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Post by snoggle on Jun 6, 2014 17:03:33 GMT
After a relatively short evaluation period Lothian Buses have placed an order for 25 Volvo B5TLs with Gemini 3 bodywork - including the really odd glazed staircase option that the trial bus has. Linky link link |
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Post by VPL630 on Jun 6, 2014 17:53:01 GMT
After a relatively short evaluation period Lothian Buses have placed an order for 25 Volvo B5TLs with Gemini 3 bodywork - including the really odd glazed staircase option that the trial bus has. Linky link linkThey will also be on ZF I've heard which is a big change for Lothian who love Voith |
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Post by LX09FBJ on Jun 6, 2014 18:00:55 GMT
After a relatively short evaluation period Lothian Buses have placed an order for 25 Volvo B5TLs with Gemini 3 bodywork - including the really odd glazed staircase option that the trial bus has. Linky link linkAnd I wonder where Wrightbus got the glazed staircase idea from... |
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Post by snoggle on Jun 6, 2014 18:02:01 GMT
After a relatively short evaluation period Lothian Buses have placed an order for 25 Volvo B5TLs with Gemini 3 bodywork - including the really odd glazed staircase option that the trial bus has. Linky link linkAnd I wonder where Wrightbus got the glazed staircase idea from... Themselves?  |
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Post by LX09FBJ on Jun 6, 2014 18:10:39 GMT
And I wonder where Wrightbus got the glazed staircase idea from... Themselves? I meant the NB4Ls, with their glazed staircase |
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Post by snoggle on Jun 6, 2014 18:26:41 GMT
Themselves? I meant the NB4Ls, with their glazed staircase I know you did but we then get into a debate as to whether it is a Wrights / TfL / Thomas Heatherwick design. I just tried to keep things simple.  |
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Post by snoggle on Jun 19, 2014 22:01:24 GMT
I see on Flickr that the Lothian Buses liveried B5TL demonstrator with the glass staircase panelling is now with Go North East as its 9131. Photo link Not my photo. |
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Post by greeny253 on Jun 22, 2014 13:59:11 GMT
I see on Flickr that the Lothian Buses liveried B5TL demonstrator with the glass staircase panelling is now with Go North East as its 9131. Photo link Not my photo. Off topic bit: Lothian Buses specification of the destination display could work well for TfL buses. Sorry to drag this up again! On topic: That bus looks really smart. In my opinion it's about time someone did something about that large unglazed bit around the staircase. Ok it'll likely increase the overall weight but it lets in that much more light. Anyone know the kerb weight? |
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Post by ServerKing on Jun 23, 2014 6:38:24 GMT
Volvo's website only says 'around 11 tonnes'...  I like the fact these will be on Voith as Lothian specify it - and the desto's would be perfect for TfL... hopefully they can consider it, rather than this change back to white blinds, taking us back 25 years |
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Post by ohdear on Jun 23, 2014 8:24:52 GMT
I think "relatively short evaluation period" says quite a lot.
With what was it evaluated
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Post by John tuthill on Jun 23, 2014 9:27:04 GMT
I think "relatively short evaluation period" says quite a lot. With what was it evaluated The toss of a coin? |
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Post by greeny253 on Jun 26, 2014 17:54:18 GMT
I think "relatively short evaluation period" says quite a lot. With what was it evaluated The toss of a coin? Over coffee?  |
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Post by John tuthill on Jun 26, 2014 18:41:51 GMT
The toss of a coin? Over coffee? In Scotland??!! "Shall wee have a wee dram afor we toss the bawbee?" |
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Post by Volvo on Jun 27, 2014 7:59:47 GMT
Volvo's website only says 'around 11 tonnes'... I like the fact these will be on Voith as Lothian specify it - and the desto's would be perfect for TfL... hopefully they can consider it, rather than this change back to white blinds, taking us back 25 years sorry I know you love voith but volvo are hear to disappoint you as there is no voith option, thank goodness as aside from B7TLs I'm not a fan of voith volvo especially the b9tl (bar the VEs at Putney). |
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Post by Volvo on Jun 27, 2014 8:04:56 GMT
Was read a article on the b5tl in route one on wednesday night and they seem to be full of praises for the B5TL especially the performance.
I mean Lothian must feel the same to order it only after 2 months of trials. My skepticism was how would a B5TL cope day in day out for a number of years up and down hills fully loaded at 17.5 tonnes with only 677 lb ft torque.
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