*HOLD GEARS* OPTARE SOLO (YJ11OHX/2862)

Arriva North East Optare Solo M950 YJ11OHX/2862, in Arrivas "Frequenta" Branding for service 4 Between Minors Crecent and into Town is seen here operating service 3 Between Darlington Town Centre and Mowden Estate. Manual Gears are used throughout the video, best examples are at 0:34 & 3:33 where the gear is held from 2nd to 3rd gear.
Operator: Arriva North East
Depot: Faverdale Industrial Estate Darlington
Chassis: Optare solo M950
Bodywork: Optare Solo M950
Engine: 4.25Litre 4CYL Mercedes Benz Engine
Gearbox: Allison 2100 series
Registration: YJ11OHX
Fleet Number: 2862
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