I can imagine the groans when a few back to back X66s are on a drivers duty board given how short the route and how many you can probably do in four to five hours, compared to one round trip on the X10!

I can't imagine the afternoon 93/94s being favourite trips for a multitude of reasons

A friend of mine used to drive the 5 and he absolutely hated it. This was due to Boldon ASDA and the Metro crossing, loads of double runs and loops, South Tynesides finest residents and not enough running time. Sounds like a great combination