<![CDATA[North East Buses - Bygone Era & Preservation]]>

<![CDATA[North East Buses - Bygone Era & Preservation]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:33:13 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Rideshare Schemes]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4731 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:09:06 +0000 ASX_Terranova]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4731 <![CDATA[Express Services South of the Tyne in the 80s.]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4698 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:50:44 +0000 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4698
Tried filling in the gaps, using my knowledge and memories.
But if anyone can help a man out, it would be appreciated.

X1 (Newcastle to Middlesbrough). Now ANE X12.
X2 (Sunderland to Bishop?). Doesn't exist.
X3 (?)
X4 (Newcastle to Sunderland). Partly replaced by GNE 56.
X5 (Newcastle to Hartlepool). Partly replaced by GNE X1
X6 (Langley Park to Sunderland). Doesn't exist.
X7/8 (Consett to Sunderland/Washington services?). Partly replaced by 8/78.
X9 (?)
X10 (Newcastle to Middlesbrough (now operates via A19). Was joint op. Now fully GNE.

There were a load of Expresses from various parts of Durham to Newcastle and Metrocentre for a period in the late 80s early 90s and were operated by a number of companies.
Ditto the ones from South Shields, such as the X22. But I'm sure they were in the VFM days.

I can also remember the following, but unsure if they ran in the 80s. Or came after.
X85
X88
X89
X90
X94
X95/96

I vaguely remember some X90 'somethings' running to Whickham/Lobley Hill for a period too.

Any help in filling in the blanks would be appreciated!]]>
Tried filling in the gaps, using my knowledge and memories.
But if anyone can help a man out, it would be appreciated.

X1 (Newcastle to Middlesbrough). Now ANE X12.
X2 (Sunderland to Bishop?). Doesn't exist.
X3 (?)
X4 (Newcastle to Sunderland). Partly replaced by GNE 56.
X5 (Newcastle to Hartlepool). Partly replaced by GNE X1
X6 (Langley Park to Sunderland). Doesn't exist.
X7/8 (Consett to Sunderland/Washington services?). Partly replaced by 8/78.
X9 (?)
X10 (Newcastle to Middlesbrough (now operates via A19). Was joint op. Now fully GNE.

There were a load of Expresses from various parts of Durham to Newcastle and Metrocentre for a period in the late 80s early 90s and were operated by a number of companies.
Ditto the ones from South Shields, such as the X22. But I'm sure they were in the VFM days.

I can also remember the following, but unsure if they ran in the 80s. Or came after.
X85
X88
X89
X90
X94
X95/96

I vaguely remember some X90 'somethings' running to Whickham/Lobley Hill for a period too.

Any help in filling in the blanks would be appreciated!]]> <![CDATA[NNRG]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4676 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:35 +0100 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4676 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1664vRctUa/

They're needing a new home.]]> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1664vRctUa/

They're needing a new home.]]> <![CDATA[Wife tells man - sell your buses!!]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4669 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:57:52 +0100 Rob44]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4669 'My wife wants to sell my collection of 23 buses' - BBC News

Worth 200K!]]> 'My wife wants to sell my collection of 23 buses' - BBC News

Worth 200K!]]> <![CDATA[Rare sighting - NMS Cityzen?]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4627 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:14:47 +0000 L469 YVK]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4627
https://en.wheelsage.org/east_lancs/city...res/t5bf5g]]>
https://en.wheelsage.org/east_lancs/city...res/t5bf5g]]> <![CDATA[Ex Tyneside Heritage Vehicles]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4623 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:01:04 +0000 LVK 404L]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4623
Spotted in the top shed alongside the stored Open Top SNE tridents

Are Economic open top 14669

And Busways 413 Scania Decker.

(Willkinson Travel of South Shields have akso used the bottom open area as a base for a few years now)

Unsure if any other THV vehicles are there, or stored at other SNE depots.]]>
Spotted in the top shed alongside the stored Open Top SNE tridents

Are Economic open top 14669

And Busways 413 Scania Decker.

