Northern National Restoration Group was founded in 2006 by a group of bus enthusiasts.
Since then, the group has grown into what it is today, with six vehicles, over 10 working members and a large operating facility.
The shared interest is in preserving the transport heritage of the North East of England.
The fleet have previously worked all over the region in the service of Go North East and its predecessors.
NNRG 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 six 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 and Volvo Olympian FVK 3814/S814.
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 the NNRG facility. All the buses are maintained and either being, or have been, restored by members of NNRG throughout the year.
During the rally season a variety of the NNRG 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 the NNRG.
NNRG are based in a former National Coal Board facility in Philadelphia, Houghton-le-Spring, just off the A1(M) and A19.
NNRG are a registered charity (registration number 1193235), and NNRG rely on the generosity of members
and visitors to help fund the restoration and maintenance of the vehicles. If you believe you can help NNRG fundraise,
please visit The NNRG charity section on there website for more information on how to do so.