(14 Apr 2014, 3:41 pm)AdamY wrote On the subject of day-trips, would anyone be interested in going somewhere further afield for an open day event such as Yorkshire, Manchester or even Glasgow/Scotish Lowlands?

I know the idea has been discussed as part of a forum-based coach trip, but I was thinking more along the lines of car-trip shared with three other people. Of course I'd be prepared to drive my car, but if more than three people wanted to go and if there are others on the forum prepared to drive their cars, then perhaps this could provide alternative solution to the coach-trip idea - if it's doubtful whether there'd be enough of us to fill a bus/coach.

It's just an idea floating around in my head at the minute, but I'd be interested to know what you all think?

(16 Mar 2014, 9:36 am)Dan wrote There is now - please see post below:


Stu Gray
Trip to Kirkby Stephen on 20 April - Pick up times and points as listed below...

Middlesbrough, BBC 0830
Stockton High Street Stagecoach Office 0840
Darlington Parkgate for Rail Station 0900
Darlington Bondgate 0905
Shildon Hippodrome 0920
Bishop Auckland Market Place 0930
Barnard Castle Galgate 1000

Departing Kirkby at 1600

Fare is £12 per person. Please inbox me to reserve a seat or for more information - pay on the day!

***Could people who have previously stated an interest in coming please get back in touch as I appear to have lost my list (d'oh!)***
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If anyone is interested in the trip on NEB, drop me a message and I'll pass it on to Stu.

I have also inquired as to whether it is possible for the pick up time to be delayed by a minute or two from Bishop Auckland as the first full X21 of the morning arrives at 0932.

EDIT: Stu says that the 0932 arrival at Bishop Auckland is fine to be used as a connection service, and timings will be altered accordingly on the day if the service is running late.

(13 Apr 2014, 8:06 am)Dan wrote No NEB specific day trips as of yet, but our calendar is starting to get quite full with events over the next few weeks...
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/calendar.php?calendar=1

Check out April and May for some events which may be of interest.

Craig Smith
25 April at 16:18 · Edited
We are going to have A moment of remembrance at The Metrocenter NEBPT for Ian. This will take place at 13.00 next to FTN 710W. Chris Redpath will be doing the announcement. I would be most obliged if people could spread the word as I know that many of Ian's friends are not on the internet. Thanks very much.

(28 Apr 2014, 4:04 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Bumped into a Stagecoach in Sunderland Driver at Peterlee this Afternoon after he came to talk to me, as he noticed I was taking photos, and he informed that me that he maybe taking one of the Gas E300's to the MetroCentre Rally this upcoming Sunday.

(28 Apr 2014, 4:12 pm)Michael wrote That's good, hopefully they do

(27 Apr 2014, 6:43 pm)Dan wrote Edited the Metrocentre Rally event on the calendar to include the details above.

(30 Apr 2014, 3:54 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote http://www.nebpt.co.uk/news_/pg3ev483.html

This event which will feature a selection of classic buses on display, trade stands and a free bus & coach service around the local area and to the Tanfield railway

This year there are three free bus services

Service 1 MetroCentre - Newcastle - MetroCentre

MetroCentre Coach Park - Departs 20 Minutes Past Each Hour
Newcastle Business Park
opp Dunston Staithes
MetroCentre Coach Park - Arrives Back 40 Minutes Past Each Hour

Service 2 MetroCentre - Market Lane - Go North East Riverside Garage - MetroCentre

MetroCentre Coach Park - Departs at 10/40 Minutes Past Each Hour
Market Lane
Go North East Riverside Garage
MetroCentre Coach Park - Arrives back at 00/30 Past Each Hour

Service 3 Metrocentre - Tanfield Railway - MetroCentre

MetroCentre Coach Park - Departs on the Hour (First Journey 11pm/Last Journey 5pm
Tanfield Railway Terminus arrive - 20 Minutes Past Each Hour
Tanfield Railway Terminus leave - 30 Minutes Past Each Hour
MetroCentre Coach Park - Arrives back at 50 Minutes Past Each Hour

Think i'll end up on Service 3 as it looks like a Great Journey to do, probs skip Service 2 and walk to Riverside Depot, unless of course it is stopping inside the Depot, which I doubt, Service 1 I might do also to stretch the Day out a Bit, Shaping to be a Great Day on Sunday.

(30 Apr 2014, 10:23 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Service 2 will likely be the least used route - given it is being said that it will only be operated by the vehicles from Go North East that attend (various figures this week range from 15 up to 25). By contrast, at present, Arriva's presence this year is likely only to be one of Durham's Geminis (there is a chance there will be more later in the year).

