500 Group Annual Teesside Running Day 2018
500 Group Annual Teesside Running Day 2018
Well, as 2017 approaches its end, there's a new rally season ahead - and for many, the first truly North East-based event is the Annual Teesside Running Day.
The 2018 event is currently pencilled in for Sunday 22nd April.
As with previous years, the main 'hub' will be the South Side of the Transport Bridge (the Middlesbrough side) with buses running to the Bus Station and Stockton amongst other destinations.
After the shortage of Group vehicles at the 2017 event, it is expected that at least 2 will be in attendance at the 2018 one - H106 for its fourth appearance and 99 making a welcoming return after missing the 2017 season due to mechanical issues. There, may, however be a surprise appearance - more on that closer to the time
Don't forget this is next Sunday.
At this present time, 23 preserved vehicles are booked to attend. As with the last two years, six routes will be operated.
Further to my original post, the surprise appearance I hinted at was to be the appearance of our Leyland PD2 H240 (JVN 40E) which made its first public appearance at the Stockton depot open day last Sunday. However, it is unlikely to put in an appearance, leaving H106 and 99 to represent the Group. This is likely to be the last Running Day to feature just two of the Group's fleet.
(15 Apr 2018, 12:30 pm)Adrian Really good day out this is, if anybody hasn't been before. The weather has been perfect for the last two of them as well, so lets hope for more of the same next weekend!
(15 Apr 2018, 12:30 pm)Adrian Really good day out this is, if anybody hasn't been before. The weather has been perfect for the last two of them as well, so lets hope for more of the same next weekend!
Don’t forget this takes place tomorrow!
23 vehicles are currently expected to be in attendance and use - including our own H106 and 98. Also expected is former OK Motor Services LFT5X - the example due to attend 2 years ago but had to drop out at the last minute.
This has been posted on the Busesnortheast group on Facebook with the routes.
Its the Teesside 500 Group Classic Bus Running Day tomorrow (22nd April)
Everything is now in place and we will be at the Tees Transporter Bridge from 10.00
We now have 25 confirmed buses and coaches
We have Eight routes:
‘O’ Transporter – Middlesbrough BS – Stockton HS – Norton Green
11 Transport – Middlesbrough BS – Thornaby –Stockton High St (‘he Back Ack’)
42 Transporter – Middlesbrough BS – Newport Bridge – Billingham Green – Noron Green – Stockton HS
47 Transporter – Middlesbrough BS – Thornaby– Stockton HS – Yarm TH
92 Transporter – South Bank – Eston – Transporter – (circular)
212 Transporter –Stockton HS – Norton –Billingham (Circular)
X19 Transporter Stockton HS (via A66) – Yarm –A19 – Transporter (Circular)
The Country Bus tour – Transporter – Great Ayton Green – Stokesley HS – A19 – Transporter
We have a good selection of North East buses and coaches for your delight as well as entries from West Yorkshire, Lancashire- Cumberland and Scotland and of course the OK Tiger
All this is FREE to ride, Donations can be accepted
Please come along – let your children ride a double deck bus – a rare treat on Teesside these days
our Registered Charity Number 1175569
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Going off past years it's usually around 11.
First shuttle bus from the Transporter will be leaving at 11.
First departure from Stockton is scheduled for 10.45
Last departure from the Transporter will be the usual 17.00
As it stands, the last 212 journey is expected back at the Transporter at 1706 (presently set to be Metrobus 3501), while the last 42 is due back at 1709 (N703LTN)
The starting times are from posts on our Facebook Group ‘The Teesside 500 Group’. The aforementioned last journeys and allocated vehicles are from internal emails between the volunteers and, as always with this event, the vehicles are subject to available on the day.
I shall be in my usual role of inspector/dispatcher at the Transporter until half 1. Programmes, as usual, will be on sale on this year’s Control Vehicle - newly converted Stagecoach MAN Trainer 22074.
As it stands, the sun is shining so here’s hoping it stays that way and everyone enjoys what is usually the highlight of the North East Rally Season.
Good day there as always, thanks to Dan for this morning, saved about an hour there.
Photos linked below with a few extra thrown in.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ten6083/shares/L79MH9
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Enjoyable day as always. This is easily the premier bus rally in the region.
Also, a big shout-out to BridgeNorth. It can't be cheap (or easy) bringing the Transporter Bridge back from Arizona to provide the backdrop to the 500 Group Running Day, but they manage to do so on a yearly basis.
(22 Apr 2018, 7:02 pm)MurdnunoC
Enjoyable day as always. This is easily the premier bus rally in the region.
Also, a big shout-out to BridgeNorth. It can't be cheap (or easy) bringing the Transporter Bridge back from Arizona to provide the backdrop to the 500 Group Running Day, but they manage to do so on a yearly basis.
(22 Apr 2018, 7:02 pm)MurdnunoC
Enjoyable day as always. This is easily the premier bus rally in the region.
Also, a big shout-out to BridgeNorth. It can't be cheap (or easy) bringing the Transporter Bridge back from Arizona to provide the backdrop to the 500 Group Running Day, but they manage to do so on a yearly basis.