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Friday 2 October 2009: Fleetnumber: 470 Aquired from Northumbria Buses in 2007, this stayed briefly in the fleet until being sold in early 2008 to Durham County Council.

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Dennis Lance - Alexander PS

Tue Sep 29 2009

Tuesday 29 September 2009: Fleetnumber: 4768 The only one of its kind with Go North East, this remained active until early 2007, and remained out of service for quite a while until finally being sold for scrap in 2009.

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Volvo B6 - Alexander

Tue Sep 29 2009

Tuesday 29 September 2009: Volvo B6 - Alexander

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Volvo B10B - Plaxton Verde

Tue Sep 29 2009

Tuesday 29 September 2009: Volvo B10B - Plaxton Verde

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Volvo B7TL - ELC Vyking

Sun Jul 19 2009

Sunday 19 July 2009: Fleetnumbers: 3966-3983 These are coming second hand from London and GNE are in the process of receiving, repainting and refurbishing these vehicles. Only 3966/7 and 3983 have entered service so far. These are the first double deckers in the North East to have dual-doors. Branding: The Angel.

The Angel express service A1." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service X23." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 21." /> The Angel service 21." /> The Angel service 21." />

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Optare Versa

Fri Jul 10 2009

Friday 10 July 2009: Fleetnumbers: 8294-8309. Brandings: Saltwell Parks and The Drifter.

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Volvo B12M - Plaxton Paragon

Wed Mar 25 2009

Wednesday 25 March 2009: Fleetnumbers: 7086-7089. Branded for National Express.

National Express service 332." /> National Express service 332." /> National Express service 332." />

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Volvo B12B - Plaxton Panther

Wed Mar 25 2009

Wednesday 25 March 2009: Fleetnumbers: 7090-7093. Branded for National Express.

National Express service 381." /> National Express service 380." /> National Express service 380." /> National Express service 380." />

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Mercedes Benz - Plaxton Beaver

Sun Sep 7 2008

Sunday 7 September 2008: Fleetnumber: 485. This was the only ex-Stanley Beaver used by Go North East, and was used only as a Staff Shuttle for the Stanley depot. It was sold off in early 2009.

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Ancilliary/non-passenger vehicles

Sun Sep 7 2008

Sunday 7 September 2008: The company's non-passenger staff cars and shuttles, as well as tow trucks and other depot support. Vehicles with 9*** fleetnumbers are on hire.

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Scania L94UA - Wright Solar Fusion

Sun Sep 7 2008

Sunday 7 September 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4950-4953. Branded for The Centrelink.

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Scania K340EB - Caetano Levante

Wed Aug 6 2008

Wednesday 6 August 2008: Fleetnumbers: 7094-7102. Branded for National Express.

National Express service 531." /> National Express service 380." /> National Express service 530." />

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Dennis Dart - Bluebird LMD

Mon Aug 4 2008

Monday 4 August 2008: Fleetnumber: 612. This came second hand from Northumbria Buses in 2007 and is due to be sold after being withdrawn in 2008.

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Dennis Dart SLF - Plaxton Pointer 2

Sat Aug 2 2008

Saturday 2 August 2008: Fleetnumbers: 8289-8292. These were bought second hand in 2005.

X4." /> 74." /> 74." /> X4." /> X4." /> X4." /> 74." /> 73." /> 25." /> 73." /> X4." /> X4." /> X4." /> 74." /> 28A." /> 28A." /> 77." /> 25." /> 77." /> Lambton Worm service 71." /> 28." /> 28." /> 28A." /> 25A." /> 25A." /> 28A." /> 28." /> The Angel service 21." /> Lambton Worm service 71." />

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VDL SB120 - Wright Merit

Sun Mar 2 2008

Sunday 2 March 2008: Fleetnumbers: 8261-8266. Branding: The Highwayman.

The Highwayman service 97." /> The Highwayman service 97." />

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VDL SB120 - Wright Cadet

Sun Mar 2 2008

Sunday 2 March 2008: Fleetnumbers: 8253-8260, 8267-8273. Brandings: The Centurion and The Drifter.

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Dennis Dart - Alexander MPD

Sun Mar 2 2008

Sunday 2 March 2008: Fleetnumbers: 603-606, 618-619. 618-619 came second hand from Redby Travel in 2008. Brandings: Doxford Clipper and Venture.

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Dennis Dart - Transbus MPD

Sun Mar 2 2008

Sunday 2 March 2008: Fleetnumbers: 549-574. Brandings: Black Cats, Magic Roundabout and Metrolinks.

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Optare Metrorider

Wed Feb 27 2008

Wednesday 27 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 416, 417, 484. 484 came second hand from Northumbria Buses in 2007. All Metroriders have now been sold. Branded as Staff Shuttles.

