"The Faces Of Bus Talk"

[Bee Flexible #823]

Here I am behind the wheel of a real deal bus:  Liberty Lines MCI Classic #3006 at the 1st Annual MTA Bus Roadeo at Belmont Raceway:

[Pipe]

Here I am behind the wheel of a real deal bus:  Liberty Lines MCI Classic #3006 at the 1st Annual MTA Bus Roadeo at Belmont Raceway:

Bee Flexible #823. You take a good picture. Looking good.  Both pictures are very good. "Pipe"

[Bee Flexible #823]

Forgot 1-here I am behind the wheel of NYBS 1502.

[TTCBusBabe]

These pics are great and I love the Lego bus!  And I'm working on it! (But I'll only post if Driver does ) Ha Ha!

I don't think that Driver will post his picture. He is the web-master and we all know he works out of Queens Village. He would have more problems with everyone wanting to meet him and talk about Buses when he working. That what I think.  So come on TCCBusBabe let us all see how good you look. "Pipe"

Working on it Pipe, after all these years don't have any pics of me in the bus, will try to get one of the other drivers to take one for me.

[Green_713]

I don't think that Driver will post his picture. He is the web-master and we all know he works out of Queens Village. He would have more problems with everyone wanting to meet him and talk about Buses when he working. That what I think.  So come on TCCBusBabe let us all see how good you look. "Pipe"

I'm pretty sure it's also that, but I think the most important factor is how he might be put on the burner with the MTA.  Right now, the brass at Queens Village might have an idea of who he is, but nothing concrete to act on or more like suspend on based on what's been posted here (topics and pic wise).  Driver has anonymity going for him, which allows him to tell us as it is and not sugar coat it to avoid eyesight and without the threat or worry of backfire when he shows up for work.  The same applies with Hawk Operator and most likely plenty of other B/O's and other employees of the MTA.

While we would all love to see the faces behind the curtains here, I rather take personal/job safety over personal desires and curiosity anytime.

[Pipe]

Working on it Pipe, after all these years don't have any pics of me in the bus, will try to get one of the other drivers to take one for me.

Am looking forward it seeing your picture. And I bet most of Bus Talk members are too. "Pipe"

[Pipe]

I'm pretty sure it's also that, but I think the most important factor is how he might be put on the burner with the MTA.  Right now, the brass at Queens Village might have an idea of who he is, but nothing concrete to act on or more like suspend on based on what's been posted here (topics and pic wise).  Driver has anonymity going for him, which allows him to tell us as it is and not sugar coat it to avoid eyesight and without the threat or worry of backfire when he shows up for work.  The same applies with Hawk Operator and most likely plenty of other B/O's and other employees of the MTA.

While we would all love to see the faces behind the curtains here, I rather take personal/job safety over personal desires and curiosity anytime.

Green you are 100% right Driver and Hawk are just a few of us that can't post there pictures hear. Green when are you going to post your picture? "Pipe"

[Pipe]

OK "sneak peek", just remember, after work, hair down usuallly up "being professional!"  Will post a pic in the bus when I get one..Cheers!!

TTCBusBabe. You take a good picture. Looking good. "Pipe"

[TTCBusBabe]

(Blushing)  Thank you PIPE

[Driver@BTN]

Hey! I'm the admin here and even I didn't get any sneak peek at TTCBusBabe! So much for inside access... LOL

Great pic TTC. Nice to see what you (and everyone else here) looks like! Nice to put a face with the names.

[Driver@BTN]

Forgot 1-here I am behind the wheel of NYBS 1502.

No seatbelt Bee? No bar/badge either? That's a major violation, you know. Also, improper uniform, improper hat, improper glasses, one-hand operation. You're a regular walking violation.

You'll have to see me on your next report.

[TTCBusBabe]

Yeah Bee..get it together..ha ha Driver..waiting for yours..hint hint..you know my addy!!! ;;

[Driver@BTN]

I don't think that Driver will post his picture. He is the web-master and we all know he works out of Queens Village. He would have more problems with everyone wanting to meet him and talk about Buses when he working. That what I think.  So come on TCCBusBabe let us all see how good you look. "Pipe"

I'm pretty sure it's also that, but I think the most important factor is how he might be put on the burner with the MTA.  Right now, the brass at Queens Village might have an idea of who he is, but nothing concrete to act on or more like suspend on based on what's been posted here (topics and pic wise).  Driver has anonymity going for him, which allows him to tell us as it is and not sugar coat it to avoid eyesight and without the threat or worry of backfire when he shows up for work.  The same applies with Hawk Operator and most likely plenty of other B/O's and other employees of the MTA.

While we would all love to see the faces behind the curtains here, I rather take personal/job safety over personal desires and curiosity anytime.

