I think the last few have been specific to the X66 Streetlites, a Solar or two and my maiden GNE Omnidekka trip.
Managed to hitch a ride or two on the B8 demo (can't remember its number - it has 4853's ticket machine by the looks of it.
Anyway... The seats were canny. The saloon quite airy and the engine seemingly coped well, despite whatever restrictions have been put on it.
It reminded me of a Pulsar inside, which I suppose is to be expected.
It was a lot sturdier than the Streetlite, although I assume the emergency door probably has the same fittings as the ones on the Streetlite.
The engine reminded me of the hybrid B5's, with it being jerky/slow into second when pulling away. Once into third, generally the bus performed well.
The suspension/chassis took every bump (however little) and made sure the passengers knew about it.
As with the trip Jimmi undertook, a trip involved calling into the last stop prior to Houghton Cut.
I had been in two minds prior to it getting onto the slip, whether I wanted it to have a run up or not.
In the end, it did pick up a passenger. Once out of second, it stormed up the hill.
Anyone who has been on a native vehicle, normally seen on a 20/20a (see what I did there?
), will know what it can be like going up Houghton Cut...Overall, I did like the vehicle. Whether it is cut out for life on the 20's, I am not sure.
Hopefully additional demo's are introduced onto the route, before any upgrade is decided.