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SUMMARY:Ventura Artic Riding Day - old & new
DESCRIPTION:After two successful depot visits\, its time for something different. \nIn 1985-6 Grenda and Invicta were two of the operators to acquire ex Tsukaba Expo Volvo/ Fuji artics. \nBy 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. \nOn 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. \nWe thank Andrew Cornwall at Ventura for providing the vehicles\, and members Andrew Fairhall\, Craig Halsall and Nathan Lawlor for the organisation. \nItinerary:\nPick-up Ringwood Station – 963/969 Night Bus stop on Maroondah Hwy – 10:00 (1 bus)\nPick-up Dandenong Station – V/Line bay – 10:30 (2 buses)\nLunch at Dandenong Plaza 13:30 – 14:30 at you own expense\nDrop-off Dandenong Station 16:30 (1 Bus)\nDrop-off Ringwood Station 16:45 (1 bus) \nAdvance 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.  \nTour cost:\nFree for members\, non-members $10 or free if they join for 2021-22 on the day. \nCOVID-SAFE requirements\nThe Covid requirements for the tour will involve mask wearing whilst on vehicles along with the use of hand sanitiser.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/ventura-artic-riding-day/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Vehicle Convoy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210410T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
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SUMMARY:Driver Coaches 90th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCSV as we celebrate 90 years of operation for Driver Bus Lines in Melbourne’s eastern & south-eastern suburbs. The tour weekend over two days will include visits to the depots in both Mt Waverley and Hastings and opportunities to photograph and ride the extensive Driver Classics heritage fleet\, especially on Saturday afternoon. \nSaturday 10th April\nMT WAVERLEY DEPOT including DRIVER CLASSICS FLEET SHOWCASE\n* Suburban pick up at Oakleigh Station (south side Route 733 stop) 12.30pm.\n* Commence at 45-53 Ricketts Road by 1.00pm (street parking is available for those travelling by car). \nOpening ceremony\, inspection of depot area and small group photography of a variety of pre posed buses around the depot.\nDuring the afternoon there will be further posing buses for photos and bus rides in both heritage and modern vehicles. \nEvent will conclude around 5.00pm with a transfer available back to Oakleigh Station. \nPlease note there will be no catering for this afternoon other than the availability of soft drinks so please ensure you have lunched beforehand. No food is to be consumed on site. \nSunday 11th April.\nHASTINGS DEPOT\n* CBD (Flinders Street near Elizabeth Street westbound V/Line bus stop) pick up 8.30am – UPDATED due to tram works \n* Caulfield Station (north side route 900 bus stop) pick up 8.55 am.\n* Glen Waverley Bus Interchange (623 bay) pick  up 9.00am (Bus 2) – ADDITIONAL STOP ADDED\n* Depart Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley (street pick up\, no entry to depot this morning) by 9.20am.\n* Travel to Hastings depot 6B Bray Street\, arriving approx. 10.30am. Street parking in Bray Street is available for those travelling direct to Hastings by car. \n10.30am-12 noon depot inspection\, posing of buses for photos\, bus rides\n12 noon – 1.30pm Travel to Hastings foreshore for BBQ lunch.\n1.30pm-4.00pm further bus rides and posing of buses for photos. \n4.00pm depart Hastings for return to Caulfield\, City (approx. 5.30pm) and Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley. \nCosts:\nSaturday: Members $5\, Non-Members $10. U/18s half price.\nSunday: Members $10\, Non-members $20\, including BBQ lunch. U/18s half price. \nSafety and Covid Requirements (Please read carefully) \nPlease note that as Driver Coaches are required to have a comprehensive Covid Safe Plan in place for their business\, the BCSV event covid plan is required to be consistent with that as far as is possible. A copy of the plan is available for download. \nOur sincere thanks to Mark Driver for his guidance and co-operation and to Gary Driver\, Ben Knight and Jason Lipszyc for much of the organisation. \nHi Viz vests will be required to be worn inside depot premises and additional Covid safe rules will apply. Be aware that these may be subject to change if there are any changes to Government Health directions. \nIn addition to recording names in the attendance book\, your email address or phone number will also need to be recorded. This applies to both members and non-members. \nMasks are to be worn on board the transfer coach\, on board any Driver buses taken out for a run but are now not required in buildings. The only exceptions will be those who have demonstrated a medical exemption from mask wearing. Masks will not be required whilst out in the depot yards. \nSupplies of hand sanitiser will be available at the depots and on board transfer buses. Please use it regularly during the day and especially before eating lunch. Coughing etiquette (into your elbow) should also be observed. \nPlease observe social distancing requirements as far as is possible. Please distribute yourselves more or less equally between transfer buses and those used for rides. Opportunities to change bus will be provided. \nRSVP\nPlease advise your attendance on the Facebook event page (BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria) or email the Secretary at secretary@bcsv.org.au \nFare payment (cash) on the day.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/driver-90th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Transport Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210131T080000
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SUMMARY:BCSV Tour and Depot Visit to McHarrys\, Geelong
