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Post by M1104 on Jan 21, 2008 22:32:28 GMT
It probably was 9737 that I noticed it on. I can't imagine driving a volvo on the 152 route. I would love to try though ;D Woodstock way is the only road that frightens me as when another 152 approaches, one of them has to out their bus halfway on the curb to get pass. Its still a shock to me when I see DDs on the 152. Haven't seen one lately though. 9703 was on it a few weeks ago (before Xmas). Nowadays though the odd buses are DA17 and DA18 (in old money). Not sure what the new numbering system is on those two Darts. Been told 9069 (V69) is now at BC, but with no blinds at the moment. Does that make it seven Volvos now, or has 9013 gone back to WL?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2008 23:26:24 GMT
V71 is out on the 344 tonight. Showing no destination blind but does have a numbered blind. Transferred or does it do a stint on the N3?
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Post by M1104 on Jan 22, 2008 0:28:55 GMT
V71 is out on the 344 tonight. Showing no destination blind but does have a numbered blind. Transferred or does it do a stint on the N3? It could be a BC driver and his/her bus on loan to QB for their night bus. Drivers and/or buses are often loaned out between BC, QB and WL. Can't see QB taking in Volvos after pushing them out in favour of the Enviro400, unless something's going on within the fleet movements. I guess we'll have to wait 24 hours to see if the bus is still at QB. Would be nice if QB chucked some Enviro400s for route 3. After all, five of them were origionally meant for BC. 9071 should have full blinds for the 344 as 9070-73 was origionally bought for that route as a top up.
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Post by Steve80 on Jan 22, 2008 3:14:07 GMT
9703 was on it a few weeks ago (before Xmas). Nowadays though the odd buses are DA17 and DA18 (in old money). Not sure what the new numbering system is on those two Darts. Been told 9069 (V69) is now at BC, but with no blinds at the moment. Does that make it seven Volvos now, or has 9013 gone back to WL? Normally I wouldn't worry that another volvo has come as I assume they put it on the 157. But the notice in the garage mentions that the 3 has performed better than the 157 with a EWT of 1.33%. 1.10 being the target. With that in mind I reckon they put it on the 3 when the blinds are in place. I know 9013 was there on thursday but not sure now Anyway I on holiday till this saturday so I don't have to worry yet ;D
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Post by M1104 on Jan 22, 2008 15:44:06 GMT
Been told 9069 (V69) is now at BC, but with no blinds at the moment. Does that make it seven Volvos now, or has 9013 gone back to WL? Normally I wouldn't worry that another volvo has come as I assume they put it on the 157. But the notice in the garage mentions that the 3 has performed better than the 157 with a EWT of 1.33%. 1.10 being the target. With that in mind I reckon they put it on the 3 when the blinds are in place. I know 9013 was there on thursday but not sure now Anyway I on holiday till this saturday so I don't have to worry yet ;D They're still banned from route 3, unless there's no servicable Tridents about, or a night driver hands his/her Volvo bus to a day driver. 9013 has been on the 3 regularly as it didn't have destination blinds for the 157.
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Post by vjaska on Apr 26, 2008 18:52:58 GMT
I see quite a few people dont like the tridents on the 3. I use that route quite a lot to go to college (normally a toss up between that and the 196). I think the tridents are great, especially up Dulwich Wood Avenue (the hill outside Palace). Does anyone know if 9737 will used next week because I hope it will and I hope the driver revs it as well. If you wanna look out for me on the 3, I'm normally wearing a big black coat with a total 90 bag. ;D
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Post by M1104 on Apr 27, 2008 6:04:07 GMT
I see quite a few people dont like the tridents on the 3. I use that route quite a lot to go to college (normally a toss up between that and the 196). I think the tridents are great, especially up Dulwich Wood Avenue (the hill outside Palace). Does anyone know if 9737 will used next week because I hope it will and I hope the driver revs it as well. If you wanna look out for me on the 3, I'm normally wearing a big black coat with a total 90 bag. ;D 9737 is usually used on the 3 or 157 (or possibly even the 152, as it has partial blinds). I take it you like the revving sound of the euro_2 engine Trident. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2008 6:23:20 GMT
Double decks on the 152 have not been seen for over 18 months. Usually the ALX200 come out to play.
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Post by londonunited on Apr 27, 2008 12:16:27 GMT
Put newer buses on the R70 and cascade the Darts to TWM.
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Post by M1104 on Apr 27, 2008 16:48:34 GMT
Double decks on the 152 have not been seen for over 18 months. Usually the ALX200 come out to play. Actually a V reg. Trident was on it earlier this year and i was told a 51 reg was even going to be put on it, but then a P13/G1 Dart was available at the very last minute.
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Post by vjaska on Apr 27, 2008 19:41:40 GMT
I see quite a few people dont like the tridents on the 3. I use that route quite a lot to go to college (normally a toss up between that and the 196). I think the tridents are great, especially up Dulwich Wood Avenue (the hill outside Palace). Does anyone know if 9737 will used next week because I hope it will and I hope the driver revs it as well. If you wanna look out for me on the 3, I'm normally wearing a big black coat with a total 90 bag. ;D 9737 is usually used on the 3 or 157 (or possibly even the 152, as it has partial blinds). I take it you like the revving sound of the euro_2 engine Trident. ;D Yh, I think they rev nicely, Ive a video on youtube of 9737 revving. Also how many of the original ALX200s for the 315 are left as I spotted 8007 and 8008 on the P13 a weeks back. They have a really distinctive and wicked sound.
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Post by Steve80 on Apr 29, 2008 3:12:18 GMT
Double decks on the 152 have not been seen for over 18 months. Usually the ALX200 come out to play. Actually a V reg. Trident was on it earlier this year and i was told a 51 reg was even going to be put on it, but then a P13/G1 Dart was available at the very last minute. a volvo was blinded for the 152 last week with the running numbers intact and saw a driver getting ready to take it out. I never actually saw the route in service however
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Post by Steve80 on Apr 29, 2008 3:22:09 GMT
9737 is usually used on the 3 or 157 (or possibly even the 152, as it has partial blinds). I take it you like the revving sound of the euro_2 engine Trident. ;D Yh, I think they rev nicely, Ive a video on youtube of 9737 revving. Also how many of the original ALX200s for the 315 are left as I spotted 8007 and 8008 on the P13 a weeks back. They have a really distinctive and wicked sound. lol had a look at the youtube videos you put on there. Find it surreal that it could be me driving ;D Havan't driven 9737 much and wasn't that impressed by it due to the brakes. However, its faster than most of the buses there. If you want speed than look no further than 9750, 58, 65, 70, and 71. You also got 9760 on there. I was so upset after driving that bus. Never again
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2008 11:41:40 GMT
You also got 9760 on there. I was so upset after driving that bus. Never again You've got me all suspicious now... what happened ;D ;D ;D
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Post by vjaska on Apr 29, 2008 21:39:38 GMT
I wanna know too ;D. I was on 9749 today, that is quite fast as well.
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