(27 Aug 2014, 4:40 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote The 294 went to Harraton for donkeys years, until they decided to extend it to Success in about 2002ish.
The extension wasn't a success (see what I did there) and it was withdrawn completely.
The Lynxes had route branding on the side from pretty early on in their lives - which gives an indication of how long the 294 ran to Harraton.
At one point, the 189 also extended to Harraton - generally following the 294 from The Victoria.
Think it would have been around 2000 it was extended, as I remember a good few year of the Renowns doing the 294 to Success. The Solars would have arrived late 02/03?
294 was never bad for loads, mainly because it doubled up with the 194 to provide a 10 min frequency between Heworth and Herrington Burn, with exception that the 294 drifted off to serve Donwell bus link and the drive. Morning loads to Success were generally heaving, with afternoon loads (2pm-5pm) being really good before it even left Success to do the Newbottle loop and back to Philadelphia.
I remember when the Solars first came in and they were short for a while, so the 194/294 had a National assigned. What a treat that was. A million times better than what you dread getting as a replacement these days!