DESCRIPTION:The Bus and Coach Society is pleased to announce that its first post-covid lockdown tour to McHarry’s\, Geelong will take place on Sunday 31 January 2021\, visiting both the main depot and a satellite depot with a BBQ lunch included. This event was to have run in March 2020 but had to be deferred. \nCOST\nTour cost will be $10 for members\, and $20 for non members with a 50% discount for persons under 18.\n \nMEMBERSHIP RENEWALS\nFor those yet to renew their membership for 2020-2021\, see https://bcsv.org.au/membership/ \nCash payments will be accepted on the day. \nTRANSFER COACH / PICK-UPs\nThe transfer coach for the day has kindly been provided by Bayside/ Nuline with volunteer driver and BCSV member Jason Lipszyc at the wheel. We thank both the company and Jason for their involvement. People may be aware that the company has provided a lot of support for the Fight MND charity\, including having a coach in wrap livery. As a mark of our respect for Bayside/ Nuline\, the BCSV Committee has agreed that all revenue from the tour\, less expenses\, will be donated to Fight MND. We also thank McHarry’s for their willingness to host our visit. \n\n\n**UPDATE** We are pleased to announce that a second tour coach has been generously provided by Gary Driver & Driver Bus Lines. This will ensure enough seats for everyone and allow greater social distancing. \n\n\nMembers can choose to travel on either coach. \n\nCOACH 1 – BAYSIDE\n* Bayside Depot at 36 Whiteside Road\, Clayton at 8am (please park in the drivers’ car park NOT the main bus yard. This is NOT a depot visit on this occasion and attendees should move straight from car to the transfer coach.).\n* Caulfield Station\, north side\, 8.25am\n* Malvern Station\, south side\, outside Tyreplus\, 8.30am\nThe coach will then run express to Geelong. \nDrop offs on the way home will be at around 5.25pm at Malvern and 5.30pm at Caulfield with arrival at the Bayside depot at about 6pm. \n\nCOACH 2 – DRIVER\n* Driver Depot at 45-53 Ricketts Road\, Mt Waverley at 8.25am (please be at the depot by 8.20am).\n* Southern Cross outside Coles near the intersection with Lonsdale Street at 9am\nThe coach will then run express to Geelong.\nDrop off at SC on the way home will be at around 5pm for those with connections. Arrival at Mt Waverley should be around 5.30pm. \nGEELONG LOCALS\nA pick-up at Marshall Station at 10:15am will still be available for those who have requested it. For anyone wishing to drive directly to McHarrys\, parking is available in Reeves Court\, Breakwater. \n\nFor anyone wishing to drive directly to McHarrys\, parking is available in Reeves Court\, Breakwater. \nThe depot visit will last from approx. 10.30am to approx. 3.30pm. \n2020 BCSV AGM\nThe 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Bus and Coach Society of Victoria will be held on Sunday 31st January 2021 at the McHarry’s Buslines depot\, 6 Reeves Court\, Breakwater at 1pm\, prior to lunch.  \n\nThe AGM is now being held at Geelong in order to allow tour attendees joining at Geelong to participate. \nElections for the Committee will be conducted at the AGM along with the presentation of the annual and financial reports. \nFurther details including committee nomination forms & proxy forms can be found at https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-agm-2020/ \n\nCOVID-SAFE RULES\n\nHi Viz vests will be required to be worn inside the McHarry depot premises and a few additional covid safe rules will apply. \nBe aware that these may be subject to change if there are any changes to Government Health directions. \n\nIn addition to recording names in the attendance book\, your phone number will also need to be recorded. This applies to both members and non-members. \nMasks are to be worn on board the transfer coach\, on board any McHarry buses taken out for a run and inside the McHarry office/ workshop buildings. Masks will probably not be required whilst out in the depot yards. \nSupplies of hand sanitiser will be available. Please use it regularly during the day and especially before eating lunch. \nPlease observe social distancing requirements as far as is possible. \nThe procedure for photo lines for posed vehicles may be adjusted to have 6-8 people at a time taking pics instead of everyone crowding together. Participants will need to abide by instructions from the tour organisers to make this go smoothly. \nRSVP\nPlease advise of your attendance to the Facebook event page. Alternatively\, contact BCSV Secretary Paul Kennelly – Phone: (03) 9509 1593 or Email: secretary@bcsv.org.au
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/mcharrys-tour-2021/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191019T180000
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SUMMARY:Spring Heritage Hurrah to Seymour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bus & Coach Society of Victoria for a heritage bus and coach running day on Saturday 19th October\, featuring various heritage buses and coaches from both Moonee Valley Bus Lines & Driver Bus Lines. \nOur ultimate destination for the day will be Seymour\, including a visit to the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC)\, who will be hosting a public open day. \n\nPICKUPs\n\n\nWe can confirm the following pick-up info. Oakleigh and Caulfield are both out due to station works and the Caulfield Cup respectively. There will be parking available around Malvern station for those who wish to join there.\n\n\n \n\n\nBus 1 – Vehicle(s) from Driver Classics fleet (TBC)\n\n\n* Huntingdale Station (601 stop in bus interchange): 8:45am\n\n\n* Malvern Station (City-bound rail replacement stop on Dandenong Rd\, outside Contour Panel Works): 9:05am \n\n\n* Southern Cross Station (216/219 stop on Spencer St at Lonsdale St\, outside Coles): 9:30am\n\n\n \n\n\nBus 2 – 1989 ‘Eagle Model 20’ from Driver Classics fleet\n\n\n* Mt Waverley Shops (733 ‘Box Hill’ stop on Stephensons Rd): 8:30am \n\n\n* Box Hill Station (612 stop in bus interchange): 8:45am\n\n\n* Essendon Station (903 ‘Mordialloc’ stop on Mt Alexander Rd) – 9:35am (on request to tours@bcsv.org.au) \n\n\n \n\n\nAnyone planning to meet us at Moonee Valley Coaches should arrive by 9:50am for a 10am start. \n\n\n \n\n\nDROP-OFFs\n\n\nThe same vehicles will return participants home\, as follows (all times approximate):\n\n\n \n\n\nBus 1\n\n\n* Southern Cross Station: 4:45pm\n\n\n* Malvern Station: 5:10pm\n\n\n* Huntingdale Station: 5:30pm\n\n\n \n\n\nBus 2\n\n\n* Essendon Station: 4:30pm (on request)\n\n\n* Box Hill Station: 5:20pm \n\n\n* Mt Waverley Shops: 5:40pm\n\n\n \n\n\nMORNING TEA & LUNCH\n\n\nAfter our heritage rides at Moonee Valley Coaches we will enjoy a late morning tea before departing for Seymour. \n\n\n \n\n\nSeymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC) has advised that the local SES will be hosting a community BBQ on site as part of their open day. Accordingly\, we have agreed to forgo our private BBQ\, and instead participants can either support the SES and purchase a snag from them or alternatively\, may wish to BYO sandwiches (etc) from home.