(11 Dec 2013, 9:04 am)Kuyoyo wrote New to Sunderland, moved to South Shields early in its life then onto Byker before arriving at Stockton with 33102/825/6/8 in 2003. All apart from 33102/826 moved to South Shields in Autumn 2009 (33102 moved to Hartlepool in 2003/4 while 33826 had moved to Sunderland a few months earlier). 33101 moved to Sunderland in 2011 I believe.

Digging out some Old Fleet Allocation Cards & Fleet Lists (though with some gaps), 33101 was Brand New to Busways in Late October 1997, though was first registered with the DVLA on 1 November 1997.

Certainly by September 2001 it was in use at South Shields.
It moved to Stockton Depot in August 2003 where it remained until September 2009, where as Tony has already indicated was replaced by the 241xx vehicles.

Very Shortly afterwards it was moved back to South Shields in September 2009 as a Reserve/Spare vehicle, entering full service around November 2009.

In June 2010, it was placed in Reserve at South Shields as a Spare Vehicle, so still being used as required.

In June 2011, it was moved from South Shields (Reserve) to Sunderland (Reserve), again being used as an active spare vehicle as & when required.

In September 2012, it then moved from Sunderland (Reserve) to Sunderland (into full service), where it remained until October 2013, when it was again withdrawn, this time for Disposal, following the arrival of the New Enviro 200s.

I think everyone knows the rest. It looks like it has now been re-activated & gone to South Shields as a Spare Vehicle replacing 21156, which has in turn now moved to Stockton to replace 21104 ?. I trust & hope that helps, the 33101 enthusiasts. It has certainly lasted well just recently celebrating its 16th Birthday (Just like Dan himself).

Just quickly looking on the DVLA website, 33101 has been re-taxed for a further year until 1 December 2014. Kind regards Richard