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DAF DB250 - Optare Spectra

Wed Feb 27 2008

Wednesday 27 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3834-3858. (Only 3843 is pictured.) These were bought second hand from London Buses in 1999. 3843 was the last to be sold earlier this year.

Angel service 21." /> Angel service 21." /> Angel service 21." />

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Volvo B6BLE - Plaxton Concept 2000

Fri Feb 22 2008

Friday 22 February 2008: Fleetnumber: 8293. This came second hand from Northumbria Buses in 2007.

X23." /> X23." /> X23." /> X23." /> Bargain Bus service X45." /> Bargain Bus service X45." /> Bargain Express service X41." />

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Volvo B10M - Plaxton Paragon

Fri Feb 22 2008

Friday 22 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 7080-7085. Brandings: National Express, The X9 and Bargain Express.

Bargain Express service X41." /> X9." /> X9." /> Bargain Express service X41." />

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Volvo B10M - Plaxton Expressliner

Fri Feb 22 2008

Friday 22 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 7059-7079. Brandings: National Express, Red Arrows, The X9, driver training.

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Leyland Lynx 2

Fri Feb 22 2008

Friday 22 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4995-4999. There have been many more in the past, all long since been sold. 4995-4999 were bought second hand from Northumbria Buses in 2007, and were later sold on.

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Dennis Dart SLF - Caetano Nimbus

Fri Feb 22 2008

Friday 22 February 2008: Fleetnumber: 8288. This was bought second hand from Cheney Travel in 2005.

317." /> 317." /> 317." /> 317." /> 317." /> 17." /> 17." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> The Centurion service 76." /> The Centurion service 76." /> The Centurion service 76." /> The Centurion service 76." />

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Dennis Dart - Plaxton.

Fri Feb 22 2008

Friday 22 February 2008: Go North East only had 10 of these vehicles and all have since been sold.

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Volvo B10BLE - Alexander ALX 300

Fri Feb 22 2008

Friday 22 February 2008: Fleetnumber: 4993. This was bought second hand in 2005 from Beestons.

Citylink service 58." /> Lime service 78A." /> Lime service 78A." /> Lime service 78." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Coaster service 2." /> Coaster service 2." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> Centurion service 76." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Cobalt Clipper service 309." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> Coaster service 2." />

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Leyland Olympian - Northern Counties Palatine 1

Wed Feb 20 2008

Wednesday 20 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3806-3810, 3953-3961. Missing is 3805 (F105UEF) which was destroyed many years ago. 3806-3810 were inherited from OK Travel. 3953-3961 were bought second hand from Arriva London in 2005. 3954/9 were never repainted into Go North East liveries and after being surplus to requirements they were sold off in 2008. Brandings: Bargain Bus and Yellow Bus.

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Leyland Olympian - Alexander Belfast RH

Wed Feb 20 2008

Wednesday 20 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3947-3952. All were bought second hand in 2006. Brandings: Bargain Bus and Yellow Bus.

The Diamond service 44." /> 130." /> West Durham Swift service X70." /> The Diamond service 44." /> The Diamond service 43." />

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Dennis Lance - Optare Sigma

Wed Feb 20 2008

Wednesday 20 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4775-4788. (Only 4779, 4782/4/7 are pictured.) Most are now sold off.

X35." /> X35." /> X35." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> 99." /> 99." /> driver training." /> driver training." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> X35." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> Yellow Bus service X11." /> Yellow Bus service X11." /> Blaydon Racer service 48." /> Blaydon Racer service 48." /> Blaydon Racer service 48." /> Yellow Bus service X11." /> Blaydon Racer service 49." /> Pink Panther service 81." />

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DAF SB220 - Optare Delta

Wed Feb 20 2008

Wednesday 20 February 2008: Originally bought new in the early nineties for the X66 service, and many more later on, these vehicles saw many years of service. Now all are withdrawn and most were sold off a while ago. Only a few remain at Saltmeadows ready to be sold.

X3." /> 414." /> Blaydon Racer service 31." /> X35." /> X35." /> X35." /> X35." /> 73." /> X3." /> 9." /> X35." /> 308." /> 414." /> 414." /> 308." /> 414." /> 87." />

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Volvo B10B - Alexander Strider

Wed Feb 20 2008

Wednesday 20 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4809-4812, 4875. Missing is 4808 (L208KEF) which suffered irreperable damage. 4875 was bought second hand from Redby Travel. Branded for Bargain Bus.

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Dennis Lance - Plaxton Verde

Wed Feb 20 2008

Wednesday 20 February 2008: Fleetnumber: 4774. This has been sold.

