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Archive News Footage: MDTA Debuts the 7000-Series Flxibles (June 25, 1987)
Let's take a flashback to the heart of the sparkling, neon-tastic, glittery, Miami Vice-influenced and Punky-Powered 1980s. On Thursday, June 25, 1987, Miami's Metro-Dade Transit Agency held a public unveiling for their newly acquired 7000-series Flxible Metros. Being of the Metro "B" variant, and equipped with Cummins L10 engines and Voith D863 transmissions, these beautiful coaches of my childhood served MDTA tirelessly for 15 years, until their retirement on July 31, 2002. The first MDTA bus I rode on was one of these (7004, on route 1 in October 1994) as well as the first I drove as a Bus Operator (7066, on route 28, on June 18, 2001).
This is archived news footage from both Miami's then-CBS affiliate WTVJ/channel 4, as well as Miami's ABC affiliate, WPLG/channel 10, of the festivities held outside County Hall on that hot summer day. This was the day after the beloved entertainment star Jackie Gleason, who had portrayed New York City bus driver Ralph Kramden in "The Honeymooners", had passed away. If he had been in better health, I bet "The Great One" would've participated in this somehow.
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Hello, 2025! (Dadeland North, early January 1, 2025)
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With 2025 about 45 minutes old here in Miami, I decided to take a walk around my neighborhood, which is dominated by the Dadeland North Metrorail Station, and check out what transit sights were visible. Metrorail was operating on a roughly 15-minute headway until 2am, as MDT has traditionally done on NYE to get revelers home safe. Metromover was also open til 2am. At 2am, all stations closed to...
Riding the Short-Lived Jackson West Branch of Route 73 (Jan. 4, 2024)
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Almost exactly 1 year ago, I rode a northbound 73 the full midday length, from the Dadeland North to Okeechobee Metrorail Stations. The main objective of the ride was to see the new branch that was added along NW 25th Street to serve the new Jackson West Medical Center, which had been served by the 238 before that route was eliminated by the unBetter Bus Network. When the unBBN detonated on Nov...
Engine Recording: LSF 0529 (ex-Madison County Transit 3001) on Route 272 (Dec. 27, 2024)
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This is a full-route recording of Limousines of South Florida bus 0529, a 2010 Gillig 29 footer that was delivered new to Madison County (Illinois) Transit as their 3001, working Miami-Dade Transit's contracted route 272 (Sunset MAX, formerly Sunset KAT) from the West Kendall Terminal to the Dadeland North Metrorail Station on the evening of December 27th, 2024. The 272 has been contracted to t...
Throwback: Miami Metrobus, October 1990 (On the Job, Archived News Footage)
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Once again, the wonderful Wolfson Archives website (www.wolfsonarchives.org) brings memories to life for those of us who grew up with the buses of yesteryear. This footage was shot by Miami's ABC affiliate TV station, WPLG/channel 10, in late October (or maybe early November) 1990, along Biscayne Boulevard around NE 15th Street, in the area of the Omni International Mall, but years before the O...
Slide Show: MDT Metrobus Holiday Season Pics (2000-2024)
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Here's a fast (and I do mean, VERY FAST) selection of Metrobus photos that I and a few friends (@miamidadetransit9918 , Lo Key, and "Cookie Monster") have taken around Christmas time each year. Christmas in Miami is, to say the least, a unique experience given how absolutely bonkers this town is and the tropical climate. This covers almost a full quarter century, from my old print shots of Dece...
Philly Phiday! (Philadelphia, Friday December 13, 2024)
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As part of my annual "Christmas Cheer" trip to New York City, on December 13th, I took a side trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Public transportation in Philly is handled primarily by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), with New Jersey Transit (NJT) and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) operating additional cross-border services from the neighboring st...
Video Bus Ride Aboard MTA Bus Co. 6283 on Route Q70 SBS
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Join me for a ride on the "LaGuardiaLink", route Q70 SBS, which connects LaGuardia Airport with the 74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue subway station and the Woodside LIRR station. A lack of traffic made this a quick ride, not much more than 10 minutes. We travel up Broadway to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, then down the BQE to the Grand Central Parkway and into the airport. When traffic isn't a ma...
FDNY Engine 26 at an EMS Call (Dec. 13th, 2024)
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While I was having breakfast (at the Tick Tock Diner in Midtown, HIGHLY recommended!), I noticed EMS units pulling up to the McDonalds across from the diner, on 8th Avenue just north of West 34th Street. An EMS Chief also arrived, along with Engine Company 26. I'm not 100% sure what happened but based on the McDonalds security guard's animated movements while describing the situation, it sounds...
