The Answer
Amid much speculation, the next 4200 series coach has been rolled out...
4245 (global max!) was spotted Sunday afternoon on Broadway headed back to Atlantic Base, aparrently after a morning tripper.
On another note, where is the 4200 series today? I've seen many 4000's. Why is it that some days the 4200's are out in force, but other days not at all? Is Metro preparing the final role-out that will replace the 4000's for good?
What is the meaning?
New coach spotted! Last night I spotted the #4228 for the first time, northbound on route 49, just before 6:30pm at Broadway and Thomas. I later confirmed the spot while enjoying a cocktail on Pine. So now we've spotted #4200-4214, 4228, and 4240...is this some sort of "Lost"-esque numbers game? Are multiples of 14 important? Is there a Poisson regression model that can help us predict the next coach? Why does Metro mess with us like this?!
How many options can you spot?
A morning in the life
It's been a slow 2006 for Multiple O. No new coaches after the randomness of the #4240. No major mishaps. Therefore, I've decided to tell you about a typical morning for me.
I left my house after checking mybus.org thinking that I'd be right on time for the next 49 to campus. I got to Broadway Video and saw the 4001 Rogue go by me. (This is a typical problem with mybus.org...they are always TOO right. The Chicago-style bus rider in me still does not trust any bus to actually come on time.) As it is well-known, I do not run for the bus so I waited. The next 49 was #4214 which was pleasing to me since the 4200s are far less fetid than the 4000s. I pulled out the Local section of my Seattle Times and read about pedestrian deaths in Seattle. Did you know that ~2% of these deaths are due to running for the bus?! (Looks like my philosophy saves lives.) I got to school, perused the blogosphere and found out that the Kidd Valley Rest-rent on 15th is closing. This is a sad day for the seasoned drivers of the 43.
an historic coach
I recently came across a spot of a former Red Rose Transit coach now in use in Brooklyn NYC! This model is from the series that MAN rode to high school in Lancaster PA circa 1995!!!
43 Never
151Never, I just learned the wisdom behind your name: sometimes its best to narrow down multiple options with respect to routes you might take. With all respect due to Smile43, I must say I find the 43 route to be rarelly useful. One reason is the lack of variety in coaches. Why is the 4200 series not common on this route? I must say I'm disappointed in the lack of new coaches spotted in 2006. Maybe Metro should roll out 4215 - 4239 on the 43 route. Then I might change my mind.
White Door
A totally new color scheme has emerged recently! Coach 4022, which is one of the rare blue and yellow M*A*N's has been spotted recently with half of its rear doors painted white. It looks like metro had to do some mix-n-match repair work!
