I was a bus mechanic from 1985-1991, these busses were some of the best built. Models that followed starting with the 96-A2, 96A3 is when quality suffered. Greyhound even asked for the MC9 to be reinstated to their fleet, then known as the MC12 identified by the square headlights and quad style rear light cluster, some equipped with the anemic Detroit Diesel Series 50 four stroke 4 cylinder engine. The sound of the propulsion team in this bus video harks back to the glory days DD 6V-92/Allison transmission. What I found remarkable is the lack of noise from the coach, either it is a low mileage unit, or the roads being driven are glass smooth.
@tipsandtrips7519
4 жыл бұрын
Andy Pittman, Were you there when Greyhound merged with Trailways Inc.?
@driverj4500
6 жыл бұрын
I used to love hearing that 6v92 and that Allison automatic as a child, and loved hearing them as an adult driving buses with that engine and transmission combination. I really loved hearing that downshift before stopping.
@tipsandtrips7519
4 жыл бұрын
David Thomas, AGREED! 🙋♂️💯
@samuelrodriguez4342
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@Trashman702
6 жыл бұрын
Why does this sound so damn good to all us bus fans ? My goodness
@calvincrews3885
5 жыл бұрын
Because everything was built back then the quality was better and reliable and stronger than these newer buses that don't have the same things you're not gonna get the same quality as the older buses did back then
@LeemWills
4 жыл бұрын
Because this is what a real engine suppose to sound like
@w5pda
4 жыл бұрын
Because when mated to the Allison HT-740, the Detroit 6V92 makes a sound that sings to your soul. The HT-740/8V71 combo does exactly the same for old farts like me ;-)
@w5pda
4 жыл бұрын
@@calvincrews3885 You've no idea how true your words are. To this day, there's a charter company in New York that still uses Eagles!
@Chesterbarnes1
3 жыл бұрын
Just a publicity stunt, working Greyhound Coaches never ever look this good externally because the executive are not bus enthusiasts just in for the money. Real bus enthusiasts should be at the executive level then and only then will you see maintenance production intensified, driver shortages and wages improved, quality drivers increases, and growth in Greyhound Service thru-out America increase
@greggmadsen4622
4 жыл бұрын
MC9...Definitely the workhorse of Greyhound for 3 decades. I love this coach and also the MC7! I miss the smell of those chemicals Greyhound used for the restroom.
@henryjohnson7822
4 жыл бұрын
I love the 7 also
@Trashman702
3 жыл бұрын
You ain’t lying. Man that was some good smelling shit
@Chesterbarnes1
2 жыл бұрын
What was the final verdict on the MC7s? They replaced the large troublesome Seniccrusers.
@brianfalzon6739
Жыл бұрын
That bus is beautiful
@busrailfan
6 жыл бұрын
OMG! Just the way I remember them with Allison Automatic transmissions and Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines!
@daniel022209
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!!
@tipsandtrips7519
7 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the MC-9!!!
@LeeDfined
3 жыл бұрын
As a 14.5 year Greyhound vet, but before that a child who was OBSESSED WITH these buses, this is exactly how I remember them. I actually messed my voice up grinding my throat to mimic the gear shifting.
@victordavis724
2 жыл бұрын
This is the hound use to get down. Back in day, riding the Greyhound from Detroit, Chicago and Sikeston Missouri. Love that sound and love the bus ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@kerrysmith5269
2 жыл бұрын
That 9 is sounding real good and strong I miss those them. Use to ride, drive and service them when I use to work for Greyhound in Richmond Virginia and Washington DC.
@EsotericDesi
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing sound... Thanks for uploading...
@daniel022209
4 жыл бұрын
Thinking of being on a old 1982 Neoplan AN440A Transliner with this same powertrain....ahh the memories of Detroit Diesel.
@seanmick3093
7 жыл бұрын
The MCI model 9 was my favorite highway coach to operate for charter companies, all with automatic transmissions. I liked the 8V71's as well as the 6V92's.
