(31 Oct 2015, 6:47 pm)B10man wrote [ -> ]He's right 4917 is one of the worst ones along with 5160.
5160 still on road, used around metrocentre if anyone wants last photo, not in service though
4917 is a lovely bus. In my opinion, the only bad Renowns are 5151-5160, 5166 -5171. The only Renowns (which have since been withdrawn) I've had a problem with is the rest of that batch, 5151-65.
In my experience; both 4916 and 4917 are some of the nicest Wright Renowns in the fleet. They're immaculate internally and it doesn't take very long for them to reach a decent speed. Speaking personally, my least favourite of the ''thoroughbred'' (not dual-door) type within the fleet is 4925, and the now-departed 4843 was also horrific. Only endured one journey on 4925, and the seats managed to fall out of place because of the poor brakes slamming on at every halt.
(31 Oct 2015, 8:05 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]In my experience; both 4916 and 4917 are some of the nicest Wright Renowns in the fleet. They're immaculate internally and it doesn't take very long for them to reach a decent speed. Speaking personally, my least favourite of the ''thoroughbred'' (not dual-door) type within the fleet is 4925, and the now-departed 4843 was also horrific. Only endured one journey on 4925, and the seats managed to fall out of place because of the poor brakes slamming on at every halt.
I couldn't agree more. I'd forgotten my journey on 4925. It wasn't my brightest idea.
A renown was taken out of service today at the Metrocentre on service 49A. We had to change buses onto a branded Blaydon Racers citaro.
Just wondered what 3859 is doing at Percy Main because at the minute 6116 or 6117 is on the 434/448
(31 Oct 2015, 6:47 pm)B10man wrote [ -> ]He's right 4917 is one of the worst ones along with 5160.
5160 still on road, used around metrocentre if anyone wants last photo, not in service though
I only hate 4916 because it took me to Newcastle airport in July. On my LAST X40 trip. I wanted 8328 or 8329, odd as it sounds but I wanted them to leave a long lasting image of my ex-bus in my mind.
(31 Oct 2015, 10:23 pm)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]Might be VOR.
Been on 327 duties past few days.
(31 Oct 2015, 10:23 pm)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]Might be VOR.
Its also been on the 434 most this week
Dan mentioned previously that a Red B9 was allocated to the 434/448 to provide a reliable service after an 'incident' regarding 3859.
3859 is used on the 434/448 on schooldays.