73." /> Fast Cats service X35." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> 77." /> Staff Shuttle." /> Red Arrows service X3." /> Red Arrows service X3." />

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Dennis Lance SLF - Wright Pathfinder 320

Wed Feb 20 2008

Wednesday 20 February 2008: Go North East's longest serving low-floor buses. Fleetnumbers: 4769-4773. Branded for The Centurion.

The Centurion service 86." /> The Centurion service 76 and 8287-V437KGF on service 17 at Railway Terrace, North Shields." /> 333." /> Coaster service 2." /> Coaster service 2." /> The Centurion 76." /> The Centurion service 86." /> Route 19." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> The Centurion service 76." /> The Centurion service 76." /> Crosstyne service 9A." />

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Mercedes Benz - Citaro

Mon Feb 18 2008

Monday 18 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 5275-5327. Brandings: Red Arrows, Citylink, The Laser, The Ten and Silver Arrows.

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Volvo Olympian - East Lancs Pyoneer

Mon Feb 18 2008

Monday 18 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3944-3946. All 3 were bought second hand from Nottingham City Transport in 2006.

542." /> 9." /> X88." /> 9." /> X88." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> Magic Roundabout service 33." /> 65." /> 9." /> Airshow Shuttle service A1." /> 65." /> 9." /> 65." /> 65." /> Drifter service 61." /> X88." /> 9." /> Drifter service 61." /> X88." /> X88." /> 65." />

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Volvo B7TL - Wright Eclipse Gemini

Mon Feb 18 2008

Monday 18 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3941-3943, 3962-3965. Brandings: The X10 and The Angel.

The X10." /> The Angel service 21." /> The Angel service 21." /> The Angel service 21." /> The Angel service 21." /> The Angel service 21." />

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Volvo B10BLE - Wright Renown

Mon Feb 18 2008

Monday 18 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4837-4855, 4896-4925. Brandings: The Diamond, The Lime and Highwayman.

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Dennis Trident - Plaxton President

Thu Feb 14 2008

Thursday 14 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3885-3891. There were 8 more, numbered 3881-3884 and 3892-3895. These were sold to Oxford Bus Company in 2007. Brandings: The Angel and DFDS Seaways.

23." /> The Angel service 21." /> 14." /> 50." /> 724." /> 21A." /> The Lime service X8." /> 50." />

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DAF SB220 - Plaxton Prestige

Thu Feb 14 2008

Thursday 14 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4862-4870, 4890-4895, 4983-4988. 4983-4988 were bought second hand in 2005. Branding: Bargain Bus.

X35." /> X35." /> X4." /> The Lime service X8." /> The Lime service X8." /> The Lime service X8." /> The Lime service 78A." />

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DAF SB220 - Northern Counties

Thu Feb 14 2008

Thursday 14 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4820-4825. Branded for the Team Valley Clipper.

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Ex Go North East vehicles now with other companies.

Mon Feb 11 2008

Monday 11 February 2008: Former Go North East vehicles pictured with their new companies/owners.

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Demonstration Vehicles

Mon Feb 11 2008

Monday 11 February 2008: Vehicles loaned to Go North East for demonstration purposes. These tend to stay in the fleet for 1-2 weeks. Fleetnumbers go backwards for each new demonstrator-9169, 9168, 9167 etc.

Red Arrows service X2." /> Saltwell Park service 53." /> The Angel service 21." /> The Angel service 21." /> 531." /> Citylink service 58." /> Centrelink service X66." /> Centrelink service X66." /> The Red Kite service 45." /> The Angel service 22." /> Centrelink service X66." /> Laser service 35." /> Laser service 35." /> Saltwell Park service 54." /> The Red Kite service 45." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> The Angel service 22." /> Saltwell Park service 53." /> Saltwell Park service 53." /> Saltwell Park service 53." /> Saltwell Park service 54." /> Saltwell Park service 54." /> The Drifter service 60." /> The Drifter service 60." /> The Drifter service 60." /> The Drifter service 60." /> The Drifter service 60." /> The Drifter service 61." /> The Drifter service 61." /> The Drifter service 61." /> The Drifter service 61." /> Centrelink service X66." /> Centrelink service X66." /> Metrolink service M1." /> Metrolink service M1." /> Metrolink service M1." /> Metrolink service M1." /> Metrolink service M1." /> Metrolink service M1." /> Centrelink service X66." /> Centrelink service X66." /> Red Arrows service X2." /> Red Arrows service X2." />

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Scania CN230UB - Omnicity

Mon Feb 11 2008

Monday 11 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 5234-5274. Brandings: Red Kite, West Durham, Cobalt Clipper, The Angel and The Coaster.

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Volvo Olympian - Northern Counties Palatine 1

Mon Feb 11 2008

Monday 11 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3896-3940. All were bought second hand from London transport in 2005. Almost all are now branded as Yellow Buses.

