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SUMMARY:Historic Commercial Vehicle Display 2025 - Yarra Glen
DESCRIPTION:Join the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) and BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for a relaxing Sunday at Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday November 9 2025 enjoying the 44th annual Historic Commercial Vehicle Display. \nPublic gates open from 9am to 3pm. Entry is $10 per person with under 14s free! Free parking on site. \nSunday entry from 7:00am for display vehicles. All vehicles must remain displayed until 2:30pm. \nA courtesy transfer bus for BCSV members & interstate guests will be available from the Driver Bus Lines depot and Lilydale Station – we’ll confirm timings soon. Alternatively\, Route 685 now operates every hour from Lilydale Station to Yarra Glen Racecourse. Timetable on Transport Victoria website. \nInspect some of the dozens of vehicles on display\, from vintage trucks\, buses and tractors\, to steam engines and older cars\, including a display by the Chrysler Restorers’ Club. \nBus operators who regularly take part include Driver Bus Lines\, Moonee Valley Coaches\, Dysons\, Ventura\, Diamond Coaches\, McKenzies\, Martyrs\, John Usher’s Invicta collection\, among several privately owned buses. \nThere will be kids amusements\, including face-painting and a jumping castle\, and also a Touch A Truck section where kids are able to hop into trucks and have a squiz how they all work. \nEnjoy live music all day\, rocker cover races\, trade stalls\, and of course delicious food and drink stalls. \nHCVCA will also draw the much anticipated Tool Box Raffle at approx 2pm – tickets just $2. \nVEHICLE OWNERS\nIf you’re bringing a bus or coach\, please register with BCSV Restoration Officer Steve Bayer – steve.bayer@bcsv.org.au. There’s no cost to display a vehicle and drivers also receive free entry to the display. \nThose bringing a truck or other commercial vehicle should make contact with the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) committee\nPam – treasurer@hcvca.com.au or\nFrank – president@hcvca.com.au\nOr call Russ on 0409 073 523 \nSET-UP SATURDAY\nVehicle owners are welcome to arrive on Saturday afternoon to set up. Camping is also available ($20 per person). Showers\, toilets and early morning breakfast will be available. \nBCSV members will have an opportunity to ride the Driver Classics convoy to Yarra Glen Racecourse on Saturday afternoon (returning via transfer bus). Details will be announced closer to the day. \n\nVehicle owners are also welcome to join the HCVCA for dinner Saturday evening in the Yarraview Dining Room. Expect raffle prizes\, a guest speaker\, tea and coffee\, a great meal and good company! Drinks available at bar prices. Meal will be heavily subsidized for HCVCA members. \nPlease book early as there is a minimum number required for the dinner to go ahead! Alternatively\, there’ll be a casual Pizza and BBQ dinner outside. \nThose wishing to attend dinner on Saturday night should book directly via the HCVCA using the contract information above.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/historic-commercial-vehicle-display-2025/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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SUMMARY:Yarra Glen Display 2025 - Members' Preview Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Want a chance to get some photos at the annual HCVCA Yarra Glen Display without the crowds? Would love to ride a couple of the many restored coaches in the Driver Classics Fleet? \nGary Driver from Driver Bus Lines has once again kindly invited BCSV members (& any guests from interstate) to come along on Set-Up Saturday. \nDriver Bus Lines will also provide transfers to/from the event for BCSV members on Display Day Sunday! \nBoth the members’ preview afternoon & display day transfer are provided free to BCSV members! New members welcome to join ahead of the display day weekend – https://bcsv.org.au/membership/ \nSET-UP SATURDAY\nA convoy of Driver Classics heritage vehicles will leave the Driver Bus Lines depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 1.00pm on Saturday 8th November. Arrive by 12:45pm. \nA second stop in Lilydale will also be available upon request. \nEmail secretary@bcsv.org.au if interested. \nUpon request on the day\, there can be opportunity to change vehicles in Lilydale or Coldstream on the way – chat to Gary and the other drivers before departing Mt Waverley. \nA current day coach will return attendees back to the depot around 5pm\, setting down at Lilydale Station enroute upon request. \nThe afternoon is free for both BCSV members and interstate guests and we thank Gary for the kind invite. \nDISPLAY DAY SUNDAY\nOn Sunday a transfer bus