Durham Vintage Bus Gathering 2016



Date: Sunday 19th June 2016
Time: TBC
Venue: Howlands Park & Ride site, Durham

NEBPT Event information can be found here

The event features a selection of static exhibits, trade stands and a free bus service between Howlands Park and Ride site and Durham City Centre.

Hello.

This event was marred last year by poor organization. This year I have been assured that a team will be on hand to supervise the bus service and parking.

With this in mind I will again put FTN 710W forward to do 2 runs on the service.

Craig.

(20 Mar 2016, 3:05 pm)Craig Smith wrote Hello.

This event was marred last year by poor organization. This year I have been assured that a team will be on hand to supervise the bus service and parking.

With this in mind I will again put FTN 710W forward to do 2 runs on the service.

Craig.

I was in a rush last Sunday at the Metrocentre so will 4855 be attending again?

Just it looked like the best preserved bus I have EVER seen but I couldn't get a proper look

(07 May 2016, 8:43 am)NK53 TKT wrote I was in a rush last Sunday at the Metrocentre so will 4855 be attending again?

Just it looked like the best preserved bus I have EVER seen but I couldn't get a proper look

At the Metrocentre there was several (ok lots of them) well presented preserved vehicles and to be honest I couldn't single any one of them out. The only way round it is like this....

Best bus with registration A123BCD is bus with registration A123BCD.

I know it's probably what you don't want to hear but Arriva will be attending this one too!

(07 May 2016, 8:03 pm)Multi21 wrote I know it's probably what you don't want to hear but Arriva will be attending this one too!

Who doesn't want to hear that? Good show I say... the buses brought to the Metrocentre were very well presented.

(07 May 2016, 8:15 pm)Adrian wrote Who doesn't want to hear that? Good show I say... the buses brought to the Metrocentre were very well presented.

With it being a vintage rally, Modern things are normally frowned upon

(07 May 2016, 8:15 pm)Adrian wrote Who doesn't want to hear that? Good show I say... the buses brought to the Metrocentre were very well presented.

I agree

(08 May 2016, 12:31 am)Multi21 wrote With it being a vintage rally, Modern things are normally frowned upon

If there was only preserved buses I wouldn't attend, Arriva's presence along with GNE makes me want to come

(08 May 2016, 8:47 am)NK53 TKT wrote If there was only preserved buses I wouldn't attend, Arriva's presence along with GNE makes me want to come

It's nice to see there's a lot of respect for those that spend thousands restoring these vehicles to their former glory....

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(08 May 2016, 12:31 am)Multi21 wrote With it being a vintage rally, Modern things are normally frowned upon

People twist for the sake of twisting. There's a lot of younger enthusiasts out there, that would love to have a good look at and around service vehicles, whilst they're not in service. Just look at the amount of people last weekend, having a good look around what Arriva and Go North East brought.

I hope it continues, as it goes some way to ensuring the events cater for everyone.

(08 May 2016, 12:27 pm)LeeCalder wrote It's nice to see there's a lot of respect for those that spend thousands restoring these vehicles to their former glory....

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That's not what the comment is about. NK53 TKT is one of the younger members of the site, and as such, probably doesn't have any connection with the preserved vehicles we have. It's not a case of being disrespectful, but more so down to appeal. Each to their own, isn't it?

(08 May 2016, 12:45 pm)Adrian wrote That's not what the comment is about. NK53 TKT is one of the younger members of the site, and as such, probably doesn't have any connection with the preserved vehicles we have. It's not a case of being disrespectful, but more so down to appeal. Each to their own, isn't it?

My apologies - I didn't take into account the age of NK53 TKT.

Sadly won't be able to make this. Forgot I was already fully booked to be travelling around Spain. Was looking forward to attending this one actually.

(08 May 2016, 2:19 pm)LeeCalder wrote My apologies - I didn't take into account the age of NK53 TKT.