\n\n\n \n\n\nFARES\n\n\nThe members’ fare remains at $5\, which includes morning tea. SES BBQ lunch at your expense. \n\n\n \n\n\nNon-members fare has been dropped to $15 with the SES BBQ lunch at your expense. \n\n\n \n\n\nUnder 18s half price ($2.50 members & $7.50 non-members). \n\n\n \n\n\nVESTs & TOUR ETIQUETTE\n\n\nHi-vis vests will be required at Moonee Valley Coaches. Limited spares available. \n\n\n \n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to refresh themselves with our tour etiquette guidelines – https://bcsv.org.au/events-overview/tour-etiquette\n\n\n \n\n\nRSVPs\n\n\nAnyone who has booked a one-way trip home on either the R707 or DERMPAV heritage train services departing Seymour early afternoon MUST email tours@bcsv.org.au to ensure that we aren’t looking for you when we leave Seymour. \n\n\n \n\n\nLikewise\, those wishing to board Bus 2 in Essendon must request this pick-up.\n\n\n \n\n\nFor everyone else\, we’d greatly appreciate if you could select “Going” on the Facebook event page to indicate your planned attendance. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nLink – https://www.facebook.com/events/369115680706899/ \n \nOPTIONAL TRAIN RIDES HOME! \nWe have ensured our programme for the day will allow participants the chance to partake in an OPTIONAL alternative way home. \nBoth 707 Operations Inc and Dermpav Victoria will be operating heritage train services to Seymour on the same day as part of Tastes of the Goulburn 2019 and are offering one-way fares. \nOur programme will include a 90 min morning visit to Moonee Valley Coaches including rides on restored vehicles before we depart for Seymour. We expect to arrive Seymour around 1pm. \nOur lunch stop & second highlight will be Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC) who are hosting a public open day. \nOur coach convoy is expected to depart Seymour between 2:30pm & 3pm. \nParticipants who wish to travel back by heritage train have two exciting options:\n* R707 steam train\, departing Seymour at 2:05pm\, arriving Southern Cross at 3:50pm ($45 one-way)\n* DERM railmotor 58\, departing Seymour at 3:12pm\, arriving Southern Cross at 4:54pm ($30 one-way) \nParticipants can also consider an early afternoon shuttle ride on the DERM in the Seymour area ($15) but will need to make their own way back to Melbourne via either the DERM option or the regular V/Line services ($12.46 Zones 1+6 full fare). \nDetails regarding bookings & intermediate stops enroute can be found online at:\nR707 – http://www.707operations.com.au/\nDERMPAV – https://www.dermpav.net.au/ \nThose wishing to travel back to Melbourne by train MUST book their seats themselves via the respective heritage group websites in advance and additionally advise us via email at tours@bcsv.org.au to assist with our headcounts departing Seymour. \nBOOKINGS ON THE TRAINS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED. \nAll enquires regarding the train options should be made directly to the respective heritage train group. \nThe BCSV takes no liability for any missed train connections due to unforeseen delays or issues with the return train services. \n 
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/spring-heritage-hurrah-to-seymour/
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy
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SUMMARY:Ethanol Scania Farewell
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a final sugar-hit to send off Ventura’s Ethanol-powered Scania L94UBs on Sunday 13 October. \nAfter nearly 19 successful years of service\, these trial vehicles are soon to be withdrawn ahead of the arrival of another 15 Scania K310UB low floors in the final months of 2019\, thus bringing the experiment to an end. \nThese are believed to be the only three 100% Ethanol powered buses in Australia\, each powered by sugar cane waste by-product. \nCommon in Sweden and Brazil\, the cost of ethanol fuel in Australia has been a large barrier\, prohibitive for a widespread roll-out. A similar trial of Canola bio-diesel by Invicta in 2001/2002 also came to a halt due to cost and the availability of the fuel. \nWe will use two of the three Ethanol buses for our farewell tour on Sunday 13 October. The date has been chosen to avoid a clash with the two-day Adelaide tour in late October. \nOur tour will commence at Huntingdale Station bus interchange at 11am (awaiting the 10:55am train arrival from Melbourne) and travel along sections of Oakleigh Depot routes the trio were commonly used on. \nWe expect to return to Huntingdale around 4pm. \nThose seeking a shorter day are welcome to depart the tour at Box Hill around 2:30pm. Attendees also have the option to board the latter part of the tour here and join us for the last hour & a half. \nA lunch stop will be provided at Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre (own expense). \nOwing to the short notice\, the BCSV committee has decided that the tour will be free to BCSV members\, including those who join or renew on the day. The non-members fare is $10\, with under 18s half price. \nMembership info – https://bcsv.org.au/membership/ \nWe thank Ventura management for their assistance in making the farewell possible.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/ethanol-scania-farewell/
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Vehicle Convoy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190623T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190623T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T094443Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV June Tour: Optares & Ventura Monbulk
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria will hold an afternoon tour on Sunday 23 June featuring a chance to sample the Optare Solo and Tempo buses along with a visit to Ventura’s Monbulk depot. \nThe tour will commence at Croydon Railway Station in outer eastern Melbourne at 1pm (awaiting the 1pm train arrival from Melbourne) and conclude around 4pm with a drop off at Croydon Station. \nFares are $5 for BCSV members and $10 for non-members. \nAttendees should have lunch beforehand (or at least bring a packed lunch)\, although cold drinks will be available on the day.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-june-tour-optares-ventura-monbulk/
