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Post by 6HP502C on Feb 15, 2009 1:09:45 GMT
If i recal correctly, East London currently have BW and T completed while BK are being fitted as we speak. Can't remember which order it is, but U, NS and WH, who are definately last, are yet to be fitted while, as already stated, RM are being fitted on site like BE have had. As for modifications, well, there's 17515 at WH and DMC51523 at DM that have been retrofitted with Euro IV engines I had 17515 on the 86 today. It sounds quieter and more subdued than the euro_3 Trident. The cooling fan is also more noticeable. It still has the same old euro_3 5 speed ZF box though, so it doesn't sound exactly the same as an Enviro. I could feel that it's not quite as powerful as the more healthy of the Travel London 51 reg Tridents. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2009 17:23:40 GMT
LG WVL6 has an extra 2 headlights fitted to the front of it for some reason the others are also fully operational although when i passed it the driver was fiddling with the switches trying to figure out what had been done to his bus, anyone who knows/has seen it can let me know there thoughts.....
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Post by john on Mar 22, 2009 13:59:22 GMT
It looks like iBus is having an effect on the layout of NS Tridents upstairs. As they're being fitted, the O/S upper deck seats at the front are being moved forward to make room for equipment behind the seats. Abit disappointing as the legroom on offer was brilliant at the front ;D
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Post by Volvo on Jun 7, 2009 10:00:09 GMT
TNA33359 LK53EXX on the 23 yesterday, converted to euro 4, mind you it sounds horrid doesnt sound anything like a voith enviro. I have a video which I will upload later.
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Post by Volvo on Jun 7, 2009 10:03:57 GMT
If i recal correctly, East London currently have BW and T completed while BK are being fitted as we speak. Can't remember which order it is, but U, NS and WH, who are definately last, are yet to be fitted while, as already stated, RM are being fitted on site like BE have had. As for modifications, well, there's 17515 at WH and DMC51523 at DM that have been retrofitted with Euro IV engines I had 17515 on the 86 today. It sounds quieter and more subdued than the euro_3 Trident. The cooling fan is also more noticeable. It still has the same old euro_3 5 speed ZF box though, so it doesn't sound exactly the same as an Enviro. I could feel that it's not quite as powerful as the more healthy of the Travel London 51 reg Tridents. TBH with you CCK none of these euro 4 converted tridents really sound like enviros much, they still sound like euro 3, neither do they seem faster than a euro 3 trident. Apart from better emissions, there is not much difference between them and a euro 3 trident. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2009 12:17:53 GMT
Thought this would be the best place for these. This apparently was used as the medical bus that went round depots but is now used mainly as a meal relief bus on district line rail replacement and can be found at upminister station on those days. from what i gather due to the lack of seats its insured as a hgv and as such you need a hgv licence to drive it. The pics were taken on my mobile so apologys for them not being to great. img188.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=image020j.jpg |
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Post by greeny253 on Jun 7, 2009 16:19:22 GMT
Thought this would be the best place for these. This apparently was used as the medical bus that went round depots but is now used mainly as a meal relief bus on district line rail replacement and can be found at upminister station on those days. from what i gather due to the lack of seats its insured as a hgv and as such you need a hgv licence to drive it. The pics were taken on my mobile so apologys for them not being to great. img188.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=image020j.jpgThanks for putting those up Chaz - saw that at Rainham Tesco a couple of weeks back and wondered what it's purpose was |
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Post by ServerKing on Jun 9, 2009 4:02:32 GMT
WVL19 on the 14 now has fog lights  and new LED front indicators, like the ones on an E400  |
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Post by vjaska on Jun 9, 2009 21:59:36 GMT
34557 has half a new rear door fitted, painted black for some strange reason  |
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Post by dla389 on Jun 10, 2009 15:20:57 GMT
DLA3 of TH has just received new LED side-indicators (similar style and shape to the Enviro's).
