Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Leyland National 4710 on its way to Bishop Auckland. It passed the Wicket Gate in Chester le Street at 1305 looked and sounded superb, destination blind showing 724 Bishop Auckland.
(31 Aug 2014, 12:34 pm)GuyParkRoyal Leyland National 4710 on its way to Bishop Auckland. It passed the Wicket Gate in Chester le Street at 1305 looked and sounded superb, destination blind showing 724 Bishop Auckland.
(31 Aug 2014, 12:34 pm)GuyParkRoyal Leyland National 4710 on its way to Bishop Auckland. It passed the Wicket Gate in Chester le Street at 1305 looked and sounded superb, destination blind showing 724 Bishop Auckland.
(31 Aug 2014, 4:47 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Just missed it this afternoon.
Judging by the sound I heard a few moments ago, whilst getting a takeaway, it has just whizzed through Fencehouses too!
Didn't get to see it, too busy ordering the food.
(31 Aug 2014, 4:47 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Just missed it this afternoon.
Judging by the sound I heard a few moments ago, whilst getting a takeaway, it has just whizzed through Fencehouses too!
Didn't get to see it, too busy ordering the food.
(31 Aug 2014, 12:34 pm)GuyParkRoyal Leyland National 4710 on its way to Bishop Auckland. It passed the Wicket Gate in Chester le Street at 1305 looked and sounded superb, destination blind showing 724 Bishop Auckland.
(31 Aug 2014, 12:34 pm)GuyParkRoyal Leyland National 4710 on its way to Bishop Auckland. It passed the Wicket Gate in Chester le Street at 1305 looked and sounded superb, destination blind showing 724 Bishop Auckland.
(31 Aug 2014, 7:22 pm)NEBCD Malarkey By the looks of it from Looking on Facebook, The Northern National Restoration Group had a Run out Today, and started in Chester le Street at 13:00pm.
Furthermore from looking at there Page, if Today's Run out wasn't well supported by Enthusiasts, then the Group won't be doing anymore Runs out with 4710, so Today may of been the last chance to have a ride on 4710, as the Owners don't allow for the Public to have a ride about when it is at the Bus Rallies, which to me is a great shame.
(31 Aug 2014, 7:22 pm)NEBCD Malarkey By the looks of it from Looking on Facebook, The Northern National Restoration Group had a Run out Today, and started in Chester le Street at 13:00pm.
Furthermore from looking at there Page, if Today's Run out wasn't well supported by Enthusiasts, then the Group won't be doing anymore Runs out with 4710, so Today may of been the last chance to have a ride on 4710, as the Owners don't allow for the Public to have a ride about when it is at the Bus Rallies, which to me is a great shame.
(31 Aug 2014, 7:34 pm)aureolin I didn't know about it until the last minute really. I'd have loved a ride out and would have paid good money for it. I'm sure if they put a post on here in future, they'd be able to get a bit of support they wouldn't normally get.
(31 Aug 2014, 7:34 pm)aureolin I didn't know about it until the last minute really. I'd have loved a ride out and would have paid good money for it. I'm sure if they put a post on here in future, they'd be able to get a bit of support they wouldn't normally get.
(31 Aug 2014, 8:12 pm)Dan You'd be getting your message across to a forum which houses almost 500 users, as well as all of the guests which view the forum too.
I'd argue rallies would be better supported if they were advertised more too, and getting on all of the Facebook groups and enthusiast forums is just one step they could take to promoting them more. It goes without saying that if something is well promoted and looks good, I'm more likely to attend... If I have a feeling that it's going to be the same old because no promotion has been done, I'm not likely to attend...
Getting folk to change their ways is a different kettle of fish though. I read posts on Facebook about that regarding rallies a few days ago...
(31 Aug 2014, 8:12 pm)Dan You'd be getting your message across to a forum which houses almost 500 users, as well as all of the guests which view the forum too.
I'd argue rallies would be better supported if they were advertised more too, and getting on all of the Facebook groups and enthusiast forums is just one step they could take to promoting them more. It goes without saying that if something is well promoted and looks good, I'm more likely to attend... If I have a feeling that it's going to be the same old because no promotion has been done, I'm not likely to attend...
