(3/12/2016) MCI MC9 Greyhound coach YYR832 - Ensignbus Running Day - Lakeside to Purfleet
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- This iconic American Greyhound coach made its first public appearance at this year's Ensignbus Running Day, and it was probably the most eye-catching vehicle in the event. I was really surprised by it.
This MCI MC9 was new to Kerrville Bus Service of Texas, an allied company of Greyhound, in 1982. It has a Detroit 6V-92TA two-stroke diesel engine and an Allison HT740 four-speed automatic gearbox. It was purchased by Ensignbus in March 2016, and has been used for film shots.
Thank you for watching!
I used to love hearing that 6v92 and that Allison automatic as a child, and loved hearing them as an adult driving buses with that engine and transmission combination. I really loved hearing that downshift before stopping.
David Thomas, AGREED! 🙋♂️💯
Me too!
I was a bus mechanic from 1985-1991, these busses were some of the best built. Models that followed starting with the 96-A2, 96A3 is when quality suffered. Greyhound even asked for the MC9 to be reinstated to their fleet, then known as the MC12 identified by the square headlights and quad style rear light cluster, some equipped with the anemic Detroit Diesel Series 50 four stroke 4 cylinder engine. The sound of the propulsion team in this bus video harks back to the glory days DD 6V-92/Allison transmission. What I found remarkable is the lack of noise from the coach, either it is a low mileage unit, or the roads being driven are glass smooth.
Andy Pittman, Were you there when Greyhound merged with Trailways Inc.?
MC9...Definitely the workhorse of Greyhound for 3 decades. I love this coach and also the MC7! I miss the smell of those chemicals Greyhound used for the restroom.
I love the 7 also
You ain’t lying. Man that was some good smelling shit
What was the final verdict on the MC7s? They replaced the large troublesome Seniccrusers.
Why does this sound so damn good to all us bus fans ? My goodness
Because everything was built back then the quality was better and reliable and stronger than these newer buses that don't have the same things you're not gonna get the same quality as the older buses did back then
Because this is what a real engine suppose to sound like
Because when mated to the Allison HT-740, the Detroit 6V92 makes a sound that sings to your soul.
The HT-740/8V71 combo does exactly the same for old farts like me ;-)
@@calvincrews3885 You've no idea how true your words are. To this day, there's a charter company in New York that still uses Eagles!
Just a publicity stunt, working Greyhound Coaches never ever look this good externally because the executive are not bus enthusiasts just in for the money. Real bus enthusiasts should be at the executive level then and only then will you see maintenance production intensified, driver shortages and wages improved, quality drivers increases, and growth in Greyhound Service thru-out America increase
That bus is beautiful
Gotta love the MC-9!!!
OMG! Just the way I remember them with Allison Automatic transmissions and Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines!
Exactly!!!
As a 14.5 year Greyhound vet, but before that a child who was OBSESSED WITH these buses, this is exactly how I remember them. I actually messed my voice up grinding my throat to mimic the gear shifting.
This is the hound use to get down. Back in day, riding the Greyhound from Detroit, Chicago and Sikeston Missouri. Love that sound and love the bus ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That 9 is sounding real good and strong I miss those them. Use to ride, drive and service them when I use to work for Greyhound in Richmond Virginia and Washington DC.
Amazing sound... Thanks for uploading...
The MCI model 9 was my favorite highway coach to operate for charter companies, all with automatic transmissions. I liked the 8V71's as well as the 6V92's.
I loved the 8v71 with that Allison 4 speed as well.
What was the difference Sean Mick?
@@Chesterbarnes1 I believe the 8V71 Detroit diesel engine had a little more power than the 6V92, but the 6V92 had sufficient power as well.
Thank you I didn't know, what engine is in the MCI 12, which was the last of that series model built, I wonder?
Sean Mick what does it mean when we are told the coach is a two stroke engine?
Thinking of being on a old 1982 Neoplan AN440A Transliner with this same powertrain....ahh the memories of Detroit Diesel.
amazing sound like music..
God I miss that sound, thanks for posting this video it was very relax. please post more of this coach. thank you and subbed too.
The Honda Accord of Buses
Longest Lasting Buses. Period
The Nissan of buses meaning the last long without work
@@LeemWills Lol. Point Taken
The Pacific Bus Museum preserves an Ex Greyhound USA # 9049, which has the 6V92 Detroit Diesel, and the Allison Automatic, and I operated Mci model 9's with the 8V71, and the 6V92 for various charter companies.
I rode these all the time from Rochester to Canandaigua in Upstate New York all the time from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Wish I could ride it when I go to London in May :)
I never got to drive an automatic MC9. I drove an auto MC8 , 102 55 passenger and prevous. I do agree with you. MC 9 were a great coach
I road MC9 on April 2004. oldschool looking style is nice.