3 vehicles that certainly won't be at the event this year are Yesterbus' Nationals (MK2 CKB166X and Mk1 YFY4M) and The Eden's new restored Leopard PPT446P. Stagecarriage's Leopard VJI8684 is also a doubt as the problem that cancelled its trip to Kirkby Stephen on Easter Sunday and prevented it joining G303FWC at the 500 Group Running Day on Sunday are not an easy fix. So, G303FWC may once again be standing in for the vehicle.

(30 Apr 2014, 10:39 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Go North East to bring 15 to 25 Vehicles, Might as well bring every Branded Bus they have to be honest, bet half of them will be from Riverside as it's only 2 Minutes Away,

(01 May 2014, 4:42 pm)citaro5284 wrote Can I but that bet on with you, lets say £100 you give to me if 7 or more are from Riverside

I think there will be around 14 of the current fleet there from most depots.

(01 May 2014, 6:40 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Haha shouldn't be you giving me £100 if there is 7 or more from Riverside in that case then.

But i'll take a guess at

6 Gemini 2's
2 Streetlites
1 Versa
2 Citaros
2 Omnicities
1 Solar

(01 May 2014, 6:40 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Haha shouldn't be you giving me £100 if there is 7 or more from Riverside in that case then.

But i'll take a guess at

6 Gemini 2's
2 Streetlites
1 Versa
2 Citaros
2 Omnicities
1 Solar

(01 May 2014, 7:17 pm)danpick wrote we know your wrong but which brands were they

(30 Apr 2014, 10:39 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Go North East to bring 15 to 25 Vehicles, Might as well bring every Branded Bus they have to be honest, bet half of them will be from Riverside as it's only 2 Minutes Away, Shame about the Leyland Nationals as quite like them compared to others which been restored, Don't think I have either of the Leopards at the Rallies I have been to over the 2 and a Half Years.

(01 May 2014, 9:49 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Had it confirmed tonight that PPT446P is going to the Metrocentre after all.

(01 May 2014, 10:03 pm)tyresmoke wrote Not sure where you got that from but as far as I know it is not going, nor is either of Steve Foster's Nationals.

Graeme Scarlett on 'The Northern Road Transport Trust wroteAnyone from the West Auckland and Bishop Auckland area interested in a ride up the the metro centre rally on our Leopard this sunday please inbox me for details.

(20 May 2014, 3:23 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Was thinking about going to this Rally in July, and go down on the M20 which would cost £13.00 £15.00 there and back depending on Departure Times, and it's Free Admission into the Rally also.

12th July
Departs 01:40 Newcastle , John Dobson Street
Arrives 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station

Return on
Departs 16:30 London , Victoria Coach Station
Arrives 23:05 Newcastle , John Dobson Street

For more Information
Routemaster 60 - 12-13 July 2014 - Finsbury Park - London
http://www.routemaster.org.uk/pages/diamondjubilee

(20 May 2014, 3:25 pm)Dan wrote Not that keen on Routemasters so I think I'll give that one a miss!

(20 May 2014, 3:47 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I think it would be a cracking day out regardless of whether you like them or not, doubt there will be another Opportunity like this to catch wide Range of Routemasters from the last 60 Years all at once.

(20 May 2014, 3:52 pm)Dan wrote Even if I did want to, I'm sure I've got Work Experience that week (after I've left Year 11 in the middle of my 11-week summer holiday, because that's the logic of my school)...

For reference, if it's anything like a Wednesday, that Megabus down to London is horrible. Especially if you're on a dupe. Sleep well the previous night is all I can suggest.

(20 May 2014, 3:59 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote The Rally is on a Saturday/Sunday Dan so you should be ok to go if you wanted to, as I would assume Works Experience would be Monday to Friday only. I'll make sure I a decent Sleep beforehand if I do go, and have a Litre Bottle of Lucozade or 2, to keep me going through the Day.

(20 May 2014, 4:02 pm)Dan wrote I think it's the full week! I really have no idea though - I was literally only told a few weeks ago that I'd be having my placement in Seaburn Morrisons during a week in July towards the end of the normal school term, so I should avoid booking any holidays for then.
I wish we'd had more input in regards to the actual placements so as to enable them to be a little bit more useful - rather than a 'Is this okay? Because it needs to be' sort of 30-second one-sided conversation.

(16 Mar 2015, 7:38 pm)aureolin wrote What you're trying to do sounds nice, but it's typically what a preservation group would do, to make use of one of their preserved vehicles and generate funds for the group.