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Date Posted: 01:30:29 09/08/05 Thu In reply to: 's message, "Re: One Less "Rust Bucket"?" on 22:41:34 08/21/05 Sun >Citybus H654 GPH did catch fire on Sinfin routes. I >didn't notice the Schoolbus on the Sinfin's. > >I did however notice the Chellaston dart on the >Sunnyhill route, and I know know why they use the >MPD's - the driver didn't seem quite used to the >larger vehicle on the route! > >Yet again i've had another experience with the certain >Chellaston Dart (which overheated). Its since been >repaired, i've noticed its had a new steering wheel >fitted however it "rattles" alot when it stops, plenty >of passengers seemed displeased by it, especially when >stuck in traffic around the Mitre Island! > >Could anyone tell me about a bus Arriva were using on >the Chellaston's well over a year ago? I'm not sure if >it was a trial bus or being borrowed along with some >others (the Darts were having new lights fitted if I >recall). > >I'm quite curious into the Excel thats supposedly >coming from Swadlincote. > >>Well there might be, coz apparently Citybus 4323 (H654 >>GPH) caught fire whilst on the Sinfin routes on >>Saturday!! >> >>Does this explain why Yellow Schoolbus E151*** was on >>the 38 on Saturday? >> >>>Well i've not had much experience with the DAFs >though >>>the Darts are in a pretty bad state, most of the >seats >>>are full of holes melted into them, theres cracks and >>>quite a bit of wear a tear for five year old busses. >>> >>>The older busses with the metal tube seating seem in >a >>>better condition. >>> >>>Yesterday I noticed one of the Mickleover busses had >>>been in a fairly nasty smash, it was being towed away >>>with a broken windshield and damaged bumper. >>> >>>Trent may be higher prices however i've noticed that >>>driver-passenger relations are better, the quality of >>>vehicles are better and using trent is far more >>>pleasent affair then using Arriva. >>> >>>>Hi >>>>N+D have two ex Arriva Citybuses (B138/9 GAU). >>>>Neither have been repainted, and arent likely to be >>>>either. They have N+D names applied to them, and >are >>>>only used on Schools services. >>>> >>>>They purchased them at Christmas, as they needed >more >>>>deckers for extra School Contracts (won from >>>>Arriva!!). >>>> >>>>I know what you mean about the plasticy look on the >>>>DAFs and Darts. The new Scanias that Trent have are >>>>similar. The interior of the Optare Excels have >>>>material on the walls and the ceiling, which the >>takes >>>>the plasticy effect off in my opinion. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |