Well said that man and thanks who posted the Bus Times links. Appreciate both

Meanwhile and talking of buses 6314 had a proper meltdown working the 1045 ex M'hro X9. Started at Dalton Park with what seemed to be transmissions/gearbox problems and despite our drivers best efforts, finally expired in Sunderland Road. Credit to the driver here and none to GNE engineering who suggested he limp it across to Eldon Square and back to Gateshead while the sourced a replacement. You had to be on it to know how impractical this was.