Q23 via 108 Posted February 20, 2020 Share #29976 Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Just want to here your thoughts. What buses do you rock with right now? As for now I only care about. 1. Nova LFS (2016s and 2019s) 2. XN40s and XN60s 3. 6500s and Old Gens. Everything else is meh or just there to me. Rest In Piece to the Real Buses of NY. RTS, Orion 5/CNG, Orion 7 CNG, D60s, 1999 C40LFs, and most MCI D4500 with the Detroit Diesels. Edited February 20, 2020 by Q23 via 108 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted February 20, 2020 Share #29977 Posted February 20, 2020 47 minutes ago, Q23 via 108 said: Just want to here your thoughts. What buses do you rock with right now? As for now I only care about. 1. Nova LFS (2016s and 2019s) 2. XN40s and XN60s 3. 6500s and Old Gens. Everything else is meh or just there to me. Rest In Piece to the Real Buses of NY. RTS, Orion 5/CNG, Orion 7 CNG, D60s, 1999 C40LFs, and most MCI D4500 with the Detroit Diesels. I’m a huge fan of the 2017-2019 New Flyer Xcelsior (XD40) buses (especially the ones at Grand Avenue Depot which are maintained really well). I love Xcelsiors and Version 2 digital information screens. I also like the 2014-2015 version of that same model (again, mostly the ones at Grand Avenue Depot for the same reason). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted February 20, 2020 Share #29978 Posted February 20, 2020 I pretty much like all the buses in the fleet, except for the 3G's on SI. The seating configuration in the rear of the bus is garbage for tall ppl, if all the seats in the last row are taken you're pretty much outta luck getting a comfortable seat on the HF section of the bus. If I had to choose a favorite bus, the C40LF. Honorable mention, the various MCI's we have, we have a lot of diversity with our MCI's. Some are DD powered, some CAT, some Cummins, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted February 20, 2020 Share #29979 Posted February 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: I pretty much like all the buses in the fleet, except for the 3G's on SI. The seating configuration in the rear of the bus is garbage for tall ppl, if all the seats in the last row are taken you're pretty much outta luck getting a comfortable seat on the HF section of the bus. Those should have remain in Queens Village (IMO). I think they would also do well in Flatbush, East New York, Grand Avenue, Casey Stengel, or Manhattanville Depots instead of NG’s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q23 via 108 Posted February 20, 2020 Share #29980 Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Snorunts said: Those should have remain in Queens Village (IMO). I think they would also do well in Flatbush, East New York, Grand Avenue, Casey Stengel, or Manhattanville Depots instead of NG’s. Well the Next Gens are perfect for Manhattanville because hybrids are good for stop and go traffic. But those 3rd Gens could've easily done their thing in Queens or Brooklyn. I doubt that they'll retire there anyway. Once they're closer to retirement, watch them send the 3rd Gens to Bus Co. Were all the old buses go before they die. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted February 20, 2020 Share #29981 Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Snorunts said: Those should have remain in Queens Village (IMO). I think they would also do well in Flatbush, East New York, Grand Avenue, Casey Stengel, or Manhattanville Depots instead of NG’s. As a BK resident I'm glad they are all on SI, out of sight, out of mind. The OG/NG hybrids are much more comfortable to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted February 20, 2020 Share #29982 Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Q23 via 108 said: Well the Next Gens are perfect for Manhattanville because hybrids are good for stop and go traffic. But those 3rd Gens could've easily done their thing in Queens or Brooklyn. I doubt that they'll retire there anyway. Once they're closer to retirement, watch them send the 3rd Gens to Bus Co. Were all the old buses go before they die. Is it just a rumor that MHV is going to get XDE40s, or will they? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29983 Posted February 21, 2020 I was on 7619 today on the B41-LIMITED and oddly enough the transfer announcement at Joralemon Street/Court Street said Transfer Available to B41-LIMITED. Yes, I know for certain I was on a limited 41. Not only it said so on the destination sign but the orange sign with “LIMITED” in purple letters was displayed by the front window. (I also added this comment in the On-board screens and announcements thread) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29984 Posted February 21, 2020 On 2/19/2020 at 7:07 PM, Around the Horn said: 4952 was on the M34A SBS this morning 4962 was on the M23 too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29985 Posted February 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Q23 via 108 said: Well the Next Gens are perfect for Manhattanville because hybrids are good for stop and go traffic. But those 3rd Gens could've easily done their thing in Queens or Brooklyn. I doubt that they'll retire there anyway. Once they're closer to retirement, watch them send the 3rd Gens to Bus Co. Were all the old buses go before they die. I miss the Orion VII 3G’s when they were in Queens. Use to enjoy riding them on the Q88 to school along with the New Flyer XD40s, LFS’s, RTS’s and the 2004 Orion VII’s. Queens Village was a diverse depot back in late 2011and 2012. Then if you caught the Q27, Q88 school trippers which is based out of Casey Stengel you had the Orion V’s from 1996 and 1999, the Orion VII’s from 2007 and the Orion VII NG’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionVIIonM79 Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29986 Posted February 21, 2020 14 hours ago, Jova42R said: Is it just a rumor that MHV is going to get XDE40s, or will they? That would make the most sense because they are retiring the 2005/6/7 Orions and they pride themselves for being 100% hybrid electric, and they will need new buses after retirement. Also MHV is not suitable for artics 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29987 Posted February 21, 2020 5 hours ago, OrionVIIonM79 said: That would make the most sense because they are retiring the 2005/6/7 Orions and they pride themselves for being 100% hybrid electric, and they will need new buses after retirement. Also MHV is not suitable for artics Or buses from Brooklyn may end up there just like buses from Staten Island and the Bronx did.