Stagecoach Busways Alexander-bodied Atlantean 318 (AVK138V) seen carrying Magicbus livery at the 1998 MetroCentre rally.

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A 1980 Alexander-bodied Leyland Atlantean, 334 (AVK154V), seen on October 20th 1997 in Brougham Street, Sunderland, working for Busways’ Favourite Services division. A Volvo B6 of OK Travel can be seen leaving the old central bus station which closed in 1999.

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On 20th October 1997, Alexander-bodied Daimler Fleetline 818 (OCU818R) is seen in Olive Street, Sunderland. During February 1998, the vehicle was transferred to South Shields depot where she saw further service until finally being withdrawn in June of that year.

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In her final few years of service, 819 (OCU819R), became a particular favourite Fleetline of mine. Here she is seen on the 29th September 1997, picking up passengers outside Sunderland’s Crowtree Road Leisure Centre before departing for Pennywelll Estate on the 11 service. Along with sister vehicle 822, 819 was withdrawn by Busways during March 1998 and transferred to Stagecoach East Midland, where they were repainted into Stagecoach corporate livery and served as reserve fleet vehicles for a couple of years at Chesterfield and Mansfield.

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On 6th October 1997, Daimler Fleetline/Alexander 820 (OCU820R) pauses in Sunderland’s Crowtree Road awaiting a change of driver.

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