FMR Mercedes Citaro acquisitions
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Meanwhile, 53207 was also out in service today (don't know if this was it's first day out or not) It appeared to be showing a 'Potteries' route on the destination display when pictured at the Bus Station (so maybe just out on a test or something...)
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Re: FMR Mercedes Citaro acquisitions
Thankswillr7 wrote: ↑17:28 Friday 30th November 2018Here is a picture I have just found on Flickr (Taken today) of 64021.Charliedaffin wrote: ↑19:47 Saturday 17th November 2018Does anyone have a picture of 64021 in the new livery as I am curious to see how the nimrod livery looks on an older citaro
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I'm told it is a lack of ticket machine base-plates available at the moment that is slowing down the entry into service.
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I see... Is that because they need a different type of base-plate due to teh fact they are different vehicles or are all fitted with the same type? Sorry I don't know much about the ticket machines...
Re: FMR Mercedes Citaro acquisitions
I think they are the same type, but I guess the company only bought enough to meet their fleet capacity at the time, plus maybe a few spares. Also, you may have seen that the ticket machine sits on the cab door in the Citaro, and that makes the wiring a bit awkward.
I doubt they will want to buy an additional ten or so units only to have the same number spares once the Solos and Darts are withdrawn, so this may be a case of having to withdraw one vehicle at at time and wait half a day while the equipment is removed and fitted to the replacement, before moving on the next one.
I doubt they will want to buy an additional ten or so units only to have the same number spares once the Solos and Darts are withdrawn, so this may be a case of having to withdraw one vehicle at at time and wait half a day while the equipment is removed and fitted to the replacement, before moving on the next one.
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Ahh, I see! It would definitely make sense to do what you suggest (withdrawing/replacing one at a time) However, A shame for the impatient of us who are eager to see them out in service!AdamH wrote: ↑09:16 Saturday 1st December 2018I think they are the same type, but I guess the company only bought enough to meet their fleet capacity at the time, plus maybe a few spares. Also, you may have seen that the ticket machine sits on the cab door in the Citaro, and that makes the wiring a bit awkward.
I doubt they will want to buy an additional ten or so units only to have the same number spares once the Solos and Darts are withdrawn, so this may be a case of having to withdraw one vehicle at at time and wait half a day while the equipment is removed and fitted to the replacement, before moving on the next one.
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If this where the case, that would mean there would be no unveiling event for the new nimrod branding as they would have to be introduced 1 by 1willr7 wrote: ↑19:51 Saturday 1st December 2018Ahh, I see! It would definitely make sense to do what you suggest (withdrawing/replacing one at a time) However, A shame for the impatient of us who are eager to see them out in service!AdamH wrote: ↑09:16 Saturday 1st December 2018I think they are the same type, but I guess the company only bought enough to meet their fleet capacity at the time, plus maybe a few spares. Also, you may have seen that the ticket machine sits on the cab door in the Citaro, and that makes the wiring a bit awkward.
I doubt they will want to buy an additional ten or so units only to have the same number spares once the Solos and Darts are withdrawn, so this may be a case of having to withdraw one vehicle at at time and wait half a day while the equipment is removed and fitted to the replacement, before moving on the next one.
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I had 64016 this morning on six 35s. Absolutely fantastic. Smooth, light steering, superb brakes, the only thing wrong was the lack of cash trays. After four and a half hours driving, I felt as if I hadn't done anything, it was such a pleasure to drive. Lets hope the rest of the Citaros are the same. Its just a pity it was raining and there weren't any photographers about.
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I'm not sure there is going to be a launch event. Not heard anything said about one.Charliedaffin wrote: ↑20:30 Saturday 1st December 2018If this where the case, that would mean there would be no unveiling event for the new nimrod branding as they would have to be introduced 1 by 1
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