On the subject of upgrading services, the 8 definitely needs sorting, the 21/X21 haven't been too bad in my experience, 4812/13/14 have been ok, and when they work, they skip along the A19 at a fair rate of knots. They are very comfy to drive and the heaters are like a sauna. However, I do know the reliability is an issue, Pulsars would cope no bother on there, might be worth considering when the ex NW ones are allocated. The 75/6 should DEFINITELY be Solo only, as the roads which are currently being used for the route are bloody dangerous for a Pulsar. Darlington should be a Dart free zone within weeks, old MPD's are going to scrap, newer ones are going elsewhere and I plan to set fire to the 1300's!!! (only joking!!!)