(17 Mar 2022, 8:11 am)Adrian wrote I'm surprised they're bothering with Whitley Bay, when it's within a fortnight of the date of Seaburn this year. When you add the Shildon display into the middle of the two, it feels like a big ask for such a small pool of preservationists to support the three weekends in a row (not to mention the inflated fuel costs), and will likely dilute attendance at each.

Whitley Bay being held in August is a strange one. More than a guess to do with Buses at Beamish and Bishop Auckland being held in the same month

Shildon isn't well received by many bus organisers. Not many buses attend it. Last year saw 13 buses turn up