LOCATION:Croydon Railway Station\, Wicklow Avenue\, Croydon\, VIC\, 3136\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190126
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CREATED:20181222T033112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T124638Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV Members' Tour: Volgren Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to confirm the date and time for our members-only tour for January 2019\, to be held on the afternoon on Friday 25 January 2019. \nSome significant late changes have been made. \nIn some good news\, we have been able to secure an additional 10 spaces for the visit to Volgren. All members on the wait list will now be able to attend. Thanks to those on the wait list for their patience. \nUnfortunately\, Kingstons Tours have cancelled the planned tour bonus. Management has advised us that\, due to work requirements and availability of staff\, they will not be able to host us at this time. We apologise for this\, but the decision was beyond our control. \nFor the Volgren tour\, those currently on the wait list will be emailed a copy of their ticket from TryBooking over the weekend. However\, given the modest numbers attending\, we will not require presentation of the tickets on the day. We have used this “no cost” tour to trial the online booking process and will modify it in the future based on our experience and feedback from members. \nDue to the overwhelming demand\, Volgren has now requested we stagger the arrival of the groups of attendees to best manage the day\, especially the brief induction period which can only be done in small groups. The cancellation of Kingstons has also allowed an earlier start (first group 2pm)\, also something that Volgren welcomed given the size of the group. \nTo ensure the staggering of groups of the Volgren visit\, we are going to request that attendees reserve a spot in one of four groups. These are split up into those who will be driving and those who are using the transfer options from Dandenong. \nThe visit for each group will remain approximately 2 hours in duration. Those who are driving will be able to leave at the end of their guided tour or otherwise hang around for the group shot at the end. \nTOUR GROUPS \nThe four groups are as follows: \nGROUP 1 – ARRIVE VOLGREN BY CAR for a 2pm start\, finish approx 4pm \nGROUP 2 – ARRIVE VOLGREN BY CAR for a 2:15pm start\, finish approx 4:15pm \nGROUP 3 – HERITAGE TRANSFER BUS departing Dandenong Station (V/Line Bus Bay) around 2:15pm\, return to Dandenong by 5:15pm \nGROUP 4 – MODERN TRANSFER BUS departing Dandenong Station (V/Line Bus Bay) around 2:30pm\, return to Dandenong by 5:15pm \nThose in Groups 3 & 4 will have the option to return back to Dandenong on the alternative vehicle. \nThose driving or carpooling should park in the staff carpark off Hammond Rd with overflow parking on the side street (Ruhr Street). Volgren advises some staff will still be in attendance in the factory on the day of the visit despite the RDO. \nRSVP\nWe suggest you make contact with friends you hope to share the afternoon with and then email tours@bcsv.org.au with your preferred option. Spots will be allocated on a “first-come\, first-served” basis. Should an option reach capacity\, will we place you on the list for the alternative choice\, mindful of friendship groups. \nMost attendees who failed to select an option were contacted on Wednesday with an allocation made by the tours team\, to ensure they are aware of the changes. \nPlease note that these bookings are restricted to those who had previously secured a spot via an online bookings or had placed their name on the waiting list before it closed. No late comers. \nEXTREME HEAT FORECAST – 44 degrees (REVISED AGAIN!) \nPlease be aware of the current forecast of 44 degrees on Friday ahead of an afternoon cool change. We can only hope the cool change arrives early at this stage\, as it will be a sleepless 29 degrees overnight too.\n\n\nThe option of postponing the tour would have been best made on Sunday when the committee met for their bi-monthly meeting\, but at that stage the official BoM forecast for Friday was just 35 degrees with a lunchtime cool change. (Meteorologist Jane Bunn on Channel 7 took it upon herself to issue a more realistic forecast of 40 degrees on Sunday night’s news\, while the committee meeting was already underway) \nAt this stage\, the tour will proceed as a number of members have chosen to take the day off work to attend\, and alternative dates in school term are difficult for a number of people who study or work as school charter drivers. \nOlder members may wish to give the visit a miss on health grounds. We’d appreciate those who are no longer coming to advise us via reply email so the attendance list can be updated.  \nFor those who decide to attend\, chilled water and soft drink will be offered at both the start of the day\, during the visit and with afternoon tea at the end. This will be at no cost to attendees. \nDRESS REQUIREMENTS – Pants & Hi-Vis Vests mandatory \nAs advised over the weekend\, Volgren has strict requirements for all visitors to wear full length pants in the production areas of the factory. As the factory will be partly operational on Friday\, this requirement has not changed despite the forecast of 43 degrees. \nThose who wear shorts (or indeed less) may find themselves forced to sit out for large sections of the tour. \nWe’d further suggest wearing a shirt/T-shirt with at least half-length sleeves\, rather than a singlet. \nMembers should also ensure they bring their hi-vis vest as required by Volgren inside the factory. A small number of vests will be available on the day. \nClosed shoes are also required. Ideally leather shoes would be worn\, however rubber/vinyl runners/sneakers will be accepted given some members may not own leather shoes. \nVolgren have asked us to stress that\, “If attendees are not wearing the correct attire they will not be allowed into the factory.” \n\nAs the tour will include the outside sections of the plant\, we’d encourage members to wear a hat to avoid getting sunburnt. The society will have a bottle of sunscreen available upon arrival.