Community Coach HD 60fps: Riding 2016 MCI D4500CT 17017 on Route 77 (Whippany to NYC) 12/3/16
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EDIT; ride on the head-end of 17006 on 77X from NYC to Morristown (full line): • Community Coach HD 60f...
Welcome aboard Community Coach route 77. Our bus today is brand new 2016 MCI D4500CT 17017, as we ride from Whippany (near the beginning of the line in Morristown) to Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. This was my first time on one of the new motorcoaches that will soon be replacing the bulk of the old MCI fleet that dates back to the early 2000s.
I have to say that I was quite impressed with the smoothness of the updated powertrain, which is a Cummins ISX12 (425 hp and 1450 lbft torque) with Cummins C-brake (jake brake) mated to an Allison B500 Gen V 6-speed transmission. The updated engine brake software makes stops much smoother; instead of the jake brake being constantly set to a specific level of output, the brake output varies depending on how far the brake pedal is depressed by the bus operator. This means that there is more constant and active blending of the engine brake and the air brakes.
The Cummins ISX engine shares some auditory similarities with, but doesn't sound exactly like the old Detroit Diesel Series 60; the quality of the base is a bit throatier with the Cummins. Additionally, you can hear the variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) adjusting as the engine returns to idle speed. To hear more of this powertrain, go here: • Community Coach HD [Au... .
The seats were also of a different quality; the cushions do not sink as far down, but instead stay firm at the points where you want your body to be supported. Overall, I can say that I'm looking forward to the bulk of the 1100+ order coming in to replace the old MCIs on NJT and Lakeland (among other carriers). Enjoy the ride =)
![Lakeland Bus Lines HD 60fps: Riding 2017 MCI D4500CT 17195 [Parsippany to New York] 7/29/17](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/N4eK7FxNIXM/mqdefault.jpg)
![Lakeland Bus Lines HD 60fps: Riding 2017 MCI D4500CT 17195 [Parsippany to New York] 7/29/17](/img/tr.png)
Rode this bus for the first time a couple of days ago. I’m very impressed with how smooth these buses are. The only difference from this ride is that I was dropped off outside of the terminal instead of inside.
Great video of the new MCI D4500CT. Can't wait to see one of the massive 1000+ MCI D4500CT in Philly soon that NJ Transit has ordered.
Absolutely amazing.
Nice man the sounds on this bus almost blinds in with the d4000 but I like these
the bus looks similar to the new busses that the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County(METRO) received in 2014 & 2016. I love these busses.
I APPROVE!!!! #WaytoGo
I've done that filming my self getting on to a bus
Community really capped these though. Most are already at 60mph top speed.
I didn't have my GPS phone on me, so I couldn't verify the highway speeds, but it didn't really seem over 60, to be honest. Maybe 65 at the most.
17006 is still good for 70 mph. Just rode it on 77X today.
What???????????? I thought the photos that I saw were photoshopped, but this??? WOW!
nice. when are they going to release the Raritan line on train sim
lol no one's even working on that right now...
Fan Railer oh when are they?
No clue
Fan Railer oh OK
It's actually a 2017 bus - I checked the VIN and the year code is H.
2005dave all 17000s are 2017s
a lot is delayed and they do it in winter... bad service... change drivers many of them need indefinite vacations... thanks
Dang 60-65mph it should do at least 75-80mph
Lakeland's will.
They are 425hp
The option order announcement spec says differently, but then again, that may not be up to date.
Fan Railer direct spec sheets from penn plaza are as 425hp
Ok. Not surprised there's a difference lol. 1450 lbft is correct?
Fan Railer yeah that still correct