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Yarra Glen Display 2025 - Members' Preview Afternoon
2025-11-08 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Driver Bus Lines, 45-53 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley, Victoria, 3149, Australia
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?
Gary Driver from Driver Bus Lines has once again kindly invited BCSV members (& any guests from interstate) to come along on Set-Up Saturday.
Driver Bus Lines will also provide transfers to/from the event for BCSV members on Display Day Sunday!
Both 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/
SET-UP SATURDAY
A 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.
A second stop in Lilydale will also be available upon request.
Email secretary@bcsv.org.au if interested.
Upon 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.
A current day coach will return attendees back to the depot around 5pm, setting down at Lilydale Station enroute upon request.
The afternoon is free for both BCSV members and interstate guests and we thank Gary for the kind invite.
DISPLAY DAY SUNDAY
On 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).
Those boarding at Lilydale should wait at the 683 Warburton stop on Maroondah Hwy (near Captain K Fish & Chips).
For the general public, McKenzie’s Route 685 now operates every hour from Lilydale to Yarra Glen on Sundays.
The 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.
Again, RSVPs appreciated via BCSV Secretary Paul Kennelly – secretary@bcsv.org.au

Historic Commercial Vehicle Display 2025 - Yarra Glen
2025-11-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen, Victoria, 3775, Australia
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.
Public gates open from 9am to 3pm. Entry is $10 per person with under 14s free! Free parking on site.
Sunday entry from 7:00am for display vehicles. All vehicles must remain displayed until 2:30pm.
A 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.
Inspect 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.
Bus 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.
There 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.
Enjoy live music all day, rocker cover races, trade stalls, and of course delicious food and drink stalls.
HCVCA will also draw the much anticipated Tool Box Raffle at approx 2pm – tickets just $2.
VEHICLE OWNERS
If 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.
Those bringing a truck or other commercial vehicle should make contact with the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) committee
Pam – treasurer@hcvca.com.au or
Frank – president@hcvca.com.au
Or call Russ on 0409 073 523
SET-UP SATURDAY
Vehicle 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.
BCSV 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.

Vehicle 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.
Please 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.
Those wishing to attend dinner on Saturday night should book directly via the HCVCA using the contract information above.

BCSV November meeting: Australian Buses of the '60s & '70s
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot), 8 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia
Our next Sunday social meeting will be held on Sunday 16 November at 3pm to 5pm. Geoff Foster and Paul Kennelly will take a detailed look back at Australian Buses of the ’60s & ’70s.
Each meeting ends with afternoon tea and a chance to catch up on the latest industry gossip.
We are pleased to advise that the meeting will be return to our usual venue at Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn at 8 Wallen Rd, near the corner of Power St.
Alight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away.
For those driving, there is usually parking next door at Wallen Rd Reserve / Leonda by the Yarra.

BCSV February Overnight Tour: Gippsland
2026-02-07 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00
Expressions of Interest for our February 2026 overnight tour to Gippsland remain open. The tour is scheduled for Saturday 7 February & Sunday 8 February.
We 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.
A group booking for motel accommodation will be made for Bairnsdale on the Saturday night. Twin share rooms and queen beds will be available.
Late 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.