\n\n  \nVOLGREN CODE OF CONDUCT\nThe code of conduct for visitors at the Volgren factory covers other key rules including not being under the influence of drugs or alcohol\, no mobile phone usage inside the plant and photography restrictions.\n\nAgreeing to the code of conduct is part of the requirement of entering the factory. Failure to comply with the code will see ejection from the plant. \nThose with access to printers are encouraged to print their own copy out\, sign it and bring it on Friday\, however printed copies can be obtained upon arrival.\n \n \nE-TICKETS\nPlease note the presentation of E-Tickets from Trybooking are not required for this tour. The E-Tickets are issued automatically and were to confirm your spot when bookings opened. As we know everyone coming well\, we’ll simply cross your name off the attendance lists for each group.\n\nSave some paper and just print off the Code of Conduct attached!\n \nQUESTIONS\nAny last minute questions should be directed to tours@bcsv.org.au or call BCSV secretary Jason Blackman on 0406 407 004.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-members-tour-volgren-dandenong/
LOCATION:Volgren Dandenong\, 221-243 Hammond Road\, Dandenong\, VIC\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Vehicle Display
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180805T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20180327T044024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T152836Z
UID:2943-1533461400-1533486600@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV August Tour Day 2: CDC Wyndham Depot & 50 years re-enactment
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV are planning an action-packed tour weekend for August. \nOn Saturday 4 August we will visit Castlemaine Bus Lines\, acquired by the Whitmore Group in mid 2017. Moonee Valley Coaches will transport us to Castlemaine onboard their preserved Austral. (Details – https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-day-1-castlemaine-bus-lines/ ) \nThe BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria are excited to announce a visit to CDC Victoria’s new Wyndham Depot on Sunday 5 August 2018. This new state-of-the-art facility replaced the former Altona and Werribee depots at the start of the year. \nAfter enjoying lunch at Pacific Werribee (aka Werribee Plaza)\, we will return to the inner southern suburbs to re-enact the tour that was the genesis of the Society 50 years ago – held on Saturday 27th July 1968\, prior to the formation of the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria later that year. \nThis tour\, which followed local Nuline routes around the Brighton area\, was organised by Paul Nicholson\, John Masterton and Bruce Tilley. We are pleased to announce that Paul Nicholson will join us next Sunday as our guest for a re-enactment of that very first tour. At least three heritage buses will be involved in the event. \nCOST:\n$5 for members\n$15 for non members\nUnder 18s half price \nPICK-UPs:\nBUS 1 – EASTERN SUBURBS\n* Ringwood Station (first bus bay on Maroondah Hwy): 8:35am (return 5.35pm)\n* Box Hill Transit Centre 612 stop: 9am (return 5:15pm) \nBUS 2 – SOUTH-EASTERN SUBURBS & CITY\n* Oakleigh Station 625 stop south side of station in Johnson St: 8:45am (return 4:50pm)\n* Caulfield Station 624 Kew stop north side of station in Sir John Monash Dr: 9:05am (return either 2:45pm & 4:30pm)\n* Southern Cross (216/219 stop outside Coles in Spencer Street\, near Lonsdale St): 9:30am \nNB: Bus #2 will not return to the City after the re-enactment. Express trains depart Caulfield at 10 min intervals – 4:40pm train to City from Caulfield will arrive Southern Cross at 4:58pm. Also see Hoppers Crossing option below. \nBUS 3 – WESTERN SUBURBS & GEELONG\n* Tarneit Station – 170 stop outside platform 1 – 10:05am (awaits the arrival of the 10:04am train from Geelong) \nNB: Bus #3 does not offer a return drop-off. Passengers taking this option can either leave us at Werribee Plaza at 12:45pm & take a 170 bus back to Tarneit (buses operate every 20 mins) or find their own way home from Cauflield at the end of the afternoon re-enactment (drop off at 4:30pm) \nHOPPERS CROSSING DROP-OFF\nAfter lunch (approx. 12.45pm to 1.30pm)\, buses 1 & 2 will travel via Hoppers Crossing Station to drop-off anyone who does not wish to participate in the re-enactment. The 1:48pm train back to Melbourne arrives Flinders St 2:37pm & Southern Cross 2:42pm \nCAULFIELD AFTERNOON PICK-UP\nThose only wishing to join us for the afternoon portion are welcome to meet us at Caulfield Station. We plan to depart at 2:45pm from the 624 Oakleigh stop outside the racecourse at the corner of Normanby Rd & Station St (the stand once used for the 115A to Middle Brighton & Southland) \nAll times above are approximate. Please ensure you arrive 5 minutes before departure time. \nLUNCH:\nOn Sunday choose from one of the many food court options at Werribee Plaza. Lunch is expected to be between 12:45pm & 1:30pm. \nHigh-vis vests must be worn at the CDC depot. \nRSVP:\nEmail tours@bcsv.org.au or select “Going” on the Facebook event pages for both days \nDay 1: Castlemaine Bus Lines – Saturday 4th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/724940484380347/ \nDay 2: CDC Wyndham & 50 years re-enactment – Sunday 5th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/207332276694280/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-cdc-wyndham-depot/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180804T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180804T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20180414T041225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T152740Z
UID:3027-1533375000-1533403800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV August Tour Day 1: Castlemaine Bus Lines
