NovaLFSSeeker Posted April 12, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2012 Does anyone know when it will open and what buses are going to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted April 12, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 12, 2012 Its scheduled to open in 2013, and we have no idead what buses will go there. 126th St Depot will then close, and many of their buses may end up there. However, this is the beginning of 2012, so we are a ways off from knowing any details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted April 12, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 12, 2012 And what about Amsterdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 12, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 12, 2012 From what I can piece together from various sources, we at 126th are probably gonna be split between MCH and Amsterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted April 12, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 12, 2012 From what I can piece together from various sources, we at 126th are probably gonna be split between MCH and Amsterdam. Oh that's interesting, I didn't know the MTA was gonna use Amsterdam as a depot again -- though the 2010 closing was the end. MCH is gonna be interesting when it happens, and hopefully it's able to help out the Hale house like it used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted April 12, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 12, 2012 What's with all the moving and "temporary" depots, like YOnkers? Isn't it expensive to keep moving around- there must be tons of equipment that needs to moved each time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted April 13, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 13, 2012 From what I can piece together from various sources, we at 126th are probably gonna be split between MCH and Amsterdam. That's what I heard from a couple of "higher ups" as well. AMS is likely to be reactivated once again on a temp. basis. As the only TA depot in Manhattan, this is sure to be interesting. Preliminary details also throw Tuskegee Depot into the mix as possibly taking on some M15 runs. Oh that's interesting, I didn't know the MTA was gonna use Amsterdam as a depot again -- though the 2010 closing was the end. MCH is gonna be interesting when it happens, and hopefully it's able to help out the Hale house like it used to. It has been talked about, but IIRC, all the 126th St. buses should be able to be housed at the new Hale Depot. What's with all the moving and "temporary" depots, like YOnkers? Isn't it expensive to keep moving around- there must be tons of equipment that needs to moved each time? It's not really that expensive, and it's needed. Yonkers is a different story as it was a PBL depot absorbed by the MTA. The only thing they really have to ship back to a closed down depot is some maintenance equipment and parts. But when one depot closes down, you have to ship the equipment somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 13, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 13, 2012 I would have thought that MCH was gonna either run the M15 completely or split it with Quill if anyone. I thought of Tuskegee to be packed right now while Quill seems to have some room for a couple extra buses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted April 14, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 14, 2012 Damn, 126th is closing too? Sad to see it go. But nevertheless, isn't Amsterdam a Bronx Division depot, while 126th is a Manhattan? Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Amsterdam opened up again, because i'm sure the MTA would shut it down, and sell it and just move the museum buses, if it was planned to be closed permanantly. BEcause it can't be cheap mantaning and hiring gaurds for that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaLFSSeeker Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted April 16, 2012 why are they gonna close 126th St? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted April 18, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 18, 2012 I believe it's for renovating purposes but I have heard rumors that it was built on top of an African burial ground...not sure how true that is tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 18, 2012 Share #12 Posted April 18, 2012 The depot is going to be completely rebuilt. Now it being rebuilt in the same spot or across the street is still a choice that hasn't been made. And from what i hear, the depot is actually only on top the bottom corner of the supposed graveyard. The bulk of the graveyard is actually under part of the FDR off ramp/Harlem river drive on ramp. The MTA is just an easier target than the Department of Transportation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCtrainfan01 Posted April 23, 2012 Share #13 Posted April 23, 2012 Forgive me if this has been answered already but dumb question: Has the depot been modified to use CNG buses too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Posted April 23, 2012 Share #14 Posted April 23, 2012 I've heard that once OS shuts down for renovations, that the following depots will be effected: AM, MQ, OF, MV, and TG. M60 to OF (Due to the use of Artics, it will not go to AM) M15/SBS 15 to TG M102 possibly to OF to make room for M15 M116 to TG Don't know what will be the fate of the M35 will be, but I heard a rumor of it being OF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 23, 2012 Share #15 Posted April 23, 2012 OF?? You lost me on that one. I'm gonna assume that it means MCH because the moves you listed make sense that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted April 24, 2012 Share #16 Posted April 24, 2012 I've heard that once OS shuts down for renovations, that the following depots will be effected: AM, MQ, OF, MV, and TG. M60 to OF (Due to the use of Artics, it will not go to AM) M15/SBS 15 to TG M102 possibly to OF to make room for M15 M116 to TG Don't know what will be the fate of the M35 will be, but I heard a rumor of it being OF. Woah woah woah, how long has the M60 used artics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted April 24, 2012 Share #17 Posted April 24, 2012 Woah woah woah, how long has the M60 used artics? Ever since it moved to 126th street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted April 24, 2012 Share #18 Posted April 24, 2012 What? Hell no. Ever since it moved to 126th street. Ever since it moved to 126th street. We had O7's and RTS's not artics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Posted April 24, 2012 Share #19 Posted April 24, 2012 What? Hell no. We had O7's and RTS's not artics. Apparently you're out the loop... OF?? You lost me on that one. I'm gonna assume that it means MCH because the moves you listed make sense that way. Yes "OF" is the official abbreviation used by the TA for Mother Clara Hale ("O"ne-hundred "F"ourty-Sixth Street Depot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted April 24, 2012 Share #20 Posted April 24, 2012 Woah woah woah, how long has the M60 used artics? There's LFSAs on the M60 everyday now: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 24, 2012 Share #21 Posted April 24, 2012 @ Vintage Soul, I figured as much right after I posted the question. But the M15 to TG? They are gonna have to drop alot more than the M102 to squeeze that route in. Theres about 65 buses on that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted April 25, 2012 Share #22 Posted April 25, 2012 Apparently you're out the loop... Yes "OF" is the official abbreviation used by the TA for Mother Clara Hale ("O"ne-hundred "F"ourty-Sixth Street Depot). Bout damn time. THat bus was always crowded as hell, and I knew 126th used artics, so it really pissed me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted June 12, 2012 Share #23 Posted June 12, 2012 What's this i hear about them wanting to move the completion date of MCH to December of this year so they can hurry up and shit down 126th?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted June 12, 2012 Share #24 Posted June 12, 2012 I assume the M31 will go to Quill during the interim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted June 12, 2012 Share #25 Posted June 12, 2012 What does OF stand for. Has there been any plans to transfer the M102 to MCH Depot since the route ends and start there and will MCH receive lifts for articulated buses? OF stands for (O)ne (F)orty six street depot. It's what MCH use to be called before they renamed the depot. And I don't know if there are any official plans to move the M102 back to MCH once It's finished, but i assume that they will just take on 126th's routes since It's suppose to close once MCH is up and running. And from what i understand and have seen, the depots that have been as of late are built with enough space to service/repair any kind of bus in the MTA's possesion with the exception of CNG buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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