(18 Oct 2015, 2:52 pm)R852 PRG wrote I personally think 4956-4960 handle the route quite well. It's a killer route full-stop, I personally think the Prestiges handled the route well but they too were aging and needed to be replaced. Aside from the fact that they rattled like a box of nails; the throaty roar of the DAF engine with the ZF gearbox was just perfect. They struggled up banks as well; in my opinion, it's one of those routes that just kills the vehicles that operate on it. Mercedes Citaros, while expensive, could be a good choice for the routes. I wouldn't rush into sourcing a replacement for 4956-4960 though, perhaps in two or three years when they are expected to be withdrawn.I agree the Prestiges were fantastic machines. I think the if 4956-4960 got replaced they could transfer to Percy Main so 5 Dual door Renowns can be withdrawn.
Versas are just a no go for a demanding route such as the 28/28A. End of that conversation.
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