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Post by sharksmith on Mar 26, 2010 21:04:30 GMT 1
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Post by Matty on Mar 26, 2010 21:09:22 GMT 1
Ooh, this is brilliant news!
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Post by puggy on Mar 26, 2010 21:39:30 GMT 1
Better than the endless load of B9TL Geminis
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Post by Matty on Mar 26, 2010 21:44:46 GMT 1
Better than the endless load of B9TL Geminis Well it would be better than the Urbans - If First bought these as standard for the next 10 years I would be happy |
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Mar 26, 2010 23:05:53 GMT 1
Would you? Aren't the Temsa's cheapo buses along the same lines as BMCs?
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Post by Matty on Mar 26, 2010 23:51:50 GMT 1
I thought the Temsa's were good quality build & there is nothing wrong with BMC's, Infact they are one of my favourite types of modern bus.
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Post by B521UWW on Mar 27, 2010 0:37:20 GMT 1
BMC's are slow, awful ride and drive, awful build quality, expensive to fuel and spare parts are not handy to source meaning buses can be out of service for days awaiting parts. The volvo's after sales is one of their good selling points as spare parts can often be sourced within a few hours. This is probably a tactical move by First to spur on Wright/Volvo to develop their lower weight bus that they were supposed to be doing.
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Post by kendall17 on Mar 27, 2010 1:10:59 GMT 1
Sack the european imports. Stick to good British builds. Wright, ADL, etc all the way
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Post by jack97 on Mar 27, 2010 10:58:24 GMT 1
someone build new olympians like old LOL!!!
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Post by 576 Gemini 2 on Mar 27, 2010 11:59:12 GMT 1
Anyone know which route/s it will be tested on?
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Post by sharksmith on Mar 27, 2010 14:24:56 GMT 1
Anyone know which route/s it will be tested on? I don't know for sure but the Scania they had last year operated virtually exclusively on the 607 so that route would be a good bet. |
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Post by fwybuses on Mar 27, 2010 20:55:11 GMT 1
Anyone know which route/s it will be tested on? I don't know for sure but the Scania they had last year operated virtually exclusively on the 607 so that route would be a good bet. Good one would be 624, thats a very very hilly route in the northern section would certainly test the bus. |
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Post by 77syk7 on Mar 27, 2010 21:22:19 GMT 1
Unless you have ridden on a Temsa then it must be hard to comment - there are going to be 20 in service with Arriva North East at Redcar giving our members the opportunity to have a day out and report on their findings. If they are over a tonne lighter than the Volvos then performance should be good - but it is the build quality that concerns me.
I cannot really understand why many of our members don't like the Volvo/Wrights - either Geminis or Eclipse - the only answer I can think of is that they are ubiquitous!
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Post by fwybuses on Mar 27, 2010 21:27:22 GMT 1
. I cannot really understand why many of our members don't like the Volvo/Wrights - either Geminis or Eclipse Brilliant buses, just imho am sick of the sight of them in Leeds. Although i bet it must be a hell of a lot cheaper for First to have two common types of buses then 4 or 5. |
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Post by Jack on Mar 28, 2010 0:43:30 GMT 1
I cannot really understand why many of our members don't like the Volvo/Wrights - either Geminis or Eclipse - the only answer I can think of is that they are ubiquitous! Would we all be sick of the sight of the large amount of Antlanteans and Olympians roaming the streets of Leeds 20 and more years ago? |
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Post by T101VWU on Mar 28, 2010 0:47:20 GMT 1
I cannot really understand why many of our members don't like the Volvo/Wrights - either Geminis or Eclipse - the only answer I can think of is that they are ubiquitous! Would we all be sick of the sight of the large amount of Antlanteans and Olympians roaming the streets of Leeds 20 and more years ago? Least the same 1s werent in EVERY town you visit!! bring back the endless variety of buses i say instead of the same things everywhere |
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Post by kendall17 on Mar 28, 2010 5:32:03 GMT 1
I take it those that are wanting the different single deckers are willing to pay for the 4 or 5 types available to First. Another fare hike anyone? Thought not.
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Post by striderlad on Mar 29, 2010 9:04:38 GMT 1
i have rode on a temsa in redcar area , and if first buy any , then god help u!!!!!!
slow
noisy
rattle
a packed intieror seats everywere
suspensian hard
G547 VVB unless u av been on 1 , u cnt comment
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Post by 576 Gemini 2 on Mar 29, 2010 10:43:32 GMT 1
To be fair when a new type of bus is launched operaters do feel a need sometimes to test out a demonstrater to see if the new bus is better or worse that the buses that are currently being bought .
I will reserve judgement on the Temsa until if/or when I ride on it
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Post by 77syk7 on Mar 29, 2010 11:08:16 GMT 1
It has to be only way to comment - experiencing the bus first hand. I'm pleased to notice more comments on the actual performance of buses, rather than a bus straying off its normal route or has acquired a new sticker!
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Post by kendall17 on Mar 29, 2010 11:19:58 GMT 1
I just feel this is Temsas way of trying to get into the market. Imo, they will have sold it to First to test out, bigged up its fuel economy etc and told First that they can have it for x amount of time free of charge.
I doubt First requested the bus at all.
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Post by Matty on Mar 29, 2010 12:15:52 GMT 1
i have rode on a temsa in redcar area , and if first buy any , then god help u!!!!!! slow noisy rattle a packed intieror seats everywere suspensian hard G547 VVB unless u av been on 1 , u cnt comment I have seen video's on YouTube and they look a nice ride with nice seat layout and a nice sound too |
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Post by T101VWU on Mar 31, 2010 0:51:53 GMT 1
i have rode on a temsa in redcar area , and if first buy any , then god help u!!!!!! slow noisy rattle a packed intieror seats everywere suspensian hard G547 VVB unless u av been on 1 , u cnt comment I have seen video's on YouTube and they look a nice ride with nice seat layout and a nice sound too There is only 1 video of 1 from inside!! |
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Post by Jack on Mar 31, 2010 10:38:32 GMT 1
Well here's a press release from First about the bus, no mention of the fact that the bus will be supplied by Arriva Bus & Coach, Gomersal! They have also photoshopped barbie livery onto the image of the Temsa. www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/latest_news/?id=005521 |
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Post by timelesstable on Apr 2, 2010 8:09:40 GMT 1
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