Merseyside Transport Trust

[gka472l]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust

(15/07/2013 14:31)St Helens Rider Wrote:  

(15/07/2013 11:18)gka472l Wrote:  Pics from the day!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/set...642450465/

You got me to the side of L501 at Ormskirk - apologies for being in the way mate. I was just about to set a snap myself I think at the time.

I presume North Western 651 must have come up later as I didn't see it at the Rally Site when I was there around 10:30-11:00.

Lol...no worries, I was the crew member on the bus, I sold you your programme!

[YN05 WKE]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust
Some of my pictures are on my flikr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysbuses13/

Nice to see so many happy faces and good comments i was guarding on the Park & Rides between 1000 to 1230 on L835 and then 1330 to 1430 and 1530 to 1715 on Park & Ride on 1836 (1836 was L835 replacement due to it not starting on the runway)

Anyway hope everyone enjoyed it nice to see Bury 116, Merseybus 2122 & MPTE 1788 & 1003 being there among others and really nice to see so many people talking a keen intrest

[YN05 WKE]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust
St Helens Rider I know we have met before I spoke to you once or twice last year on the 34 to Leigh and also I spoke to you briefly on last years Southport tours when I was mostly trying to get people to have a ride

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust

(15/07/2013 18:20)gka472l Wrote:  

(15/07/2013 14:31)St Helens Rider Wrote:  

(15/07/2013 11:18)gka472l Wrote:  Pics from the day!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/set...642450465/

You got me to the side of L501 at Ormskirk - apologies for being in the way mate. I was just about to set a snap myself I think at the time.

I presume North Western 651 must have come up later as I didn't see it at the Rally Site when I was there around 10:30-11:00.

Lol...no worries, I was the crew member on the bus, I sold you your programme!

Good to be able to put a face to a name. I was there with mum who as soon as I said there was canals involved in the pub tour wanted to join me and after getting my snaps at The Shed/Rally Site, we both enjoyed a relaxing drink at Heatons Bridge and The Farmers Arms. We both certainly enjoyed the Farmers Arms with the swing bridge. Covered both interests as she likes canal boats and I obviously like my buses although she appreciated a ride on St Helens 29 to Bickerstaffe and back.

[YN05 WKE]

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Info from The MTT Facebook page...

On Sunday the Merseyside Transport Trust will be providing a FREE Classic Bus Service from the Pier Head to the Vintage Festival at Speke Hall.

The number 72 bus will leave from near the Museum of Liverpool at the Pier Head (Mann Island) at 20mins past each hour between 10.20am and 4.20pm, with buses departing from Speke Hall at 11.20am and then 20mins past each hour until the last bus which leaves Speke Hall at 5.20pm. The trip aboard the classic buses from the 1950s and 60s takes approximately 45 minutes depending on the city’s traffic and is FREE.

From the Pier Head the 72 bus will travel via James Street, Lord Street, North John Street, Victoria Street, St.John’s Lane, St.George’s Place, Lime Street, Renshaw Street, Leece Street, Hardman Street, Myrtle Street, Catharine Street, Princes Avenue, Croxteth Road, Ullet Road, Smithdown Road, Allerton Road, Menlove Avenue, Hillfoot Road, Speke Hall Road, Speke Hall Avenue to Speke Hall. If you stick your hand out, you can get aboard the classic bus at any of the usual bus stops.

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust

(15/07/2013 20:40)E208 WBG Wrote:  St Helens Rider I know we have met before I spoke to you once or twice last year on the 34 to Leigh and also I spoke to you briefly on last years Southport tours when I was mostly trying to get people to have a ride

I was on the Park & Ride around 1030 on I think it was L835 (1836 at that point was still at Rally Site) which I know you was on. I need to get some heritage stuff in given the stuff I have to contend with in the week lol.

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust

(15/07/2013 21:20)E208 WBG Wrote:  Info from The MTT Facebook page...

On Sunday the Merseyside Transport Trust will be providing a FREE Classic Bus Service from the Pier Head to the Vintage Festival at Speke Hall.

The number 72 bus will leave from near the Museum of Liverpool at the Pier Head (Mann Island) at 20mins past each hour between 10.20am and 4.20pm, with buses departing from Speke Hall at 11.20am and then 20mins past each hour until the last bus which leaves Speke Hall at 5.20pm. The trip aboard the classic buses from the 1950s and 60s takes approximately 45 minutes depending on the city’s traffic and is FREE.

From the Pier Head the 72 bus will travel via James Street, Lord Street, North John Street, Victoria Street, St.John’s Lane, St.George’s Place, Lime Street, Renshaw Street, Leece Street, Hardman Street, Myrtle Street, Catharine Street, Princes Avenue, Croxteth Road, Ullet Road, Smithdown Road, Allerton Road, Menlove Avenue, Hillfoot Road, Speke Hall Road, Speke Hall Avenue to Speke Hall. If you stick your hand out, you can get aboard the classic bus at any of the usual bus stops.

What vehicles are planned for Sunday?

[YN05 WKE]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust
As far as I am aware it should be A267 & A36 with 1 Atlantean spare but I am not 100% sure my self I know im guarding on one on the day but no idea what unfortunatly but when I know i will let you know

[SNL 824]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust

(15/07/2013 21:20)E208 WBG Wrote:  Info from The MTT Facebook page...

On Sunday the Merseyside Transport Trust will be providing a FREE Classic Bus Service from the Pier Head to the Vintage Festival at Speke Hall.

The number 72 bus will leave from near the Museum of Liverpool at the Pier Head (Mann Island) at 20mins past each hour between 10.20am and 4.20pm, with buses departing from Speke Hall at 11.20am and then 20mins past each hour until the last bus which leaves Speke Hall at 5.20pm. The trip aboard the classic buses from the 1950s and 60s takes approximately 45 minutes depending on the city’s traffic and is FREE.

From the Pier Head the 72 bus will travel via James Street, Lord Street, North John Street, Victoria Street, St.John’s Lane, St.George’s Place, Lime Street, Renshaw Street, Leece Street, Hardman Street, Myrtle Street, Catharine Street, Princes Avenue, Croxteth Road, Ullet Road, Smithdown Road, Allerton Road, Menlove Avenue, Hillfoot Road, Speke Hall Road, Speke Hall Avenue to Speke Hall. If you stick your hand out, you can get aboard the classic bus at any of the usual bus stops.

Thanks for the update - that was another really good day out last year - seem to recall it was 1111 and 1236 on the shuttle. Unfortunately I'll be away this weekend so will miss this year.

[YN05 WKE]

RE: Merseyside Transport Trust
SNL 824 Dont forget from the Following Sunday (28/07/13) The Southport tours are back with the first bus leaving Southport Pier at 1200 more info ontimes will be available soon tours will be in the hands of 1449 & 1551 once again.

tours run on the following dates:
Sunday 28th July 2013
Sunday 04th August 2013
Sunday 11th August 2013
Sunday 18th August 2013
Sunday 25th August 2013
Monday 26th August 2013