sw4400 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Duct tape fixes everything on the CTA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Duct tape fixes everything on the CTA!!! Wow. I caught among the comments the detail that cops have been aboard some of the trains issuing tickets to those crossing between the cars in non-emergency situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Duct tape fixes everything on the CTA!!! Duck tape and WD40 fix nearly anything. Just ask Red Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordguy Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yep, for the third consecutive weekend, there's been still another mini-trade (Jajuan's term) between FG and 77th. Apparently the switch was made overnight. I'm not yet sure how many buses were involved, but here's a list of the ones I sighted on BusTracker at their new homes: 77th: 1218, 1220, 1221, & 1226 FG: 6865, 6867, & 6875. I wasn't able to track any 6850s out of either barn, as of 9 AM. So there you have it, folks: Chapter 3 of ????. (I won't even try to speculate about further changes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yep, for the third consecutive weekend, there's been still another mini-trade (Jajuan's term) between FG and 77th. Apparently the switch was made overnight. I'm not yet sure how many buses were involved, but here's a list of the ones I sighted on BusTracker at their new homes: 77th: 1218, 1220, 1221, & 1226 FG: 6865, 6867, & 6875. I wasn't able to track any 6850s out of either barn, as of 9 AM. So there you have it, folks: Chapter 3 of ????. (I won't even try to speculate about further changes). Forest Glen: 6858 6859 6860 6863 and 6869 77th: 1194 1195 1196 1203 1205 1207 1209 1215 1222 1224 1229 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1237 and 1241 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sounds like 77th has all ex FG NF's except the #1090's and #1080's. I'd be surprised if they got those. I think before the spring pick FG might get #1040-80's from Chicago and loses the #6500's and then Chicago gets the smart buses, but still somewhere Fg has to gain buses. They can't do the #76 on what they currently have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordguy Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sounds like 77th has all ex FG NF's except the #1090's and #1080's. I'd be surprised if they got those. I think before the spring pick FG might get #1040-80's from Chicago and loses the #6500's and then Chicago gets the smart buses, but still somewhere Fg has to gain buses. They can't do the #76 on what they currently have. 1190 is still at FG. It was operating on one of the JeffPark feeder routes earlier today. So far, the lowest-numbered NF tracked at 77th appears to be 1195. This may or may not be significant, but 77th is operating an all-New Flyer fleet today. Their remaining Novas are the oldest and probably the most decrepit ones in the fleet. Just speculating, but the focus may be on limiting their service until they can be replaced. Until today, those old Novas were operating pretty much 24-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoNova Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 1190 is still at FG. It was operating on one of the JeffPark feeder routes earlier today. So far, the lowest-numbered NF tracked at 77th appears to be 1195. This may or may not be significant, but 77th is operating an all-New Flyer fleet today. Their remaining Novas are the oldest and probably the most decrepit ones in the fleet. Just speculating, but the focus may be on limiting their service until they can be replaced. Until today, those old Novas were operating pretty much 24-7.6857 is on #3 King Drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Lucky shot of a LED light on #4372 last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Forest Glen: 6858 6859 6860 6863 and 6869 77th: 1194 1195 1196 1203 1205 1207 1209 1215 1222 1224 1229 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1237 and 1241 This morning I saw (formerly) 77th's 6861 on #80 and 6864 on #78. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Lucky shot of a LED light on #4372 last night. Wow!! LOL!! You should see one of these #6590's at FG. (I forgot the exact number) They have that silver duct tape in sw's picture around the bottom half of the window. I guess someone was getting free AC!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Wow!! LOL!! You should see one of these #6590's at FG. (I forgot the exact number) They have that silver duct tape in sw's picture around the bottom half of the window. I guess someone was getting free AC!! Oh wow!!! LOL!!! Now that's just petty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam92 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Seen a 4300 hybrid with a North Park Garage sign heading north around Randolph and Lakeshore last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 6857 is on #3 King Drive. Now 6857 is on #81; saw it going westbound on Lawrence while driving on the Kennedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Here are the busses that are temporary out of service at 77th Garage as of 02/25/14 (buses may vary depending on whether or not some are in line of a major rehab, retirement, and/or would be released back to their respective garages): 6783 1438 1127 1645 1047 6702 1628 1807 6671 1622 4142 6781 1756 1797 4349 901 1275 4200 1749 1468 908 900 4090 1125 1454 1256 6697 1826 1893 1192 6475 1445 1539 6833 904 1620** 6866 1041 4346 4331 1258 1028* 4056 4138 and 4323. *Left the shop but it's not rehabbed. **Inside the shop. About 10 other artics (4000s) are in the back yard (mostly North Park's). About 10 other New Flyers are in the shop (Mostly in the rehabbing process) (Mostly at the F wing of the shop). About 35-40 NABI (7500s) left. Possible retirement: 900 901 904 908 1468 4323 and probably the rest of the Optimas. Work buses: Nova WB-1 (x-6402) Flxible WB-1 (x-unknown yet) and WB-2 (x-6120) -Courtesy of the ID tags with the barcode on the right side of the buses. Other buses: A few GM New Looks, 1 GM Fishbowl, and an unknown Flxible that's yet to be scrapped (I don't know why). Officially retired: 906 1305 6402 6522 6531 6568 6726 6738 and 6832 Photos: 1. 4200 with a damaged joint on the right side 2. Flxible WB-2 (x-6120) 3. 900 and 906 in the back yard 4. Retired 6738 5. Retired 1305 6. Retired, brutally damaged 6568 *Photo 4-6 are in the front of the back yard behind Forman Mills Flxible WB-1 is ex-6293... Nitpicking a bit... can your photos be enlarged any??? They are rather small when you click to expand them to view... