(12 Sep 2025, 9:45 am)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]This appeared on my fb earlier.
Often wondered where these ended up.
Can remember them being new and allocated to the Durham Road services.
Loved a Metrobus and Atlantean, but the alure of a brand new decker was definitely more appealing at the time.
Pretty sure they were the first purchase from new, post de-reg too.
Were these ones not acquired pre-loved for last minute tender awards?
I think you're recalling 3675-3679 - the G67_TCN Olympians, which I remember were very nice. Delivered to Sunderland Road and then shipped off to Winlaton soon after as part of the Metrobus/Olympian swap.
(12 Sep 2025, 11:02 am)LVK 404L wrote [ -> ]These were not new. They were purchased second hand, well into life. Was fleet number 3950.
(12 Sep 2025, 11:37 am)Chris 1 wrote [ -> ]Were these ones not acquired pre-loved for last minute tender awards?
I think you're recalling 3675-3679 - the G67_TCN Olympians, which I remember were very nice. Delivered to Sunderland Road and then shipped off to Winlaton soon after as part of the Metrobus/Olympian swap.
Apologies, getting mixed up.
Yes, thinking of the TCN Olympians.
Saw the G reg plate and in my haste, got it wrong.
(12 Sep 2025, 11:37 am)Chris 1 wrote [ -> ]Were these ones not acquired pre-loved for last minute tender awards?
I think you're recalling 3675-3679 - the G67_TCN Olympians, which I remember were very nice. Delivered to Sunderland Road and then shipped off to Winlaton soon after as part of the Metrobus/Olympian swap.
At South Shields depot for a while
Seen on Facebook that 5264 (Scania Omnicity) has been preserved, by the same person as 11113 first York Citaro
NK12 HCE is back working for Go North West as 5052 if it hasnt already been noted