trainfan22 Posted September 16, 2009 Share #226 Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks, I forgot the last 2 numbers. It passed by too quickly for me to catch it. But I guess it might've been from Ulmer then. I take it Ulmer gave Flatbush those as well as some 8800, 9000, and 9100s for the 5070s - 5124 buses? UP gave FLA 9074-9089, the other ZF RTS were bumped to UP by the 3900s. A few buses in the 9074-9089 batch came back to UP though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracamonte Posted September 16, 2009 Share #227 Posted September 16, 2009 Any update on the Bee Line Orions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainspot12 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #228 Posted September 16, 2009 They are still be worked on at Eastchester and some still have not made it there yet. It looks like its gonna be a little bit longer until they arrive here. I guess they want to make sure they are 100% in shape before going to the depots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTARegional Bus Posted September 16, 2009 Share #229 Posted September 16, 2009 They are still be worked on at Eastchester and some still have not made it there yet. It looks like its gonna be a little bit longer until they arrive here. I guess they want to make sure they are 100% in shape before going to the depots. Yup They have to replace the rims and the LED signs before they go into service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracamonte Posted September 16, 2009 Share #230 Posted September 16, 2009 YupThey have to replace the rims and the LED signs before they go into service. What are rims? And what are they replacing the LED signs with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmouse Posted September 16, 2009 Share #231 Posted September 16, 2009 What are rims? And what are they replacing the LED signs with? The things that support the tire. And the rims are chrome(metallic) LuminatorMAX LED signs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 16, 2009 Share #232 Posted September 16, 2009 They should send those CNGs in CS storage to JG to retire those 1994-1995 CNGs there, 317 should be saved for the museum fleet. A lot of those Orion Vs in JGs are dogs, you can walk faster than those buses! As for the museum fleet, they should move 1201 to ethier Grand Ave or Fresh Pond as JG has too many museum buses esp if they add 317 and later down the line a C40LF to the museum fleet. Interesting that 8421 is at ENY, I'm glad I got to ride it on the B44 a few weeks ago. I totally agree 317 should be saved, as far as the other NYCT O5 CNG's, those can just be scrapped when they are ready to retire. UP gave FLA 9074-9089, the other ZF RTS were bumped to UP by the 3900s. A few buses in the 9074-9089 batch came back to UP though. Interesting, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted September 18, 2009 Share #233 Posted September 18, 2009 The things that support the tire. And the rims are chrome(metallic)LuminatorMAX LED signs... i can see them replacing the signs, but i doubt the rims will change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTARegional Bus Posted September 19, 2009 Share #234 Posted September 19, 2009 i can see them replacing the signs, but i doubt the rims will change They have to change the rims,the chrome well rust over time since the MTA won't clean them,just look what happened when the first order of the New Flyer Artic and NovaRTS in the 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted September 19, 2009 Share #235 Posted September 19, 2009 They have to change the rims,the chrome well rust over time since the MTA won't clean them,just look what happened when the first order of the New Flyer Artic and NovaRTS in the 90's. true, but theres already some O7's around the city that have them. And lets not forget LIB's O7NG's that have them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted September 19, 2009 Share #236 Posted September 19, 2009 The things that support the tire. And the rims are chrome(metallic)LuminatorMAX LED signs... They're not chrome, they're aluminum and are made by Alcoa. They don't rust and don't get painted. Just a power wash once a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTARegional Bus Posted September 19, 2009 Share #237 Posted September 19, 2009 true, but theres already some O7's around the city that have them. And lets not forget LIB's O7NG's that have them as well Yea but that's because LIB has a different maintenance program then MTA bus and MTA NYCT.as for the O7's that have them in the city they well be replace in about a year or 2. They're not chrome, they're aluminum and are made by Alcoa. They don't rust and don't get painted. Just a power wash once a week. That the thing,the mta don't wash thows buses once week I mean they can clean buses but not the wheels,aluminum rims well look like the ones on a NJ flexible bus . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted September 19, 2009 Share #238 Posted September 19, 2009 Some Of QV Orion VII's has thos silver Rims as well, and they look nice on those Buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted September 19, 2009 Share #239 Posted September 19, 2009 8454 was on the B12 today with ENY stickers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted September 19, 2009 Share #240 Posted September 19, 2009 8808 & 8982 are now at the BP depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted September 19, 2009 Share #241 Posted September 19, 2009 What, I didnt see those two buses, They might be in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracamonte Posted September 20, 2009 Share #242 Posted September 20, 2009 Found a picture on ttmg.org of Bee-Line Orions at Eastchester. Notice the words Bee-Line System and the number removed. http://www.ttmg.org/photos/tlogan/Beeline_Orion_483.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted September 20, 2009 Share #243 Posted September 20, 2009 Found a picture on ttmg.org of Bee-Line Orions at Eastchester. Notice the words Bee-Line System and the number removed. http://www.ttmg.org/photos/tlogan/Beeline_Orion_483.jpg WOW! those buses still look new! Give the props to Bee-Line's maintinence people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS CNG Command Posted September 20, 2009 Share #244 Posted September 20, 2009 I ditto Far Rock Depot's statement. These buses really look like they were REALLY well-maintained. I wonder when they'll be on the road... P.S.: If the Orions go on the road while temporarily keeping their Bee-Line paint scheme, I wonder if some people will be REALLY surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petabread Posted September 20, 2009 Share #245 Posted September 20, 2009 They're going to be painted before seeing service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted September 20, 2009 Share #246 Posted September 20, 2009 Those Orions deserve to go to Basiley Park Depot, They will look the same, JFK will tear those Buses up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted September 20, 2009 Share #247 Posted September 20, 2009 Those Orions deserve to go to Basiley Park Depot, They will look the same, JFK will tear those Buses up. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 20, 2009 Share #248 Posted September 20, 2009 Those Orions deserve to go to Basiley Park Depot, They will look the same, JFK will tear those Buses up. What about Far Rock? They deserve them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted September 20, 2009 Share #249 Posted September 20, 2009 From the OP, FR is getting these. BP is getting NGs and so is JFK. FR is out of the loop when it comes to new buses now. i wouldnt mind seeing these in the Rock! I like B-L's O5s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 20, 2009 Share #250 Posted September 20, 2009 I've never been on them, but I'm looking forward to them. I'd take them over the NG's. JFk and BP can have the NG's. But to be fair BP [ex-JBI took good care of their RTS's], so I won't worry about the condition of the Bee line O5's if they end up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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