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Here are the busses that are temporary out of service at 77th Garage as of 02/25/14 (buses may vary depending on whether or not some are in line of a major rehab, retirement, and/or would be released back to their respective garages): 6783 1438 1127 1645 1047 6702 1628 1807 6671 1622 4142 6781 1756 1797 4349 901 1275 4200 1749 1468 908 900 4090 1125 1454 1256 6697 1826 1893 1192 6475 1445 1539 6833 904 1620** 6866 1041 4346 4331 1258 1028* 4056 4138 and 4323. *Left the shop but it's not rehabbed. **Inside the shop. About 10 other artics (4000s) are in the back yard (mostly North Park's). About 10 other New Flyers are in the shop (Mostly in the rehabbing process) (Mostly at the F wing of the shop). About 35-40 NABI (7500s) left. Possible retirement: 900 901 904 908 1468 4323 and probably the rest of the Optimas. Work buses: Nova WB-1 (x-6402) Flxible WB-1 (x-6293 thanks to sw4400) and WB-2 (x-6120) -Courtesy of the ID tags with the barcode on the right side of the buses. Other buses: A few GM New Looks, 1 GM Fishbowl, and an unknown Flxible that's yet to be scrapped (I don't know why). Officially retired: 906 1305 6402 6522 6531 6568 6726 6738 and 6832 Photos: 1. 4200 with a damaged joint on the right side. 2. Flxible WB-2 (x-6120) 3. 900 and 906 in the back yard 4. Retired 6738 5. Retired 1305 6. Retired, brutally damaged 6568 *Photos 4-6 are in the front of the back yard behind Forman Mills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Some shots of a stripped New Flyer 5800s bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I was told it was #1466 that wrecked at Diversey/Kedzie. I was trying to figure out this accident at Armitage and the Milwaukee road underpass. Looks like #10?9 cta-bus-ax-1.jpg Now that's some good trivia. I didn't know a NF was wrecked during delivery. I thought that only happened to Pace. So was it a 40 or 60 footer? Anyone seen 1089??? I get a slight make on a "8" as that third number... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Seen a 4300 hybrid with a North Park Garage sign heading north around Randolph and Lakeshore last night. I have seen 4300's on North Park runs before, but that was last year when the Cubs were in town. They were used to most likely supplement baseball and Lane Tech busloads because they get crowded when both are going on, or when the #154 is being used(I've seen about 8-10 4000-series artics parked at Wrigley during the games). Last year, I remember seeing 4336 on the #152 with a "K" run. You mention a DE60LFR spotted which Kedzie has some of. That could've been a glitch with the LED displays, or like what happened with #6845, this bus could've been a loaner for a NP bus, as several artics are at South Shops according to garmon's information(most being from NP). With NP running a lot of Lake Shore routes plus the #152(school trips), they might've needed a few #4300's and/or #4333's from K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Other buses: A few GM New Looks, 1 GM Fishbowl, and an unknown Flxible that's yet to be scrapped (I don't know why). The GM Fishbowl, New Looks and Flxible(I'm presuming Metro, but it could be a New Look... you didn't specify) could be Yard Goats of some sort... what their purpose is if that is the case, I don't know... North Park used 4200(M.A.N Americana) as a Yard Goat for several months/years after they were all retired. I don't believe it's still on premises. Do they run/look like they might be still operable despite their conditions(I'm sure they are probably rusty with paint chipping/peeling off and various parts missing). I haven't seen any recent pics, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 The GM Fishbowl, New Looks and Flxible(I'm presuming Metro, but it could be a New Look... you didn't specify) could be Yard Goats of some sort... what their purpose is if that is the case, I don't know... North Park used 4200(M.A.N Americana) as a Yard Goat for several months/years after they were all retired. I don't believe it's still on premises. Do they run/look like they might be still operable despite their conditions(I'm sure they are probably rusty with paint chipping/peeling off and various parts missing). I haven't seen any recent pics, however... It's a though question to answer about the GM's but my concern is why are they still out there. The Flxible that's haven't been scrapped is indeed a Metro but I'm not sure if it's 5300s or 6000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 It's a though question to answer about the GM's but my concern is why are they still out there. The Flxible that's haven't been scrapped is indeed a Metro but I'm not sure if it's 5300s or 6000s. Easy to differentiate the 5300's from the 6000's. The 5300's have an angled rear and the 6000's have a straightened rear. Also 5300-5344 and 5766-5769 have what would be called steel wheels and 5745-5765 and 6000-6329 have Alcoa rims(but the back will tell you the series). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 It's a though question to answer about the GM's but my concern is why are they still out there. The Flxible that's haven't been scrapped is indeed a Metro but I'm not sure if it's 5300s or 6000s. The only real distinctions are that the 5300s have a route sign box on the back while the 6000s had a flush sign, and the flip dot headsigns were replaced with LED ones on the 6000s. Seating arrangement also may be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Easy to differentiate the 5300's from the 6000's. The 5300's have an angled rear and the 6000's have a straightened rear. Also 5300-5344 and 5766-5769 have what would be called steel wheels and 5745-5765 and 6000-6329 have Alcoa rims(but the back will tell you the series). The only real distinctions are that the 5300s have a route sign box on the back while the 6000s had a flush sign, and the flip dot headsigns were replaced with LED ones on the 6000s. Seating arrangement also may be different. The problem is that it was very dark to determine which one it was while the yard had poor lighting (I should've came earlier when it was daylight). However, both of you are right about the descriptions of both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 The problem is that it was very dark to determine which one it was while the yard had poor lighting (I should've came earlier when it was daylight). However, both of you are right about the descriptions of both of them. Also if you can make out the grab handles on the #6000's inside the front door those are yellow versus black on the #5300's. That was one of the things that was new starting with those buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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