sunderland/Peterlee

• ''Fab Fifty Six'' branded Scanias
  
• ''Simplicity'' and ''Drifter'' branded Versa's
  
• MPD's
  

Gateshead/Washington/Percy Main

• ''North Tyne Links'' branded 504/5/14.
  
• ''Washington Street Shuttle'' branded MPD's.
  
• ''Citylink'' branded Mercedes.
  
• Any Nexus routes.
  

27 desty now include hebburn

(18 Oct 2013, 8:09 pm)aureolin wrote Haha yeah. An old bloke shouted at them to turn it off on one video. I think they said at the time that everyone dancing worked for GNE.

They were lying, at least one of them was a volunteer, I know the woman.

The M1 is no more...

(19 Oct 2013, 11:40 pm)JP6004 wrote The M1 is no more...

Nope, No more Waggonway DAF's i hope to :p

(19 Oct 2013, 11:42 pm)Michael wrote Nope, No more Waggonway DAF's i hope to :p

We shall see

Tearful

As a result of the new Mercs on service 4, Solars 4956-66 have moved around a little...

Solars 4956-60 have transferred to Chester for services 28/28A. The DAFs previously used have now been withdrawn.
Solars 4961-63 remain at Washington. Renowns 4912/13 have transferred to Stanley, whilst SPD 8216 has transferred to Chester to act as 4866's replacement.
Solars 4964/65 have transferred to Deptford. Renown 4914 has transferred to Stanley as a result.
Solar 4966 should have transferred to Gateshead.

(20 Oct 2013, 9:32 am)Dan wrote 4912/13 have now transferred to Stanley.

4914 is there as well

(20 Oct 2013, 9:41 am)citaro5284 wrote 4914 is there as well

Give me a chance to update the post! :P

Are 4956-4960 on 28's then? If so I suppose they'll be on 34's too?

(20 Oct 2013, 10:07 am)CatsFast101 wrote Are 4956-4960 on 28's then? If so I suppose they'll be on 34's too?

They're not. Getting branded today.
There is a SPD on 28s/34s today, no DAFs or Solars.

Introducing Connections 4, 5358 on her first day in service - and look at that blind!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10378044353/

(20 Oct 2013, 10:18 am)Dan wrote They're not. Getting branded today.
There is a SPD on 28s/34s today, no DAFs or Solars.

Introducing Connections 4, 5358 on her first day in service - and look at that blind!
http://www.flickr.com/#/photos/danielgra...378044353/

=D, Wonder who good the new Waggonway Brand will be.. i hope its not rubbish..

What else has Deptford lost, just 4914?

(20 Oct 2013, 10:18 am)Dan wrote Introducing Connections 4, 5358 on her first day in service - and look at that blind!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10378044353/

We tried to replicate the 4 off the brand as the route number on the destination....and it worked!!

(20 Oct 2013, 10:24 am)Michael wrote =D, Wonder who good the new Waggonway Brand will be.. i hope its not rubbish..

What else has Deptford lost, just 4914?

Exactly the same.

Yeah, just 4914. Getting an additional spare.

(20 Oct 2013, 10:31 am)Dan wrote Exactly the same.

Yeah, just 4914. Getting an additional spare.

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh, well i'm hoping half of the Deptfords SPD's go when the Streetlites come in to service.. lol