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#91
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by Bus 400 - September 25, 2024, 12:18:55 AM
Quote from: triumph on September 21, 2024, 07:48:44 PMAn interesting way to reach Floriade. However, for the fit and healthy, walking or using the regular buses to the Floriade stop in Commonwealth Ave and then walking, would be quicker

Better than the earlier loop. Which ran via Mercue Hotel & through Braddon. With the 1 double decker bus from Sydney. When the DD was running, the driver use to go over Commonwealth Avenue Bridge & loop around Flynn Drive. That was quicker than the normal exit, especially weekend afternoons. 
#92
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by Snorzac - September 22, 2024, 07:57:43 PM
This week;
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511

17/9
527

18/9
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572

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#93
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by triumph - September 21, 2024, 07:48:44 PM
7347 (F1)
7347 (F1)

7347 has registration MO7347 (NSW). Route F1 is between the City and Floriade.
This particular bus has no rear door but does have a rear window, also a Floriade wrap.
The lack of a rear door for these crowded shuttle services, coupled with frequent pram/stroller (and presumably wheelchair) using passengers, creates long delays in alighting and boarding.
The disabled cross seats also have no grab rail or pole in front of the seat, making standing up difficult.
The outbound journey was comfortably full. The return was crowded with numerous strap hangers. It was clear that some had no experience of bus travel as they just stood there, and when the bus braked, then suddenly discovered they needed to hang on :o
The route is rather indirect. Starting at the Interchange in London Circuit, the bus then has to pick up in Ainslie Ave. at the Canberra Centre. That involves negotiating the very busy congested shared area of Bunda St., and the even busier pedestrian crossing in Ainslie Ave. between parts of the Canberra Centre. From there, still not direct as the next pick up is in London Circuit adjacent to the Legislative Assembly. Thus the bus passes opposite its starting point before turning left into Northbourne Ave. towards Commonwealth Ave.. Adding in numerous traffic lights, it is a very slow trip.
At Floriade there are marshalls to manage the bus stop and patrons.
The return trip also has issues. Due to the layout of Commonwealth Ave., to access the City bound side, the bus has to take Barrine Dr. round the Lake edge past Henry Rolland Park (another very congested area) to enter Commonwealth Ave. via Corkhill St..
I feel sorry for the driver who has to cope with the various congestions and inexperienced passengers all day long.
An interesting way to reach Floriade. However, for the fit and healthy, walking or using the regular buses to the Floriade stop in Commonwealth Ave and then walking, would be quicker

#94
Fleet / Re: Four CD Element 2s (748-75...
Last post by triumph - September 21, 2024, 08:52:16 AM
113 also had kneeling suspension, which I observed in use at a time quite close to its retirement. There is a lot of interesting detail in the Fleetwiki entry for this bus.
#95
Fleet / Re: Four CD Element 2s (748-75...
Last post by Busnerd - September 21, 2024, 06:39:32 AM
113 Just had normal doors however it did have the sloped entry rather than stairs like the PR100.3A's
#96
Fleet / Re: Four CD Element 2s (748-75...
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - September 20, 2024, 10:51:40 PM
126-131 were the 3's that had them. Did 113 have them, I remember that one being weird for a few reasons?
#97
Fleet / Re: Four CD Element 2s (748-75...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - September 20, 2024, 09:59:18 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on September 20, 2024, 09:04:30 PMThe rear doors are called 'plug doors', these were also fitted to all the Dennis Darts and the PR100.3A fleet of the past.

Interesting. I forgot the Darts had them and I don't recollect riding on a PR100.3A.
#98
Fleet / Re: Four CD Element 2s (748-75...
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - September 20, 2024, 09:43:35 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on September 20, 2024, 09:04:30 PM'plug doors
Have always wondered about that. D'you know where I can get some, would love a plug door on my fridge.
#99
Fleet / Re: Four CD Element 2s (748-75...
Last post by Busnerd - September 20, 2024, 09:04:30 PM
The rear doors are called 'plug doors', these were also fitted to all the Dennis Darts and the PR100.3A fleet of the past.
#100
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - September 20, 2024, 07:17:33 PM
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Finally rode an Element 2! I didn't plan to get any buses today, but I saw one at Gungahlin and couldn't miss the opportunity to finally ride one!