(07 Mar 2023, 1:20 pm)Youngymmv wrote 27631 (SV10DMZ) had been pictured in Shields depot fresh from repaint. Not sure if it’s just there as a stop over or intended for service
27631 is indeed intended for use at South Shields - no doubt allowing a MAN E200 to be withdrawn once its MOT expires.
Likewise, rumours are one of the examples presently at Stockton is destined for use at Hartlepool given the impending withdrawal of further MAN E200s when their MOTs expire at the end of the month - most likely for main use on the 6/7 boards that also work the UTC runs.