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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:20210410T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
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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:20210516T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210516T163000
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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:20220129T082000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220129T180000
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SUMMARY:BCSV daytrip to MOVE museum (Shepparton)
DESCRIPTION:Following the official opening of the expanded Museum of Vehicle Evolution in Shepparton in November\, and the placement of five buses into the display\, the Bus & Coach Society of Victoria is planning to make a visit for the bus enthusiast community on Saturday 29th January 2022. \n\n\nThis will be a full day trip\, with lunch provided in Shepparton. \n\nAGM:\nWe will also take the opportunity to hold our Annual General Meeting (deferred due to COVID-19 restrictions) at the MOVE facility where they have a conference room. \n\n\nFormal notification of the AGM can be found on our website – https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-agm-2021-2022/ \n\nTRANSFER BUSES:\nDue to RSVP numbers\, we are now taking only one bus from the Driver depot and that bus will pick up at Oakleigh\, now also at Caulfield and in the City. It means an earlier start. \nFor regional attendees and those living Melbourne’s west\, we have also added an additional Deer Park pick-up which will wait for trains from Geelong and Ballarat. \nBuses will leave from a number of points in Melbourne: \nBUS 1 (DRIVER GROUP)\nnote earlier times & extra Caulfield pickup\n* Mount Waverley Depot – Ricketts Rd 7:50am \n* Oakleigh Station (south side bus stop route 733 – Johnson St) 8am\n* Caulfield Station (north side bus stop route 624 Kew – Sir John Monash Dr) 8.20am\n* Southern Cross Station (216 bus stop on Spencer St opposite Lonsdale Street\, near Coles) 8:50am \nBUS 2 (SUNSHINE SCENIC TOURS)\nnote extra Deer Park pickup\n* Deer Park Station carpark (rail replacement stop) 8:30am\n* Broadmeadows Station (general bus stops – Pascoe Vale Rd) 9am \nThere will be a 15-minute toilet stop at Wallan where attendees will be able to change vehicles. On the return we will do the same at Tallarook. \nFor anyone making their own way to the Museum\, we aim to arrive by 11:30am. Please wait for the buses to arrive. \nOur return arrangements will be a departure by 3:30pm with a drop off at the various Melbourne pick up sites by 6:00pm. \nCOVID-19 REQUIREMENTS\nAttendees of the daytrip and AGM are required to be double vaccinated and to use the QR code check-in on the buses and at the museum. \nMasks are to be worn on the buses and as directed by MOVE staff at the Museum. Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the tour and AGM. Attendees should socially distance as much as the circumstances allow. \n\nCOST:\nThe tour will be free for BCSV members with non-members to be charged $20. This includes entrance to the museum and lunch.\n\n\nNew members can join on the day and not have to pay to attend – https://bcsv.org.au/membership/ \nRSVP:\nSelect “Going” on the Facebook event page – https://www.facebook.com/events/223291673292382 \nAlternatively\, email secretary Paul Kennelly at secretary@bcsv.org.au
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-daytrip-to-move-museum-shepparton/
LOCATION:Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE)\, 7723 Goulburn Valley Hwy\,\, Kialla\, VIC\, 3630\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting,BCSV Tour,Vehicle Display
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
