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You may remember back in 2005 that I mentioned that the North Weald bus rally was once again off, with the organiser having some choice words to say about the efficiency of the local authority in question. Well, they seem to have resolved all the issues, and after a three year gap, the rally is back on for this Sunday.

As part of the rally, two special services will be operating. There is an "excursion" running as a special Service 718 from London Victoria to the rally. For those who wish to come off the Central Line or other local buses across Essex (or just go for a bash), a special Service 339 will be running about every 20 minutes to/from Epping Underground Station. The services are being operated by Blue Triangle, and it is understood that the unique twin-staircase Volvo Ailsa V3 will be in attendance on at least one of the 718 workings.

Brief details from the NLTS website...

"SUNDAY, 1^st JULY - NORTH WEALD BUS RALLY.

At North Weald Airfield, near Epping, via A414 from junction 7 on M11. This event is being organized in association with Blue Triangle Buses and the Harlow Lions.

200+ Buses and Coaches on display

Transport Bazaar with wide variety of stands

Real Ale Beer Tent

Refreshments provided by Kate’s Kitchen

Vintage Bus Services to & from Epping Central Line Station, Ongar for Epping Ongar Railway and Stapleford Tawney Moletrap p.h. First bus from Epping Station at 10.10, then every 10 minutes until 10.50, then every 20 minutes until 15.50.

Rally open 10.30 to 17.00. Admission £7.00 (includes travel on route 339 to and from Epping Station), accompanied children free."