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Yeah the operator traded as Humber Stagecoach "Good News Travels" and they lasted about the same time as north bank did, 5 years. 1 other ex midland red leyland national ended up with Applebys of Lincoln, in fact, they might of been several at one time, most were given different registrations except bvp816v, but that operated for amvale in Hull

The volvo oympians that ran in Hull were very reliable, rather in stark comparison to the dennis tridents of today. But long live the Leyland National

Also AKY611T which was only operated for a year before been dismantled to provide spares for newly bought nationals. i vaguely remember that OOX821R had red seats and a dark floor, and it was immaculate inside, a true testament to its design. XEU860T, OKJ514M new to maidstone and district, MFN119R among others, NOE604R did stay for a few weeks at North bank to cover for TTC538T which was taxed until August 2000

Thanks guys for the information. what would the running costs of been like operating 20+ year old Leyland Nationals on often marginal routes such as that in my city Hull were North bank, pride of the road, revills and latterly Applebys roamed the streets, i imagine it must of been on a shoestring

North bank operated TTC538T, DOC34V, OOX821R, EPT876S, PTF745L, and the very first leyland national 2 still with roofpod if i'm not mistaken. North bank also operated AUP368W from march 1999 to june 2000 until Applebys took over, PTF745L did survive up until about 10 years ago, but very much cannabilised.

Hello there everyone, were they any independent operators in Birmingham operatiing Leyland Nationals, especially towards the late 1990's, Other than Chase, unless i got them mixed up with somewhere else?

Hello there everyone, i'm from Hull, and i remeber North Bank Travel had a fleet of Leyland Nationals, many of which were new to the West Midlands and include OOX821R, NOE604R. would anyone like to chat to me about leyland nationals, i would be grateful for a reply as most sites i have joined feel pretty hostile towards newcomers