The Real Posted August 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted August 8, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 8, 2014 0.0 ---- Is this the pilot for the incoming order? Great stuff, gotta say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted August 8, 2014 Yes, yes it is. 4 units have been build, 7090-7093, only 7090 has been delivered for initial acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 8, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 8, 2014 I don't know why they still have those straps around when they aren't reliable. They're better off just not even having them. Other than that, it looks pretty good. Should be easier to keep clean, with the plain floors and non cushion seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted August 8, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 8, 2014 I don't know why they still have those straps around when they aren't reliable. They're better off just not even having them. Other than that, it looks pretty good. Should be easier to keep clean, with the plain floors and non cushion seats. At least it's better than the LFS's layout. Nothing to hold on in the very front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w8Hou Posted August 8, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2014 I don't know why they still have those straps around when they aren't reliable. They're better off just not even having them. Other than that, it looks pretty good. Should be easier to keep clean, with the plain floors and non cushion seats. That because they use a cheap material that can easily rip. I rather have more straps in the buses when it is too crowded and have another way to hold on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 8, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 8, 2014 That because they use a cheap material that can easily rip. I rather have more straps in the buses when it is too crowded and have another way to hold on. At least it's better than the LFS's layout. Nothing to hold on in the very front. But if they rip so easily, what's the point of even bothering? Anytime I'm on a LFS or LFSA, I just use the bars. I can't see a scenario where it would be so crowded that there wouldn't be anything to hold on to, even in the front. Seems like a waste of money overall if they either have to be replaced constantly, or they constantly rip when someone does try to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted August 8, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 8, 2014 But if they rip so easily, what's the point of even bothering? Anytime I'm on a LFS or LFSA, I just use the bars. I can't see a scenario where it would be so crowded that there wouldn't be anything to hold on to, even in the front. Seems like a waste of money overall if they either have to be replaced constantly, or they constantly rip when someone does try to use them. Take the Q46 anytime from 3 PM and on towards Glen Oaks or LIJ. You'll see what I mean (from Kew Gardens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdude2 Posted August 8, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 8, 2014 Yes, yes it is. 4 units have been build, 7090-7093, only 7090 has been delivered for initial acceptance. How many are coming and is 7090 the lowest number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 8, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2014 Take the Q46 anytime from 3 PM and on towards Glen Oaks or LIJ. You'll see what I mean (from Kew Gardens). Well yeah I know it's über crowded... I've been on them myself, but I still don't recall that being an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w8Hou Posted August 8, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 8, 2014 But if they rip so easily, what's the point of even bothering? Anytime I'm on a LFS or LFSA, I just use the bars. I can't see a scenario where it would be so crowded that there wouldn't be anything to hold on to, even in the front. Seems like a waste of money overall if they either have to be replaced constantly, or they constantly rip when someone does try to use them. They are switching to another material as 7090 and other Nova LFS artic buses has. Its not a waste of money if there is no poles between ADA wheelchair seats and first front forward seats that you can hold on to if you have short arms. Well yeah I know it's über crowded... I've been on them myself, but I still don't recall that being an issue. it is super crowded during PM rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 8, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 8, 2014 They are switching to another material as 7090 and other Nova LFS artic buses has. Its not a waste of money if there is no poles between ADA wheelchair seats and first front forward seats that you can hold on to if you have short arms. it is super crowded during PM rush. If you have short arms, then you may not be able to reach the straps either... Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w8Hou Posted August 8, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 8, 2014 If you have short arms, then you may not be able to reach the straps either... Just a thought... Thats if the bus is crowded which it has happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted August 8, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 8, 2014 I approve!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted August 8, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 8, 2014 Great Catch Trev! How many are coming and is 7090 the lowest number? See the MTA Bus Operations thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B53RICH Posted August 8, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 8, 2014 How many are coming and is 7090 the lowest number? 7090 is the lowest. 7089 is an Orion 7 LF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 8, 2014 Share #17 Posted August 8, 2014 And it continues! Xcellent photos! There's a spoiler on the roof, it has the full glass back door, the regular stop request buttons, and it looks beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted August 9, 2014 Share #18 Posted August 9, 2014 Nice. It's going to be weird to see XD40s with former Orion V CNG numbers. Any word on the LFS order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted August 10, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 10, 2014 Welcome back Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted August 10, 2014 Welcome back Trevor Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted August 10, 2014 Share #21 Posted August 10, 2014 Take the Q46 anytime from 3 PM and on towards Glen Oaks or LIJ. You'll see what I mean (from Kew Gardens). also around 5 in the opposite direction, they are needed. Once I got an operator who through the brakes really hard and people were flying everywhere The Q46 needs Artics Great pics the real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted August 11, 2014 Share #22 Posted August 11, 2014 Gonna miss that sun roof, leaky as it was. The Artist formerly known as Soul coming through as always. Good to see you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted August 11, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 11, 2014 Beautiful bus! Great pic! Yes, yes it is. 4 units have been build, 7090-7093, only 7090 has been delivered for initial acceptance. I assume these are being built at the St. Cloud plant? How many are coming in per week? What is the aprx date they will all be delivered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novabus 5000 Posted August 12, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 12, 2014 Beautiful bus! Great pic! I assume these are being built at the St. Cloud plant? How many are coming in per week? What is the aprx date they will all be delivered? How can you ask these questions when the first bus hasn't even seen passenger service yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted August 12, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 12, 2014 How can you ask these questions when the first bus hasn't even seen passenger service yet... Why can't I ask these questions if the first bus hasn't even seen passenger service yet? Surly this bus was built somewhere (and the 275 to follow will probably be built in the same plant?), ...and Nova usually has a pretty clear window of delivery dates... How exactly was my question out of line? Found the answer to most ofmy questions on the New Flyer site: http://www.newflyer.com/index/2014_02_03_new_york_award Production of the 276 Xcelsior® buses is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2014 with the delivery of four pilot buses. All production buses are to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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