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Olympian Update
For the summer holidays, Stockton depot have reportedly stood 16836 down (it is presently parked up in the 'dead row' where 22668 was parked) meaning 16834 is the only active Volvo Olympian in the North East fleet
As, yes, 16833/9 have both been withdrawn from use at Sunderland with the end of the Football Park & Ride. 16839 remains stored at Sunderland while I understand 16833 is at its long-time home of Stockton depot. Both have reportedly been sold on for future use