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Post by timelesstable on Sept 28, 2010 16:30:46 GMT 1
This years running day will be on SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER This year the static exhibits will be parked on the Coach Street Car Park in Skipton. There is a regular service to Bolton Abbey, full details see the Aire Valley web site: www.avtg.co.uk/80336/info.php?p=3 |
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Post by sharksmith on Oct 10, 2010 22:14:13 GMT 1
I know a few people on here were planning to attend this rally today. Just wondered what you folks thought.
What was your star of the show, what did you think of the new venue and what was your favorite journey.
For me, bearing in mind the theme of this year's rally was coaching, my favorite was the Crosville Bristol RE coach TFM267K which looks great in the NBC dual purpose livery.
I like the Coach Street car park as a venue to maximise facilities and parking but did think that maybe it was still a little cramped. Maybe a solution would be to have the cars on display at Bolton Abbey railway station and the buses in Skipton.
Favorite journey has to be the run up to Bolton Abbey on former WYPYE 5003, a beautiful summers day and great scenery with the wind in what's left my hair, short of the sea this has to be what open top buses are created for.
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Post by Matty on Oct 10, 2010 22:35:05 GMT 1
I was planning on attending this rally a few months ago, but when I found out that HJC were running on the KWVR I jumped to the chance and rode round all day on PFN 858
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 11, 2010 8:30:25 GMT 1
I was there is was a really good day. Good event and even better weather.
Loads of exhibits plenty of variety to ride on and plenty of places to go.
For me the ability to have 3 Albion Motors in one day, now that does takes some doing.
Dewsbury Bus Museums Valiant TWY 8 there and back, Greg's Valkyrin GWT 630 between Skipton and Bolton Abbey via Embassy. Final one was 811 BWR Trevor's Bristol SUL4A, based on an Albion Nimbus, this has an Albion Engine. This took me up the B6265 to Rylstone and back.
I also enjoyed the short trip to Kildwick on 466 FTJ Ex Rawtenstall 1958 Leyland Tiger Cub, along with a number of Transdev drivers on their break
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 11, 2010 19:31:12 GMT 1
I was planning on attending this rally a few months ago, but when I found out that HJC were running on the KWVR I jumped to the chance and rode round all day on PFN 858 Is that one a proper 3 pedal AEC or a semi-auto? |
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Post by Matty on Oct 11, 2010 19:41:08 GMT 1
AEC 11.3 Litre Engine with Syncromesh Gearbox
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Post by olympian on Oct 11, 2010 20:04:26 GMT 1
It was good with all the different bus services.
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 12, 2010 16:46:18 GMT 1
It was good with all the different bus services. Let's hope some more scheduled for the near future are as good |
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 13, 2010 7:04:03 GMT 1
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Post by Burnside on Oct 13, 2010 13:16:12 GMT 1
I agree the event was well organised, but must admit my disappointment at the lack of stalls.
Had a great day though.
Journeys made:
Skipton - Gargrave = B144RWY
Gargrave - Skipton = B144RWY
Skipton - Bolton Abbey (Via A59) = OTT43
Bolton Abbey - Skipton (via Embsay) = NCK338J
Skipton - Gargrave = HVH472D
Gargrave - Skipton = HVH472D
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 13, 2010 20:42:15 GMT 1
The lack of stalls was down to some local street on or off street trading laws in Skipton.
I believe the organisers are looking at an alternative site in Skipton for next year which isn't owned by the local authority.
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Post by Burnside on Oct 14, 2010 15:05:23 GMT 1
Why not have the stalls up at Bolton Abbey?
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 14, 2010 17:42:43 GMT 1
Why not have the stalls up at Bolton Abbey? Don't know the answer to that one. I know in the past parking was a problem there |
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Post by sharksmith on Oct 4, 2011 22:05:14 GMT 1
Just a plug for this excellent running day which is this coming Sunday 9th October from 10am. A slight change to last year see the static exhibits, as last year, in the Coach Street car park in Skipton town centre but the running buses are this year based at Bolton Abbey Railway Station. A network of services will as usual operate between Skipton bus station and Bolton Abbey Railway Station and also to a variety of destinations around the Yorkshire Dales. Feeder services will run from Bradford Nelson Street at 8.45 via Saltaire, Bingley, Keighley, Steeton & Kildwick and 9.00 via Shipley, Guiseley, Burley & Ilkley. More details available on the Aire Valley Transport Group website at www.avtg.co.uk/80336/info.php?p=1If you've never attended before I can highly recommend it. |
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Post by Danny on Oct 5, 2011 21:22:13 GMT 1
I was planning on attending this rally a few months ago, but when I found out that HJC were running on the KWVR I jumped to the chance and rode round all day on PFN 858 It hasn't been said they are yet. |
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Post by Matty on Oct 5, 2011 21:39:11 GMT 1
I was planning on attending this rally a few months ago, but when I found out that HJC were running on the KWVR I jumped to the chance and rode round all day on PFN 858 It hasn't been said they are yet. Neither have I this year... |
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Post by Matty on Oct 7, 2011 19:37:30 GMT 1
I will be attending this years rally hopefully.
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Post by Danny on Oct 9, 2011 18:52:22 GMT 1
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 9, 2011 19:38:48 GMT 1
I will be attending this years rally hopefully. Did you enjoy your trip to Ilkley on PJX 35? |
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Post by Matty on Oct 9, 2011 19:44:13 GMT 1
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 11, 2011 18:51:08 GMT 1
So will we be seeing you behind the wheel of one of these? |
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Post by Matty on Oct 11, 2011 19:18:50 GMT 1
No, not unless they are easier than a Javelin to drive...
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Post by timelesstable on Oct 11, 2011 19:48:09 GMT 1
No, not unless they are easier than a Javelin to drive... Although there is no power steering on PJX35 at least you get synchromesh on second, third and top. |
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Post by relentlessturd on Oct 14, 2011 21:51:32 GMT 1
So some people did see the wonderful L648 PWR! I was amongst the guys who took that over, and boy did she drive nicely; 53mph most of the way!!
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Post by sharksmith on Jul 7, 2012 10:20:41 GMT 1
I've just come across the disappointing news on the Aire Valley Transport Group website that this years running day scheduled for October 14 has been cancelled due to a 'problem with the site'.
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