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Houston METRO to get Orion VII NG HEV buses

 
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METRObusfan4950



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:42 pm    Post subject: Houston METRO to get Orion VII NG HEV buses Reply with quote
Check this out:
http://www.dcbusna.com/dcbusna/0-866-621715-1-1007233-1-0-0-0-0-1-10584-575577-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

IMHO, I'm thinking this is ONLY a demo---whether or not what you see on the top will be on the actual production models. I say that because the black area doesn't stop where you see it at. The black area actually goes around to the back---probably like what you see on TTC's VII NG HEVs. Also, there should of been a bike rack present so people can see how the bus will look with it on because ALL low floor buses from METRO have racks in front of them. I was hoping that wouldn't be on the bus but if people think it'll make the bus look better, than I guess I'll have to accept how it'll look when it comes to Houston. Just my opinion. Razz
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The Don of All Buses



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hope METRO keeps the buses, and I bet the Orion VII NG HEV looks great in TTC colors, got any pics?
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METRObusfan4950



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Don of All Buses wrote:
I hope METRO keeps the buses, and I bet the Orion VII NG HEV looks great in TTC colors, got any pics?


Trust me---we'll keep the buses. Why? I think METRO needs a more variety of buses---not just New Flyers, Neoplans, and MCIs. That's all we have.

I haven't taken any pics but I have been finding lots of pics. Two of their buses are in (#s 1203 and 1206). When I get home, I'll post what I have.

In the meantime, check this out http://transitstuff.iforumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=2647&mforum=transitstuff
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The Don of All Buses



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
ok, good, thanks, I'll keep a lookout... thanks for the links, the Orion VII NG looks great in TTC colors!
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