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Jimmi



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05 Jul 2015, 6:14 pm #1
Can anyone please confirm the date for this as from what I can see it is on Sunday 9th August but the NEBPT website says it's on July 26th.

Anyone know the actual date this is on?
Jimmi
05 Jul 2015, 6:14 pm #1

Can anyone please confirm the date for this as from what I can see it is on Sunday 9th August but the NEBPT website says it's on July 26th.

Anyone know the actual date this is on?

Jimmi



10,969
05 Jul 2015, 9:46 pm #2
It would appear it will be on August 9th.
Jimmi
05 Jul 2015, 9:46 pm #2

It would appear it will be on August 9th.

Tom



6,138
06 Jul 2015, 7:07 am #3
What's this one like?

Might head up if I can, do you know the best way to get there?
Tom
06 Jul 2015, 7:07 am #3

What's this one like?

Might head up if I can, do you know the best way to get there?

LeeCalder



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06 Jul 2015, 7:55 am #4
In my opinion, travelling by train is the easiest option.

Catch a train to Darlington and then Northern Rail to Shildon. It is 5 minutes away.

And it shouldn't cost anymore than £10
LeeCalder
06 Jul 2015, 7:55 am #4

In my opinion, travelling by train is the easiest option.

Catch a train to Darlington and then Northern Rail to Shildon. It is 5 minutes away.

And it shouldn't cost anymore than £10

Jimmi



10,969
06 Jul 2015, 8:06 am #5
(06 Jul 2015, 7:55 am)LeeCalder In my opinion, travelling by train is the easiest option.

Catch a train to Darlington and then Northern Rail to Shildon. It is 5 minutes away.

And it shouldn't cost anymore than £10
That would work although the one thing you have to remember is the Northern Rail service to Shildon only runs every 2 hours. Although you could also get the 1B/5A from Darlington Town Centre.

Tom do you live in Wallsend? If so I had a quick look on Traveline at just buses and it's suggesting a bus to Newcastle, 21 to Durham then either the 6/X21 to Bishop Auckland then from Bishop you can get the 1B/5A or train. Takes roughly 2 hours, 45 minutes which is quite awhile I admit.

If anyone needs help with how to get to this rally including where to get off the 1B/5A in Shildon feel free to ask me although I'd suggest asking closer to the time.


There is usually a few buses there but not large amounts there but there is probably enough. There was loads of stalls selling models and such so if anyone is into buying anything like that this should be good.
Edited 06 Jul 2015, 8:14 am by Jimmi.
Jimmi
06 Jul 2015, 8:06 am #5

(06 Jul 2015, 7:55 am)LeeCalder In my opinion, travelling by train is the easiest option.

Catch a train to Darlington and then Northern Rail to Shildon. It is 5 minutes away.

And it shouldn't cost anymore than £10
That would work although the one thing you have to remember is the Northern Rail service to Shildon only runs every 2 hours. Although you could also get the 1B/5A from Darlington Town Centre.

Tom do you live in Wallsend? If so I had a quick look on Traveline at just buses and it's suggesting a bus to Newcastle, 21 to Durham then either the 6/X21 to Bishop Auckland then from Bishop you can get the 1B/5A or train. Takes roughly 2 hours, 45 minutes which is quite awhile I admit.

If anyone needs help with how to get to this rally including where to get off the 1B/5A in Shildon feel free to ask me although I'd suggest asking closer to the time.


There is usually a few buses there but not large amounts there but there is probably enough. There was loads of stalls selling models and such so if anyone is into buying anything like that this should be good.

Tom



6,138
06 Jul 2015, 2:50 pm #6
Cheers Jimmi.

Yeah I live just outside of Wallsend, so I could catch the Coaster. It is a very long time though, I might give that one a miss Sad
Tom
06 Jul 2015, 2:50 pm #6

Cheers Jimmi.

Yeah I live just outside of Wallsend, so I could catch the Coaster. It is a very long time though, I might give that one a miss Sad

06 Jul 2015, 3:50 pm #7
Shildon is on August the 9th.

The NNRG's National 2's are going to Washington on the same date.
We were invited to attend Shildon last year and found it very average. However there is much more to do and see at the NELSAM event. The GNE 50 service goes right past it.

Craig Smith. NNRG Operations Engineer. NNRG. Bus Preservationists of the North East.
Craig Smith
06 Jul 2015, 3:50 pm #7

Shildon is on August the 9th.

The NNRG's National 2's are going to Washington on the same date.
We were invited to attend Shildon last year and found it very average. However there is much more to do and see at the NELSAM event. The GNE 50 service goes right past it.


Craig Smith. NNRG Operations Engineer. NNRG. Bus Preservationists of the North East.

