(04 May 2014, 4:45 pm)Marcus wrote Now that I think about it, I think I saw that kid get on 3833 then push his way past a father and daughter before then taking two seconds to look the interior then cut in front of them as they left. I was just leaving when the memorial speech was starting, but unfortunatley I had to catch my X22 AND get something to eat . Next year I'll definatley be back for about my fourth year in a row. I did however pick up a diecast model of a Bristol Lodekka in Eastern National green (like the one Stan Butler drove in the On The Buses episodes, I think they used red RTs for the films). Hopefully next time I'll not look so anti-social and have got to know a few of you more.

(04 May 2014, 4:47 pm)Tom wrote Oh dear, he obviously has no manors. That's shocking. Did you get a B10BLE (4907) on the X22? I'm sure that's the one I saw.
Yeah, hopefully I'll see you and others sometime

(04 May 2014, 4:48 pm)Marcus wrote Yes. Like I always say, I'd always be willing to meet up with people.

(04 May 2014, 5:02 pm)Tom wrote I've sent a reply to your PM via email because you seem to have Private Messaging disabled

(04 May 2014, 5:23 pm)northern156 wrote Thoroughly enjoyed today, saw a few of my friends (most are not on here) but I saw Baz and Dave. Went on four Riverside tours and one EcoCity on a Metrocentre - Scotswood Bridge - Scotswood Road - Redheugh Bridge - Metrocentre tour with some photos at the Metrocentre Interchange.

Saw the white blinds Versa for the first time too today, pretty smart.
Was brilliant seeing people of all ages enjoying themselves in their hobby; will definitely do it again next year.

(04 May 2014, 5:28 pm)Tom wrote Sadly, I didn't see you today.

(04 May 2014, 5:52 pm)Dan wrote A huge improvement on last year's rally as there was no major name-calling to certain enthusiasts from what I saw (other than me being greeted with the word 'splendid', but that was expected). So much better than the rally down on Teesside last week too.

Started my day off on 'service 2' and I had a ride of a "Tyne Tees Xpress" B9TL brought along by Go North East.
I got back at the Metrocentre about thirty minutes later and before going for something to eat (in McDonalds! ), I took some photos. After I had something to eat, I had a ride of a preserved bus (can't remember which one it was now, but it was on a service which went to Dunston).
After this, I listened to the speech about Ian Hignett. Didn't hear much if I'm honest as I was a few steps away from everyone else, but got involved in the applause at the end. 4710 led the way to Riverside depot with Ian's favourite coach in pursuit, so I had a walk to the depot and was thankfully given the opportunity to take some photographs inside of the depot of 4710 and 7087 together posing underneath the Go North East sign at Riverside. I didn't have to walk back to the Metrocentre as I was allowed to ride 7087 back. Once the vehicle returned to the Metrocentre, it actually went out for a run of service 2 so I had another ride.
By this time, it was about 16:00 and buses had started to leave. For the next hour or so, Go North East buses started to gather at the end of the coach park for photos. Some wonderful photo opportunities there.

Had a great day - thanks to event organisers, GNE, etc.

(04 May 2014, 6:10 pm)northern156 wrote You weren't by chance on the TTX on the depot tour at around 11am this morning Dan, with a photo stop underneath the cherry blossom tree at the school in Dunston?

We were asked if anyone wanted a photo stop and one person took advantage (I was kicking myself after saying no). Just wondered if it was you or not.

(04 May 2014, 6:13 pm)Dan wrote I was on that one, but it was Sean Blair who took advantage of the photo stop.
I couldn't be bothered to trek downstairs to come back upstairs again - esp. when, at the time, it looked like nobody else was getting off to take a photo.

FTAO: Photographers who attended the event...
#RalliesOnNEB is your hashtag on Flickr to appear on a special Photos tab!

(04 May 2014, 7:11 pm)aureolin wrote A really enjoyable day. Probably one of the best bus related days out I've had in a long time.

I was a bit keen this morning, and it started early, getting up at 6am. I was out the house and on Go North East's 0655 service 4 to Heworth, which was quite packed being a Sunday morning. Ended up getting to Heworth, and jumping on the 0722 Metro across to Gateshead, where I managed to just catch the 0740 49 to the Metrocentre, arriving about 10 to 8. Had a quick glance over the coach park from the bridge, and nothing much was happening. Just the stall with a blue roof being set up, and a few stewards hanging about. So I decided to chill out for a short while, grabbing a bite to eat from Subway, washed down with two Black coffees. That gave me a bit of a kick!

