PeoplesBus

[J654UHN]

RE: Peoplesbus
Suprised It doesnt get sold off and something else bought to replace it

[M113 YKC]

RE: Peoplesbus
Alexander PS N814 DNE, ex-N600 BUS, is now wearing its original registration plates (the former registration).

N700 BUS on ex-LV52 HHD:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michael2770...483666270/

N800 BUS on ex-LV52 HHF:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michael2770...otostream/

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: Peoplesbus
Another Trident has arrived - Y472 NHK. Credit to the Peoplesbus Facebook page for this information

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: Peoplesbus
Another Trident - Y464 NHK - has arrived. This will become 0821 whilst Y472 NHK will become 0822. Credit to the PeoplesBus Facebook page for this information

[Neoplan N4009]

RE: Peoplesbus
Another B10M (Reg:N-DNE)? has been sold for a new life abroad , going to miss these buses though no point in keeping hold if they are no further use, it is interesting that the older buses in Peoplesbus have been very reliable compared to the modern/newer buses

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: Peoplesbus

(01/03/2013 01:08)Neoplan N4009 Wrote:  Another B10M (Reg:N-DNE)? has been sold for a new life abroad , going to miss these buses though no point in keeping hold if they are no further use, it is interesting that the older buses in Peoplesbus have been very reliable compared to the modern/newer buses

The B10M is 0714 N813 DNE (N400 BUS)

[Neoplan N4009]

RE: Peoplesbus

(01/03/2013 11:30)MAN-3460 Wrote:  

(01/03/2013 01:08)Neoplan N4009 Wrote:  Another B10M (Reg:N-DNE)? has been sold for a new life abroad , going to miss these buses though no point in keeping hold if they are no further use, it is interesting that the older buses in Peoplesbus have been very reliable compared to the modern/newer buses

The B10M is 0714 N813 DNE (N400 BUS)

Thanks

[mathias]

RE: Peoplesbus
Just been for a ride on 0712 (N659 EKD) B10B/Endurance on LED-equipped 'X5-THE TRAFFORD CENTRE'.

Been ages since I've rode a B10B, and nowadays they seem unusually truck-like with their big wheels and high floors (compared to Pulsars).
Stagecoach 'beachball' moquette (still) fitted on chromerail bench seats. Max cap of 75 (51 seats 24 standees), and the grab-poles are now padded with black rubber insulation for school work.

Best thing about these old Volvos is their meaty power delivery with instant power, none of this gear-hunting and hyper-revving from weedy 6.7 litre Pulsars.

These Volvos sound loud and powerful, true heavyweight stuff with a 10-litre/10-tonne litre-per-weight ratio and I'm pretty certain 0712's got a ZF box rather than a Voith (judging by its noise).
Usual savage B10B brakes and loud air blow-off from doors and brakes are the only criticisms.

10180kg unladen weight (20kg heavier than the MTL B10Bs) and 10ft 1inch height notice in the cab.
Nice ride on this old Merseyside icon.
Might ride it again on its way back from Manchester later on

[Neoplan N4009]

RE: Peoplesbus
^ Exactly how buses should be , even riding on Southports B10B's on the 300 , much better with a ZF & powerful engine equipped , the Small litre engine & heavyweight bus mechanism to save less fuel is baffling to say the least. Though have to say for their age the Dennis Tridents are not bad at all

[M113 YKC]

RE: Peoplesbus

(02/03/2013 11:53)mathias Wrote:  Just been for a ride on 0712 (N659 EKD) B10B/Endurance on LED-equipped 'X5-THE TRAFFORD CENTRE'.

Been ages since I've rode a B10B, and nowadays they seem unusually truck-like with their big wheels and high floors (compared to Pulsars).
Stagecoach 'beachball' moquette (still) fitted on chromerail bench seats. Max cap of 75 (51 seats 24 standees), and the grab-poles are now padded with black rubber insulation for school work.

Best thing about these old Volvos is their meaty power delivery with instant power, none of this gear-hunting and hyper-revving from weedy 6.7 litre Pulsars.

These Volvos sound loud and powerful, true heavyweight stuff with a 10-litre/10-tonne litre-per-weight ratio and I'm pretty certain 0712's got a ZF box rather than a Voith (judging by its noise).
Usual savage B10B brakes and loud air blow-off from doors and brakes are the only criticisms.

10180kg unladen weight (20kg heavier than the MTL B10Bs) and 10ft 1inch height notice in the cab.
Nice ride on this old Merseyside icon.
Might ride it again on its way back from Manchester later on

It was a nice ride! The bus was well-presented and in a good condition for its age. Here's a photo of 0712 in The Trafford Centre Bus Station having just finished its morning X5 journey:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michael2770...hotostream