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Post by VPL630 on Nov 13, 2016 2:25:33 GMT
I'm apparently at PD route learning next week and type training, nothing on my DasWeb yet but i'll keep you lot updated
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Post by ThinLizzy on Nov 13, 2016 6:18:58 GMT
I'm apparently at PD route learning next week and type training, nothing on my DasWeb yet but i'll keep you lot updated I'll look out for you when I'm on shift at Woolwich Arsenal DLR! |
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Post by nickfreckle on Nov 13, 2016 10:10:37 GMT
I'm apparently at PD route learning next week and type training, nothing on my DasWeb yet but i'll keep you lot updated And I'll keep my eye out for you around the garage - although I'm only doing Monday to Friday then I'm off for a week.  It's only the Volvo you haven't driven before isn't it? |
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Post by VPL630 on Nov 13, 2016 17:34:20 GMT
I'm apparently at PD route learning next week and type training, nothing on my DasWeb yet but i'll keep you lot updated And I'll keep my eye out for you around the garage - although I'm only doing Monday to Friday then I'm off for a week. It's only the Volvo you haven't driven before isn't it? I've driven a Gemini, just not in service, I'm not type trained on the Volvo MMC and haven't driven one, haven't driven a dart yet in service either |
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Post by Alex on Nov 13, 2016 20:01:51 GMT
I'm apparently at PD route learning next week and type training, nothing on my DasWeb yet but i'll keep you lot updated Yes - do let us know how you get along. I still really miss living in Plumstead, but things in life change sometimes........I imagine you'll have great fun over there, it's an interesting set of routes running from PD garage |
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Post by nickfreckle on Nov 13, 2016 21:25:30 GMT
And I'll keep my eye out for you around the garage - although I'm only doing Monday to Friday then I'm off for a week. It's only the Volvo you haven't driven before isn't it? I've driven a Gemini, just not in service, I'm not type trained on the Volvo MMC and haven't driven one, haven't driven a dart yet in service either If you've driven the Gemini, then you'll only need to learn cab controls. That's all they did with me. The MMC have better transmission than the Gemini, and they don't feel like they are going to stall when they switch from electric to engine. They're lovely buses to drive. It's only the Dart and Enviro 200 that I've not driven in service. Used them both as ferry buses from PD Common though. |
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Post by VPL630 on Nov 13, 2016 23:53:06 GMT
I've driven a Gemini, just not in service, I'm not type trained on the Volvo MMC and haven't driven one, haven't driven a dart yet in service either If you've driven the Gemini, then you'll only need to learn cab controls. That's all they did with me. The MMC have better transmission than the Gemini, and they don't feel like they are going to stall when they switch from electric to engine. They're lovely buses to drive. If the Volvo MMC is anything like a normal MMC mixed with the Volvo dash I'll be fine but might as well ask It's only the Dart and Enviro 200 that I've not driven in service. Used them both as ferry buses from PD Common though. E200's are the worst buses I've driven, they float about while driving along, terrible over any kind of bump or imperfection in the road, the Voith ones are terribly slow, handbrake is in an awkward position and the mirrors are pretty much useless, The MMC's on the other hand are lovely I've always wanted to drive a dart, I've only moved one in West Ham and that was it but that's not enough to get a feel for it |
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Post by 6HP502C on Nov 14, 2016 2:42:29 GMT
If you've driven the Gemini, then you'll only need to learn cab controls. That's all they did with me. The MMC have better transmission than the Gemini, and they don't feel like they are going to stall when they switch from electric to engine. They're lovely buses to drive. If the Volvo MMC is anything like a normal MMC mixed with the Volvo dash I'll be fine but might as well ask It's only the Dart and Enviro 200 that I've not driven in service. Used them both as ferry buses from PD Common though. E200's are the worst buses I've driven, they float about while driving along, terrible over any kind of bump or imperfection in the road, the Voith ones are terribly slow, handbrake is in an awkward position and the mirrors are pretty much useless, The MMC's on the other hand are lovely I've always wanted to drive a dart, I've only moved one in West Ham and that was it but that's not enough to get a feel for it They are surprisingly hard to get hold of, only driven probably less than 10 in my time. Darts are just like a TA from the cab, only with a higher ceiling and worse turning circle. |
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Post by john on Nov 14, 2016 9:16:53 GMT
If you've driven the Gemini, then you'll only need to learn cab controls. That's all they did with me. The MMC have better transmission than the Gemini, and they don't feel like they are going to stall when they switch from electric to engine. They're lovely buses to drive. If the Volvo MMC is anything like a normal MMC mixed with the Volvo dash I'll be fine but might as well ask It's only the Dart and Enviro 200 that I've not driven in service. Used them both as ferry buses from PD Common though. E200's are the worst buses I've driven, they float about while driving along, terrible over any kind of bump or imperfection in the road, the Voith ones are terribly slow, handbrake is in an awkward position and the mirrors are pretty much useless, The MMC's on the other hand are lovely I've always wanted to drive a dart, I've only moved one in West Ham and that was it but that's not enough to get a feel for it Again, I don't find our ones that bad. One thing that ours at RM have over the NS ones is the mirrors are bigger, more like the MMC ones, but on both sides. Once they get the emissions light on....oh God are they slow!!! Oh and of note, I'm off to West Ham hopefully for an interview to become Environmental Champion for RM!! 😂😂😂 |
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Post by nickfreckle on Nov 17, 2016 18:28:41 GMT
Route learned the 177 on Tuesday. Despite the traffic being awful due to issues at Blackwall Tunnel and Woolwich Ferry due to Dartford Crossing being stuffed again, I quite enjoyed it. Got a week off after tomorrow's duty, then when I come back, my Dasweb is now solid 177  |
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Post by nickfreckle on Dec 11, 2016 19:18:11 GMT
Kapow! On rota from X-Mas eve. 177. Not completely enamoured with it, but at least I know what I'm going to be doing weeks in advance now.
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Post by Alex on Dec 11, 2016 22:04:17 GMT
Kapow! On rota from X-Mas eve. 177. Not completely enamoured with it, but at least I know what I'm going to be doing weeks in advance now. Is 177 by itself these days? When I lived in the area I recall it being joined up with 472  |
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Post by john on Dec 11, 2016 22:50:17 GMT
Kapow! On rota from X-Mas eve. 177. Not completely enamoured with it, but at least I know what I'm going to be doing weeks in advance now. I enjoy rota life. Have had it easier trying to plan stuff in and organise my own affairs. Luckily enough, I'm enjoying the 287 itself. You get to learn the route on a more intimate basis (traffic conditions/times, traffic light timings and passengers/customers). Love it!!! |
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Post by nickfreckle on Dec 12, 2016 9:32:00 GMT
Kapow! On rota from X-Mas eve. 177. Not completely enamoured with it, but at least I know what I'm going to be doing weeks in advance now. Is 177 by itself these days? When I lived in the area I recall it being joined up with 472 Yeah, all the routes are standalone now - although I think the 53's have a school bus chucked in for good measure. |
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Post by nickfreckle on Dec 12, 2016 9:33:30 GMT
Kapow! On rota from X-Mas eve. 177. Not completely enamoured with it, but at least I know what I'm going to be doing weeks in advance now. I enjoy rota life. Have had it easier trying to plan stuff in and organise my own affairs. Luckily enough, I'm enjoying the 287 itself. You get to learn the route on a more intimate basis (traffic conditions/times, traffic light timings and passengers/customers). Love it!!! It's easy to work out the traffic on conditions on 177. Very early in the morning and late at night - good. All other times - Bad |
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