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Post by rmz19 on Aug 17, 2016 23:09:15 GMT
Not sure of this makes a difference but the rear blind box is switched. On the DOEs its on the left with the rear window on the right. On the Scania the rear blind box is on the right and the rear window on the right. Plus I do believe the Scania are slightly longer than the DOEs but I could be wrong. The Scania Olympus are longer than the DOE - a DOE is 10.1m whilst a Scania Olympus should be 10.8m. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Olympus 10.6m? I'm pretty sure it's identical in length to the Omnicity as they're both on the N230UD chassis. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 17, 2016 22:25:01 GMT
Maybe because the temperature isn't as hot as 2-3 weeks ago. It is now mid 20's instead of early 30's We were supposed to get some early 30's heat this week but a wind front changed the direction of that intending wave. I suppose that's somewhat good news for those wanting to travel on LT routes  However I did get on the 16 last night and it was blowing out nice cool air, nothing compared to the Gemini 3 on the subsequent journey though as I was literally shivering on it! |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 16, 2016 10:42:10 GMT
WVL443 refurbished. Just seen it on the Hants & Dorset Facebook page I can't say I like the outcome, it doesn't look right without the black headlight surrounds. HD Trim did a much better job with the TT Gemini 2s. It's good that they retained the bonded window design and black headlight surrounds, what I particularly like is how they repainted the panel between the upper rear and side windows red, a clever idea as this contrasts perfectly with the bonded windows and makes the VNs look very smart. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 16, 2016 10:25:26 GMT
Does anyone happen to know the origin of WHV111? It has received a refurbishment at HD Trim. It's a 14 reg and IIRC the only Gemini 3s from 2014 were the first ones in service for Metroline and Stagecoach on the 7 and 53 respectively.
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 15, 2016 20:03:09 GMT
Route 145 has since gained quieter Euro6 MMCs and I believe 123 will be run from Tottenham (AR). Route W3 can get hybrids off (N)29, I'd like to see route 158 run by Bow with the 205's hybrids (from previous apprehension of WH running night routes e.g. 69 & 238) and the 296 could easily get Euro6 E200 MMCs from route 499 should it stick to single deckers. The 205's hybrids are not quiet buses  Put it this way...they're quiet until they're thrashed and the noise suddenly hits you  |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 15, 2016 19:52:45 GMT
725DYE and vjaska thank you both for the info. Very helpful.
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 15, 2016 16:09:22 GMT
Just a question regarding Arriva's VLAs. I've noticed that their earlier LWB VLAs have black surrounds along the upper deck side and front windows, whereas the later ones (~VLA50+) don't. I couldn't quite put my finger on why the earlier ones look different and I've just realised why. Is there a particular reason for why they haven't been repainted all-red like the DWs? Personally the black surrounds make them look better, ditto the DWs.
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 15, 2016 13:49:47 GMT
I agree with you to an extent regarding your statement against the LTs. Three-door boarding aside, there are other bus types that can be used which are perfectly acceptable, although this isn't because they're suitable in any way - if this is a term to go by. This is due to personal reasons such as, first and foremost, there are too many of them. Also I find other buses more visually appealing i.e. the MetroDecker, MMC and EvoSeti. Other than that, I have no issues with LTs operating on some routes as they are great buses. As I've mentioned the contract me were the reason we've been lumbered with so many though I wonder that since it became obvious that LTs were not fit for purpose, could TfL not have renegotiated with Wright about simply providing an existing, two-door model? Seems like they simply couldn't be bothered and left the office. I wouldn't even say LTs are great in my opinion. Interesting indeed, I still can't work out if I like the design, certainly it could have a high window at the rear! Ok 'Great' might be an overstatement on my part Especially coming from me judging by my previous negative posts about the LTs. If they're only on a select amount of routes and all of their Air Cooling systems work properly then I'll be fine with them. Aside from this, I have no issues with the LTs. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 14, 2016 23:29:16 GMT
To most people a bus is a bus regardless of whether it's a VLW,HV or LT. My personal issue with LTs isn't the routes they are placed on, but the fact that they take the place of other, better and more suited vehicles. I suppose that my preference for enviro citys takes some Wright business away but for me even Genimi or Streetdeck orders would have been better. It's the bane contract orders that's landed us with so many not-fit-for-purpose vehicles that we're stuck with for over a decade (I won't rehash the CA cuts and fare evasion issue!) I agree with you to an extent regarding your statement against the LTs. Three-door boarding aside, there are other bus types that can be used which are perfectly acceptable, although this isn't because they're suitable in any way - if this is a term to go by. This is due to personal reasons such as, first and foremost, there are too many of them. Also I find other buses more visually appealing i.e. the MetroDecker, MMC and EvoSeti. Other than that, I have no issues with LTs operating on some routes as they are great buses. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 14, 2016 22:57:24 GMT
I have NEVER seen an Abellio bus like this. When were they in service? This is a Wright Electrocity. I believe they operated on the 129 a while back before the route converted to DDs. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 14, 2016 13:24:31 GMT
But that's besides the point, for some of us on here it's more profound than that. From an enthusiast's perspective, surely those who oppose the 253 converting to LTs and have been fond of HVs/VLWs on the route can express their dislike of this matter? Such an irrational statement is pointless in a forum about buses. Frankly it's you that's made the irrational statement. Yes enthusiasts may prefer different types of buses but to suggest that any route has been ruined is absurd. Nothing irrational about what I've said, just merely questioning the validity of your statement.This is a forum about buses, therefore one having an opinion on a route being 'ruined' by a certain bus type - as it's a subjective expression - is perfectly reasonable given their preference or dislike of a certain type of bus. But making a general statement by saying that a bus is just a bus to most people isn't really valid in this context. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 14, 2016 11:27:45 GMT
I would say it has been spoiled now. To most people a bus is a bus regardless of whether it's a VLW,HV or LT. But that's besides the point, for some of us on here it's more profound than that. From an enthusiast's perspective, surely those who oppose the 253 converting to LTs and have been fond of HVs/VLWs on the route can express their dislike of this matter? Such an irrational statement is pointless in a forum about buses. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 13, 2016 23:41:49 GMT
I was taking a picture of it at A bus stop at Ealing Hospital. I always get nervous when taking photos of buses I get worried about bus drivers reactions and the bus driver won't like me taking photos. Which, if you stop to think about it, is a ludicrous state of affairs. There is no reason for you to feel that way and no one doing their job properly should act to make you feel that way. I do actually understand how you feel having been shouted at, sworn at and gesticulated at by bus drivers simply because I had a camera in my hand. Report the driver. I don't care if that makes me unpopular with some here - such behaviour is completely unacceptable. Don't become a driver of any public transport vehicle if you don't want be photographed. It's something that comes with the job. You've hit the nail on the head, couldn't be said any better really. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 11, 2016 20:22:21 GMT
It's does say on the consultation update the original frequency proposal to increase to 5 mins and 10 mins respectively is not being proceeded with only the peak increase at the top of the document. Yes having read the update at the top it indeed mentions that the 36's frequency will be increased in the peaks only. Regarding the peak period, the 36 does get busy at its northern end, so perhaps there won't be such a dramatic difference regarding oversupply. |
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Post by rmz19 on Aug 11, 2016 16:25:01 GMT
It's only the peak service that is increasing. Off peak stays the same as now and at weekends. Nope. Off peak Mon-Sat and Sundays are also increasing from x6 to x5 mins and from x12 to x10 mins respectively. |
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However I did get on the 16 last night and it was blowing out nice cool air, nothing compared to the Gemini 3 on the subsequent journey though as I was literally shivering on it!
