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Post by john on Jan 11, 2018 21:46:46 GMT
I drive NRMs, though I honestly try my very best not to. When the throttle is fully released, the retarder comes on automatically. Holding the throttle at about 10% stops it from engaging, allowing for a smooth cruise. Not everyone can figure this out though. The drivers who deliver that erratic ride don't understand how the retarder works so will be on and off the gas to maintain speed. Then you get the drivers at the opposite end of the scale who work out all of the complex throttle position sequences to gain far greater control of the engine, lock/unlock the gear to avoid jerkiness, cancel impending violent recoils, draw additional power etc. Stupid question time - given those foibles with the NB4Ls are drivers not given proper instruction on how to drive them smoothly? You're clever / interested enough to work out how to drive almost any bus well (given all your posts) but for those without your dedication surely passengers deserve drivers to be fully au fait with the nuances of a complex vehicle like the NB4L which has a unique drivetrain. I've just been type trained on them this week at BW (left RM for a promotion to AGS last week) and actually had to drive it from BW to Hainault and back. By the time I had got to Maryland, I'd worked out how to brake smoothly. By the time I was back at the garage, I was ok in my ability. I then drive another yesterday from Oxford Circus back to Bow when learning the 8/N8. After leaving Aldgate I had already started to drive it like a TA on the 174 πππ Personally, I think it's going to be more difficult adjusting to the Enviro hybrids as I've driven both diesel versions at RM and NS, so instantly start braking in the hybrid like it's a diesel π
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Post by 6HP502C on Jan 12, 2018 1:49:50 GMT
Neber has an opportunity to drive those TAβs. Are they still about? Only 8345-8347 can appear on the 484, C10 & P13 at the moment as 8322/43/44 still have their BC sets. I think they were all sold on, their very last hurrah was the Tramlink job in August 2017. Will do a fond farewell post in due course.
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Post by lwldriver on Jan 12, 2018 7:43:09 GMT
Neber has an opportunity to drive those TAβs. Are they still about? Only 8345-8347 can appear on the 484, C10 & P13 at the moment as 8322/43/44 still have their BC sets. I think they were all sold on, their very last hurrah was the Tramlink job in August 2017. Will do a fond farewell post in due course. Oh ok I remember seeing them in BC in the far away shed from the main building not too long ago.
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