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MarkW Moderator
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 84 Location: Chicago, IL
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:36 am Post subject: MCI Classics RETURN TO SERVICE for MTA Bus!! |
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At least 2 Classics are at Baisley Park Depot and at least 1 is at Spring Creek Depot (7903) as we speak! Expect them in service SOON! As early as tomorrow is possible! From what I hear, expect somewhere between 5 and 10 in service for the holidays.
-Mark
My Bus # 7400
Photo by Trevor Logan |
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nycbusfan
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:54 am Post subject: |
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Great, I'm going to try and find one on Black Friday. Why is the MTA putting these buses back in service? |
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RailBus63 Moderator
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 1063
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Please keep us updated regarding these details - I would love to make a holiday trip to ride and photograph these buses. |
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Q101viaSteinway
Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Astoria
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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The units are 7410 and 7904 at BP and 7901 at SC. |
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Bjc
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Ben going to be so happy. |
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GBL Rebel Moderator
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 608 Location: Long Island, N.Y.
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:26 am Post subject: |
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A little birdie has told me to look for one in Rockaway. A D4500 was taken from there and replaced with a Classic. |
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Q101viaSteinway
Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Astoria
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:20 am Post subject: |
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News Flash !!!!
7903 is also at Spring Creek. |
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1988 MCI TC40-102A
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 72 Location: Riverdale aka Liberty Lines Express Land
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Bjc wrote: | Ben going to be so happy. |
I salute you for reading my mind correctly. My joy cannot be contained. I will be videotaping and then put the videos on YouTube.
BTW, I heard that museum buses will go into service. Does this include 3006 and 10001 out of their respective depots? |
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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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See!, now we're talking REAL buses again!
You see even a picture of a 'Classic' and it's difficult to contain your emotions.
I say; bring them on and keep them running.
Once in a while we need a shot of virtual reality - and there's nothing that will do it better than a Classic!
Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc. (Classic operator), Jamaica, NY |
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Newkirk Plaza David
Age: 55 Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 29
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome news Mark, thanks.
(Thinks about chasing 7903 on Command territory along Cortelyou Road.) |
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amoreira81
Age: 43 Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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GBL Rebel wrote: | A little birdie has told me to look for one in Rockaway. A D4500 was taken from there and replaced with a Classic. |
However, 3393 was taken from Eastchester and transferred to Far Rockaway recently. |
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1988 MCI TC40-102A
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 72 Location: Riverdale aka Liberty Lines Express Land
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Any recent updates on the Classics? Anything on what units are ready/will be running on Monday, or what depots each unit is in? |
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TCC Senior Man
Age: 67 Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 28
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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MCI Classic # 7410 is and has been at LaGuardia Depot since at least last Friday. It is all set and ready to go into service complete with LGA Depot logos, farebox and radio at the ready. Not sure when it will enter service. It didn't go out today. |
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1988 MCI TC40-102A
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 72 Location: Riverdale aka Liberty Lines Express Land
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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I waited on 23rd today, in BM1-4/QM21 territory, from like 5:00 to 6:00 and didn't see a single Classic. 7901 is in Spring Creek and 7904 is in Baisley. |
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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:54 am Post subject: |
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Mr RT wrote: | Big deal .... LOL |
Mr. RT,
You are absolutely entitled to you opinion concerning the return of the legendary Classics to service, and to express those thoughts freely in this venue.
Bear in mind, however, that there are those that do think the resurrection of a these buses is a 'big deal', and to minimize their feelings publically is a bit unfair to them.
In the spirit of the comradeship that we all seek and enjoy here at BusTalkIII, I would hope that you would measure your remarks more carefully in the future.
You have made many worthy contributions, and we look toward you for many more!
Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc., Jamaica, NY |
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