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How to differentiate between different bus chassis?

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Heyo! I'm new to railforums and relatively new to buses when compared to trains!

I was wondering how people were able to differentiate between different bus chassis on the fly. Like whether a gemini 2 has a VDL DB300 or a Volvo B5LH. (It's probably something super obvious for you lot haha)

Is there a website/books supplying this info? Or could any of you help me out with your own experiences? Either way, any help would be appreciated!
 
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Looking at the wheel hub design is a good start if there is no badges, most manufacturers use their own design of hub on all their models. A volvo B5lh is easy to spot as they have a ridiculously long rear overhang.
 
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milspii said:
Heyo! I'm new to railforums and relatively new to buses when compared to trains!

I was wondering how people were able to differentiate between different bus chassis on the fly. Like whether a gemini 2 has a VDL DB300 or a Volvo B5LH. (It's probably something super obvious for you lot haha)

Is there a website/books supplying this info? Or could any of you help me out with your own experiences? Either way, any help would be appreciated!
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Try http://www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk . You can search using registration, owner or even fleet numbers to name a few.
 
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cnjb8 said:
Try http://www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk . You can search using registration, owner or even fleet numbers to name a few.
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I would agree that BLOTW is a fantastic resource, but it has limitations, eg when an operator transfers an older reg to a new vehicle, or with the likes of Park's who tend to stick their "cherished" plates on new vehicles without them ever having received "normal" registrations.
 
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37114 said:
Looking at the wheel hub design is a good start if there is no badges, most manufacturers use their own design of hub on all their models. A volvo B5lh is easy to spot as they have a ridiculously long rear overhang.
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Ah yeah! I'm starting to realize some of the differences now that I wouldn't otherwise have. Thanks a bunch!
 
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