(02 Nov 2016, 5:25 pm)Adrian wrote I think it looks half finished. A big space with nothing in it, makes you think there's something missing...

I agree, needs some text along the main red side panel.
I much prefer plain coloured buses, I'm sure I've mentioned.
Midnight blue coloured citaros and black omnicities for those two weeks. Looked a lot better than now, oh well.

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(02 Nov 2016, 5:25 pm)Adrian wrote I think it looks half finished. A big space with nothing in it, makes you think there's something missing...

Hmm i wonder what that could be.

Who operates the 454?
Saw a Vyking being attended to by what looked like a Washington fitter earlier. It may have just been that Washington sent out a replacement vehicle mind...

(02 Nov 2016, 5:25 pm)Adrian wrote I think it looks half finished. A big space with nothing in it, makes you think there's something missing...

It's not blank space in reality - there's an advert holder there, normally with an advert in it. See photo below - the only space left is the bottom skirt panel:

Go North East: 5323 / NK58DVZ by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(02 Nov 2016, 5:30 pm)Michael wrote Hmm i wonder what that could be.

An advert!

There's nothing else to come: that is the finished product. There will be various messages for the cant rail in the yellow 'flash'. I think it looks very good - it's a modern design, and the various cant rail messages complements Go North East's commitment to constantly evolving and innovating to give customers a better service.

Hopefully it will be paired with more investment into new technology such as Wi-Fi and Next Stop Announcements.

(02 Nov 2016, 6:06 pm)Dan wrote Hopefully it will be paired with more investment into new technology such as Wi-Fi and Next Stop Announcements.

And also advertising said features (maybe not NSAs) along with plug and USB sockets on the corporate liveried vehicles.

(02 Nov 2016, 6:14 pm)S813 FVK wrote And also advertising said features (maybe not NSAs) along with plug and USB sockets on the corporate liveried vehicles.

Yes, the feature symbols will be present on all corporate liveried vehicles too.

(02 Nov 2016, 6:06 pm)Dan wrote It's not blank space in reality - there's an advert holder there, normally with an advert in it. See photo below - the only space left is the bottom skirt panel:

Go North East: 5323 / NK58DVZ by Daniel Graham, on Flickr



An advert!

There's nothing else to come: that is the finished product. There will be various messages for the cant rail in the yellow 'flash'. I think it looks very good - it's a modern design, and the various cant rail messages complements Go North East's commitment to constantly evolving and innovating to give customers a better service.

Hopefully it will be paired with more investment into new technology such as Wi-Fi and Next Stop Announcements.

So new logo on the other side of the bus?

Prior to transfer to Crook, Optare Solo 696 has entered service at Chester-le-Street on service 34A.

(03 Nov 2016, 8:40 am)Dan wrote Prior to transfer to Crook, Optare Solo 696 has entered service at Chester-le-Street on service 34A.

Would u class this as its first odd working?, as its officially not at Crook yet :p

(02 Nov 2016, 5:25 pm)Adrian wrote I think it looks half finished. A big space with nothing in it, makes you think there's something missing...

Seems to be suggestion that it's different to what was in the pipeline, perhaps the addition of advert boards on some vehicles made them rethink certain elements. A welcomed improvement over the previous red though.

Power socket not working on 6081 and not attached to the wall properly above driver cab, sent a tweet which has been acknowledged by GNE


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A more interesting livery?!!

 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1gxwPae03cM/TcEW531XNBI/AAAAAAAAACE/SDytpbHZp3Q/s1600/snake.jpg


Pity the bendy buses are gone! >

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(03 Nov 2016, 8:40 am)Dan wrote Prior to transfer to Crook, Optare Solo 696 has entered service at Chester-le-Street on service 34A.

Is it out today, and if it is anyone know when it is due in Chester Le Street next


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That zoo bus is incredible!