FDNY Tower Ladder 31 Responding (Dec. 12, 2024)
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Having a free day in New York City, on this cold and windy Thursday I decided to chill in the South Bronx for a while. For the fire buff in me, no visit to this part of the galaxy is complete without walking by the legendary FDNY firehouse on Intervale Avenue and East 169th Street, that houses Engine Company 82 and Ladder Company 31. When I was a teenager, I read "Report From Engine Company 82"...
Throwback: South Dade Busway Opening Day News Reports (Feb. 3, 1997)
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Here is a pair of news reports from Miami's ABC affiliated station, WPLG/channel 10, concerning the opening day of passenger service on the South Dade Busway. Reporters Peter D'Oench and Liz Cho examine the major event from all angles, including, yes, the perspective of the hated motorist that had so much to say about some new inconveniences heaped upon them. Such is life, LOL1997. Enjoy these ...
The Ghosts of MDT Past (November 25, 2021)
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On Monday, November 25, 2024, another batch of service changes took effect. The most significant reversal of a bad Better Bus Network decision took place, as route 32 was restored to its historic terminus at the Omni Terminal. Unfortunately, it still isn't deviating off NW 20th Street to service the massive Civic Center (now called UHealth/Jackson Station) district that includes Jackson Memoria...
Engine Recording: 09105 on Route 14 (Feb. 8, 2024)
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This is a condensed 10 minute recording of Miami-Dade Transit's 2010 NABI 40LFW Hybrid 09105, working an eastbound route 14 towards Mount Sinai Hospital on Miami Beach. The total ground covered is from Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue to 41st Street and Alton Road. In the early morning it's about a 14 minute ride, with pauses at red lights that comes out to 10 minutes of audio. For best resul...
Video Bus Ride Aboard MDT 09105 on Route 14 (Feb. 8, 2024)
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In look through a backlog of half-finished stuff on my existing, and now glitchy video making program before I switch, I found this completed video from last February that I never finalized, because of constant error messages I got during the saving process. In order to finally get this one put in the can, I had to downgrade the quality from 4K to Full HD. It sucks, but at least it's completed,...
Eliminated Routes tribute 3
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After a very long down period, and 3 days after the 1st anniversary of the rollout of the unBetter Bus Network, here is part 3 of my tribute to the many bus routes that were eliminated by this ill-conceived mess. One year in, the Better Bus Network has led to widespread passenger disgruntlement and disgust. An ongoing bus shortage that began at the end of January has poured unwanted fuel onto t...
Classic Audio: 9919 on Route 208 (October 26, 2018)
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Classic Audio: 9919 on Route 208 (October 26, 2018)
Throwback: A Ride on Paris RER Line E (Oct. 15, 2019)
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Throwback: A Ride on Paris RER Line E (Oct. 15, 2019)
Anti-Better Bus Network Memes for Service Cut Hating T....
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Anti-Better Bus Network Memes for Service Cut Hating T....
One Summer Saturday Evening (20214, July 13, 2024)
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One Summer Saturday Evening (20214, July 13, 2024)
05128 Returns (June 7, 2024)
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05128 Returns (June 7, 2024)
Go Home, Bussy, You're dRuMk (20208, May 24, 2024)
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Go Home, Bussy, You're dRuMk (20208, May 24, 2024)
Throwback: Dauphiné-Lacassagne Tram Station in Lyon, France (Oct. 18, 2019)
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Throwback: Dauphiné-Lacassagne Tram Station in Lyon, France (Oct. 18, 2019)
MDT (Miami Duck Tales) (March 10, 2024)
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MDT (Miami Duck Tales) (March 10, 2024)
Eliminated Routes Tribute 2
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Eliminated Routes Tribute 2
Tornado Warned Storm in Miami (February 4, 2024)
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Tornado Warned Storm in Miami (February 4, 2024)
The Saddest Bus Terminal That Ever Lived (The Omni, Jan. 30, 2024)
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The Saddest Bus Terminal That Ever Lived (The Omni, Jan. 30, 2024)
FDNY Engine 305 Responding on Queens Boulevard (Dec. 16, 2023)
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FDNY Engine 305 Responding on Queens Boulevard (Dec. 16, 2023)
The World's Largest Cruise Ship Arriving in Miami, as Filmed from a Miami Metrobus
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The World's Largest Cruise Ship Arriving in Miami, as Filmed from a Miami Metrobus
Tribute to Routes Eliminated by the UN-Better Bus Network, Part 1 (Routes 10 - 46)
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Tribute to Routes Eliminated by the UN-Better Bus Network, Part 1 (Routes 10 - 46)
Throwback: Happy New Year 2019
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Throwback: Happy New Year 2019

