The front page of the Evening Standard reports that the Mayor of London is considering withdrawing the entire fleet of bendibuses in the capital. The 60ft-long...
Just to briefly add to what John has said about offering opinions on the Bendy Bus situation in London, if you wish to offer constructive criticism of TfL's...
Well done, Graham, well said, thankyou. D _____ From: rml2271@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rml2271@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Graham Laurie Sent: 01 March 2006...
All i can say is "replace the citaros with merc 709ds or ailsas" lol ewan ... Behalf Of ... on the ... criticism ... do so, ... towards any ... whether ... ...
Ah yes, I remember the "Articulated Buses" well from Toronto... We had them... what fun. I used to enjoy watching them try (unsuccessfully) to climb low-grade...
In Glasgow we have the wright fusion eclipse Bodied Volvo B7 bendi's and they are forever breaking down, the main reason is that putting a standard B7 engine...
Ewan The Bendies in London ARE Mercedes, and the reason the Ailsa are finally being pulled in Glasgow is because of chassis rot, not to mention rotten floors. ...
saying that their alot more reliable than their newer counter parts "citaros" the Volvo Ailsa idea london had was a good idea, the two staircase alpha now...
don't forget the B10LA/Wright Bodied V-GGB reg bendi buses that we have just received back, brilliant buses compared to the B7LA's Ewan ... bendi's and they...
Yeah, some of my old colleagues in Parkhead Depot were telling me the original artics are a lot better performance wise, bet I could still out-pace them in one...
Yes, Possibily. Depends what first have turned them down to... most probally 55 MPH. the B7RLE's have the same engine as some of the volvo coaches, most...
Much has been said on this group as well as others about the current will they-won't they be withdrawn prematurely situation regarding the London Bendy buses....
Quite true Graham - they would be interesting to drive! It's great to fantasise about what you would buy with unlimited money - my other favourite is the ...
There is one parked at Winkleigh (Devon), West of England Transport Collection - not restored. Looks a bit lost. Don't know who owns it, but I know Colin...
If I had unlimited storage and money ..... I'd make the very odd choice of a Northern Counties dual door bodied Dennis Dominator. Formerly at Capital Citybus /...
I remember the one McGills of Barrhead used to have John, it's Terminus was just outside where the Apollo Theatre was, now of course the Australian theme pub. ...
Even though the ex-Capital Citybus Dennis Dominators aren't the most popular bus with Scotstoun Depot's drivers it would be good to see one preserved as the...
I wonder if Bob Jarvis, who drove part time for First, would beat Trev to buying one. Whenever we had rail replacements etc. most drivers would try to get the...
You need to talk to Colin Shears in Devon, he runs Winkleigh, mention my name (he'll remember me, I gave him some vintage headlamps last year) and say I saw...
All the domminators are now off the road, most probally awaiting scrap/transfer to another fleet. DD23 and DD24 were the best with cummins engines, but had bad...
If we're on the topic of buses you'd buy if you had the money.. heres the list.. Glasgow AH (AH2) Leyland Lynx MK2 (preferably one thats worked with transit) ...
Never say never, Steve! - and I agree with your Bluebird LT choice, 100%. In Manchester, back in about 1980, we used to dream of finding a pre-war Manchester...
David I live in hope....... But alas unfortunately, not expectation!!! Cheers Steve ... From: rml2271@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rml2271@yahoogroups.com] On...
No, I suspect he's not on email. I think you will have to phone him to find out. D _____ From: rml2271@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rml2271@yahoogroups.com] On...
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