Go North East in Newcastle, UK began operating " Bargain Bus " branded buses on service X42/ 43 between Newcastle & Blyth in competition with Arriva. 2 former Dublin Bus Leyland Olympians of a 6 strong fleet operate the route ...............
Former Summerhill Garage RH 24 ( 90 D 1024 ) now H481 PTW ( Go North East fleet number 3947 ) is seen operating route X42 .
( photo courtesy Gary Mitchelhill )
RH 24 ( 3947 ) & RH 27 ( 3948 ) were withdrawn from service at the end of July 2006 & repainted from their basic Isle of Mancream/ red livery to the new Bargain Bus overall yellow, re entering service 25th September 2006.
Nearside view of RH 24 ( 3947 )
Some of the modifications : Centre doors removed, fog lamps on bumper sealed, new wing mirrors, new tree fender & dot matrix display fitted.
RH 27 ( 3948 ) leaves Haymarket Bus Station in the heart of Newcastle on route X42 to Blyth, also in Bargain Bus livery.
Ex Dublin Bus / Go North Leyland Olympian fleet November 2006
