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Post by southlondon413 on Oct 4, 2024 10:37:05 GMT
There are four, including EBD2, at BYD in Iver. Any idea on the other bonnet numbers? I seem to recall the mention of EBD18 which could be one of them My mistake, they are actually in Hounslow. EBD3 is there as well but there are a total of 5 visible in the photo, possibly up to 8 the way they are parked. BEL2524 is also in the photo. |
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Post by va59 on Oct 4, 2024 10:46:40 GMT
Still trying to get my head around the fact someone designed that bus, took a step back, looked at it and thought, 'that's a decent looking bus I've designed there'.
I'd like to meet that person, I've got questions.
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Post by southlondon413 on Oct 4, 2024 11:02:56 GMT
Still trying to get my head around the fact someone designed that bus, took a step back, looked at it and thought, 'that's a decent looking bus I've designed there'. I'd like to meet that person, I've got questions. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean others don’t. Manufacturers don’t make vehicles for your opinion but rather for functionality. |
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Post by wirewiper on Oct 4, 2024 11:28:31 GMT
Still trying to get my head around the fact someone designed that bus, took a step back, looked at it and thought, 'that's a decent looking bus I've designed there'. I'd like to meet that person, I've got questions. I think like that about three-quarters of the cars on the roads today. Then again, some people don't like the ADL Enviro400 City bodywork yet I love it. |
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Post by vjaska on Oct 4, 2024 11:59:33 GMT
What is the limitation that prevents the 162 from getting longer buses? I believe it's Albany Road in Chislehurst. Albany Road sees up to 10.9m vehicles on the 160 using it. I believe the problem section is somewhere along Dominic Drive, Molescroft, Imperial Way or Slades Drive where the 162 briefly leaves the 160 at Edgebury before re-joining it at the other end of Edgebury |
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Post by DT 11 on Oct 4, 2024 12:39:20 GMT
What is the limitation that prevents the 162 from getting longer buses? The 162 had 9.4m buses under TB interesting it’s been specified 8.9m buses since 2006. |
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Post by DT 11 on Oct 4, 2024 12:40:17 GMT
If Go-Ahead won again for my local bus 162 then I will be happy to have that E100. They are narrower than your existing buses. Not ideal. Anything is better than those Opscare vehicles. |
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Post by BK15AZR on Oct 4, 2024 12:59:10 GMT
If Go-Ahead won again for my local bus 162 then I will be happy to have that E100. And the 138 as well - it's up for tender right now so will see! |
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Post by adl on Oct 4, 2024 13:20:18 GMT
Presumably broke down but EH148 has hazards on presumably broken down at the lights heading down Abbs Cross , 165 had to marginally get around it not sure if an LT will though so if it is broke down it’ll be a massive issue where it’s broken down, can’t see why else he’d be stationary not moving at the lights.
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Post by vjaska on Oct 4, 2024 13:46:48 GMT
They are narrower than your existing buses. Not ideal. Anything is better than those Opscare vehicles. As a passenger, they're fine to ride - have rode quite a few on the 322 and they're pretty comfortable. Have also rode one on the 315 & H20 |
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Post by thewhetstonebusguy on Oct 4, 2024 15:39:42 GMT
Any idea on the other bonnet numbers? I seem to recall the mention of EBD18 which could be one of them My mistake, they are actually in Hounslow. EBD3 is there as well but there are a total of 5 visible in the photo, possibly up to 8 the way they are parked. BEL2524 is also in the photo. Can you send the photo on here? |
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Post by southlondon413 on Oct 4, 2024 15:41:13 GMT
My mistake, they are actually in Hounslow. EBD3 is there as well but there are a total of 5 visible in the photo, possibly up to 8 the way they are parked. BEL2524 is also in the photo. Can you send the photo on here? It’s not my photo but if you go on The Londoner Facebook page it’s there. |
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Post by thewhetstonebusguy on Oct 4, 2024 15:59:54 GMT
Can you send the photo on here? It’s not my photo but if you go on The Londoner Facebook page it’s there. I don’t use facebook |
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Post by exbox on Oct 4, 2024 16:45:33 GMT
Still trying to get my head around the fact someone designed that bus, took a step back, looked at it and thought, 'that's a decent looking bus I've designed there'. I'd like to meet that person, I've got questions. It looks striking. You're not going to mistake it for anything else. |
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Post by twobellstogo on Oct 4, 2024 17:56:32 GMT
Still trying to get my head around the fact someone designed that bus, took a step back, looked at it and thought, 'that's a decent looking bus I've designed there'. I'd like to meet that person, I've got questions. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean others don’t. Manufacturers don’t make vehicles for your opinion but rather for functionality. I don’t think they’re pretty, but they are quite distinctive, and I think I shall grow to think fondly of them, as long as they work well! |
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