tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post3886757009226666299..comments2024-03-28T10:23:06.618+00:00Comments on Plymothian Transit: Solongdidbygrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858408719372985035noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-87699036181725609172011-10-27T09:55:39.683+01:002011-10-27T09:55:39.683+01:00On Tuesday 213 was on the 23/24; I had a quick rid...On Tuesday 213 was on the 23/24; I had a quick ride on one of them.<br /><br />The interior is fairly tacky and is definitely nowhere near the level of quality of a Dart MPD.<br /><br />However, it actually pulled quite well! I expected it to be a very loud, thrashed and underpowered engine, however it did have some 'go' in it. It also had a slight whistle when changing gear; I'm not sure if it has an Allison gearbox or not.<br /><br />I also spotted another Solo on Tuesday on the 43A!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-32425385897694712412011-09-01T17:18:47.358+01:002011-09-01T17:18:47.358+01:00152 has been getting alot of variety, in the form ...152 has been getting alot of variety, in the form of 33, 144 & Citaros. Suprised a Step Dart wasn't kept behind for this service?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-38539229596352022962011-08-31T23:27:01.369+01:002011-08-31T23:27:01.369+01:00210 was out on Service 20 earlier today. Also saw...210 was out on Service 20 earlier today. Also saw an Enviro 200 on the 13 yesterday. Musical buses this week them!! In livery news, spied a double decker in Perry's livery yesterday too, i guess this is advert replacement for 127 which was carrying this livery and is now out of service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-37976104168613174732011-08-31T18:42:55.418+01:002011-08-31T18:42:55.418+01:00I will miss the solosI will miss the solosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-23141633483641695262011-08-31T13:43:28.868+01:002011-08-31T13:43:28.868+01:00For some reason the Solos were not popular in the ...For some reason the Solos were not popular in the North East and that is why Go North East got rid of them, the last ones ironically to PCB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-74125617714996959092011-08-30T21:11:24.623+01:002011-08-30T21:11:24.623+01:00That should read commercial Plymouth stage carriag...That should read commercial Plymouth stage carriage network.Big Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-41927865291036385102011-08-30T21:08:15.980+01:002011-08-30T21:08:15.980+01:00Graham all of the Solos are off to GSC. 3 steps ke...Graham all of the Solos are off to GSC. 3 steps kept for 13, 59 and a dedicated school bus. From September 17th one step Dart only for school and 13. All Plymouth stage carriage network should then be low floor bar some school buses.Big Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-17134523965633975002011-08-30T20:52:56.577+01:002011-08-30T20:52:56.577+01:00That would explain the Step Darts coming back into...That would explain the Step Darts coming back into service on the 13 then. I'd expect that they keep at least one at Milehouse for regular running on the 31.Doddyhttp://www.michaeldodd.netnoreply@blogger.com