(13 Apr 2014, 11:23 am)Dan wrote You think it's a good idea for 'quality' to be maintained by Riverside engineering?! Hahah!
In all seriousness, I really don't think the Tyne Tees Xpress could justify seven Euro 6 Astromegas. It's a good performer, but not that good.
I'd say that if no suitable euro 6 double decker is on the market when 6043 to 6048 come to be replaced,, then the TTX would actually justify Astromegas:
- Life span of 15 years.
- Initial outlay would be higher and midlife refurb would be needed but the above point would mittigate it.
- VERY FEW breakdowns and improved reliability.
- Appropriate gearing ratios.
- Easy Access.
- Good Capacity.
- Very Comfortable and would give train a good run for money.
- Vehicle built for long distance purposes.
- Fuel consumption not much more than a Palatine 2.