Vehicle Details
Registration: NK51 OKW
Chassis: Scania L94UB
Bodywork: Wright Solar
Depot: Alpha Recovery, Weetslade
Livery: GNE Red
Year new: 2001
Vehicle History
June 2018
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
March 2018
Go North East
Having incurred defects uneconomical to repair, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Deptford Depot. It is planned to be replaced in the fleet at Deptford by Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 5207 (NK54 NVB), which is due to transfer from Chester-le-Street.
September 2017
Go North East
Following the transfer of Optare Solo SR M900/Optare 639 (NK12 HCF) to Deptford; this vehicle has moved into a float/reserve capacity at Deptford Depot, to cover for vehicles away for refurbishment at Bus & Coach World, Blackburn.
February 2017
Go North East
Following temporary loan to Peterlee Depot, this vehicle has returned to service at Deptford.
February 2017
Go North East
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This vehicle has transferred from Deptford Depot to Peterlee, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
June 2016
Go North East
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Originally added to commemorate the company's centenary year in 2013, this vehicle has had its 'Northern' fleet names stripped ahead of the introduction of a new company corporate 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 transferred from Riverside Depot to Consett.
April 2008
Go North East
Having received a partial front end pink repaint in September 2007, this vehicle has now received a full plain pink base livery repaint and has also been fitted with LED destination displays.
April 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a purple cream base livery, and has also received "The Drifter" branding, for services 60 (Sunderland - Seaham - Parkside) and 61 (Sunderland - Murton).
April 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a purple cream base livery, and has also received "The Drifter" branding, for services 60 (Sunderland - Seaham - Parkside) and 61 (Sunderland - Murton).
April 2020
Go North East
Due to extra minibus requirements, this vehicle has been reinstated at Riverside.
April 2017
Go North East
Presently unbranded; this vehicle has returned to service at Riverside Depot, where it will see allocation to services 12/12A (Newcastle - Winlaton).