NORTHERN NATIONAL RESTORATION GROUP
Preserving The Transport Heritage of the Northeast
Registered Charity Number 1193235
Welcome to the Northern National Restoration Group.
Our group was founded in 2006 by a group of bus enthusiasts. Since then, the group has grown into what it is today, with seven vehicles, over 10 working members and a large operating facility. Our shared interest is in preserving the transport heritage of the North East of England.
Our fleet have previously worked all over the region in the service of Go North East and its predecessors. We aim to exhibit a wide range of immaculately restored vehicles from the recent past while educating and demonstrating a wide range of skills and knowledge across the relevant areas.
The NNRG currently own seven vehicles: Leyland National Mk2s 4681 / UPT681V and 4710 / FTN710W; Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renowns 4855 / R855 PRG and 4898 / V988 ETN; Scania L94UB/Wright Eclipse Solar 5217 / NK54 NVN; Volvo Olympian FVK 3814/S814 and Volvo B10M/Plaxton Premiere 7076/R139 ABT. All these vehicles have played a significant part in the North East bus history.
The group also has a wide range of friends within the preservation community, some of whom share our facility. You can learn more about our vehicles and our friends by visiting the vehicles page. All the buses are maintained and either being, or have been, restored by members throughout the year.
During the rally season a variety of our vehicles are exhibited at rallies across the North East to help represent its transport heritage.
As always, the NNRG are keen to hear from people who would like to join us. We are based in a former National Coal Board facility in Philadelphia, Houghton-le-Spring, just off the A1(M) and A19. We are a registered charity (registration number 1193235), and we rely on the generosity of our members and visitors to help fund the restoration and maintenance of our vehicles. If you believe you can help us fundraise, please visit our charity section for more information on how to do so.
How would you like to be involved in the maintenance, restoration, and rallying of our fleet? Always wanted to get into bus restoration but havnt’t got the cash flow or knowhow to own something yourself? Then join the NNRG. We offer membership so you can be involved and not have the overheads or worry. This lets people get involved in the workshops and attending events. Even having a say in what we do.
Are you wanting to raise money to support the Northern National Restoration Group, but don’t know where to start? Whether you are a first-timer or a regular fundraiser, everybody needs a little inspiration sometimes.
The NNRG currently own seven vehicles: Leyland National Mk2s 4681 / UPT681V and 4710 / FTN710W; Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renowns 4855 / R855 PRG and 4898 / V988 ETN; Scania L94UB/Wright Eclipse Solar 5217 / NK54 NVN, Volvo Olympian FVK 3814/S814 and Volvo B10M/Plaxton Premiere 7076/R139 ABT.
The Northern National Restoration Group hold and attends a wide range of events across the year as well as hosts events. Find out more about our 2024 Calendar.
