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25.01.2022 ATTENTION BCSV COMMITTEE MEMBERS The team at MP Productions have implemented a change over the weekend that will allow you to update passwords for the MattMail interface Detailed instructions were sent to BCSV email accounts last night... Any queries should be directed to [email protected] This email address should also be used if you have forgotten your current log-in details
25.01.2022 The society is currently experiencing technical issues receiving emails via the BCSV domain. In the interim, we request that any emails are sent to [email protected] If you have sent an email in the last few days and not received a response, please re-send it to the above address. ... We will provide an update once a resolution is found.
23.01.2022 Those currently taking part in the BCSV website BETA test are advised that public testing will close at midnight Thursday night. We thank those who have already provided feedback via either the forum (http://feedback.mattsphotos.com.au) or email to [email protected]
23.01.2022 Timetable fanatic Craig Halsall has been busy analysing the new timetables that commence operation on 27 August 2017. He has put together a detailed summary of the changes - http://bcsv.org.au/vm/2017-08-27-connectivity-updates/ These notes will also feature in our bi-monthly Australian Bus Panorama magazine as well as the Australian Timetable Associations Table Talk journal.
22.01.2022 With the arrival of autumn, this means Melbournes long summer of replacement buses has come to end. Plenty of our members were out and about, either rising early, spending sweltering afternoons in the sun or enjoying balmy twilight light getting the coverage of the numerous occupations. These included:... - Major works at both Burnley & Caulfield - LXRA works at Campbellfield, along the Hurstbridge Line & the Dandenong corridor Skyrail project - Platform stop construction along Tram Routes 58 & 96 - Trackworks on Tram Routes 1 & 6 along Lygon St Wed love to upload some of the highlights to our website. Members are encouraged to us a selection of some of their favourite summer action Email your shots to [email protected] by March 15! Alternatively, you can upload them via our contact form (select "Virtual Museum Article Submission") - http://bcsv.org.au/contact/
22.01.2022 For those who enjoy browsing maps, weve now uploaded over a dozen different editions of the City of Melbourne Local Area Map to the BCSV Virtual Museum, right back to the first edition in 2004! Take a look - http://bcsv.org.au/vm/ptv-local-area-maps-melbourne/ Historic maps for other municipalities will be added as time permits to troll through Internet Archive.
20.01.2022 We can now confirm that the email issues that were being experienced, have been successfully resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. - Matt MP Productions
18.01.2022 Make sure you check out the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria website events calendar for details on a number of activities across November Link - http://bcsv.org.au/events/
18.01.2022 Tonight (Thursday 23/3) is the last chance for BETA testers to provide comments or input regarding the soon to be launched BCSV website. Feedback can either be posted on the dedicated forum at http://feedback.mattsphotos.com.au) or via email to [email protected]
17.01.2022 Updates were made to PTV Livery Updates list on our website this week, including 4 new Scania K310UBs for Ventura Bus Keep the list current by posting new sightings in the Bus Tracker Melbourne Facebook group or the thread on the Bus Australia ATDB forum You can also email [email protected]
15.01.2022 A small update to the 1971 - 1991 route histories on the BCSV virtual museum this afternoon, following the recent discovery of a Route 502 in the Essendon/Niddrie area, as mentioned in the August 1973 BCSV News Sheet.
15.01.2022 In case you missed the news, last weekend saw stage 1 of BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria website go live! Take a look - www.bcsv.org.au Our webmaster, Matt Fleay-Daly from MP Productions has done a marvellous job with the sites design and layout. You can sample some of his other web-design work via www.mattsphotos.com.au... Our secretary Paul Kennelly and assistant secretary Craig Halsall have both been busy behind the scenes for months getting content ready for the launch, and their hard work has paid off. We also thank those who provided feedback during the BETA testing phase earlier in the year. If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding the site, post in the comments below or email [email protected]
14.01.2022 Are you keen to take part in the BCSV website BETA test? We are now accepting applications for the second phase of testing, which will be open to all BCSV members. If you are interested in providing us with feedback, please go to http://tinyurl.com/zg44q9a to register. ... Log-in information will be distributed to successful applicants mid next week. Phase 1 BETA test participants are encouraged to continue to provide us with their feedback.
