Princelex Posted May 22, 2011 Share #101 Posted May 22, 2011 these are actually really nice buses...i wonder why TA doesn't do a test run with the straight diesel version of this bus I've been wondering that since we got the C40LF's in the late 90's. It makes no sense to me at all but this is the we're talking about here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted May 22, 2011 Share #102 Posted May 22, 2011 The bus apparently had a minor brush with a car, nothing too big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted May 22, 2011 Share #103 Posted May 22, 2011 i gotta say, this bus looks really good! especially with the new paint scheme!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted May 22, 2011 Share #104 Posted May 22, 2011 The new C40LF looks good. The only problem will be is the crowding. Instead of having one seaters they should make them two seaters and add more rows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted May 22, 2011 Share #105 Posted May 22, 2011 The new C40LF looks good. The only problem will be is the crowding. Instead of having one seaters they should make them two seaters and add more rows. Do that and there goes aisle space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share #106 Posted May 22, 2011 When I was walking around this bus I noticed good standee space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted May 22, 2011 Share #107 Posted May 22, 2011 I noticed that the bus says New York City Bus. Does this mean that the bus routes will all become NYCT buses and drop the MTA bus sign completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted May 23, 2011 Share #108 Posted May 23, 2011 I noticed that the bus says New York City Bus. Does this mean that the bus routes will all become NYCT buses and drop the MTA bus sign completely? Nope, 230 belongs to West Farms. The bus will be at College Point for training but the buses for Spring Creek and College Point will say MTA Bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted May 23, 2011 Share #109 Posted May 23, 2011 these are actually really nice buses...i wonder why TA doesn't do a test run with the straight diesel version of this bus Basically we are. 90 New Flyer diesels are due to be delivered by years end. They are XD40's which are very similar to that LF model with the exception of the exterior, the floor, and a few other changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted May 23, 2011 Share #110 Posted May 23, 2011 When I was walking around this bus I noticed good standee space. i was thinking the same thing as i was looking at the pictures Basically we are. 90 New Flyer diesels are due to be delivered by years end. They are XD40's which are very similar to that LF model with the exception of the exterior, the floor, and a few other changes. XD40 as in Xcelsior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R42 M Train Posted May 23, 2011 Share #111 Posted May 23, 2011 The new CNGS are coming..... The new CNGS are coming!! Gotta catch the 05 Suburbans since they will probably go first. Great Photos KR, these buses look damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share #112 Posted May 23, 2011 Something also I forgot to add,In the rear door way you will hear that Automated males voice saying something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted May 23, 2011 Share #113 Posted May 23, 2011 Something also I forgot to add,In the rear door way you will hear that Automated males voice saying something. Oh, the "touch yellow tape to open door" and "doors closing" announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted May 23, 2011 Share #114 Posted May 23, 2011 XD40 as in Xcelsior? Yes sir!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 23, 2011 Share #115 Posted May 23, 2011 Do that and there goes aisle space. Technically though, with them having a 1x2 vs the NG: 2x1 seating, all they really did was cut one seat. the aisle space is more or less the same isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 23, 2011 Share #116 Posted May 23, 2011 Technically though, with them having a 1x2 vs the NG: 2x1 seating, all they really did was cut one seat. the aisle space is more or less the same isn't it? It's more of the layout than anything that increases the space. With the 1x2 you have a full two-person width aisle all the way back rather than having that pole right there before the rear door reducing the aisle to one person wide with the 2x1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted May 23, 2011 Share #117 Posted May 23, 2011 I wish these buses would be delivered in the summer fall of 2011. At CP will this bus test on the Q25/Q34? I can't wait to see the new signs on these routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConductorB Posted May 28, 2011 Share #118 Posted May 28, 2011 :confused: Why did they get these rather than xcelsior or c40lfr? not only do i think the newer ones look much nicer, but i thought they stopped making the regular lf models and replaced them with all lfr models. ??????? also does anyone know why they dont have the warning lights next to the front destination sign? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted May 29, 2011 Share #119 Posted May 29, 2011 :confused: Why did they get these rather than xcelsior or c40lfr? not only do i think the newer ones look much nicer, but i thought they stopped making the regular lf models and replaced them with all lfr models. ??????? also does anyone know why they dont have the warning lights next to the front destination sign? :confused: b/c the world is a better place now...lol, but seriously they probably don't think the hoodlum lights are necessary now that the destination signs that display the emergency message are orange high visibility LED's instead of the dull green flip dots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemoreira81 Posted May 29, 2011 Share #120 Posted May 29, 2011 :confused: Why did they get these rather than xcelsior or c40lfr? not only do i think the newer ones look much nicer, but i thought they stopped making the regular lf models and replaced them with all lfr models. ??????? also does anyone know why they dont have the warning lights next to the front destination sign? :confused: On your last Q - the first local buses ordered by the MTA to not have the hooligan lights were the LFS artics, followed by the rigids of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share #121 Posted June 11, 2011 New Flyer personnel was aboard 230 when in SVC. and I'm hearing great things on how the bus is holding up to the routes so Sept. we should start seeing these Roll in but again I'll keep ya posted . Q64 and Q25 are so far the only routes thus far to be tested on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted June 11, 2011 Share #122 Posted June 11, 2011 The bus was looking awesome when I saw it earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildriver Posted June 14, 2011 Share #123 Posted June 14, 2011 Had my first glimpse at 230 yesterday. It was running westbound on Jewel and Parsons at 411 PM with 'Out Of Service' on destination sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share #124 Posted June 16, 2011 OKAY where the hell did my photos go?? Who's the numbnuts who moved this ? better get with the Answers ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVEfrom718 Posted June 16, 2011 Share #125 Posted June 16, 2011 First one has arrived and yes pics to come laterSPECIAL Thanks to CS for really helping me out with all this movement...Now thats A Mod that works FOAM ON and enjoy All the new buses are so fresh looking when they're new. It's a shame that have to slap all of the advertising on it. What I never understood is why they have the MTA logo on the front of the bus if they're just gonna put an add over it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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