Future ENY OP Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1801 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, The Real said: More New Flyer Xcelsior News... Preliminary Assignments for the 2019 New Flyer Xcelsior Articulated (XD60) fleet (#6126-6233) is Mother Clara Hale Depot (OF) for 51 buses to replace the current M15 +Select fleet which will push the 1200-Series & any 5000-Series Novas into local service and Flatbush (FB) for 57 buses to replace the current B44 +Select fleet and to convert the B46 +Select to articulated buses which will push the 5300-Series Novas into local service. First bus scheduled to arrive in January of 2019. That is all the information available as of now, so any subsequent questions can not be answered as there is no more info at press time. Excellent news to begin Thursday! Great update sir. Edited May 17, 2018 by Future ENY OP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestFarms36 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1802 Posted May 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, The Real said: More New Flyer Xcelsior News... Preliminary Assignments for the 2019 New Flyer Xcelsior Articulated (XD60) fleet (#6126-6233) is Mother Clara Hale Depot (OF) for 51 buses to replace the current M15 +Select fleet which will push the 1200-Series & any 5000-Series Novas into local service and Flatbush (FB) for 57 buses to replace the current B44 +Select fleet and to convert the B46 +Select to articulated buses which will push the 5300-Series Novas into local service. First bus scheduled to arrive in January of 2019. That is all the information available as of now, so any subsequent questions can not be answered as there is no more info at press time. About time those 1200 series leave the M15 +SBS+ It was really pitiful seeing all other +SBS+ routes being upgraded and the M15 staying behind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahC99 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1803 Posted May 17, 2018 27 minutes ago, The Real said: More New Flyer Xcelsior News... Preliminary Assignments for the 2019 New Flyer Xcelsior Articulated (XD60) fleet (#6126-6233) is Mother Clara Hale Depot (OF) for 51 buses to replace the current M15 +Select fleet which will push the 1200-Series & any 5000-Series Novas into local service and Flatbush (FB) for 57 buses to replace the current B44 +Select fleet and to convert the B46 +Select to articulated buses which will push the 5300-Series Novas into local service. First bus scheduled to arrive in January of 2019. That is all the information available as of now, so any subsequent questions can not be answered as there is no more info at press time. Is the B46 Select bus Service really going to be converted to articulated bus operation? If so, why are they going to get 48 New Flyer XD40 buses in the SBS scheme (7667-7714)? Did they also fix the parking problem at DeKalb Avenue? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1804 Posted May 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, JeremiahC99 said: Is the B46 Select bus Service really going to be converted to articulated bus operation? If so, why are they going to get 48 New Flyer XD40 buses in the SBS scheme (7667-7714)? Did they also fix the parking problem at DeKalb Avenue? Did you read the fine print at the bottom? and YES, the B46 is going articulated, maybe not FULL articulation but definitely at least 19 buses...yeesh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express Bus Operator Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1805 Posted May 17, 2018 44 minutes ago, Future ENY OP said: Excellent news to begin Thursday! Great update sir. What does the 1200’s series looks like? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahC99 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1806 Posted May 17, 2018 Just now, The Real said: Did you read the fine print at the bottom? and YES, the B46 is going articulated, maybe not FULL articulation but definitely at least 19 buses...yeesh. My fault. I though the B46 SBS Artic operation was never going to happen due to parking issues at DeKalb Avenue, and the fact that they are getting new XD40 buses for the service. But it is about time the B46 went artic, even though only 19 buses. Every time I’m there during the morning rush hour, it’s always standing room only after leaving Church Avenue. It gets to the point where people even stand at the rear door, even though it’s prohibited. I hope they deploy those buses during the morning rush. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahC99 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1807 Posted May 17, 2018 Just now, DueceDrives said: What does the 1200’s series looks like? They look like the current 328 2011-2012 LFSA Bus fleet, but with some minor differences. Of the 90 buses ordered, around 50 of them are seen on the M15 +Select, and and the last 39 are seen on some local routes out of OF (M35), GH, and KB in Manhattan and the Bronx. I believe one bus is off the roster due to an accident. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1808 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 43 minutes ago, JeremiahC99 said: They look like the current 328 2011-2012 LFSA Bus fleet, but with some minor differences. Of the 90 buses ordered, around 50 of them are seen on the M15 +Select, and and the last 39 are seen on some local routes out of OF (M35), GH, and KB in Manhattan and the Bronx. I believe one bus is off the roster due to an accident. 