for BCSV members will depart the Driver Bus Lines depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 8:30am (arrive by 8:20am) and Lilydale Station at 9:20am (awaiting train from the City). \nThose boarding at Lilydale should wait at the 683 Warburton stop on Maroondah Hwy (near Captain K Fish & Chips). \nFor the general public\, McKenzie’s Route 685 now operates every hour from Lilydale to Yarra Glen on Sundays. \nThe return journey from the display\, using the heritage vehicles\, will leave Yarra Glen at 3pm with drop off at Lilydale Station by 3:45pm before travelling back to the depot in Mt Waverley\, arriving back around 4:30pm. \nAgain\, RSVPs appreciated via BCSV Secretary Paul Kennelly – secretary@bcsv.org.au
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/yarra-glen-display-2025-members-preview-afternoon/
LOCATION:Driver Bus Lines\, 45-53 Ricketts Road\, Mount Waverley\, Victoria\, 3149\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy,Vehicle Display
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SUMMARY:Scoresby Classic Bus Display 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Bus & Coach Society of Victoria are excited announce that the inaugural Scoresby Classic Bus Display will be held on Sunday 30th March at the National Steam Centre\, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd\, Scoresby. \n\n\nNo entry fee to National Steam Centre – but there is a donation box. \n\n\nThe event will commence around 11am and run until 4pm. It will consist of a bus & coach vehicle display across the decades along with joyrides on selected vehicles throughout the day. \n\n\nA shuttle bus will depart Glen Waverley Station (Bay 10\, 753 bay) throughout the day. A gold coin donation applies\, which will cover fuel costs. \n\nFROM GLEN WAVERLEY: 10:50am\, 11:35am\, 1:15pm & 2:15pm \nRETURN FROM SCORESBY: 12:55pm\, 1:55pm\, 2:55pm\, 3:55pm & 4:15pm \n\nRoutes 693 (Oakleigh – Belgrave via Ferntree Gully) & 753 (Glen Waverley – Boronia) also travel past the venue. \n \n\n\nShare our flyer around your depot meal room! – https://bcsv.org.au/…/uploads/BCSV-Scoresby2025flyer.pdf \nThis is a new event on the BCSV calendar & will be open to the general public. It will complement the annual HCVCA Yarra Glen display\, which will still take place each November. \n\n\nWe plan to model the day on the successful BusFest held by our counterparts from Sydney Bus Museum in recent years. Some 50 buses attended their November 2024 event\, a mix of vehicles owned by the museum\, operators and individuals. \n\n\nThose with very long memories may recall a few BusBQ rallies previously ran only for BCSV members and that when the Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club was in its previous location\, preserved buses did attend several of their major events back in the 1980s. \nThe Scoresby Classic Bus Day will take the place of our March Social Meeting. \n\n\nDISPLAYING A BUS or COACHWe warmly encourage owners of preserved and current vehicles to come along on the day – either operators or those BCSV members with privately owned buses. \n\n\nTo facilitate planning could those intending to attend with a bus please notify BCSV committee member Gary Driver of your intention to participate. His preferred contact method is by email – gdriver@drivergroup.com.au \n\n\nWe’d also welcome expressions of interest for those vehicle owners who would be happy to provide shuttle transfers from Glen Waverley or around the precinct for a gold-coin donation per passenger (to cover fuel costs). \n\n\nPrevious advice from Transport Safety Victoria is that the general public may travel on vehicles on heritage plates if operating on a donation/not-for-hire basis. \n\n\nPlease share this event with fellow preserved vehicle owners or to your friends\, family and any others you think may be interested in attending.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/scoresby-classic-bus-day-2025/
LOCATION:National Steam Centre\, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd\, Scoresby\, VIC\, 3179\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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SUMMARY:Historic Commercial Vehicle Display - Yarra Glen *NEW DATE*
