(27 Sep 2025, 5:39 pm)Malarkey wrote I think ultimately NNRG, NEBPT and THV need to come together and work in partnership to preserve our local preservation scene here in the North East creating a Museum/Heritage Centre as Adrian has suggested.

I do think in the short term Beamish Museum is an excellent shout as they could benefit from having Low Floor Buses operating the Museum Shuttles as I noticed those who were Elderly/Disabled struggled with the older vehicles in use. I think it would massively improve the accessibility aspect for those individuals visiting Beamish in turn potentially boosting visitor numbers.

(27 Sep 2025, 6:51 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Unlikely. Given the egos and general petulance of some of the people involved in those groups, I doubt Beamish would have much time for them on a long-term basis.

The biggest problem with Beamish is they're too new. Having a 80's/90's/00's bus running around in a 50's village wouldn't really work. Don't know where I read but they've been turned before for that reason.

They might aswell just get some brand new buses instead, they're more interesting than any 'modern' bus, especially a Pulsar - sorry Solar or Commander - sorry Renown (general publics view).