Matty
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Post by Matty on Apr 28, 2010 21:25:29 GMT 1
National Express have recieved their first Plaxton Elite Coach, it looks incredibly nice, But I don't know what to think to the destination below the Windscreen, it doesn't look right, but it is to stop obstruction to the "exceptional visability" (Quoted from Plaxton website):  |
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Post by timelesstable on Apr 28, 2010 21:45:16 GMT 1
The low level Destination Gear is nothing new many 1960's coach's had them down there.
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Post by Burnside on Apr 28, 2010 22:23:14 GMT 1
That rocks!!!
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Post by Matty on Apr 28, 2010 22:25:00 GMT 1
The low level Destination Gear is nothing new many 1960's coach's had them down there. Yes I know, but it doesn't suit a Digital Destination on a 2010 design coach. |
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Post by kendall17 on Apr 29, 2010 9:41:54 GMT 1
Looks fantastic, the led desti is suited down there than mounting it somewhere in the top of the screen!
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Post by Jack on May 9, 2010 15:57:32 GMT 1
Selwyn's of Runcorn have recieved some of these for National Express duties so expect them to make an appearance in Leeds.
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Post by A1YBG on May 9, 2010 16:49:12 GMT 1
Only downside is when coaches park in a bay like Leeds the bars in front of the coach will block the destination blind. Even if and when they have side destination people tend to look at front to make sure they are on the right coach. Bet they never thought of that one.
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Post by kendall17 on May 9, 2010 19:28:17 GMT 1
The driver checks them onto the bus so what does it matter if they mis read the desti or cannot see it?
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Post by Matty on May 9, 2010 20:21:37 GMT 1
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Post by A1YBG on May 9, 2010 21:49:15 GMT 1
The driver checks them onto the bus so what does it matter if they mis read the desti or cannot see it? True fair point there! I was meaning if u was running for the bus or like me who is deaf u wouldn't be able to see what coach it is etc. |
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Post by redthunder on May 11, 2010 21:26:13 GMT 1
they do look good, question is tho, is it a nice ride on one, and also is it good and safe to drive???
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Post by kendall17 on May 12, 2010 9:38:56 GMT 1
they do look good, question is tho, is it a nice ride on one, and also is it good and safe to drive??? Judging on previous Plaxtons alone, i doubt the ride is upto much, but that is also down to the chassis. I presume it will be safe to drive as it has to go through vigarous tests before being allowed on the road. |
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Post by jabbott1987 on May 12, 2010 21:16:04 GMT 1
You should be able to see the destination in Leeds Coach Station has they can't come right up to the stand boards with their been bollard's at each of the stands.
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