Far Rock Depot Posted September 4, 2009 Share #176 Posted September 4, 2009 when i first moved out to rockaway in '90 and found out about other companies other than the MTA and the old LIRR i did some research on transit out there. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted September 4, 2009 Share #177 Posted September 4, 2009 Speaking of swaps, LGA just lost 8435, 9703, 9746, & 9778 to ECH scrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted September 4, 2009 Share #178 Posted September 4, 2009 actually, triboro created the Q53 as a replacement to LIRR's Rockaway Beach service after the burning of the trestle across the Jamaica bay and then shortened service to hamilton Bch then to Ozone Pk. FR currently has a good majority of GLs old Express runs. They can handle the route if they give up some of the routes they split with JFK. Split the route with LG i would say. Runs that end in Rock Pk could go to FR and runs ending in Woodside could go to LG A little o/t, but I was thinking the same thing for the Q113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted September 5, 2009 Share #179 Posted September 5, 2009 Add 8528 to the LGA depot. It has a paper Q-45 sign in the front window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted September 5, 2009 Share #180 Posted September 5, 2009 I seen 8454 on the B41 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 5, 2009 Share #181 Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks for that update, man I still haven't seen an 8400 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted September 6, 2009 Share #182 Posted September 6, 2009 4245-4278 are going to Castleton, 4248 is already there. As for Jamaica why would it need to be rebuilt 1st? It was able to house MCIs just fine so NGs will fit now. What I want to know is what local buses are going to Eastchester for the Qbx1 and when the fall pick goes into affect? So if Castleton are getting these, what do they give up and to where do they go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43 Floral Park Posted September 7, 2009 Share #183 Posted September 7, 2009 So if Castleton are getting these, what do they give up and to where do they go? They send 60/61/6200s back to the bronx (mainly KB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandoftheLost Posted September 7, 2009 Share #184 Posted September 7, 2009 uhhh. #6100 series never ran on kingsbridge depot route. #6100 series had mainly ran on Gun Hill depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted September 7, 2009 Share #185 Posted September 7, 2009 And conveniently, Gun Hill is Bronx Division so if you're sending them to Kingsbridge, which is a Bronx Division depot, you're sending them back to the Bronx... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted September 11, 2009 Share #186 Posted September 11, 2009 8074 & 8564 are now at the LGA depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBO Posted September 12, 2009 Share #187 Posted September 12, 2009 the big swap is on......I seen a bunch of new to CP MCI's last night and seen CNG's being brought to Casey Stangel for storage...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q25toJamaica Posted September 12, 2009 Share #188 Posted September 12, 2009 CS for storage??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 12, 2009 Share #189 Posted September 12, 2009 the big swap is on......I seen a bunch of new to CP MCI's last night and seen CNG's being brought to Casey Stangel for storage...... CNG's to CS? That's really odd. What are they doing there? Getting their 'NYCT' signs or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR North Shore Posted September 12, 2009 Share #190 Posted September 12, 2009 West Farms used to be good, I live in the Bronx I know what I'm talking about. Gun Hill maintains the Vs better than any other depot, thier 5700s as well. They don't clean the back of them often though, only issue. 5768 is the only POS 5700. I ain't having no east village dude tell me otherwise. I don't travel to the Bronx often but from the few times I've been there this summer, I would definitely say Yukon has the best 1999 Orion Vs hands down. And I'm talking Yukon Depot circa-2009 and not the trashy & mismanaged 2005-2007 Yukon Depot that everyone seems to only remember. And also, at this point, the 3rd Orion VII NG delivery to Castleton is nearly complete from 4245-4278. Only 6 more buses in that batch need to be delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted September 12, 2009 Share #191 Posted September 12, 2009 I don't travel to the Bronx often but from the few times I've been there this summer, I would definitely say Yukon has the best 1999 Orion Vs hands down. And I'm talking Yukon Depot circa-2009 and not the trashy & mismanaged 2005-2007 Yukon Depot that everyone seems to