MHV9218 Posted December 27, 2012 Share #4151 Posted December 27, 2012 Don't know about you guys, but I see artics on the M100 all the time. They even run on weekends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 27, 2012 Share #4152 Posted December 27, 2012 Just check Bustime-M100 Right now their are no artics, just all 40ft. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted December 27, 2012 Share #4153 Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) They were implying about the School days and Rush hours. Good effort thou. Edited December 27, 2012 by Metro CSW 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 27, 2012 Share #4154 Posted December 27, 2012 They were implying about the School days and Rush hours. exactly...whenever, just check bustime, i thought they forgot about it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted December 27, 2012 Share #4155 Posted December 27, 2012 I never thought I'd say this about a Gillig, but I freakin' love these things at Palm Tran. They haul ass and run really great! Guess they can really work out fine at small transit operations, but I definitely still want them (and NABI) to stay out of NY/NJ. Damn, Florida is awesome. Well their something else. They can be nice, but riding them 24/7/365 would be a pain in the ass, likely in the literal sense as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted December 27, 2012 Share #4156 Posted December 27, 2012 Don't know about you guys, but I see artics on the M100 all the time. They even run on weekends. Um hmm.... I've seen a few here and there when I'm around there... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted December 27, 2012 Share #4157 Posted December 27, 2012 since it got caught up in my question regarding the movement of the m15 60 31 35 and x80. i never noticed how close MHV and amsterdam are so close to each other 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4158 Posted December 28, 2012 How come some buses usually have the same exact engine/transmission but sound different? Ex: 2012 MCI D4500CT and 2012 New Flyer XD60 both have Cummins ISL-9 EPA 10/Allison B500R6 Gen IV (Dont sound the same) 2011 Novabus LFS and 2011 New Flyer XD40 both have Cummins EPA 10 ISL9/Allison WB-400R Gen IV (Dont sound the same) I dont understand this one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4159 Posted December 28, 2012 How come some buses usually have the same exact engine/transmission but sound different? Ex: 2012 MCI D4500CT and 2012 New Flyer XD60 both have Cummins ISL-9 EPA 10/Allison B500R6 Gen IV (Dont sound the same) 2011 Novabus LFS and 2011 New Flyer XD40 both have Cummins EPA 10 ISL9/Allison WB-400R Gen IV (Dont sound the same) I dont understand this one. Because of the way they are set up, they are all set up and modified differently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4160 Posted December 28, 2012 Because of the way they are set up, they are all set up and modified differently. Oohh ok. So its like the placement of the engine in the bus, with certain wires attached in different locations , maybe the HVAC has something to do with it, and the axles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4161 Posted December 28, 2012 Oohh ok. So its like the placement of the engine in the bus, with certain wires attached in different locations , maybe the HVAC has something to do with it, and the axles. Simply put, they are all built, set up and modified differently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciboii22 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4162 Posted December 28, 2012 Oohh ok. So its like the placement of the engine in the bus, with certain wires attached in different locations , maybe the HVAC has something to do with it, and the axles. Set Differently, that's why some Xcelsiors may seem faster or louder than the others. Set Differently, like the C40LF's, 360 is faster and set better than some 300's. 441 is faster and transmission slips better than the others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4163 Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) 4972 and 5098 are pretty damn fast....... (imo) Edited December 28, 2012 by Metro CSW 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4164 Posted December 28, 2012 4972 and 5098 are pretty damn fast....... (imo) i rode 5098 like 11years ago and it was pretty fast 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4165 Posted December 28, 2012 i rode 5098 like 11years ago and it was pretty fast You were 5 when you rode that bus?! How do you remember that?! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4166 Posted December 28, 2012 You were 5 when you rode that bus?! How do you remember that?! LOL because that was my first bus when we were going to the Labor Day parade. My mom has footage of the ride because shes saves everything 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4167 Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) See people, that's proof that real bus-fans have achives of past childhood rides. I salute you, sir! 5098 for life, baby! Edited December 28, 2012 by Metro CSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4168 Posted December 28, 2012 I'm looking at the schedule for the Wagner College shuttle (which is kind of pointless, except on the weekends when the S66 doesn't run). Why do they have it so the bus arrives at St. George at exactly the same time as the ferry? They should reschedule it so it arrives and leaves at St. George 5 minutes earlier. http://drupal.wagner.edu/public_safety/ferry_shuttle_service Though I guess it doesn't take 15 minutes from St. Johns to the ferry (Because I think the S66 takes 15 minutes and it makes all the local stops), so maybe they expect that the driver will drive a little faster. But that's still cutting it pretty close. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4169 Posted December 28, 2012 You were 5 when you rode that bus?! How do you remember that?! LOL Don't believe it? I posted a 14-15 year old photo recently from the 90's. Here it is in all of its glory. http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/38777-1998-throwback-omnitrans-orion-v-cng-723/ I'm 16, do the math. When my sig says transit fan since 1996, I damn well mean it. See people, that's proof that real bus-fans have achives of past childhood rides. I salute you, sir! 5098 for life, baby! In full agreeance with you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4170 Posted December 28, 2012 See people, that's proof that real bus-fans have achives of past childhood rides. I salute you, sir! 5098 for life, baby! Oh yeah, she still got it ...too bad she don't sound like she uses to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaLFSSeeker Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4171 Posted December 28, 2012 What are those little blue stickers that are popping up on the nova RTS'es? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4172 Posted December 28, 2012 Due to the fact that some members (which I won't name) choose to continue to bring up the New Flyer Xcelsior, I'm now going to give my honest opinion on it that I've have ridden at least 10 of them out here in Cali. I was going to give a 5 paragraph review, but I don't want to clog the thread. Moving on, in my opinion the Xcelsior isn't much different from the old LF/LFR offering. The interior for the most part is the same, save for the extended windows (sightly better lighting the interior) and the window emergency hatches (which I find pointless, but whatever). The exterior is the for the most part the same, except for the front end and some differences on the sides. Basically the Xcelsior features all the same pros (and cons) the LF/LFR featured, so they're aren't much different. In conclusion, I think the only reason people rave over the Xcelsior's out in NYC is because few have experience with the LF/LFR series. When you compare all three, there isn't much difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4173 Posted December 28, 2012 Ok Turbo that can be true with the three. however the reason why im soo crazy over the XD40 1. The front design. 2. The engine/transmission (oohh my god that sounds amazing, LBSS on and off) 3. The way the HVAC looks on the roof 4. The seating arrangement/types of seats. Very comfortable/roomy, lots of leg room. I love the single seats in the back. ETC. 5. The interior lighting nice and bright. 6. The pull cord, well that's for all buses. And how the stop requested buttons look. 6. Fast Fast Fast. 7. The heat/AC is perfect. And the HVAC sounds nice. 8. The way it takes bumps. Oohh! Yeahh these are the reasons why its my number 1 bus. I don't think nothing in the future can beat it. Well to me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4174 Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) I don't mind that you like them, it's just that I don't find them that special. But hey, I respect your opinion. Let me counter your points though. Ok Turbo that can be true with the three. however the reason why im soo crazy over the XD40 1. The front design. The front looks clunky in my opinion. I feel the LFR had it just right. 2. The engine/transmission (oohh my god that sounds amazing, LBSS on and off) True, it has a deep bass to it. 3. The way the HVAC looks on the roof I'm not a fan of that at all, but to each their own. 4. The seating arrangement/types of seats. Very comfortable/roomy, lots of leg room. I love the single seats in the back. ETC. I wasn't a fan of the seats over the wheelwell or the rear corner seats. Very little legroom/headroom, but then again all New Flyers' feel like that to me. 5. The interior lighting nice and bright. Fair enough. It compliments the interior nicely. 6. The pull cord, well that's for all buses. And how the stop requested buttons look. You just love them cords. 6. Fast Fast Fast. LOL!? 7. The heat/AC is perfect. And the HVAC sounds nice. I have yet to find a bus that sounds halfway decent with the air on. 8. The way it takes bumps. Oohh! I will testify to that. Yeahh these are the reasons why its my number 1 bus. I don't think nothing in the future can beat it. Well to me As I said I respect your opinion, but I do find it somewhat flawed. Nonetheless, I'm not going to attack you over your opinion. To be honest, I understand where you are coming from. When your choices are the LFS, the 3G, or Castleton's V's which have been to hell and back, then the Xcelsior is the obvious choice. Edited December 28, 2012 by Turbo19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #4175 Posted December 28, 2012 I don't mind that you like them, it's just that I don't find them that special. But hey, I respect your opinion. Let me counter your points though. As I said I respect your opinion, but I do find it somewhat flawed. Nonetheless, I'm not going to attack you over your opinion. To be honest, I understand where you are coming from. When your choices are the LFS, the 3G, or Castleton's V's which have been to hell and back, then the Xcelsior is the obvious choice. yeahh and i would also go for the allison novas just because of their allison transmisssions. The 3Gs only if i have too.Orions Vs only if i have too LOL. I rode all the XD40s at CAS except 4899. They all have something different and i think 2/3 of them experienced broken pull cord. i also saw someone break the pull cord of 4871 the right side in the front, and tried to fix it back by tieing it LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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