Thank you uploader you're awesome
Belleza de motor.
"That sound", you're right. They just sound exciting, as if something's really happeningI I was in Éire in the 80s when the streets were full of them, 6V-71s mostly, single -deck country, double-deck Dublin, plus Bedford TMs 6V & 8V on haulage for C.I.E. (Éireann state haulage co.), and to 'complete the set' the railways were full of EMD 567s & 645s. What a fantastic environment; I was in transport heaven.
If you really like two-strokes, though, try Deltics, 18-cyls and 36-opposed-pistons of bellowing cacophony, preferably in twins or triples, 6 preserved locos. in the U.K. and the odd PT boat in the U.S. They must be the noisiest engines in the world!
Howdy, thanks for sharing, music to my ears. I was wondering if y'all might know when the last year an MCI was able to be ordered with a 2 Stroke? No one seems to know, (Or the last year for Prevosts) I think I'm more familiar with them being in the older 35' coaches, and the 40' however I thought I saw a 45' with an 8v92ta. We're there 45' offered with a 2 Stroke and if so, what was the last model(s) and years? Also I wasn't aware, but I was told MCI had 42' models? Many thanks in advance, much appreciated. Liked and subscribed 👍 Hmmm, speaking of the 2 strokes, a Wikipedia shows the Neoplan Jumbo Cruiser as being available with a 8v92ta or a 12v92ta, (the only v12 I've seen is the 12v71 in the MCI ScenicCruiser) I always thought a 12v92ta would be interesting 🤔 and wonder what transmission it was mated too.
Well now that I'm on a More Power kick, maybe a custom midship mounted 24v71ta or 16v92ta, (mid ship mounted) A hill climb record, or sled pulling bus, lol
Why does this sound like a Dennis dragon sound?
oh god... that sound tho..
I wish I was on this coach american cruiser.
And We Would Like To Remind You That Cigarette Smoking Is Permitted...And ONLY In The Rear Of The Coach. Thank You For Going Greyhound (In 1985). Fantastic Video. 10 Stars Plus.
Exactly the same as when i was on greyhound mci bus like this when i was a kid same look and sound
Right?? Was there anything better than summer vacation and riding Greyhound from Wilmington, NC to Port Authority, NYC?? Great memories.
It was in the late 80s and 90s for me from tijuana to los angeles i even remember once a eagle greyhound bus too the type that trailways had but with greyhound colors too.
The Greyhound MC8 and MC9 were my all time favorites. I could listen to the sound of these engines all day.
@@Mikerojo1985As do I, and if you remember Greyhound bought out Trailways right around that time. That's why some of the Eagles buses were being used. I rode on a couple of them as I was coming from NYC going to LA. They were more of a stiff ride and not as comfortable in my opinion. That's why I like the MCI'S the best. The sound of those engines never get old
Kerrville was not owned by Greyhound, so they weren't a subsidiary; rather, Kerrville was an allied company.
Thank you for pointing that out!
This bus has the Detroit diesel 6V92.
Thanks! Did you recognise the engine noise, or found that out from some sources?
I'm able to distinguish between different engines just by how they sound. That's how I knew it was a 6V92.
GarbageSean it actually sounds more like an 8V71. I drove MC9s with 6V92TAs and it doesn't have some of the high freqs. Still a great engine and the best bus built.
FF3170 this video is awesome it takes me back when greyhound lines Inc have thousands of those mcimc9 and tmc mc9 crusader ii coaches from 6V92TA one or two stroke Detroit diesel engines to the 8V71 N Detroit diesel engines with the HT 740 Allison automatic transmissions in the America now we have mci D Series G series and Prevost X345 the mirage legacy buses the are great but boring the mcimc12 was based on the mcimc9 platform became of the body type the front roof is for the mcimc12 the square headlights are from the mcimc9 special the taillights is from the mci 102 or 96 A3 you should look at an video of the mcimc12 because greyhound lines Inc was the only one that buy or lease those mcimc12 buses
thanks for referring me here
I spotted European road signage out the windows. Where is it filmed?
Filmed on 3 December 2016 in Purfleet, which is to the east of London.
I would like to see it on a motorway run.
That's the old school dog.
I forgot what these coaches sounded like
Pretty cool this classic coach, isn't. ^_^
That's a MC-12
Nope. 12 has modernized interior.
Also different headlights, tail/brake/turn lights and a bigger a/c condenser door for the 134a freon. And what you can't see, the better suspension and air bag system from the 96A3.
Sadly with lack of govt help, bus companies in USA won't survive for much longer... :(
They need to bring this style back with the same type of motor.... cause the buses of today (vanhool/provost are trash af