Tomorrow (Saturday April 21st 2018) you can have some rides around the Bishop Auckland area on preserved OK Motor Services Leyland Tiger LFT 5X: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/lo...ke_return/

Journeys will depart from the Halfords stop on Bob Hardisty Drive, adjacent to the railway station, at 10.15am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3.30pm and 4.15pm. Travel will be subject to capacity and free, but donations towards the vehicle's upkeep are welcome.

Spotted these in a leaflet I picked up recently.

(28 Aug 2019, 4:19 pm)Andreos1 wrote

Spotted these in a leaflet I picked up recently.

The Newcastle one is excellent - I did it last year.  It uses the Aycliffe red Bristol L and had live narration with someone from Newcastle Council who clearly knew their stuff.  The Sunderland one uses one of the NEBPT vehicles but is a full day and I've never sampled that one.

NNRG are planning a road run from Chester LE Street to Bishop Auckland to commemorate the closing of the Crook outstation. This will leave Chester LE Street front street at 2.00 on the 22nd of September. As will every run no unaccompanied under 16's please.

This will be a simple out and back trip using one of the NNRG's Volvo B10BLE's. Photo stops at Spennymoor on the way out and Chester LE Street Burns on return.

We will leave at 2.00 prompt and to be back around 4.30-5.00.

Anyone who is wanting to come along with us please email me at nnrg@btinternet.com

Thanks.

Who is going to be attending the Scania L94 farewell event at Saltmeadows Road this coming Sunday?

The NNRG will not be bringing 5217 or any other bus. We might be turning up for a run out tho.

(08 Dec 2019, 2:45 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Who is going to be attending the Scania L94 farewell event at Saltmeadows Road this coming Sunday?

I'm not I'm gonna get a nova 1 on TPE's first day serving Morpeth.

(10 Dec 2019, 7:29 pm)GNE6312 wrote I'm not I'm gonna get a nova 1 on TPE's first day serving Morpeth.

https://tpexpress.co.uk/travel-updates/d...le-changes

Have you seen this? You may not be getting that TPX after all!

(10 Dec 2019, 10:12 pm)Andreos1 wrote https://tpexpress.co.uk/travel-updates/d...le-changes

Have you seen this? You may not be getting that TPX after all!

If I had a pound for every time I've heard a TransPennine service has been cancelled in the last month or so, I would have enough to go away somewhere for the night, maybe two at a push. Being kept awake at night wondering when I will receive my Delay Repay claims.

Details of this year's rallies have gone up on the NEBPT website.  Looks like the NE Festival of Transport at Seaburn is defunct, though the Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society and NNRG are running a similarly named event in Durham County Hall car park.

What does SDO stand for please. I for one will attend this new event.

Charles

(07 Feb 2020, 7:27 pm)Charles41 wrote What does SDO stand for please. I for one will attend this new event.

Charles

Sorry meant Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society - have edited original post now

(07 Feb 2020, 4:37 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Details of this year's rallies have gone up on the NEBPT website.  Looks like the NE Festival of Transport at Seaburn is defunct, though the Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society and NNRG are running a similarly named event in Durham County Hall car park.

There's been an annual classic vehicle rally at County Hall for a while, so it will be interesting to see if they've expanded the scope (we live a 10 minute walk away)

I think it probably fair to say the chances of any events happening this year are now very slim. Think it will be next summer at the earliest now.

North East Bus Presvation Trust website news says Bus Rally date for this year will be decided once social distance and restrictions are lifted

The NNRG are due to have a depot open day at Philadelphia as soon as restrictions are lifted. Also we are hoping to have a event at our depot around the same time with other preserved buses attending. More info will be posed near the time.

(12 Apr 2021, 7:13 pm)Craig Smith wrote The NNRG are due to have a depot open day at Philadelphia as soon as restrictions are lifted. Also we are hoping to have a event at our depot around the same time with other preserved buses attending. More info will be posed near the time.

