Vehicle Details
Registration: KM51 BFY
Chassis: Dennis Dart SLF
Bodywork: Caetano Nimbus
Depot: Returned to hirer
Livery: White
Year new: 2002
Vehicle History
August 2010
Go North East
This vehicle has been returned to Dawson Rentals.
August 2010
Go North East
Following the entry into service of nine new Optare Versas on the "QuayLink" Q1/Q2 contract after a launch on Tuesday 10th August 2010, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Saltmeadows Road Depot.
July 2010
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Saltmeadows Road Depot, on "QuayLink" services Q1/Q2.
July 2010
Go North East
Pending delivery of nine yellow Optare Versas, with engines to the state of the art Euro V EEV (Enhanced Environmental Vehicle) specification, which are to be deployed on the recently awarded "QuayLink" contract (which was previously operated by Stagecoach North East with Designline Olymbus diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured in New Zealand), this vehicle has arrived at Saltmeadows Road Depot, and is currently undergoing preparation for service. The operation of "QuayLink" services Q1/Q2 transfers on 18th July 2010, which is when this vehicle will enter service.
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April 2018
Go North East
Following temporary loan to Washington Depot, this vehicle has now been withdrawn from service.
April 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has had its sub-branding for "Fast Cats" services X35/X36 removed.
April 2011
Go North East
Ahead of impending transfer to Percy Main Depot where it will form part of the "Cobalt Clipper" 309/310 service allocation, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain silver base livery.
April 2014
Go North East
Following recent repaint; this vehicle has received "South Tyne" branding, with sub-branding for services 88/88A.
April 2010
Go North East
This vehicle has received basic "Route 19" branding, for service 19 (North Shields - Northumberland Park).
April 2016
Go North East
Having previously carried "Prince Bishops" branding, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain blue base livery.