13.01.2022 The team at MP Productions along with our secretary and assistant secretary continue to work in the background on content for the launch of the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria website. In the meantime, why not take a look at some of their previous projects for a taste of what is to come... MP Productions - http://mattsphotos.com.au/... Steve Daltons - Steamers Gallery - http://wcr711.com/ Marysville Crystal Gardens - http://marysvillecrystalgardens.com.au/
13.01.2022 Added to the BCSV Virtual Museum this week is our 2019 PTV livery reference list. 2019 List - http://bcsv.org.au/vm/ptv-livery-updates-2019/ The updated list includes recent deliveries for CDC, Dysons, McKenzies, Ventura, Firefly & Trotters along with some format enhancements. ... The final tally as at the end of 2018 was 1399 PTV buses (1254 metro & 145 regional) along with 23 coaches in the purple V/Line PTV livery. 2018 List - http://bcsv.org.au/vm/ptv-livery-updates-2018/
11.01.2022 Do you browse old threads on Australian Transport Discussion Board? Forum member Craig Halsall has investigated a possible fix for viewing old posts with embedded images hosted by Photobucket. Best of all, its free! Instructions - http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php... Let us know if this works for you!
11.01.2022 Pakenham-based #648 has been added to our reference list of Venturas White LED Mobitec desto retrofits
10.01.2022 Still looking for a new years resolution you can keep? Why not commit to providing some content for the BCSV virtual museum in 2018? Submissions welcome anytime to [email protected] Wed also welcome those willing to offer some spare time to help load content onto our website. Training provided! Contact [email protected]
10.01.2022 Our resident webmaster, Matt Fleay-Daly from MP Productions, has been busy lately working on the second phase of the Whitmore Bus Group website refresh. New sub-sites have now gone live for each of their operations across northern Victoria and worth taking a look. Links in the post below. If you have any feedback or suggestions, Caleb Ellis, Whitmore Group office administrator & BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria committee member would be keen to hear from you - [email protected] Great team effort!
09.01.2022 Reminder that we are seeking enthusiastic enthusiasts interested in putting the new BCSV website through its paces. If you are interested in taking part, please go to http://tinyurl.com/zg44q9a to register. UPDATE: Log-in information will now be distributed to successful applicants on Thursday 9 March.
08.01.2022 After years of talking, its finally here!!! The new BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria website is now live! Check it out - www.bcsv.org.au Please be mindful that this is only stage 1 of the website, and much more content and additional features will be added to the site over the months ahead, with polishing of existing content our next priority. We will progressively add hundreds of articles and thousands of pictures to the site over the next few years.... We suggest you like the BCSV Website Updates Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/BCSVwebsite) for regular updates as new content is added to the Virtual Museum.
07.01.2022 Some exciting news on the long-awaited BCSV website, with phase 1 BETA testing now underway. Committee members and a select handful of others are currently roadtesting the site for bugs and to provide suggestions as the first stage of our website nears completion. Later in February, we plan to invite other BCSV members to register for phase 2 testing, which will give you a sneak peak of the website and offer the opportunity to feedback using an online forum. ... The website will be further developed during 2017 with additional features. More on that later. Thanks to Matt Fleay-Daly of MP Productions for his ongoing work on the website over the past 18 months.
07.01.2022 A key aim of the BCSV website is to provide an overview of the background & activities of the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria In the new year, we plan ...to add a new FAQ page to our website, answering some of the key questions that we get asked. Do you have a suggested question or topic that we should cover? Feel free to ask in the comments below or email us at [email protected] and well endeavour to provide the answers on our FAQ page!
05.01.2022 Our webmaster Matt Fleay-Daly has recently made some enhancements to the BCSV website contact form - http://bcsv.org.au/contact/ Key improvements: * Messages are now forwarded directly to the relevant committee member email address * Ability to attach files and images for Virtual Museum submissions... * Option to forward a copy of your submission to yourself for reference Feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback - or email it directly to Matt via our contact form!
04.01.2022 Planning on catching a bus today for Grand Final Eve to the parade, to the shops to maybe just to work? If your bus route is one of over 50 that would normally only operates Monday to Saturday, you might be jumping through a few hoops to work out if your bus is running or not - 45% of 6-day a week routes dont run on public holidays. 7-day a week routes are more consistent, with the standard Saturday timetable applying in all but a few cases in Rowville, Healesville & Wyndh...am. Timetable fanatic Craig Halsall has looked into this issue further.
04.01.2022 In September, the BCSV committee was refreshed with David Kemp joining us as Assistant Secretary Find out a bit more about Davids background on our website - http://bcsv.org.au/about/committee
04.01.2022 Take a look back on the many network changes in the Doncaster / Manningham region since 2003
03.01.2022 Applications are still open for the BCSV website BETA test. If you are interested in providing us with feedback, please go to http://tinyurl.com/zg44q9a to register your details. Log-in information will be distributed to successful applicants on Wednesday. ... Thanks to those who have already expressed interest.
