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Old July 11th 04, 09:01 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Decks vs hinges

Tom Anderson wrote:
Why are bendy-buses not double-decker?


Because they would go over the 3-axle weight limit for roads?

ISTR one bendi weighs the same as about 2.5 Routemasters.

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Old July 12th 04, 09:42 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Sun, 11 Jul 2004, Colin McKenzie wrote:

Tom Anderson wrote:

Why are bendy-buses not double-decker?


Because they would go over the 3-axle weight limit for roads?


Aha. Could we add more axles?

With wheels, obviously. I'm not suggesting just bunging one on the roof to
keep the feds happy.

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