Recent Chicago Pics Part I

[Nabinut]

For six days, I was in the Midwest region. Based in Chicago, here are a few of my many photos and videos from the 2nd largest system in the country:

New Flyer 1593 exits Midway Airport on Route X55:

A rear end shot of the standard Chicago Flxible Metro:

New Flyer D40LF #1144:

The driver of 6165 wasn't too pleased I took a photo of his bus:

Unknown New Flyer passing the famous Chicago theatre sign:

905 is seen on Route 157 behind Union Station:

1167 working the rush hour only Route 122 which circles around most of Downtown Chicago:

6423 running not in service with a multicolor building in the background:

Now for the Videos:

Flxible Metro #6165; Cummins M11/ZF Transmission:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKXaFD6BL1k

Nova LFS #6544: Cummins ISC/ZF Transmission:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQNkXFMiO6w

New Flyer D40LF #1356: Cummins ISM/ZF Transmission

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At2sKEAiYE8

And lastly, a mix video from the whole week on the Bus side:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxUysPR_jjU

[Busjack]

At least you got a picture of the 157 sign under discussion.

However, 122 doesn't circle downtown; it is a feeder to Ogilvie Center (or as we know it Northwestern Station), with only one intermediate stop west of State. Schedule.

[Nabinut]

Here's more with PACE getting into the action:

Here's some photos from Wednesday, September 30th:

The bus that started it all...New Flyer 1000:

1341 waits to turn at a light with both Popeyes & Subway share space:

Flxible 6075 laying over on Route 72 near Lincoln Park:

6026 driving through Lincoln Park with the midst of fall leaves changing:

1371 cruising down converted North Side apartments on one of two heavy lines:

6182 works as a driver shuttle for the Chicago Cubs game:

6167 leaving Jefferson Park CTA Station in the midst of the afternoon rush hour:

Now for PACE:

2359, a 1993 Orion I still puffing along:

PACE 6128 departs Jefferson Park CTA on Route 270:

Lastly, 6204 is seen near 95th & Dan Ryan CTA

Now for the Videos:

New Flyer 1871: Cummins ISL/ZF Transmission:

Optima Opus 540: Cummins ISB/ZF Transmission:

PACE Orion I 2359: Detroit Diesel 6V92/Allison Transmission:

PACE Orion VI 6128: DD50/Allison (Bus whistles throughout)

A Mix video from Chicago, Part II:

[Busjack]

A correction to your caption on 6128--There were only 160 Orion VIs ordered (6000-6161, but no 6013 or 6113). Of course, 6047 is burned.

It also appears that 226 had a lot of local stops within Chicago (the video ended south of Devon and Central). Also, are the buses really making those breaking glass sounds, as all I ever heard on bumps were squeaks?

[cta5658]

do u have any more photos of 6000's flxibles at or near 95th/Dan Ryan

[Nabinut]

I only really shot video of the Flxibles at 95th/Dan Ryan. I have older photos on my photobucket account under Nabinut

[cta5658]

I only really shot video of the Flxibles at 95th/Dan Ryan. I have older photos on my photobucket account under Nabinut

can u post the vids on youtube please?

[Nabinut]

can u post the vids on youtube please?

The mix videos on easch of my posts haave plenty of Flxibles :)