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SUMMARY:BCSV: Ryans and Moonee Valley Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our next tour for 2022 will be held on Saturday 25 June when we will visit two nearby operators in Melbourne’s north west. One\, Moonee Valley Coaches we have visited regularly\, the other Ryans has not been visited for more than 20 years. Our thanks go to the Ryan and Higginson families for their hospitality. \n\n\n\nThey day will commence at Ryans\, 11 Beverage Drive\, Tullamarine\, at 10.00 am where we will have the chance to inspect and ride in a range of vehicles both old and current. \n\n\n\nSomewhere between noon and 12.30 we will move just down the road to Moonee Valley Bus Lines where a BBQ lunch will be provided followed by a chance to view their most recently completed restoration project as well as other fleet vehicles. \n\n\nTOUR UPDATE – BY POPULAR DEMAND! \nWith strong attendance expected\, a second transfer bus will now be provided. An extra pickup will be made at Caulfield while our Ringwood departure will move slightly later. \nTRANSFER BUS #1\n* Ringwood Station bus interchange – 8:45am\n* Southern Cross Station (216 stop on Spencer St near Coles) – 9:30am \nTRANSFER BUS #2\n* Oakleigh Station (south side) – Johnson St – 9am\n* Caulfield Station (north side) – 624 Kew Stop\, Sir John Monash Dr – 9:15am \nBuses will remain under wraps until the day. \n\n\nThe transfer buses will return to these locations at the end of the day with the city set down aimed to be at 4.00pm. \n\n\nPlease advise of your intended attendance so that catering requirements can be estimated. Select “Going” on the Facebook event page or email Secretary Paul Kennelly secretary@bcsv.org.au  \n\nTour cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Under 18s half price.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-ryans-and-moonee-valley-tour/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230325T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
CREATED:20230215T193924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T041555Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV Weekender to Echuca\, Deniliquin & Shepparton
DESCRIPTION:Expressions of interest are invited for a Bus & Coach Society Victoria weekender bus tour on 25th/26th March\, visiting the Echuca\, Deniliquin & Shepparton. \n\n\nTour coaches will be provided by Driver’s and Moonee Valley Coaches. \n\n\nITINERARY \nOur major highlight will be visiting The Depot museum\, run by the Purtill family\, in Deniliquin. Details of this Museum can be found here: The Depot – Historic Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection \nOn the way to and from Deniliquin\, we will visit a number of operators in the Echuca/Moama area\, with details still being finalised and to be announced in the new year. \n\n\nOn the Saturday\, we will have a BBQ lunch in Echuca and then travel to Deniliquin to visit The Depot museum in the afternoon. \n\n\nAfter check-in at the hotels\, attendees will make their dinner arrangements in the town in the evening. \n\n\nWe will have breakfast on the Sunday morning at the Cruizin* Diner\, which is associated with The Depot museum. This will be at your cost. An indicative menu can be found here. \n\n\nAfter breakfast\, we will visit Dyson’s operation in Deniliquin. \n\nOn the journey home\, we will call in at MOVE\, the Shepparton Motor Museum\, to see the latest display and have a BBQ lunch.\n\nA final tour update is to come but we can confirm pickup details as follows: \nDRIVER COACH\n* Driver Bus Lines Depot (Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley) – arrive by 7am for 7:10am departure (park in staff carpark out the front)\n* Caulfield station (624 Kew stop in Sir John Monash Dr) – 7:30am\n* Southern Cross (216 stop on Spencer St near Lonsdale St/Coles) – 8am \nMOONEE VALLEY COACH\n* Moonee Valley Coaches depot (6 Tullamarine Park Dr) – arrive by 8am (secure parking in vistors’ carpark overnight)\nWe plan to return to Southern Cross & Moonee Valley Coaches around 6pm on Sunday evening \n\n\nACCOMMODATION & DEPOSITS\nWe have tentatively booked a number of motels in Deniliquin with a range of prices to suit a range of budgets.