Newly Delivered MCI 4330 at Castleton

[TransitGuy 1]

As per bus chat. A newly delivered MCI (4330) has arrived in Castleton. Apparently this bus has the redesigned features (front and rear) so be on the look out. Thanks

[nycbusfan 2]

Will these buses take the Orion V CNG's out of express service?

[East New York 4,104]

Will these buses take the Orion V CNG's out of express service?

 

It's a possibility, but most 18XX, and 19XX buses will go back to MCI as their leases are coming to an end.

 

 

 

I can't wait to ride one and see what this CAT sounds like!

[Brighton Local 703]

Yeah, the 1800 and 1900s are around for what now? About 7 or 8 years? I used to ride them all the time on the Express Routes out of Yukon. When I returned to NY last Summer, Ive seen some 1900s over in Castleton that used to be from Yukon. So now were in the 4300s? cool stuff! thanks for sharing!

[East New York 4,104]

I wonder why didn't go with the new D4500CT Hybrid????

 

Oh well. Here's a couple pics of the 2008 series. NYCT buses are equipted with the Caterpillar C13, 12.5-liter, 410hp engine and Allison B500. Yeah, thats 410 horses!

 

 

Photos Courtesy of my guy at MCI

[Pablo M 201 35]

Man, I cannot wait to see this bus. MTA finally going to roll with the new back.

 

Not so interested in riding it since the MTA don't put the Jake Brake on their buses. I would only ride it if it pulls up and I hear Jake Brake, or just for the hell of it.

[East New York 4,104]

Man, I cannot wait to see this bus. MTA finally going to roll with the new back.

 

Not so interested in riding it since the MTA don't put the Jake Brake on their buses. I would only ride it if it pulls up and I hear Jake Brake, or just for the hell of it.

 

Ok slightly slow here.... How do you tell if a bus has a Jake?

[Pablo M 201 35]

Ok slightly slow here.... How do you tell if a bus has a Jake?

Ok, listen to abit of this recording, especially when its slowing down and braking. (Recording is of an NJT MCI D4000)

http://www.ttmg.org/sounds/tlogan/NJT_MCI_7752.mp3

 

Then listen to this recording of an MTA MCI and tell me what you don't hear that was in the first one when its slowing down and braking.

http://www.ttmg.org/sounds/tlogan/NYCB_MCI_2111.mp3

[East New York 4,104]

Ok, listen to abit of this recording, especially when its slowing down and braking. (Recording is of an NJT MCI D4000)

http://www.ttmg.org/sounds/tlogan/NJT_MCI_7752.mp3

 

Then listen to this recording of an MTA MCI and tell me what you don't hear that was in the first one when its slowing down and braking.

http://www.ttmg.org/sounds/tlogan/NYCB_MCI_2111.mp3

 

Thanks. It's a major difference. I kinda like the sound. I also like the sound of that CAT engine too.

[trainfan22 2,234]

Wow nice looking bus i like that the (NYCT) changed the desgn. how come the engine looks so weird in that last pic?

[East New York 4,104]

Wow nice looking bus i like that the (NYCT) changed the desgn. how come the engine looks so weird in that last pic?

 

I'm glad tha TA decided to go with the new design too. As for the engine, thats just how the CAT is arranged.

[aemoreira81 980]

Wow nice looking bus i like that the (NYCT) changed the desgn. how come the engine looks so weird in that last pic?

 

The MTA did not have a choice in terms of going to this new design. The last bus made with the old front EVER was 7187 at NJTBO (NJ Transit Bus Operations). And also, the old back has been discontinued for more than a year (and as such, the 67 NJTBO units (7121-7187) are odd in that they have the new back and old front...not sure how many more examples exist.)

 

This is the standard design now, the CT front and the new-style back.

 

Also, the bus with the new back at CAS is NOT 4330 (as debunked by someone who actually works there). The bus at Castleton for a look-over is actually similar to this. I doubt it was this bus, but it was a bus from this batch.

 

 

This is not the first time an New Jersey Transit-owned bus has been borrowed by the MTA for a once-over. (5950, an MC-9, was borrowed fron Academy back in the 1980s, a unit Academy leased from NJT.)

 

Yeah, the 1800 and 1900s are around for what now? About 7 or 8 years? I used to ride them all the time on the Express Routes out of Yukon. When I returned to NY last Summer, Ive seen some 1900s over in Castleton that used to be from Yukon. So now were in the 4300s? cool stuff! thanks for sharing!

 

1860-2039 are actually 1998 models (except for 1861 which is from 1997). So, these buses are VERY LONG in the tooth.

[metsfan 2]

Thanks. It's a major difference. I kinda like the sound. I also like the sound of that CAT engine too.

 

Reminds me of a piece of construction equipment, i like it!!

 

- Andy

[East New York 4,104]

I'm mad yall had me all over Staten Island looking for a bus that was not there! Good Grief!

[TexasDART 2]

Sounds like you had fun.

[aemoreira81 980]

I'm mad yall had me all over Staten Island looking for a bus that was not there! Good Grief!

 

You could have read this board before you left...it has happened to me too, and so I can't throw stones.

[Pablo M 201 35]

You could have read this board before you left...it has happened to me too, and so I can't throw stones.

Gonna have to invest in Treos or iPhones........

[aemoreira81 980]

Gonna have to invest in Treos or iPhones........

 

Oh, and BTW, the bus that the MTA looked over was actually a DeCamp D4505.

[East New York 4,104]

Sounds like you had fun.

I always do!

 

You could have read this board before you left...it has happened to me too, and so I can't throw stones.

I will make sure I do next time. I wasn't mad anyway though.

 

Gonna have to invest in Treos or iPhones........

Yes, I need an iPhone!!!!!

[Orion 27]

Will these buses take the Orion V CNG's out of express service?

I'mma kill somebody if they run the QBx1 in the future.

 

I MEAN IT

how come the engine looks so weird in that last pic?

Because it's in good condition. B) Usually they aren't this clean.

[East New York 4,104]

I'mma kill somebody if they run the QBx1 in the future.

 

I MEAN ITBecause it's in good condition. B) Usually they aren't this clean.

 

We've also never had CAT powered MCI's, and the DDs60's are a lot different.

[aemoreira81 980]

We've also never had CAT powered MCI's, and the DDs60's are a lot different.

 

The MTA, however, currently has 505 CAT-powered MCIs.

[East New York 4,104]

The MTA, however, currently has 505 CAT-powered MCIs.

My bad you are right. I keep forgetting about the last batch. Thanks. I guess I just want them to be DD's!