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Post by John tuthill on Sept 3, 2020 21:31:55 GMT
And for our younger readers, picture from Ian Armstrongs bus page wow memories! Shames I can't give this more than one like! Used to love these, especially when the used to pop up on the 179 from time to time- likewise when the Lynxs used to turn up on the 167. Check out YouTube, type in 'grey-greeen buses.'
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Post by capitalomnibus on Sept 3, 2020 21:39:12 GMT
Any news yet on the 2 new electrics that'll be ordered for route 20? I've just had a look on Google maps through the entire route and at the Loughton/Debden end, there are some quite narrow roads and tight turns, however I can see HCT Group going for the Optare Metrodecker instead of the Enviro 400EV as I believe the Enviro 400EVs may just be too long to turn onto the narrow roads in the Loughton/Debden area but let's wait and see. The 20 is not that tight of a route. They should easily be able to negotiate it. I drove the 20 years ago and cannot see why it shouldn't. Back in the day it even used to have Leyland Lynx and B10M single deckers that were near 12m.
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Post by capitalomnibus on Sept 3, 2020 21:45:02 GMT
Way back, Grey Green used Ikarus bodied DAF SB220s on the 167 and all sorts of long single-decks which managed to get round the route without any major issues. And for our younger readers, picture from Ian Armstrongs bus page I remember these, loved them
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Post by ThinLizzy on Sept 4, 2020 1:24:57 GMT
wow memories! Shames I can't give this more than one like! Used to love these, especially when the used to pop up on the 179 from time to time- likewise when the Lynxs used to turn up on the 167. Check out YouTube, type in 'grey-greeen buses.' wow that was a trip down memory lane! I grew up with Grey Green buses on the 173 and 179, the 173 on the A13 clip was my nearest stop to the route. Thank you for the recommendation!
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Post by John tuthill on Sept 4, 2020 8:24:04 GMT
Check out YouTube, type in 'grey-greeen buses.' wow that was a trip down memory lane! I grew up with Grey Green buses on the 173 and 179, the 173 on the A13 clip was my nearest stop to the route. Thank you for the recommendation! Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. For nostagia, I always try Ian Armstrongs bus page for photos, and Youtube for any videos. Be safe one and all
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Post by galwhv69 on Sept 8, 2020 20:07:55 GMT
DN33792 now in service with CT Plus
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Sept 30, 2020 11:49:44 GMT
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Post by mkay315 on Sept 30, 2020 11:49:44 GMT
DN33792 now in service with CT Plus Any idea which route this will be allocated to?
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Post by bustavane on Sept 30, 2020 13:42:17 GMT
It did the school extra on the 20 this am (V20), so would suggest that's its purpose.
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Post by mkay315 on Sept 30, 2020 14:15:54 GMT
It did the school extra on the 20 this am (V20), so would suggest that's its purpose. Oh I see
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Post by northlondonbuses on Dec 3, 2020 14:51:24 GMT
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Post by Busboy105 on Dec 3, 2020 14:55:17 GMT
I’m pretty double decks would struggle on the W5.
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Post by northlondonbuses on Dec 3, 2020 14:56:31 GMT
I’m pretty double decks would struggle on the W5. ik but it might be for dead runs
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Post by Busboy105 on Dec 3, 2020 14:58:35 GMT
I’m pretty double decks would struggle on the W5. ik but it might be for dead runs So why would the doors be taped up?
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Post by northlondonbuses on Dec 3, 2020 15:02:42 GMT
ik but it might be for dead runs So why would the doors be taped up? idk im guessing they just used 2600 since the bus was broken anyways
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Post by Busboy105 on Dec 3, 2020 15:04:39 GMT
So why would the doors be taped up? idk im guessing they just used 2600 since the bus was broken anyways Oh ok.
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