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Post by delt1c on Jun 7, 2020 18:06:27 GMT
Found this photo from 2011 of ex Northampton Daimler used for sightseeing in Malta . There was also an ex Nothern General Routemaster, always wondered what happened to them Attachment Deleted |
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Post by SILENCED on Jun 7, 2020 18:33:19 GMT
Found this photo from 2011 of ex Northampton Daimler used for sightseeing in Malta . There was also an ex Nothern General Routemaster, always wondered what happened to them Don't recognise those trams in your avatar, where are they? |
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Post by delt1c on Jun 7, 2020 18:35:44 GMT
Sofia, such a mixture of Buses, Trolleys, Trams and Even variety on the Metro.
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Post by SILENCED on Jun 7, 2020 18:44:57 GMT
Sofia, such a mixture of Buses, Trolleys, Trams and Even variety on the Metro. Never been to Bulgaria, heard great things about it and it is cheap .... so might have to add that to my places to visit. |
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Post by delt1c on Jun 7, 2020 18:49:03 GMT
Make it sooner than later as so much is changing and quickly. Very cheap as well. When I visit ( usually twice a year) I can spen hours just watching the variety
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Post by SILENCED on Jun 7, 2020 18:57:38 GMT
Make it sooner than later as so much is changing and quickly. Very cheap as well. When I visit ( usually twice a year) I can spen hours just watching the variety Eastern Europe is an area that never really interested me, but went to Prague for a poker 'weekend' couple years back, loved it if a little cold .... seems I need to reassess |
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Post by delt1c on Jun 7, 2020 19:08:10 GMT
Bulgaria in summer can be 40C+ in winter -10C. so far not really found by tourists. Trains so cheap, went sofia to Varna 7 hours 1st class in a compartment , cost 35leva , around £15. such variety to be seen,
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Post by SILENCED on Jun 7, 2020 19:14:05 GMT
Bulgaria in summer can be 40C+ in winter -10C. so far not really found by tourists. Trains so cheap, went sofia to Varna 7 hours 1st class in a compartment , cost 35leva , around £15. such variety to be seen, Ok ... will shut up now as not talked about the exiled Daimler ... so bringing it slightly back on track, love Malta, though bus scene not as varied as it was 🤣😂 |
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Post by N230UD on Jun 8, 2020 10:24:00 GMT
I would also thoroughly recommend Sofia for the transport enthusiast. They do have some modern types, but still lots of ancient vehicles about.
In fact, i'd recommend most places in Eastern Europe, but as delt1c says, it is changing fast, with elderly stock being withdrawn fast. I'd also say its good for general tourism too - really affordable, not as busy as Western Europe, and frankly much safer than the UK and the rest of Western Europe.
Anyway, apologies for continuing to go off-topic on this thread! I just couldn't help but post about it!
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Post by galwhv69 on Jun 8, 2020 13:38:02 GMT
I would also thoroughly recommend Sofia for the transport enthusiast. They do have some modern types, but still lots of ancient vehicles about. In fact, i'd recommend most places in Eastern Europe, but as delt1c says, it is changing fast, with elderly stock being withdrawn fast. I'd also say its good for general tourism too - really affordable, not as busy as Western Europe, and frankly much safer than the UK and the rest of Western Europe. Anyway, apologies for continuing to go off-topic on this thread! I just couldn't help but post about it! Apologies for going off topic  As you say, quite a lot of Eastern European cities are good for ancient vehicles. In Lodz,Poland for example you can have a wide range, from Konstal 805N's (originally called 105N's before refurb) from the 1970's right up to modern 2010's/2020's PESA trams. The buses seem to recieve a bit more attention with the oldest being a few Volvo 7000's from 2002. The also have the amazing Isuzu Novociti Life buses operating which are (I think) a fairly uncommon/rare example of 7m low floor buses with 2 sets of doors! Day tickets are fairly cheap and there is an old tram depot now in use with the local tram enthusiast preservation group who organise a few depot days yearly as well as a transport museum in the city centre where you can buy a large variety of transport souveniers. Highly recommend visiting   *Apologies for the shameless plug of my home town lol* |
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Post by N230UD on Jun 8, 2020 18:57:16 GMT
I would also thoroughly recommend Sofia for the transport enthusiast. They do have some modern types, but still lots of ancient vehicles about. In fact, i'd recommend most places in Eastern Europe, but as delt1c says, it is changing fast, with elderly stock being withdrawn fast. I'd also say its good for general tourism too - really affordable, not as busy as Western Europe, and frankly much safer than the UK and the rest of Western Europe. Anyway, apologies for continuing to go off-topic on this thread! I just couldn't help but post about it! Apologies for going off topic As you say, quite a lot of Eastern European cities are good for ancient vehicles. In Lodz,Poland for example you can have a wide range, from Konstal 805N's (originally called 105N's before refurb) from the 1970's right up to modern 2010's/2020's PESA trams. The buses seem to recieve a bit more attention with the oldest being a few Volvo 7000's from 2002. The also have the amazing Isuzu Novociti Life buses operating which are (I think) a fairly uncommon/rare example of 7m low floor buses with 2 sets of doors! Day tickets are fairly cheap and there is an old tram depot now in use with the local tram enthusiast preservation group who organise a few depot days yearly as well as a transport museum in the city centre where you can buy a large variety of transport souveniers. Highly recommend visiting *Apologies for the shameless plug of my home town lol* Very interesting, thank you. I hope to visit Lodz one day. I've been able to visit Krakow and Warsaw, and in both places managing to travel on some of the old Konstal trams. |
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Post by galwhv69 on Jun 8, 2020 19:34:07 GMT
Apologies for going off topic As you say, quite a lot of Eastern European cities are good for ancient vehicles. In Lodz,Poland for example you can have a wide range, from Konstal 805N's (originally called 105N's before refurb) from the 1970's right up to modern 2010's/2020's PESA trams. The buses seem to recieve a bit more attention with the oldest being a few Volvo 7000's from 2002. The also have the amazing Isuzu Novociti Life buses operating which are (I think) a fairly uncommon/rare example of 7m low floor buses with 2 sets of doors! Day tickets are fairly cheap and there is an old tram depot now in use with the local tram enthusiast preservation group who organise a few depot days yearly as well as a transport museum in the city centre where you can buy a large variety of transport souveniers. Highly recommend visiting *Apologies for the shameless plug of my home town lol* Very interesting, thank you. I hope to visit Lodz one day. I've been able to visit Krakow and Warsaw, and in both places managing to travel on some of the old Konstal trams. Find it sad that the old Konstals are slowly being taken out of service. Lodz already has lost all of it's 3 car units as it would not be worth upgrading all the platforms. Highly recommend this (not mine) (it's in Polish but has English subtitles) mini documentary youtu.be/IEeOnub6E50 |
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