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Diamond Bus - Discussion

Started by Ash, March 20, 2012, 11:36:06 PM

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Reece

Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 08, 2015, 05:32:22 PM
Which bus do you think is the most expensive in the diamond fleet?

Diamond Signature 30030 Mercedes Citaro BF60OFA
https://flic.kr/p/p3gzwA Exterior
https://flic.kr/p/d6zvq5 Interior

Trident 4194

Quote from: Reece on May 08, 2015, 08:13:37 PM
Diamond Signature 30030 Mercedes Citaro BF60OFA
https://flic.kr/p/p3gzwA Exterior
https://flic.kr/p/d6zvq5 Interior

Think I've Ben on that, not sure though, I've been on one merc citaro signature anyway. Are they all the same?

Liberator9

Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 09, 2015, 08:21:59 AM
Think I've Ben on that, not sure though, I've been on one merc citaro signature anyway. Are they all the same?

@Trident 4194

The 60 reg Citaro has a different interior to the other two - the 2009 and early 2010 Citaros have lower back seats, but are still leather. This video by nxwmbusfan1999 gives a good shot of it.


Trident 4194

Does anyone know why diamond value buses keep making really loud noises, they don't seem very healthy !

Solo1

former Arriva volo b8RLE now painted on 16 last night but why is in in this livery & not  in blue https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/17638462846/in/dateposted-public/

tank90

Quote from: Solo1 on May 15, 2015, 06:52:29 AM
former Arriva volo b8RLE now painted on 16 last night but why is in in this livery & not  in blue https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/17638462846/in/dateposted-public/

That is a good question one we will have to ask Simon about. I have a feeling it maybe due to it being a demonstrator I'm not sure with out asking Simon.
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James4368

#2451
Anyone who wants photo of
30166 B8RLE its on 50
Picture- https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/17541519649/in/dateposted-public/
Local Bus Routes
58 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
60 - Birmingham - Cranes Park
99 - Lea Village - Acocks Green
S16 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
X1 - Birmingham - Coventry
X2 - Birmingham - Solihull

Trident 4194

I know diamond are hated by many, but I just can't help liking them, every bus is somehow different and the customer skills are first class. Really do hope diamond continue to grow In the West Midlands area. There vehicles are always clean, sometimes unreliable but you get that with every company. The only vehicles I hate are the value branded buses in the rotala fleet. All the vehicles look in good conditions, exterior and interior.

Long live diamond
Well done @Simon Dunn and the rest

BU07 LGO

Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 19, 2015, 08:00:19 PM
I know diamond are hated by many, but I just can't help liking them, every bus is somehow different and the customer skills are first class. Really do hope diamond continue to grow In the West Midlands area. There vehicles are always clean, sometimes unreliable but you get that with every company. The only vehicles I hate are the value branded buses in the rotala fleet. All the vehicles look in good conditions, exterior and interior.

Long live diamond
Well done @Simon Dunn and the rest

I quite like diamond, but think its a bit unfair how they gave the 56 hybridsw then topok them away, I often see clapped out darts on the 56 at rush hour with standing passengers

Alex

I might as well give my 2 pence on this:

My opinion of Diamond is generally quite positive. I used to use the 303 and 326 quite regularly when both were run by Diamond (I still use the 326, as it is the best route for getting to my nan's, but the 303, not so). When both services were ran by Diamond, i noticed that they were punctual on both (same with the old 342, then the 41), and the communication skills of the drivers were first class, at least in comparison to Arriva (I have nothing against Arriva, as on Evenings and Sundays, i don't have much of a choice). The same goes for the 301/302, and the 4/4H, if ever i have to use any of these services, i will often let an NX bus pass, and wait for the Diamond bus, as the drivers are generally nice and punctual, at least when i used them, they were. The livery, while basic, is attractive, and smart (again, in my opinion) and the buses are decent (even the Value branded buses, as they are the only buses i can actually fall asleep on)

Apologies if i've said anything controversial ::)
Hypocrites are like flares... a right pain if one goes near you, and really annoying to get rid of...

My YouTube channel: Alex Jones

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjxo69BfENu3fiWuzCNYyg

James4368

Local Bus Routes
58 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
60 - Birmingham - Cranes Park
99 - Lea Village - Acocks Green
S16 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
X1 - Birmingham - Coventry
X2 - Birmingham - Solihull

the trainbasher

Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on May 24, 2015, 11:10:12 AM
South Lanc's Tempo T800SLT 58
was at Long Acre depot today

https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/17847519670/in/dateposted/

Apparently 30538 has been there a couple of days. Could it be in to go to repainted into Diamond livery?


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James4368

Quote from: the trainbasher on May 24, 2015, 11:17:51 AM
Apparently 30538 has been there a couple of days. Could it be in to go to repainted into Diamond livery?
30508 was there today couldn't get pic as south lanc T77SLT was parked infront of it
Local Bus Routes
58 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
60 - Birmingham - Cranes Park
99 - Lea Village - Acocks Green
S16 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
X1 - Birmingham - Coventry
X2 - Birmingham - Solihull

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Chris2301

How does rotalas fleet numbering work? Is it a bit like Stagecoach

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