Wolverhampton Garage

[nitromatt1]

Because TGBs drivers are more inclined to drive them faster, or 'thrash' them as you like to put it?  ;D

I'm sure I've stated this before, but a bus will go as fast as the driver wants it to go. I've travelled on a TGB Trident on the 22 with the driver pushing it as fast as it will go, and I've been on a late running Trident on the NXWM 900 to Coventry. If the driver puts his foot down where they can, the bus will seem to fly, compared to when driven by a driver who takes it easy.

(I'm also resisting the temptation to make a crack about the 'weight' of a bus making a difference; an empty bus can travel faster than a fully laden one lol, but that would just be childish!  :P )

No, most 22 drivers take their time. I'm surprised you got one with a lead footed driver.

The driver controls how fast the bus goes? Really? I thought the bus decided. (!) ...that doesn't answer my question, although suffice to say I think I already know why they're faster - just wanted to see what others thought!

You are right though, the load of the bus can make a big difference. Imagine an 18 tonne double decker with 100 passengers on board (so a good 20-30 standees, not an uncommon sight). The average weight of each passenger might be 75kg. 75kg X 100 passengers = 7.5 tonnes, so an 18 tonne bus suddenly becomes a 25.5 tonne bus.

The first time i went on the 22 from Merry Hill To City, we left MH at 09:54 and arrived at Town Hall at 10:46 which included 7 minutes between MH and Colley Gate. Yes a lack of passengers were a help, but the driver did put his foot to the floor a lot. 

That's not good, it was only due in Harborne at 10:44. The driver should not leave timing points early. Let me know if this happens again

[Stuharris 6360]

Because TGBs drivers are more inclined to drive them faster, or 'thrash' them as you like to put it?  ;D

I'm sure I've stated this before, but a bus will go as fast as the driver wants it to go. I've travelled on a TGB Trident on the 22 with the driver pushing it as fast as it will go, and I've been on a late running Trident on the NXWM 900 to Coventry. If the driver puts his foot down where they can, the bus will seem to fly, compared to when driven by a driver who takes it easy.

(I'm also resisting the temptation to make a crack about the 'weight' of a bus making a difference; an empty bus can travel faster than a fully laden one lol, but that would just be childish!  :P )

No, most 22 drivers take their time. I'm surprised you got one with a lead footed driver.

The driver controls how fast the bus goes? Really? I thought the bus decided. (!) ...that doesn't answer my question, although suffice to say I think I already know why they're faster - just wanted to see what others thought!

You are right though, the load of the bus can make a big difference. Imagine an 18 tonne double decker with 100 passengers on board (so a good 20-30 standees, not an uncommon sight). The average weight of each passenger might be 75kg. 75kg X 100 passengers = 7.5 tonnes, so an 18 tonne bus suddenly becomes a 25.5 tonne bus.

The first time i went on the 22 from Merry Hill To City, we left MH at 09:54 and arrived at Town Hall at 10:46 which included 7 minutes between MH and Colley Gate. Yes a lack of passengers were a help, but the driver did put his foot to the floor a lot. 

That's not good, it was only due in Harborne at 10:44. The driver should not leave timing points early. Let me know if this happens again

This was early March with Trident 115, have to say i haven't seen the driver since!

[Trident 4609]

Anyway back to WN Garage related posts......

Has anybody seen 4572 back in service yet? If so could you let me know thanks :)

[nitromatt1]

Because TGBs drivers are more inclined to drive them faster, or 'thrash' them as you like to put it?  ;D

I'm sure I've stated this before, but a bus will go as fast as the driver wants it to go. I've travelled on a TGB Trident on the 22 with the driver pushing it as fast as it will go, and I've been on a late running Trident on the NXWM 900 to Coventry. If the driver puts his foot down where they can, the bus will seem to fly, compared to when driven by a driver who takes it easy.

(I'm also resisting the temptation to make a crack about the 'weight' of a bus making a difference; an empty bus can travel faster than a fully laden one lol, but that would just be childish!  :P )

No, most 22 drivers take their time. I'm surprised you got one with a lead footed driver.

The driver controls how fast the bus goes? Really? I thought the bus decided. (!) ...that doesn't answer my question, although suffice to say I think I already know why they're faster - just wanted to see what others thought!

You are right though, the load of the bus can make a big difference. Imagine an 18 tonne double decker with 100 passengers on board (so a good 20-30 standees, not an uncommon sight). The average weight of each passenger might be 75kg. 75kg X 100 passengers = 7.5 tonnes, so an 18 tonne bus suddenly becomes a 25.5 tonne bus.

The first time i went on the 22 from Merry Hill To City, we left MH at 09:54 and arrived at Town Hall at 10:46 which included 7 minutes between MH and Colley Gate. Yes a lack of passengers were a help, but the driver did put his foot to the floor a lot. 

That's not good, it was only due in Harborne at 10:44. The driver should not leave timing points early. Let me know if this happens again

This was early March with Trident 115, have to say i haven't seen the driver since!

Think that answers my unasked question then, cheers Stu.

[Roy]

Anyway back to WN Garage related posts......

Has anybody seen 4572 back in service yet? If so could you let me know thanks :)

It's been on the 255 today (1130 from Merry Hill), so it should have ended up on the 1705 256 from WN and 1825 257 from Stourbridge to Dudley.

