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Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009

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These photos were taken by moviebuses.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by daDouce Man on Tue Apr 7 15:08:00 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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What was the purpose of these pics?

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:24:13 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by daDouce Man on Tue Apr 7 15:08:00 2009.

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he doesnt know how to post here. so he asked me to post these on here for yall to see

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by FYBklyn1959 on Tue Apr 7 15:29:29 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:24:13 2009.

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Pics were taken during a shoot for an episode of "Mythbusters". Not sure what was going on exactly, and I think the episode has already aired.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by danny at 103rd street on Tue Apr 7 16:27:47 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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Dont us a fishbowl use an orion VII

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Flxible870b on Tue Apr 7 16:36:38 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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when is that episode going to be on mythbusters i want to watch that.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Apr 7 17:08:33 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by FYBklyn1959 on Tue Apr 7 15:29:29 2009.

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Pics were taken during a shoot for an episode of "Mythbusters". Not sure what was going on exactly, and I think the episode has already aired.

No, it's on tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. and again at midnight.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by B53RICH on Tue Apr 7 18:48:47 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Flxible870b on Tue Apr 7 16:36:38 2009.

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Tomorrow, April 8 at 9 P.M. on Discovery Ch.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Kew Gardens Teleport on Tue Apr 7 19:18:16 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Apr 7 17:08:33 2009.

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And then in Britain in about a year and a half... Let's hope this ends up on teh Yu0t00bz.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Terrapin Station on Tue Apr 7 19:19:12 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by B53RICH on Tue Apr 7 18:48:47 2009.

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i forgot to set the TiVo. we're gonna try to set it via the internets tonight.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Apr 7 20:00:24 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Kew Gardens Teleport on Tue Apr 7 19:18:16 2009.

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Let's hope this ends up on teh Yu0t00bz.

Ditto; I don't have cable :)


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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by kcram3500 on Tue Apr 7 20:42:54 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Flxible870b on Tue Apr 7 16:36:38 2009.

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The Mythbusters website kinda gives away what they were doing with the bus, but I won't ruin it.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Flxible870b on Tue Apr 7 21:01:42 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by kcram3500 on Tue Apr 7 20:42:54 2009.

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i know i read the website as well and i know exactly where they got the idea from.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by fishbowls4ever on Tue Apr 7 21:20:32 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Flxible870b on Tue Apr 7 21:01:42 2009.

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Im just watching it to see if that Hottie Kari is on SMOKIN!!!

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Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by EastSideRider on Wed Apr 8 21:36:32 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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The part where the bus in the pictures is shown will be on in a few minutes possibly. Keep an eye on the Discovery Channel now!

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by B49 Limited on Wed Apr 8 23:17:23 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by fishbowls4ever on Tue Apr 7 21:20:32 2009.

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5285 got its moment of fame. And not to spoil it for those who have not seen the episode, did not give up without a fight, mythbusters style.

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Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by RailBus63 on Wed Apr 8 23:26:18 2009, in response to Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by EastSideRider on Wed Apr 8 21:36:32 2009.

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Myth busted!

Unfortunately, bus busted too.

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Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by R40SlantontheB on Wed Apr 8 23:28:58 2009, in response to Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by RailBus63 on Wed Apr 8 23:26:18 2009.

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It would've been interesting if they were able to tip the bus by putting weights on the top to simulate CNG tanks, because the CNG Orion V's lean quite a bit on turns, more than the diesel version, thats for sure.

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Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by AMoreira81 on Wed Apr 8 23:55:50 2009, in response to Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by R40SlantontheB on Wed Apr 8 23:28:58 2009.

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Actually, the CNG RTS has more of a leaning problem, because it is so top-heavy.

At least Neoplan USA on its Transliner (standard-floor) put the CNG tanks under the floor.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by octa1busfan on Wed Apr 8 23:58:08 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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i have time warner cable, what channel is it on?

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by octa1busfan on Thu Apr 9 00:02:33 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by octa1busfan on Wed Apr 8 23:58:08 2009.

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nevermind. its 162

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Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by kcram3500 on Thu Apr 9 00:07:42 2009, in response to Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by AMoreira81 on Wed Apr 8 23:55:50 2009.

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That's a decision by the operator, not the manufacturer. If the operator buys a roof-level filling system, then that's where they need the tanks, regardless of the bus manufacturer. Flxible also offered ground- or roof-level CNG tanks, and NJT's CNG MCIs have their tanks in the rearmost luggage compartment.