(Willkinson Travel of South Shields have akso used the bottom open area as a base for a few years now)

Unsure if any other THV vehicles are there, or stored at other SNE depots.]]> <![CDATA[Whacky races in the Bygone Era]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4607 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:58:54 +0000 L469 YVK]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4607 !

https://www.facebook.com/groups/16831595...?ref=share

Anyone got any "whacky races" / fast ride stories from any NE operator about Leyland / Volvo Olympians, MCW Metrobuses, Deltas, B10BLE's, Cityzens? Anyone been lucky enough to be riding (or driving) a fast dead run with the saloon lights dimmed and the blinds blanked?]]> !

https://www.facebook.com/groups/16831595...?ref=share

Anyone got any "whacky races" / fast ride stories from any NE operator about Leyland / Volvo Olympians, MCW Metrobuses, Deltas, B10BLE's, Cityzens? Anyone been lucky enough to be riding (or driving) a fast dead run with the saloon lights dimmed and the blinds blanked?]]> <![CDATA[Tyneside Heritage Vehicles]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4539 Sun, 26 May 2024 13:39:55 +0100 stagecoachbusdepot]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4539 <![CDATA[ex NMS Optare Delta's - Late 90's refurb]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4501 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:34:48 +0000 L469 YVK]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4501 <![CDATA[Last NMS Volvo Olympian NC Palatine II repainted into Arriva]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4483 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:39:29 +0000 L469 YVK]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4483
Vaguely remember sometime early in 2001 riding a then newly repainted Palatine II in Arriva livery then days later, riding one still in NMS livery but fitted with a new Wayfarer 3 Ticket Machine.]]>
Vaguely remember sometime early in 2001 riding a then newly repainted Palatine II in Arriva livery then days later, riding one still in NMS livery but fitted with a new Wayfarer 3 Ticket Machine.]]> <![CDATA[Tyneside Heritage Vehicles announcement]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4465 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:41:50 +0000 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4465 Facebook post

Announcement - Directors Statement

After 14 years of occupying our current "home" in Felling, earlier today we received the phone call we all dread.....
Our landlord, Bizspace, has decided they will no longer be renewing our lease and are looking to take back possession. We have to leave the premises in Felling by 31st March 2024.

The reasons being given by the landlord is due to the current state of the roof (which the landlord has repeatedly ignored), and as such, turned our neighbours into making the decision to leave. This means that we will be the only occupants of the entire warehouse from the end of January.
We have tried to negotiate and plead, but alas, it falls on deaf ears. The only response we get now is..... "The board have made their decision to claim back the whole of T Block and then review our options sorry".

In 14 years our rent and bills have been paid on time, never ever late. Our concern now is where do we go with around 30 vehicles, both group and privately owned collectively - and that's without the tools, equipment, forklift truck and spare parts we have accumulated - all of which we are expected to be removed in less than 3 months.

If anyone can point us in the direction of somewhere suitable in the North East of England who could accommodate us please get in touch.
We have the largest collection of ex Tyne and Wear PTE/Busways service vehicles and we would like very much to keep them in the North East.

THV Directors

If anyone can help, please get in contact with them directly: https://www.facebook.com/tynesideheritagevehicles]]> Facebook post

Announcement - Directors Statement

After 14 years of occupying our current "home" in Felling, earlier today we received the phone call we all dread.....
Our landlord, Bizspace, has decided they will no longer be renewing our lease and are looking to take back possession. We have to leave the premises in Felling by 31st March 2024.

The reasons being given by the landlord is due to the current state of the roof (which the landlord has repeatedly ignored), and as such, turned our neighbours into making the decision to leave. This means that we will be the only occupants of the entire warehouse from the end of January.
We have tried to negotiate and plead, but alas, it falls on deaf ears. The only response we get now is..... "The board have made their decision to claim back the whole of T Block and then review our options sorry".

In 14 years our rent and bills have been paid on time, never ever late. Our concern now is where do we go with around 30 vehicles, both group and privately owned collectively - and that's without the tools, equipment, forklift truck and spare parts we have accumulated - all of which we are expected to be removed in less than 3 months.

