(02 Jan 2014, 6:00 pm)peter wrote I was thinking 1510's appearance was hopefully a sign of what is to come although I doubt 13 reg buses on 75/76 will become standard allocation yet. Is it likely the X1 (Darlington) will receive new Pulsars allowing the current X1 branded Pulsars to be used on a route such as X66 and possibly even be branded for it?

No the X1 won't be getting new buses this year. I would expect the current batch of 4 to stay on there as they've been well looked after at Bishop. Should be repainted soon if the current program is anything to go by! Service 1 and 5 should get a 2nd batch of new Pulsars to go with the 13 plates already recieved, this should free up Pulsars for the 75/76.