Vehicle Details
Registration: W863 PNL
Chassis: Dennis Trident
Bodywork: East Lancs Lolyne
Depot: Alpha Recovery, Weetslade
Livery: Northern
Year new: 2000
Vehicle History
January 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
December 2015
Go North East
Having previously been in storage at Chester-le-Street Depot following withdrawal, this vehicle has now been moved to Saltmeadows Road Depot whilst awaiting disposal.
December 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Stanley Depot, after catching fire in Dipton on the road from Burnopfield to Consett, resulting in extensive damage. The bus was evacuated and it is believed that no one was injured. It is currently in storage at Alpha Recovery, Weetslade, whilst accident investigation is in progress.
More information and photographs can be found in the article linked below:
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2015-12-12/all-passengers-safe-after-double-decker-bus-catches-fire/
March 2007
Go North East
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This vehicle has received "Coaster" branding for services 1 and 2 (Gateshead - Newcastle - Byker - Wallsend - Whitley Bay).
March 2007
Go North East
Prior to new branding being launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain cream base livery.
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April 2020
Go North East
In order to combat the changing demand for bus services in the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this vehicle has been reinstated at Riverside Depot.
April 2018
Go North East
Following temporary loan to Washington Depot, this vehicle has now been withdrawn from service.
April 2008
Go North East
Prior to new branding being launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain pink base livery.
April 2017
Go North East
Presently unbranded; this vehicle has returned to service at Riverside Depot, where it will see allocation to "Citylink" service 57.