\n\nThe links to their websites\, along with costs\, are provided for your consideration: \n\n(1) Country Club Deniliquin\nSingle $125 or Twin-share $155 ($77.50pp)\n(www.countryclubdeni.com.au)\n(2) Centrepoint Motel\nSingle $140\n(www.centrepointmotel.net.au)\n(3) Riviana Motel\nSingle $110 (http://riviana-motel.newsouthwaleshotels.net/en/)\n\n\nAttendees are advised to check their emails regarding tour deposits – $50 BCSV members/$70 others. Deposits are due by Friday 10 March \nThis will confirm your seat on the tour coaches. You’ll then pay the motel for discounted accommodation directly upon arrival in Deniliquin (check your email for which room you have secured & cost) \n\n\nTOUR COST\nTour cost will be $50 for members (and subject to available space\, non-members $70)\, which is in addition to your accommodation cost above.\nThe tour cost will include the two BBQ lunches\, but not dinner and breakfast in Deniliquin.\n\nEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST\nLimited rooms are still available at Riviana Motel ($110) – email secretary@bcsv.org.au if interested ASAP. Bookings close on Friday 10 March
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-weekender-to-echuca-deniliquin-shepparton/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230423T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
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SUMMARY:Nuline Charter / Bayside Coaches - 25th Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Bus & Coach Society of Victoria is planning to visit the three depots of Nuline Charter and Bayside Coaches in Moorabbin\, Clayton and Spotswood on Sunday 23 April as part of an all-day tour\, open to both BCSV members and guests. \n\n\nThe day will include rides on a variety of vehicles in the predominantly Volvo fleet. The availability of the low floor rail fleet for rides and photos will be subject to Metro Trains “Big Build” occupations occurring on the day of our visit. \n\n\nThis tour will mark the 25 year anniversary of Nuline Charter under the sterling leadership of Geoff Vickers & Andrew Czarnecki\, growing the business to over 120 vehicles today. \n\n\nOn 9 February 1998 Geoff Vickers & Andrew Czarnecki of Bayside Coaches purchased 21 vehicles from Craig Coop of Nuline Bus Services and renamed the operation as Nuline Charter. \n\n\nA highlight of the day will be sampling #111\, a 1997 Scania K93 Austral Pacific ‘XL” (see event cover photo by Jason Lipszyc) recently repainted back to original colours. This is the only original vehicle purchased by Craig Coop (Nuline Bus Service) still with the Nuline Charter fleet and remains in ad-hoc use. This bus was renumbered from #100 after being semi-withdrawn during the many COVID-19 lockdowns\, before being called back into action as charter demand returned. #100 was also its original number at Nuline Bus Service. \n======== \nCOST  \n\n\nThe tour cost will be $10 for members (u/18 half fare) and $20 for non-members (u/18 half fare). This will include a BBQ lunch and a special commemorative CD. \n======== \n\nNEW MEMBERS \nAnnual adult membership is currently just $50 & a concession rate of $40 for pensioners and students under 25. \n \nWe are offering a special “Welcome Bonus” membership rate for the 2023/2024 financial year to anyone joining us between now and June 30 2023. \nThis will include the discounted members’ fare on the Nuline 25th anniversary tour on Sunday 23 April plus a copy of the May 2023 Australian Bus Panorama magazine…a saving of up to $19!  \nPayment can be made online in advance or alternatively cash payments on the day. \n\n======== \n\n\nPICK-UP INFO \n\nPick-up locations are as follows:\n* 8:00am – Nuline Clayton depot at 36-44 Whiteside Road (please park all cars in drivers’ carpark\, entering off Whiteside Rd\, please do not walk around depot)\n* 8:05am – Clayton Station (rail replacement bus stop on Carnish Rd)\n* 8:30am – Caulfield Station (North Side Route 900 bus stop on Sir John Monash Dr)\n* 9:00am – Southern Cross Station (Route 216 bus stop outside Coles\, near Lonsdale St)\n\nAlternatively\, meet outside the Nuline Spotswood depot (176 Hall St) opposite Spotswood Station by 9:20am. (Please wait outside for our arrival). Note the transfer coach does not return in the afternoon\, see below. \n\nAfternoon drop-offs:\n* 4pm tour conclusion at Nuline Clayton depot\n* 4:05pm – Clayton Station\n* 4:30pm – Caulfield Station\n\nThose returning back to Southern Cross or Spotswood will need to catch a train from Caulfield (every 10 mins). 