DanPicken

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06 Jul 2015, 6:07 pm #8
(06 Jul 2015, 7:07 am)Tom What's this one like?

Might head up if I can, do you know the best way to get there?

Im sure you are under 16 so its £9.30 return.
DanPicken
06 Jul 2015, 6:07 pm #8

(06 Jul 2015, 7:07 am)Tom What's this one like?

Might head up if I can, do you know the best way to get there?

Im sure you are under 16 so its £9.30 return.

DanPicken

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06 Jul 2015, 6:09 pm #9
(06 Jul 2015, 8:06 am)Jimmi That would work although the one thing you have to remember is the Northern Rail service to Shildon only runs every 2 hours. Although you could also get the 1B/5A from Darlington Town Centre.

Tom do you live in Wallsend? If so I had a quick look on Traveline at just buses and it's suggesting a bus to Newcastle, 21 to Durham then either the 6/X21 to Bishop Auckland then from Bishop you can get the 1B/5A or train. Takes roughly 2 hours, 45 minutes which is quite awhile I admit.

If anyone needs help with how to get to this rally including where to get off the 1B/5A in Shildon feel free to ask me although I'd suggest asking closer to the time.


There is usually a few buses there but not large amounts there but there is probably enough. There was loads of stalls selling models and such so if anyone is into buying anything like that this should be good.

The worst is i have a 59 minute wait in Darlo!
DanPicken
06 Jul 2015, 6:09 pm #9

(06 Jul 2015, 8:06 am)Jimmi That would work although the one thing you have to remember is the Northern Rail service to Shildon only runs every 2 hours. Although you could also get the 1B/5A from Darlington Town Centre.

Tom do you live in Wallsend? If so I had a quick look on Traveline at just buses and it's suggesting a bus to Newcastle, 21 to Durham then either the 6/X21 to Bishop Auckland then from Bishop you can get the 1B/5A or train. Takes roughly 2 hours, 45 minutes which is quite awhile I admit.

If anyone needs help with how to get to this rally including where to get off the 1B/5A in Shildon feel free to ask me although I'd suggest asking closer to the time.


There is usually a few buses there but not large amounts there but there is probably enough. There was loads of stalls selling models and such so if anyone is into buying anything like that this should be good.

The worst is i have a 59 minute wait in Darlo!

Tom



6,138
06 Jul 2015, 6:10 pm #10
(06 Jul 2015, 6:07 pm)danpick Im sure you are under 16 so its £9.30 return.

Cheers, that's not bad at all Smile

Then again not sure how much a return from Darlington to Shidlon is.
Tom
06 Jul 2015, 6:10 pm #10

(06 Jul 2015, 6:07 pm)danpick Im sure you are under 16 so its £9.30 return.

Cheers, that's not bad at all Smile

Then again not sure how much a return from Darlington to Shidlon is.

DanPicken

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2,177
06 Jul 2015, 6:11 pm #11
(06 Jul 2015, 6:10 pm)Tom Cheers, that's not bad at all Smile

Then again not sure how much a return from Darlington to Shidlon is.

Thats from Newcastle - 2 singles cost £12.50.
DanPicken
06 Jul 2015, 6:11 pm #11

(06 Jul 2015, 6:10 pm)Tom Cheers, that's not bad at all Smile

Then again not sure how much a return from Darlington to Shidlon is.

Thats from Newcastle - 2 singles cost £12.50.

Jimmi



10,969
06 Jul 2015, 6:15 pm #12
(06 Jul 2015, 6:10 pm)Tom Cheers, that's not bad at all Smile

Then again not sure how much a return from Darlington to Shidlon is.

According to Northern Rail's website a return from Darlington to Shildon for an under 16 would cost £1.85 I think.
Jimmi
06 Jul 2015, 6:15 pm #12

(06 Jul 2015, 6:10 pm)Tom Cheers, that's not bad at all Smile

Then again not sure how much a return from Darlington to Shidlon is.

According to Northern Rail's website a return from Darlington to Shildon for an under 16 would cost £1.85 I think.

DanPicken

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06 Jul 2015, 6:18 pm #13
Only one problem its operated by Pacers.
DanPicken
06 Jul 2015, 6:18 pm #13

Only one problem its operated by Pacers.

Jimmi



10,969
01 Aug 2015, 6:31 pm #14
Anyone heading to this next Sunday?
Jimmi
01 Aug 2015, 6:31 pm #14

Anyone heading to this next Sunday?

Adrian



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01 Aug 2015, 6:35 pm #15
(01 Aug 2015, 6:31 pm)Jimmi Anyone heading to this next Sunday?

Not me. Despite only living 10 mile away, it'd take me two hours and three buses to get there. Not worth the faff on in my opinion.

