Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted March 27 Share #5426 Posted March 27 12 minutes ago, NYC Bus Roster said: It's a 2005 which would make it 19 years old. But don't worry, it's for MTA Bus, so it doesn't really matter! LOL MTA Bus is used to being treated like a stepchild. Incorrect. The unit is an ‘06 model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Bus Roster Posted March 28 Share #5427 Posted March 28 10 hours ago, Kingsbridgeviewer382 said: Incorrect. The unit is an ‘06 model. 2005 MCI: EXPRESS: 3000-3316. MTA Bus. 2006 MCI: EXPRESS: 3317-3363. MTA Bus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted March 28 Share #5428 Posted March 28 12 minutes ago, NYC Bus Roster said: 2005 MCI: EXPRESS: 3000-3316. MTA Bus. 2006 MCI: EXPRESS: 3317-3363. MTA Bus. Uhhh check the first page of this thread lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Bus Roster Posted March 28 Share #5429 Posted March 28 15 minutes ago, danielhg121 said: Uhhh check the first page of this thread lol Don't forget that it's the manufactured date that's the correct date, not the delivery date. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted March 28 Share #5430 Posted March 28 (edited) The night of March 25th was the wrap up of all Orion VII in passenger service. All retired before the new month, which is April and close to Easter Sunday. We had Orion VII Old Gens in the past out of NYCT, 6365-6905, CNG units 7560-7819 and MTA Bus, 3500-3783. 6365-6489 and 7560-7684 had green destination signs while 6490-6905, 7685-7819 and 3500-3783 had the orange color displays. 7560-7819, 6365-6689 are single lined displayed by the front door side which later on 6690-6905, 3500-3783 were introduced with route on the side and top as the location and bottom as the street indicaton (the signage by the front door but common sight on all standard and artic buses. Recently, with 3762 now in the back of JFK parking lot with no farebox spotted. These are all reflected in the update, past or present. However, this post is made to show the final units that were out of the 3 depots at MTA Bus at this time when the Novas and XD-40s are in current delivery. * Baisley Park: 3694, 3698, 3761, 3782 -> These 4 units were the only ones that weren't retired at that time but was retired at JFK instead. However, 3761 was the last Orion VII out of the said depot that had morning trips on the Q64. Which later went to JFK Depot shortly after (retired after service on the Q21). * LaGuardia: 3594, 3736 -> Both of these units ran daily even though they were at the amount of 2. But, at that time, 3 Next Gens at BP were moved while getting the 9200 XD-40s. They were put on hold and removed later during the weekend. Last run are routes Q18 and Q39. * JFK: So, I passed by JFK Depot yesterday and to put a note that not one Orion VII Old Gen was in-sight for service. As of that night, I only spotted 3713, 3756 and 3762 as they are all next to each other waiting to be towed to Eastchester. Out of the 4 units: 3700, 3708, 3756 and 3762, the last Orion VII that was in service was 3762 happened last Sunday that was said to be spotted on the Q37 but, during the 12 AM mark on Monday, the 25th, it was in between route of the Q60 around Queens Blvd. But, after completion of the 12:40 AM route from Midtown, it went back to the depot in passenger service one last time to be put in the lot. On that Monday midday, 3708 and 3751 were moved away up to the said locations in this thread (3502, 3702 are still active). [Overall final units out of the 3 depots that were retired: 3594, 3694, 3698, 3700, 3708, 3713, 3736, 3756, 3761, 3762] Side note, we had diesel converted unit, 3563 that's still at ECH scrap. Only ran in service at JFK routes and Spring Creek on the B100 and B103. The Hybrids at Spring Creek had roughly 25 units, 3525-3549 but mileage exchanged with 3575-3599 out of JFK shared with the V CNGs. Anyways, it's been a fun seeing the Old Gens from past to present for over 20 years. Also, it's the end to pressing the tape for a Stop Request as currently, we have local/limited and SBS buses with the pull cord and Please Exit through the Rear Door annoucement. And a shoutout to @The TransitMan for keeping up with the weekly updates. https://imgur.com/a/MU9LXMl Edited March 28 by Calvin 2002-2024 timeline 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted March 28 Share #5431 Posted March 28 1 minute ago, NYC Bus Roster said: Don't forget that it's the manufactured date that's the correct date, not the delivery date. Aren't we going by the model year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted March 28 Share #5432 Posted March 28 (edited) 10 minutes ago, NYC Bus Roster said: Don't forget that it's the manufactured date that's the correct date, not the delivery date. This follows the model year of the bus, NOT the manufacture date of the bus. Edited March 28 by Kingsbridgeviewer382 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 28 Share #5433 Posted March 28 10 hours ago, Calvin said: The night of March 25th was the wrap up of all Orion VII in passenger service. All retired before the new month, which is April and close to Easter Sunday. We had Orion VII Old Gens in the past out of NYCT, 6365-6905, CNG units 7560-7819 and MTA Bus, 3500-3783. 6365-6489 and 7560-7684 had green destination signs while 6490-6905, 7685-7819 and 3500-3783 had the orange color displays. 7560-7819, 6365-6689 are single lined displayed by the front door side which later on 6690-6905, 3500-3783 were introduced with route on the side and top as the location and bottom as the street indicaton (the signage by the front door but common sight on all standard and artic buses. Recently, with 3762 now in the back of JFK parking lot with no farebox spotted. These are all reflected in the update, past or present. However, this post is made to show the final units that were out of the 3 depots at MTA Bus at this time when the Novas and XD-40s are in current delivery. * Baisley Park: 3694, 3698, 3761, 3782 -> These 4 units were the only ones that weren't retired at that time but was retired at JFK instead. However, 3761 was the last Orion VII out of the said depot that had morning trips on the Q64. Which later went to JFK Depot shortly after (retired after service on the Q21). * LaGuardia: 3594, 3736 -> Both of these units ran daily even though they were at the amount of 2. But, at that