24 mins to Southern Cross & 38 mins to Spotswood. \n\n\n======== \n\n\nRSVP \n\n\nPlease advise your attendance on the day by email to secretary@bcsv.org.au to aid in catering & demand for a second transfer vehicle. Any special dietary requirements should also be advised. \n\n\n======== \n\n\nHI-VIS VESTS \n\nAs usual\, hi-vis vests / shirts will be required to be worn within depots. Pick one up for about $10 from Kmart\, Bunnings\, Lowes\, discount shops etc.\n\n\n======== \nAN ABRIDGED HISTORY OF NULINE \n\n \n\nThe Nuline brand has been synonymous with Melbourne’s south-east since 1949 when a business syndicate\, headed by Charlie Spence\, acquired two routes in the Caulfield area from Mr Lee\, who had purchased the routes from Eastern Suburbs Omnibus Service (ESOS) 6 months earlier. \n\n\nThe business has gone through multiple owners in the decades since including Joe Bellofiori & Ray Higginson (Moonee Valley Bus Lines) in March 1972 and Craig Coop in January 1987. \n\n\nUnder Craig Coop Nuline acquired 7 buses and the Centre Rd depot from the Bentleigh Charter 14 August 1988\, previously operated by the Suhr family. Bentleigh Bus Lines’ route services had previously been sold to Ventura effective 27 April 1987. \n\n\nNuline continued to run local routes focused on Moorabbin & Brighton until 30 September 1991 when they transferred these across to Grenda’s/Moorabbin Transit. In exchange they took over the former Camden 627 Elsternwick – Chadstone – East Brighton route from Moorabbin Transit. Craig Coop soon sold the route to Driver Bus Lines on 1 May 1992. \n\n\nThe most recent ownership chapter began on 9 February 1998 when Geoff Vickers & Andrew Czarnecki of Bayside Coaches purchased 21 vehicles from Craig Coop of Nuline Bus Services and renamed the operation as Nuline Charter. The focus in the years since has been school and general charter along with a rapidly expanding fleet of rail replacement buses. \n\n\nNuline Bus Services remained as a trading name for Craig Coop (mostly for school charter work) until the majority of his vehicles were sold to Diamond Coaches in Melbourne’s north-east in September 2018. \n\n\nAndrew and Geoff had previously acquired two vehicles from Craig Coop on September 23 1995 to form Czarvic Pty Ltd\, trading as Bayside Coaches. Bayside Coaches continues as a premium brand alongside Nuline Charter. \n\n\nIn mid 2021 Nuline absorbed Victorian Touring Coaches from Bill Armstrong via liquidators; another long-standing operation also dating back from 1949 which sadly fell victim to the rolling COVID-19 lockdowns in Victoria. \n\nMost recently effective 1 February 2023 they have purchased the Jay Tee Coaches business from John Trenfield\, but not the vehicles.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/nuline-charter-bayside-coaches-25th-anniversary-tour/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
CREATED:20230821T145124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T041211Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV: Farewell Ventura Northcoasts Tour
DESCRIPTION:After 25 years\, the Northcoast low floor era at Ventura Bus Lines in Melbourne’s east is coming to an end. \n\nPeaking at 33 units (31 Scania & 2 Mercedes) by the end of 2003\, just 8 of these buses remain in active service\, most now downgraded to school and rail replacement work. Fleet renewal continues at a steady rate\, with their days at Ventura sadly appearing numbered. \n\n\nVentura was second only to Metro Tasmania in favouring these buses of a large scale (Metro purchasing 42 Scania L94UB Northcoasts) and we feel it’s fitting for them to have a warm send-off from Melbourne. \n\nVentura management have kindly given the Bus & Coach Society of Victoria approval for a farewell tour\, to be held on Sunday 10 September using a variety of the remaining buses.\n\nOur day will focus on the traditional routes these buses were used on from their days at Oakleigh\, Knoxfield and Croydon (Mt Dandy Bus) depots. \n\nPICK UP LOCATIONS:\n* BUS 1 – Dandenong Station (V/Line bay) – 9am\n* BUS 2 – Ringwood Station (Maroondah Hwy bus bays) 8:50am\n* BUSES 1 & 2 – Oakleigh Station (south side/Johnson St) – 9:30am (meets 9:02am Pakenham train from Flinders St) \n\n\nPlease note buses replace trains Blackburn to Belgrave/Lilydale next weekend\n\nAttendees can switch vehicles throughout the day.