Arriva North East

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RE: Arriva North East
Interesting buses noted in Ashington today were 2 ex Arriva London Geminis LJ51 DJE and LF02 PKO. Both had orange LED destination displays showing 'Thornton Brothers', the nearby bus refurbishment company. Both are also now in aquamarine livery. These buses were originally VLW40 and VLW42 when in London.

40 was just leaving the town centre as I arrived, but 42 worked onto the garage while I was there, ending up inside in front of the pit doors. Does anyone know whether these are destined for the North East ? I suppose their visit to the garage could just be part of vehicle acceptance for another Arriva fleet.

Also inside the garage on the pits was the elusive Spectra 7483. I have still to see this in Newcastle, although sister 7482 is now a regular performer on X20/21/22.