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Post by M1104 on Apr 18, 2019 13:49:03 GMT
Nine E20Ds at 10.5m are on order for route 272, adding to the twelve already on order for the 440
LOTS (April edition)
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Post by M1104 on Apr 18, 2019 13:52:28 GMT
Noooo. I'm already sick of E200 MMCs, sad to see RATP eradicating all their single decker variety Agree, OTs and MCL are unique the E200 MMCs are becoming boring although they are still better than E200 and streetlites I love the MMCs but will equally miss the OTs
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Post by YY13VKP on Apr 18, 2019 16:19:51 GMT
For those wondering what happened to the Optare Verda Hybrid Demonstrator, OMH25006, BUSES Magazine are reporting that this bus has now been scrapped
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Post by jordzjohn123 on Apr 18, 2019 16:29:02 GMT
Nine E20Ds at 10.5m are on order for route 272, adding to the twelve already on order for the 440 LOTS (April edition) This has already been mentioned on here
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Post by vjaska on Apr 18, 2019 17:22:07 GMT
Nine E20Ds at 10.5m are on order for route 272, adding to the twelve already on order for the 440 LOTS (April edition) This has already been mentioned on here Not from LOTS it hasn’t.
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Post by Volvo on Apr 18, 2019 20:37:01 GMT
This horrible stop start voith box really doesn't like hills. This weekend I have been on 288 & 303 a few times and have had different buses and not one of them likes hills or inclines at all. DLE30262 is also the worst of all the DLEs I have driven the gearbox very irratic and the brakes oh dear. I really wish they were on Allison would be so much better honestly as you can see that they are very good buses just spoiled by the voith and stop start set up.
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Post by vjaska on Apr 19, 2019 11:28:30 GMT
Just DXE30360 left to enter service on the H37 - grab an OT whilst you can.
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Post by george on Apr 19, 2019 11:38:45 GMT
Just DXE30360 left to enter service on the H37 - grab an OT whilst you can. Just the one out today.
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Post by paulo on Apr 19, 2019 11:44:58 GMT
Just DXE30360 left to enter service on the H37 - grab an OT whilst you can. Just the one out today. A couple more on the 203 though. I would expect the 203 will become MCL and SP operated until the H37 PVR reduction is in place. As per LVF, the ex E3 SPs are now starting to be noted as withdrawn as are hybrid prototypes ADH45001/2 - shame to see these go.
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Post by george on Apr 19, 2019 11:49:52 GMT
A couple more on the 203 though. I would expect the 203 will become MCL and SP operated until the H37 PVR reduction is in place. As per LVF, the ex E3 SPs are now starting to be noted as withdrawn as are hybrid prototypes ADH45001/2 - shame to see these go. You never know they could come back just look at abellio 24**
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Post by VWH1414 on Apr 19, 2019 12:36:23 GMT
A couple more on the 203 though. I would expect the 203 will become MCL and SP operated until the H37 PVR reduction is in place. As per LVF, the ex E3 SPs are now starting to be noted as withdrawn as are hybrid prototypes ADH45001/2 - shame to see these go. SP40146 has already found a new home at Trustybus, so they are definitely already gone/going. Not surprised to see the prototypes go, considering GAL EH1-5 went last year (With most then scrapped), Metroline are now the last to have the original prototype Enviro 400 Hybrids, which will also probably be gone by then end of the year when the 266 goes.
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Post by vjaska on Apr 19, 2019 14:53:08 GMT
A couple more on the 203 though. I would expect the 203 will become MCL and SP operated until the H37 PVR reduction is in place. As per LVF, the ex E3 SPs are now starting to be noted as withdrawn as are hybrid prototypes ADH45001/2 - shame to see these go. You never know they could come back just look at abellio 24** I don’t think they will - EH1-5 have gone and are now sadly scrapped and with ADH1-2 Euro IV, it’s highly unlikely unless converted to trainers or moved into the private hire side.
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Post by thebusguy on Apr 19, 2019 17:33:38 GMT
Anyone have the link to the photos of the new VHs for the 65?
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Post by thebusguy on Apr 19, 2019 17:53:19 GMT
Extremely daft idea, but crazy can be clever. Route branding the K5. Sounds ridiculous, I know. But if the K5 does get the ex-Arriva E10 E200’s, they are going to have a livery that isn’t standard in Kingston or Merton (Morden doesn’t really count in my part, since the most used part of the Route is the section between Raynes Park and Ham). Therefore, you have an opportunity for Route branding, this could help the visually impaired as they could notice the flash of green and know it is a K5. K5, for those of you that don’t know this rocket ride of a route, is a Hail and Ride Route, going past Council Flats and Retirement Homes and areas that elderly people normally reside (example: the flats around Elm Road). So it would make sense that some people would need assistance identifying the bus. A bit of Route branding might help out a bit in this situation, and correct me if I am wrong, but these SDEs are a h*** of a lot more accessible than the OS. Automatic Ramps and lower kneeling. (PS. If I am wrong, someone correct it before vjaska gets to me, as I think he is fed up of correct my a** all the time)
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Post by Matt on Apr 19, 2019 17:53:54 GMT
What’s the reason for a large amount of the 183’s SPs having FW garage codes on them?
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