Mr.cta85 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 I drove pass 77th again yesterday to look at the new Novas 7904 and 7920 were still on the fence at the time and I noticed they both have fare boxes installed now I remember someone saying they didn't have any in them the last time. But it looks like that's changed now. I wonder how many new buses are here now? Quote
sw4400 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 Well, I guess that 77th gets the new equipment too. They took all of FG's New Flyers, got pretty much all rehabbed and kept them for their service while sending their Novas up to replace them. tsk tsk.... Quote
Busjack Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 Well, I guess that 77th gets the new equipment too. They took all of FG's New Flyers, got pretty much all rehabbed and kept them for their service while sending their Novas up to replace them. tsk tsk.... Hard to tell yet, as the two sightings were on two short routes (by the time the 52A was noted, it was going only from 115th to 79th). But if this starts a trend, it wouldn't be anything new, except.... (see here) Quote
Mr.cta85 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Posted June 24, 2014 managed to get a pic of the new novas they had 2 more Buses on the fence this time 7907 & 7910 this is my 1st time posting a pic on here so if it shows side ways please bare with me lol. 6 Quote
BusHunter Posted June 24, 2014 Report Posted June 24, 2014 20140623_214142.jpg managed to get a pic of the new novas they had 2 more Buses on the fence this time 7907 & 7910 this is my 1st time posting a pic on here so if it shows side ways please bare with me lol. Hmm, did you see #7904 and #7920 on the fence? If not maybe those are ready for service. Quote
Mr.cta85 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Posted June 24, 2014 Hmm, did you see #7904 and #7920 on the fence? If not maybe those are ready for service. Those were the buses I was looking for actually but they wernt on the fence I think those buses are ready to go into revenue service now cause I saw yesterday that they had fare boxes installed. Quote
sw4400 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Posted June 24, 2014 These are what I got in service and on CTA Property... In Revenue Service: 7900 7901 On Property, but not in Revenue Service: 7904 7907 7910 7920 7927 Any others that I'm missing that are currently in Revenue Service or On Property now? Quote
Buslover88 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Posted June 24, 2014 7901 is back out on #1 this afternoon, according to BusTracker, and now 7900 has moved over to #43 43rd. Quote
TaylorTank1229 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Posted June 24, 2014 Yep, Its Approaching My Waiting Stop In A Few Minutes. Quote
garmon757 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Since I had some spare time, I decided to check #7900 out for the first time. Videos:https://www.dropbox.com/s/jcspb8awkvbujza/2014-06-24%2018.53.50.movhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/1gjoqbj9g4sen6a/2014-06-24%2019.06.27.mov 5 Quote
TripleTransit1 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Since I had some spare time, I decided to check #7900 out for the first time. Videos:https://www.dropbox.com/s/jcspb8awkvbujza/2014-06-24%2018.53.50.movhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/1gjoqbj9g4sen6a/2014-06-24%2019.06.27.mov Of course, a bus ride's never interesting until the occasional rambling man shows up. 1 Quote
BusHunter Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Since I had some spare time, I decided to check #7900 out for the first time. Videos:https://www.dropbox.com/s/jcspb8awkvbujza/2014-06-24%2018.53.50.movhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/1gjoqbj9g4sen6a/2014-06-24%2019.06.27.mov Damn they moved the rear number decals around. Look at my picture from the #65 and compare it with yours. They moved the side number decal too. 1 Quote
garmon757 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Damn they moved the rear number decals around. Look at my picture from the #65 and compare it with yours. 7900 drives off.png I know. I saw the difference when it was parked in front of the employees' office @ 77th. Quote
garmon757 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Of course, a bus ride's never interesting until the occasional rambling man shows up. True Quote
ajm522 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Well they switched things up today 7900 is on #24 7901 is on #51 2 Quote
garmon757 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Shots of #7901 on #1 between Michigan/Adams and Adams/State. 4 Quote
BusHunter Posted June 25, 2014 Report Posted June 25, 2014 Hmm that must just come out for one trip. At least we have some pictures of it now. 1 Quote
TripleTransit1 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 Shots of #7901 on #1 between Michigan/Adams and Adams/State. I'm guessing moving the bus # away from the rear window is gonna be standard for future deliveries. Quote
rvwnsd Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 ...There isn't an Al Piemonte Nova dealership... I laughed out loud when I read this. Funniest thing I saw all day. True, but companies like Gillig and Eldorado somehow always seem to get excluded from bidding. What kind of specs do CTA require that seemingly puts them out of the picture even though both manufacturers are owned and based in the U.S? Gillig and Eldorado don't seem to make the cut in major cities like New York, LA, or San Francisco, either. My guess is they are seen as catering to suburban and smaller urban TAs. Quote
Guest Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 I wonder if CTA will salvage useful parts from retired Novas such as windows, mirrors, stanchion bars, wheels, etc... as a possible cost saving measure to fix the new Nova fleet once theyre broken in. Quote
sw4400 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 I wonder if CTA will salvage useful parts from retired Novas such as windows, mirrors, stanchion bars, wheels, etc... as a possible cost saving measure to fix the new Nova fleet once theyre broken in. No doubt... the Nova 6400's are near identical to the Nova 7900's. I can make book that the New Flyer 5800's had parts stripped and put onto the New Flyer 1000's. Quote
sw4400 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 I'm guessing moving the bus # away from the rear window is gonna be standard for future deliveries. I actually like what they did with the side panel numbers. It makes them more flush with the other series side number placements. I didn't really like how they were basically on the edge of the sides on 7900 in the beginning. Taking it off the window makes sense too... the window should be clear, and probably requires a special decal to stay on there with all the condensation and such windows get. There isn't any other place to put a rear number except above the engine cooling unit. Quote
Busjack Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 I wonder if CTA will salvage useful parts from retired Novas such as windows, mirrors, stanchion bars, wheels, etc... as a possible cost saving measure to fix the new Nova fleet once theyre broken in. I tend to doubt it. Among other things, the window arrangement is not the same. Quote
Mr.cta85 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 No doubt... the Nova 6400's are near identical to the Nova 7900's. I can make book that the New Flyer 5800's had parts stripped and put onto the New Flyer 1000's. Sure did and for example on bus #1833 I guess the original door was probably damaged so they used half of a 5800 series door to replace for the original broken door. Quote
garmon757 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Posted June 26, 2014 Hmm that must just come out for one trip. At least we have some pictures of it now.I wouldn't mind if Kevin put these pics on the photos page. Quote
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