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R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

According to NYCT Fourms, at least one of the pilot buses have arrived. #2491 was said to be in Manhattan yesterday afternoon.

traildriver · Joined: 26 Mar 2011 Posts: 2467 Location: South Florida

Wonder how much MTA pays for an X-3?
Bet they get a pretty good 'deal'....... Wink

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

I heard they offered lower than MCI. That's probably why we are getting more X3-45s.

Mr. Linsky · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:31 pm Post subject:

Thought those of us who are unfamiliar with the City's new Provost 3X-45's might like a preview as seen below.

While it's a nice presentable looking model that I am sure will serve New York well, it just doesn't quite have the regal air of MCI's original D4500's.

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc., Jamaica, New York

frankie · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:18 pm Post subject:

I'm curious to why it has two sets of fleet numbers. One set (9387) above the windshield and the other (0052) below the right windshield and on the side behind the handicap logo which are the actual positions of the official fleet number.

Frankie

gmnewlook · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:13 pm Post subject:

9387 is Prévost's fleet number and 0052 was MTA's when it demoed the coach.

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

Both buses are now at Zerega in the Bronx.

GBL Rebel · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:06 am Post subject:

One of them was at Yukon on Thursday

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

Does anyone know if these X3-45s are similar to the 2011-2012 units or are they redesigned? The MTA tested a redesigned demo a few months ago.

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

I know this is not reliable, but according to NYCT wiki, #2492 may also be here too. Be on the lookout.

ripta42 · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:55 am Post subject:

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186