only remember. To be honest, I would give Yukon/Castleton & Gun Hill a tie when it comes to Maintaining Vs. On another note, Yukon's 6261 made it to Kingsbridge.....that gave me a sad face cause that bus was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfkdepot09 Posted September 12, 2009 Share #192 Posted September 12, 2009 So when is and rock get there taste of handy downs.....I've spoken to drivers and some of them said its not gonna happen and other where shock when I told then about...I know one of the drivers I've spoken to said there orion ) 5000 fleet needs to go....he said. So of then look worst them how the rts look.......... (P).....I know has a website....does any one no if ...or bp has a site.....and if they do can u send me the link.....thanks.... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 12, 2009 Share #193 Posted September 12, 2009 I thought they are supposed to get the Bee Line O5's? Well I hope so. Those buses would be great to have. I'd rather they go to JFK/Far Rock over LGA. Are the ex-Green Line O5's really that bad? I haven't rode one in a long while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q25toJamaica Posted September 12, 2009 Share #194 Posted September 12, 2009 So when is and rock get there taste of handy downs.....I've spoken to drivers and some of them said its not gonna happen and other where shock when I told then about...I know one of the drivers I've spoken to said there orion ) 5000 fleet needs to go....he said. So of then look worst them how the rts look.......... (P).....I know has a website....does any one no if ...or bp has a site.....and if they do can u send me the link.....thanks.... ... What's LGAs website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43 Floral Park Posted September 12, 2009 Share #195 Posted September 12, 2009 To be honest, I would give Yukon/Castleton & Gun Hill a tie when it comes to Maintaining Vs. On another note, Yukon's 6261 made it to Kingsbridge.....that gave me a sad face cause that bus was really good. From what I recall MCH sent 6240-6270 to KB, and 6261 was one of the oddballs that ended up at YUK. So, are you saying its back at KB now? The ones that went to the Bronx from YUK were a lot better than the CAS ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted September 12, 2009 Share #196 Posted September 12, 2009 I thought they are supposed to get the Bee Line O5's? Well I hope so. Those buses would be great to have. I'd rather they go to JFK/Far Rock over LGA.Are the ex-Green Line O5's really that bad? I haven't rode one in a long while now. the word is that FR and JFK are suppose to get the Hand-me-downs. Reminds me of the good ol' Green Lines days. From what ive seen, the WAMTA O5s need more love. their seats are terrible now. i saw a pic here of one bus with no cushions at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 12, 2009 Share #197 Posted September 12, 2009 the word is that FR and JFK are suppose to get the Hand-me-downs. Reminds me of the good ol' Green Lines days. From what ive seen, the WAMTA O5s need more love. their seats are terrible now. i saw a pic here of one bus with no cushions at all! Great news! I look forward to those buses on the Q35 line. Oh man that's a shame, I've seen a few 5900s before and after the takeover where the seat bottom was on the floor and the frame was exposed. Other seats were duct taped because they were already cut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfkdepot09 Posted September 13, 2009 Share #198 Posted September 13, 2009 What's LGAs website? The website is jerryswebsite.info .....it have lot of pic..mostly drivers....but back to Jfk depots orion v fleet the bus have no space...no standing room or legg room....have u ever tried sittng in the last 2 seater seats by the rear door...its very painful....those buses are in bad shape...the window are a mess and most of them have only been repainter once since da takeover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted September 13, 2009 Share #199 Posted September 13, 2009 Great news! I look forward to those buses on the Q35 line. Oh man that's a shame, I've seen a few 5900s before and after the takeover where the seat bottom was on the floor and the frame was exposed. Other seats were duct taped because they were already cut up. besides the 84 O5s, word has in on Wiki that Bee-Line's 4 O7 hybrids are on their way too. can anyone confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 13, 2009 Share #200 Posted September 13, 2009 besides the 84 O5s, word has in on Wiki that Bee-Line's 4 O7 hybrids are on their way too. can anyone confirm this? I can't say for sure, but it would make sense for Bee line to sell those buses as well and keep a more uniformed fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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