RailBus63 Posted February 26, 2017 Share #1126 Posted February 26, 2017 That MBTA paint scheme is a classic! Yes it is. Other than the stripe on top of the yellow band now being blue instead of black and different number placements, it is essentially the same scheme that was introduced by the T in 1972 and has been in use since then other than a period when the RTS's had a narrow yellow band. It would be like the MTA deciding to ditch its modern schemes and go back to the two-tone blue scheme for new buses. Sorta reminds me of how MBTA had two '99 C40LFs built identically to the ones we had only that it was painted in their paint scheme and they kept it after the pilot testing for CNG buses was successful A minor clarification - those two C40LF's (#6000-6001) were indeed built to exact NYCTA specifications but they were purchased outright by the MBTA. Same with its two Orion VI hybrids that were built identical to NYCTA's 06's. The MBTA purchased these four pilot buses (and kept them) in order to test alternative low-emission buses for future purchases. The CNG buses 'won' and this led to a purchases of 15 additional C40LF's (built to MBTA specifications) and later purchases from Neoplan and NABI. Ironically, the MBTA has turned towards hybrids since then and most of its newer purchases are now hybrid-electric buses, although 150 of the new Xcelsior order are XN40's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1127 Posted March 3, 2017 6005 at vendor with a new paint scheme combination of the blue/gold and SBS. Couldn't get photos but somebody else can get it. Good luck Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1128 Posted March 3, 2017 6005 at vendor with a new paint scheme combination of the blue/gold and SBS. Couldn't get photos but somebody else can get it. Good luck Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk JFK vendor correct? I'll see if I can head out there after class. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1129 Posted March 3, 2017 JFK vendor correct? I'll see if I can head out there after class.Yes and that's cool Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1130 Posted March 3, 2017 6005? What bus model is that again? I still remember the Orion with that number... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1131 Posted March 3, 2017 6005 at vendor with a new paint scheme combination of the blue/gold and SBS. Couldn't get photos but somebody else can get it. Good luck Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Great sighting. FINALLY these buses can commence delivery. Did you see anymore buses parked in or around the area. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1132 Posted March 3, 2017 Great sighting. FINALLY these buses can commence delivery. Did you see anymore buses parked in or around the area. That was the only one around the perimeter at the moment. I don't know about inside, maybe possible... Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1133 Posted March 3, 2017 Leaving JFK as I type this. 6005 wasn't there, but 5997 was and it's got the Select Bus paint on the lower half of the bus. I didn't get a very good pic, but I'll upload as soon as I can. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1134 Posted March 3, 2017 Leaving JFK as I type this. 6005 wasn't there, but 5997 was and it's got the Select Bus paint on the lower half of the bus. I didn't get a very good pic, but I'll upload as soon as I can.Ah, so it seems like the SBS wrapping was put over the Cuomo paint scheme. Interesting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1135 Posted March 3, 2017 Ah, so it seems like the SBS wrapping was put over the Cuomo paint scheme. Interesting. I hope that doesn't look as garish as it sounds... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novabus 5000 Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1136 Posted March 3, 2017 Ah, so it seems like the SBS wrapping was put over the Cuomo paint scheme. Interesting. I hope that doesn't look as garish as it sounds... No. I just saw the bus as well. Entirely new SBS scheme. Here are a few pictures.. I know they are crappy pics but they were the best I Could grab. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1137 Posted March 3, 2017 Ewwwww what are those wraps. Not bad pics. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1138 Posted March 3, 2017 Looks like half LGA link wrapping and half new scheme......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1139 Posted March 3, 2017 LMFAO 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1140 Posted March 3, 2017 That's actually not bad... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1141 Posted March 3, 2017 If they wrap the top part then maybe it wouldn't be that bad. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted March 4, 2017 Share #1142 Posted March 4, 2017 Okay here's my pic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted March 4, 2017 Share #1143 Posted March 4, 2017 To think CS will get these along with OH and GA, CS had the same numbers as the Orion V's they had a few years ago before Eastchester took them. Orion V's reborn into XD60's. Lol. Sad to see the Nova LFSA's going. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted March 4, 2017 Share #1144 Posted March 4, 2017 Lmfao, that looks tacky af[emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted March 4, 2017 Share #1145 Posted March 4, 2017 Lmfao, that looks tacky af[emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Agreed, that looks horrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted March 5, 2017 Share #1146 Posted March 5, 2017 Ditto. They could've just kept the original design and changed the colors blue/gold to SBS colors on that wave design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTSTdrive Posted March 5, 2017 Share #1147 Posted March 5, 2017 Ditto. They could've just kept the original design and changed the colors blue/gold to SBS colors on that wave design.Tbh yes!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted March 5, 2017 Share #1148 Posted March 5, 2017 Honestly. I hope they put ads on these newer SBS buses. At least Manhattan Division does that. All other divisions don't. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted March 5, 2017 Share #1149 Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Honestly. I hope they put ads on these newer SBS buses. At least Manhattan Division does that. All other divisions don't. There are ads on The Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens SBS units. Edited March 5, 2017 by Cait Sith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R188 7857 Posted March 5, 2017 Share #1150 Posted March 5, 2017 There are ads on The Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens SBS units. The only ads on the Q44 LFSAs are either MTA ads (If you see something, say something). The only buses with actual advertisements (5822,23) were transferred from Manhattan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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