696 was on the 34 for a short while , it was sent to Bishop at 11am and entered service on the 18s at 11:34 to Coundon

Both 695 and 696 are now on the 18s at there new home (Crook)

(03 Nov 2016, 2:47 pm)pdiddy wrote 696 was on the 34 for a short while , it was sent to Bishop at 11am and entered service on the 18s at 11:34 to Coundon

Both 695 and 696 are now on the 18s at there new home (Crook)

Is 571/572 still at Crook or have they gone to SM for repaint because i would imagine they'll replace other MPD's in the fleet.

(03 Nov 2016, 2:50 pm)Michael wrote Is 571/572 still at Crook or have they gone to SM for repaint because i would imagine they'll replace other MPD's in the fleet.

Both now at Chester-le-Street. 571 was parked nose down on the back wall yesterday afternoon while 572 was on the 21 and 14.

(03 Nov 2016, 2:50 pm)Michael wrote Is 571/572 still at Crook or have they gone to SM for repaint because i would imagine they'll replace other MPD's in the fleet.

They're likely to be withdrawn - both are at Chester-le-Street.

They're the same age as other MPDs in the fleet, so no real need to use them to replace others.

Ah right, just thought with the B10's replacing others further down the fleet number line, it would be the same with 571/572.

Just because 570 is still in service and has had a seat refurbishment, was wondering if they'll replace other MPD's.

Where will 570 and 605 end up?

(03 Nov 2016, 2:47 pm)pdiddy wrote 696 was on the 34 for a short while , it was sent to Bishop at 11am and entered service on the 18s at 11:34 to Coundon

Both 695 and 696 are now on the 18s at there new home (Crook)

That was a pointless trip to Chester then, not going to Bishop Auckland this time of day as will get dark soon so will go another day there to see them.


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On 9099 now should be in Gateshead around 4 o'clock

Does 3943 Red Arrows branding tagline say "Up to Every 12 minutes"

Which of the DFDS buses are being withdrawn, as can't check the website as it's not working properly


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(03 Nov 2016, 7:58 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Which of the DFDS buses are being withdrawn, as can't check the website as it's not working properly


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The 2 non DDA ones are: 

3866 - withdrawn
 
3867 - not sure if its withdrawn yet.


But those are the only 2 which need to be withdrawn from that route.

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Dan mentioned that the fleet list home page is getting re-done hence why we can't access it from the fleet list tab...... this can be found here: http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/sh...p?tid=1890&pid=184692#pid184692

(03 Nov 2016, 7:11 pm)Ds1197 wrote Does 3943 Red Arrows branding tagline say "Up to Every 12 minutes"

The "Up to Every 10 minutes" is still correct as its 10 minutes on peak times and saturday all day so I dont think this will be changed.

(03 Nov 2016, 8:28 pm)Pulsar wrote The "Up to Every 10 minutes" is still correct as its 10 minutes on peak times and saturday all day so I dont think this will be changed.

Are okay I might of just looked like a 2 from where I was standing it was dark and I didn't have my glasses on

(03 Nov 2016, 8:01 pm)Michael wrote The 2 non DDA ones are: 

3866 - withdrawn
 
3867 - not sure if its withdrawn yet.


But those are the only 2 which need to be withdrawn from that route.

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Dan mentioned that the fleet list home page is getting re-done hence why we can't access it from the fleet list tab...... this can be found here: http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/sh...p?tid=1890&pid=184692#pid184692

3867 has been withdrawn for two weeks now.
http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?offset=30&operator=

(03 Nov 2016, 9:23 pm)EL1TE wrote 3867 has been withdrawn for two weeks now.
http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?offset=30&operator=

Cheers, i couldn't remember.

I don't think 3866 has been withdrawn, I got a photo of it on Monday. Unless it has gone since then.

(03 Nov 2016, 9:34 pm)LeeCalder wrote I don't think 3866 has been withdrawn, I got a photo of it on Monday. Unless it has gone since then.

Yes you are correct, its just 3867 that has been withdrawn.