Thirty classic buses face an uncertain future after a preservation group was given notice to quit its premises. Tyneside Heritage Vehicles (THV) must leave the site at Felling, near Gateshead, by the end of March.
“It’s the news that any group like ours dreads,” said THV director Lee McHaddan. “Felling has been our home for 14 years. We’ve always paid the rent and bills on time. Any attempt to negotiate has fallen on deaf ears.”
THV has the largest collection of former Tyne & Wear PTE/Busways vehicles anywhere, ranging from Leyland Atlanteans to Scania Metropolitans. Group and privately owned vehicles are currently accommodated.
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‘‘Not only are we expected to move our vehicles but all the tools, equipment, spare parts and a fork lift truck have to go somewhere,” said Lee. “We only hope we can keep the collection together in the North East but premises are not easy to find.”
Lee says he welcomes any leads on possible new accommodation, and thanked those who have expressed sympathy with the group’s situation. “People are being really supportive,” he added.
The group can be contacted via tynesideheritagevehicles.co.uk or through its Facebook page.
