MTA Bus Company: 2006 Orion VII OG Diesel Conversion Bus 3563 On The Q60 Bus Route (FULL RIDE)

Seen here is a ride I took on a 2006 Orion VII OG [Original Generation] Diesel Conversion bus (formerly powered by Diesel-Electric Hybrid), numbered 3563, under the MTA (MTA Bus Company), in operation on the East Midtown 2nd Avenue via Queens Boulevard bound Q60 bus route from 67th Avenue in Forest Hills, Queens, NY to 63rd Drive in Rego Park, Queens, NY via Queens Boulevard. This is the only time I have ever ridden on this very unique Orion VII Original Generation bus in person other than just seeing it from the exterior view a few times! Taken on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Manufacturer: Orion Bus Industries (OBI)
Model: Orion VII (07.501) [OG - Original Generation]
Bus Type: Conventional Transit Configuration Bus
Length: 40 Feet & 10.5 Inches (12.4587 Meters)
Width: 102 Inches (25908 Meters)
Height: 118.5 Inches (3.0099 Meters)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 42,540 Pounds (19,295.819 Kilograms)
Overhang: 86.5 Inches (2.1971 Meters) [Front], 118 Inches (2.9972 Meters) [Rear]
Wheelbase: 286 Inches (7.2644 Meters)
Turning Radius: 29.8 Inches - 43.3 Inches (0.75692 Meters - 1.09982 Meters)
Step Height: 14.5 Inches (0.3683 Meters) [Front], 11 Inches (0.2794 Meters) [Rear]
Floor Height: 15.5 Inches (0.3937 Meters)
Floor Type: Semi-Low Floor
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: Cummins EPA 2007 ISL - 8.9 Liters, 280 Horsepower
Transmission: Allison World B400R WTEC III
Seating: 34 - Irwin i300 Model With Padded Fabric Inserts
Destination Signs: Luminator Titan (Front), Luminator Horizon (Right Side & Rear)
Axles: ArvinMeritor FH946 16,500 Pounds (Front), ArvinMeritor 61163 28,600 Pounds (Rear)
Suspension: Full Air Ride
Brakes: "S" Cam Drum, Auto Slack Adjusters
Tire Size: 305/70 R 22.5
HVAC: Thermo King (Rear Mount); 108.000 BTU [AC], 95.000 BTU [Heat], 59.000 BTU [Defroster]
Electrical System: Solid State Multiplex 24 Volts
Doors: Slide Glide, 36.5 Inches [Front & Rear]
Ramp: Flip Out, 32 Inches X 44 Inches [Front Entrance]
Fuel Tank Capacity: 125 US Gallons (473.176 Liters)
Model Year: 2006
Year Built: 2006

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