It got to about 0825 and I decided to head over to the coach park roundabout. Decided that if I stood on the Handy Drive side, I could see what's coming both ways, with the aim of catching some of the buses that tend to just sit and not move all day. This proved to be worth the 6am start.

Ended up being outside the coach park until about 1030, at which time I'd decided most of what's going to turn up, has turned up. Had a wander up and down getting a few more shots, and then decided to go and get some lunch.

After lunch, I had a ride out on 1723 on service 3, all the way to Tanfield Railway and back. It was a really enjoyable run out, and it felt good to have a proper run on a Busways bus again. Once I got back, I had another wander round the coach park, got a few more shots, and then cleared off about 1420.

I met Adam Malarkey, who ended up standing at the roundabout with me for a bit. Also had a bit chat with Bazza, who looked to be enjoying himself as a rally steward for the day. Think I seen a few others from here, but wasn't 100% sure, so didn't say anything namely Gary Mitchelhill, Kuyoyo, and tyresmoke? Didn't see many others, but I take it a few people seen me if they drove in!

P.s. photos from the day here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/aureolindn/sets/72157644098734570/

(04 May 2014, 7:11 pm)aureolin wrote A really enjoyable day. Probably one of the best bus related days out I've had in a long time.

I was a bit keen this morning, and it started early, getting up at 6am. I was out the house and on Go North East's 0655 service 4 to Heworth, which was quite packed being a Sunday morning. Ended up getting to Heworth, and jumping on the 0722 Metro across to Gateshead, where I managed to just catch the 0740 49 to the Metrocentre, arriving about 10 to 8. Had a quick glance over the coach park from the bridge, and nothing much was happening. Just the stall with a blue roof being set up, and a few stewards hanging about. So I decided to chill out for a short while, grabbing a bite to eat from Subway, washed down with two Black coffees. That gave me a bit of a kick!

It got to about 0825 and I decided to head over to the coach park roundabout. Decided that if I stood on the Handy Drive side, I could see what's coming both ways, with the aim of catching some of the buses that tend to just sit and not move all day. This proved to be worth the 6am start.

Ended up being outside the coach park until about 1030, at which time I'd decided most of what's going to turn up, has turned up. Had a wander up and down getting a few more shots, and then decided to go and get some lunch.

After lunch, I had a ride out on 1723 on service 3, all the way to Tanfield Railway and back. It was a really enjoyable run out, and it felt good to have a proper run on a Busways bus again. Once I got back, I had another wander round the coach park, got a few more shots, and then cleared off about 1420.

I met Adam Malarkey, who ended up standing at the roundabout with me for a bit. Also had a bit chat with Bazza, who looked to be enjoying himself as a rally steward for the day. Think I seen a few others from here, but wasn't 100% sure, so didn't say anything namely Gary Mitchelhill, Kuyoyo, and tyresmoke? Didn't see many others, but I take it a few people seen me if they drove in!

P.s. photos from the day here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/aureolindn/sets/72157644098734570/

(04 May 2014, 10:01 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote There are some good shots there - including the one that I have ruined :p

(04 May 2014, 10:20 pm)Dan wrote At this point, everyone rummages through the photos to find out who NEB famous Andreos is!

(04 May 2014, 6:52 pm)northern156 wrote I was amongst the four enthusiasts right at the front of the top deck...

735 photos, here we come! I can tell what my day tomorrow will consist of...

(04 May 2014, 10:40 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Haven't checked Malarkey's photos yet - may be in his too!
The shot aureolin has me in, is the shot I thought I would be in.

(05 May 2014, 12:28 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Just uploaded the Batch of 70 Photos from Yesterday, then i'll caption the other 50+ Photos and upload them later on

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/sets/72157644514152262/

(05 May 2014, 6:26 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Further to the earlier Batch of photos I uploaded, I have uploaded the Rest of the Photos from Yesterday which concludes my Photos from the Rally, This will also be the last batch of photos to be Uploaded for a while as i'm having Eye Surgery Tomorrow.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/sets/72157644514152262/

(05 May 2014, 6:28 pm)Dan wrote Snap.
Might get the chance to upload a batch or two in the upcoming school holidays, but other than that, solid revision and exam prep until June 17th for me!

(05 May 2014, 6:30 pm)tyresmoke wrote Count down the days

(05 May 2014, 6:26 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Further to the earlier Batch of photos I uploaded, I have uploaded the Rest of the Photos from Yesterday which concludes my Photos from the Rally, This will also be the last batch of photos to be Uploaded for a while as i'm having Eye Surgery Tomorrow.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/sets/72157644514152262/