geneking7320 Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Hi All; In reply to post #11, I'd like a simulation of a new color scheme. How about taking off the gray as an example. BTW, I went to Las Vegas 2/25/06 and returned 2/28/06. I got to ride The Deuce double decker bus on the Strip. Also saw a few New Flyer low floor artics with 3 doors. Quote
MetroShadow Posted March 5, 2006 Report Posted March 5, 2006 When I was in chicago this week, I saw a 4400 series out of 103rd on the #145 bus (which that is out of North Park). Perhaps the shuffling has begun. Quote
busfan4022 Posted March 5, 2006 Report Posted March 5, 2006 When I was in chicago this week, I saw a 4400 series out of 103rd on the #145 bus (which that is out of North Park). Perhaps the shuffling has begun. Maybe you're right, just today im seeing more and more buses.A certain type is flxible (6000 series). On routes like #15 maybe it has occured. Quote
Busjack Posted March 5, 2006 Report Posted March 5, 2006 When I was in chicago this week, I saw a 4400 series out of 103rd on the #145 bus (which that is out of North Park). How could you tell? Did it still have an 03 sticker? As previously noted, NP has about 160 4400s, no longer in any particular fleet order. While 103 had what was left of the old Archer and Cicero buses (higher 4500s, 4600s; originally Kedzie buses), I'm sure its were not in any fleet order, either. A certain type is flxible (6000 series). On routes like #15 maybe it has occured. Buses in the 6070-6100 range have been running on 103 routes for a couple of years now (after they were swapped with 77th, which received 5300 series buses from 103). Quote
MetroShadow Posted March 6, 2006 Report Posted March 6, 2006 How could you tell? Did it still have an 03 sticker? As previously noted, NP has about 160 4400s, no longer in any particular fleet order. While 103 had what was left of the old Archer and Cicero buses (higher 4500s, 4600s; originally Kedzie buses), I'm sure its were not in any fleet order, either. Yup. the "03" sticker was still on the windshield of the bus. Quote
kendo26 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Posted March 12, 2006 While riding the 44 yesterday (two different times) we were behind 1002 on the Archer route. we would catch up to it at Canal but the 44 turns at Canal so I couldn't get a better look. Is 1002 the only one is service out of Archer? Quote
busfan4022 Posted March 13, 2006 Report Posted March 13, 2006 No,as dissuced in another thread. There are at least 3 New Flyers in CTA livery(numbers 1002,1004,and 1005). Quote
cta6085 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Posted March 17, 2006 Will The Archer 5300's Go To 103rd? Or Will They Go Bye-Bye? Quote
Buslover88 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Posted March 17, 2006 I think they will go bye-bye....or they might go to 103rd Street Garage Quote
Busjack Posted March 17, 2006 Report Posted March 17, 2006 "im just gussing" but maybe a justification for assigning the 1000s to Archer is that X49 and 62 need a higher capacity bus, especially since the 7800s are not coming. In such case, the 6400s might be moved, as RJL suggests. Also, in light of prior statements in this thread that no retirements are contemplated because of the need to increase the fleet, and my sage prognostication that more buses will be needed to cover the West Side implementation in July, my bet is that the Archer 5600s may not be moving. Similarly, Chicago might be getting 1000s only because of the X20 and constant complaints that 66 is overloaded. Swamy Murph Predicts (670 radio at noon) that some of the 6500s that started at 77 and then went to Archer will go back to 77 and the 5300s that are in worse shape there eventually go first. Or The Amazing Kreskin has them going to 74th to run on X9. Quote
cta6085 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Posted March 17, 2006 Are There Going To Be Any 6000's From 74th,Forest Glen Or Kedzie Being Transferred To 103rd? Quote
MetroShadow Posted March 18, 2006 Report Posted March 18, 2006 my sage prognostication that more buses will be needed to cover the West Side implementation in July, my bet is that the Archer 5600s may not be moving. Similarly, Chicago might be getting 1000s only because of the X20 and constant complaints that 66 is overloaded. I will second that prognostication because since the majority of routes on that corridor belong to either Kedzie, Chicago, and maybe Archer (which has 127 currently...Kedzie or Archer?), it wouldn't make sense to retire yet...unless those 5300's are already messed up. Can't neccessarily find the garage reassignment thread, so I'll tie this into the previous posts: just noticing that on Wednesday, I saw 6211 going NB on Michigan Avenue as a 146 (this is a bus from 74th, the run however has North Park on the display). perhaps this is another sign of some kind of garage reassignment or not. Dave Quote
Busjack Posted March 18, 2006 Report Posted March 18, 2006 From the above and similar reports, it sounds like there is some sort of equipment shortage at North Park. Flxibles are seen on its routes only rarely (I did see one on Devon at the time of the big swap to get the buses with preheaters at NP, and before that there was a 5700 sitting at Howard). 127 is a 77th run (confirmed by the garage list in the ADA plan), but since it won't be going to Northerly Ireland (Happy St. Pat's day) after the West Side plan is implemented, but to Roosevelt-Damen, Uri Geller predicts that it will be Kedzie (and will bend bus 7703 using mentalism).:rolleyes: Quote
Busjack Posted March 18, 2006 Report Posted March 18, 2006 I note that is issue is getting some attention in another forum (with a credit to chicagobus.org). Quote
sw4400 Posted March 19, 2006 Report Posted March 19, 2006 OT: Another "New" Bus spotted on the #11 Lincoln route today. Bus # 4524. This bus had a "6" on it's windshield, so it must've been brought in from 74th not too long ago. Quote
geneking7320 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 I boarded a southbound Red Line train at 35th and I sat facing north on the west side of the train but I did see the back of a northbound New Flyer at 35th and Wentworth. I think route 39 Pershing is getting some of the 1000's now. Quote
kendo26 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 Yesterday I finally got a chance to ride one of these. #1003 running on Archer to Dearborn and Kinzie. They are much nicer than the Nova's. My only concern is the rear easy opening doors. How well will this system age? I even got a chance to see the wheelchair lift in operation. A very smooth operation. Quote
Buslover88 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Posted March 23, 2006 What Numbers are in Service now and what Routes they operate on? Quote
Kevin Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 What Numbers are in Service now and what Routes they operate on? So far the highest number I've seen is 1009. They seem to operate on any random Archer garage route. Quote
sw4400 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 To the people who have ridden a #1000 Series New Flyer and a #5800 Series New Flyer recently: Do the #1000 Series New Flyers sound just like the #5800 Series New Flyers, or do they sound different(like the #6000's are different sounding as opposed to the #5300's). Quote
MetroShadow Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 different engine/transmission/sound...in fact, they almost sound like the 0500 series gilligs that we have at NIU. To be honest, however, that the 5800 series has a faster pick-up IMO than the 1000's, although I'm willing to ride another one in the future ;-) Quote
MetroShadow Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 So far the highest number I've seen is 1009. They seem to operate on any random Archer garage route. I'll one up you...1019 was seen on the #62 route this evening. Quote
Kevin Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 I'll one up you...1019 was seen on the #62 route this evening. And #1014 was on the 52A. Looks like more buses have arrived. Quote
Buslover88 Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Posted March 24, 2006 WOW! I think 1020-1025 or 1026 could be here already.... Quote
cta6085 Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 Because Of The 1000's Being Delivered,Will There Be Any Bus Transfers To 103rd? Quote
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