Ex-LACMTA Neoplan # 1189

[High Quality Video] - This is a 1987 ( not 1989 ) Neoplan AN440A-3. This bus has a Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC engine & a 3 speed Allison V731 transmission. This bus was retired from the SCRTD/LACMTA fleet in 2001.

MAN< I wish that Neoplan will return for production.

[@WMATAvids]

DAMM!!! You was flooring it! lol i like the way it sounded when you was making them turns.

[@ea90744]

yes it was. from what I remember, I think it was a 102A3 with a DD8V71

[@ea90744]

I remember riding these buses on the D18 express lines like the 439, 444, 445. Once in a while, you'd see one on the 446/447 ... and even the 60 line. Those were the days. I believe this particular unit spent the last days out of Division 9.

I wish Chicago CTA or Pace had Neoplans.

They closed their production in 2006. I believe New Jersey Transit, Boston MBTA or Bee Line NY has the last orders of Neoplan Artics.

[@MetroLinerXLZ]

What would be way cooler is if this bus had a take off similar to Long Beach #9317 mixed with the deep, mean yet smooth rumble of that exhaust pipe.

[@ea90744]

haha man you are waaay overdue. Youve been in NYC too long man. Cant wait for your arrival. Thanks for the comments.

[@MetroLinerXLZ]

And Neoplan is no longer in business due to that. Right now, they're only making parts for Neoplan buses until about 2021 as required.

[@ea90744]

@knightclassic1 - they retired these around 2001-2002

[@ea90744]

LACMTA used to have a lot of diesel Neoplans from 1983, 84, and these ( '87 )

[@TheTransitMan123]

LMAO!!!!!! I am going to ride with you THIS YEAR!!! I've spent WAY too much time with MTA New York City Transit. I need this!!! LMAO at you!!! Nice video!

[@MetroLinerXLZ]

Dude, you were damn sure bobble-heading at around 1:38; apparently, that section of road is (as some say) "geeked up".

[@ThesimulationSyndacate]

Pittsburgh has the last order. December of 2005 was the last order of Neoplan artics delivered.

[@ea90744]

sounded great too

[@w5pda]

A curiosity....although the v730 is listed as a three speed, there's a stretch where I can hear three distinct up-shifts, which in some instances would be indicative of a four speed. Is there a "hidden" gear in the v730, or are my ears playing tricks on me?

[@rts9100]

This one is better than that 9317......

[@theangryYouTube]

Drivers with physical impairments which affect their ability to safely operate CMVs according to their medical examiners, or with missing limbs (e.g., a hand or finger, an arm, foot or leg), are required to obtain SPE certificates. How did you get a SPE with a missing right leg? you have never answer my question

[@rts9100]

yeah it did. I never got into Neoplans like that but i didnt think that they would have a 6V92/Allison V730 setup in them........im into my RTSs and New Flyers.......i need to ride with some1 with ur foot lol!!!!! NYC as fell off bigtime

[@brownbrownson]

are any of the buses using a Series 50?

These sound like Flxible Metros and MCI Classics.

[@ea90744]

Its retired. Dont need a farebox

[@ThesimulationSyndacate]

Did you like driving this bus?

[@ea90744]

-TSA ?

[@newyorkfan16]

this sounds v731 to me

[@rts9100]

I really dont like them too much!!!

[@ea90744]

Read FMCSA Rule 391.49