Getting folk to change their ways is a different kettle of fish though. I read posts on Facebook about that regarding rallies a few days ago...
(31 Aug 2014, 8:18 pm)aureolin Do share I rarely use Facebook, so I'm not part of any of these groups, so don't see anything.
I can't see what organisers have to lose by not advertising on here if I'm honest, although they may not like some of the feedback. All feedback is better than no feedback though I guess?
(31 Aug 2014, 8:18 pm)aureolin Do share I rarely use Facebook, so I'm not part of any of these groups, so don't see anything.
I can't see what organisers have to lose by not advertising on here if I'm honest, although they may not like some of the feedback. All feedback is better than no feedback though I guess?
It's worrying that this is how things are getting. 'Duncan' seems to make some very good points, and certainly points that I've echoed on here myself previously.
The points about advertising are certainly correct. Organisers should be shouting about it from the roof tops to aim for the best attendances possible.
Perhaps a little unfair on location. I like Seaburn personally. Easy enough to get to, and it's good for photos. I understand the concerns a stall holder would have about wind, but surely there's solutions to that? Those big tents perhaps? Or wind breakers?
I think the comments by 'Graeme' are a bit unfair. GNE were a welcome attendee at the Metro Centre this year, as they are at any rally in my opinion. It's great that operators provide this level of support. There was a lot of interest in the modern vehicles, and it's not just about classic buses any more. Infact for someone my age, I always look for vehicles I can relate to, having seen or used them in service. Nationals, Atlanteans, VRs, Deltas, etc.
I think it's quite right that criticism is provided. I realise that people are trying their best, but at the same time, you always need to be open to both new ideas and progression. If criticism didn't exist, you'd remain stuck in old ways that perhaps don't work nowadays.
The comment about NEBPT is interesting, as it's certainly not the first time I've heard that...
That was the one I read, Adam, yes.
Agree completely with the comments made by Duncan.
Think some of the comments about bus operators 'hijacking' rallies was a bit unfair. I know my main interest lies within buses which you see out on the road at present day. I like to see the older ones and have a ride on them, but I'd certainly miss seeing a presence from the modern day buses, if they weren't there. The main reason I want to go to Showbus is for the new buses that you can see there.
I'd argue that without the support of the big three, these rallies would have been going down the pan a lot sooner...
(05 Sep 2014, 6:06 pm)aureolin Anyone attending?
(05 Sep 2014, 6:06 pm)aureolin Anyone attending?
Torquay is really nice.
Following my Interview at Doxford Park, I decided to take some Photos in Houghton/Hetton/Easington Lane and Low Moorsley rather than go into Sunderland as I was planning on doing, Some really nice spots between Hetton and Low Moorsley which I plan on taking some more Photos at when the Weather is a bit nicer.
(15 Sep 2014, 5:42 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Following my Interview at Doxford Park, I decided to take some Photos in Houghton/Hetton/Easington Lane and Low Moorsley rather than go into Sunderland as I was planning on doing, Some really nice spots between Hetton and Low Moorsley which I plan on taking some more Photos at when the Weather is a bit nicer.
(15 Sep 2014, 5:42 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Following my Interview at Doxford Park, I decided to take some Photos in Houghton/Hetton/Easington Lane and Low Moorsley rather than go into Sunderland as I was planning on doing, Some really nice spots between Hetton and Low Moorsley which I plan on taking some more Photos at when the Weather is a bit nicer.
(15 Sep 2014, 5:42 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Following my Interview at Doxford Park, I decided to take some Photos in Houghton/Hetton/Easington Lane and Low Moorsley rather than go into Sunderland as I was planning on doing, Some really nice spots between Hetton and Low Moorsley which I plan on taking some more Photos at when the Weather is a bit nicer.
(15 Sep 2014, 5:42 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Following my Interview at Doxford Park, I decided to take some Photos in Houghton/Hetton/Easington Lane and Low Moorsley rather than go into Sunderland as I was planning on doing, Some really nice spots between Hetton and Low Moorsley which I plan on taking some more Photos at when the Weather is a bit nicer.