1205 had a fire I think. Nonetheless, it looks like we more or less know where the option artics will go at the moment. If this is the current plan (assuming that there will be no new artics for local service), then it would make sense to have 36 LFSAs to GH, then 36 LFSAs to MQ. (Remember in the last press release for bus delivery, it was said some LFSAs will see service on the shuttle.) Edited May 17, 2018 by MysteriousBtrain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1809 Posted May 17, 2018 Now that is interesting....... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1810 Posted May 17, 2018 And then the last 53 will be for the Q52/Q53. Hopefully these come with TV screens. Those new Novas just missed the upgrade. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1811 Posted May 17, 2018 That’s the whole order for MCH/FLA. What 53 buses are you talking about? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1812 Posted May 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, T J Trainman said: That’s the whole order for MCH/FLA. What 53 buses are you talking about? MTA's own artic order. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1813 Posted May 17, 2018 Oh....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1814 Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, T J Trainman said: That’s the whole order for MCH/FLA. What 53 buses are you talking about? 108 for NYCT 53 for BC in terms of the XD60s on order. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1815 Posted May 17, 2018 So basically these order are is to give all route that have SBS better feets .. copy ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1816 Posted May 18, 2018 Any new buses for the S79 SBS? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion6025 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1817 Posted May 18, 2018 6 hours ago, Lil 57 said: Any new buses for the S79 SBS? Those are assumed to be the 2018-2019 Nova LFS currently on order, though no confirmation nor projected assignments have been posted 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFlatbushLarry Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1818 Posted May 18, 2018 11 hours ago, Orion6025 said: Those are assumed to be the 2018-2019 Nova LFS currently on order, though no confirmation nor projected assignments have been posted in the meantime, certain operators (runs 017 & 019) have repeatedly not been assigned NG's. it's definitely a sight for sore eyes seeing lfs's on the 79sbs. those NG's are physically a mess. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1819 Posted May 18, 2018 3 hours ago, EastFlatbushLarry said: in the meantime, certain operators (runs 017 & 019) have repeatedly not been assigned NG's. it's definitely a sight for sore eyes seeing lfs's on the 79sbs. those NG's are physically a mess. Damm, it's that bad in Staten Island.. No wonder why Yukon has been getting some buses from Flatbush and Grand Avenue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1820 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Future ENY OP said: Damm, it's that bad in Staten Island.. No wonder why Yukon has been getting some buses from Flatbush and Grand Avenue. But all those buses from FB and GA are NG's so it doesn't fix the NG problem P.S. IDK why you gave me a thumbs down for a question I asked earlier. Edited May 18, 2018 by Lil 57 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1821 Posted May 18, 2018 3 hours ago, EastFlatbushLarry said: in the meantime, certain operators (runs 017 & 019) have repeatedly not been assigned NG's. it's definitely a sight for sore eyes seeing lfs's on the 79sbs. those NG's are physically a mess. 1. Are 017 and 019 opprators ID number? 2. What are all the problems with the NG? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTSTdrive Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1822 Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Lil 57 said: 1. Are 017 and 019 opprators ID number? 2. What are all the problems with the NG? The NG Hybrids (and by extension the VII hybrids in general) were meant to run on stop & go routes in most of the other four boroughs. They aren't suitable for Staten Island local bus routes (especially the 79SBS) as they can practically run thru open suburban roads that allow for higher speeds and, as a result, breakdown frequently. There was also the issue of the digital screens messing them up electrically but might've been fixed by now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1823 Posted May 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, RTSTdrive said: The NG Hybrids (and by extension the VII hybrids in general) were meant to run on stop & go routes in most of the other four boroughs. They aren't suitable for Staten Island local bus routes (especially the 79SBS) as they can practically run thru open suburban roads that allow for higher speeds and, as a result, breakdown frequently. There was also the issue of the digital screens messing them up electrically but might've been fixed by now What would be the top speed for a NG before it pushes the engine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1824 Posted May 18, 2018 The SBS hybrids on the S79 are in good shape, those hybrids have a higher MDBF than local buses in the other four boroughs, they just look like crap. Wish Yukon was able to keep them nicer looking but those buses are fine mechanically. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #1825 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: The SBS hybrids on the S79 are in good shape, those hybrids have a higher MDBF than local buses in the other four boroughs, they just look like crap. Wish Yukon was able to keep them nicer looking but those buses are fine mechanically. Bare in mind these buses are sporting at delivery paint minus 4263 ( I may have the wrong number tho) , 4271, and 4278 Edited May 18, 2018 by Jdog14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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