The Demonstrators
2012
Demonstrator 1: Volvo B9TL LWB Gemini SN11 EEM
During the Period dating 23rd-27th September, Bus Vannin recieved a visitor. This bus is a possible replacement for the remaining Dafs and Tridents. A Volvo B9TL Long wheel base Gemini was to be reviewed. The vehicle which ran on the island for a few days was Lothian Buses (Edinburgh) Gemini SN11 EEM (f/n 397). Unfortunately the bus did not operate in passenger service, however was trialled around several parts of the island.
Sadly we did not get out to photograph it but our friends at MTP did. The pictures are on the following site: Volvo demonstrator
Sadly we did not get out to photograph it but our friends at MTP did. The pictures are on the following site: Volvo demonstrator
Demonstrator 2: Enviro 400 SN61 DFK
For two weeks from November 1st, Bus Vannin drivers had use of Enviro 400 SN61 DFK. This time the demonstrator was used in passenger service, appearing on a variety of routes during its stay, including the routes 1,2,3,5,6 to name a few