Doesn't matter, I am just not interested in this kind of thing since I never used the buses in services, however 4855, K723 PNL etc I have been on in service

Hello.

This event had lots of trouble last year due to no communication between the parking marshals and the bus owners who were doing the shuttle runs.

This year I have been assured that this problem has been sorted out. So The Northern National Restoration Group will not only be bringing FTN 708W, FTN 710W and R855 PRG but both FTN 710W and R855 PRG will be doing the shuttle runs.

We will be doing 2 each with each bus. 4710 4855 4710 4855. Drivers for the day are Ian and myself.

(07 Jun 2016, 8:11 pm)Craig Smith wrote Hello.

This event had lots of trouble last year due to no communication between the parking marshals and the bus owners who were doing the shuttle runs.

This year I have been assured that this problem has been sorted out. So The Northern National Restoration Group will not only be bringing FTN 708W, FTN 710W and R855 PRG but both FTN 710W and R855 PRG will be doing the shuttle runs.

We will be doing 2 each with each bus. 4710 4855 4710 4855. Drivers for the day are Ian and myself.

The boys were bemused by the bus shuffling, last year.

We'll look forward to seeing all he vehicles there, but, can I ask, how do 2 drivers get 3 buses to the event?

I hope that the parking is sorted this year... Last year it was shambolic! Also do we think the leaze bowl roadworks will cause any problems?

(12 Jun 2016, 5:13 pm)Multi21 wrote I hope that the parking is sorted this year...  Last year it was shambolic! Also do we think the leaze bowl roadworks will cause any problems?

More than usual, but I don't think it'll be significant. Sunday through Durham is still rather quiet.

(12 Jun 2016, 5:15 pm)Adrian wrote More than usual, but I don't think it'll be significant. Sunday through Durham is still rather quiet.

Haven't done a Sunday X12 since they started so I wasn't sure.

(12 Jun 2016, 5:13 pm)Multi21 wrote I hope that the parking is sorted this year...  Last year it was shambolic! Also do we think the leaze bowl roadworks will cause any problems?

Only if the weather's good. The centre of Durham is dead on a Sunday, if it's not. Even when it is busy, the delays are nothing like as bad as weekdays.

A further change to our running on the day. After A very busy weekend last week I have decide that 4710 wont be doing any runs on the shuttle.

Also due to parking arraignments after 2 runs on the shuttle 4855 will join the National's in the static lines.

Fuel is A expensive necessity.

(15 Jun 2016, 9:20 pm)Craig Smith wrote A further change to our running on the day. After A very busy weekend last week I have decide that 4710 wont be doing any runs on the shuttle.

Also due to parking arraignments after 2 runs on the shuttle 4855 will join the National's in the static lines.

Fuel is A expensive necessity.

That's a shame.

We'll probably get there about 1pm, this time (visited twice, last year, as we went to the botanic gardens after lunch, last time)

But this year, we're off to the farmer's arket at Wynyard hall before lunch, will eat some of our spoils, then head out for a leisurely wander, maybe a ride and maybe we'll actually talk to someone for a change. I did sort of introduce a couple of us to a few people at the metrocentre rally, but was greeted with tumbleweed.

What time does it start?

(17 Jun 2016, 4:31 pm)Josh wrote What time does it start?

10

(17 Jun 2016, 5:23 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 10

Thanks

(17 Jun 2016, 5:26 pm)Josh wrote Thanks

The first shuttle leaves north road at 10 also

What day is this rally? Couldn't find any info anywhere.

This Sunday (19th June):
http://www.nebpt.co.uk/about_us/pg3ev578.html

(17 Jun 2016, 7:51 pm)S813 FVK wrote This Sunday (19th June):
http://www.nebpt.co.uk/about_us/pg3ev578.html

Cheers

I shall not be attending this one. I try and avoid doing too many rallies in the North East. Usually sticking to the main 3 which is Teesside Running Day, Metrocentre and Seaburn. I'm off to the Peak Park Rally in the Peak District.