My district orders all of our new buses with 6 "all position" tires (steers) because it's cheaper from the manufacturer.. once we get them, they used to swap the rears out for actual drive tires since they can use re-treads.. but for our last 2 batches of new buses they have left the steers on all the way around so they are able to rotate the tires and prolong the life of them.. hasn't affected the handling or ride at all. Hell, the steers have more tread and get through the snow and mush better than the drive tires do lol.
Two big beautiful buses. I love these flat faces as i call them. They are far roomier and more "coach like" then traditional long nose school buses in my humble opinion.
This thing needs the big motor to run the air conditioning lol also a longer bus. I know In EC Ohio most all new Thomas busses have an ISB cummins because they’re mostly safe-t liners. I am alumni from a small high school that only graduates 50 per class we never had any busses with a/c. I work on Gillig low floor transit busses and they’re built much heavier than a school bus but for a different application and they need to last 12 years and 500k+ miles Neat to see the similarities of the two though.
Ever notice that the switches are often in different order? Is the plug in the back for a block heater? Not many changes over the years. No under storage?
Kanawha and Mercer counties are doing a pilot program of the Greenpower BEAST bus each, I'm starting to wonder if your or other counties are getting the same test program for those.
That really had a advantage on Blue Bird since they have a Flat nose electric bus that Thomas and IC don't have. Plus Blue Bird is very popular in Oregon with a lot of district using the T3 series and previously the A3 and D3.
Unfortunately! Last time I rode on one was 1993 in 3rd grade! We were hood kids so they usually sent awful busses even for field trips. This time it was the blue bird thingy. cab over. A Kid leaves something on the bus so another kid volunteers to retrieve it. Other kid says "whys he running to the back of the bus!" Small argument ensues as to where the back of the bus IS. I settle it with "does it have headlights?" Then its the front!🤣😂
We just got delivered our 2023 HDXs and they still have the regular doors. It's probably Cabell county who changed it up a bit. It's a pretty common thing for counties to change spec
@@Project681 My district has some Thomas C2s (Cummins and Detroits) but no HDXs. Along with that, they're BBs (REs and Conventionals; the latter with a mix of Diesel and Gas buses) and IC CEs. I heard about electric buses coming my way soon. Is there any news on your end about electrifying your fleet?
My district orders all of our new buses with 6 "all position" tires (steers) because it's cheaper from the manufacturer.. once we get them, they used to swap the rears out for actual drive tires since they can use re-treads.. but for our last 2 batches of new buses they have left the steers on all the way around so they are able to rotate the tires and prolong the life of them.. hasn't affected the handling or ride at all. Hell, the steers have more tread and get through the snow and mush better than the drive tires do lol.
Wow a Thomas HDX? I have rode a Thomas HDX Activity Bus when I was back in Tulsa,OK there, Project681👍
Two big beautiful buses. I love these flat faces as i call them. They are far roomier and more "coach like" then traditional long nose school buses in my humble opinion.
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I really love this bus!! Awesome video bro.
Thank you!!
@@Project681 You're welcome bro.
@Project681 nice video
This thing needs the big motor to run the air conditioning lol also a longer bus. I know In EC Ohio most all new Thomas busses have an ISB cummins because they’re mostly safe-t liners. I am alumni from a small high school that only graduates 50 per class we never had any busses with a/c. I work on Gillig low floor transit busses and they’re built much heavier than a school bus but for a different application and they need to last 12 years and 500k+ miles Neat to see the similarities of the two though.
I love the HDX… 🥵
I like the flat faces to, hope to see a lot more of them around on the streets
Cool buses,
I ride on a school bus titled 696 some similar ones are 697 and 698. But they are older than 696. When I was in preschool I ridden on bus 698.
That is a neat HDX there. 721 right next to 844 is a 2008-09 Thomas C2.
721 is a 2010, but close enough lol
Funny story, it's a late 2009. I thought it was a 2010 all of these years but the VIN says it's a 2009. Never too late to learn something new!
those buses are cool
Back e it window looked cool can u plz show how it opens from the inside plz? I would love to see that
im glad we have the same opinion on the after market child checkmate XD although I have never used it just seeing videos on it is just annoying lol
Ever notice that the switches are often in different order?
Is the plug in the back for a block heater?
Not many changes over the years.
No under storage?
We are getting new buses this year
Kanawha and Mercer counties are doing a pilot program of the Greenpower BEAST bus each, I'm starting to wonder if your or other counties are getting the same test program for those.
We are supposed to as well
Oh god ik it’s not gonna end well
That really had a advantage on Blue Bird since they have a Flat nose electric bus that Thomas and IC don't have. Plus Blue Bird is very popular in Oregon with a lot of district using the T3 series and previously the A3 and D3.
Do you think that you will take a bus ride on the 2023 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HDX?
It looks very new
I’m supposed to be getting one of these to replace my EFX. I’m psyched! No a/c though but we don’t really need it.
No full pane doors?
I didn’t know they still made cabover busses
Unfortunately! Last time I rode on one was 1993 in 3rd grade! We were hood kids so they usually sent awful busses even for field trips. This time it was the blue bird thingy. cab over. A Kid leaves something on the bus so another kid volunteers to retrieve it. Other kid says "whys he running to the back of the bus!" Small argument ensues as to where the back of the bus IS. I settle it with "does it have headlights?" Then its the front!🤣😂
Our county has HDXs with efx mirrors
Your bus is almost like MCPS spec inside but put switches are mostly on the right
When i was in school we didn’t have A/C
How long have HDXs had two pane doors? Never noticed it before, these ones are the first I've ever seen. Is that standard now?
We just got delivered our 2023 HDXs and they still have the regular doors. It's probably Cabell county who changed it up a bit. It's a pretty common thing for counties to change spec
As seen in this video, ua-cam.com/video/Vfzef0l-cYA/v-deo.html it has been around since the 2013 model year at least
Are these replacing the A3s?
yes
Why does it not have front and rear air brake panel!
C2.
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How cone you have both transit and conventional style buses? Does your county have a preference?
They each have their advantages in certain areas. Some people also prefer transits over conventionals and vice versa
Wished my district used these, instead of the long nose ones. 😢
Do you have the DD5s or DD8s in your fleet?
No, unfortunately not. I'd like to try one out
@@Project681 My district has some Thomas C2s (Cummins and Detroits) but no HDXs. Along with that, they're BBs (REs and Conventionals; the latter with a mix of Diesel and Gas buses) and IC CEs. I heard about electric buses coming my way soon. Is there any news on your end about electrifying your fleet?
Did you used to have a video of a Thomas efx on your channel?
I sure do! Should be from around 2020.
@@Project681 I can’t find it for some reason
@@schoolbusguru3157 ua-cam.com/video/h0BVc4iszQ8/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/DnilO3DczWI/v-deo.html
@@Project681 thx
Y'all have grilles on them 23s?
This bus A 2022 model not a 2023