(26 Oct 2016, 11:09 pm)G-CPTN wrote In my opinion, the B9TLs are ideal for the TEN.
Those who think they are over-specified should consider that this makes them more durable and ensures that they will last longer than B5s, and the current vehicles are far from worn out.
I cannot imagine a better model of bus from any of the available current or new stock to fill this arduous role, so suggestions to cascade vehicles from other routes don't appeal (unless they are B9TLs of course).
It also helps a depot if they have identical vehicles for a route rather than a mixed fleet.
Leave the TEN alone (though maybe some additional correctly-liveried B9TLs would make the fleet complete).
I agree, B9s are the perfect bus for the nature of the TEN.
B9s in my opinion are the modern version of the Volvo Olympian, Robust , Powerful , Comfy and very little Jerking.
The thought of a small 4 cylinder washing machine designed for the Optare Solo is being used to power a Double Decker still hasn't sank in yet, Scania do however offer a Scania N250UD Chassis on the Enviro400MMC body. which is pretty similar to the B9 ( 9.4L 5 Cylinder compared to the 8.9/9.1L 6 Cylinder D9 in the B9 ) but featuring one less cylinder.
