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| June 2006 |
| SunDown
October Rallies |
| The rally season
normally lasts until about the end of October each year. Last
year there was an exceptionally sunny weekend in the middle of October
that hosted neighbouring rallies - one in Swindon and one in
Oxford. |
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| The Swindon rally was actually a running day,
literally for some drivers as they tried to maintain a hectic schedule of
routes. It was based at the Great Western Outlet Design Centre
close to the city and vintage vehicles ran local services as well as those
to
far flung villages. There was a good representation of Bristol
vehicles (both manufacturer and operator) all splendidly turned
out. The sun shone and the day lasted well into the long
evening shadows. |
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| Oxford |
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| The Oxford rally
was linked to one of several open days held at Oxford Bus Museum each
year. Vehicles were parked at one of the Park & Ride sites
and there was a service to and from the museum. The inbound
and outbound services passed near the airport allowing interchange of
passengers. Supported by many local vehicles there was also a
smattering of London Transport RMs. |
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| Take Two: some vehicles
visited both rallies on successive days. |
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| SunDown |
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| All photos taken in Swindon
and Oxford in October 2005. Click to enlarge. |
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| Photo Facts
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