Anth's Bus Scene
The 500 Group are a Teesside based preservation group with the aim of preserving, restoring and running some of Teesside's forgotten Buses
We are a self funded volunteer based group with a vast amount of history within the group we are always looking for new members to join us
So if your interest is Classic, Heritage or Vintage buses, our rally calendar takes us on various trips throughout the north of england
If you fancy getting ya hands dirty then the restoration team and helping to restore Teesside's remaining historic bus fleet
Or if your interests are simply buses from all angles then our monthly meetings and bi-monthly magazine will interest you
Please get in touch at rkidd147@tiscali.co.uk
Kirkby Stephens 12-04-2009
544 along side another Northeast legend stand on display at Kirkby Stephens it was intended that 544 was to run various shuttles throughout the day however us loosing part of an exhaust on route put an end to this however 544 made it home and the added noise and thrash certainly got us noticed as we passed through the narrow streets of Kirkby and Brough
Transporter Bridge Running Day 2008
544 takes a break between shuttle runs during The 500 Group's annual running day on approach the another historic Teesside feature The Transporter Bridge
The Transporter Bridge Running Day 2008
The groups 544 takes a break between shuttles and is passed by another vintage vehicle supporting the groups running day
The Transporter Bridge Running Day 2008
544 with sister model from The Chesterfield 123 group pick up passengers during shuttle runs between Transporter Bridge - Middlesbrough Bus Station and Stockton High Street
The Transporter Bridge Running Day 2008
The 500 groups oldest vehicle Dennis Loline 99 picks up passengers for the shuttle services at Transporter Bridge Middlesbrough
Tyne Tees Rally 2008
The Tyne Tees Rally is actually a combined bus and truck event which starts at The Teesside Leisure Park heads north towards Durham with a half way - meeting point at Chester - le - Street and continues north to South Shields here 2 of the groups 4 vehicles provided transport on a very cold and wet day still well supported by the groups members dispite the weather conditions
Tyne Tees 2008
99 and 544 on display at South Shields shortly after arriving from taking part fo the convouy from Teesside Leisure Park - to South Shields via Durham and Chester - le - Street
Durham Park and Ride Rally 2008
The 500 Group is a self funded group and when ever possible we have a sales stand set up alongside the vehicles on display offering many thousands of prints covering everything bus related imaginable, books and die cast models
Durham Park and Ride Rally 2008
99 Joins the queue to ferry passengers on a circle trip around the City of Durham
Durham Park and Ride Rally 2008
99 arrives back after running a circular trip of Durham City as part of the Park and Ride Rally 2008 a differant location to the normal venue as Durham Cricket Club where playing at home on the same weekend
Durham Park and Ride Rally 2008
544 parked alongside the groups sales stand while 99 was on shuttle runs
Durham Park and Ride Rally 2008
544 has a turn on the Durham City Circular tours
Seaburn Rally Sunderland 2008
99 parked alongside Dennis Dominator which was also an original Cleveland Transit vehicle when in service now owned and operated by Kingsley's
Seaburn Rally Sunderland 2008
99 on display with other preserved double deckers at Seaburn 2008
Seaburn Rally Sunderland 2008
99 on display at seaburn after returning from running demo trips around Seaburn and surrounding area's
eaburn Rally Sunderland 2008
544 returns to the display site at Seaburn after running various trips around Seaburn and surrounding area's
Seaburn Rally Sunderland 2008
544 reverses back into the display field at Seaburn after working various tours around Seaburn
Showbus 2008
The group also attend the annual Showbus event held at Duxford in Cambridge and to give the crew a break from driving and from the sales stand we hire in a luxury coach from Generation Coaches for the journey we normally have a refreshment break at Grantham services on A1 in both d