I will post my photo and every one of the thousands of bus related pictures I've snapped over the years when the time is right. When I retire (or leave early, you never know, anything can happen), everything will be made public. If not here (though I do plan to keep this thing for many years), somewhere else. One day.

[TTCBusBabe]

But if you LOVED me you woulld!!!!  PM of course

[Bee Flexible #823]

I wasn't like driving it for real.  I was just posing.  My bad. 
Nobody told me I needed all of the gear.  I'll get it together real soon.  Trust me.
I'll see you on your next report.

[Green_713]

But if you LOVED me you woulld!!!!  PM of course

Then you'll see the hard copy of that PM and attachment on sale on eBay!! LOL!!  I wonder who the highest bidder is with the handle "QueensVillGenSupt"...? ;-)

And my picture?  Well... for the past year, I've been in the newspaper, on TV and on the internet (all picture/video wise).  So, I've been around, you've probably seen me already.  And that's my escape clause! HA-HA!

*smoke cloud appears*

[TransitGuy]

But if you LOVED me you woulld!!!!  PM of course

Then you'll see the hard copy of that PM and attachment on sale on eBay!! LOL!!  I wonder who the highest bidder is with the handle "QueensVillGenSupt"...? ;-)

And my picture?  Well... for the past year, I've been in the newspaper, on TV and on the internet (all picture/video wise).  So, I've been around, you've probably seen me already.  And that's my escape clause! HA-HA!

*smoke cloud appears*

Wait you mean you are Peter Kalikow? Just kidding In regards to the photos, thanks for sharing everyone and I will have mine up soon.

[Pipe]

 In regards to the photos, thanks for sharing everyone and I will have mine up soon.

TransitGuy. Am looking forward to seeing your picture. And I bet that most Bus Talk members are too. "Pipe"

[Hawk Operator 10]

But if you LOVED me you woulld!!!!  PM of course

Whats love got to do with it???

Just picture him as very well built and lean, very tall, very tan, every woman's dream date of a man. 

[TransitGuy]

Wait shouldn't this be moved to member introductions (greetings) since the Transit, Hobbyist section is public. (BK this post can be deleted if necessary) Thanks

[Green_713]

Wait shouldn't this be moved to member introductions (greetings) since the Transit, Hobbyist section is public. (BK this post can be deleted if necessary) Thanks

Doesn't matter. While everyone can read the posts, unless the person is login, they cannot view the attachments (outside of links to the galleries).  So...  No registration, no pictures of members.

And Hawk, how'd you know that Driver uses spray on tan in the winter!?  :-p

[Michaelper22]

And Hawk, how'd you know that Driver uses spray on tan in the winter!?  :-p

Few are priveledged to know the driver of BTN - made that up on the spot.

[Hawk Operator 10]

Few are priveledged to know the driver of BTN - made that up on the spot.

The few, the proud, the Bus Operators of NewYork.

(S)He is a myth spoken lightly of on cold nights.  (S)He is a mere shadow, a chameleon if you will. (S)He is met by many, but know by so few.  Speak respectfully, as (S)He also controls the delete button of all.

May the force be with you my young friend.  You do not even know the real Hawk, though you have taken a pic or two.

[Driver@BTN]

You guys really give me a good laugh sometimes! Thanks :-)

[Devochka]

Me and an Orion V at Invesco Field (where the Denver Broncos play):




Me driving one of the 36 TransTeq Ecomark hybrid buses in existence:




_erin

[Pipe]

Me and an Orion V at Invesco Field (where the Denver Broncos play):

Me driving one of the 34 TransTeq Ecomark hybrid buses in existence

_erin

Devochka. You take a good picture. Looking good. "Pipe"

[Devochka]

Me and an Orion V at Invesco Field (where the Denver Broncos play):

Me driving one of the 34 TransTeq Ecomark hybrid buses in existence

_erin

Devochka. You take a good picture. Looking good. "Pipe"

Thanks, Pipe!  I liked your pictures, too!  I think this thread is a great way to get to know people on the board.   I can't wait to see more pictures.

_erin

[Pipe]

Me and an Orion V at Invesco Field (where the Denver Broncos play):

Me driving one of the 34 TransTeq Ecomark hybrid buses in existence

_erin

Devochka. You take a good picture. Looking good. "Pipe"

Thanks, Pipe!  I liked your pictures, too!  I think this thread is a great way to get to know people on the board.   I can't wait to see more pictures.

_erin

Thank you. That makes two of us. "Pipe"

[Grand Concourse]

I love legos and that lego hybrid bus is thumbs up from me.

Thanks for the compliments, and yes I designed it to be a hybrid, but it just happened to come out as a CNG.

BTW, you look pretty young yourself. I'm 15 and a high school sophmore (aka 10th grade).

