Kinguni Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Now I heard that the new buses are 7 feet long but that is what my friend said from the mamo at the garage. 7 inches longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I cant remember I think that is what my friend said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/50007609@N04/...157626829320868 Is this the same as the new buses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Seen at FRG 28 May 2011: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinguni Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Seen at FRG 28 May 2011: 145 has been in use the past week (?) for drivers to check out/drive to see it's differences from previous buses if they so choose. Me, I don't have time for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 140-18 142-22 rode it nice fast bus 143-59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE40LFR Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Yes, there were 4 2011 D40LFR's running in the PM Peak 140 - 62 & 78 141 - 38 (Rode It) 142 - 21 143 - 54 & 59 And yes transit boy, I got an inside picture too My thoughts on the new one's you ask? Well first off, the seats are a major change. I found that these new "Kiel" seats were rather small, compared to their American Seating predecessors. It will take a bit of getting used to for myself on the back portion. Additionally, the seat bottoms are kind of short. They leave a large overhang of your legs which can get uncomfortable after a while. Plus, the seats at the back have no foot rest, but that's beside the point. But the rest of the new interior is quite nice. They come with newer advertisement racks, where there is no longer a gap between the roof and the racks (where I seen transit stuff it with schedules and tissues to prevent it from rattling too much). The new HVAC vent I noticed has been modified to accommodate the Stop Display, if you look closely at my photo and that of an Xcelsior, they're different. Many of the people on the bus with me noticed it's 'new-ness' and commented on how large and blocking the view the HVAC is. I do like the rear better as it is much simpler looking than having the grills. And I had an interesting ride on 141. The Stop Announcements were way off. Portage Place - "Keewatin West", Portage/Vaughan North - "St. James at Ness North", Isabel/Sargent - "Henderson at Whellams." I LOL-ed Overall it's a great bus, my only complaint being the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusRider Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Yes, there were 4 2011 D40LFR's running in the PM Peak140 - 62 & 78 141 - 38 (Rode It) 142 - 21 143 - 54 & 59 My thoughts on the new one's you ask? Well first off, the seats are a major change. I found that these new "Kiel" seats were rather small, compared to their American Seating predecessors. It will take a bit of getting used to for myself on the back portion. Additionally, the seat bottoms are kind of short. They leave a large overhang of your legs which can get uncomfortable after a while. Plus, the seats at the back have no foot rest, but that's beside the point. But the rest of the new interior is quite nice. They come with newer advertisement racks, where there is no longer a gap between the roof and the racks (where I seen transit stuff it with schedules and tissues to prevent it from rattling too much). The new HVAC vent I noticed has been modified to accommodate the Stop Display, if you look closely at my photo and that of an Xcelsior, they're different. Many of the people on the bus with me noticed it's 'new-ness' and commented on how large and blocking the view the HVAC is. I do like the rear better as it is much simpler looking than having the grills. And I had an interesting ride on 141. The Stop Announcements were way off. Portage Place - "Keewatin West", Portage/Vaughan North - "St. James at Ness North", Isabel/Sargent - "Henderson at Whellams." I LOL-ed Overall it's a great bus, my only complaint being the seats. They look nice. Now I have a question. Are those LED of florescent lights?In other news, lots of leg overhang on the seats you say. That should be interesting for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE40LFR Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm pretty sure that they're florescent. And yeah... that'd be most interesting considering your height! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 may be someone can update the wiki and put the first run on? Yes, there were 4 2011 D40LFR's running in the PM Peak140 - 62 & 78 141 - 38 (Rode It) 142 - 21 143 - 54 & 59 My thoughts on the new one's you ask? Well first off, the seats are a major change. I found that these new "Kiel" seats were rather small, compared to their American Seating predecessors. It will take a bit of getting used to for myself on the back portion. Additionally, the seat bottoms are kind of short. They leave a large overhang of your legs which can get uncomfortable after a while. Plus, the seats at the back have no foot rest, but that's beside the point. But the rest of the new interior is quite nice. They come with newer advertisement racks, where there is no longer a gap between the roof and the racks (where I seen transit stuff it with schedules and tissues to prevent it from rattling too much). The new HVAC vent I noticed has been modified to accommodate the Stop Display, if you look closely at my photo and that of an Xcelsior, they're different. Many of the people on the bus with me noticed it's 'new-ness' and commented on how large and blocking the view the HVAC is. I do like the rear better as it is much simpler looking than having the grills. And I had an interesting ride on 141. The Stop Announcements were way off. Portage Place - "Keewatin West", Portage/Vaughan North - "St. James at Ness North", Isabel/Sargent - "Henderson at Whellams." I LOL-ed Overall it's a great bus, my only complaint being the seats. Weeknees seats Stranght speed, smooth , lights What is that on the top AC or Heater or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 140 60 bike rack 141 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm pretty sure that they're florescent.And yeah... that'd be most interesting considering your height! Their LED interior lights, there's no gap in between light attachment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 143 on 20 rode it new seats like them now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicinity Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Has anyone gotten a recording yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE40LFR Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Has anyone gotten a recording yet? That's a work in progress!! I got a few, but the bus was just going pretty slow. I'm gonna find a ride video where it's more exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 146 is in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusRider Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 That's a work in progress!! I got a few, but the bus was just going pretty slow. I'm gonna find a ride video where it's more exciting! I'll try to get something on Tuesday. I am determined to be the first to post a video of these new ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicinity Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 That's a work in progress!! I got a few, but the bus was just going pretty slow. I'm gonna find a ride video where it's more exciting! Thanks so much man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 143 - 21 Portage Express @ Portage and Ferry, 8:20 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 143-55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusRider Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 147, 145 and 144 are in Fort Rouge. And yes, they have the new style of the luminator controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit boy Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 147, 145 and 144 are in Fort Rouge. And yes, they have the new style of the luminator controls. Do the new luminator controls work the same way has the old ones and what do they look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted June 12, 2011 Board Admin Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 The new controller looks a lot better, and has a full color LCD screen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50007609@N04/.../in/photostream (Not my photo) It probably works similarly to the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusRider Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 142 on the 16 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 140 and 145, both 21 Portage Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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