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Post by M1104 on Jun 10, 2009 23:37:12 GMT
If i recal correctly, East London currently have BW and T completed while BK are being fitted as we speak. Can't remember which order it is, but U, NS and WH, who are definately last, are yet to be fitted while, as already stated, RM are being fitted on site like BE have had. As for modifications, well, there's 17515 at WH and DMC51523 at DM that have been retrofitted with Euro IV engines I had 17515 on the 86 today. It sounds quieter and more subdued than the euro_3 Trident. The cooling fan is also more noticeable. It still has the same old euro_3 5 speed ZF box though, so it doesn't sound exactly the same as an Enviro. I could feel that it's not quite as powerful as the more healthy of the Travel London 51 reg Tridents. You have to bear in mind that 17515's origional euro_3 engine was bigger than the present one. * 17515 before retrofit (euro_3): 8.3 litres, 225 bhp * 17515 after retrofit (euro_4): 6.7 litres, 250 bhp * Travel London's 9700 (euro_3): 8.3 litres, 260 bhp Regarding First and Metroline, will they be retrofitting euro_5 engines on future Trident conversions? Also, I hope their B7TLs are due for upgrading to euro_5. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2009 8:53:50 GMT
Can Euro3 buses even have their engines replaced with Euro5 versions? Is there some sort of difference between Euro3/4 and Euro5 (different ignition system as an example) that makes it technically impossible or can they still be upgraded? I had 17515 on the 86 today. It sounds quieter and more subdued than the euro_3 Trident. The cooling fan is also more noticeable. It still has the same old euro_3 5 speed ZF box though, so it doesn't sound exactly the same as an Enviro. I could feel that it's not quite as powerful as the more healthy of the Travel London 51 reg Tridents. You have to bear in mind that 17515's origional euro_3 engine was bigger than the present one. * 17515 before retrofit (euro_3): 8.3 litres, 225 bhp * 17515 after retrofit (euro_4): 6.7 litres, 250 bhp * Travel London's 9700 (euro_3): 8.3 litres, 260 bhp Regarding First and Metroline, will they be retrofitting euro_5 engines on future Trident conversions? Also, I hope their B7TLs are due for upgrading to euro_5. |
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Post by M1104 on Jun 12, 2009 11:01:13 GMT
Can Euro3 buses even have their engines replaced with Euro5 versions? Is there some sort of difference between Euro3/4 and Euro5 (different ignition system as an example) that makes it technically impossible or can they still be upgraded? Some Euro_3 Tridents now have euro_4 engines, which are euro_5 incentive. As for the B7TLs, Putney's refurbished WVLs are now euro_5 as they were all retrofitted with a new engine and exhaust systems. So in short, yes!  |
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Post by vjaska on Jun 12, 2009 13:32:23 GMT
Can Euro3 buses even have their engines replaced with Euro5 versions? Is there some sort of difference between Euro3/4 and Euro5 (different ignition system as an example) that makes it technically impossible or can they still be upgraded? Some Euro_3 Tridents now have euro_4 engines, which are euro_5 incentive. As for the B7TLs, Putney's refurbished WVLs are now euro_5 as they were all retrofitted with a new engine and exhaust systems. So in short, yes! Speaking of them, I was in Putney on Wednesday and was listening to WVL17 & 18 and the only difference I heard was that the whine is not as loud as it was but other than that, its the same |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2009 21:48:47 GMT
Cheers for that, may have to keep an eye out for any future conversions Can Euro3 buses even have their engines replaced with Euro5 versions? Is there some sort of difference between Euro3/4 and Euro5 (different ignition system as an example) that makes it technically impossible or can they still be upgraded? Some Euro_3 Tridents now have euro_4 engines, which are euro_5 incentive. As for the B7TLs, Putney's refurbished WVLs are now euro_5 as they were all retrofitted with a new engine and exhaust systems. So in short, yes! |
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and new LED front indicators, like the ones on an E400 
