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Topic: Grumman 870 Fiasco |
Q65A
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:21 am Subject: Grumman 870 Fiasco |
A look back at a dark chapter in NYC bus history:
https://www.google.com/books/edition/New_York_City_Transit_Authority_s_Withdr/LrZU-2S9yiUC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=new+york+city+transit&printsec ... |
Topic: Tugboat Lovers' Website |
Q65A
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:42 am Subject: Tugboat Lovers' Website |
Tugboats are very common in and around NY harbor.
For those who enjoy watching them, here is a cool website that tracks the lineage of these lovable little vessels:
https://www.tugboatinformation.co ... |
Topic: They Don't Fix Themselves |
Q65A
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:49 am Subject: They Don't Fix Themselves |
All NYCT buses need TLC from time to time.
Here is a video from MTA's Youtube page about a super working at ENY:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbyswgj90w0 |
Topic: Van Hool goes bankrupt |
Q65A
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Forum: Hot Topics & Current Events Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:58 pm Subject: Van Hool goes bankrupt |
It is unfortunate for VH but I suppose it is not totally shocking.
VH is a smaller builder competing with the likes of global giants like Volvo, Daimler and Scania, all of which have large and succes ... |
Topic: Dry Off Your Battery Electric Whenever It Rains |
Q65A
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Forum: General Bus Forum - All Bus Topics Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:52 pm Subject: Dry Off Your Battery Electric Whenever It Rains |
Pretty scary:
https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/vehicles/hybrid-hydrogen-electric-vehicles/press-release/55001198/national-transportation-safety-board-ntsb-ntsb-finds-moisture-in-battery-system-as-p ... |
Topic: If You Miss The Railfan Windows |
Q65A
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:36 pm Subject: If You Miss The Railfan Windows |
Along with NYC buses, I'm also a big fan of NYC subways.
When I was a kid in Queens, I would ride the GG to Brooklyn, glued to the big railfan window on the old R1-9's.
Today's cars unfortunately of ... |
Topic: Port Authority Bus Terminal |
Q65A
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Forum: Hot Topics & Current Events Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:05 am Subject: Port Authority Bus Terminal |
Thanks for the info.
So much attention understandably has been given to Penn Station upgrades but PABT also needs a thorough upgrade.
Buses serve very important commuter and long distance riders, ... |
Topic: AJ Kristopans Production and Roster Data |
Q65A
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Forum: Transit Bus Manufacturers Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:12 pm Subject: AJ Kristopans Production and Roster Data |
Lots of good content here for all bus and subway lovers:
https://utahrails.net/ajkristopans/ajkristopans-bus-and-transit-index.php |
Topic: OMOT Bus Production Lists |
Q65A
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Views: 356
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Forum: Transit Bus Manufacturers Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:07 pm Subject: OMOT Bus Production Lists |
You may already know about this site, but if not, you might enjoy the detailed production data:
https://www.omot.org/roster/index.html |
Topic: MTA Spends Big With Prevost |
Q65A
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:45 pm Subject: MTA Spends Big With Prevost |
Interesting situation considering Prevost plans to vacate their Plattsburg NY plant:
https://www.volvobuses.com/en/news/2023/dec/prevost-secures-its-largest-ever-coach-order.html |
Topic: And Prevost Bids US "Adieu" |
Q65A
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Forum: Transit Bus Manufacturers Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:41 pm Subject: And Prevost Bids US "Adieu" |
No one left at Plattsburg NY:
https://www.busandmotorcoachnews.com/prevost-to-end-new-york-manufacturing-operation/ |
Topic: NovaBus Departure |
Q65A
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Views: 359
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Forum: Transit Bus Manufacturers Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:38 pm Subject: NovaBus Departure |
Nova plans to exit the US bus market by 2025:
https://www.volvogroup.com/en/news-and-media/news/2023/jun/news-4571491.html |
Topic: MTA Signs By The X |
Q65A
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:39 am Subject: MTA Signs By The X |
From NFI, MTA has contracted for 2090 new Xcelsiors:
https://www.newflyer.com/2024/03/new-york-awards-new-flyer-with-two-new-contracts-for-up-to-2090-xcelsior-transit-buses/
I suppose these units wi ... |
Topic: 1956 ST Map |
Q65A
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Views: 3086
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:05 pm Subject: 1956 ST Map |
From the Brooklyn Public Library online map collection:
https://mapcollections.brooklynhistory.org/map/travel-around-manhattan-the-bronx-new-york-city-and-westchester-county-new-york-route-map-servic ... |
Topic: NFI Charging Infrastructure |
Q65A
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Forum: Transit Bus Manufacturers Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:20 am Subject: NFI Charging Infrastructure |
Clearly this is an emerging market for NFI as they have just issued an updated charging equipment catalog.
Hopefully, they can charge any and all e buses.
It's not like charging your phone:
https:/ ... |
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