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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:51 am Post subject:

W.B.:

Interesting! Wink

For some reason, this is making me think if the Fishbowls rostered by NHBL (those equipped with rear exits) many years ago.

By the mid-70s, these exit doors were taken OOS; the stepwell was plated over, and a double (plastic) seat was onstalled.

By the time this procedure was taking place (why it was even taking place is still a mystery to Your's Truly) the few remaining Old Looks in the NHBL fleet were single-door models, so those buses which had rear doors were never so converted.............

"NYO"

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W.B. Fishbowl · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2025 11:44 am Post subject:

Here's what is meant, the differences:

TA 1959-62:
https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?153366

FACL/ST 1960:
https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?153828

(all courtesy nycsubway.org)

I remember the latter type on some "Joisey" Fishbowls, likely PSNJ/TNJ's lot:

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?154508

(courtesy nycsubway.org)

B.T.W., the SubChat and BusChat forums are becoming wonky again . . .

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2025 1:16 pm Post subject:

W.B.:

Appreciate this info; I was never aware of this....thanks for the "heads up"! Wink

To be totally honest, Your's Truly had no idea just how many interesting variations there were over the years, during the years of Fishbowl production, until I purchased my copy of "WELCOME ABOARD THE GM NEW LOOK BUS".......I was truly amazed at how much I was NOT aware of! Shocked

'NYO"

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BTW:

Yeah, I've also noticed that SubChat/BusChat has been pretty "wonky", the past few days (more offline than onlone, for sure) Razz

"NYO"

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 9:56 am Post subject:

W.B.:

Any clue as to how many retired "Fordy Fours" are still on "The Isle of Staten", awaiting their final destination?

"NYO"

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W.B. Fishbowl · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 10:48 am Post subject:

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 11:58 am Post subject:

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 12:31 pm Post subject:

W.B.:

Curious.......

Are there more sets of "R-211s" now operating on the "Bee"?

Are any of the old "veterans" still on the line, or have they now all been replaced?

Appreciate info.....

"NYO"

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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 8:53 pm Post subject:

Just thinking...........

Wondering now how the straphangers who are now riding lines currently using the soon-to-be-retired "Brighton Belle" R-68s will find the new seating arrangement utilized on the replacement "R-211s"................ Rolling Eyes

"NYO"

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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 11:50 pm Post subject:

Speaking of "R-211" seating.........

Wonder how "Es-Eye-Are" commuters over on "The Isle of Staten" are adjusting to the "new and improved" seating on their new "R-211s".........(!!) Rolling Eyes

"NYO"

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