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RE: Halton Transport - Raawwwrrr! - 14/11/2012 22:45
(14/11/2012 22:00)RSTurbo50 Wrote: What are peoples thoughts on the Super Darts Halton operate mainly on the 62 service?
The marshall 2's vary
Some smell of rot/damp and absolutely stink, but if I can recall #24 and #33 are quite nice, but slow around bends and roundabouts
RE: Halton Transport - RSTurbo50 - 14/11/2012 22:46
Is the engine in them the same as in the Wright Commanders?? Was on one today on the 62 and I have to say they sound awful, so whiny and performance appeared poor..
RE: Halton Transport - Raawwwrrr! - 14/11/2012 22:51
(14/11/2012 22:46)RSTurbo50 Wrote: Is the engine in them the same as in the Wright Commanders??
No, the Marshall 2's are EURO 2 complient, the Commanders EURO 3 or 4.
Im not sure on the exact engine type as it's not really of intrest to me
RE: Halton Transport - RSTurbo50 - 14/11/2012 23:10
Can anyone shed any light on what engine powers them?
RE: Halton Transport - K853 MTJ - 14/11/2012 23:23
Personally I think the SPDs are great buses, they make a nice change from Cadets and MCVs! Some have seen better days but some are still great buses, the 02s in particular seem to have a nice throat strong engine, although they'd benefit from an extra gear!
RE: Halton Transport - Neoplan N4009 - 15/11/2012 00:28
I agree with the extra gear comment, I think the Marshall SPD's aren't bad buses myself , some have seen better days & as Reece mentioned there is a musty smell internally wise from some which tbh isn't very nice. I like most of Haltons Fleet, some of the ELCs are starting to sound a little tired and there engine fans are on constant, if the Evoultions had better legroom I'd like them much more - rattle wise they are not bad at all tbh! The seats are really comfortable in the ELCs however
RE: Halton Transport - RSTurbo50 - 15/11/2012 09:07
I know people call the Cadets but I think they are fantastic. From a drivers point of view, they dont have much go but they are a very comfy ride. Arriva Runcorn's were terrible but after driving Warringtons Cadets which were absolutely a pleasure to drive, I really like them...
I think the SPD's are quite ugly looking things. They seem to be too long...
RE: Halton Transport - J654UHN - 15/11/2012 09:24
Warrington have 2 different types of the cadet body, they have the volvo merit as well as the Daf ones
RE: Halton Transport - RSTurbo50 - 15/11/2012 12:08
What is the difference between them? I know the 53 plate Cadets have slightly different lights at the front but cant see any other exterior differences?
RE: Halton Transport - K853 MTJ - 15/11/2012 12:26
There is no difference really, just badged differently. Volvo SB120CS with Wright Merit bodywork and VDL SB120CS with Wright Cadet bodywork, essentially the same.