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV are planning an action-packed tour weekend for August. \nOn Saturday 4 August we will visit Castlemaine Bus Lines\, acquired by the Whitmore Group in mid 2017. \nAfter assembling in Melbourne’s north-west\, everyone will travel to Castlemaine onboard Moonee Valley Coaches’ magnificently restored Austral Tourmaster\, where we will spend the majority of the day enjoying the hospitality of Jamie Whitmore. \nWe will also pay brief visits to one or two other small operators during the day as a bonus – to be announced on the day. \nThen on Sunday 5 August CDC Victoria will host us at their new super depot in Wyndham. (Details – https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-cdc-wyndham-depot/ ) \nFurther details will be advised closer to the date. \nCOST:\n$10 for members\n$20 for non-members\nHalf price for under 18s \nPICK-UPs:\nBUS 1 – EASTERN SUBURBS\n* Ringwood Station first bus bay on Maroondah Hwy: 8:45am (return 6.20pm)\n* Box Hill Transit Centre 612 stop: 9:05am (return 6pm) \nBUS 2 – SOUTH-EASTERN SUBURBS & CITY\n* Oakleigh Station 625 stop south side of station in Johnson St: 8:45am (return 6:15pm)\n* Caulfield Station 624 Kew stop north side of station in Sir John Monash Dr: 9:05am (return 6pm)\n* Southern Cross (216/219 stop outside Coles in Spencer Street\, near Lonsdale St): 9:30am (return 5:30pm) \nAll times above are approximate. Please ensure you arrive 5 minutes before departure time. \nLUNCH:\nA BBQ lunch will be held in Castlemaine on the Saturday (included in your fare). Please advise of any dietary requirements to tours@bcsv.org.au \nRSVP:\nEmail tours@bcsv.org.au or select “Going” on the Facebook event pages for both days \nDay 1: Castlemaine Bus Lines – Saturday 4th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/724940484380347/ \nDay 2: CDC Wyndham & 50 years re-enactment – Sunday 5th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/207332276694280/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-day-1-castlemaine-bus-lines/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20180128T064725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T120050Z
UID:2838-1519549200-1519585200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV Feb Tour: Shepparton Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for single day tour on Sunday 25 February 2018 visiting three local operators in the Shepparton/Mooroopna district – Ford’s\, Dyson’s and Balfour’s. \n\nPICK UPs:\n\n\n* 8.15am – Sandbelt Carpark Moorabbin\, Cnr Bignell Rd & Nellbern Rd (return 7.50pm)\n\n\n* 8.35am – Caulfield – Caulfield Station\, north side\, 624 bus stop: awaits train from Frankston due 8.30am (return 7.30pm)\n\n\n* 9.00am – Southern Cross Station – Spencer St\, at 216/219 bus stop (return 7.00pm) \n\n\nCOST:\n$10 for members\, including a BBQ lunch\n$20 for non-members\, including a BBQ lunch \nUnder 18s are half price. \nPay onboard. \nRSVP:\nPlease advise attendance for catering purposes by selecting “Going” on the Facebook event page or sending us an email to tours@bcsv.org.au \nThose with dietary requirements should also let us know beforehand.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-feb-tour-shepparton-day-trip/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20171007T094301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134222Z
UID:2695-1511686800-1511719200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV November Tour Day 2: Crown & Mees
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 26 Novenber the BCSV visited Mee’s depot in West Heidelberg. \nThis was followed by an afternoon visit to the operations of Crown Coaches as part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. \nWe paused for lunch at Doncaster Shoppingtown between visits. \nCosts was $10 for members and $20 for non members (U/18 half price). \n\n\nPICK-UPs\nMitcham Station (740 stop) – 9:15am\nBox Hill Station (612 stop) – 9:35am\n* connects with 9:30am train arrival from BelgraveDoncaster Shoppingtown (293 Greensborough stop) – 9:45am \nHeidelberg Station (551 stop) – 10:05am\n* connects with 9:52am train arrival from City (9:18am ex Flinders St)\n* connects with 10am train arrival from Hurstbridge \nDROP-OFFs\nPlease note: Drop off at Mitcham Station only at approximately 4.30pm. \nTrain to Box Hill & the 903 bus returned participants to the other locations
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-tour-day-2-crown-mees/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20171007T093801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134428Z
UID:2692-1511600400-1511632800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV November Tour Day 1: 40 Years of TeleBus
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of TeleBus pioneered by John Usher\, we drove over TeleBus Areas 1\, 2\, 3 and 4 using representative vehicles used on the TeleBus service. \nThis was followed by a BBQ lunch at Ventura’s Lilydale depot. \nIn the afternoon\, we explored Lilydale depot\, our first visit since February 2010\, with some short rides of other buses in the fleet. \nThere was be a brief visit to Croydon depot as well. \nCosts were $10 for members and $20 for non members (U/18 half price). \nPICK-UPs\nPick up from Oakleigh Station 9:35\, 624 stop – north side of station\n* Connects with service ex Cranbourne 8:38 (Due at Oakleigh 9:11)\n* Connects with service ex Dandenong 9:11 (Due at Oakleigh 9:31)\n* Connects with service ex Pakenham 8:44 (Due at Oakleigh 9:31)\n* Connects with Pakenham Service Ex Flinders St 8:48 (Due at Oakleigh 9:13) \nPick up from Glen Waverley 9:55\, 623 stop\n* Connects with Glen Waverley Service ex Flinders St 8:59 (Due at Glen Waverley 9:44) \nThe Tour commenced at Croydon Station at 10:30am\n* awaiting the 10:27am arrival at Croydon Station (ex Flinders Street 9:26\, take Belgrave service & change at Ringwood for Lilydale Shuttle) \nDROP-OFFs\nThe Tour concluded at Croydon Station at 5pm to connect with the 17:08 City Service \nBus returned to Glen Waverley Station at 17:40 \nBus returned to Oakleigh Station at 18:00
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-tour-day-1-40-years-of-telebus/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Vehicle Display
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/TeleBus.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170902T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170902T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20170802T101209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T135044Z
UID:2559-1504342800-1504373400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:Moonee Valley Coaches & Dysons Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Members joined the Bus and Coach Society of Victoria on Saturday 2 September 2017 for a day out riding heritage buses in Melbourne’s North. \n\n\nThe Higginson family warmly invited us back for a morning of rides on some the Moonee Valley Coaches heritage fleet. After a BBQ lunch\, we headed across to Dysons to celebrate their 65th anniversary by sampling their growing heritage fleet. \n\n\nThe focus of the afternoon was heritage rides rather than a Dysons depot visit.\n\nPICK-UPs & DROP-OFFs\nBus #1\nOakleigh Station (625\, 701 & 733 stop on Johnston St) – Pick-up 9:15am\, Return 5:30pm\nCaulfield Station (624 Kew Stop on Sir John Monash Dr) – Pick-up 9:30am\, Return 5:15pm\nSouthern Cross Station (216 & 219 stop on Spencer St\, north of Lonsdale St) – Pick-up 10am\, Return 4:45pm\nBus #2\nLilydale Station (Bus Interchange) – Pick-up 8:50am\, Return 5:30pm\nRIngwood Station (670 & 679 stop on Maroondah Hwy) – Pick-up 9:23am\, Return 5pm\n(Awaits 9:15am train ex Belgrave & 9:18am train ex City/Box Hill) \n\nLUNCH\n\nBBQ Lunch at Moonee Valley Coaches. Advise of any dietary requirements to tours@bcsv.org.au  \n\nCOST\n\n$10 for BCSV members and $20 non-members. Under 18s half price. New members were welcome to join on the day.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/moonee-valley-coaches-dysons-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170528T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20170513T005921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T035810Z
UID:1492-1495962000-1495990800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV May Tour - Ventura Dandenong & Victorian Touring Coaches
DESCRIPTION:The Bus & Coach Society of Victoria’s May tour visited the Ventura depot in Dandenong. \nThis was long overdue – despite opening in March 2008 under Grenda’s\, this was our first visit! This depot became Ventura’s head office after the purchase of the business in 2012. \nWe also visited the new Victorian Touring Coaches depot in Springvale which opened in the second half of 2016. \nPICK-UPs \nFrom the city and south:\nOakleigh Station (624 bus stop\, north side in Portman Street) – 10.00am (approx 4pm drop off)\n\nFrom the east:\nBoronia Station (691 bus stop) – 9.15am (approx 4:30pm drop off)\nGlen Waverley Station (754 bus stop) – 9.50am (approx 4pm drop off)\n\nMORNING TEA & LUNCH\nAs there was a morning tea at VTC\, we ask people to indicate their attendance for catering. This can be done by email to tours@bcsv.org.au or by clicking “going” on the tour Facebook page.\n\nWe also enjoyed a BBQ lunch at VTC before heading to Ventura. \nFARE\nThere was no cost for members attending this tour\, with non-members $10. Under 18s half price.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-may-tour-ventura-dandenong-victorian-touring-coaches/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20161130T015059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T081717Z
UID:257-1488013200-1488132000@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV February 2017 Overnight Tour: Bendigo & surrounds
DESCRIPTION:The Bus and Coach Society of Victoria held an overnight tour in February 2017\, visiting various operators in Bendigo & surrounds. \nWe visited local operators such as Christians\, Bendigo Coachlines\, Flood’s & Whitmore Group as well as the renowned historic Bendigo “Talking Tram” operation. \nBCSV Members\, along with others who previously expressed a formal expression of interest\, were required to pay a $20 deposit to secure their spot no later than November 30. \nThose joining us in Bendigo were requested to pay a $5 deposit to secure their place onboard. \nGeneral bookings opened on December 1 on a first come\, first served basis until December 31 (again $20 deposit required). \nResidual payment for all attendees was then due on January 31. \nShift workers were granted flexibility to cancel up to 7 days prior (full refund) should rosters prevent them attending\, if they indicated this on the booking form. \nBooking forms (which include rates) can be downloaded below:\nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bendigo-Tour-Booking-Form.pdf\nWORD – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bendigo-Tour-Booking-Form.doc \nAttendees were encouraged to RSVP to the event page for future updates – https://www.facebook.com/events/627616620750701/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-february-2017-overnight-tour-bendigo-surrounds/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161015T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20161211T142212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T090904Z
UID:371-1476519300-1476563400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:ARHS & BCSV Day Tour to Port Welshpool & Port Albert
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 15th October the ARHS & BCSV took a day trip to East Gippsland onboard a chartered coach from Ventura. \nAt Korumburra we called into two local bus depots (Harleys and Winterhalters). There will also be an opportunity to inspect the museum at the station\, previously home of the South Gippsland Railway. \nDue to late running\, we had to forego a visit the Agnes Falls\, the highest drop falls in Victoria\, before arriving at the Port Welshpool Hotel for lunch. \nAfter lunch we will visit the Port Albert Maritime Museum. \nWe will then stop for afternoon tea at the Yarram Club Hotel to see a Melbourne SW6 tram! \nHomeward bound we paused at the former Omega tower site before inspecting the swing bridge at Sale\, enroute to Rosedale and Traralgon\, finally returning to Dandenong at about 20:30. \nTIMINGS:\nWe met at 08:15 at Dandenong Bus Interchange to board the coach for our scenic journey to Gippsland. The coach awaited the 07:28 train from Flinders St as well as the 901 SmartBus arrivals due in by 08:20. \nArrival at Port Albert was about 13 30 with roughly an hour for lunch. \nWe arrived back to Traralgon just after 18:30. Here people had the option to return by train (at your own expense) or continue to Dandenong by our chartered coach. \nFARE:\n$29 which included the coach charter and entry to the Port Albert Maritime Museum. \nAs the Ventura Bus coach was only half-booked\, we were pleased to offer walk-up fares on the day (pay onboard). There were three options available: \nOption A – $29 for a full day outing\, departing Dandenong Station (844 stop) at 8:20am & returning at 8:30pm. Lunch at Pier Port Hotel & afternoon tea at Yarram Club Hotel at own expense. Option to travel back by train from Traralgon on 18:49 service. \nOption B – $10 for a one way ride to Korumburra\, returning via V/Line coach to Melbourne at 12:04 (with Dandenong & Pakenham connections at Koo Wee Rup) \nOption C – $5 should you make your own way there by car. Please ensure you arrive around 9:30am in case we get a good run. \nLunch and drinks were at your own expense.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/arhs-bcsv-day-tour-to-port-welshpool-port-albert/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Third Party Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160925T095500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160925T181500