[Trident 4609]

Anyway back to WN Garage related posts......

Has anybody seen 4572 back in service yet? If so could you let me know thanks :)

It's been on the 255 today (1130 from Merry Hill), so it should have ended up on the 1705 256 from WN and 1825 257 from Stourbridge to Dudley.

Cheers Roy :) I've been at home ill today so haven't been able to go out this afternoon to see where it was ;)

[domino.99]

Because TGBs drivers are more inclined to drive them faster, or 'thrash' them as you like to put it?  ;D

I'm sure I've stated this before, but a bus will go as fast as the driver wants it to go. I've travelled on a TGB Trident on the 22 with the driver pushing it as fast as it will go, and I've been on a late running Trident on the NXWM 900 to Coventry. If the driver puts his foot down where they can, the bus will seem to fly, compared to when driven by a driver who takes it easy.

(I'm also resisting the temptation to make a crack about the 'weight' of a bus making a difference; an empty bus can travel faster than a fully laden one lol, but that would just be childish!  :P )

No, most 22 drivers take their time. I'm surprised you got one with a lead footed driver.

The driver controls how fast the bus goes? Really? I thought the bus decided. (!) ...that doesn't answer my question, although suffice to say I think I already know why they're faster - just wanted to see what others thought!

You are right though, the load of the bus can make a big difference. Imagine an 18 tonne double decker with 100 passengers on board (so a good 20-30 standees, not an uncommon sight). The average weight of each passenger might be 75kg. 75kg X 100 passengers = 7.5 tonnes, so an 18 tonne bus suddenly becomes a 25.5 tonne bus.

Possibly talking out of turn but here goes, Matt is there any need to be so rude he is just stating a fact which relates to your post.

[nitromatt1]

Because TGBs drivers are more inclined to drive them faster, or 'thrash' them as you like to put it?  ;D

I'm sure I've stated this before, but a bus will go as fast as the driver wants it to go. I've travelled on a TGB Trident on the 22 with the driver pushing it as fast as it will go, and I've been on a late running Trident on the NXWM 900 to Coventry. If the driver puts his foot down where they can, the bus will seem to fly, compared to when driven by a driver who takes it easy.

(I'm also resisting the temptation to make a crack about the 'weight' of a bus making a difference; an empty bus can travel faster than a fully laden one lol, but that would just be childish!  :P )

No, most 22 drivers take their time. I'm surprised you got one with a lead footed driver.

The driver controls how fast the bus goes? Really? I thought the bus decided. (!) ...that doesn't answer my question, although suffice to say I think I already know why they're faster - just wanted to see what others thought!

You are right though, the load of the bus can make a big difference. Imagine an 18 tonne double decker with 100 passengers on board (so a good 20-30 standees, not an uncommon sight). The average weight of each passenger might be 75kg. 75kg X 100 passengers = 7.5 tonnes, so an 18 tonne bus suddenly becomes a 25.5 tonne bus.

Possibly talking out of turn but here goes, Matt is there any need to be so rude he is just stating a fact which relates to your post.

Dom, think before you post.

[Roy]

Because TGBs drivers are more inclined to drive them faster, or 'thrash' them as you like to put it?  ;D

I'm sure I've stated this before, but a bus will go as fast as the driver wants it to go. I've travelled on a TGB Trident on the 22 with the driver pushing it as fast as it will go, and I've been on a late running Trident on the NXWM 900 to Coventry. If the driver puts his foot down where they can, the bus will seem to fly, compared to when driven by a driver who takes it easy.

(I'm also resisting the temptation to make a crack about the 'weight' of a bus making a difference; an empty bus can travel faster than a fully laden one lol, but that would just be childish!  :P )

No, most 22 drivers take their time. I'm surprised you got one with a lead footed driver.

The driver controls how fast the bus goes? Really? I thought the bus decided. (!) ...that doesn't answer my question, although suffice to say I think I already know why they're faster - just wanted to see what others thought!

You are right though, the load of the bus can make a big difference. Imagine an 18 tonne double decker with 100 passengers on board (so a good 20-30 standees, not an uncommon sight). The average weight of each passenger might be 75kg. 75kg X 100 passengers = 7.5 tonnes, so an 18 tonne bus suddenly becomes a 25.5 tonne bus.

Possibly talking out of turn but here goes, Matt is there any need to be so rude he is just stating a fact which relates to your post.

I could have sworn that this thread was titled "Wolverhampton Garage".

[Liverpool Street]

Ooop, Sorry, Didn't realise we were ALL moderators on this thread? .........

[Trident 4609]

There's a bus missing on WN59 this evening (bus on board 59/02).  There's at least a 24 minute gap between 4578 and 4556 (The missing bus should be between these two)

[bususer12]

4021 on 255e going up rangeways road, off route !!!

[the trainbasher]

@bususer12 only a tiny bit off route...

[bususer12]

@the trainbasher , was fun to see a double decker go along the bumps in that road though. First time i've seen a decker in service down there since there was metros on the 264/265. You see the odd enviro on the staff bus rarely.

[the trainbasher]

@the trainbasher , was fun to see a double decker go along the bumps in that road though. First time i've seen a decker in service down there since there was metros on the 264/265. You see the odd enviro on the staff bus rarely.

I bet it was. The metros on the 264/265 from MH only feel like yesterday!