andrethebusman Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 103rd Owl cars pull in and pull out. Go out about 9-10 pm, back in by 7 or so. No reason why a bus can't go out on a pm or tripper train and not be back in by 8pm for use on an owl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.cta85 Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 14 hours ago, andrethebusman said: 103rd Owl cars pull in and pull out. Go out about 9-10 pm, back in by 7 or so. No reason why a bus can't go out on a pm or tripper train and not be back in by 8pm for use on an owl. So will the Novas only be used for night cars or regular runs also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 42 minutes ago, Mr.cta85 said: So will the Novas only be used for night cars or regular runs also? That's not what he said. He said that the Novas used on 103rd owl runs can also be used on p.m trippers and be back at 103rd garage by 8 p.m. for use on owl runs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Anyone have any insight as to why the 52 and 28 are consistently getting artics now? I thought it was for school trips, but the 52 doesn't have them and the 28 doesn't seem to use them for it. They usually show up during morning rush, midday and Saturday (and evening rush for the 52). Usually about 3 or so 4000s at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, NewFlyerMCI said: Anyone have any insight as to why the 52 and 28 are consistently getting artics now? I thought it was for school trips, but the 52 doesn't have them and the 28 doesn't seem to use them for it. They usually show up during morning rush, midday and Saturday (and evening rush for the 52). Usually about 3 or so 4000s at a time. K and 103 routes, and since there are 100 extra, running them someplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictures Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 6 hours ago, Busjack said: K and 103 routes, and since there are 100 extra, running them someplace. If there are extra artics, then send a few more to North Park, as they've been running 40 footers on the 151 this week & use them for the afternoon rush on the westbound 155, which is usually jammed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 5 hours ago, strictures said: If there are extra artics, then send a few more to North Park, as they've been running 40 footers on the 151 this week & use them for the afternoon rush on the westbound 155, which is usually jammed. The 151 has more than enough buses that the odd shoebox or so isn't going to be particularly detrimental to service. As for the 155, will artics be able to clear the UP-N tracks? I seem to remember this being a problem with the 145 & 148 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, NewFlyerMCI said: The 151 has more than enough buses that the odd shoebox or so isn't going to be particularly detrimental to service. As for the 155, will artics be able to clear the UP-N tracks? I seem to remember this being a problem with the 145 & 148 City of Chicago Viaduct list says 12'10", while a hybrid bus needs 11'1". Of course, no issue concerning a diesel one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Busjack said: City of Chicago Viaduct list says 12'10", while a hybrid bus needs 11'1". Of course, no issue concerning a diesel one. I don't know what I did with the viaduct listings but most UPN viaducts on major streets are around 12' and up. Other streets are as low as 11' 6", In most cases, city viaducts generally have an extra 3 inches of clearance unless the marking says "exactly." While Lawrence UPN is around 12 ft 10 in, I think Wilson was 11ft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 3 hours ago, artthouwill said: I don't know what I did with the viaduct listings Again searchable, is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwantae Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 4:06 PM, Mr.cta85 said: I heard it's for night car operators. But I have a hunch we'll be getting the remainder novas too only reason I say that is because after the red line terminal is finished im sure cta is gonna want new buses at the new terminal lol at least initially they will lol. Will be very interesting to see an Nova on the N5, but I would like to see one on the 28 even though that route doesn't run Owl service anymore since 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.cta85 Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, qwantae said: Will be very interesting to see an Nova on the N5, but I would like to see one on the 28 even though that route doesn't run Owl service anymore since 20 years. I agree as well. But they'll be used more than just night this is just a starting point lol. As for me I'm going to ask to drive 1 if I see some in the garage because I have a schedule where I pull out and pull in on the 28 so for that reason alone I'm going to ask for 1 and should be able to get 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Tabucic Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 What happend to 1377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 27 minutes ago, Aiden Tabucic said: What happend to 1377 I'm guessing that the tracker broke again, but I have no idea what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Tabucic Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 1377 tracker is broke again Any Sighting Of 1033? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Brownage trains show up on the Train Tracker, haven't seen that before. Photo taken at Merchandise Mart 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictures Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 9:12 PM, NewFlyerMCI said: The 151 has more than enough buses that the odd shoebox or so isn't going to be particularly detrimental to service. As for the 155, will artics be able to clear the UP-N tracks? I seem to remember this being a problem with the 145 & 148 Multiple artics from 136, 147 & 151 go west on Devon everyday when their afternoon runs end. They all pass under the viaduct at Ravenswood ave. without a problem, even the early 4300s with the fairings on the roof. The only really low viaducts on the UPN are at the side streets near Belmont, such as Melrose & Wellington & no bus of any kind goes there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Bus #8186 on the #53 Pulaski kept turning off at the 31st Terminal, luckily a CTA supervisor was behind the bus at the terminal and was able to get the bus back in service a little late. I later tracked it and saw it said "CHICAGO GARAGE NOW APPROACHING" on Bus Tracker (it short turned at Erie) but I couldn't get a screenshot in time. It did though display "Grand & California 16 MIN" which was odd as I wouldn't expect it to show future stops for a different route the bus would make as it later turned into a #65 Grand bus to Navy Pier. I tracked #8186 on busfinder.byronasaurus.com and it showed it was "Route 992 to CHICAGO GARAGE". I did notice it idled at Troy/Chicago for a few minutes, when I clicked on the stop, it displayed Stop 18219 which is not a valid stop identifier according to Bus Tracker. Just an observation though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Run #321 (supposed to be the run for Blue Line 5000s from 54th Yard) is appearing in train tracker as a Pink Line train to "See train", I wonder if this is actually a Pink Line or an error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 34 minutes ago, Agent said: Run #321 (supposed to be the run for Blue Line 5000s from 54th Yard) is appearing in train tracker as a Pink Line train to "See train", I wonder if this is actually a Pink Line or an error Virtual reality isn't reality. They have to program something into the signal system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Agent said: Run #321 (supposed to be the run for Blue Line 5000s from 54th Yard) is appearing in train tracker as a Pink Line train to "See train", I wonder if this is actually a Pink Line or an error Run #321 is out of 54th yard. Run numbers that are #300-399 are Pink Line trains. That's why it appears that way on the train tracker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 3:40 PM, strictures said: If there are extra artics, then send a few more to North Park, as they've been running 40 footers on the 151 this week & use them for the afternoon rush on the westbound 155, which is usually jammed. Um nope on that. North Park has 140 artics and does not need more for the umpteenth time whenever folks make that suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XE NewFlyer Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 it seems likely 701 left 77th and went to another garage because it has not been on the tracker since October 4th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 hour ago, XE NewFlyer said: it seems likely 701 left 77th and went to another garage because it has not been on the tracker since October 4th It has been repeatedly pointed out that it and 700 are under a contract to change them to quick charging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL ANNOUNCES MORE BUS LANES. While the S-T makes a big deal that it is city money, streets are a CDOT responsibility. Also demonstrates how much ridership has deteriorated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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