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Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by B49 Limited on Thu Apr 9 02:14:01 2009, in response to Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by EastSideRider on Wed Apr 8 21:36:32 2009.

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What was the depot sticker (partially ripped) located by the door. To me it looked like it said MTA BUS. Also did you hear Adam. MTA, Mythbusters Transit Authority

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Deaks on Thu Apr 9 05:44:47 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by B49 Limited on Wed Apr 8 23:17:23 2009.

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It certainly looks like the suspension on the nearside gave up when they righted it, though.

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Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Kriston Lewis on Thu Apr 9 08:51:13 2009, in response to Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by B49 Limited on Thu Apr 9 02:14:01 2009.

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That's actually a LACMTA sticker. Not sure which division though.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by RailBus63 on Thu Apr 9 09:14:55 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Deaks on Thu Apr 9 05:44:47 2009.

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They showed how they did something to disable part of the suspension in order to guarantee it would tip over.

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Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Dr. Casca on Thu Apr 9 09:49:27 2009, in response to Re: Mythbusters reminder! Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Kriston Lewis on Thu Apr 9 08:51:13 2009.

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That might be Division 2 (on San Pedro Street near the Blue Line. One of the vehicles in the sticker appears to be a Blue line train, Nippon Sharyo P-850 LRV.


--Dr. C

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by TransitChuckG on Thu Apr 9 10:16:26 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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I highly commend this show, if you haven't seen it. It was clever how they simulated situations with the bus.
I won't spoil it for busybody. (The pictures above kind of give some hints.)

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 12 16:57:53 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Terrapin Station on Tue Apr 7 19:19:12 2009.

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Oops, our attempt at setting our TiVo over the internets has FAILED.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by TCC Senior Man on Sun Apr 12 17:31:07 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 12 16:57:53 2009.

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This show will be replayed next Sunday, April 19th at 8PM EDT so set your Tivos now before you forget. Keep in mind that while the original "Demolition Derby" episode ran 2 hours long, my DirecTV Guide has it running for 1 hour with another Episode (No title given)to follow at 9PM EDT.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 12 17:42:55 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by TCC Senior Man on Sun Apr 12 17:31:07 2009.

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Thanks! I'm gonna set that up.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Tue Apr 14 05:34:34 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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Nice dog.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Newkirk Images on Tue Apr 14 07:18:34 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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Not really a NYCT bus but painted to look like one. Does anyone know the heritage of #5285 ? It looks like the Greyhound buses used in the 1964-65 NY World's Fair. I was told after the fair closed they wound up on the west coast. Is this true ? See second pic for a comparison.




Bill "Newkirk"

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Apr 14 10:37:39 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Newkirk Images on Tue Apr 14 07:18:34 2009.

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Not really a NYCT bus but painted to look like one. Does anyone know the heritage of #5285 ? It looks like the Greyhound buses used in the 1964-65 NY World's Fair. I was told after the fair closed they wound up on the west coast. Is this true ? See second pic for a comparison.

It was delivered new in 1972 to the Port Authority of NY & NJ as #20, later went to LAX (same number), and finished its career as Everett Transit #2455.

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by Newkirk Images on Tue Apr 14 18:52:17 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Apr 14 10:37:39 2009.

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It was delivered new in 1972 to the Port Authority of NY & NJ as #20, later went to LAX (same number), and finished its career as Everett Transit #2455.

Thanks Rip. Do you know what became of those Greyhound World's Fair Fishbowls after the fair closed ?

Bill "Newkirk"



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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by trnsper on Tue Apr 14 21:49:15 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by Newkirk Images on Tue Apr 14 18:52:17 2009.

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Some of the transits went to Triboro Coach; some went elsewhere. Some of the suburbans/sightseers went to Somerset Bus Co of New Jersey and some went to Houston, Tx.



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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Apr 16 12:19:16 2009, in response to Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by lbt 9415 on Tue Apr 7 15:02:14 2009.

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The bus you are looking at is from LA MTA transit NOT LIB

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Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285

Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Fri Apr 17 10:57:11 2009, in response to Re: Photos : Mythbusters 5285, posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Apr 16 12:19:16 2009.

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The bus you are looking at is from LA MTA transit NOT LIB

Huh? It's neither.

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