Thanks, I'm 21 now, but still find it surprising folks think I look younger lol.
=

From the Bus Fest this September on the Liberty Lines MCI Classic.

Phillip. You take a good picture. Looking good. "Pipe"

Thanks

[Venom_20]

I don't post many pics of myself, but here's one when I was in Atlanta. Sorry I don't have one with a bus yet, I will soon.

[Pipe]

I don't post many pics of myself, but here's one when I was in Atlanta. Sorry I don't have one with a bus yet, I will soon.

Venom_20. You take a good picture. Looking good. "Pipe"

[Venom_20]

Pipe, You're retired? You're too young for that. I'm gonna need you to get back on the road for atleast 20 more years.

Thanks for putting up this thread. This was a great idea.

[Jonesy]

YEHHHHAAAAA! PITTSBURGH PRIDE! LOL VENOM_20 YOUR FUNNY AS HECK! nice pics too, nice to meet you looks like its my turn to throw a pic up on here!

[TTCBusBabe]

Nice pics everyone, ok Jonesy we are waiting....

[Pipe]

Pipe, You're retired? You're too young for that. I'm gonna need you to get back on the road for atleast 20 more years.

Thanks for putting up this thread. This was a great idea.

Venom. I don't think that I can work for the MTA New York City Transit or MTA Bus today. The job change to much. When I retired back in 1991 as Dispatcher we had bosses that just wanted  me to write the drivers up for every little thing Not using there seat belt No tie running more then Two minuets ahead of time. Then they wanted me go after some driver (The drivers they didn't like) and just keep righting them up. I wasn't that kind of Dispatcher. It was time for me to retire. "Pipe"                                                              This is the best thread (topic) that I did. Thank you Venom. "Pipe"

[Venom_20]

Nice pics everyone, ok Jonesy we are waiting....

I think he's scared. Lol

[Jonesy]

nah just gotta find a good one of me

[TTCBusBabe]

yes Jonesy we are still waitng..lol..

[Jonesy]

ok ok ok! heres the kid behind the camera without further demand This is me posting up on one of our 3100s series Neoplan an460 Artics This Summer as you can see I look kind of mad (which I'm not) most call me serious Jones cause of that lol all in out i'm nice though (Just dont get me mad!!!) i'm playing football for my high school next year...

Hopefully I can get a better pic of me soon!

[RJM]

Here's a picture of yours truly, taken last summer at Promontory Point Park in Chicago. Unfortunately I didn't have a picture with a bus in it, so I had to improvise:

[Michaelper22]

Here's a picture of yours truly, taken last summer at Promontory Point Park in Chicago. Unfortunately I didn't have a picture with a bus in it, so I had to improvise:

Hey, that's not too bad. Looking young and hip there bro. Looks like one of those things I saw on some commercial, you know what it is, with the drawing in it, yeah that........

[RJM]

Thanks!

[Pipe]

ok ok ok! heres the kid behind the camera without further demand This is me posting up on one of our 3100s series Neoplan an460 Artics This Summer as you can see I look kind of mad (which I'm not) most call me serious Jones cause of that lol all in out i'm nice though (Just dont get me mad!!!) i'm playing football for my high school next year...

Jonesy. You take a good picture. Looking good. "Pipe"

[Pipe]

Here's a picture of yours truly, taken last summer at Promontory Point Park in Chicago. Unfortunately I didn't have a picture with a bus in it, so I had to improvise:

RJM. you take a good picture. Looking good. I like your Bus improvise. "Pipe"

[Jonesy]

That really wasn't with my camera another bus fan happened to be on board at the time and he had his on him mine was acting generic that day (it didn't want to work at all!) so he used his, if that shot would of been taken with my camera the pic would be more clear.

[TTCBusBabe]

Great pics Jonesy and RJM, Nice Bus RJM ha ha!  Hey Jonesy, football dream?  Cause you look like you could do it!

[Pipe]

What Happen? Nobody is taking any more pictures. Come on lets see what you look like. Every one that posted there picture is looking good. "Pipe"

[Michaelper22]

Just to satisfy any interests, here is a slightly whacky picture of me and my small class.

[QM18Express]

Pipe, fair enough that you asked.
This is a pic of me on O5 CNG #8571 on the QM1A taken this past saturday(Yes Hawk Operator A CNG DECIDED TO WONDER OFF TO THE QM1A! ). It was taken while it was waiting for the light to change. If you look carefuly you can see my old apartment building in the background
Enjoy!
By the way, Michaelper22. Nice pic. Looks like you guys where having fun. How many students are in your class?

[Hawk Operator 10]

(Yes Hawk Operator A CNG DECIDED TO WONDER OFF TO THE QM1A!

Yes, I know. I usually only operate CNGs when I work express, including weekends when I work OT.  :-))