flossman Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I saw it mentioned earlier in this thread that the destination signs on the 5400s are Luminators. However, the shot of the front sign looks a lot like the Hanover sign that is on 5318. Are the 5400s actually Luminators (just a much higher resolution version), or are they Hanovers? It looks like, instead of the Gen 4 signs, they're using the Titan signs, which have a resolution of 24 x 200. Just a guess, though. I haven't exactly popped open a 5400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 It looks like, instead of the Gen 4 signs, they're using the Titan signs, which have a resolution of 24 x 200. Just a guess, though. I haven't exactly popped open a 5400. From the Hanover literature, it appear that their Deric or Eric operator control panels look quite different from the others, and say Hanover Displays on them, so if those boxes are not covered over, that should tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossman Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 From the Hanover literature, it appear that their Deric or Eric operator control panels look quite different from the others, and say Hanover Displays on them, so if those boxes are not covered over, that should tell. I thought the specs on the 5400s said they stuck with Luminator, but I could be wrong. Either way, the higher resolution is pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossman Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Out of curiosity, what lines have the XD40s been on most often? I've yet to ride one, and I have a day off, a bus pass, time to kill, and a massive amount of transit nerdiness, so I may head downtown to try and catch one of them for a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 23, BlueLine & 19 as of late, KK is getting the 1st orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkebusfan88 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Best bet is on the south side as only a handful of KK routes go Downtown. Maybe hang out near KK & Mitchell if you're trying to catch one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossman Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Best bet is on the south side as only a handful of KK routes go Downtown. Maybe hang out near KK & Mitchell if you're trying to catch one. That really makes me sound creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Trust, I've seen them more Frequently serving the 19 & 23/Blueline. Best bet is to catch one at the 23/Blueline Terminal @ 69/Alder (68th-Greenfield) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossman Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Well, they're running 5404 on the 33 today as run 102. I just chanced to see it as I was walking up Vliet, so I might hop it downtown just for kicks when it's the next bus to head downtown. It's only a 2 block walk south to the layover point, so why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Saw 5404 on the 33 driving home from work around 11:00 pm, Looks very nice at night. I telling you, MCTS has one of the best looking bus fleets out. They look very expensive & ahead of their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 seems there are no 5400's being assinged to any rt's this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Some more info.. 5318 no longer has the Hanover sing in it it has been changed to a luminater sign just like the other 5300's have. KK no longer has any 4400's. And now some 4600's are being sent to FDL. The main problem with the 5400's is the interlock system With some buses having to be shut off and restated to get the bus to move after making a pickup. I have Driven 5405 and 5412 and had no problem with the bus I like the 5400's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I remember 4625 through 4639 starting their tenue at FDL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkebusfan88 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah I've been on the 5400's 4 times now and each time it seemed like the drivers really had to pump on the brake to get the bus going. A couple times it took a few pumps and a few seconds. I saw a 5400 out this morning from a distance on Route 51. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTSfan_90 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I remember 4625 through 4639 starting their tenue at FDLMe too. The first time I rode on a 4600 was on the Rt. 23 (4636), except we had to do a bus change and I think they gave the driver a bus in the 4000s or 4100s. I also remember 4600 & 4601 being the only two assigned at FDL at one point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTSfan_90 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I feel so behind. I have YET to see a 5400, let alone ride one. I miss seeing my buses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossman Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Caught 5405 on the 33 last night. I feel so sorry for my friend dealing with me geeking out! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkebusfan88 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Looks like FB is starting to recieve 5400's as I saw 5430 on Route 12 downtown today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossman Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I just saw both 5430 and 5431 doing the 76 today. Finally, I'll sometimes be able to ride the Xcelsiors on the route I use the most! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroShadow Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Caught one while riding to the State Fair in August. Loved every second of it. Of course, I went back to my car at College Avenue in a 4700, and the thing still had pop to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Bus 5438 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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