North East Festival of Transport 2017
29th and 30th July 2017
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Dates for the first North East Festival of Transport have been confirmed.

The weekend of 29 and 30 July 2017 will see the inaugural North East Festival of Transport taking place on Sunderland sea front. Entry forms are now available.

Being spearheaded by groups including the North East Bus Preservation Trust and Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society with support by Sunderland City Council, the event is set to bring together vintage buses, traction engines and commercial vehicles, classic cars and motorbikes at a prime location on Sunderland's award winning sea front.

The event is aiming to fulfil a long held wish of transport enthusiasts in the region to create a major showcase event, similar to those held in some other part of the country.

Interest among vintage vehicle owners is already high with hundreds of vehicles expected on the large and easily accessible show fields, within sight of Sunderland’s Blue Flag award winning beaches.

More info - https://www.facebook.com/NEFestOfTransport/

(13 Jan 2017, 4:21 pm)Adrian wrote North East Festival of Transport 2017
29th and 30th July 2017
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More info - https://www.facebook.com/NEFestOfTransport/

Annoyingly I am in Corfu

(13 Jan 2017, 4:21 pm)Adrian wrote North East Festival of Transport 2017
29th and 30th July 2017
@ Seaburn

More info - https://www.facebook.com/NEFestOfTransport/

Sounds great (and a good opportunity for people to display their traction engines, since Sunderland Steam festival seems to fall prey too the elements all too easily, with the site becoming waterlogged) but I haven't the foggiest what I'll be doing more than 6 months from now!

Genuinely hope this works and helps break down some barriers and helps develop the scene further.


I have no idea what I am doing next weekend, never mind July.

(13 Jan 2017, 6:09 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Annoyingly I am in Corfu

First world problems?

Deffo giving it a miss.

(13 Jan 2017, 11:41 pm)northern156 wrote First world problems?

Yes, exactly

The NNRG are working with the NEBPT on this venture. We think that's its important to showcase what we have in the North East. Every preserved bus that both Groups have on the road will be tuning out.

I for one am pushing like mad to promote this event and we are working very hard with The Washington Trust to make it as good as we can. We will be there for the 2 days with 4710 and 4855 hopefully getting joined by 4708 with the addition of 3501,6080,3656.

Hope to see you there.

(28 Jun 2017, 6:46 pm)Craig Smith wrote The NNRG are working with the NEBPT on this venture. We think that's its important to showcase what we have in the North East. Every preserved bus that both Groups have on the road will be tuning out.

I for one am pushing like mad to promote this event and we are working very hard with The Washington Trust to make it as good as we can. We will be there for the 2 days with 4710 and 4855 hopefully getting joined by 4708 with the addition of 3501,6080,3656.

Hope to see you there.

Fantastic. Hopefully it is a good turnout, and something that can be built on year on year!

Sadly a rally I'm avoiding. The huge crowds that the airshow attract will make it a no go for me. Just don't like the crowds, and the addition it will be difficult to get photos, and sometimes my paitence isn't of a saint.

(02 Jul 2017, 6:07 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Sadly a rally I'm avoiding. The huge crowds that the airshow attract will make it a no go for me. Just don't like the crowds, and the addition it will be difficult to get photos, and sometimes my paitence isn't of a saint.

Sunderland Airshow is on the 21st to 23rd July, which is a week before this event occurs, so you won't have any issues with huge crowds.

(02 Jul 2017, 6:39 pm)Malarkey wrote Sunderland Airshow is on the 21st to 23rd July, which is a week before this event occurs, so you won't have any issues with huge crowds.

Ah it's a lot earlier this year for that event then. Going off last year, thought it would have been the same weekend. Mind still doesn't make a difference since I'm working that weekend anyway.

Anyone know what vehicles are attending tomorrow and sunday.

(28 Jul 2017, 7:00 pm)Malarkey wrote Anyone know what vehicles are attending tomorrow and sunday.

Nope. I've seen the odd person ask on social media, but the response seems to be "turn up and find out". 

I am in two minds about going myself, as I found Durham and Whitley Bay to be so disappointing in terms of turnout.

(28 Jul 2017, 7:13 pm)Adrian wrote Nope. I've seen the odd person ask on social media, but the response seems to be "turn up and find out". 

I am in two minds about going myself, as I found Durham and Whitley Bay to be so disappointing in terms of turnout.

I'm only going down for an hour or so, then i'm going to the Sunderland vs Celtic match.

I will be going, but going to Stanley first for Moria Con then back to Hexham by 5 for Flying Scotsman passing through.


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Anyone there yet? Whats it like?

