Favourite NXWM bus

[Stu]

Its also worth pointing out ALX400 can cover 2 completely different vehicle types, as can Dennis Trident 2

It can cover 3 different vehicle types really

A bus consists of two elements, the chassis, and the bodywork.

Alexander ALX400 is a bodywork, Dennis Trident is a chassis. Some bodyworks are exclusive to one chassis type, while some can be found on several.

For example, NXWM's Plaxton Presidents are built on Volvo B7TL chassis, but other operators also have them on Dennis Trident chassis.

[John]

Its also worth pointing out ALX400 can cover 2 completely different vehicle types, as can Dennis Trident 2

It can cover 3 different vehicle types really

Not in the NXWM fleet, only 2, the Trident's and the 42** B7TLs. Only Arriva mainly operate the ALX400 bodied DAF DB250LF

[nitromatt1]

Its also worth pointing out ALX400 can cover 2 completely different vehicle types, as can Dennis Trident 2

It can cover 3 different vehicle types really

Not in the NXWM fleet, only 2, the Trident's and the 42** B7TLs. Only Arriva mainly operate the ALX400 bodied DAF DB250LF

No, in the NXWM fleet, I meant the Tridents. Some will disagree but I treat the Voith and the ZF Tridents as two different buses. Then of course you have the 07/57 and 09 plate Tridents with Enviro400 bodywork.

[Kevin]

So the Poll is called "dislike of types of vehicle" - misleading much?
Also, missing various buses from there - Eclipses old and new?

[Stu]

Some will disagree but I treat the Voith and the ZF Tridents as two different buses.

Still the same chassis, the two gearbox types were optional.

[nitromatt1]

Some will disagree but I treat the Voith and the ZF Tridents as two different buses.

Still the same chassis, the two gearbox types were optional.

Hence I said some will disagree.

[Eric Shaw]

I travelled on 5409 again today. I think it is my favourite NXWM bus. The engine start up and shut down is smoother than the Volvo hybrids and the engine is quieter. The start with engine not running is sharper than the Volvo's because it is using full power, particularly when starting uphill from Snow Hill. I hope we shall get a few more of them.

[Liberator9]

Probably favourite current bus is 1922 is YW

If you haven't already, I'd recommend a ride on 1926.

Still trying to track 1926 down on the 6! Never seem to find it. Keep getting 1912 and 1925 now; 1925 is a very good Scania btw. Excellent suspension and fast running.

[richie]

Some will disagree but I treat the Voith and the ZF Tridents as two different buses.

Still the same chassis, the two gearbox types were optional.

Hence I said some will disagree.

It's a bit like saying an auto ford focus isn't a ford focus cause I prefer manual

[Sh4318]

4329 is a beauty, it has that wonderful whistle/whine that 4370 used to have

[CL]

My Favourite Buses - Despite thread being called BUS, lol

4241 - Volvo B7TL ALX400

4242 - Volvo B7TL ALX400

4246 - Volvo B7TL ALX400:
Still with original livery, except logo, and original hanover displays (when TWM changed the justification from left to right)

4300 - Volvo B7TL ALX400

4905 - ADL Enviro 400, 'Tiah Joy'
4906 - ADL Enviro 400 'Holly May'

Not really NXWM anymore:
- Metrobuses in General
- Daimler: MOF 225

[Sh4318]

4136 is a beaut

[Trident 4609]

4136 is a beaut

Here's my video of it on WA 89 near Wednesfield:

[nitromatt1]

1515.

[MW]

Some will disagree but I treat the Voith and the ZF Tridents as two different buses.

Still the same chassis, the two gearbox types were optional.

Hence I said some will disagree.

It's the same bus. Some will disagree? Well the ones to agree must be lost... Lol.

Anyway yeah, gearbox is different, doesn't make the whole chassis different.