(06 Dec 2013, 11:32 am)BusFanPrudhoe wrote Go North East have had a history of operating unusual buses, even recently with the Designlines once operated on the Quaylink services. It would be nice to see some sort of permanent exibition of their history. I find the North East has few transport museums, so it would be good to see Go North East open their own museum. (maybe in the Winlaton Depot when the move to the new Gateshead super depot.

The Designlines were not operated by Go North East, they were operated by Stagecoach Newcastle.

Why would Winlaton depot being held onto, with the expense attached to maintaining and operating the facility?

Also, who benefits from preservation of older vehicles? Is is the majority of passengers who use services, or is it the small number of enthusiasts who will want to rejoice over the good ol' days?