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATE \nSadly the event will be postponed to the new year\, now to be held on SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2023 (HCVCA dinner on the 18th). This follows recent flooding in the area and another wet weekend ahead. \nThanks to HCVC (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of AUST.) and Yarra Glen Racecourse for arranging another date for us. \nMore time to give our buses and trucks some love over summer! \nA statement from HCVCA can be found on their Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/hcvca/posts/3398244760410711 \n========== \nDISPLAY DETAILS \nJoin the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) and BCSV (Bus and Coach Society of Victoria) for a relaxing day out at Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday 19 February enjoying the 41st Historic Commercial Vehicle Display\, with the HCVCA also celebrating their golden anniversary this year. \nEntry is $10 per person with under 14s free! Free parking on site. \nInspect some of the hundreds of vehicles on display\, from vintage trucks\, buses and tractors\, to steam engines and older cars. \nBus operators who regularly take part include Driver Bus Lines\, Moonee Valley Coaches\, Dysons\, Ventura\, Diamond Coaches\, John Usher’s Invicta collection\, among others. \nThere will be kids amusements\, including face-painting and a jumping castle\, and also a Touch A Truck section where kids are able to hop into trucks and have a squizz how they all work. \nEnjoy live music all day\, rocker cover races\, which always draws a huge crowd\, trade stalls\, and of course delicious food and drink stalls. \nHCVCA will also draw the much anticipated Tool Box Raffle at approx 2:30pm. \n========== \nDISPLAY DAY SHUTTLE BUS \nOn Sunday 19 February a transfer bus will depart the Driver Bus Lines depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 8:30am \n\nMontrose Bus & Coach will operate a second transfer bus from Lilydale Station at 9:20am.\nPlease be aware that there are works in the City Loop and between Camberwell & Box Hill which require catching an earlier train to meet the transfer bus at Lilydale. \n\nWe suggest:\n1 – Catch the 7:46am train from Flinders Street (direct to Richmond)\, arriving Camberwell at 8:01am\n2 – At Camberwell take an EXPRESS bus to Box Hill which will arrive in time for the 8;42am train to Lilydale (the express bus is not in the Public Transport Victoria journey planner)\n3 – Take the 8:42am Lilydale train at Box Hill and arrive Lilydale at 9:14am.\n4 – Look for the transfer bus supplied from Montrose Bus & Coach departing at 9:20am. This will depart from the 683/684 stop located on Maroondah Hwy (near Professionals Real Estate) \n\nIf you are unable to reach the City by 7:45am\, you can join us late morning by taking the 684 bus and changing to the 685 at Coldstream.\n1 – Take 684 bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal at 9:45am\, arriving Coldstream at 10:46am (touch off for a Zone 1+2 fare!)\n2 – Take 685 bus from Coldstream at 11;07am\n3 – Alight at Yarra Glen Racecourse at approx 11:20am \n\nAlternatively\, get a later train to Lilydale to connect with the 11am 685 departure (the 9:16am direct train from Flinders Street should meet the bus with transfers at Camberwell\, Box Hill and Ringwood) \n\nThe return transfer buses will depart from Yarra Glen shortly after 3pm\, returning to Lilydale by 3:45pm-4pm & Mt Waverley around 4:30pm. \n\n========== \n\nMEMBERS’ PREVIEW \n\nBCSV members should refer to their email sent Tuesday 14 February for details on the members’ preview on Saturday afternoon. \n\nAny interstate attendees are also welcome and can email Paul Kennelly (secretary@bcsv.org.au) for details \n\n========== \nBRINGING A VEHICLE? \nBUSES & COACHES\nOwners of preserved buses wishing to present their vehicles can contact BCSV Secretary Paul Kennelly via secretary@bcsv.org.au for further details\, or call him on (03) 9509 1593 \n\nParking is available from 3pm Saturday afternoon for those wishing to secure a prime position or group their fleet together. \n\n\nVehicles should arrive by 9am Sunday and must remain in position until 3pm on Sunday. \n\nTRUCKS & TRACTORS\nThose wishing to present preserved trucks\, tractors or other machinery should contact the HCVCA directly for bookings. \nContact one of the following people:\nRuss – 0409 073 523\nDave – 0412 063 357
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/historic-commercial-vehicle-display-2022-yarra-glen/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy,Vehicle Display
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220129T082000
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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:20191110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T164952
CREATED:20191030T053917Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Commercial Vehicle Display 2019 - Yarra Glen