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20161211T141912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T092216Z
UID:368-1474797300-1474827300@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV September Tour Day 2: South-East Melbourne Operators
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday we visited Cranbourne Transit in the morning\, before time for lunch at Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre. \nAfter lunch we then visited Latrobe Valley Bus Lines on Sunday afternoon to ride the Volvo Hybrid Bus currently on trial\, with the proposed visit to Kingstons Tours postponed until 2017 due to unforeseen circumstances. \nThe drop-off times were moved later to accommodate this visit\, as below. Bus 1 now offered a pick-up & drop-off at Dandenong Station. \n+++++++++++++++\nPick up details: \nBus 1 – Volvo B10M –– preserved by Michael Presta (ex Sita #105\, ex Cardinia Transit #14\, ex Grenda’s #14)\nRINGWOOD – 901 stop on Maroondah Hwy: 10:10am (Awaits train arrivals ex City 9:58am\, ex Belgrave 10:05am & ex Lilydale 9:55am) (drop off 6:10pm)\nDANDENONG – 844 stop opposite station entrance: 10:30am (drop off 5:45pm) \nBus 2 – Volvo B10M– preserved by David Rae (ex Westrans Werribee #68 & Davis #111)\nCAULFIELD – 900 stop on Sir John Monash Dr (North side): 9:55am (Awaits train arrivals ex City 9:45am & ex Frankston 9:50am) (drop off 6pm)\nOAKLEIGH – 625\, 701 & 733 stop on Johnston St (South side): 10:10am (drop off 6:15pm\, after Caulfield)\n+++++++++++++++ \nCosts were $10 for members and $20 for non-members (U/18 half price). \nLunch was at your own expense at food outlets at Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-september-tour-day-2-south-east-melbourne-operators/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160924T121500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20161211T141649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T093023Z
UID:365-1474719300-1474736400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV September Tour Day 1: Whitmore's MAN Farewell (Bendigo)
DESCRIPTION:After negotiations with local Bendigo operator Whitmore’s\, the Bus and Coach Society of Victoria (BCSV) were able to secure an afternoon farewell tour for their MAN 10.180\, Ansair Tasmaina\, originally new to Metro Tasmania in 1992 as #512. \nThis bus was recently withdrawn from PTV duties and replaced with a Mercedes Benz O405 purchased from Ryans for the interim\, which we will also ride. \nThe tour visited their small depot in Golden Square along with some other surprises\, as well as a BBQ lunch. \nTo ensure parking for those who decide to drive up for the day\, the tour commenced from Kangaroo Flat Station at 12:15pm. The bus awaited the 10:39am train from Melbourne\, due into Kangaroo Flat at 12:11pm. \nFor interstaters flying in for the weekend\, this train could be boarded at Sunbury at 11:09am\, a 16km cab ride from the airport (we offered to arrange a car pick-up if required) \nThe afternoon concluded around 5pm\, with drop-offs at both Bendigo Station and Kangaroo Flat Station. Those returning to Melbourne by train could catch the 5:35pm service (arriving at 7:27pm) or stay in Bendigo for dinner and catch the 6:40pm or 8:46pm trains home. \nFARE:\nFare was a flat $10 for everyone\, to cover the BBQ lunch and drink. \nThis tour required a minimum of 10 confirmed participants to go ahead – those attending had to RSVP to the Facebook page\, send an email to tours@bcsv.org.au or call Craig Halsall (Assistant Tours Officer) on 0402 367 353 \nPeople were asked to advise if they have any dietary requirements or food allergies.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-september-tour-day-1-whitmores-man-farewell-bendigo/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160820T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20160710T124035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T094222Z
UID:203-1471685400-1471716000@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV August Tour: North-West Melbourne Operators
DESCRIPTION:Bus and Coach Society of Victoria’s tour in August 2016 visited various operators in Melbourne’s north-west. \nWe visited Moonee Valley Coaches to celebrate their 50th Anniversary (including inspecting their heritage vehicles). \nA visit to Skylight Buslines depot was also arranged\, along with Rockleigh Tours after lunch. \nFARE\n$10 for members\, $20 for non members and U/18s half price.\n \nLUNCH\nA BBQ lunch & drink was included in the fare. People were asked to advise of any dietary requirements or food allergies via private message or email to tours@bcsv.org.au
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-north-west-melbourne-operators/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171716
CREATED:20160710T125106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T095124Z
UID:206-1464429600-1464454800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV Farewell Mercedes Benz O405 Tour
DESCRIPTION:Members enjoyed a day riding some of the last Mercedes Benz O405 high floor buses in Melbourne from numerous operators\, in our latest installment farewelling the workhorses of the 80s and 90s. \nA stop was made at Doncaster Shoppingtown for attendees to purchase their own lunch from the food court. \nCosts were $10 for members and $20 for non members. U/18s are half price.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-farewell-mercedes-benz-o405-tour/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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