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Post by Volvo on Jan 23, 2024 18:09:06 GMT
I know this is years late but I haven't actually paid much attention until today for some reason. Anyone know why the original 16/66reg SEe's for the 507/521 have no rear window yet all other BYD E200s since do? They are very early models, I can only assume ADL found a way to mount the batteries differently allowing for a rear window to be installed. Hopefully they can eventually change the E400 version as well as I hate the lack of a rear window. They remind me of the S-reg DLA Arriva had and I hated those, they made me feel so claustrophobic at the back. Thanks for that. I agree about the lack of rear window on buses, it's horrible and it's not just ADL apart from Optare every other electric DD has no lower rear window.
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Post by yunus on Jan 23, 2024 19:19:03 GMT
What Diesel operated route stops the nearest to Camden Town and how far off is it?
For example once the 476 goes Hybrid the nearest Diesel route to Kings X will be the 394 at Angel.
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Post by southlondonbus on Jan 23, 2024 19:23:26 GMT
What Diesel operated route stops the nearest to Camden Town and how far off is it? For example once the 476 goes Hybrid the nearest Diesel route to Kings X will be the 394 at Angel. For now Still there is the 268 and C11 at Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage.
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Post by yunus on Jan 23, 2024 19:25:39 GMT
What Diesel operated route stops the nearest to Camden Town and how far off is it? For example once the 476 goes Hybrid the nearest Diesel route to Kings X will be the 394 at Angel. For now Still there is the 268 and C11 at Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage. Thanks, I thought it was the 263 in my head. Totally forgot about the 268 & not familiar with the C11.
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Post by busoccultation on Jan 28, 2024 18:10:52 GMT
Which B7TL's new to London came with the mark 2 cab design i.e. the same cab style and indicator sound that is generally seen on newer Volvos such as the B9TL?
I do know the 06reg WVL batch new to the 68/468/X68 are fitted with a 6 speed ZF gearbox and does have the mark 2 cab design after noticing a newer cab dash and an indicator sound that is different to the older B7TL's after riding a couple of them on the Bluestar 19 in Southampton yesterday, that has prompted my question on this on later B7TL batches in London.
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Post by TB123 on Jan 28, 2024 18:19:38 GMT
Which B7TL's new to London came with the mark 2 cab design i.e. the same cab style and indicator sound that is generally seen on newer Volvos such as the B9TL? I do know the 06reg WVL batch new to the 68/468/X68 are fitted with a 6 speed ZF gearbox and does have the mark 2 cab design after noticing a newer cab dash and an indicator sound that is different to the older B7TL's after riding a couple of them on the Bluestar 19 in Southampton yesterday, that has prompted my question on this on later B7TL batches in London. Arriva 55 plate VLAs Go-Ahead 06 plate WVLs First/Metroline 55 plate VNWs/VWs Travel London/Abellio 55/06 plate Vs/90* I think those were the only B7TLs for London to come with upgraded dashboard and 6 speed gearbox
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Post by vjaska on Jan 28, 2024 19:55:49 GMT
Which B7TL's new to London came with the mark 2 cab design i.e. the same cab style and indicator sound that is generally seen on newer Volvos such as the B9TL? I do know the 06reg WVL batch new to the 68/468/X68 are fitted with a 6 speed ZF gearbox and does have the mark 2 cab design after noticing a newer cab dash and an indicator sound that is different to the older B7TL's after riding a couple of them on the Bluestar 19 in Southampton yesterday, that has prompted my question on this on later B7TL batches in London. Arriva 55 plate VLAs Go-Ahead 06 plate WVLs First/Metroline 55 plate VNWs/VWs Travel London/Abellio 55/06 plate Vs/90* I think those were the only B7TLs for London to come with upgraded dashboard and 6 speed gearbox Small correction - the Travel London ones had 4 spd Voith boxes and were the worst of all those listed (55 reg VLA's were my personal faves in comparison)
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Post by TB123 on Jan 29, 2024 9:17:56 GMT
Arriva 55 plate VLAs Go-Ahead 06 plate WVLs First/Metroline 55 plate VNWs/VWs Travel London/Abellio 55/06 plate Vs/90* I think those were the only B7TLs for London to come with upgraded dashboard and 6 speed gearbox Small correction - the Travel London ones had 4 spd Voith boxes and were the worst of all those listed (55 reg VLA's were my personal faves in comparison) Of course they were...🤦 Agreed though. The 607 VWs were quality as were the Arriva VLAs - I rode one of the latter last year on the X93 from Scarborough to Whitby - great fun!