\n\nBuses will return to Oakleigh about 4:30pm and Dandenong & Ringwood about 5pm\n\n\nLUNCH\nA 45 min lunch stop at Boronia will provided (own expense) \n\nFARES (cash-only)\nFree for BCSV members\n$15 for non-members ($10 for under 18s)\n\nNEW MEMBERS\nNew members can join on the day for 2023/2024 for a members’ fare ($0) PLUS receive back-copies of both the July & September editions of our Australia Bus Panorama magazine\n\nAnnual BCSV membership is $50 (adults) and $40 (concession) – https://bcsv.org.au/membership/\n\nRSVP\nPlease RSVP by sending an email to secretary@bcsv.org.au or calling Paul Kennelly (BCSV secretary) on (03) 9509 1593 \nSee less
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-farewell-ventura-northcoasts-tour/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Vehicle Convoy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
CREATED:20230620T133626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T133626Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV: Benalla & Wangaratta tour
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 7th October the Bus & Coach Society will head to North-East Victoria to visit both Benalla Bus Lines and Wangaratta Coachlines for depot visits and to sample the variety in both fleets. \n\nThis is a day tour with transfer coaches to be provided by Montrose Bus & Coach and Mee’s Bus Lines for which we are grateful. \n\nCost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members (U/18 half price). Lunch is included. \n\nThe tour will start at Southern Cross Station at 8am. Other pick-up times and locations will be advised closer to the tour.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-benalla-wangaratta-tour/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
CREATED:20240123T103719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T000213Z
UID:4866-1708768800-1708792200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV February Tour: Martyrs & McKenzies
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV’s first event for 2024 will be a depot tour of both Martyrs and McKenzies on Saturday 24th of February 2024. Rides will also feature at both depots. \nPICK-UP UPDATE\nFollowing changes to the Level Crossing Removal line closures\, the tour will now have two pickup points\, one at Caulfield Station at 9am (624 Kew stop on Sir John Monash Dr – north side of station) and the other at Lilydale station at 10am (rail replacement bay on the south-west side of the station). \nA Belgrave train leaves Flinders Street at 8.46am and arrives at Ringwood at 9.38am for a connecting shuttle to Lilydale at 9.40am with arrival at Lilydale at 9.57am. We will await this train at Lilydale. \n\nFrom Lilydale we will travel to Martyrs in Warburton with an arrival at about 11am for photos and some rides. \nAt about 12:30pm we head over to Healesville arriving at McKenzie’s at about 1pm where attendees will have a BBQ lunch followed by opportunities for photography and some rides. \nWe anticipate a return to Blackburn at about 4.30pm. \nOther pickup points may be added closer to the tour depending upon demand and availability or changes to the rail replacement program. \nSincere thanks to the Dineen Group for offering to host us once again. \nCOST\nTour costs will be $10 for members and $20 for non-members\, with under 18s half price. This includes your BBQ lunch. \nFOUR & A BIT MEMBERSHIPS\n\nNew members can join this month until 30 June for $20 ($15 students/pensioners) and travel on the discounted members’ fare – a saving of $10! \nPDF form – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV-Membership-form-special-offer-2023-24-1.pdf \nWord form – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV-Membership-form-special-offer-2023-24.docx \nRSVP\nTo aid catering\, those wishing to attend are requested to notify the BCSV Secretary\, Paul Kennelly\, at secretary@bcsv.org.au \n\nRSVPs to the Facebook event page do not confirm attendance but can be made to receive tour update notifications. \nSAFETY\nA reminder that hi-vis vests/shirts are required to be worn when visiting depots on BCSV tours. \nA page outfling BCSV tour etiquette can be found here – https://bcsv.org.au/events-overview/tour-etiquette
