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RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - MPTE1955 - 18/02/2013 16:44
I think the Myllenium are a bit hit and miss, some are ok and some arent, interestingly I dont think that 2461 is that bad and as a daily 81 user I have probably ridden them all but 2456 and the Bolton ones now, one or two of the ex Birkenhead ones do leave a lot to be desired. The V-ENC's, well cant say I'm that keen on them, most of them are crashy and I would struggle to name one I actually like.
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - Penny Return - 18/02/2013 18:24
(18/02/2013 16:44)MPTE1955 Wrote: I think the Myllenium are a bit hit and miss, some are ok and some arent, interestingly I dont think that 2461 is that bad and as a daily 81 user I have probably ridden them all but 2456 and the Bolton ones now, one or two of the ex Birkenhead ones do leave a lot to be desired. The V-ENC's, well cant say I'm that keen on them, most of them are crashy and I would struggle to name one I actually like.2456 was still on 410 today
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - V671 DVU - 18/02/2013 21:27
Roy McMillen reports that 3313 was picked up from Speke today for transfer to Laird Street! Never expected that...
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - K853 MTJ - 18/02/2013 22:55
I might as well chuck mine in here, I have to.say Im a big fan of the DAF Cadets, superb buses if you get a good one and if you get a bad one they arent the worlds worst. Sadly I dont ride on them as often as Id like due to them being so far out of my way. Ive been on 2419 a few imes in the past few months and it seems to be getting worse for rattles, but it still goes like stink with the right driver Im told! As said, the interiors are rather nice and bright, even though I like my old dark drab Darts because Im strange, as a passenger, Cadets win hands down.
Myllenniums are hit and miss, on the whole they seem to be very rattly, but I do like them if they make all the right noises, 2461 really stands out, but I havent had the pleasure for a while. ALX300s are the same, I prefer them for their noises rather than the build quality and how well they hold together and ride.
LS have apparently been left very short with Enviros heading off and all, hence 2456 has gone into service, it is a surprise to see 3313 head over the water though, it seems this one will be a bit of a survivor and march on for another few months yet, which is nice to see!!
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - R879 HRF - 18/02/2013 22:59
Good old olympian to save the day.. i'd imagine thats to cover for another enviro heading off.. perhaps 4038 has that was NFS on the back wall saturday night (about time, its terrible and managed to brakedown most days!)
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - M113 YKC - 18/02/2013 23:04
(18/02/2013 22:59)R874 ERE Wrote: Good old olympian to save the day.....providing that it only goes out when it's really needed and, even then, it sticks to frequent services (such as the 403/413/423 and the 432/433/437) so that people who aren't able to board it don't have to wait for too long for a low-floor bus...! Hopefully, it'll be first to go when the first Gemini 2s enter service.
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - H101GEV - 18/02/2013 23:11
Can't help wondering if this is connected with problems getting 4025 and 4076 out on the road? I've seen neither in use so far. Either way, 3313 is not a good bus by any stretch of the imagination - a horrible rider.
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - R879 HRF - 19/02/2013 09:47
I can confirm this morning that 3313 is indeed at Laird Street. I'd imagine youre right 507009.
(18/02/2013 23:04)3111 Wrote: ...providing that it only goes out when it's really needed and, even then, it sticks to frequent services (such as the 403/413/423 and the 432/433/437) so that people who aren't able to board it don't have to wait for too long for a low-floor bus...!
That's up to allocation, 90% of passengers would probably agree that a step entrance bus is better than no bus! I'd imagine it will spend most of its time on the 464 like the remaining palatines used to live on when still in service here, that way the most part of the route is covered by frequent low floor routes.
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - R557 ABA - 19/02/2013 11:04
3313 is out on the 407/471/472 today.
RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot - wirralbus - 19/02/2013 16:00
(19/02/2013 11:04)R557 ABA Wrote: 3313 is out on the 407/471/472 today.
Oh that out on a Qbp route , now why am i not surprised about that .