DESCRIPTION:Join the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) and BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for a relaxing Sunday at Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday November 10 enjoying the 38th Historic Commercial Vehicle Display. \nEntry is $10 per person with under 14s free! Free parking on site. \nInspect some of the hundreds of vehicles on display\, from vintage trucks\, buses and tractors\, to steam engines and older cars. \nBus operators who regularly take part include Driver Bus Lines\, Moonee Valley Coaches\, Dysons\, Ventura\, Diamond Coaches\, John Usher’s Invicta collection\, among others. \nThere will be kids amusements\, including face-painting and a jumping castle\, and also a Touch A Truck section where kids are able to hop into trucks and have a squizz how they all work. \nEnjoy live music all day\, rocker cover races\, which always draws a huge crowd\, trade stalls\, and of course delicious food and drink stalls. \nHCVCA will also draw the much anticipated Tool Box Raffle at approx 2:30pm. \n========== \nSET-UP CONVOY & \nDISPLAY DAY SHUTTLE BUS \nOn Saturday 9 November Gary Driver has kindly invited BCSV members & interstate bus enthusiasts to sample the Driver Classics heritage fleet and get some photos at the set-up afternoon. Full details – https://www.facebook.com/events/2174646439503244/ \nOn Sunday 10 November a transfer bus will depart the Driver Bus Lines depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 8:30am and Lilydale Station at 9:15am (awaiting train from the City). \nThe return journey from the display\, using the heritage vehicles\, will leave Yarra Glen just after 3pm with drop off at Lilydale Station around 3:30pm before travelling back to the depot in Mt Waverley\, arriving back at 4:30pm. \n========== \nBRINGING A VEHICLE? \nBUSES & COACHES\nBus and coach operators with heritage vehicles will be formally invited by secretary Jason Blackman to present their vehicles with relevant details. \nOwners of preserved buses can contact Jason Blackman via secretary@bcsv.org.au for further details\, or call him on 0406 407 004. \nParking is available from 3pm Saturday afternoon for those wishing to secure a prime position or group their fleet together. Also note the dinner & overnight camping options below. \nVehicles must remain in position until 3pm on Sunday. \nTRUCKS & TRACTORS\nThose wishing to present preserved trucks\, tractors or other machinery should contact the HCVCA directly for bookings. \nContact one of the following people:\nAllan – 0425 718 191\nJeff – 0408 181 816\nShane – 0409 541 494 \nOtherwise contact Jeff Johnston\, Display Day Coordinator via vicepresident@hcvc.com.au \nParking is available from 3pm Saturday afternoon for those wishing to secure a prime position or group their fleet together. Also note the dinner & overnight camping options below. \nVehicles must remain in position until 3pm on Sunday. \nCAR CLUBS\nCar clubs are very welcome to attend. Please contact of the HCVCA organisers to advise an approximate number of vehicles likely to attend. \n========== \nSATURDAY NIGHT DINNER & CAMPING \nOn the Saturday night\, the HCVCA holds an annual dinner in the dining room of the Racecourse. This is always a fantastic night\, filled with good friends\, good food\, raffles\, and a guest speaker.\nTickets for this are $35 per person and MUST be pre-booked in advance by the 5th November. Payment before\, or on the night is OK\, by Cash or EFT. \nPlease call Cindy on 0427 684 989 for dinner bookings \nFor those staying at Yarra Glen overnight\, a $20 camping fee applies.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/historic-commercial-vehicle-display-2019-yarra-glen/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191109T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191109T170000
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CREATED:20191030T051606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T034609Z
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SUMMARY:Yarra Glen display sneak-peek afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Keen to ride some of the Driver Classics heritage fleet? \nInterested in getting some shots at Yarra Glen before the buses are parked and without the crowds? \nGot other plans for Sunday 10 November? \nOr maybe you just live and breath buses? \nGary Driver is once again inviting BCSV members to ride the convoy of restored Driver Classics’ buses and coaches to Yarra Glen on the afternoon of Saturday 9 November. \nInterstate guests coming down for the main display are also welcome to join us. \nThe convoy will depart the Driver Bus Lines depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley at 12:30pm. \nThe convoy of Driver Heritage vehicles will leave the Driver depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 12.30pm on Saturday 10th November. \nA second stop in Lilydale will also be available. Email tours@bcsv.org.au if interested. \nAttendees will need to find their own way to the depot – nearby options by bus include:\n* 693 & 742 along Ferntree Gully Rd\n* 703 & 737 along Blackburn Rd\n* 733 along Stephensons Rd \nThere will be an opportunity to change vehicles in Lilydale on the way. \nA current day coach will return attendees to the depot around 5pm\, setting down at Lilydale Station enroute upon request. \nThe afternoon is free for both BCSV members and interstate guests and we thank Gary for the kind invite. \nDetails about the main HCVCA Historic Commercial Vehicle Display on Sunday 10 November can be found on the separate event page – https://www.facebook.com/events/383576758960693/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/yarra-glen-display-sneak-peek-afternoon/
