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[NovaLFSSeeker]

Does anyone know when it will open and what buses are going to be there?

[East New York]

Its scheduled to open in 2013, and we have no idead what buses will go there. 126th St Depot will then close, and many of their buses may end up there. However, this is the beginning of 2012, so we are a ways off from knowing any details.

[bstar1]

And what about Amsterdam?

[Blitz]

From what I can piece together from various sources, we at 126th are probably gonna be split between MCH and Amsterdam.

[MHV9218]

From what I can piece together from various sources, we at 126th are probably gonna be split between MCH and Amsterdam.

Oh that's interesting, I didn't know the MTA was gonna use Amsterdam as a depot again -- though the 2010 closing was the end.

MCH is gonna be interesting when it happens, and hopefully it's able to help out the Hale house like it used to.

[QM1to6Ave]

What's with all the moving and "temporary" depots, like YOnkers? Isn't it expensive to keep moving around- there must be tons of equipment that needs to moved each time?

[East New York]

From what I can piece together from various sources, we at 126th are probably gonna be split between MCH and Amsterdam.

That's what I heard from a couple of "higher ups" as well. AMS is likely to be reactivated once again on a temp. basis. As the only TA depot in Manhattan, this is sure to be interesting.

Preliminary details also throw Tuskegee Depot into the mix as possibly taking on some M15 runs.

Oh that's interesting, I didn't know the MTA was gonna use Amsterdam as a depot again -- though the 2010 closing was the end.

MCH is gonna be interesting when it happens, and hopefully it's able to help out the Hale house like it used to.

It has been talked about, but IIRC, all the 126th St. buses should be able to be housed at the new Hale Depot.

What's with all the moving and "temporary" depots, like YOnkers? Isn't it expensive to keep moving around- there must be tons of equipment that needs to moved each time?

It's not really that expensive, and it's needed. Yonkers is a different story as it was a PBL depot absorbed by the MTA. The only thing they really have to ship back to a closed down depot is some maintenance equipment and parts. But when one depot closes down, you have to ship the equipment somewhere.

[Blitz]

I would have thought that MCH was gonna either run the M15 completely or split it with Quill if anyone. I thought of Tuskegee to be packed right now while Quill seems to have some room for a couple extra buses...

[CDTA]

Damn, 126th is closing too? Sad to see it go. But nevertheless, isn't Amsterdam a Bronx Division depot, while 126th is a Manhattan? Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Amsterdam opened up again, because i'm sure the MTA would shut it down, and sell it and just move the museum buses, if it was planned to be closed permanantly. BEcause it can't be cheap mantaning and hiring gaurds for that place.

[NovaLFSSeeker]

why are they gonna close 126th St?

[youngblaze]

I believe it's for renovating purposes but I have heard rumors that it was built on top of an African burial ground...not sure how true that is tho...

[Blitz]

The depot is going to be completely rebuilt. Now it being rebuilt in the same spot or across the street is still a choice that hasn't been made. And from what i hear, the depot is actually only on top the bottom corner of the supposed graveyard. The bulk of the graveyard is actually under part of the FDR off ramp/Harlem river drive on ramp. The MTA is just an easier target than the Department of Transportation...

Edited by Blitz, 18 April 2012 - 06:14 AM.

[NYCtrainfan01]

Forgive me if this has been answered already but dumb question: Has the depot been modified to use CNG buses too?

Edited by NYCtrainfan01, 23 April 2012 - 08:52 AM.

[The Real]

I've heard that once OS shuts down for renovations, that the following depots will be effected: AM, MQ, OF, MV, and TG.

M60 to OF (Due to the use of Artics, it will not go to AM)
M15/SBS 15 to TG
M102 possibly to OF to make room for M15
M116 to TG

Don't know what will be the fate of the M35 will be, but I heard a rumor of it being OF.

[Blitz]

OF?? You lost me on that one. I'm gonna assume that it means MCH because the moves you listed make sense that way.

[CDTA]

I've heard that once OS shuts down for renovations, that the following depots will be effected: AM, MQ, OF, MV, and TG.

M60 to OF (Due to the use of Artics, it will not go to AM)
M15/SBS 15 to TG
M102 possibly to OF to make room for M15
M116 to TG

Don't know what will be the fate of the M35 will be, but I heard a rumor of it being OF.

Woah woah woah, how long has the M60 used artics?

[Jdog14]

Woah woah woah, how long has the M60 used artics?

Ever since it moved to 126th street.

[CDTA]

What? Hell no.

Ever since it moved to 126th street.

Ever since it moved to 126th street.

We had O7's and RTS's not artics.

[The Real]

What? Hell no. We had O7's and RTS's not artics.

Apparently you're out the loop...

OF?? You lost me on that one. I'm gonna assume that it means MCH because the moves you listed make sense that way.

Yes "OF" is the official abbreviation used by the TA for Mother Clara Hale ("O"ne-hundred "F"ourty-Sixth Street Depot).

Edited by Vintage Soul, 23 April 2012 - 10:10 PM.

[SevenEleven]

Woah woah woah, how long has the M60 used artics?

There's LFSAs on the M60 everyday now:

Edited by SevenEleven, 23 April 2012 - 10:31 PM.