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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240224T163000
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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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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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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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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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