I can't stand the X84. The route is annoying between Newcastle & Corbridge

X85 was much better. Looks like if I wanna get to Hexham or Corbridge it's the 685

Anyone know the running schedule for tomorrow? Hopefully good buses to experience.

(28 Jan 2022, 2:30 am)OrangeArrow49 wrote Anyone know the running schedule for tomorrow? Hopefully good buses to experience.

Dan has posted them in Facebook groups, so will share them here:

(26 Jan 2022, 9:24 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote God I'm getting old...Feels much more recent!

I thought it was more recent than that, I understand if it was a long lasting route of 20/30+ years , but having a farewell event like this for 8 years is a bit weird, I understand if it was a service like the X10 as that service is many decades old, I think it’s more like only fools and horses jolly boys outing , should of done a farewell event for all the bus services that was lost due to greed and profit than putting passengers first.


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(28 Jan 2022, 11:38 am)cbma06 wrote I thought it was more recent than that, I understand if it was a long lasting route of 20/30+ years , but having a farewell event like this for 8 years is a bit weird, I understand if it was a service like the X10 as that service is many decades old, I think it’s more like only fools and horses jolly boys outing , should of done a farewell event for all the bus services that was lost due to greed and profit than putting passengers first.


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It's up to the County Durham Bus Preservation Group which events they'd like to organise.

Regardless of the context behind the event, as enthusiasts we should be thankful that we've got an opportunity to have a ride on up to three preserved vehicles this weekend (even if one is Andreos' favourite vehicle type!) - this type of event is usually restricted to the summer and preserved buses go into hibernation over the winter period.

I'm not sure what the relevance is of the politics of bus company operations?

(28 Jan 2022, 11:20 am)Jimmi wrote Dan has posted them in Facebook groups, so will share them here:

Thanks, Jimmi. Hopefully these buses aren't full tomorrow.

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(28 Jan 2022, 11:51 am)Dan wrote It's up to the County Durham Bus Preservation Group which events they'd like to organise.

Regardless of the context behind the event, as enthusiasts we should be thankful that we've got an opportunity to have a ride on up to three preserved vehicles this weekend (even if one is Andreos' favourite vehicle type!) - this type of event is usually restricted to the summer and preserved buses go into hibernation over the winter period.

I'm not sure what the relevance is of the politics of bus company operations?

The way things are going it won't be long before there is a Go North East Farewell Event. 

Are these buses likely to run full tomorrow?

We're all going to die !!!!!!!

(29 Jan 2022, 10:39 am)MurdnunoC wrote We're all going to die !!!!!!!

Shut up, Gary.


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(29 Jan 2022, 10:42 am)Dan wrote Shut up, Gary.


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You're not a very convincing bouncer 

Best stick to your day job

(28 Jan 2022, 11:51 am)Dan wrote It's up to the County Durham Bus Preservation Group which events they'd like to organise.

Regardless of the context behind the event, as enthusiasts we should be thankful that we've got an opportunity to have a ride on up to three preserved vehicles this weekend (even if one is Andreos' favourite vehicle type!) - this type of event is usually restricted to the summer and preserved buses go into hibernation over the winter period.

I'm not sure what the relevance is of the politics of bus company operations?

Well said!

Some photos from today's event with some old gems thrown into the mix.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0296310083

Are these buses likely to run again soon?

(29 Jan 2022, 11:22 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Are these buses likely to run again soon?

From July I highly doubt it. There will be a fit of someone cause a Leyland Olympian isn't euro6

(29 Jan 2022, 11:22 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Are these buses likely to run again soon?

Most likely appear at local bus rallies again soon

I hope we get to see a 33/33a or a 353 farewell event in the upcoming weeks. A farewell to the M71 event could be decent too.

(30 Jan 2022, 6:26 pm)MurdnunoC wrote I hope we get to see a 33/33a or a 353 farewell event in the upcoming weeks. A farewell to the M71 event could be decent too.

What about the X9? Poor little thing has been ignored.

(30 Jan 2022, 8:27 pm)Andreos1 wrote What about the X9? Poor little thing has been ignored.

Maybe this years Tyne Tees Run will be renamed The X9 Tyne Tees Memorial Running Day in its honour?

(30 Jan 2022, 8:31 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Maybe this years Tyne Tees Run will be renamed The X9 Tyne Tees Memorial Running Day in its honour?

It's the least it deserves