Hello! I was in Philadelphia this past weekend and liking the Xcelisors...I know, better get use to it.
Anyways, is there something wrong with the DE40LFRs besides their age? Rode #8410 on the 5...the "scenic" 5 route (yes I know...detour) and every few minutes, the bus would vibrate to a stop. It ran fine just the vibrate to a stop caught me off guard. Didn't notice that on the other buses. Some other observations...
#3595? on the 124
#3560 on the 45
#3466 on the 125
#3627 on the 125
#8154, #8393, #8422, #8488 on the 15
#3317 on the 23
By the way, those XDE40s...#3000-3524 sound similar to NYCT #9510-9559 and Suffolk Transit's XDE35 and XDE40, correct? They don't sound like the other New Flyers.
Finally, has the 99 route entering King of Prussia mall (Mall Blvd) always made the quick right turn once on Mall Blvd? I thought it followed the 123, 124 and 125 to the Transit Center of the Mall. Also, the 47 and 57 routes gave me a headache with their re-routes...UGH!
Anyways, will be returning to Philadelphia soon. Was there visiting family for the weekend!