(25 Jun 2026, 3:29 pm)X919 WGR wrote Was the route much different to the now 50 route?

Yes much different

X50 was
South Shields
Westoe
South Tyneside District Hospital
Whiteleas Bridge
Boldon Asda

Fast to DWP Waterview Park
Fast to Washington Galleries
Fast to Chester le Street

Then if I am correct all stops to Durham

The section South Shields to Boldon was limited stop also.  

Much quicker than the 50