Platinum

[Stevo]

Ah okay, 8 for AG then. That'll mean we'll see some rare workings. Maybe one on the 11 !

I did programme 6148's destination for the 11A last year, looked interesting to say the least.

Interesting that they're 3 speed Voith, as oppose to the 4 speed voith E200MMCs

They're not - they're 4 speed. Not the first time Bus and Coach buyer has got it wrong.

[BK63 YWP]

Is the Bristol Road still getting a platinum service?

[Squiz1971]

Is the Bristol Road still getting a platinum service?

No apparently it has been shelved as per an earlier quote on here @Chris

[monkeyjoe]

City to Castle Brom is getting one instead  ::) (Oh they do already Claribels).

[j789]

I saw a 529 platinum yesterday driving down Smallbrook Queensway whilst driving my 144. How come it was in Birmingham?

[Squiz1971]

I saw a 529 platinum yesterday driving down Smallbrook Queensway whilst driving my 144. How come it was in Birmingham?

6771 was in Upper Bull Street yesterday or it could just of been doing a 126 maybe @j789

[P419 EJW]

6771 was in Upper Bull Street yesterday or it could just of been doing a 126 maybe

Tony drove 6771 to Birmingham. Don't know why though?

[Tony]

Tony drove 6771 to Birmingham. Don't know why though?

Bus Users UK were holding a meeting in Birmingham and I took them on a mini tour in 6771. What was nice was the rep from Brighton saying she wished they had buses like 6771 in Brighton!

See
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/6771.html

[Squiz1971]

Bus Users UK were holding a meeting in Birmingham and I took them on a mini tour in 6771. What was nice was the rep from Brighton saying she wished they had buses like 6771 in Brighton!

See
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/6771.html

Its a great picture alongside the Metro tram

[P419 EJW]

Bus Users UK were holding a meeting in Birmingham and I took them on a mini tour in 6771. What was nice was the rep from Brighton saying she wished they had buses like 6771 in Brighton!

See
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/6771.html

Thanks for explaining, wondered why. :) Picture looks good! I like how you captured the tram and the bus together.

[Westy]

6762, the driver keeps stalling it!

[Mike K]

6762, the driver keeps stalling it!

Aren't they fitted with stop start technology?

[Tony]

Aren't they fitted with stop start technology?

Yes, but some passengers don't read the notice on them that tells you the engine will stop at Bus Stops to save fuel and emissions.

[MW]

6762, the driver keeps stalling it!

Keeps stalling an automatic?

I think you'll find that if it kept stalling (aside from the fact that it's an automatic gearbox) the vehicle would be jerking back and forwards. Stop start only occurs when the handbrake is applied, so it's not stalling my friend.

[Tony]

Keeps stalling an automatic?

I think you'll find that if it kept stalling (aside from the fact that it's an automatic gearbox) the vehicle would be jerking back and forwards. Stop start only occurs when the handbrake is applied, so it's not stalling my friend.

It also only happens when the doors are open on the Platinums, so only as bus stops, not traffic lights etc.