ChicagoBus.org: Chicago 7300-series MAN Articulated

[Stamolka1986]

I use to love these kind of buses when I was a little girl back in the mid 90s. My grandma (rip I msis you so much) hated them because of their accordion design, worried that they'll fall apart in the street. LOL.

[qwandiddy]

@Stamolka1986 7500s weren't that much of difference as far as fall apart.

[MsCarlaDenise]

I HATE DA BUS PERIOD.!

[qwandiddy]

Yeah, I miss them so much on #14-Jeffery Express/ 147 Outer Drive Exp/ 156- LaSalle.

[Alfonzia18]

now thats classic 

[qwandiddy]

That bus on video was probably working #14-Jeffery Express because they were turning from Michigan to Madison going west toward Elevated CTA "Ls".

[panamcunard]

I been wondering what type engines these buses have, V8 or six cilinders?

[6V92TA]

i believe they are powered by the MAN 2466,which is a straight 6. You wont catch many buses now n days with V8s unless they have either the Detroit Diesel 8V92 or the 8V71N.

[garginshmunkle]

They were all retired by 2005.

[garginshmunkle]

Because Seattle has milder winters and more money to maintain its buses, the second-hand MANs were the logical choice to hold the CTA over until the new articulateds were delivered.

[garginshmunkle]

These are 1982 MAN articulateds from Seattle. They were originally more expensive than the ones purchased by the CTA, and have much nicer seats, superior electronics, and a rear designation sign. The problem with CTA's 1983 MAN articulateds was that after so many harsh winters bouncing around on Lake Shore Drive, the articulations were ripping and the buses needed new engines.

[qwandiddy]

@garginshmunkle I agree but I only like the engine noise on the CTAs regional 7100s better than 7300s, but I love them both way better than crappy 7500s. I'm glad that 7500s are gone but kinda miss them alittle bit but hey. But I do agree that Seattles were seem more expensive than CTAs. But did 7300s had A/C when operated in Seattle?

[busrailfan]

@qwandiddy - Nope. Seattle's MAN Articulated buses did not have A/C.

[Frankensteinchen]

Nice bus

@Jayayess1190:

I made a movie about buses in Munich, here you can find real MAN buses. Search for "city buses munich" and you'll find part 1 (/watch?v=qo_4cxJRa4E) and part 2 (/watch?v=R_miml7foT8).

[newflyer500]

Great video looking forward to seeing more of these buses and more cta buses. I wonder with year are these buses and if they are still running. cta should have them rebuilt and kept in servive 7 more years.

[qwandiddy]

I agree, I cannot stand those NABI 7500s, They are too jumpy and break down more often than TMC 4400s, They could last less than 7300s MANs. I mean I dont think NABIs are making it by 2011.

[bonnevillessei]

only the Pace Nabi's are making it.

[qwandiddy]

@bonnevillessei Pace needs to start ordering Orion VII Generations before their Orion VIs retirement. Keep Orions alive at Pace. Pace been involved with Orion Industry for over 22 years now since 8700s (1988 Orion Is) entered service.

[lpcmidst128]

Those are neat buses, it looks just like the SF Muni used to have (1984 MAN SG310) except with 3 doors probably different model. Are those buses still in service?

[rdj0690]

No. the MUNI coaches 6000-6099 MAN buses were replaced in 2002 and 2003 with Neoplans 6200-6299 and 6400 series Artics.

All MAN coaches had a flat (pancake) 6cyl by MAN and some kinda MAN or Voith (replacement) Trans.

[B58PMCSA]

ZF transmission, possibly?

[baul104]

Usually, the MAN coach buses has the Renk Doromat 874 automatic transmission if I'm not mistaken...

[Jayayess1190]

Please post more MAN buses