rbrome Posted February 22 Share #76 Posted February 22 Has anyone else read the M5 specs from SEPTA? There are some interesting details in there. The M5s will have offset doors, for example, and route-map displays inside (showing the next X stops and which side the doors will open), and destination displays on the front. They haven't decided the seating arrangement yet; they want the manufacturer to propose three different options. But there will be one bicycle area per car. Sadly, they will be in married pairs with end doors; I see no mention of open gangways. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale188 Posted February 22 Author Share #77 Posted February 22 2 hours ago, rbrome said: Has anyone else read the M5 specs from SEPTA? There are some interesting details in there. The M5s will have offset doors, for example, and route-map displays inside (showing the next X stops and which side the doors will open), and destination displays on the front. They haven't decided the seating arrangement yet; they want the manufacturer to propose three different options. But there will be one bicycle area per car. Sadly, they will be in married pairs with end doors; I see no mention of open gangways. So it's like the R211s... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale188 Posted February 26 Author Share #78 Posted February 26 3642-3659 Delivered to FRO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 15 Share #79 Posted March 15 8080 & 8083: callowhill retired. This ends the septa d40lf era (2000-2024) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 17 Share #80 Posted March 17 8536:Midvale retired 1/2024. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale188 Posted March 17 Author Share #81 Posted March 17 Just now, TyBusLover1 said: 8536:Midvale retired 1/2024. Aw cmon. The 8500 series is starting to decline too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 17 Share #82 Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, Ale188 said: Aw cmon. The 8500 series is starting to decline too? Yep…😞 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 17 Share #83 Posted March 17 I can see septa retiring some of the older de40lfrs but the 8500 series units are still not as old yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted March 19 Share #84 Posted March 19 On 2/26/2024 at 4:31 PM, Ale188 said: 3642-3659 Delivered to FRO Wrong depot: 3642-3659 are at Callowhill. Frontier is done with their atonement at 3639. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted March 19 Share #85 Posted March 19 On 2/22/2024 at 11:00 AM, rbrome said: Has anyone else read the M5 specs from SEPTA? There are some interesting details in there. The M5s will have offset doors, for example, and route-map displays inside (showing the next X stops and which side the doors will open), and destination displays on the front. They haven't decided the seating arrangement yet; they want the manufacturer to propose three different options. But there will be one bicycle area per car. Sadly, they will be in married pairs with end doors; I see no mention of open gangways. SEPTA never orders subway cars in more than 2 sets for the MFL, but it will have CBTC/ATO equipment on the operators side. Hopefully they keep the RFWs like they did with M4s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted March 19 Share #86 Posted March 19 3660-3669 new to Callowhill 8220 retired from Callowhill 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 19 Share #87 Posted March 19 19 minutes ago, FLX9304 said: 3660-3669 new to Callowhill 8220 retired from Callowhill I reported 8220 a while ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted March 21 Share #88 Posted March 21 On 3/19/2024 at 9:04 AM, TyBusLover1 said: I reported 8220 a while ago. You can add 8120 on the list while you at it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 21 Share #89 Posted March 21 1 hour ago, FLX9304 said: You can add 8120 on the list while you at it Okay. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TransitMan Posted March 25 Share #90 Posted March 25 Hello! I was in Philadelphia this past weekend and liking the Xcelisors...I know, better get use to it. Anyways, is there something wrong with the DE40LFRs besides their age? Rode #8410 on the 5...the "scenic" 5 route (yes I know...detour) and every few minutes, the bus would vibrate to a stop. It ran fine just the vibrate to a stop caught me off guard. Didn't notice that on the other buses. Some other observations... #3595? on the 124 #3560 on the 45 #3466 on the 125 #3627 on the 125 #8154, #8393, #8422, #8488 on the 15 #3317 on the 23 By the way, those XDE40s...#3000-3524 sound similar to NYCT #9510-9559 and Suffolk Transit's XDE35 and XDE40, correct? They don't sound like the other New Flyers. Finally, has the 99 route entering King of Prussia mall (Mall Blvd) always made the quick right turn once on Mall Blvd? I thought it followed the 123, 124 and 125 to the Transit Center of the Mall. Also, the 47 and 57 routes gave me a headache with their re-routes...UGH! Anyways, will be returning to Philadelphia soon. Was there visiting family for the weekend! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale188 Posted March 25 Author Share #91 Posted March 25 52 minutes ago, The TransitMan said: Hello! I was in Philadelphia this past weekend and liking the Xcelisors...I know, better get use to it. Anyways, is there something wrong with the DE40LFRs besides their age? Rode #8410 on the 5...the "scenic" 5 route (yes I know...detour) and every few minutes, the bus would vibrate to a stop. It ran fine just the vibrate to a stop caught me off guard. Didn't notice that on the other buses. Some other observations... #3595? on the 124 #3560 on the 45 #3466 on the 125 #3627 on the 125 #8154, #8393, #8422, #8488 on the 15 #3317 on the 23 By the way, those XDE40s...