That's a shame, but makes it worth while then.

the DYW buses very nice m8

I’m on my way now, especially since I’ve realised that Arriva Kent’s B7TL might be better done on a Saturday It seems these SF53s are not tracking at all, so I’ve used your intel and deduced that they might be working the runs that are missing on 12 and 525

@@ChilternTransportProductionsOne broke down on the 525 - but I did manage to get 008 which I failed to get earlier however no bother recording as I only took it on the slower sections

@@b7tlgemini It was 18007. I was after that and just as I pulled into Yate at 13:00 on a Y6, I notice that 37007 is out in place of it! I did think those elderly Tridents might break down in the heat at some point in the day, so I wasn’t surprised by that Fortunately I did manage to get some kickdown off 18008 on 12 earlier in the morning! I see that both routes are only tracking one bus so presumably both Tridents are back out again

I’ve also managed kickdown and thrash off 18008 on 525 today. I was hoping I might get 18007 but that didn’t happen, only one Trident was out

@@ChilternTransportProductions I believe 007 was the one that broke down earlier, or was replaced as I managed to get 008 on the 12. Unsure what happened to 007 in the end.

@@ChilternTransportProductions depends where you’re looking 😂

It’s right above the bus on the shop front

@@ChilternTransportProductions ahh I see - thanks for the information as I wouldn’t have known otherwise! And yes definitely a nice and brief run

Unfortunately not! This is the only opportunity I've had to record one.. would've preferred a better run but can't be picky.

@@b7tlgemini Sounds about right for First Berkshire. I’d never expect anything out of them, Slough drivers have been known to be snails for years now but occasionally you could luck out, you never know!

Yeah I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of this one after what I'd been told, so definitely a good run.

@@Glowaxy Ooh not sure about the best but it definitely is good!

@b7tlgemini haha it might not be the best B9 Gemini about but, out of all the ones I've had, that's the best example I've done so far

That’s fine, but as said in many of my comments the euro spec indicates what they were from new. The yn55’s are euro 3 from new.

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Yeah I agree. I was pretty underwhelmed myself when I did swansea early 2022.. glad to have gotten a decent run on more familiar territory though.

Yeah I had a feeling Lothian had a few similar ones to these, however there certainly aren’t many around!

Yeah Brighton's seem to be set up to rev a bit more but still definitely similar

First’s LK59 batch in and around the Kernow region are also well equipped for hill climbing too!

Yes, most of the time euro 6 mods tend to 'limit' a bus however I'm not sure of the technical ins and outs, and I believe it's just a worn out ecomat.

Of course, but I was mainly referring to their allocated route (being the 10) which provides limited interest.

Certainly does sound good!

Thanks for the kind words, and I totally agree. For a newer bus this little thing certainly performs!

Yeah that was what I was trying to say just did an awful job at saying it lol

@@b7tlgemini I Would Prefer LX59 ON GEMINI BECAUSE THEY HAVE BETTER ENGINE PLUS SHAPE OF SEAT WERE REALLY BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT FANTASTIC BUT LX06 MADE LIKE BEFORE PAST

But I Would Like LX59 THAN BUS OF GEMINI 1

oh right im sure ill survive

@@b7tlgemini Maybe your reputation won’t take such a hit if you correct the information and issue a light apology. Maybe then your audience will not think you’re ok with spreading misinformation, maybe they’d still trust your word. Now there’s some food for thought

@@ChilternTransportProductions I’m not fussed about my reputation really, you can either love me or hate me it’s up to you. However I’m not going to get in a fuss over the location or history of the bus when really I only add it to ensure people get a bit of background which sometimes people get wrong unfortunately!

Sure does! Shame it wasn’t really ‘let lose’ like some drivers do! 😂

Certainly is, one of many they have as well, will have to sample them all slowly! Appreciate the support and yeah certainly does shift hahaha

@@b7tlgemini I've done a couple of them, about this time last year. You had a good driver for this one I believe ;-)

@@SouthWestTransportNews yeah definitely did!

Certainly, and nice to see them still roaming around.

It certainly does, shame really.

Wasting your own time commenting, but thank you for taking the time out of your lifeless day. It's just a name I use, don't get yourself worked up over it x

It sure does

Converted to Euro 6 and well looked after! on the whole NXWM have always kept on top of maintenance, unlike certain operators who have run their B7TLs into the ground with bodged repairs, fans left on full blast and little attention to interiors.

@@EnviroExplorer ah. Ok cool

There’s a trick, you just buy it to airport tavern and it’s only 3.20 child and 4.40 adult 😉😉

Yeah certainly, it lives on!

@@b7tlgemini yeah it does did you go to the Brislington bus rally on the 30th July?

@@Bus477 Indeed I did, I have a video of 32289 up on the account.

@@b7tlgeminioh ok. Sorry for the long response I’ll be watching that later.

Definitely is!! Cheers matey