time, 3 Next Gens at BP were moved while getting the 9200 XD-40s. They were put on hold and removed later during the weekend. Last run are routes Q18 and Q39. * JFK: So, I passed by JFK Depot yesterday and to put a note that not one Orion VII Old Gen was in-sight for service. As of that night, I only spotted 3713, 3756 and 3762 as they are all next to each other waiting to be towed to Eastchester. Out of the 4 units: 3700, 3708, 3756 and 3762, the last Orion VII that was in service was 3762 happened last Sunday that was said to be spotted on the Q37 but, during the 12 AM mark on Monday, the 25th, it was in between route of the Q60 around Queens Blvd. But, after completion of the 12:40 AM route from Midtown, it went back to the depot in passenger service one last time to be put in the lot. On that Monday midday, 3708 and 3751 were moved away up to the said locations in this thread (3502, 3702 are still active). [Overall final units out of the 3 depots that were retired: 3594, 3694, 3698, 3700, 3708, 3713, 3736, 3756, 3761, 3762] Side note, we had diesel converted unit, 3563 that's still at ECH scrap. Only ran in service at JFK routes and Spring Creek on the B100 and B103. The Hybrids at Spring Creek had roughly 25 units, 3525-3549 but mileage exchanged with 3575-3599 out of JFK shared with the V CNGs. Anyways, it's been a fun seeing the Old Gens from past to present for over 20 years. Also, it's the end to pressing the tape for a Stop Request as currently, we have local/limited and SBS buses with the pull cord and Please Exit through the Rear Door annoucement. And a shoutout to @The TransitMan for keeping up with the weekly updates. https://imgur.com/a/MU9LXMl I think it would be better if they preserved 3563 since it is a diesel bus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Bus Roster Posted March 28 Share #5434 Posted March 28 40 minutes ago, TyBusLover1 said: I think it would be better if they preserved 3563 since it is a diesel bus. They also should have preserved MaBSTOA RTS #2201 because it was the first RTS delivered and the only RTS with 4 roof hatches. #2201 was delivered to Kingsbridge about a month before #1201 was delivered to Flatbush. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 28 Share #5435 Posted March 28 11 minutes ago, NYC Bus Roster said: They also should have preserved MaBSTOA RTS #2201 because it was the first RTS delivered and the only RTS with 4 roof hatches. #2201 was delivered to Kingsbridge about a month before #1201 was delivered to Flatbush. Was 2201 scrapped? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Bus Roster Posted March 28 Share #5436 Posted March 28 2 hours ago, TyBusLover1 said: Was 2201 scrapped? As far as I know, yes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT323 Posted March 28 Share #5437 Posted March 28 On 3/25/2024 at 7:04 PM, TyBusLover1 said: Status on 3762’s farebox? We’ll see if it appears on one of the new XD40 or LFS buses that recently entered service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted March 28 Share #5438 Posted March 28 (edited) In addition to BP's last VII's, 3682 was also transferred to JFK along with the 4. Also, 3751 was part of the last units at JFK. * 3677: JFK/ECH scrap now saved as a training bus at Zerega. Edited March 28 by Calvin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSMG106 Posted March 28 Share #5439 Posted March 28 3748: JFK to Eastchester scrap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSMG106 Posted March 29 Share #5440 Posted March 29 3713, 3756, 4150: JFK to Eastchester scrap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted March 29 Share #5441 Posted March 29 4639: has been converted to a parts bus for needing parts out of the entire 134 active Next Gens at JFK - rear and side panels were removed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TransitMan Posted March 29 Author Share #5442 Posted March 29 What other Orion 07.501 "OG" buses besides 3502, 3677 and 3702 are at Zerega? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted March 29 Share #5443 Posted March 29 12 minutes ago, The TransitMan said: What other Orion 07.501 "OG" buses besides 3502, 3677 and 3702 are at Zerega? 3698 and 3708 are units that also is placed at Zerega. 5 units total. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimategamer12c Posted March 29 Share #5444 Posted March 29 4200 from ENY that was retired had been reactivated, bus is in service as of today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 30 Share #5445 Posted March 30 39 minutes ago, Ultimategamer12c said: 4200 from ENY that was retired had been reactivated, bus is in service as of today. What route is it on? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimategamer12c Posted March 30 Share #5446 Posted March 30 1 hour ago, TyBusLover1 said: What route is it on? It was on the B14 earlier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718photography Posted March 30 Share #5447 Posted March 30 6 hours ago, Ultimategamer12c said: 4200 from ENY that was retired had been reactivated, bus is in service as of today. it was never retired.. it was on a maintenance hold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimategamer12c Posted March 30 Share #5448 Posted March 30 (edited) 9 hours ago, 718photography said: it was never retired.. it was on a maintenance hold Actually it was, there was a paper I saw inside the bus while I visited the depot, and it said not in use, also the fare-box wasn’t inside …. The bus was on the side where they usually have buses retired at and a tow truck would remove them from the depot and take them to EC, I’ve seen it to many times at ENY, especially when they had those Next Gen’s that became a swing bus. Edited March 30 by Ultimategamer12c 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted March 30 Share #5449 Posted March 30 6 minutes ago, Ultimategamer12c said: Actually it was, there was a paper I saw inside the bus while I visited the depot, and it said not in use, also the fare-box wasn’t inside …. They use those slips on buses for maintenance as well. Fareboxes are also removed when buses are being worked on, not just when they retire. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSMG106 Posted April 1 Share #5450 Posted April 1 3821: JFK to Eastchester scrap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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