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Dave Newt wrote:
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Chris Read wrote:
In simple terms, the power
of the engine and efficiency of the brakes seem light years removed
from the
RM.
Why, Chris, do you regard this as an improvement?
I'm guessing becuase of reasons stated in the previous 2 sentences that
you chose to snip:
"2. They make faster progress than the RM when on the move. This has
surprised me, but would anyone deny it is true? "
The reason I asked the question was, with the appalling standard of
driving of so many London bus drivers, who regard emergency braking and
Grand Prix-style accelerating as mandatory when stopping or starting,
the lesser braking / acceleration offered the better.
If you've ever been on a full RM trying to get up a hill from a standing
start, you'd know why having a more powerful engine is a good idea. Also,
when traffic starts to move off on a quickly-timed traffic signal, RMs would
have a nasty habit of crawling just enough to get to the light just after it
turned. Bendy busses seem to be able to accelerate a great deal better, and
still not throw people off their feet.
And if you're a pedestrian crossing the street, the improved brakes
certainly takes the edge off the red menace.
Marc.