qwantae Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 You are correct on this: Which school was this? When and how did it happened? Quote
Busjack Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 Which school was this? When and how did it happened? Chicago Breaking News story. Also, the picture in it is of 1431. So, the 1482 mystery continues. Quote
sw4400 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 One mystery is the New Flyers that appear to be on the chopping block so soon... 2-5 yr. old age spread, why are these buses, at least for the moment, retired? They aren't that old and should be repairable, even the appearantly badly damaged #1482. And what about #2021? I'm just hoping that it was just parked in amongst the junked/retired buses, and not retired itself, otherwise it saw very little life in service. Quote
mikeymc77 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Posted March 28, 2011 The buses in that area of the yard have been moved since that photo from google maps was taken. I did not see 2021 back there at all. I didnt even see those novas when I was physically in the yard 3 weeks earlier Quote
BusHunter Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 The buses in that area of the yard have been moved since that photo from google maps was taken. I did not see 2021 back there at all. I didnt even see those novas when I was physically in the yard 3 weeks earlier #2021 is out on the #73 right now. (may interline with the #57 if your looking for it unless it is a pull in.) Also #1431 is on the #66, so it's still around for those wondering about it. Quote
Guest Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 Chicago Breaking News story. Also, the picture in it is of 1431. So, the 1482 mystery continues. Saw #1431 on the #53 Pulaski yesterday. Quote
Flyernut Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 what is a the junk yard was any thing scraped Quote
Busjack Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 what is a the junk yard was any thing scraped Most of the actual scrapping is done at Sims Metal Management at 92nd and Ewing. As I mentioned near the top of the thread, this thread refers to the yards in the 77th Barn/South Shops complex. The part adjacent to Perry Ave. is where CTA hauls dead buses to defuel them and prepare them to be towed away. However, in the case of litigation (and all the NABIs are in litigation, as well as 4058 that was in an accident) or something that is unusable before its FTA service life runs out, the buses just sit parked there. For instance, the 1996 vintage fuel cell buses sat there for about 6 or 8 years until they were finally hauled off. Also, as previously mentioned, a number of NABIs are sitting behind the 103 garage. You can use the search box to search for "Perry" or "Ewing" and get the posts regarding both. Quote
mikeymc77 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Posted April 8, 2011 Are the 1996 vintage fuel cell buses you are referring to the 5900s? If so, they are there in the same spot behind the new shopping store Quote
Busjack Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 Are the 1996 vintage fuel cell buses you are referring to the 5900s? If so, they are there in the same spot behind the new shopping store Yep. So, I guess it is about 13 years now. Are they the 3 with the weird roofs here on the Google map? Quote
mikeymc77 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Posted April 10, 2011 Yes sir, and as of 2 weeks ago they are in the same place 1 Quote
Guest Posted April 11, 2011 Report Posted April 11, 2011 If you look at the line of buses along the 79th st fence, you can make out a couple of the #6000 Flxibles that have gone to the CFD. Quote
Kevin Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 If anyone is interested in repairing 1482 for the CTA, bids are now being accepted. Quote
Guest Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 If anyone is interested in repairing 1482 for the CTA, bids are now being accepted. I wonder if it will be possible just to go and inspect the vehicle. Quote
Busjack Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 I wonder if it will be possible just to go and inspect the vehicle. The linked solicitation indicates that there will be a prebid meeting at South Shops, presumably for that purpose. I suppose that they won't be checking for ID to see if you are from Chicago Bus & Truck or similar. You could always register for the PDF for more information, and I have pointed out before that you don't have to give real identifying information (hint, computers is dumb). 1 Quote
sw4400 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 If anyone is interested in repairing 1482 for the CTA, bids are now being accepted. The CTA has repairs done either in-house at South Shops, Skokie Shops or outsources to Bus & Truck for repairs. Also they have a good relationship with New Flyer. Why do they have to put bids up to fix 1482? All the CTA should be able to do is order replacement parts from New Flyer for whatever components are damaged, and have one of the three areas mentioned perform the repair work, thus giving the in-house CTA Mechanics work or Mechanics up at Bus & Truck, as well as parts procurement personnel at New Flyer of America. Quote
Guest Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 The linked solicitation indicates that there will be a prebid meeting at South Shops, presumably for that purpose. I suppose that they won't be checking for ID to see if you are from Chicago Bus & Truck or similar. You could always register for the PDF for more information, and I have pointed out before that you don't have to give real identifying information (hint, computers is dumb). I may make the trip down there! How badly was the bus damaged that CTA would put it up for sale instead of fixing it? Quote
Busjack Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 I may make the trip down there! How badly was the bus damaged that CTA would put it up for sale instead of fixing it? You must have misread it, since the solicitation is for "Complete Turn-Key Restoration Collision Damage Repair for One (1) New Flyer Series1000 bus, Model D40LF (Bus No. 1482), as required, FOB Destination." [emphasis added] As far as how bad, I suppose that you could download the pdf. Personally, I'm not that interested in this one. Quote
mikeymc77 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Posted March 1, 2012 Does anyone have any info on how #1482 got this way? Usually someone on here knows about accidents involving cta buses or the media reports it. Quote
sw4400 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Posted March 1, 2012 Does anyone have any info on how #1482 got this way? Usually someone on here knows about accidents involving cta buses or the media reports it. 1482 crashed into a building. There is a link to the story earlier in this topic. Quote
mikeymc77 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Posted March 1, 2012 Cant find it. Only the link posted showing #1431 Quote
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