trainfan22 Posted July 15, 2011 Share #501 Posted July 15, 2011 I'm lovin it! This bus will have so much swag driving down 5th and Madison ave in Mantthan! This bus will be worth every penny of the 5:50 people pay to ride express buses. I'm also exited to ride a Volvo engine powered bus as I have yet to do that. :cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R110B Posted July 15, 2011 Share #502 Posted July 15, 2011 Yep! That's pilot! yikes! that's bland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share #503 Posted July 16, 2011 yikes! that's bland. Right! I don't like the decal scheme at all on the Prevost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engineerboy6561 Posted July 16, 2011 Share #504 Posted July 16, 2011 Right! I don't like the decal scheme at all on the Prevost! Agreed; quite frankly these buses need some sort of full-body paint job or wrap akin to that Greyhound and Bold have done in order to look really good, and what I've seen in the photo doesn't cut it. Still, I'd like to see the bus in person or at least a full photoseries before passing judgement on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 16, 2011 Share #505 Posted July 16, 2011 Yep! That's the pilot! Ay díos mios!!!! THAT STRIPE!!!!! BTW, I checked out the link Lothian posted and the French thew me off completely...the only thing I understood was a Volvo D13 engine and a Allison B-500R transmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothian Posted July 16, 2011 Share #506 Posted July 16, 2011 BTW, I checked out the link Lothian posted and the French thew me off completely...the only thing I understood was a Volvo D13 engine and a Allison B-500R transmission Sorry! Here's a quick translation: Earlier this year, Prevost Car has received an order for 90 X3-45 buses from the New York MTA. The order is to be delivered between October 2011 and January 2012, except for a prototype in July. This, the 2400 was sent Sunday from Prevost Car industry facilities in St-Nicolas, Levis. These buses (vehicles from 2400 to 2489) which will be part of the test fleet will be used by the MTA among other things as shuttles to the subway stations, and are equipped with Volvo D13 engine and Allison B500 transmission. Note the presence of two-pan doors, an electronic front display and transit-type interior fittings, such as the driver area and 4One passenger seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 16, 2011 Share #507 Posted July 16, 2011 Sorry! Here's a quick translation: Earlier this year, Prevost Car has received an order for 90 X3-45 buses from the New York MTA. The order is to be delivered between October 2011 and January 2012, except for a prototype in July. This, the 2400 was sent Sunday from Prevost Car industry facilities in St-Nicolas, Levis. These buses (vehicles from 2400 to 2489) which will be part of the test fleet will be used by the MTA among other things as shuttles to the subway stations, and are equipped with Volvo D13 engine and Allison B500 transmission. Note the presence of two-pan doors, an electronic front display and transit-type interior fittings, such as the driver area and 4One passenger seats. :tup: Still don't understand why the keeps ordering coaches with the double doors instead of the standard single door Gotta see this on the road soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bx41 Wakefield Posted July 16, 2011 Share #508 Posted July 16, 2011 :tup: Still don't understand why the keeps ordering coaches with the double doors instead of the standard single door Gotta see this on the road soon I would assume it's because a single door that swings way out is not suitable in a rapid transit setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted July 16, 2011 Share #509 Posted July 16, 2011 I would assume it's because a single door that swings way out is not suitable in a rapid transit setting. That and the fact that you can put the bus into more places with the transit doors. (i.e, the front doors can be at the bus stop pole and you'll still get out as opposed to the swing door) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 16, 2011 Share #510 Posted July 16, 2011 I would assume it's because a single door that swings way out is not suitable in a rapid transit setting. But they do have single door coaches that have the door slide out instead of swinging open...why can't they try that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted July 18, 2011 Share #511 Posted July 18, 2011 :tup: Still don't understand why the keeps ordering coaches with the double doors instead of the standard single door Gotta see this on the road soon If your talking about the regular "motorcoach" type door, it wouldn't work well in a transit operation. That door opens pretty far out, and if it's not adjusted right will wing open and close pretty quick. I've knocked over people quite a few times because they don't move when I'm trying to open the door. The only transit company that I've seen with the regular doors is NJT, when they had those leased units and I only saw them on the 319 which made sense......2 stops in a controlled environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share #512 Posted July 18, 2011 If your talking about the regular "motorcoach" type door, it wouldn't work well in a transit operation. That door opens pretty far out, and if it's not adjusted right will wing open and close pretty quick. I've knocked over people quite a few times because they don't move when I'm trying to open the door. The only transit company that I've seen with the regular doors is NJT, when they had those leased units and I only saw them on the 319 which made sense......2 stops in a controlled environment. Right! Hence why I have NEVER seen an MCI Transit coach without transit type (plug) doors. And I don't count the NJT leased units! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 18, 2011 Share #513 Posted July 18, 2011 If your talking about the regular "motorcoach" type door, it wouldn't work well in a transit operation. That door opens pretty far out, and if it's not adjusted right will wing open and close pretty quick. I've knocked over people quite a few times because they don't move when I'm trying to open the door. The only transit company that I've seen with the regular doors is NJT, when they had those leased units and I only saw them on the 319 which made sense......2 stops in a controlled environment. I understand that completely (it looks like it hurts to get hit by 1 of those things) but I'm talking about like how MegaBus has their doors on their Van Hools...its a single door but instead of swinging open (and b*tch slapping someone lol), it slides open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R110B Posted July 18, 2011 Share #514 Posted July 18, 2011 its their preference to spec the doors to double leaf than single so in case the door breaks down then what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share #515 Posted July 18, 2011 I understand that completely (it looks like it hurts to get hit by 1 of those things) but I'm talking about like how MegaBus has their doors on their Van Hools...its a single door but instead of swinging open (and b*tch slapping someone lol), it slides open Different agencies can specify what's types of doors they want on most buses. However I don't think there is an MCI option for the glide doors like the Van Hool's. It depends on the door supplier and the manufactures options offered. The 2 piece plug type works best for transit operations. its their preference to spec the doors to double leaf than single so in case the door breaks down then what? The spit 2 piece swing out doors are called plug type doors. If they break down you replace the motors/actuators as you would with any doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubaionBx12+SBS Posted August 3, 2011 Share #516 Posted August 3, 2011 Now that most of the LFS buses are in it's time for New Flyer and Orion to step up to the plate. The question is which depots will experience the next round of action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted August 3, 2011 Share #517 Posted August 3, 2011 Now that most of the LFS buses are in it's time for New Flyer and Orion to step up to the plate. The question is which depots will experience the next round of action? The same three depots that got the first round...sucks huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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