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Post by snoggle on May 5, 2016 23:12:39 GMT
The TfL spec appears to have a front *and* rear facing set of seats over the front wheelarch. That's going to be really odd using that rear facing seat, especially if it's set high up. Your knees will be at the head level of those sitting in the main saloon.  |
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Post by vjaska on May 6, 2016 0:20:15 GMT
The TfL spec appears to have a front *and* rear facing set of seats over the front wheelarch. That's going to be really odd using that rear facing seat, especially if it's set high up. Your knees will be at the head level of those sitting in the main saloon. Not only that but the upstairs front right hand seats seem to set back a little bit too much which seems very odd. |
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Post by ServerKing on May 6, 2016 5:29:58 GMT
The TfL spec appears to have a front *and* rear facing set of seats over the front wheelarch. That's going to be really odd using that rear facing seat, especially if it's set high up. Your knees will be at the head level of those sitting in the main saloon. Just be careful if you are travelling to a function in your kilt and be mindful how you sit  I was hoping they would lose the toilet bowl window from the back  Interesting blind at the front - LED or a large vinyl sticker across the front saying it is a test bus?  |
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Post by allentc on Jun 22, 2016 12:51:54 GMT
RouteOne reports that a TFL spec example is nearing completion and will shortly join Go-Ahead on a long term trial.
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Post by ServerKing on Jun 22, 2016 17:46:10 GMT
RouteOne reports that a TFL spec example is nearing completion and will shortly join Go-Ahead on a long term trial. Go-Ahead like these one-off models  I don't like the opening windows built-in to the surrounding glass pane - I can see that getting broken very easily And still the toilet-bowl window at the back remains |
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Post by planesandtrains on Jun 22, 2016 18:19:48 GMT
Hmm lightest in class. Know this is far ahead but the 33 could be a candidate if Hammersmith Bridge ever starts...
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Jun 22, 2016 18:50:45 GMT
Hmm lightest in class. Know this is far ahead but the 33 could be a candidate if Hammersmith Bridge ever starts... You and the 33 (don't worry, that's me and the 62) I also see reports that Optare continue to be uninterested in producing a Hybrid driveline. They are developing an electric version but if the bus isn't available in Hybrid I don't see it penetrating the London market to compete with ADL, Wright and MCV. Especially with the proposed expansion of the ULEZ. |
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Post by southeastlondonbus on Jul 20, 2016 19:01:50 GMT
Seen reported on Mugbook, that a demonstrator numbered OM1 arrived at BX today it awaits fitting of TFL equipment and driver training before being trialled on the 486.
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Interesting blind at the front - LED or a large vinyl sticker across the front saying it is a test bus? 
I don't like the opening windows built-in to the surrounding glass pane - I can see that getting broken very easily 
