YoungBusLover Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, RJL6000 said: As it's happening, K appeared to pick up most, if not all, of the 8300-8321 group from 103rd as well because all of the remaining buses in the 8450-8549 group that are currently at South Shops, plus a large number of the buses numbered above 8550, are slated to be assigned to 103rd. Henceforth, when the weekend swaps are completed, K should be up to 78 Novas assigned to it - 7903-7906, 7908, 8100-8108 and 8260-8324. And once the 8550-8649 group finally enters revenue service, expect K to get assigned some of those, plus much of the yet-to-be-delivered 8650-8749 group, to retire/replace most of its remaining 1600s and 1700s. I highly doubt they'll be getting that many. They only have 32 so far when you actually count them all. Those #8300s from 103rd for whatever reason have become lemons during there tenure there. Hopefully Kedzie can fix those issues they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 After reviewing maths22 this morning Kedzie has jumped up to having 56 Novas now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 9 hours ago, YoungBusLover said: I highly doubt they'll be getting that many. They only have 32 so far when you actually count them all. Those #8300s from 103rd for whatever reason have become lemons during there tenure there. Hopefully Kedzie can fix those issues they have. Dam K getting alot of new things coming maybe I should have stayed there lmfao 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphabetlore1044 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 1619,1621-1623, 1625,1628,1632,1634-1636, 1639,1642,1645,1647,1649,1654-1655,1657-1658, 1662-1663. These are all FG as of 9:20am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphabetlore1044 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 1633 also moved to FG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, alphabetlore1044 said: 1619,1621-1623, 1625,1628,1632,1634-1636, 1642,1645,1647,1649,1654-1655,1657-1658, 1662-1663. These are all FG as of 9:20am Add 1624, 1640, 1648, 1659, 1660. Also no Flyer between 1619 and 1663 have been out from K today according to maths22. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphabetlore1044 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, busfan2847 said: Add 1624, 1640, 1648, 1659, 1660. Also no Flyer between 1619 and 1663 have been out from K today according to maths22. I think 1618-1663 are at FG from K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, alphabetlore1044 said: I think 1618-1663 are at FG from K except, al least, 1620, 1626, 1646 which haven't been out for over 3 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Just seen 8301 on the 7 it has a K sticker already they not playing they marking them buses fast ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Shannoncvpi said: Just seen 8301 on the 7 it has a K sticker already they not playing they marking them buses fast ?? half of FG 1600’s have “F” already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 8 hours ago, busfan2847 said: except, al least, 1620, 1626, 1646 which haven't been out for over 3 months #1626 may get some work done on it soon, #1646 appears to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 28 minutes ago, YoungBusLover said: #1626 may get some work done on it soon, #1646 appears to be done. So if they confirmed fixing 1626, they'll fix 1620 too? If 1646 is retired that means FG's fleet will consist of 1592-1645, 1647-1663 (1664/65 TBD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 34 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: half of FG 1600’s have “F” already They not playing they marking their buses quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL6000 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Sorry. I missed a few stragglers. 8276, 8280, 8288 and 8300 remain at 103rd. 8287 is still at FG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: So if they confirmed fixing 1626, they'll fix 1620 too? If 1646 is retired that means FG's fleet will consist of 1592-1645, 1647-1663 (1664/65 TBD) What happened with 1646 & 1620 is it rust issues??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoul Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Shannoncvpi said: Just seen 8301 on the 7 it has a K sticker already they not playing they marking them buses fast ?? A few of Kedzie’s 8200s and 8300s I saw during the PM rush all ready got the K Stickers like ASAP now, 8311-8312, 8285 and 8321 are the ones I saw with Kedzie Stickers and 8323 still has the F sticker lol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 38 minutes ago, Ghoul said: A few of Kedzie’s 8200s and 8300s I saw during the PM rush all ready got the K Stickers like ASAP now, 8311-8312, 8285 and 8321 are the ones I saw with Kedzie Stickers and 8323 still has the F sticker lol ? What route was 8323 on that hasn't tracked since 7/25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Ghoul said: A few of Kedzie’s 8200s and 8300s I saw during the PM rush all ready got the K Stickers like ASAP now, 8311-8312, 8285 and 8321 are the ones I saw with Kedzie Stickers and 8323 still has the F sticker lol ? Yea they aren't playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoul Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: What route was 8323 on that hasn't tracked since 7/25 It was on the 60 heading Eastbound, I’m not surprised the tracker is broken still on that bus lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphabetlore1044 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) On 7/31/2023 at 9:23 AM, alphabetlore1044 said: 1619,1621-1623, 1625,1628,1632,1634-1636, 1639,1642,1645,1647,1649,1654-1655,1657-1658, 1662-1663. These are all FG as of 9:20am Saw 1621 on the 77 Belmont ? 20230801_085042.heic Edited August 1, 2023 by alphabetlore1044 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 15 hours ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: half of FG 1600’s have “F” already I guess CTA is getting desperate O guess they figure if any garage can extend the life of a series of buses, FG is that garage So they are usually tasked with getting the worst buses to get them in a decent state of repair The south side garages have figured out the best way to get new equipment is to run the old equipment into the ground and not repair any forcing CTA to give them new buses. Now K is getting in on the act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 3 hours ago, artthouwill said: I guess CTA is getting desperate O guess they figure if any garage can extend the life of a series of buses, FG is that garage So they are usually tasked with getting the worst buses to get them in a decent state of repair The south side garages have figured out the best way to get new equipment is to run the old equipment into the ground and not repair any forcing CTA to give them new buses. Now K is getting in on the act. While FG probably has the best maintenance, it got a bunch of 8350s, so, for a change, has a lower average age. If there is any trend, NP has received 1100s and no Novas, and, surprisingly, 77th only got 7900s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 20 hours ago, artthouwill said: I guess CTA is getting desperate O guess they figure if any garage can extend the life of a series of buses, FG is that garage So they are usually tasked with getting the worst buses to get them in a decent state of repair The south side garages have figured out the best way to get new equipment is to run the old equipment into the ground and not repair any forcing CTA to give them new buses. Now K is getting in on the act. SS/7 is the golden child anyways they get all of the new buses but not this time around most went to 3 & FG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL6000 Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 A little late, but 8287 has joined most of the other buses in the 8260-8324 group at K. It had remained at FG for several days after the others had already gone to K. And as I mentioned in my previous post, 8276, 8280, 8288 and 8300 remain at 103rd - at least for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 59 minutes ago, RJL6000 said: A little late, but 8287 has joined most of the other buses in the 8260-8324 group at K. It had remained at FG for several days after the others had already gone to K. And as I mentioned in my previous post, 8276, 8280, 8288 and 8300 remain at 103rd - at least for now. 8298 operated out of Forest Glen yesterday, that might be at Kedzie by now. We also are waiting for 8267, 8289, and 8292 too. 8323 was spotted as a ghost bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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