Old destination displays

[Westy]

Why didn't TPTB do what was done with the Ailsa Volvo's & change the number blinds to electronic across the fleet?

[Wumpty]

Why didn't TPTB do what was done with the Ailsa Volvo's & change the number blinds to electronic across the fleet

The Ailsa's had the Vultron blinds fitted as they had front mounted engines, meaning drivers had to leave the cab by an exterior offside cab door and walk around the outside of the bus. Vultron system was still relatively new technology and expensive, so retro fitting the entire fleet was impractical.

[Mike K]

The Ailsa's had the Vultron blinds fitted as they had front mounted engines, meaning drivers had to leave the cab by an exterior offside cab door and walk around the outside of the bus. Vultron system was still relatively new technology and expensive, so retro fitting the entire fleet was impractical.

Those early electronic number blinds were actually very poor in terms of readability compared to the roller blinds. This photo (not mine) illustrates that:

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nsz4ULjIHf8/VkB4xKb_iFI/AAAAAAAAOCE/NnpR0A1236M/s1600/JOV-740P.Wmpte.jpg

[fleetline6477]

The Ailsa's had the Vultron blinds fitted as they had front mounted engines, meaning drivers had to leave the cab by an exterior offside cab door and walk around the outside of the bus. Vultron system was still relatively new technology and expensive, so retro fitting the entire fleet was impractical.

I seem to remember that one fleetline also had them fitted, 6890 if I remember.

[Steve3229vp]

I seem to remember that one fleetline also had them fitted, 6890 if I remember.

You're right it did and metrobus 2102 I think 

[Wumpty]

You're right it did and metrobus 2102 I think

WA2791 was also originally fitted with Vultron, then this was swapped out for a more readable unit.