(19 Mar 2016, 7:43 pm)DanPicken wrote Thought I'd make a thread for this as it's 6 weeks tomorrow.

(17 Apr 2016, 2:20 pm)Multi21 wrote Arriva will be attending this year again. Three different depots are bringing vehicles. Let the speculation begin!

(17 Apr 2016, 2:35 pm)Tom wrote Anyone else think it's just the same old every year. Not too bothered about attending this year I've got to be honest but if I'm not doing anything may go for a hour or two.

(17 Apr 2016, 2:38 pm)Jimmi wrote Kind of, but I think it's still worth going to just for the day out more than anything, if I don't go I'd just be sat in the house bored.

(17 Apr 2016, 2:41 pm)Tom wrote Yeah I can't stand staying in the house all day so if I'm not doing anything else will probs go for a bit.

(17 Apr 2016, 2:35 pm)Tom wrote Anyone else think it's just the same old every year. Not too bothered about attending this year I've got to be honest but if I'm not doing anything may go for a hour or two.

(17 Apr 2016, 2:49 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Only getting photos of the big 3's buses as have most of the preserved buses that normally come and it's not far from where I live


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(17 Apr 2016, 2:52 pm)Adrian wrote You've no idea what preserved buses will be attending yet though? Clearly some of the regulars will be there, but we shouldn't forget all the hard work that has been put in throughout the winter, to get other buses ready for the rally season. Some of which we won't have seen under preservation before, and others that have gone through some significant change.

(17 Apr 2016, 2:49 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Only getting photos of the big 3's buses as have most of the preserved buses that normally come and it's not far from where I live


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(17 Apr 2016, 2:35 pm)Tom wrote Anyone else think it's just the same old every year. Not too bothered about attending this year I've got to be honest but if I'm not doing anything may go for a hour or two.

(17 Apr 2016, 2:47 pm)Jimmi wrote How long I'm there will depend on a number of things, main one being what turns up and then maybe who's about to talk to.

My plan is likely to be the same as last year:
0847 7 Aycliffe - Durham
0944 X22 Durham - MetroCentre
1635 X22 MetroCentre - Durham
1731 7 Durham - Aycliffe

Hopefully I don't have a close shave with connecting between the X22 and Durham in the evening like last year!

(17 Apr 2016, 10:04 pm)GMitchelhill wrote There's a Volvo Ailsa coming down from Scotland for the rally.

(17 Apr 2016, 3:22 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Hopefully there'll be some decent excursions to and from the show as well, wouldn't mind a trip on a Leyland National if they use one for excursions as these are my favourites of the classic buses


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(18 Apr 2016, 5:56 pm)Craig Smith wrote FTN 708W and FTN 710W will be attending.

I was also told that there might be A few preserved buses braking cover at the Metrocenter.

No before anyone askes R855 PRG is tested now but wont be out until Bishop Auckland Station event in June (11th).

(25 Apr 2016, 8:22 pm)Tom wrote Decided I am going to go but only for a hour or so as I have nothing else to do on Sunday. May not bother taking my camera though will have to see as the last couple of years my photos have turned out awful so what's the point. Some canny stuff they sell at the stalls though, never bought much from them but always looks good. I know there is someone who does a fantastic job of painting the models into different liveries but can't remember who (I'm sure someone will).