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  • @john2011jb
    @john2011jb 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    9104 is parted out and retired it also had a white rear destination sign

  • @Wolfff11
    @Wolfff11 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's ultra night again 🎉

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT ปีที่แล้ว

    Apologies for the video being a bit buggy, my video program seemed to be acring up

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT ปีที่แล้ว

    Update: The station opened at 5am on Monday, October 16th. A formal dedication ceremony was held later that morning.

  • @weirdscenepastelbunny
    @weirdscenepastelbunny ปีที่แล้ว

    attention passengers *BANG*

  • @alvit123
    @alvit123 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:30 Has Anyone Noticed In The Background You Can Kinda Hear A Railroad Crossing

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT ปีที่แล้ว

      Tri-Rail operates directly below that station. CSX freights also go through there.

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made one mistake in my rush to make my self-imposed Noon upload deadline, the 09100 series coach is actually 09109, not 06. The 09109 was recently withdrawn from service, too. Lots of great bus catches in this.

  • @manasesobando7823
    @manasesobando7823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Route 204

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made a slight mistake at 1:45 as we were actually at Madison and 28th, walking back to 26th after that. I spent about 35 minutes there waiting for the BxM4C, and a couple people were already at the stop when we got there. A testament to either normal demand, or fare-free-induced demand. Either way, the route makes for a pleasant alternative to taking the 4 train to the number 20 or 21 bus, provided that you're willing to sit through the crawling traffic on the Major Deegan (which typically clears up past the Cross Bronx Expressway, I-95, going northbound).

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because of an oversight while I was compiling this video, the last of the long train clips does repeat. Sorry about that!

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    26:54 04121 deadheading back to the garage after finishing up an evening rish hour tripper on the 87. It would be retired less than 3 weeks later.

  • @sandrajanethcastillomartin8450
    @sandrajanethcastillomartin8450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vggjiygctghvyv gu

  • @allanegleston4931
    @allanegleston4931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like the people/ bus/ tram bridge . nice touch.

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The bridge being walkable is the best part. Get some exercise while enjoying the hobby at the same time.

  • @sherrystraw4386
    @sherrystraw4386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I find out the balance on my hop card how much money is left on it

  • @SuperWorldRailFanProductions
    @SuperWorldRailFanProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you are wondering what that whistle noise is, it's the yard buzzer.

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT ปีที่แล้ว

      It's typically used by trains entering a station on the opposite track.

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Apologies for the glaring typo I made in the production logo card at the end 🤦‍♂️ lol

  • @R262SubwayCar1
    @R262SubwayCar1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now we have to deal with the Starcraft

  • @timosha21
    @timosha21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a train I approve seeing my siblings in action

  • @raytylicki9001
    @raytylicki9001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like Southern used autos no rust only one owner

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still no rust, but these cars have been heavily graffitied since I filmed this. They're still there as of December 22, 2021.

  • @lazarolopez8710
    @lazarolopez8710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now it’s back home at CE doing a route L

  • @tcfa9516
    @tcfa9516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elizabeth wants MAX light rail, Portland Streetcar, and a replica trolley! Elizabeth is Tylan's sister!

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know a TylER, by chance?

    • @brycewilliams7777
      @brycewilliams7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know Tyler, Tylan, and Elizabeth. Sarah is Brandon's sister.

  • @xoxxobob61
    @xoxxobob61 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video of Miami's Mass transit.

  • @itsdad0c
    @itsdad0c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video!

  • @Oscar-fg8kt
    @Oscar-fg8kt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buen video. Gracias.

  • @busprowler
    @busprowler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep it up, brother! Miami-Dade is beautiful (from atop).

  • @centredoorplugsthornton4112
    @centredoorplugsthornton4112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What now and what next for Metrorail Budd cars? Transit museum? Another metro system? The Hershey Electric lines in Cuba?

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish! They're available for any transit museum to take as long as they pay the transportation costs, MDT will prep them for transport though.