If anyone can point us in the direction of somewhere suitable in the North East of England who could accommodate us please get in touch.
We have the largest collection of ex Tyne and Wear PTE/Busways service vehicles and we would like very much to keep them in the North East.

THV Directors

If anyone can help, please get in contact with them directly: https://www.facebook.com/tynesideheritagevehicles]]> <![CDATA[Historical GNE / Northern General fleet?]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4361 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:07:01 +0100 GNE6333]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4361
I've been working on creating a full list of buses in the Northern General / Go Northern / Go North East (and associated sub-companies) since the current numbering system came into place in the mid-1970's. I think I have the majority of the fleet in my list already, but there are still rather a lot of gaps - especially amongst older vehicles and minibuses, which I have found hard to research, so I thought it might be possible to post it on here, as I am sure a lot of you will be much more knowledgeable than me on the fleet. Any comments or help with filling in the blanks would be much appreciated. The list can be found here : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing
Thanks a lot!]]>
I've been working on creating a full list of buses in the Northern General / Go Northern / Go North East (and associated sub-companies) since the current numbering system came into place in the mid-1970's. I think I have the majority of the fleet in my list already, but there are still rather a lot of gaps - especially amongst older vehicles and minibuses, which I have found hard to research, so I thought it might be possible to post it on here, as I am sure a lot of you will be much more knowledgeable than me on the fleet. Any comments or help with filling in the blanks would be much appreciated. The list can be found here : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing
Thanks a lot!]]> <![CDATA[Online Transport Archive]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4339 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:47:45 +0100 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4339 https://www.facebook.com/OnlineTransportArchive/

There's some cracking stuff on here. Local and otherwise.

Images are being published later in the year by the looks of things.]]> https://www.facebook.com/OnlineTransportArchive/

There's some cracking stuff on here. Local and otherwise.

Images are being published later in the year by the looks of things.]]> <![CDATA[SMS]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4326 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:40:31 +0100 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4326
Quite an interesting read about SMS and some of their old routes.

Interesting to compare to what exists now and what's not going to exist in a few weeks.

IMG_20230601_173805.jpg (Size 3.45 MB | Downloads 39)

IMG_20230601_173743.jpg (Size 3.15 MB | Downloads 43)

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Quite an interesting read about SMS and some of their old routes.

Interesting to compare to what exists now and what's not going to exist in a few weeks.

IMG_20230601_173805.jpg (Size 3.45 MB | Downloads 39)

IMG_20230601_173743.jpg (Size 3.15 MB | Downloads 43)

]]> <![CDATA[GNE Leyland Lynes]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4287 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:43:02 +0100 Washingtonian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4287
Just wondering if anyone could tell me why the Go North East Leyland Lynes were rebuilt both at the front and rear? Was also wondering when these rebuilds were done? When they were brand new they looked like this at the front: - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ian_simpson/2938247546 and then rebuilt to look like this https://www.flickr.com/photos/66289212@N07/49926097833. When they were new I remember they had the number plate on the bonnet at the rear and i'm sure it was moved to the top right corner and a new bonnet was fitted. Also noticed they done a rear rebuild with some of the ex MCW Metrobus Mark IIs. Just asking out of curiousity really as I have been watching some old bus vids on YouTube.

Thanks]]>
Just wondering if anyone could tell me why the Go North East Leyland Lynes were rebuilt both at the front and rear? Was also wondering when these rebuilds were done? When they were brand new they looked like this at the front: - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ian_simpson/2938247546 and then rebuilt to look like this https://www.flickr.com/photos/66289212@N07/49926097833. When they were new I remember they had the number plate on the bonnet at the rear and i'm sure it was moved to the top right corner and a new bonnet was fitted. Also noticed they done a rear rebuild with some of the ex MCW Metrobus Mark IIs. Just asking out of curiousity really as I have been watching some old bus vids on YouTube.

Thanks]]>