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Adrian
01 Aug 2015, 6:35 pm #15

(01 Aug 2015, 6:31 pm)Jimmi Anyone heading to this next Sunday?

Not me. Despite only living 10 mile away, it'd take me two hours and three buses to get there. Not worth the faff on in my opinion.


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Jimmi



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01 Aug 2015, 6:39 pm #16
(01 Aug 2015, 6:35 pm)aureolin Not me. Despite only living 10 mile away, it'd take me two hours and three buses to get there. Not worth the faff on in my opinion.

I have the feeling this is what most will be saying. Even I only have one bus an hour plus a train every 2 hours although I could always walk along the path that heads alongside the railway line between Aycliffe and Shildon Railway Stations.
Jimmi
01 Aug 2015, 6:39 pm #16

(01 Aug 2015, 6:35 pm)aureolin Not me. Despite only living 10 mile away, it'd take me two hours and three buses to get there. Not worth the faff on in my opinion.

I have the feeling this is what most will be saying. Even I only have one bus an hour plus a train every 2 hours although I could always walk along the path that heads alongside the railway line between Aycliffe and Shildon Railway Stations.

Adrian



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01 Aug 2015, 7:05 pm #17
(01 Aug 2015, 6:39 pm)Jimmi I have the feeling this is what most will be saying. Even I only have one bus an hour plus a train every 2 hours although I could always walk along the path that heads alongside the railway line between Aycliffe and Shildon Railway Stations.
It wouldn't be too bad for me if the 56 ran beyond Stobb Cross on a Sunday, because I could get that and then the 1, and do it in half the time.

Just 3 buses over 2 hours is too much for me, for what is such a short journey. I may attend in future years, assuming that Arriva stop neglecting us on a Sunday and bank holiday.

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Adrian
01 Aug 2015, 7:05 pm #17

(01 Aug 2015, 6:39 pm)Jimmi I have the feeling this is what most will be saying. Even I only have one bus an hour plus a train every 2 hours although I could always walk along the path that heads alongside the railway line between Aycliffe and Shildon Railway Stations.
It wouldn't be too bad for me if the 56 ran beyond Stobb Cross on a Sunday, because I could get that and then the 1, and do it in half the time.

Just 3 buses over 2 hours is too much for me, for what is such a short journey. I may attend in future years, assuming that Arriva stop neglecting us on a Sunday and bank holiday.


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Dan

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01 Aug 2015, 7:07 pm #18
(01 Aug 2015, 7:05 pm)aureolin It wouldn't be too bad for me if the 56 ran beyond Stobb Cross on a Sunday, because I could get that and then the 1, and do it in half the time.

Just 3 buses over 2 hours is too much for me, for what is such a short journey. I may attend in future years, assuming that Arriva stop neglecting us on a Sunday and bank holiday.

So you're probably not going to attend in future years, then...  Rolleyes
Dan
01 Aug 2015, 7:07 pm #18

(01 Aug 2015, 7:05 pm)aureolin It wouldn't be too bad for me if the 56 ran beyond Stobb Cross on a Sunday, because I could get that and then the 1, and do it in half the time.

Just 3 buses over 2 hours is too much for me, for what is such a short journey. I may attend in future years, assuming that Arriva stop neglecting us on a Sunday and bank holiday.

So you're probably not going to attend in future years, then...  Rolleyes

Adrian



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01 Aug 2015, 7:09 pm #19
(01 Aug 2015, 7:07 pm)Dan So you're probably not going to attend in future years, then...  Rolleyes
Nailed on. Wink

I best get arranging what I'm doing over Xmas now, given that I won't have a bus service for the best part of 3 days in a row...

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Adrian
01 Aug 2015, 7:09 pm #19

(01 Aug 2015, 7:07 pm)Dan So you're probably not going to attend in future years, then...  Rolleyes
Nailed on. Wink

I best get arranging what I'm doing over Xmas now, given that I won't have a bus service for the best part of 3 days in a row...


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Jimmi



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01 Aug 2015, 7:13 pm #20
(01 Aug 2015, 7:09 pm)aureolin Nailed on. Wink

I best get arranging what I'm doing over Xmas now, given that I won't have a bus service for the best part of 3 days in a row...
I'm looking forward to climbing up the walls shouting at everyone's Boxing Day allocation photos on Flickr, it's an annual tradition, thanks Arriva!
Edited 01 Aug 2015, 7:13 pm by Jimmi.
Jimmi
01 Aug 2015, 7:13 pm #20

(01 Aug 2015, 7:09 pm)aureolin Nailed on. Wink

I best get arranging what I'm doing over Xmas now, given that I won't have a bus service for the best part of 3 days in a row...
I'm looking forward to climbing up the walls shouting at everyone's Boxing Day allocation photos on Flickr, it's an annual tradition, thanks Arriva!

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