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Post by COBO on Jun 26, 2014 15:01:03 GMT
I wanted to know what buses is the best for which type of roads.
What single deckers is the best at climbing Hills?
what single deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways?
What double deckers is the best at climbing Hills?
What double deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways?
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Post by Mokujin on Jun 26, 2014 15:26:04 GMT
Which single deck is the best for Hills?
Answer: Enviro200s
which single deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways?
Answer: Dennis Darts
Which double deck is the best for Hills?
Answer: Dennis Tridents
Which double deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways?
Answer: Dennis Tridents
All in my opinion.
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Post by snoggle on Jun 26, 2014 15:40:07 GMT
I wanted to know what buses is the best for which type of roads. Which single deck is the best for Hills? which single deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways? Which double deck is the best for Hills? Which double deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways? What do you mean by "best"? Most comfortable, fastest, slowest, safest, least stressful to drive, most economical, carries the most people ?? Defining the criteria might help those answering. |
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Post by ServerKing on Jun 26, 2014 15:49:32 GMT
Abellio's 8041 (V301MDP) - most oldest  , followed by the most deceptive 8466 - GM03TGM, actually a much older Euro2 dart hiding in a Euro3 Caetano body  Best double deck for dual carriageways I think is the DB250 - the ones on the 34 are quick... For hills, the Voith Darts at KC on the 214  |
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Post by COBO on Jun 26, 2014 15:50:26 GMT
I wanted to know what buses is the best for which type of roads. Which single deck is the best for Hills? which single deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways? Which double deck is the best for Hills? Which double deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways? What do you mean by "best"? Most comfortable, fastest, slowest, safest, least stressful to drive, most economical, carries the most people ?? Defining the criteria might help those answering. Sorry but is this better? I wanted to know what buses is the best for which type of roads. I wanted to know what buses is the best for which type of roads. What single deckers is the best at climbing Hills? what single deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways? What double deckers is the best at climbing Hills? What double deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways? I just wanted to know what buses were suitable at which road type? |
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Post by ServerKing on Jun 26, 2014 16:32:04 GMT
Like Louis Suarez' most recent biting incident, this thread could be looked at from all different angles, and still not come to the right conclusion  To summarize, the best bus is the one most suitable for the route involved - for instance, you wouldn't go and put a single deck on the 267....  I take that back... I guess they learnt back in the day this wasn't ideal Generally it all depends on the route and the tasks involved, unless anyone else can provide an inexhaustive list... |
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Post by LX09FBJ on Jun 26, 2014 22:17:15 GMT
In my view:
what single deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways?
Enviro200H, well they're fast than the diesels on the 371
What double deckers is the best at climbing Hills?
OmniCity DD
What double deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways?
Unrestricted E400 Euro V or Euro III Trident
In terms of an 'all rounder', I'd say that the Enviro400 is probably the best double decker. Not a big fan of single decks, and indeed most are the same, with the exception of Optare Versas, Tempos, Citaros (although they're very expensive) and the small handful of hybrid/electric/hydrogen buses out there. If I had to push for an answer though I'd say either Citaro/Tempo (but not with Ciclos) for a full-size bus and Versa for a midi.
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Post by rmz19 on Jun 26, 2014 22:55:36 GMT
Hmmm....imo I think the quickest single decks are the MAN MCV evolutions, these beasts accelerate real quick!. The quickest double decks I would say are all generations of the E40 hybrids . The Scania Omnicity and Optare Olympus are pretty quick too (they'll sadly be missed  ). For climbing hills the Dennis Trident and 1st Gen Enviro 400 for double decks, 12m Citaro and 12m Omnicity for single decks. |
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Post by vjaska on Jun 26, 2014 23:07:55 GMT
I wanted to know what buses is the best for which type of roads. What single deckers is the best at climbing Hills? what single deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways? What double deckers is the best at climbing Hills? What double deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways? In my own personal opinion: What single deckers is the best at climbing Hills? Citaros What single deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways? 12m single deckers What double deckers is the best at climbing Hills? Voith What double deckers is the fastest on dual carriageways/motorways? ZF |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 4:05:58 GMT
IMO
Which single deck is the best for Hills?
Optare Tempos
Which single deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways?
Citaros (MCL)
Which double deck is the best for Hills?
Alexander Dennis Tridents
Which double deck is the best for dual carriageways/motorways?
Alexander Dennis Tridents
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Post by John tuthill on Jun 27, 2014 10:12:46 GMT
Nostalgically:
S/D for motorways-Midland red BMMO CM6
D/D " " RCL(11 litres+ it did shift!)
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Post by londonbusboy on Jun 27, 2014 15:06:06 GMT
Has everyone forgotten the Euro 6 Hybrid e400s!
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Post by M1104 on Jun 27, 2014 16:25:55 GMT
Has everyone forgotten the Euro 6 Hybrid e400s! There are not all that many about, so many of us may have yet to ride one  |
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Post by DT 11 on Jun 27, 2014 16:35:46 GMT
Has everyone forgotten the Euro 6 Hybrid e400s! Very decent vehicles imo. Have been on Stagecoach's & Abellios now. I like them |
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Post by rmz19 on Jun 28, 2014 11:09:22 GMT
Has everyone forgotten the Euro 6 Hybrid e400s! I haven't!, that's why I said all generations of the E40 Hybrids including the Euro 6 ones. Despite their loudness sometimes when the engine fans kick in, I like them alot too! . |
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, followed by the most deceptive 8466 - GM03TGM, actually a much older Euro2 dart hiding in a Euro3 Caetano body 
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