(11 Feb 2015, 6:09 pm)Dan wrote Although does this suggest that, over time, ADL products lose their touch? We've been quick to sing the praises of new ADL Enviro400s lately, but there doesn't seem to be many positive comments about older examples...
The Red Kite services, as Michael pointed out, have had their allocated OmniCitys since 2007 (ie 8 years this year). The same could apply to the Pronto if it was to receive investment. In my opinion, I don't think the ADL Enviro400s on the X18 will be quite as nice in 2022...
(11 Feb 2015, 6:09 pm)Dan wrote Although does this suggest that, over time, ADL products lose their touch? We've been quick to sing the praises of new ADL Enviro400s lately, but there doesn't seem to be many positive comments about older examples...
The Red Kite services, as Michael pointed out, have had their allocated OmniCitys since 2007 (ie 8 years this year). The same could apply to the Pronto if it was to receive investment. In my opinion, I don't think the ADL Enviro400s on the X18 will be quite as nice in 2022...
(11 Feb 2015, 7:03 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote And I don't think the Hexham lads would he happy in 2020 with E400s after the trouble that 7430-7435 gave them on the 602 for three year.
(11 Feb 2015, 7:08 pm)BJ10VUS wrote They're not even remotely similar vehicles, so how can you make an accurate comparison?
(11 Feb 2015, 7:12 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote But that is the legacy of all Dennis / Transbus / ADL and Cummins chassis. Volvo and Scania chassis are far superior products for anything out of towns and cities. Even the Spirit Buses MD wanted Volvos due to the superior quality but had to suffice for ADL instead due to finance.
(17 Feb 2015, 11:23 am)Michael wrote You should of asked what kind of buses the X66 was getting
Maybe even ask about what other routes are getting new buses
(17 Feb 2015, 11:30 am)aureolin wrote I might sound a bit negative, but what the hell.
Is it just me who couldn't care less what buses they're getting? They'll arrive when they arrive, and we'll have a good 15 year to see, ride or photograph them.
(17 Feb 2015, 11:55 am)Robert wrote I think it is more of an interest than caring. Obviously, people who live on route such as the like will care but i wouldnt care for lets say the crusader (as an example) because i dont live on that route. I would be interested but i wouldnt care.