(21 Mar 2014, 9:32 pm)BJ10VUS wrote There's far more to go wrong on a Gemini in comparison to a Palatine, such as the electrical systems and the on-board computer systems. Yes, the Palatine's might be more suited to the routes with their strong and powerful engines, but they just aren't suitable for the regular travelling public.
The Palatines were and with their end of life operators, fantastic buses. The mighty fumbling and roaring you can hear from the engines and the hissing air pressure! I surely miss them, they are my childhood bus and I sincerely remember them pacing up and down the Coast Road on the 306 in the distinguishing NMS colours. Would Volvo not want to consider the possibility to reproduce the engine but make ot compatible with euro 6 on the Gemimi? It would be a fantastic combination.