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RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - mathias - 12/06/2014 15:45
(12/06/2014 10:19)RSTurbo50 Wrote: That particular bus went like a train. Never driven anything like it. Was sad to see her go.
Probably fitted with the desirable Cummins L10 engine (like most of the later Olympians).
MTL loved the L10/ZF Ecomat combination so much, that not only were the 0201-0270 Ollys fitted with them, but the Silver Service ones (0271-0308) got them too!
Awesome buses, sadly missed.
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - M113 YKC - 12/06/2014 18:10
(12/06/2014 15:45)mathias Wrote: MTL loved the L10/ZF Ecomat combination so much, that not only were the 0201-0270 Ollys fitted with them, but the Silver Service ones (0271-0308) got them too!No offence but, if they were loved that much by MTL, why weren't 0309+ that combination?
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - CX06 EBK - 12/06/2014 18:19
I think the Cummins L10 option was dropped before the R-WVRs were ordered.
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - M113 YKC - 12/06/2014 20:12
(12/06/2014 18:19)CX06 EBK Wrote: I think the Cummins L10 option was dropped before the R-WVRs were ordered.Ah - fair enough! Thanks for that.
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - RSTurbo50 - 12/06/2014 20:19
It did in fact have the L10 Cummins with the ZF box combination. Sounded absolutely beautiful. N275 CKB was fabulous when we had it but F307 was even better..
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - SK15 GZG - 14/06/2014 08:54
(12/06/2014 18:19)CX06 EBK Wrote: I think the Cummins L10 option was dropped before the R-WVRs were ordered.
That's right CX06. The Cummins L10 and Volvo TD102KF engine options were dropped in mid/late 1996 - these were replaced by the Euro II Volvo D10-245 engine
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - RSTurbo50 - 17/06/2014 13:41
Fairbrothers have today acquired one of Springfields/Howards Plaxton bodied Darts. Not sure of the reg but it's a Y Plate with double doors. Should be painted and out in service on Monday.
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - CX54 DKD - 17/06/2014 13:53
Taking an educated guess having viewed Mr Howard's recent Flickr updates, it'll be Y386 LCS.
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - Raawwwrrr! - 17/06/2014 14:19
(17/06/2014 13:53)CX54 DKD Wrote: Taking an educated guess having viewed Mr Howard's recent Flickr updates, it'll be Y386 LCS.
Indeed it is, I saw it yesterday being towed from the depot along Halton's 62 route
RE: Fairbrother's of Warrington - RSTurbo50 - 17/06/2014 17:24
Yes it is Y386 LCS. Electrician has been working on it today. Should be ready for Monday