(23 Sep 2015, 12:01 pm)BusLoverMum The Angels could do with some extra poles near the wheel arch seats at the back. I find the rear facing ones impossible to balance on and there's no means of steadying myself on roundabouts.
(23 Sep 2015, 12:01 pm)BusLoverMum The Angels could do with some extra poles near the wheel arch seats at the back. I find the rear facing ones impossible to balance on and there's no means of steadying myself on roundabouts.
(23 Sep 2015, 1:31 pm)citaro5284 And take the fun out of trying to remain upright
(23 Sep 2015, 1:31 pm)citaro5284 And take the fun out of trying to remain upright
(23 Sep 2015, 3:25 pm)Michael Is the AD122 awarded yearly or once a company gets it they run for a certain amount of years?
(23 Sep 2015, 3:28 pm)S813 FVK I don't think it is a contract anymore (either that or the funding has been reduced) hence why the livery isn't as good as Alba Travel's SR.
(23 Sep 2015, 6:27 pm)NK53 TKT I like MPDs the only other thing is a Citaro...
Which won't happen
(23 Sep 2015, 6:27 pm)NK53 TKT I like MPDs the only other thing is a Citaro...
Which won't happen
(23 Sep 2015, 6:36 pm)Michael They could use Solo's on it, only if they loose some NEXUS/Sunderland Connect next year.
The NEXUS Solo Sr's and Sunderland Connect (640 arrived a year later but i would imagine they'll be done together) are due for repaint next year... so we never know....
(23 Sep 2015, 6:36 pm)Michael They could use Solo's on it, only if they loose some NEXUS/Sunderland Connect next year.
The NEXUS Solo Sr's and Sunderland Connect (640 arrived a year later but i would imagine they'll be done together) are due for repaint next year... so we never know....
(23 Sep 2015, 6:39 pm)NK53 TKT I have only been on 640 but don't like electric buses, avoid the 21 and 308 is what I do
(23 Sep 2015, 6:41 pm)Michael The ones on the 700 are quiet good, i haven't being on Arriva's electric buses yet but the Angel ones are horrible.
(23 Sep 2015, 6:41 pm)Michael The ones on the 700 are quiet good, i haven't being on Arriva's electric buses yet but the Angel ones are horrible.
(23 Sep 2015, 6:41 pm)Michael The ones on the 700 are quiet good, i haven't being on Arriva's electric buses yet but the Angel ones are horrible.
(23 Sep 2015, 6:41 pm)Michael The ones on the 700 are quiet good, i haven't being on Arriva's electric buses yet but the Angel ones are horrible.
(23 Sep 2015, 7:10 pm)Dan You see, I prefer the Volvo B5LHs compared to the Solo SR Hybrids...
I think the transition between 'Hybrid mode' and 'diesel mode' can be too harsh on the Volvo B5LHs, but they're just like an ordinary diesel-powered bus as soon as they go into 'diesel mode'. I'm by no means no expert on the mechanics of a bus, but I'm pretty sure the Solos stay in 'Hybrid mode'. I'm not too fond on the squeal these seem to have inside.
Neither compare to the biomethane-powered Scania ADL Enviro300s at Sunderland, mind..! They're absolutely fantastic; aside from being quieter than an ordinary diesel bus, there's hardly any notable differences.
(23 Sep 2015, 7:10 pm)Dan You see, I prefer the Volvo B5LHs compared to the Solo SR Hybrids...
I think the transition between 'Hybrid mode' and 'diesel mode' can be too harsh on the Volvo B5LHs, but they're just like an ordinary diesel-powered bus as soon as they go into 'diesel mode'. I'm by no means no expert on the mechanics of a bus, but I'm pretty sure the Solos stay in 'Hybrid mode'. I'm not too fond on the squeal these seem to have inside.
Neither compare to the biomethane-powered Scania ADL Enviro300s at Sunderland, mind..! They're absolutely fantastic; aside from being quieter than an ordinary diesel bus, there's hardly any notable differences.
(23 Sep 2015, 7:12 pm)BusLoverMum The Angels freak me out every time the engine stops!Much prefer them hybrids any day of the week solos am not a fan of cab is too tight
Talking of which, has anyone seen 6060 lately? We haven't spotted it since it wouldn't start, about a month ago.
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Agree that the stagecoach gas buses are lovely. The engine noise from inside is a nice quiet hum - and that has to be pretty good for people on the estates they serve, too.
(23 Sep 2015, 7:12 pm)BusLoverMum The Angels freak me out every time the engine stops!Much prefer them hybrids any day of the week solos am not a fan of cab is too tight
Talking of which, has anyone seen 6060 lately? We haven't spotted it since it wouldn't start, about a month ago.
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Agree that the stagecoach gas buses are lovely. The engine noise from inside is a nice quiet hum - and that has to be pretty good for people on the estates they serve, too.
All the "electric" buses around here are Hybrids since the ones used on the Cathedral Bus were withdrawn.
Pure electric buses don't bother me. I find them rather quirky. Been on pure electric buses in St Helens, Birkenhead and London. I've also been on Trolleybuses at the Sandtoft Museum, and actually been on trolleybuses in normal service in Ghent in 2008. Was lucky on that account as they were withdrawn later in 2008.
