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Post by the110 on Nov 5, 2008 10:00:38 GMT 1
It has been put in our depot news letter that Selby is to take delivery of 8 Wright double deckers in the middle of next year. These will replace 8 Volvo Olympians.
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Post by nick on Nov 5, 2008 18:21:23 GMT 1
And be placed onto the 402. Fancy that, they have at the West Envrio 400, Middle Darwen Olympus and East Wright Double Deckers. Talk about range
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Post by tommyinyork on Nov 6, 2008 23:57:09 GMT 1
Are they B9TL Gemini's or VDL Uplsar Gemini's or will they try the new Gemini 2.
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Post by mattyr88 on Nov 7, 2008 3:59:04 GMT 1
402+403 ya mean? they would have been more handy before arriva completly cocked up this service. hopefully the speed limters wont be so low like they are on the presidents and the Wight Renowns.
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Post by the110 on Nov 7, 2008 10:12:46 GMT 1
These new buses are more than likely being purchased for the 415 selby - york service which is by far the most profitable service.
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Post by jackh on Nov 7, 2008 19:53:34 GMT 1
The new buses will more than likely have speed limiters fitted to them.
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Post by tommyinyork on Nov 10, 2008 17:28:18 GMT 1
Anyone know the order yet.
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Post by the110 on Nov 15, 2008 14:21:15 GMT 1
Talked to an engineer today, the new buses will be Wright Gemini's with Volvo engines.
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Post by mattyr88 on Nov 16, 2008 0:39:43 GMT 1
would have prefered VDL, so seems every single bus i travel on in the future will be a volvo, what speed will these be limited to
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Post by jackh on Nov 16, 2008 15:03:10 GMT 1
As it is a local service bus, it is required to limited to 50mph. Yorkshire could possibly get a fair few VDLs in next years order.
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Post by the110 on Nov 16, 2008 20:28:17 GMT 1
Funny really, when I was talking to him he said that they are Wright bodies, DAF chassis and Volvo engines even he commented that it was a weird combination. Oh and he also said something about them being SB300 (I think), doesn't mean oat to me but might to some of you.
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Post by olympian on Nov 16, 2008 20:49:42 GMT 1
Funny really, when I was talking to him he said that they are Wright bodies, DAF chassis and Volvo engines even he commented that it was a weird combination. Oh and he also said something about them being SB300 (I think), doesn't mean oat to me but might to some of you. At a very good guess i would say that it is the the SB300 is the VDL dubble deckers chassis as VDL SB200 chassis, that is used on Wright Commander (now Pulsar) or the Plaxton Centro. |
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Post by jackh on Nov 16, 2008 20:50:08 GMT 1
I suppose you mean VDL SB350 which I would imagine is the new replacement for the DB250 which used to be powered by a DAF engine. Yes, it could be possible that the new VDL decker chassis has a Volvo engine.
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Post by jackh on Nov 25, 2008 14:29:36 GMT 1
Actually, they won't be on on a VDL chassis the Geminis, they will be integral construction with chassis components made by VDL to a Wrightbus specification. They will also be built to an EEV standard.
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Post by the110 on Nov 26, 2008 20:28:12 GMT 1
Thats it "integral" thats what he said. He said loads to me but I don't understand all that kind of stuff chassis etc.
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Post by Burnside on Nov 27, 2008 7:15:17 GMT 1
Well, i think the difference between integral buses and those with chassis and body made seperately is that with an integral, not only are you getting everything off one supplier, but also i gather the body is built in a way that it helps the chassis in supporting the structure and giving it extra strength.
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Post by jimbob90 on Nov 27, 2008 18:13:00 GMT 1
Wonder if these will receive a 'Connecting' branding? Will be nice to see some Geminis in the Arriva Yorkshire fleet.
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Post by tommyinyork on Dec 8, 2008 1:45:32 GMT 1
Why can't we get to see something different in the York area like Enviro's or Olympus.
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Post by jackh on Dec 8, 2008 14:21:48 GMT 1
Well I can't see Arriva ordering any Olympuses for a while after the lengthy delay of the last delivery.
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Post by Burnside on Dec 9, 2008 10:13:54 GMT 1
Shame then that they have also ordered 13 Optare Tempo's for Castleford which are now being built at the same factory as the Olympus's!
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Post by tommyinyork on Feb 17, 2009 23:21:44 GMT 1
When are Selby's new buses due.
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Post by the110 on Feb 22, 2009 19:06:54 GMT 1
We've been told latest September
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Post by Russ on Feb 26, 2009 3:47:08 GMT 1
Which routes are these for as the 403 has all sorst on it at the moment.
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Post by the110 on Feb 26, 2009 10:11:34 GMT 1
They are meant for the 415 Selby - York which will free up all the Presidents (B7) and B10's.
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Post by Matty on Mar 4, 2009 12:54:00 GMT 1
402+403 ya mean? they would have been more handy before arriva completly thingyed up this service. hopefully the speed limters wont be so low like they are on the presidents and the Wight Renowns. Every Company Veichle Has to Be limited to 56mph By law, so they can't go over that but can go under. |
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