#3000-3524 sound similar to NYCT #9510-9559 and Suffolk Transit's XDE35 and XDE40, correct? They don't sound like the other New Flyers. Finally, has the 99 route entering King of Prussia mall (Mall Blvd) always made the quick right turn once on Mall Blvd? I thought it followed the 123, 124 and 125 to the Transit Center of the Mall. Also, the 47 and 57 routes gave me a headache with their re-routes...UGH! Anyways, will be returning to Philadelphia soon. Was there visiting family for the weekend! There are yellow cords to request a stop on every bus in Philly. Maybe that's why 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TransitMan Posted March 25 Share #92 Posted March 25 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Ale188 said: There are yellow cords to request a stop on every bus in Philly. Maybe that's why ????? You referring to the vibrating? That's happens when the bus stops at a light/stop sign too. Edited March 25 by The TransitMan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale188 Posted March 25 Author Share #93 Posted March 25 45 minutes ago, The TransitMan said: ????? You referring to the vibrating? That's happens when the bus stops at a light/stop sign too. fair 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBusLover1 Posted March 26 Share #94 Posted March 26 Is septa 2003 d40lf 5613 still on property? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted March 28 Share #95 Posted March 28 On 3/25/2024 at 11:31 AM, The TransitMan said: Hello! I was in Philadelphia this past weekend and liking the Xcelisors...I know, better get use to it. Anyways, is there something wrong with the DE40LFRs besides their age? Rode #8410 on the 5...the "scenic" 5 route (yes I know...detour) and every few minutes, the bus would vibrate to a stop. It ran fine just the vibrate to a stop caught me off guard. Didn't notice that on the other buses. Some other observations... #3595? on the 124 #3560 on the 45 #3466 on the 125 #3627 on the 125 #8154, #8393, #8422, #8488 on the 15 #3317 on the 23 By the way, those XDE40s...#3000-3524 sound similar to NYCT #9510-9559 and Suffolk Transit's XDE35 and XDE40, correct? They don't sound like the other New Flyers. Finally, has the 99 route entering King of Prussia mall (Mall Blvd) always made the quick right turn once on Mall Blvd? I thought it followed the 123, 124 and 125 to the Transit Center of the Mall. Also, the 47 and 57 routes gave me a headache with their re-routes...UGH! Anyways, will be returning to Philadelphia soon. Was there visiting family for the weekend! Route 15 is where you will find older buses. If you want your last rides on the 81xx series, you better do it now. With Callowhill District now getting the new 36xx series NFXDE40s with BAEs on them, which is replacing the DE41LFs. 3000-3524 are 2017-2021 XDE40s their current roster looks: 3000-3059 at Callowhill (10, 15, 21, 30, 31, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 65) 3060-3084 at Victory (103-123, 125-126) 3085-3123 at Southern (G, 2, 4, 7, 17, 29, 37, 45, 47, 57, 64, 68, 79) 3124-3129, 3190-3229 at Frontier (90-99, 124, 127-133, 139, 150, 201, 206) 3130-3169 at Frankford (J, K, R, 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 25, 67, 73, 88 {59, 66, 75} ) 3170-3189 at Comly (BD, 1, 14, 19, 20, 24, 28, 50, 58, 67, 70, 78, 84, 88) 3230-3254, 3295-3344 at Midvale (H, L, XH, 2, 4, 16, 18, 22, 23, 26, 32, 35, 47, 53, 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, 77, 80, 89) 3255-3274 at Victory 3275-3294, 3345-3364 at Frankford 3365-3384 at Comly 3385-3409 at Callowhill 3410-3434 at Allegheny (6, 33, 48, 49, 54, 60) 3435-3454 at Southern 3455-3504 at Victory 3505-3524 at Frankford 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted March 28 Share #96 Posted March 28 (edited) On going 2023-2025 NFXD40s with BAEs on them 3525-3864 so far: 3525-3594 to Southern 3595-3639 to Frontier 3640-currently 3669 to Callowhill Edited March 28 by FLX9304 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted April 14 Share #97 Posted April 14 Septa cancelled its order with the chinese car manufacturer crrc for it's double decker commuter cars 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted April 14 Share #98 Posted April 14 21 hours ago, BreeddekalbL said: Septa cancelled its order with the chinese car manufacturer crrc for it's double decker commuter cars There were problems from the very start. wiring, emergency exit windows, and failed watertightness and brake-test failures were the biggest issues that have plagued these cars since the first 2 cars were built. So for all the excitement about the bi-level cars, it’s gone out the window 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted April 17 Share #99 Posted April 17 SEPTA NFXHE40 701 has landed. These buses, numbered 701-710 will be assigned to Midvale Depot 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted April 17 Share #100 Posted April 17 (edited) The above post part 2: SEPTA NF XHE40 701 is part of a 30 bus order which includes 10 Battery operated bus in 40’ and 2 different articulated buses, 5 buses each of battery & hydrogen. The Hydrogen buses are also replacing the 82xx series in Midvale and transferring 5 73xx to Comly. The electric 10 buses could be heading to either Frankford or Comly for 81xx/83xx/84xx replacements and 5 articulated to Allegheny. Edited April 17 by FLX9304 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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