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-february-tour-martyrs-mckenzies/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
CREATED:20240123T104903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T104954Z
UID:4872-1711180800-1711303200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV March Overnight Tour: Stawell & Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:The Bus & Coach Society of Victoria is currently seeking expressions of interest for an overnight tour on 23rd/24th March 2024 to Stawell and Hamilton in Western Victoria. \nWe will visit Sandlant’s museum in Landsborough and their depot in Stawell on Saturday 23rd March. \nOn Sunday 24th March\, we will visit the Ansett Museum and Campe’s Motor Museum\, both based in Hamilton. \nOur overnight accommodation will be in Hamilton at the Comfort Inn Botanical Motel\nMotel website – https://www.choicehotels.com/en-au/victoria/hamilton/comfort-inn-hotels/au389 \nThe tour will start with a pickup at Southern Cross Station on Saturday 23rd March at 8am and return about 6pm on Sunday 24th March. Additional suburban pick-ups will be announced closer to the date. \nCOST & MEALS\nCoach travel\, entry to museums and lunch on both days are included in the cost (see below). \nBreakfast at the motel will be at your own expense (there are other breakfast outlets near the motel if you wish). Dinner in Hamilton on the Saturday night will also be at your own expense. \nThe tour costs for BCSV members are as follows: \n\nWith single room accommodation $180pp\nWith shared accommodation (double or queen bed) $115pp\nWith shared accommodation (separate beds) $125pp\n\nNon-members will be welcome\, subject to spare seats\, for an extra $20.\n\nYour expression of interest will not be a commitment at this stage but will help with motel bookings \nIn January 2024\, you will be asked to confirm your booking with a $30 deposit. \nEXPRESSION OF INTEREST\nTo express your interest & reserve your spot\, send us an email to secretary@bscv.org.au\nPlease include an early indication of your accommodation preferences and your roommate where appropriate. \nFacebook RSVPs are not considered an expression of interest but are welcome for further updates
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-march-overnight-tour-stawell-hamilton/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
CREATED:20250303T134516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T142131Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV April Tour: Farewell Ryan's Route Services
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Bros Bus Service in the Essendon area will cease operating their route services at the end of June as a result of the State Goverment’s competitive tender process. \nRyan’s three routes will be absorbed by the CDC-Kastoria partnership in the north-western suburbs as part of the new Melbourne Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus Franchises. \nWhile Ryan’s will continue to operate their school and charter bus operations\, the Bus & Coach Society of Victoria (BCSV) will celebrate Ryan’s 78 years of route service on Sunday 6th April. \nThe date has been chosen due to the extensive school sport charter work undertaken on weekends by Ryan’s during term time\, with Ryan’s requesting that the tour occur on a weekend during the April school holidays – the last school holiday period before changeover day. \nWe understand a second event for the wider community will be held by the company in late June – watch this space for further details. \nPICK-UPs\nWe are pleased to announce extra pick-up points for our BCSV April Tour: Farewell Ryan’s Route Services on Sunday 6 April: \nBUS 1Driver Coach \n9.00am Depart Driver Mt Waverley Depot – 45 Ricketts Rd (drop off 5.30pm). Street parking available.