Sounds very nice. I'll happily attend that event

(12 Apr 2021, 11:05 pm)Micheal Aaron Parker wrote Sounds very nice. I'll happily attend that event

A date for your diary. June 19th will be the Northern National Restoration Group Philadelphia Depot open day. From 10.00 till 16.00. Strict Covid restrictions will be in place. Come along and see first hand what we do.

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(12 May 2021, 4:43 pm)Micheal Aaron wrote Have you got a link

NNRG posted it onto their Facebook group and their page if you’re on Facebook


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Seems like a stupid question. But what does strict covid restrictions mean

(12 May 2021, 7:22 pm)Micheal Aaron wrote Seems like a stupid question. But what does strict covid restrictions mean

Good question. I assume it just means it's Covid secure. Requires clarification though!

Wonder if it will be the 2 meter rule and face maskes or something like that. Or a certain amount of people are allowed

Another event ticked off that I had never been to previously or a part of UK I had been to previously either this past weekend was the Isle Of Wight for the Bus Museum's "Rydabus" Event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0333694037

Over the cause of Friday and Saturday I also ventured around The Needles, Yarmouth, Newport and Ryde catching up with the Southern Vectis Fleet including there new Wright Electroliners, whilst also taking an opportunity for a rides on the Wightlink Ferry from Lymington Pier to Yarmouth, SWR Island Line and Hovercraft from Ryde to Southsea. 

Should've probably had taken an extra days Annual Leave to allow more to time Rydabus' around the island to the likes of Shankland and Cowes which I did not get an opportunity to visit, there was also other events on this past weekend which included:

Festival of Transport & Cider & Sausages: The Isle of Wight Steam Railway hosted a weekend combining classic vehicles, trains, and a summer cider and sausage festival.

IW Takeover: A massive modified and performance car event based at the County Showground near Northwood. It featured a scenic Military Road drive-by and photoshoot at Whale Chine.

*Note to Adrian* - No ChatGBT was used when typing this post 

I popped across to Morecambe for the Ribble event - once again very well organised with buses leaving the Stadium every 10 mins or so going to Happy Mount, Heysham Village and Carnforth with a right mix of buses and they were well used with enthusiasts and families alike.

Programmes with timetables inside along with what buses would be operating each journey were available 2 weeks ago at Whitehaven - just goes to show how well prepared and plenty of effort goes into these events from Groups in the North West.

(19 May 2026, 6:11 am)citaro5284 wrote I popped across to Morecambe for the Ribble event - once again very well organised with buses leaving the Stadium every 10 mins or so going to Happy Mount, Heysham Village and Carnforth with a right mix of buses and they were well used with enthusiasts and families alike. 

Programmes with timetables inside along with what buses would be operating each journey were available 2 weeks ago at Whitehaven - just goes to show how well prepared and plenty of effort goes into these events from Groups in the North West.

I echo this, turned out to be a pretty good day - click on this photo to be taken to the album of my selection of photos from the day:  

Ive always attended North East events all my life. Only in 2022 did I start to branch out with the first two being Kirkby Stephen & Whitehaven. Made some big changes in 2024 with Lathalmond & Glasgow open weekend then 2025 i thought ill attended more. Did Morecambe & Great Harwood Weekend

Out of the North East events have became my favourite thing now. Way better turn out great selection of shuttle with lots of variations and different buses and a nice selection of models & books on sale plus way bigger events. Even Fife Bus Bundle was amazing this year.

North east events have gone way down for me. 2022 was the peak of rallys one of the best years of the season id agree since covid. Remember Metrocentre being held on the 15th May that year and it was a great turnout

Metrocentre, Durham, Beamish, Whitley Bay, Bishops Auckland, Shildon Rally, Seaburn, Tyne Tees Run 2022

South Shields Running Day. Two Aycliffe Open days & Seaburn & Shildon Rally for father's day (not held by the Aycliffe) 2026

Take me back to 2022

I see the Weardale event that was due to take place this weekend has been postponed too, just in case anyone was planning to make the trip.