limitednyc Posted July 13, 2015 Share #226 Posted July 13, 2015 even with an fr extention om the 52 i dought u would need 53 busses. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 14, 2015 Share #227 Posted July 14, 2015 At this time that is correct, however it has been said that a split between JFK and LGA is possible, and could be on the table. I know the unions agreed to moving the Q53 to FR or whatever, but I don't know if they'd be with that kinda split. Both the 52 and 53 SBS out of JFK/FR makes more sense anyways. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick44 Posted July 14, 2015 Share #228 Posted July 14, 2015 Who are the guys at the bottom? Any of them from this site? I believe most, if not all of them, are users here. I (Ricardo), Kingsbridgeviewer382 (Johnathan) & DannyBoy825 (Daniel) operate that roster, it's updated pretty frequently. Just got updated today actually. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted July 14, 2015 Share #229 Posted July 14, 2015 even with an fr extention om the 52 i dought u would need 53 busses. Thay seems reasonable IMO. You need to also have spares just in case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted July 14, 2015 Share #230 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) even with an fr extention om the 52 i dought u would need 53 busses.Well the Q53 does have 7 minute head ways and with the Q52 running with it so the number of buses do add up. Plus you should have spares. Edited July 14, 2015 by NewFlyer 230 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojohn Posted July 17, 2015 Share #231 Posted July 17, 2015 As for the LFSes, 8090 is here. What's the hold up on the rest? Right now the roster should be at 8250 unless 8090 is in more testing at ENY I caught 8097 on the B25 today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 17, 2015 Share #232 Posted July 17, 2015 I caught 8097 on the B25 today. They're up to about 8106 now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojohn Posted July 17, 2015 Share #233 Posted July 17, 2015 They're up to about 8106 now MTA Tracker says 8101 is not in service right now. Not sure about the others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted July 17, 2015 Share #234 Posted July 17, 2015 MTA Tracker says 8101 is not in service right now. Not sure about the others. They might not have the others with tracking devices yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted July 18, 2015 Share #235 Posted July 18, 2015 They might not have the others with tracking devices yet.Even with that they may not even be in service at the moment and in the depot at rest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojohn Posted July 18, 2015 Share #236 Posted July 18, 2015 When was 9495 moved to MCH? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted July 18, 2015 Share #237 Posted July 18, 2015 When was 9495 moved to MCH?For about a month now but didn't see my "real service" there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share #238 Posted July 24, 2015 Alright everyone, for those that have been wondering why I have not updated, I wanted to get everything in at one time. Now that I have confirmed the next CNG order, I will add that in along with the XD60 options for MTA Bus, as well as the updated Prevost assignments. Look for all the changes to be complete by Monday evening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 24, 2015 Share #239 Posted July 24, 2015 I heard that Nova was just given the biggest option? Thought NF was considered the "better" and is gonna be given all the options... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted July 24, 2015 Share #240 Posted July 24, 2015 All of these new buses coming in... They need to get maintenance in the 21st century at some of these depots. This is A LOT of money going out of the door (taxpayer money) and someone needs to be held accountable to ensure that these buses are kept looking half decent and running good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted July 24, 2015 Share #241 Posted July 24, 2015 All of these new buses coming in... They need to get maintenance in the 21st century at some of these depots. This is A LOT of money going out of the door (taxpayer money) and someone needs to be held accountable to ensure that these buses are kept looking half decent and running good.True but at the same time some buses are constantly in and out the depot with very little maintenance and that can be due to the lack of enough spares or the buses are needed to make service. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob3737 Posted July 25, 2015 Share #242 Posted July 25, 2015 The Nova doesn't even compare to the New Flyer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share #243 Posted July 25, 2015 I heard that Nova was just given the biggest option? Thought NF was considered the "better" and is gonna be given all the options... Who said any of what you just typed????? Nova still has to deliver 400 buses..... The first option was Given to New Flyer.... No one anywhere said New Flyer was better... Or that they would get "All" of anything other than the XN40 order..... So what exactly are you talking about bro?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted July 25, 2015 Share #244 Posted July 25, 2015 I heard that Nova was just given the biggest option? That's pure politics. Nova's factory is in upstate New York, so that 400-bus order is employing lots of state residents (whose elected officials still insist on de-funding the MTA). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 26, 2015 Share #245 Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Who said any of what you just typed????? Nova still has to deliver 400 buses..... The first option was Given to New Flyer.... No one anywhere said New Flyer was better... Or that they would get "All" of anything other than the XN40 order..... So what exactly are you talking about bro?? Some group said Nova is getting the largest option order and they're gonna start in the 7800s and build up to 87xx. It seems like the TA finds the NF to be a better product so far and is inclined to order more from them which is why I was surprised to hear that. Edited July 26, 2015 by Orion VII 4 Life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob3737 Posted July 26, 2015 Share #246 Posted July 26, 2015 The Nova LFS are garbage and so is the LFSA. They don't even compare to the Orion 3G or XD40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted July 26, 2015 Share #247 Posted July 26, 2015 The Nova LFS are garbage and so is the LFSA. They don't even compare to the Orion 3G or XD40I don't particularly care for the LFS's but why do you say they are garbage? When they first came in they were doing better than the xD40's and at this point Staten Island probably murdered those Orion 3G's. I liked them when QV had them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share #248 Posted July 26, 2015 Some group said Nova is getting the largest option order and they're gonna start in the 7800s and build up to 87xx. It seems like the TA finds the NF to be a better product so far and is inclined to order more from them which is why I was surprised to hear that. That is a rumor. For one, the 414 bus order just commenced, and it's months late, while New Flyer has damn near delivered an entire fleet of 393 40 footers, plus the 60 footers coming in now. No one can say who the bulk of the option will go to because its up to the MTA and there are other factors involved. The main one is the time scheduling and production slots.... New Flyer has already been awarded an option for 72 buses, and will most likely be awarded another one in short order. MTA's original plan was to award all 700 to one manufacturer after the second phase of test and evaluation.... However Nova is behind the curve, and need to catch up and accelerate delivery and clear their back log before they can get nother order. MTA is not going to award them any part of the option until they know the can delivers the buses in the timeframe needed. If Nova doesn't have any production capacity until next year. NFI has production capacity for the end of this year. The Nova LFS are garbage and so is the LFSA. They don't even compare to the Orion 3G or XD40 That is your personal opinion, which is not fact based. While I may be a fan of the Xcelsior myself, lets look at the facts. The LFS is a solid proven platform with minor design philosophy of the RTS. The Xcelsior is lighter in weight, thus getting more fuel economy. The "3G" just happens to be the best bus Orion ever built. However, it's not as solid as the Nova, and they went out of business, so they are now irrelevant. So the part where you said they don't even compare... You are correct. They don't... They are in a class of their own. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted July 27, 2015 Share #249 Posted July 27, 2015 That is a rumor. For one, the 414 bus order just commenced, and it's months late, while New Flyer has damn near delivered an entire fleet of 393 40 footers, plus the 60 footers coming in now. No one can say who the bulk of the option will go to because its up to the MTA and there are other factors involved. The main one is the time scheduling and production slots.... New Flyer has already been awarded an option for 72 buses, and will most likely be awarded another one in short order. MTA's original plan was to award all 700 to one manufacturer after the second phase of test and evaluation.... However Nova is behind the curve, and need to catch up and accelerate delivery and clear their back log before they can get nother order. MTA is not going to award them any part of the option until they know the can delivers the buses in the timeframe needed. If Nova doesn't have any production capacity until next year. NFI has production capacity for the end of this year. That is your personal opinion, which is not fact based. While I may be a fan of the Xcelsior myself, lets look at the facts. The LFS is a solid proven platform with minor design philosophy of the RTS. The Xcelsior is lighter in weight, thus getting more fuel economy. The "3G" just happens to be the best bus Orion ever built. However, it's not as solid as the Nova, and they went out of business, so they are now irrelevant. So the part where you said they don't even compare... You are correct. They don't... They are in a class of their own. how's the MDBF comparisons between the XD40 and the LFS? I don't have access to the information on the buses as a whole... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share #250 Posted July 27, 2015 Major update along with changes to the XD60 order coming this evening. It it now officially delayed. how's the MDBF comparisons between the XD40 and the LFS? I don't have access to the information on the buses as a whole... I'm not sure. I requested the info last week, so I should know something in the coming days. See the Breaking News thread for new bus orders and details. Updates in this thread will all be completed this evening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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