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Post by allentc on Jan 29, 2024 9:59:14 GMT
I think those were the only B7TLs for London to come with upgraded dashboard and 6 speed gearbox Another difference I think is that the Mk2 B7TLs had i-beam front suspension whereas the Mk1 had independent from suspension.
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Post by southlondonbus on Jan 29, 2024 10:07:38 GMT
Arriva 55 plate VLAs Go-Ahead 06 plate WVLs First/Metroline 55 plate VNWs/VWs Travel London/Abellio 55/06 plate Vs/90* I think those were the only B7TLs for London to come with upgraded dashboard and 6 speed gearbox Small correction - the Travel London ones had 4 spd Voith boxes and were the worst of all those listed (55 reg VLA's were my personal faves in comparison) Apart from those awful urban 90 seats on the VLAs hehe. Particularly when compared to the arch top ones on the DWs.
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Post by M1104 on Jan 29, 2024 12:52:56 GMT
Which B7TL's new to London came with the mark 2 cab design i.e. the same cab style and indicator sound that is generally seen on newer Volvos such as the B9TL? I do know the 06reg WVL batch new to the 68/468/X68 are fitted with a 6 speed ZF gearbox and does have the mark 2 cab design after noticing a newer cab dash and an indicator sound that is different to the older B7TL's after riding a couple of them on the Bluestar 19 in Southampton yesterday, that has prompted my question on this on later B7TL batches in London. Arriva 55 plate VLAs Go-Ahead 06 plate WVLs First/Metroline 55 plate VNWs/VWs Travel London/Abellio 55/06 plate Vs/90* I think those were the only B7TLs for London to come with upgraded dashboard and 6 speed gearbox Which B7TL's new to London came with the mark 2 cab design i.e. the same cab style and indicator sound that is generally seen on newer Volvos such as the B9TL? I do know the 06reg WVL batch new to the 68/468/X68 are fitted with a 6 speed ZF gearbox and does have the mark 2 cab design after noticing a newer cab dash and an indicator sound that is different to the older B7TL's after riding a couple of them on the Bluestar 19 in Southampton yesterday, that has prompted my question on this on later B7TL batches in London. Arriva 55 plate VLAs Go-Ahead 06 plate WVLs First/Metroline 55 plate VNWs/VWs Travel London/Abellio 55/06 plate Vs/90* Their respective bonnet numbers being; Arriva: VLA142 to VLA179 Go-Ahead: WVL212 to WVL273 Abellio: 9021 to 9073
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Post by busoccultation on Jan 29, 2024 18:32:20 GMT
Arriva 55 plate VLAs Go-Ahead 06 plate WVLs First/Metroline 55 plate VNWs/VWs Travel London/Abellio 55/06 plate Vs/90* I think those were the only B7TLs for London to come with upgraded dashboard and 6 speed gearbox Their respective bonnet numbers being; Arriva: VLA142 to VLA179 Go-Ahead: WVL212 to WVL273 Abellio: 9021 to 9073 VLA142/143 had the older cab design and the loud beeping sound for the indicator as found on older B7TL as well as being a 5 speeder as they were part of the batch new to the 128.
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Post by SILENCED on Jan 30, 2024 15:36:43 GMT
Croydon councillor Claire Bonham has a post seeking responses to the mayor's proposal to reduce the frequency on the 410. This has been passed to our local Facebook group, and would like to add some substance to this. Given it has only just been re-awarded with the same PVR, anyone know if this is a real thing or another instance of a councillor not having the faintest Scooby's?
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Post by TB123 on Jan 30, 2024 15:38:14 GMT
Croydon councillor Claire Bonham has a post seeking response to the mayor's proposal to reduce frequency on the 410. This has been passed to our local Facebook group, and would like to add some substance to this. Given it has only just been re-awarded with the same PVR, anyone now if this is a real thing or another instance of a councillor not having the faintest Scooby's? [b Not a typo with the 450 is it? They both serve Cllr Bonham's ward
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Post by SILENCED on Jan 30, 2024 15:38:42 GMT
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