@driverj4500
6 жыл бұрын
I loved the 8v71 with that Allison 4 speed as well.
@Chesterbarnes1
3 жыл бұрын
What was the difference Sean Mick?
@seanmick3093
3 жыл бұрын
@@Chesterbarnes1 I believe the 8V71 Detroit diesel engine had a little more power than the 6V92, but the 6V92 had sufficient power as well.
@Chesterbarnes1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I didn't know, what engine is in the MCI 12, which was the last of that series model built, I wonder?
@Chesterbarnes1
3 жыл бұрын
Sean Mick what does it mean when we are told the coach is a two stroke engine?
@dejohn913
7 жыл бұрын
The Honda Accord of Buses Longest Lasting Buses. Period
@LeemWills
4 жыл бұрын
The Nissan of buses meaning the last long without work
@dejohn913
4 жыл бұрын
@@LeemWills Lol. Point Taken
@VOMMSpotter
5 жыл бұрын
amazing sound like music..
@marcusmcclain5433
7 жыл бұрын
God I miss that sound, thanks for posting this video it was very relax. please post more of this coach. thank you and subbed too.
@c.i.m.1600
2 жыл бұрын
Howdy, thanks for sharing, music to my ears. I was wondering if y'all might know when the last year an MCI was able to be ordered with a 2 Stroke? No one seems to know, (Or the last year for Prevosts) I think I'm more familiar with them being in the older 35' coaches, and the 40' however I thought I saw a 45' with an 8v92ta. We're there 45' offered with a 2 Stroke and if so, what was the last model(s) and years? Also I wasn't aware, but I was told MCI had 42' models? Many thanks in advance, much appreciated. Liked and subscribed 👍 Hmmm, speaking of the 2 strokes, a Wikipedia shows the Neoplan Jumbo Cruiser as being available with a 8v92ta or a 12v92ta, (the only v12 I've seen is the 12v71 in the MCI ScenicCruiser) I always thought a 12v92ta would be interesting 🤔 and wonder what transmission it was mated too. Well now that I'm on a More Power kick, maybe a custom midship mounted 24v71ta or 16v92ta, (mid ship mounted) A hill climb record, or sled pulling bus, lol
@wafflesandcarolina9344
2 жыл бұрын
I rode these all the time from Rochester to Canandaigua in Upstate New York all the time from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Wish I could ride it when I go to London in May :)
@Ayaki6166
2 жыл бұрын
I road MC9 on April 2004. oldschool looking style is nice.
@seanmick3093
7 жыл бұрын
The Pacific Bus Museum preserves an Ex Greyhound USA # 9049, which has the 6V92 Detroit Diesel, and the Allison Automatic, and I operated Mci model 9's with the 8V71, and the 6V92 for various charter companies.
@jamesfrommanitoba6363
5 жыл бұрын
I never got to drive an automatic MC9. I drove an auto MC8 , 102 55 passenger and prevous. I do agree with you. MC 9 were a great coach
@Retroman2000
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you uploader you're awesome
@irvinggudino4271
2 жыл бұрын
Belleza de motor.
@DaveDeltic
6 жыл бұрын
"That sound", you're right. They just sound exciting, as if something's really happeningI I was in Éire in the 80s when the streets were full of them, 6V-71s mostly, single -deck country, double-deck Dublin, plus Bedford TMs 6V & 8V on haulage for C.I.E. (Éireann state haulage co.), and to 'complete the set' the railways were full of EMD 567s & 645s. What a fantastic environment; I was in transport heaven. If you really like two-strokes, though, try Deltics, 18-cyls and 36-opposed-pistons of bellowing cacophony, preferably in twins or triples, 6 preserved locos. in the U.K. and the odd PT boat in the U.S. They must be the noisiest engines in the world!