\n9.15am Oakleigh Station – southern side Johnson Street – Bus Stop 733/625 (drop off 5.15pm)\n9.30am Caulfield Station – northern side Sir John Monash Drive – Bus Stop 624 (drop off 5.00pm)\n9.35am Malvern Station – Dandenong Road Bus replacement stop (drop off 4.55pm)\n10.00am Southern Cross Station – Spencer Street outside Coles – Bus Stop 216 (drop off 4.30pm) \nWe have confirmed that our City pick-up will remain accessible during Run for the Kids on Sunday but be aware of tram changes on many routes. \nThere’s also bus replacement on the Glen Waverley\, Werribee\, Williamstown\, Sunbury & Geelong Lines. \nBUS 2Peninsula BL 1963 Comair from Ventura/Grenda heritage fleet \n9.15am Ringwood Station – Bus Stop 684 (drop off 5.20pm)\n9.30am Box Hill Station – Bus Stop 612 (drop off 5.00pm) \nThe tour should conclude at the now later time of 4.00pm with a drop off at SC at around 4.30pm. Other approximate drop off times are indicated above. \nFor those making their own way to the Ryan’s Depot (11 Beverage Drive Tullamarine)\, there is parking in the street but please wait outside the gates until the shuttle buses arrive. \nFARE\nThe fare for BCSV members will be $5 with U/18s free. Fares payable on the day by cash \nThe non-member fare will be $15 with U/18s $10. \nMEMBERSHIP OFFER\nNew members can join up at the tour for a special deal of $70 ($50 student and pensioner rate) which will cover you up until 30 June 2026. \nThis special rate includes the March & May editions of Australian Bus Panorama magazine plus all 7 editions for the coming financial year. \nAnyone who joins the society on the day will be able to travel on the cheaper $5 members’ fare. \nMembership benefits & forms – https://bcsv.org.au/membership/ \nRSVP\nMembers interested in attending are requested to let the BCSV secretary\, Paul Kennelly\, know via email in order to assist with catering – secretary@bcsv.org.au \nLUNCH\nRyan’s have offered to provide lunch on the day\, for which we are very grateful. \nPlease advise us by email of any dietary requirements – secretary@bcsv.org.au \nHI-VIS VESTS\nAs this visit will be on the depot premises\, hi-vis vests are required. A small number of spares will be available for those who forget. \nCOMPANY OVERVIEW\nIn August 1947\, members of the Ryan family (Annie with three of her sons John\, Patrick and Gerald) purchased the Moonee Ponds Station to Aberfeldie service \, route 15A and now route 467\, from Peter Callaghan\, along with 4 Reo buses. \nThe partnership soon became known as Ryan Brothers with the initial depot at 827 Mt Alexander Road. In the early 50s\, it moved to the other end of the route at Brunel Street\, where they stayed for many years until they moved to the current depot in Beverage Drive\, Tullamarine in the late 80s. \nIn January 1970\, Ryan’s purchased the Buckley Street route\, initially route 17A now Route 465\, from the Hills brothers\, with 6 buses. \nRyan’s were an early member of the BCSV with (young) Pat Ryan being a keen preservationist who eventually became the sole owner of the business. \nAfter his untimely death in 2019\, Pat’s wife\, Kath Feehan\, assumed ownership and will host our tour along with manager\, Daniel Zampatti.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-april-tour-farewell-ryans-route-services/
LOCATION:Ryan Bros Bus Service – Tullamarine Depot\, 11 Beverage Dr\, Tullamarine\, VIC\, 3043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T061856
CREATED:20250928T124750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T130309Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV February Overnight Tour: Gippsland
DESCRIPTION:Expressions of Interest for our February 2026 overnight tour to Gippsland remain open. The tour is scheduled for Saturday 7 February & Sunday 8 February. \nWe plan to visit Gillicks and Dysons in Bairnsdale on Saturday followed by Dysons in Sale and a train ride on the Walhalla railway on the Sunday. \nA group booking for motel accommodation will be made for Bairnsdale on the Saturday night. Twin share rooms and queen beds will be available. \nLate EOIs are still being accepted until Sunday 5 October – make sure to email BCSV Deputy President Steve Bayer – steve.bayer@bcsv.org.au with name and numbers attending. EOIs will assist us in detailed planning and costs.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/overnight-tour-gippsland/
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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