tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post1694649888578871108..comments2024-02-09T18:09:31.625+00:00Comments on The Circle of London : A good day for Man...Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07010709763661695170noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-21127007338289478652013-04-03T12:18:13.997+01:002013-04-03T12:18:13.997+01:00Do these have the same gearboxes as the MANs that ...Do these have the same gearboxes as the MANs that run on the E6 (Greenford/Bullsbridge)? Rode on several for the first time the other day. Most awful gearboxes that I've encounted yet on a modern bus. Hesitant, very jerky and "whiney" between gear changes. Give me an Allison AT545 or AT2000 any day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-57370512438899725882013-04-02T18:29:41.560+01:002013-04-02T18:29:41.560+01:00I think any operator of MANs might have a differen...I think any operator of MANs might have a different view; they are very unreliable and parts are hideously expensive. Note that some have been relegated to training duties - better to fail while training than in service!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-23319181085426379342013-03-27T06:19:26.911+00:002013-03-27T06:19:26.911+00:00Looks smart in its new coat of paint! Roundel is i...Looks smart in its new coat of paint! Roundel is in a weird place though...<br /><br />Nice Post Jay!Lewis J.N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05319950271876907566noreply@blogger.com