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionVIIonM79 Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29988 Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Jdog14 said: Or buses from Brooklyn may end up there just like buses from Staten Island and the Bronx did.... But THEIR Orions are also retiring, and Brooklyn got lots of new buses when the RTS retired... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29989 Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, OrionVIIonM79 said: But THEIR Orions are also retiring, and Brooklyn got lots of new buses when the RTS retired... He's referring to the NG hybrids. Those units could easily replace the 6700's at MHV and Hale (whenever that happens cause none of those are being retired at this time). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deucey Posted February 21, 2020 Share #29990 Posted February 21, 2020 Why do LFS speedometer’s mpg screen flash when the bus is in motion? (The orange screen) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted February 22, 2020 Share #29991 Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Deucey said: Why do LFS speedometer’s mpg screen flash when the bus is in motion? (The orange screen) That's the Stop Requested indicator for the driver. Whenever someone presses the Stop Request button, it flashes until the doors open. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionVIIonM79 Posted February 22, 2020 Share #29992 Posted February 22, 2020 Just saw 4950 on the M60 SBS again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted February 23, 2020 Share #29993 Posted February 23, 2020 Does anybody know how many buses are needed for the operation of the ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted February 23, 2020 Share #29994 Posted February 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Jova42R said: Does anybody know how many buses are needed for the operation of the ? Ayyye, that’s my home route. What makes you ask? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted February 23, 2020 Share #29995 Posted February 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, Snorunts said: Ayyye, that’s my home route. What makes you ask? I am writing up a proposal for a light rail line, and the 's bus operation count is part of it. Thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted February 23, 2020 Share #29996 Posted February 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jova42R said: I am writing up a proposal for a light rail line, and the 's bus operation count is part of it. Thanks! @Snorunts, I tagged you in the post with the Light Rail line! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deucey Posted February 24, 2020 Share #29997 Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 12:15 AM, NewFlyer 230 said: I miss the Orion VII 3G’s when they were in Queens. Use to enjoy riding them on the Q88 to school along with the New Flyer XD40s, LFS’s, RTS’s and the 2004 Orion VII’s. Queens Village was a diverse depot back in late 2011and 2012. Then if you caught the Q27, Q88 school trippers which is based out of Casey Stengel you had the Orion V’s from 1996 and 1999, the Orion VII’s from 2007 and the Orion VII NG’s. I miss Orion V’s. The all longitudinal seating made riding rush hour S52/42 bearable. Although dunno why didn’t order the CNG models, or the ones we had in Sacramento where you opened the rear doors by stepping onto the first step. Was better than touching the door, IMO. (Cuz folks don’t wash their hands.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 24, 2020 Share #29998 Posted February 24, 2020 Can someone explain to me what a "bus swing" is? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted February 24, 2020 Share #29999 Posted February 24, 2020 Just now, Deucey said: I miss Orion V’s. The all longitudinal seating made riding rush hour S52/42 bearable. Although dunno why didn’t order the CNG models, or the ones we had in Sacramento where you opened the rear doors by stepping onto the first step. Was better than touching the door, IMO. (Cuz folks don’t wash their hands.) The Beeline Orion V buses that the MTA brought had the back doors that opened up automatically, but it also was an invitation for farebeating. I remember at one point I would catch those Orion Vs all the time on the Q112 and getting so tired of them so fast because it seemed like they pushed all the old buses to the Q110 and Q112 routes. I wish those buses received the paint scheme that 174 and 180 had before retirement because it looked much better than the one the rest of them had. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted February 24, 2020 Share #30000 Posted February 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, Lawrence St said: Can someone explain to me what a "bus swing" is? A break/rest at a specific location or depot on route shift. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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