LOCATION:Driver Bus Lines\, 45-53 Ricketts Road\, Mount Waverley\, Victoria\, 3149\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Mini-Tour,Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy,Vehicle Display
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190126
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181111T150000
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SUMMARY:Historic Commercial Vehicle Display 2018 - Yarra Glen
DESCRIPTION:Join the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) and BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for a relaxing Sunday at Yarra Glen Racecourse on November 11 enjoying the 37th Historic Commercial Vehicle Display. Gates open to the public at 9am with vehicles in position until 3pm. \nEntry is $10 per person with under 14s free! Free parking on site. \nInspect some of the hundreds of vehicles on display\, from vintage trucks\, buses and tractors\, to steam engines and older cars. \nBus operators who regularly take part include Driver Bus Lines\, Moonee Valley Coaches\, Dysons\, Ventura\, Diamond Coaches\, John Usher’s Invicta collection\, among others. \nThere will be kids amusements\, including face-painting and a jumping castle\, and also a Touch A Truck section where kids are able to hop into trucks and have a squizz how they all work. There will be live music all day\, rocker cover races\, which always draws a huge crowd\, trade stalls\, and of course delicious food and drink stalls. \nHCVCA will also draw the much anticipated Tool Box Raffle at approx 2:30pm. \n========== \nSET-UP DAY CONVOY & DISPLAY DAY TRANSFER SHUTTLE BUS\n\nDriver Bus Lines has once again invited BCSV members (& any interstate guests) to ride on the set-up day convoy and be picked up on the display day onboard the pristine “Driver Classics” heritage fleet. FREE! \n\nThe BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria are grateful for this offer from Gary Driver. \n\n\n \n\n\nSATURDAY 10/11 – SET-UP DAY CONVOY \n\n\nThe convoy of Driver Heritage vehicles will leave the Driver depot in Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 12.30pm on Saturday 10th November. \n\n\n \n\n\nThere will be an opportunity to change vehicles on the way. If anyone wishes to board at Lilydale\, please email tours@bcsv.org.au \n\n\n \n\n\nA current day coach will return attendees to the depot at around 5pm\, setting down at Lilydale Station upon request. \n\n\n \n\n\nSUNDAY 11/11 – DISPLAY DAY TRANSFER SHUTTLE BUSES \n\n\nOn the Sunday\, members can join the transfer coach at the Driver depot at about 8.30am. \n\n\n \n\n\nIt will stop at Lilydale Station enroute to pick up members who have travelled by train from the city\, meeting the service arriving Lilydale at 9.14am. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe return journey from the display\, using the heritage vehicles\, will leave Yarra Glen at about 3pm with drop off at Lilydale Station around 3:30pm before travelling back to the depot. \nA second coach\, from Firefly Coaches\, will depart Southern Cross Station at 8:30am\, leaving from the 216/219 stop outside Coles in Spencer St\, just north of Lonsdale St. The coach will return from Yarra Glen around 3pm\, returning to Southern Cross by 5pm.\n \n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\nThose wishing to travel on either the convoy or display day transfer can email tours@bcsv.org.au to reserve their spot. \n\n\n\nALTERNATIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORT\n\n\nThose wishing to catch public transport to Yarra Glen should note that the Route 685 bus from Lilydale only provides a limited service on Sundays. \n\n========== \nBRINGING A VEHICLE?