To give Northern their due, the 231 missed out Lumley - saving a few miles/mins.
The 735 went through Lumley.
There may have been the odd exception to that over the years like.
The old stops which the 231 called at are still standing - flags and shelters.
edit: Just to clarify - meant the stretch between Castle Dene and Back Lane on Lumley New Road.
RE: Go North East Service Suggestions
'Illegitimis non carborundum'