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OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 04:47:05 2012

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by Edwards! on Sun Jun 10 04:58:42 2012, in response to OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 04:47:05 2012.

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looks good..where are the rest?

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by JAzumah on Sun Jun 10 07:44:53 2012, in response to OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 04:47:05 2012.

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Is that foam?

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by Caz on Sun Jun 10 09:22:26 2012, in response to OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 04:47:05 2012.

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From what I heard from Road Ops, for now, until more buses come in, you will only see those beasts on Pull Out and Pull In Q44 runs, no reliefs.

Caz

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by LRG5784 on Sun Jun 10 09:47:50 2012, in response to OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 04:47:05 2012.

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Nice!

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by BigBusDriver on Sun Jun 10 10:07:51 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by JAzumah on Sun Jun 10 07:44:53 2012.

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No, those are "fours", but you're close! ;)


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LOL@MY OWN SELF

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 14:06:11 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by Caz on Sun Jun 10 09:22:26 2012.

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Makes sense. Ensures only those who are qualified operate them.

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by Kriston Lewis on Sun Jun 10 16:03:24 2012, in response to OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 04:47:05 2012.

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And it only took eight years, one lawsuit and two manufacturers.

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by futurekbarticop on Sun Jun 10 22:41:40 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by Caz on Sun Jun 10 09:22:26 2012.

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Yeah because they are making sure everyone is trained.

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by futurekbarticop on Sun Jun 10 22:42:59 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by Kriston Lewis on Sun Jun 10 16:03:24 2012.

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The LFS and LFSA ARE GARBAGE...Flat out.

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Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by gbs on Mon Jun 11 01:46:35 2012, in response to OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by G1Ravage on Sun Jun 10 04:47:05 2012.

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I thought the three-door articulateds were introduced on the Select buses for quicker boarding at all doors. Are three doors now standard, even when only the front door is for entering?

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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by G1Ravage on Mon Jun 11 04:39:55 2012, in response to Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by gbs on Mon Jun 11 01:46:35 2012.

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Yes. Because all these new artics are from the same manufacturer. Should SBS come to a Stengel route some day, these same buses can receive an SBS wrap and be used for it immediately.

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by Mack C-49 on Mon Jun 11 19:49:34 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by futurekbarticop on Sun Jun 10 22:42:59 2012.

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... and what is your reasoning, if any, for this comment?

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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by Mack C-49 on Mon Jun 11 19:59:03 2012, in response to Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by gbs on Mon Jun 11 01:46:35 2012.

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Interestingly it seems that most standard length transit buses in Europe have three doors, and in many systems passengers may enter through center or rear doors. This might be too complicated for Americans to deal with, but it seems to work well in European cities. Artics abroad often have 4 doors! Wait time at stops is minimal compared to New York bus stops. The 2-door artics were a terrible mistake or false economy. If only New Yorkers could be trained never to exit from the front door of an artic, we might have a chance. Hopefully the 3-coor artics will help speed our bus travel, if only people will use the doors sensibly.

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by futurekbarticop on Mon Jun 11 22:59:26 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by Mack C-49 on Mon Jun 11 19:49:34 2012.

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I drive the LFS, It's garbage from an operator's point of view. Ask Big Bus Driver he'll tell you.


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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by futurekbarticop on Mon Jun 11 23:02:26 2012, in response to Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by Mack C-49 on Mon Jun 11 19:59:03 2012.

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There was nothing wrong with the 2 door Artics. They're a much better bus all around the 1000's were prematurely retired.

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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by Kriston Lewis on Mon Jun 11 23:57:48 2012, in response to Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by futurekbarticop on Mon Jun 11 23:02:26 2012.

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I love the D60HFs. But dwell times are much higher with two door artics.

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by BigBusDriver on Tue Jun 12 01:52:28 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by futurekbarticop on Mon Jun 11 22:59:26 2012.

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I drive the LFS, It's garbage from an operator's point of view. Ask Big Bus Driver he'll tell you.


Yup. No arguement here. Absolutely the WORST designed bus I have ever had the misfortune to operate.


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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by G1Ravage on Tue Jun 12 03:52:34 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by BigBusDriver on Tue Jun 12 01:52:28 2012.

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What if you were a LittleBusDriver?

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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by mci guy on Tue Jun 12 09:47:37 2012, in response to Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by futurekbarticop on Mon Jun 11 23:02:26 2012.

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well see if nyct goes for the new flyer order this month. i believe its supposed to be hybrii. thats if it passed the altoona test.

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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by Gold_12TH on Tue Jun 12 13:28:32 2012, in response to Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by mci guy on Tue Jun 12 09:47:37 2012.

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Its going to be diesel bus order.

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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by futurekbarticop on Wed Jun 13 01:49:40 2012, in response to Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by mci guy on Tue Jun 12 09:47:37 2012.

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They should just go disel with the DPF and stop wasting people's money buying Hybrids. The Hybrids burn just as much gas Diesels. They burn just as dirty. They always have electrical issues. Another failure at the TA.

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Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?

Posted by RailBus63 on Wed Jun 13 08:59:52 2012, in response to Re: Do all articulateds have 3 doors?, posted by futurekbarticop on Mon Jun 11 23:02:26 2012.

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Don't the D60HF's have the worst MDBF numbers in the entire fleet?

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Re: OMG Artic Q444444444

Posted by BigBusDriver on Thu Jun 14 20:40:16 2012, in response to Re: OMG Artic Q444444444, posted by G1Ravage on Tue Jun 12 03:52:34 2012.

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What if you were a LittleBusDriver?


I USED to be. But then I found the donut shop at the end of the line.....

But, that's not the point. Even as a LittleBusDriver, I would say the Nova's are crap!

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