@dejohn913
7 жыл бұрын
And We Would Like To Remind You That Cigarette Smoking Is Permitted...And ONLY In The Rear Of The Coach. Thank You For Going Greyhound (In 1985). Fantastic Video. 10 Stars Plus.
@Mikerojo1985
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly the same as when i was on greyhound mci bus like this when i was a kid same look and sound
@katherinedorsey1226
5 жыл бұрын
Right?? Was there anything better than summer vacation and riding Greyhound from Wilmington, NC to Port Authority, NYC?? Great memories.
@Mikerojo1985
5 жыл бұрын
It was in the late 80s and 90s for me from tijuana to los angeles i even remember once a eagle greyhound bus too the type that trailways had but with greyhound colors too.
@josephbell2160
5 жыл бұрын
The Greyhound MC8 and MC9 were my all time favorites. I could listen to the sound of these engines all day.
@josephbell2160
5 жыл бұрын
@@Mikerojo1985As do I, and if you remember Greyhound bought out Trailways right around that time. That's why some of the Eagles buses were being used. I rode on a couple of them as I was coming from NYC going to LA. They were more of a stiff ride and not as comfortable in my opinion. That's why I like the MCI'S the best. The sound of those engines never get old
@pwoods2686able
8 ай бұрын
I wish I was on this coach american cruiser.
@calvincrews3885
7 жыл бұрын
FF3170 this video is awesome it takes me back when greyhound lines Inc have thousands of those mcimc9 and tmc mc9 crusader ii coaches from 6V92TA one or two stroke Detroit diesel engines to the 8V71 N Detroit diesel engines with the HT 740 Allison automatic transmissions in the America now we have mci D Series G series and Prevost X345 the mirage legacy buses the are great but boring the mcimc12 was based on the mcimc9 platform became of the body type the front roof is for the mcimc12 the square headlights are from the mcimc9 special the taillights is from the mci 102 or 96 A3 you should look at an video of the mcimc12 because greyhound lines Inc was the only one that buy or lease those mcimc12 buses
@BusTVChan
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for referring me here
@jasontang187
5 жыл бұрын
Why does this sound like a Dennis dragon sound?
@BusTVChan
7 жыл бұрын
oh god... that sound tho..
@johnwilbur5123
7 жыл бұрын
Kerrville was not owned by Greyhound, so they weren't a subsidiary; rather, Kerrville was an allied company.
@FF3170
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing that out!
@blount_man
3 жыл бұрын
I forgot what these coaches sounded like
@pastorcrystalj
Жыл бұрын
That's the old school dog.
@GarbageSean
7 жыл бұрын
This bus has the Detroit diesel 6V92.
@FF3170
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Did you recognise the engine noise, or found that out from some sources?
@GarbageSean
7 жыл бұрын
I'm able to distinguish between different engines just by how they sound. That's how I knew it was a 6V92.
@starboardmaiden6449
7 жыл бұрын
GarbageSean it actually sounds more like an 8V71. I drove MC9s with 6V92TAs and it doesn't have some of the high freqs. Still a great engine and the best bus built.
@coolcatmeow77
7 жыл бұрын
I spotted European road signage out the windows. Where is it filmed?
@FF3170
7 жыл бұрын
Filmed on 3 December 2016 in Purfleet, which is to the east of London.
@coolcatmeow77
7 жыл бұрын
I would like to see it on a motorway run.
@ALANSWEETIES99
7 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool this classic coach, isn't. ^_^
@EsotericDesi
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly with lack of govt help, bus companies in USA won't survive for much longer... :(
@leeblendz2484
Ай бұрын
They need to bring this style back with the same type of motor.... cause the buses of today (vanhool/provost are trash af
@henryjohnson7822
4 жыл бұрын
That's a MC-12
@amuroray1085
Жыл бұрын
Nope. 12 has modernized interior.
@thud9797
10 ай бұрын
Also different headlights, tail/brake/turn lights and a bigger a/c condenser door for the 134a freon. And what you can't see, the better suspension and air bag system from the 96A3.
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