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Post by DE20106 on Jun 5, 2023 18:54:38 GMT
Some vehicles that can be added to this 133 - Electroliner 10.6m 381 - BYD E400 10.9 363/C3 - BYD E400 10.3 D7 - Volvo BZL Double Deck (not sure what length they come in) Courtesy of TB123 and his reliable sources Also one you haven’t filled in yet is the 316 is getting 10.8 Volvo BZL single deckers
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Post by ServerKing on Jun 5, 2023 19:28:23 GMT
Am very intrigued to see if the upcoming new buses for Arriva and Stagecoach will have traditional smart blinds or screens, if they have screens I think we can officially say the era of smart blinds are over. I also don’t think it’d be a great idea to put these new high spec buses on the 86, knowing the volumes the route carries I think they’d just get vandalised too quickly, same with the 25 when it’ll probably get them down the line. When you see an Arriva order with LEDs, you know the smart blind era is drawing to a close Enfield's Electroliners have LED blinds, sure the ones for the 417 etc will do too there's still tons of buses out there still with manual blinds so the smart blind will last as long as the buses (unless operators retrofit existing vehicles)
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Post by DE20106 on Jun 5, 2023 19:33:54 GMT
Am very intrigued to see if the upcoming new buses for Arriva and Stagecoach will have traditional smart blinds or screens, if they have screens I think we can officially say the era of smart blinds are over. I also don’t think it’d be a great idea to put these new high spec buses on the 86, knowing the volumes the route carries I think they’d just get vandalised too quickly, same with the 25 when it’ll probably get them down the line. When you see an Arriva order with LEDs, you know the smart blind era is drawing to a close Enfield's Electroliners have LED blinds, sure the ones for the 417 etc will do too there's still tons of buses out there still with manual blinds so the smart blind will last as long as the buses (unless operators retrofit existing vehicles) I think it already has drawn to a close, don’t think we’ll be seeing any more new smart blind buses in London!
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Post by WH241 on Jun 5, 2023 19:36:56 GMT
When you see an Arriva order with LEDs, you know the smart blind era is drawing to a close Enfield's Electroliners have LED blinds, sure the ones for the 417 etc will do too there's still tons of buses out there still with manual blinds so the smart blind will last as long as the buses (unless operators retrofit existing vehicles) I think it already has drawn to a close, don’t think we’ll be seeing any more new smart blind buses in London! Funny enough surab21 just posted a updated spec for buses which includes a section about smart blinds so never say never.
Arriva DX might order some when they win some routes in the upcoming east London tenders
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Post by ADH45258 on Jun 5, 2023 20:54:40 GMT
Some vehicles that can be added to this 133 - Electroliner 10.6m 381 - BYD E400 10.9 363/C3 - BYD E400 10.3 D7 - Volvo BZL Double Deck (not sure what length they come in) Courtesy of TB123 and his reliable sources Also one you haven’t filled in yet is the 316 is getting 10.8 Volvo BZL single deckers Is the 316 confirmed to be getting BZLs? If so, I assume the 228 would be getting the same too? All the remaining unannounced orders should be fairly predictable now. Likely more ESs for the 279, and more Ees for the 321/333/etc.
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Post by DE20106 on Jun 5, 2023 21:01:52 GMT
Some vehicles that can be added to this 133 - Electroliner 10.6m 381 - BYD E400 10.9 363/C3 - BYD E400 10.3 D7 - Volvo BZL Double Deck (not sure what length they come in) Courtesy of TB123 and his reliable sources Also one you haven’t filled in yet is the 316 is getting 10.8 Volvo BZL single deckers Is the 316 confirmed to be getting BZLs? If so, I assume the 228 would be getting the same too? All the remaining unannounced orders should be fairly predictable now. Likely more ESs for the 279, and more Ees for the 321/333/etc. 316 yes, order was made with the 187/487, although the latter two are getting the smaller variant. Nothing for 228 yet although yes one would assume it’s going to me more BZLs
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Post by ADH45258 on Jun 5, 2023 22:23:38 GMT
Is the 316 confirmed to be getting BZLs? If so, I assume the 228 would be getting the same too? All the remaining unannounced orders should be fairly predictable now. Likely more ESs for the 279, and more Ees for the 321/333/etc. 316 yes, order was made with the 187/487, although the latter two are getting the smaller variant. Nothing for 228 yet although yes one would assume it’s going to me more BZLs I wonder why the 316 order wasn't announced with the 187/251/384/487?
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Post by DE20106 on Jun 5, 2023 22:54:25 GMT
316 yes, order was made with the 187/487, although the latter two are getting the smaller variant. Nothing for 228 yet although yes one would assume it’s going to me more BZLs I wonder why the 316 order wasn't announced with the 187/251/384/487? Ah I think I’ve made a mistake, I think I’ve have got the 316 confused with the 251! 😬 apologies, yeah ignore the 316
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Post by vjaska on Jun 6, 2023 0:16:33 GMT
316 yes, order was made with the 187/487, although the latter two are getting the smaller variant. Nothing for 228 yet although yes one would assume it’s going to me more BZLs I wonder why the 316 order wasn't announced with the 187/251/384/487? Doesn't have to be a special reason - same happened with Go-Ahead's SE order as the 366 has still never been officially announced yet it's SEe's are in the process of delivery with a few already at the garage.
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Post by ServerKing on Jun 6, 2023 5:44:41 GMT
I think it already has drawn to a close, don’t think we’ll be seeing any more new smart blind buses in London! Funny enough surab21 just posted a updated spec for buses which includes a section about smart blinds so never say never. Arriva DX might order some when they win some routes in the upcoming east London tenders Lol I guess they can replace the manual blinds on their DWs for an Existing Bus bid The oldest single deckers are a handful on the 318, drivers just use slipboards as the blinds have seized a few smart blinded ENRs are now over from Dartford but soon more should arrive from Enfield when the 377 Metrocities go into service
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Post by TB123 on Jun 6, 2023 11:37:54 GMT
New Metrocities for Stagecoach W11 route
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Post by COBO on Jun 6, 2023 13:07:23 GMT
Can I have confirmation please are the Volvo BZLs for the 251, 487, 384 and 187 on a MCV body?
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Post by vjaska on Jun 6, 2023 14:08:18 GMT
Can I have confirmation please are the Volvo BZLs for the 251, 487, 384 and 187 on a MCV body? Yes, the Volvo BZL is only built on a MCV body
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Jun 6, 2023 15:12:58 GMT
Can I have confirmation please are the Volvo BZLs for the 251, 487, 384 and 187 on a MCV body? Yes, the Volvo BZL is only built on a MCV body Interestingly Volvo have said they are happy for other manufacturers to body the chassis, I wonder if in the future we will see it on other bodies.
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Post by COBO on Jun 6, 2023 15:37:43 GMT
Yes, the Volvo BZL is only built on a MCV body Interestingly Volvo have said they are happy for other manufacturers to body the chassis, I wonder if in the future we will see it on other bodies. Maybe an Enviro body or a Wright body 😂 I wish that Volvo would sort out their differences.
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