Bus-Related Outings & Reviews

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: Bus-Related Outings & Reviews
Today I had a much overdue day out with a friend.

311 - 2219 X219 ANC - Dennis Dart SLF 10.7M (Plaxton Pointer II)
This was alright. Not much to say about it as I was only on it for a ten minutes

10A - 27721 PO11 BDE - Alexander Dennis Enviro300
This was excellent. It was fast, comfortable, free of rattles and the trip up to St Helens was very enjoyable indeed

Met friend in St Helens Bus Station

20 - 7647 V647 DVU - Dennis Dart SLF 10.7M (Marshall Capital)
This wasn't too bad. It didn't rattle and had good acceleration. One of the better examples of this type I've been on

34 - 2993 MX59 JZJ - VDL SB200CS (Wright Pulsar 2)
Again this was excellent. The engine was fantastic providing some excellent kickdown and a very good turn of speed. The ride to Leigh was very enjoyable

34 - 2211 X211 ANC - Dennis Dart SLF 10.7M (Plaxton Pointer II)
This was quite good - it was more enjoyable than the other Plaxton Dart I had earlier in the day

33 - 1057 R57 XVM - Scania L113CRL (Northern Counties Paladin)
My friend and I really enjoyed this. The driver expertly navigated this excellent example of a Scania around Sutton Heath which provided a very good ride indeed

Break

35/35A - 676 CX58 FYU - Optare M880SL (Optare Solo)
This was very good. It was our first ride on an Arriva Optare Solo and we were both impressed. I look forward to riding the other St Helens examples in the future

E11 - 193 DE52 NYW - Tecnobus Pantheon
I quite enjoyed this. It was only a short journey so I can't really say much about it. I look forward to riding some more of these in the future

Left friend at St Helens Bus Station after break

10 - 2694 CX58 EWG - VDL SB200CS (Wright Pulsar)
I liked this. The bus itself was fast and comfortable and the driver was excellent

20 - 27710 PO11 BBV - Alexander Dennis Enviro300
I was really pleased when this turned up as it's one of my favourites. Despite being tired I enjoyed the ride home

That's all for now. I've got a day out planned this week so I'll post that report as well