(10 Oct 2021, 10:36 am)streetdeckfan wrote Presumably the StreetDecks off the road longer because of the longer wait for parts since they're based in Northern Ireland, and the backlog of both COVID and the fact they went bust.

Whereas the ADL factory is just down the road (relatively speaking anyway)

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It's interesting that GoEY's 911-921 were ordered as part of the same batch (I think) as 6338-40. Maybe the E400MMC is sensible for GoEY due to their close proximity with ADL.

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(10 Oct 2021, 7:10 am)Dan wrote I’d imagine most of the windscreens have been replaced by now (especially those based at Consett), so this wouldn’t be classed as a manufacturer build quality issue.

Most internally would even agree that the StreetDecks have proven far superior in terms of build quality than the ADL Enviro400s.

The latter rattle like mad, whereas the former are much more solidly built. Whilst the StreetDecks are known to have long periods off service when they are off service, the ADL E400s are off service far more frequently albeit for shorter durations each time.

Now the issues with retarders have been fixed (a year or so later!) drivers prefer the ADLs, but that’s probably moreso due to the increased power and speed.


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I do think the G2 & G3 StreetDecks have been better than 6301-07. Same way that the early E400 (i.e ANE 7501-13) wasn't great (some were ok with the right depot) but the latter Classic examples & MMC are more solid although by no means perfect.

Bamford has done the right thing offering a 6 Cylinder option and next step would be S/S to make them eligible for enhanced BSOG.