    • @raytylicki9001
      @raytylicki9001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So they still work anyone want to start a new metro system on a shoesyring

  • @DyliVgamer
    @DyliVgamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I usted to be un miami metrorail

  • @bossasfk5809
    @bossasfk5809 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me: Train! Metro: No im leaving Me: Wait no come awwwww : ((((

  • @amandayoung9116
    @amandayoung9116 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:30 Type 5/4

  • @HueyRailfanning
    @HueyRailfanning 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember seeing these test in March 2018 as well, and another train got cancelled because of it

  • @iliketrains1233
    @iliketrains1233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now it is a NE bus

  • @franktoledo896
    @franktoledo896 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how to get

  • @lazarolopez8710
    @lazarolopez8710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When it will run out of Central it was a frequent flyer on the J

  • @miamidadetransit9918
    @miamidadetransit9918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    03199 has a very quiet engine

  • @miamidadetransit9918
    @miamidadetransit9918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    May The 9900s Rest In Peace

  • @miamidadetransit9918
    @miamidadetransit9918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scrapped September 24,2020

  • @FernandoZavalaTAT
    @FernandoZavalaTAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:49 bus starts to move

  • @brennanbussell2035
    @brennanbussell2035 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you know that there is a station in boston called gov ctr

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. Been there and bought a souvenir fridge magnet too lol.

  • @paulmoreno6279
    @paulmoreno6279 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏 👍 😉

  • @paulmoreno6279
    @paulmoreno6279 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @paulmoreno6279
    @paulmoreno6279 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍 👏

  • @ivandharmawan
    @ivandharmawan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! Can this train delivery go to Airport? And how much the cost?

    • @ericyoung1478
      @ericyoung1478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ivan Dharmawan This line does go to/come from the airport. And it costs $2.50

    • @ivandharmawan
      @ivandharmawan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericyoung1478 Thank you so much!

    • @ericyoung1478
      @ericyoung1478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ivandharmawan You are welcome. :)

  • @elirosen1391
    @elirosen1391 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, that thunderclap is making quite an impact. Just listen to all those car horns going wild in the distance. Is that normal down in Florida?

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, typical summertime thunderstorms. This bolt just happened to hit real close. If I had kept recording as I boarded the train a minute later, you would've heard an even louder clap of thunder.

  • @FireAlarmHowTooGuy
    @FireAlarmHowTooGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you know this bus was being removed from service after completing the route it was doing?

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was tipped off about 2 days in advance that February 7th would be the last day for the 9900 series, and I knew this trip on the 204 was the last trip of this particular run before it returned to the garage.

  • @lo838
    @lo838 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's weird the first four new cars 301-304 still have not entered service yet

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're being used as testbed cars for new components while they keep trying to figure out the ATO system issues. They're probably gonna be the last cars to go into service, ironically.

    • @lo838
      @lo838 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FernandoZavalaTAT man I just saw some budd cars i haven't seen in a while cars 183-184 & 231-232 crazy because i haven't seen 183 and 184 since 2017. Tought they might have retired it . Unfortunately it was an out of service train

  • @elirosen1391
    @elirosen1391 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That little musical cue knocks me out. Does it make that sound every time a Metrorail train approaches? And is it just as Dadeland North or systemwide?

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sounds when trains approach as well as when pre-recorded announcements play (service advisories, elevator/escalator outages, etc). It is systemwide, and it was rolled out on Metromover around 2017.

    • @elirosen1391
      @elirosen1391 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FernandoZavalaTAT how about that? And how about that storm? Listen to that car alarm going off in the background. They must be pretty brutal down there. I can only imagine how many ships have gone down off the Miami coast and never risen again; the Cyclops, Witchcraft, Flight 19, the list goes on.

  • @blahblah24681357
    @blahblah24681357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool video

  • @johnnynoel1978
    @johnnynoel1978 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The new one sounds like a fire alarm

  • @MrMelgibstein
    @MrMelgibstein 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Miami won't be getting an extension to the Metrorail.Instead they got suckered into another busway.Yes folks ,the 1.5 billion dollars Miami Dade collected for the metrorail will not go for metrorail expansion.Most of the people who are affected are black ,Perrine,Goulds ,Florida City ,Homestead,Cutler Ridge. Up north ,up 27th ave ,all the way to Miami Gardens ,all the way to the county line.Suckered again...........Great Video.

    • @FernandoZavalaTAT
      @FernandoZavalaTAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      27th Avenue will happen at some point because the state did the consulting instead of the (previous) county government. But I'm very unhappy that the south end is stuck with a glorified Busway beautification project instead of a proper rail expansion.

  • @OregonBuildingRailfan
    @OregonBuildingRailfan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cascades Station is my favorite on the Red line because the Railroad Crossing E-Bell rings the whole time until the gate goes up.