(10 Nov 2014, 6:13 pm)AIG20 wrote If one of Stagecoach North East's MAN ALX300s are preserved in the future, I think it would most likely be 22480 (T480 BNL) as apparently a lot of money has been spent on that vehicle over the years - which is why it is 1 of 2 non-DDA ALX300s left in service at Slatyford.

I'm really glad that Plaxton Prestige bodied VOLVO B10BLE 21104 has been preserved, but I would have also liked to see one of the ALX300 bodied ones preserved as well. I would also like to see the last ALX200 standing, 33101 (R101 KRG), preserved as well as that has only got 20 days left in service before its tax runs out.

Oh yeah, forgot about 33101! I am right in thinking that was first low-floor vehicle in the fleet, yes? I thought that was long gone!

I can name somebody who would like to see 33101 make it into the next life.

I honestly thought quite a few ALX300s had made it into preservation (obviously, I mean all around the country). Would the Tyne & Wear Bus Preservation Group not be interested in maybe taking one in?