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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 May Meeting: Buses of Italy & Canada
DESCRIPTION:Our next BCSV social meeting will be at the Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn on Sunday 18th May at 3pm. Geoff Foster present a pictorial presentation on buses of Italy and Canada from his 2024 adventure. \nEach meeting concludes around 5pm with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip. \nBoth members and guests are welcome to attend\, free admission. RSVP appreciated by the Facebook event page or email to secretary@bcsv.org.au \nLOCATION\nOur bi-monthly Sunday meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum\, 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/may-meeting-italy-canada/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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SUMMARY:BCSV AGM 2025 + Driver Bus Lines over the decades
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Bus and Coach Society of Victoria (BCSV) Annual General Meeting is to be held on Sunday 21st September at the Driver Bus Lines Depot\, 45 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 3pm – note change of venue. \n\n\nAfter the AGM proceedings\, Paul Kennelly will present “Driver Bus Lines over the decades“ looking back at nearly 95 years of this iconic bus operation in Melbourne’s south-east\, with Gary and Daryl Driver present to share special comments and insights. \n\n\nBoth members and guests are welcome\, free admission. Members must be paid up for 2025/2026 to vote in the election of committee members. \n\nELECTIONS\nElections for the Committee will be conducted at the AGM along with the presentation of the annual and financial reports. Vacant positions include:\nExecutive Positions: \n\nPresident\nDeputy President\nSecretary\nTreasurer\n\nOfficers: \n\nAssistant Secretary\nTours Organiser\nHistorical Research (Heritage/Archive)\nMembership\nRestoration\nSafety\nPublications Editor\nSocial Media\nWebsite & Virtual Museum Content\n\n\nWe’d also welcome those who wish to join us as general committee members. \n\n\nAs always members are encouraged to put themselves forward if they believe they can make a contribution to the Society\, particularly helping us organise tours. \n\nNOMINATION FORMS\nNomination forms have been emailed to members ahead of the AGM. They can be downloaded from our website:\nDOC – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_notice.doc\n\nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_notice.pdf \n\nPROXY FORMS\nMembers who are unable to attend the AGM may nominate a proxy by way of a form which clearly identifies the name of the member’s proxy and is signed by the member.\nTo assist members\, an example proxy form has been prepared.\nDOC – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_proxy-form.docx\nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_proxy-form.pdf\n\nProxy forms should be declared by your nominated proxy at the commencement of the AGM. Digital copies will be accepted at secretary@bcsv.org.au up to 24 hours before the meeting time i.e.\, by 3pm on Saturday 20th September 2025. \n\nMEMBERSHIP RENEWALS\nFor those yet to renew their membership\, see https://bcsv.org.au/membership/\n\nAGM LOCATION\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, we will be relocating our AGM to the Driver Bus Lines depot\, 45 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley.\n\nNearby bus options include Route 693 on Ferntree Gully Rd (connect via Oakleigh) or Route 703 on Blackburn Rd (connect via Syndal or Clayton)\, both around 10 minutes walk from the depot. Ample parking is available along Ricketts Rd. \nNB: Route 737 is not travelling via Syndal currently due to ongoing SRL works\, however it will still stop at Avonhurst Dr/Blackburn Rd (near Ricketts Rd). Also be aware of rail replacement on the Belgrave/Lilydale and Sunbury Lines. \n\n\nAFTERNOON TEA\nEach meeting concludes with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip.\n\nMODEL RULES\nA copy of the BCSV model rules can be found on our website – https://bcsv.org.au/about/model-rules/\nWe encourage all members planning to nominate to familiarise themselves with the model rules ahead of the AGM
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-agm-2025-driver-bus-lines-over-the-decades/
LOCATION:Driver Bus Lines\, 45-53 Ricketts Road\, Mount Waverley\, Victoria\, 3149\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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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: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:BCSV November meeting: Australian Buses of the '60s & '70s
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach meeting ends with afternoon tea and a chance to catch up on the latest industry gossip. \nWe 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. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away. \nFor those driving\, there is usually parking next door at Wallen Rd Reserve / Leonda by the Yarra.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-meeting-australian-buses-of-the-60s-70s/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T170000
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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/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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