939." /> 50." /> The Diamond service 43." /> Doxford Clipper service 39." /> 522." /> Doxford Clipper service 39." /> Fab Fifty Six." />

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Dennis Trident - East-Lancs Lolyne

Sun Feb 10 2008

Sunday 10 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3801-3804, 3858-3880. Brandings: The Coaster, DFDS Seaways and The Angel.

Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> 50." /> The Centurion service 316." /> Coaster service 2." /> Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> Coaster service 1." /> The Angel service 22." /> Coaster service 2." /> Coaster service 2." /> Coaster service 2." /> Coaster service 1." /> 305." /> The Angel service 22." />

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Dennis Dart SLF - Marshall Capital

Sun Feb 10 2008

Sunday 10 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 575-598. All were bought second hand from London Buses in 2004 and are no longer with the company. Brandings include Stanley Shuttle and The Drifter.

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Volvo B7RLE - Wright Eclipse

Fri Feb 8 2008

Friday 8 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4978-4982.

Blaydon Racer service 49." /> Blaydon Racer service 49." /> TEN." /> TEN." />

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Volvo Olympian - Northern Counties Palatine 2

Fri Feb 8 2008

Friday 8 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 3811-3833. Brandings: DFDS Seaways and Yellow Buses.

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Dennis Dart SLF - Caetano Compass

Fri Feb 8 2008

Friday 8 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 8276-8287. All were bought second hand from East Thames buses in 2006.

152." /> Metrolink service M2." /> Fab Fifty Six." /> 185." /> Fast Cats service X35." /> Wallsend Links service 41C." />

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Dennis Dart - Marshall

Fri Feb 8 2008

Friday 8 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 8094-8109, 8117-8124. These vehicles are now all sold.

89." /> 150." /> 146." /> 319." /> 152." /> 161." /> Saltwell Park service 53." /> Saltwell Park service 53." /> Saltwell Park service 53." /> 773." /> 183." /> 1." /> The Highwayman service 98." /> 777." /> West Durham Swift service X30." /> Blaydon Racer service 49." /> 725." /> 765." /> 319." /> 765." /> 765." /> Red Kite service 45." /> 725." /> 733." /> 648." /> 522." /> 522." /> 9." /> 9." /> West Durham Swift service X31." /> 544." /> 728." /> 542." /> 24." /> Doxford Clipper service 39." /> 9." /> 9." />

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DAF SB120 - Wright Cadet

Fri Feb 8 2008

Friday 8 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 8242-8252, 8274-8275. 8274/5 came second hand in 2007 from K-Line. Brands: The Crusader, The Centurion and The Drifter.

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Optare Solo

Fri Feb 8 2008

Friday 8 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 448-469, 480-482, 599-602, 613-617. 448-469 are now sold on. 480-482, 613-619 were all bought second hand in 2006/7, from Jayline, Northumbria Buses and Stanley Taxis. Brands: Pink Panthers, Metrocentre Park and Ride, Metrocentre Circular, Venture and Ferrylink.

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Scania L94UB - Wright Solar

Thu Feb 7 2008

Thursday 7 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 4926-4949, 4954-4976, 4989-4992, 5201-5233. Missing is 4939 (NK51OLA) which suffered a mishap during delivery. 4989-4992 are second hand, bought from Travel Ludlows and Anglian of Beccles in 2006. Brands: Fab 56, Fab 57, The Orbit, Derwent Ranger, Metrolink, Route 19, Prince Bishops, The Laser, Fast Cats and The Loop.

Route 19." /> Route 19." /> Citylink service 58." /> Citylink service 58." /> Route 19." /> 527." /> DFDS Seaways Shuttle service 327." /> Route 19." /> Route 19." /> Route 19." /> X35." /> Route 19." /> Route 19." /> 88." />

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Dennis Dart - Plaxton SPD

Thu Feb 7 2008

Thursday 7 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 8158-8175, 8201-8241. Brands include The Centurion, Saltwell Park, Blaydon Racers, CrossTyne, South Tyne and The Lambton Worm.

317." /> 317." /> 340." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> The Orbit service 51." /> The Centurion service 315." /> 59." /> Blaydon Racers service 48." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> The Orbit service 52." /> Crosstyne service 9A." /> The Orbit service 51." /> Crosstyne service 9." /> Crosstyne service 9A." />

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Dennis Dart - Plaxton MPD

Thu Feb 7 2008

Thursday 7 February 2008: Fleetnumbers: 486-548, 607-611. 486-500 were originally 8186-8200. 607-611 came second hand from Northumbria Buses in 2007. Brands: Doxford Clipper, Black Cats, The Centurion, East Durham, Pink Panthers, Wallsend Links, Washington Street Shuttle and Kingfishers.

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