After two successful depot visits, its time for something different.

In 1985-6 Grenda and Invicta were two of the operators to acquire ex Tsukaba Expo Volvo/ Fuji artics.

By 2000 these were wearing out and new Scania L94UA/ Volgren artics replaced them mainly between 2000 and 2003. Now these too have had their day and are currently being replaced by current model Scanias.

On this “riding” tour we plan to use two of the original ex Grenda / ex Invicta (now Ventura) Scania low floor artics that are soon to be retired, both a Dandenong and Lilydale Scania L94UA. During the day, we will swap one for a brand new Scania K360UA.

We thank Andrew Cornwall at Ventura for providing the vehicles, and members Andrew Fairhall, Craig Halsall and Nathan Lawlor for the organisation.

Itinerary:
Pick-up Ringwood Station – 963/969 Night Bus stop on Maroondah Hwy – 10:00 (1 bus)
Pick-up Dandenong Station – V/Line bay – 10:30 (2 buses)
Lunch at Dandenong Plaza 13:30 – 14:30 at you own expense
Drop-off Dandenong Station 16:30 (1 Bus)
Drop-off Ringwood Station 16:45 (1 bus)

Advance notices suggest buses will be replacing trains Camberwell to Belgrave and Lilydale on that weekend, so Dandenong is strongly recommended for those coming from the City. 

Tour cost:
Free for members, non-members $10 or free if they join for 2021-22 on the day.

COVID-SAFE requirements
The Covid requirements for the tour will involve mask wearing whilst on vehicles along with the use of hand sanitiser.