NX Hybrids

[Trident 4609]

Tbh I have only noticed 1 or 2 buses that have mainly have had minor defects so really me and matt don't really notice many reliability issues. I have seen more issues with the E400H. B5's aren't that unreliable and as I have said I really can not choose which is my favourite type of hybrid as they have both grown on me.

And as others have said 5516 is by far better than the other WN B5's :) 

[Trident 4609]

Either way both types have their issues and both of them won't be perfect but as matt says the E400 can be very fast pulling off and generally fast anyway however the B5's can be fast but are slow pulling off.

[Nathan4775]

I prefer the E400H myself, way better than B5HL's, next time I ride the 22/23/24 Ill have to see how fast a B5HL pulls off compared to a E400H, Ive found the ones at BC can pull of pretty quick ?

[Tony]

Either way both types have their issues and both of them won't be perfect but as matt says the E400 can be very fast pulling off and generally fast anyway however the B5's can be fast but are slow pulling off.

I hope you notice which of the two types is going to Showbus!

The one that is better to drive over a distance and is fairly certain to get back.

Unless anything happens between now and then 5510 is the vehicle to go

[Trident 4609]

Well i am quite fond of the B5 and i am happy to have tmem as part of the 59 allocation :)

As i found out today B5's can be very fast (Bus was 5513 on the 59)

Tony, Do you know why 5514 was entered aswell?

[NXWM Spectra]

If passengers and drivers prefer the B5LH, why did they buy more of the E400H?

[Trident 4609]

If passengers and drivers prefer the B5LH, why did they buy more of the E400H?

Don't why but NX seem to favour ADL Double Deckers maybe due to their good Relationship after buying from them for years (The Trident days). As reported before didn't Stagecoach send back some of the E400H due to them having problems? And i remember some E400H broke down at WN in the first few weeks (Don't seem to be many breakdown problems with either type now)

[andrew1991]

If passengers and drivers prefer the B5LH, why did they buy more of the E400H?

Probably cheaper

[nitromatt1]

If passengers and drivers prefer the B5LH, why did they buy more of the E400H?

Drivers don't really prefer the B5, Driver03 with his supreme driving skills ;) has mastered them, but many other drivers find the gear system complicated and don't like them

[Nathan4775]

Shame ill never get to drive them (:, as. I want to work from WA, an they don't operate Hybrids (:

[trident4370]

I'm a passenger, and I don't prefer the B5 at all!

[Sh4318]

I prefer the B5s, the E400H may look nice on the outside, but I've had more comfortable rides in the B5s, I'd always choose Wright over ADL

[Kevin_Brum12]

Personally I think the B5 is better as it is quieter and does feel more comfortable.  I also think the Wright Gemini bodywork is more stylish - it does not look so much like a box on wheels (compare a boxy looking Trident to a Gemini bodied bus and you'll see what I mean.

[nitromatt1]

Personally I think the B5 is better as it is quieter and does feel more comfortable.  I also think the Wright Gemini bodywork is more stylish - it does not look so much like a box on wheels (compare a boxy looking Trident to a Gemini bodied bus and you'll see what I mean.

I would disagree with the point about it being quieter, you can hear them from a mile off - not that this is a bad thing though, it's one of the only things I like about the B5!

[4006]

Personally I think the B5 is better as it is quieter and does feel more comfortable.  I also think the Wright Gemini bodywork is more stylish - it does not look so much like a box on wheels (compare a boxy looking Trident to a Gemini bodied bus and you'll see what I mean.

I would disagree with the point about it being quieter, you can hear them from a mile off - not that this is a bad thing though, it's one of the only things I like about the B5!

But have you heard the joke 'Looks like the back end of a bus?' Well Gemini Or B5 that sums it up.. hideous and you can hear a B5 a mile off with all that cluncking and clicking as the engine cuts in & out ...I physically feel pain when that happens. The ADL may have a more complicated system but is much smoother to drive & ride and they have more seats ;D