7900-series Nova LFS - Updates

[Busjack]

Well what is in the CTA contract that could be holding them up so long?

The reference was only to the authority of the purchaser to charge liquidated damages of $100/day for delay. That also assumes that specific delivery deadlines were in the final proposal accepted by both sides, or were, more likely, in the Notice to Proceed.

For instance, the Pace CNG bus solicitation said that 20 buses had to be delivered by July 1, 2014. Since that contract has not been officially let yet, that isn't going to happen.

[BusHunter]

#7924 is on the #52a

[BusHunter]

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[ajm522]

#7924 is on the #52a

I didn't even know 7924 was on property (maybe I missed that). 7910 on #1 with "Not in Service" on scroller.

[BusHunter]

I didn't even know 7924 was on property (maybe I missed that). 7910 on #1 with "Not in Service" on scroller.

garmon probably missed that one probably cause it was inside. Now I wonder if he saw #7924 or #7925 being programmed? #7925 might make an appearance tomorrow. Sounds like they got more buses or they know some are on the way. I don't think they would release buses without something to inspect at south shops.

[garmon757]

garmon probably missed that one probably cause it was inside. Now I wonder if he saw #7924 or #7925 being programmed? #7925 might make an appearance tomorrow. Sounds like they got more buses or they know some are on the way. I don't think they would release buses without something to inspect at south shops.

I seriously didn't sight #7924 at all while I went out there earlier this morning. #7925 was being programmed and I think it may begin service as soon as Monday.

[BusHunter]

Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!!

[geneking7320]

I just saw 7927 around 5:35pm working #1 northbound at 33rd and Indiana.

[Kimball401]

Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!!

well ive seen this happen before I a couple of 1000's came into service without a fare card reader for a few days . Best day ever when the used to serve the #20 during evening rush . I would ride two trips downtown and back . It only lasted 3 days before that fare box got attached ;)

[Busjack]

Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!!

So, did everyone get free rides?

[garmon757]

Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!!

And the awkward part about it is that how did it make way into service while #7925 yet to be in service (it has the Ventra reader)???

[BusHunter]

So, did everyone get free rides?

yeah it was CTA Ventra customer appreciation day today!! The pictures didn't turn out too bad. I'm just wondering about a few shadows at western/49th. I'll upload the pics in about 2 hours.

[BusHunter]

Here's some pictures of the front of #7924.

Here's an interior shot. As you can see, there's no card reader

And a few of the side and rear at Western/Orange line

[garmon757]

Here's some pictures of the front of #7924.

cta 7924 front further back.png

cta 7924 front.png

Here's an interior shot. As you can see, there's no card reader

cta 7924 no card reader.png

And a few of the side and rear at Western/Orange line

cta 7924 rear quarter.png

cta 7924 rear half.png

cta 7924 front half no card reader.png

I highly recommend your first shot (with the bike) to be published on here. That's a hell of a shot indeed.

[BusHunter]

I highly recommend your first shot (with the bike) to be published on here. That's a hell of a shot indeed.

Yeah but I could have done without the trees. They need to call the tree cutter. Felt like I was waiting for a bus in the woods over there on 71st.

[Buslover88]

7907 is appearing on #87 87th this morning according to BusTracker. 7910 is in its usual spot on #8 and 7927 is on #1.

[garmon757]

Yeah but I could have done without the trees. They need to call the tree cutter. Felt like I was waiting for a bus in the woods over there on 71st.

Hey, trees can really come in handy! :p

[garmon757]

Update on #7925: I assume that it went out for testing yesterday because it's not parked at the same spot today. Also, it doesn't have the Ventra reader yet.

#7927 was out for training this morning at South Shop. I'm assume that the training includes operating the wheelchair lift because I've spotted a wheelchair on the training course. Some shots of #7927.

[jajuan]

Here's some pictures of the front of #7924.

cta 7924 front further back.png

cta 7924 front.png

Here's an interior shot. As you can see, there's no card reader

cta 7924 no card reader.png

And a few of the side and rear at Western/Orange line

cta 7924 rear quarter.png

cta 7924 rear half.png

cta 7924 front half no card reader.png

So with 52A at Western Orange Line station with the 48, 49 and 94, where do they do their layover? That's got to be a tight queeze in the station's terminal during rush hour with four routes stopping in there now during those times instead of three.

Hey, trees can really come in handy!

Yeah like replenishing the oxygen in the air that we all breath.

[artthouwill]

I highly recommend not putting these buses on 79th Street. Eastbound at the bus stop at Kilpatrick there is a rut big enough to swallow a car. I know the shocks on those artics are taking a beating That stop is more than ready for one of those bus patches.

[BusHunter]

Update on #7925: I assume that it went out for testing yesterday because it's not parked at the same spot today. Also, it doesn't have the Ventra reader yet.

#7927 was out for training this morning at South Shop. I'm assume that the training includes operating the wheelchair lift because I've spotted a wheelchair on the training course. Some shots of #7927.

That some good shots!! Definitely should be on the site!!

@Jajuan: You're looking at the layover spot on the apron out by Western Nb right there at the terminal buses turn at that street where the #94 turns going south and head down Western Blvd (east) to 51st and head back west. Coming from 51st they travel north on Western Blvd (west) to the terminal at Western/Orange line.

[garmon757]

That some good shots!! Definitely should be on the site!!

@Jajuan: You're looking at the layover spot on the apron out by Western Nb right there at the terminal buses turn at that street where the #94 turns going south and head down Western Blvd (east) to 51st and head back west. Coming from 51st they travel north on Western Blvd (west) to the terminal at Western/Orange line.

Thanks. I'm thinking about it. Good news: #7908 has arrived @ South Shop parked by the fence.

[jajuan]

That some good shots!! Definitely should be on the site!!

@Jajuan: You're looking at the layover spot on the apron out by Western Nb right there at the terminal buses turn at that street where the #94 turns going south and head down Western Blvd (east) to 51st and head back west. Coming from 51st they travel north on Western Blvd (west) to the terminal at Western/Orange line.

OK thanks. So they don't actually pull into the terminal itself when coming from 51st, but pull into that apron at the street that the cars and taxis use.

[ajm522]

7927, 7901 and 7904 on #1, 7907 on #3

[BusHunter]

Thanks. I'm thinking about it. Good news: #7908 has arrived @ South Shop parked by the fence.

that's good to hear we're finally getting somewhere!!