Just been not much there, hopefully there’ll be more at next months one

Buses in attendance:

GNE 8320
M377 SCK
FTN 708W
FTN 710W
K723 PNL
JJD 530D
R855 PRG
6249 UP


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Drove past and it looked empty. Hardly an vehicle's in attendance. I wouldn't pay in

I would have thought, it would be busier tomorrow as I would have thought people would be more likely to attend on a Sunday as less people work Sundays than Saturdays. Apparently some buses that aren't there today will be in attendance tomorrow including gas Scania / E400 MMC demonstrator 80036 / DD16GAS. Don't think I'll bother myself tomorrow.

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(29 Jul 2017, 3:39 pm)idiot wrote Drove past and it looked empty. Hardly an vehicle's in attendance. I wouldn't pay in

Quite frankly I found it very disappointing. I alighted from the E2 took a quick look and headed back into Sunderland. The NNRG vehicles looked excellent as always. Hopefully they'll be a better turnout on Sunday. Perhaps if the NEBPT organise such events they might like to bring some buses in future other than the static routemaster.

On a good note I got some good photos of coaches carrying Celtic fans and caught the gas double decker home. Five nil come on.

Charles

(29 Jul 2017, 3:56 pm)Charles41 wrote Quite frankly I found it very disappointing. I alighted from the E2 took a quick look and headed back into Sunderland. The NNRG vehicles looked excellent as always. Hopefully they'll be a better turnout on Sunday. Perhaps if the NEBPT organise such events they might like to bring some buses in future other than the static routemaster.

On a good note I got some good photos of coaches carrying Celtic fans and caught the gas double decker home. Five nil come on.

Charles

Yes, and I thought they'd have had a lot more of their own stuff there today. I know it is a 'See It Do It' event strictly speaking, but NEBPT seem to have been doing the pushing for it...

I was going to go along today, but I am glad I checked with others prior to setting off. I feel sorry for the owners that have went along today to be sat by themselves, and I do hope that more buses get along there tomorrow to support. Otherwise what was promised to be "what we've wanted for years", will have become the biggest flop in years. 

I do appreciate that this was a 'transport' event and not a 'buses' event, but I hear the turnout was actually low across the board?

(29 Jul 2017, 3:52 pm)Jimmi wrote I would have thought, it would be busier tomorrow as I would have thought people would be more likely to attend on a Sunday as less people work Sundays than Saturdays. Apparently some buses that aren't there today will be in attendance tomorrow including gas Scania / E400 MMC demonstrator 80036 / DD16GAS. Don't think I'll bother myself tomorrow.

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I won't be going either I seem to Enjoy going on these Dales Bus outings instead.

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Just seen a photo on the NEBPT Facebook page for today and it looks very bare in terms of vehicle and spectator turnout, don't know what time the photo was taken but it looks a complete ghost town.

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Just been in, there’s a few more buses today in addition to yesterday

DD16 GAS
RDC 106R
EJR 111W
GBB 516K
UVK 290T
YFY 4M
CKB 166X
FBR 53D
SCN 838S


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(30 Jul 2017, 11:33 am)TEN 6083 wrote Just been in, there’s a few more buses today in addition to yesterday

DD16 GAS
RDC 106R
EJR 111W
GBB 516K
UVK 290T
YFY 4M
CKB 166X
FBR 53D
SCN 838S


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Today was much better than yesterday - plenty of spectators in the field and the heritage tours I saw were pretty full.  Could have done with more buses & other vehicles on display but hopefully the event will grow over time, if it continues.

Anyone know if EJR110W and SCN250S are working condition?  Haven't heard of them attending any of the rallies for a good while.

(30 Jul 2017, 4:16 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Today was much better than yesterday - plenty of spectators in the field and the heritage tours I saw were pretty full.  Could have done with more buses & other vehicles on display but hopefully the event will grow over time, if it continues.

Anyone know if EJR110W and SCN250S are working condition?  Haven't heard of them attending any of the rallies for a good while.

SCN250S was sold... last I heard it was in the Merseyside area. EJR110W is in THV's shed at Felling, but I believe there is quite a bit of work that needs doing on it? 

RBZ 5459 should be able to expand on my vagueness.

(30 Jul 2017, 4:21 pm)Adrian wrote SCN250S was sold... last I heard it was in the Merseyside area. EJR110W is in THV's shed at Felling, but I believe there is quite a bit of work that needs doing on it? 

RBZ 5459 should be able to expand on my vagueness.

That's right Adrian. Hasn't been seen for quite a while SCN250S, but it is in storage somewhere in Merseyside after being sold - had some rather horrific blue seat trim fitted to it. Was a cracking Atlantean.

EJR110W is in storage at the back of the shed, looks in good nick but needs quite a bit of money spent on the underneath. It's owned by Trevor who owns Busways Dart 1723.