RE: Arriva North East - Latest
No, I'm not thrashing Souters Toys again, I've clearly stated my feelings in them, good for some, not so good for others. If the B9TL order actually happens for the X18, then ANE have made a very good choice, not just based on power but also many other things too. The handing on bends and corners is effortless and it doens't feel jerky. The ZF gearbox combimed with the B9 engine holds well on gradients and makes a smoother transition from a steep to a flat gradient. Finally, with the exception of the B9 engaging 1st gear from pulling off, the gear changes are hardly physically noticeable and the power delivery is rapid but smooth.