tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post1360381066281483069..comments2024-03-25T19:07:29.729+00:00Comments on Steve's Bus & Train Page: Norwich Streetdeck ReviewSteve Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-70704634159030655202016-05-08T08:30:36.745+01:002016-05-08T08:30:36.745+01:00Um . . . the seeming joltiness under breaking and ...Um . . . the seeming joltiness under breaking and changing gear rules them out for me. I was tending to blame inconsiderate drivers, but I'm not so sure now. Other, older, buses don't have the problem (except those damn Volvos on the 100, which have some wretched hybrid technology too). But don't Wright do a roadtest before they let them out? I suppose at least the ride makes me too sick to worry about the decor. Not sure about the thin end of the wedge thing, it just feels like it the way they carry on down here in Essex,(or perhaps don't, it's more like "ain't bothered"). At least having got my driving licence back, perhaps now I don't have to be bothered either! Perhaps that'll please them. One less passenger to grumble. The way they're shedding them, apparently!smurfukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812247601237248526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-33528253442365473302016-04-30T16:46:53.319+01:002016-04-30T16:46:53.319+01:00Wonderful post and lovely photos. Thank you so mu...Wonderful post and lovely photos. Thank you so much for sharing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-33097566424193073962016-04-29T23:36:17.814+01:002016-04-29T23:36:17.814+01:00It would also seem that the new pole required unde...It would also seem that the new pole required under DDA by the wheelchair bay is also causing a few problems if this is anything to go by... http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/it_just_seems_to_be_going_backwards_double_buggy_won_t_fit_on_norwich_s_new_1_8m_fleet_of_first_buses_1_4513372Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-6879315941621318052016-04-29T23:02:55.151+01:002016-04-29T23:02:55.151+01:00Thomas Browne) My friend was telling me that he sa...Thomas Browne) My friend was telling me that he saw a streetdeck broken down in Norwich the other day. So its only about 2/3 weeks and they are having issues already. And it gets better, he also added and this is the honest truth, that he heard a driver and disabled passenger complaining about the poor width of the entrance for wheelchairs etc. So that really says it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-86725355670419691772016-04-29T16:51:37.129+01:002016-04-29T16:51:37.129+01:00Thanks, Legend - that is always the aim.Thanks, Legend - that is always the aim.Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-29684775576465215212016-04-29T16:50:54.726+01:002016-04-29T16:50:54.726+01:00The fact that the Gemini 1 body has proved to be m...The fact that the Gemini 1 body has proved to be more durable and longer lasting than the Gemini 2 or 3 (in either guise) speaks for itself. If First have reached the conclusions I reached myself months ago then you have to wonder why they have ordered anything at all from Wright. Stagecoach certainly haven't. <br /><br />As for Est of England getting the thin end of the wedge I can't possibly imagine how you reached that far fetched and somewhat bizarre opinion!Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-8813091244988323742016-04-29T16:41:55.461+01:002016-04-29T16:41:55.461+01:00First West of England seem to have got the better ...First West of England seem to have got the better deal. Whilst we're lumbered with Street-whatevers, they seem to be getting the ADL Enviro 400/200 MMCs (twice as many on order as streetxs this year). I hear rumours that First might not be happy with the recent Wrightbus workmanship?smurfukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812247601237248526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-87227134170809080012016-04-29T13:12:20.921+01:002016-04-29T13:12:20.921+01:00A very well balanced report .A very well balanced report .Legendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548023586989081547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-2692242128472057982016-04-28T21:08:49.189+01:002016-04-28T21:08:49.189+01:00I couldn't agree more, Thomas. I always say th...I couldn't agree more, Thomas. I always say the time to really judge a new bus isn't when it's brand new, although that obviously sets the comparison, but after 6 months to a year. I guess by Christmas we'll know the answer!Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-48740867496021766482016-04-28T20:38:32.888+01:002016-04-28T20:38:32.888+01:00Thomas Browne) I live in sprowston and use the pin...Thomas Browne) I live in sprowston and use the pink line nearly everyday. They are ok however, like you've pointed out steve what will they be like in 8yrs time? My question is what will they be like in a years time. I rode a 64 plate streetlite on the 28 and although the seats are comfy the rattling was quite appaling. As for the new streetdecks there is not much character to them either. To be fair firsts tridents and b7tls have got more character to them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com