\nBUSES & COACHES \nBus and coach operators with heritage vehicles will be formally invited by secretary Jason Blackman to present their vehicles with relevant details. \nOwners of preserved buses can contact Jason Blackman via secretary@bcsv.org.au for further details\, or call him on 0406 407 004. \nParking is available from 3pm Saturday afternoon for those wishing to secure a prime position or group their fleet together. Also note the dinner & overnight camping options below. \nVehicles must remain in position until 3pm on Sunday. \nTRUCKS & TRACTORS \nThose wishing to present preserved trucks\, tractors or other machinery should contact the HCVCA directly for bookings. \nContact one of the following people:\nShane – 0409 541 494\nCindy – 0427 684 989\nAllan – 0425 718 191\nJeff – 0408 181 816 \nOtherwise contact Jeff Johnston\, Display Day Coordinator via vicepresident@hcvc.com.au \nParking is available from 3pm Saturday afternoon for those wishing to secure a prime position or group their fleet together. Also note the dinner & overnight camping options below. \nVehicles must remain in position until 3pm on Sunday. \nCAR CLUBS\nCar clubs are very welcome to attend. Please contact of the HCVCA organisers to advise an approximate number of vehicles likely to attend. \n========== \nSATURDAY NIGHT DINNER & CAMPING\nOn the Saturday night\, the HCVCA holds an annual dinner in the dining room of the Racecourse. This is always a fantastic night\, filled with good friends\, good food\, raffles\, and a guest speaker. \nTickets for this are $30 per person and MUST be pre-booked in advance by the 5th November. Payment before\, or on the night is OK\, by Cash or EFT. Please call Cindy on 0427 684 989 or Allan on 0425 718 191 for dinner bookings. \nFor those staying at Yarra Glen overnight\, a $20 camping fee applies.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/hcvcadisplay2018/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T164952
CREATED:20171007T093801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134428Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171112T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T164952
CREATED:20171007T013630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134729Z
UID:2684-1510477200-1510502400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:HCVCA Historic Commerical Vehicle Show 2017
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds joined the HCVC (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of AUST.) and BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for a relaxing Sunday at Yarra Glen Racecourse looking over dozens upon dozens of restored trucks\, buses\, tractors and assorted machinery at the 36th annual Historic Commercial Vehicle Display. \nEntry was just $10\, with kids under 14 free! \nParking and food was available onsite. \nDriver Bus Lines also offered a modern transfer vehicle departing their depot on Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley around 8:30am\, stopping enroute at Lilydale to collect those off the 9:14am train arrival. \nPassengers returned home at 3pm onboard the vast array of vehicles in the Driver Classics hertiage fleet\, dropping off at Lilydale about 3:30pm and arriving back to Mt Waverley by 4:30pm. \nMcKenzies 685 bus also serves Yarra Glen but operates to a limited timetable on Sundays. \nMembers were reminded not forget their wallet\, plenty of interesting books\, merchandise and bric & brac on sale! \nIf you have a bus or coach you’d like to display\, email BCSV Secretary Paul Kennelly via secretary@bcsv.org.au or call (03) 9509 1593. \nTruck owners should contact the HCVCA directly – contact Jeff Johnston\, Display Day Coordinator via vicepresident@hcvc.com.au or call 0408 181 816.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/hcvca-historic-commerical-vehicle-show-2017/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy,Vehicle Display
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T164952
CREATED:20160710T090528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T091747Z
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SUMMARY:HCVCA Historical Commerical Vehicle Display 2016
DESCRIPTION:The annual HCVCA Historic Commerical Vehicle Display Day was held at Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday November 13 2016. \nHundreds enjoyed a day out looking at dozens upon dozens of beautifully restored trucks\, buses\, machinery and other historic vehicles. People chatted with the owners\, got tips for your projects and gained inspiration for your next dream vehicle. \nEntry was $10\, kids under 14 Free. \nDriver Bus Lines provided return shuttle bus transport from Mt Waverley & Lilydale. Otherwise there was ample onsite parking. \nBCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria members can enjoy a free BBQ lunch in conjunction with the team at Driver Bus Lines \nFor the rest\, there were ample food options on site.\n\nBus and coach owners should chat to Paul Kennelly (secretary@bcsv.org.au) for details on presenting their vehicle for the next display.\n \nFor all other commercial vehicles\, make contact with the HCVCA directly. Details – http://www.hcvc.com.au/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/hcvca-display-2016/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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