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orion 6s returning to service?

 
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mercurygrandmarquis1




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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:17 pm    Post subject: orion 6s returning to service? Reply with quote

I just read on wikipedia that the orion 6s are returning to servive does anyone know if this is true and if it is what depots are getting them?
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GBL Rebel
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have heard the same thing. I also heard the person who listed them for sale now collects unemployment-- I think it pissed a few people off!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm skeptical - those buses are almost ten years old and have been sitting around for a few years now. They would need all-new batteries and a general overhaul. On top of all that, the O6's have the lowest capacity of any buses in the fleet. The NYCT would be better off spending that money to rehab some older RTS's and Orion V's for a few more years use.
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The Port of Authority




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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rumor has it that at least one Orion VI has been overhauled and equipped with new batteries. A few more would also be rehabbed and they would all go into service in Staten Island.
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transitman



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:08 am    Post subject: Orion 6's Reply with quote

Is castleton getting them or yukon?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Orion 6's Reply with quote

transitman wrote:
Is castleton getting them or yukon?

As far as I know Yukon is supposed to get the buses.
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transitman



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:31 pm    Post subject: Orion 6's Reply with quote

Does anyone know when Yukon might be getting if they do go into service?
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