SEPTA Ikarus VOH (Light Overhaul)

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SEPTA Ikarus VOH (Light Overhaul)
Topic Started: Sep 8 2009, 11:23 AM (235 Views)
NewFlyer8000	Sep 8 2009, 11:23 AM Post #1
Transit Fan Posts: 78 Group: Members Member #122 Joined: October 16, 2006	SEPTA Operator Eric Bohlert of Midvale District informed me that #5200-5220 are being overhauled but it won't be a full overhaul. The buses will be given a "light overhaul" (which most likely consists of cosmetic work on the buses) Darryl Bulls



Van2006ko	Sep 8 2009, 04:02 PM Post #2
Foamer Posts: 2,528 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 16, 2005	Be nice if they can some how fix that poor acceleration on the NABIs. On friday night, I've ridden on a NABI which only went 15 MPH on the 1-mile hill from Northwestern Ave to the Chestnuthill Loop!



septafan	Sep 8 2009, 05:01 PM Post #3
Bus Driver and transit fan at Southern Depot Posts: 96 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: August 6, 2006	15mph is bad but when i had 5172 on the 108 a month ago it almost stalled it dropped down to 10mph and i though i wasnt going to make it i think they should like u said fix the acceleration but also improve the back doors by eliminating that stupid delay it really annoying when people yell back door when the light is on and they start pushing on the door and sometimes causing it to jam (I was on the hill going to 69th st headed from marshall rd when the bus almost stalled)



Reeko_8197	Sep 8 2009, 05:19 PM Post #4
DE41LF fan, CumminsISLFreak Posts: 923 Group: Members Member #800 Joined: July 21, 2007	septafan Sep 8 2009, 05:01 PM 15mph is bad but when i had 5172 on the 108 a month ago it almost stalled it dropped down to 10mph and i though i wasnt going to make it i think they should like u said fix the acceleration but also improve the back doors by eliminating that stupid delay it really annoying when people yell back door when the light is on and they start pushing on the door and sometimes causing it to jam (I was on the hill going to 69th st headed from marshall rd when the bus almost stalled) That back door thing really does need to get fixed. The doors open way to slow and some NABIs open slower then others.



redarrow5591	Sep 8 2009, 06:12 PM Post #5
Light Rail and Railroad Historian Posts: 938 Group: Members Member #29 Joined: April 23, 2005	That was a major problem from day one with them, and the most that was done was to adjust the brake interlock release to just regular service pressure; before you almost had to stand on the pedal for the interlock to let go.



IkarusFan	Sep 8 2009, 07:55 PM Post #6
Let The Legacy of The Bricks Live On!!! Posts: 182 Group: Members Member #2,628 Joined: June 19, 2008	Hate to be a nitpicker, but I like the rear door delay cause it's like a trademark for the Bricks, though. An improvement on those doors doesn't hurt.



Van2006ko	Sep 8 2009, 08:33 PM Post #7
Foamer Posts: 2,528 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 16, 2005	IkarusFan Sep 8 2009, 07:55 PM Hate to be a nitpicker, but I like the rear door delay cause it's like a trademark for the Bricks, though. An improvement on those doors doesn't hurt. I guess we all have our own weird fetishes! The Rear door delay can be very annoying if you are in a rush and your connecting bus is near by!



buswizard	Oct 6 2009, 05:13 PM Post #8
^^^ My sister needs a copy Posts: 1,647 Group: Members Member #2,659 Joined: September 22, 2008	5201 rides pretty good last time it was on the 56. It's about the same as any decent brick. And 5203 (last on the 55) could race any 5600 on the freeway. Edited by buswizard, Oct 6 2009, 05:15 PM.



Van2006ko	Oct 6 2009, 06:06 PM Post #9
Foamer Posts: 2,528 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 16, 2005	Only 5200-5209 has received LOHs.



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