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Post by LK65EBO on Dec 7, 2022 15:35:51 GMT
I know I've previously mentioned on here about the 203s MCLs being boring compared to the 117s MCMs but today completely changed that perception. Bus in question was MCL30307 (BD11LWU) and the gear change from 1st to 2nd is brutal! This was mostly noticeable on the Great South West Road where the driver floored it when leaving the bus stops. It's a shame that the 203 and 108 are the only routes with this type of bus.
All I can say is what a downgrade from Citaro's to B5LHs soon...
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Post by vjaska on Dec 7, 2022 15:41:31 GMT
I know I've previously mentioned on here about the 203s MCLs being boring compared to the 117s MCMs but today completely changed that perception. Bus in question was MCL30307 (BD11LWU) and the gear change from 1st to 2nd is brutal! This was mostly noticeable on the Great South West Road where the driver floored it when leaving the bus stops. It's a shame that the 203 and 108 are the only routes with this type of bus. All I can say is what a downgrade from Citaro's to B5LHs soon... And 358 |
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Post by Busboy105 on Dec 7, 2022 17:45:18 GMT
I know I've previously mentioned on here about the 203s MCLs being boring compared to the 117s MCMs but today completely changed that perception. Bus in question was MCL30307 (BD11LWU) and the gear change from 1st to 2nd is brutal! This was mostly noticeable on the Great South West Road where the driver floored it when leaving the bus stops. It's a shame that the 203 and 108 are the only routes with this type of bus. All I can say is what a downgrade from Citaro's to B5LHs soon... And 358 The 358 has a newer model |
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Post by DE20106 on Dec 7, 2022 17:52:31 GMT
Now that the 72 will seemingly be going up for tender, an easy solution in the event that TFL choose a shortened contract due to Hammersmith Bridge would be by using one of those batches. The 265 batch is close to the PVR and is the oldest batch, allowing younger batches to form other bids for full contracts. They could bid for the 419 using the 223 and H17 batches together It’s often forgotten that the 25 oldest DLEs will be 12 years old next year, and all the remaining DEs 12-15 years old. But doesn’t automatically mean oldest will be replaced, as many have been refurbished for second contracts so are likely to complete those contracts. The oldest DLEs are 60 plates so they’re already 12 years old! They’ll be 13 next year 🤯 I remember them brand new as well it’s so scary |
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Post by dlroper on Dec 7, 2022 18:00:16 GMT
The 358 has a newer model Crikey ............... doesn't feel like it - maybe I've just always gotten on the bad condition ones 🤨 Anyway - I love a Citaro me - 108 is ALWAYS one of my fall-back photo routes if uninspired by anything else and always happy to capture one of the GAL training vehicles |
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Post by vjaska on Dec 8, 2022 5:14:09 GMT
The 358 has a newer model It’s still a Citaro and it behaves very similar albeit with a calmer sound |
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Post by snowman on Dec 8, 2022 7:21:27 GMT
BCE47132 finally entered service yesterday evening (7th)
Just need 47146 to move from 183, X140 to 125 and the large batch of BCE 47030-156 allocations will be complete (even if it did take 18 months)
Extra batch of BCEs for 295 are outstanding
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Post by paulo on Dec 8, 2022 7:32:24 GMT
BCE47132 finally entered service yesterday evening (7th) Just need 47146 to move from 183, X140 to 125 and the large batch of BCE 47030-156 allocations will be complete (even if it did take 18 months) Extra batch of BCEs for 295 are outstanding It will be interesting to to see if BCE47087 returns to S or moves onto X as with some others in that batch. Both are off the road as of now so could be on the move. BCEs on the 71 have become more common again this week so you would have thought that is the likely destination for those released from the 94 when X receives the new intake. |
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Post by DE20106 on Dec 8, 2022 7:41:33 GMT
Wow all 9 vehicles currently on the 117 at its Citaros, which also means the entire batch are in service on that route. Is this the first time that’s ever happened? 😂
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Post by Gary on Dec 8, 2022 8:03:10 GMT
DLE30061 has remained at WK. I wonder how long for as I had assumed it would have gone to Tolworth with the others.
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Post by LK65EBO on Dec 8, 2022 9:13:36 GMT
Wow all 9 vehicles currently on the 117 at its Citaros, which also means the entire batch are in service on that route. Is this the first time that’s ever happened? 😂 Happened quite a few times iirc |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2022 17:26:00 GMT
BCE47132 finally entered service yesterday evening (7th) Just need 47146 to move from 183, X140 to 125 and the large batch of BCE 47030-156 allocations will be complete (even if it did take 18 months) Extra batch of BCEs for 295 are outstanding It will be interesting to to see if BCE47087 returns to S or moves onto X as with some others in that batch. Both are off the road as of now so could be on the move. BCEs on the 71 have become more common again this week so you would have thought that is the likely destination for those released from the 94 when X receives the new intake. What's interesting is that BCE47087 went to FW instead of S or X which makes that part-electric 71 allocation more plausible. |
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Post by paulo on Dec 8, 2022 18:26:53 GMT
It will be interesting to to see if BCE47087 returns to S or moves onto X as with some others in that batch. Both are off the road as of now so could be on the move. BCEs on the 71 have become more common again this week so you would have thought that is the likely destination for those released from the 94 when X receives the new intake. What's interesting is that BCE47087 went to FW instead of S or X which makes that part-electric 71 allocation more plausible. It’s looking likely I would say although the 85 could be a contender bearing in mind its contract renews in 2023. Either way, Fulwell the recipients |
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Post by Frenzie on Dec 8, 2022 20:37:50 GMT
What's interesting is that BCE47087 went to FW instead of S or X which makes that part-electric 71 allocation more plausible. It’s looking likely I would say although the 85 could be a contender bearing in mind its contract renews in 2023. Either way, Fulwell the recipients Apparently the BCEs failed the route test on the 85, even though some have snuck out for a rounder. |
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Post by londonbuses131 on Dec 8, 2022 20:41:13 GMT
Apparently one of the 226 EVs is complete is this true
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