peter.pyterek Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 9 hours ago, BusHunter said: Ok here's some of them. Don't worry I'll put them all but you might be sleeping. Here's #8221 I was worried this one didn't come out so I quickly walked to Luna and waited and waited and waited for the operator to put this bus in gear. He tried about 10 times. Maybe he needs retraining!! (no he's a regular) Maybe I should have stopped in for lunch with Peter Pyterek!! Here's #8220: Doesn't that bus look so new and clean!! I couldn't get a frontal cause I had to run across the street cause #8216 was at Central!! Here's #8219: Hey eyes on the road and yes you're passing my stop!! (just kidding) Didn't know which is better so you get both!! Here's #8211: I never believed in ghosts until I saw one!! Hey wait a minute, he pulled out so fast I didn't get to board him. Worked out OK though cause #8218, the bus in the distance from him was a pullin at Harlem so this was my last chance at him today. It was crazy like that today Here's #8218: Here's #8216: and last but not least #8246: Now can I take a rest, thank you very much. Just saw 8220 out my window 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 13 minutes ago, peter.pyterek said: Just saw 8220 out my window 12 out of 22 buses on the #77 are #8200's and we don't know if #8211's out there because it's a ghost bus. Alot of them seem to be pulling in at the blue line. #8213 is now out there with them, so I guess FG has 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 1 hour ago, BusHunter said: 12 out of 22 buses on the #77 are #8200's and we don't know if #8211's out there because it's a ghost bus. Alot of them seem to be pulling in at the blue line. #8213 is now out there with them, so I guess FG has 21. Looking at maths22's tracker in the afternoon, a lot of the 8200s are codes above 451, indicating that they are p.m. pullouts. It looks like a lot, but certainly not all,are rush hour buses at this point. Taken from the archive for 4:50 p.m. June 15: : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 14 hours ago, BusHunter said: Yeah but there getting closer to exclusivity on the #77. You could see that today. when they are running strings of 8 #8200's in a row something is up. How can it not be exclusive now? They have 20 buses and only have had a run filled on the #81, #92 and a few on the #76. That's like 5 percent of all runs, if that. Today I would say 3/4 of the buses on the #77 were #8200's and this mass delivery tells me someone wants them to go exclusive, like yesterday. BTW today I was the picture popping paparazzi man. I think I have pictures of #8211, #8216, #8218, #8220, #8221 and #8246. Hopefully they came out, that sun was a beach. I think I'm going to file a grievance to the bushunter's union for overwork. Well I'll chalk that up more to Belmont easily being FG's busiest route being the reason than the prepaid boarding test. They don't need a specific type of bus just for this test. 13 hours ago, sw4400 said: I actually made that post because many said that Western has been 100% New Flyer since the TSP program began. Nope. Western has gotten a good amount of Novas, but the majority of buses on Western has been the New Flyers since a 30-35% of the Novas from 74th go on Ashland each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Here's some shots of the new #8213 and #8217, which pulled in on me yesterday. Novabus goofed on #8217, do you see the goof? If so, you may have a future in QA!! #8217: #8213: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 24 minutes ago, BusHunter said: . Novabus goofed on #8217, do you see the goof? No grabrail on the seatback behind the woman in the black top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Busjack said: No grabrail on the seatback behind the woman in the black top? Yeah actually there's two goofs. Looked like they put that seat with no handrail in the wrong spot and where they should have put it before the rear door they have a seat with hand rails. Maybe they couldn't screw in the proper seat so they switched them. You would think the handrails would be an accessory for that seat but I guess there's two different types of seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 21 minutes ago, BusHunter said: Yeah actually there's two goofs. Looked like they put that seat with no handrail in the wrong spot and where they should have put it before the rear door they have a seat with hand rails. Maybe they couldn't screw in the proper seat so they switched them. You would think the handrails would be an accessory for that seat but I guess there's two different types of seats. They got them from Freedman that way, but as you indicated, if the seat was put in the wrong position, that would be Nova's error. The rear door doesn't show in your picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 14 minutes ago, Busjack said: They got them from Freedman that way, but as you indicated, if the seat was put in the wrong position, that would be Nova's error. The rear door doesn't show in your picture. Yeah it was just cut off behind the woman closest to the camera. I wonder if that means that bus has one less push button stop requested button? Because where there is no handrail there will be no silver pole vertical rail either. BTW, another short story for today was the operator on #8219. His rear doors were stuck at Western, a guy had a duffel bag and amazingly the sensor was picking it up as an obstruction on the floor so the door wouldn't shut. He moved the bag and the door had stuckitis again. This time the operator flipped a switch on his console and the air released out of the door and it closed. Someone must have reported to him at FG how to troubleshoot the door and he was listening. It sure beats the experience I had with the two Chicago operators. You never know though reporting something on here brings it to the attention of someone in bus operations and if they include it in a tutorial it makes operations better. So I believe we each do our part here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 11 minutes ago, BusHunter said: Yeah it was just cut off behind the woman closest to the camera. I wonder if that means that bus has one less push button stop requested button? Because where there is no handrail there will be no silver pole vertical rail either. If that's the case, you are up to 4 goofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Speaking of goofs, guess what bus is in the 3rd yard? #8206. I only have two words for maintenance BO signs, BO signs, BO signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.cta85 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 11 hours ago, BusHunter said: Here's some shots of the new #8213 and #8217, which pulled in on me yesterday. Novabus goofed on #8217, do you see the goof? If so, you may have a future in QA!! #8217: #8213: Great photo ??. I saw 8204 yesterday on belmont as I was doing Ashland. Im laughing at the FG operators especially the vets over there cause I bet they feel like rookies in the new novas cause of the sensative brakes on the new buses. It takes getting used to, im just now getting the hang of them myself but once you get that down pact it's just like driving the flyers ??. I love these new novas! They dont have much leg room as the flyers but I still like them. I hope FG operators like them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Their alright but I'd probably be more excited about Xcelsiors. I got a chance to sit in a #7900 at the rodeo and you do feel protected from someone who might want to harm you. I've driven lots of different vehicles some new and when you drive something new it is a special treat. I think the tank sneeze guards were the right choice. I'll tell you something about the #77 and the new novas. Now when a bus is late they press the gas and here you are gliding down the street. That's way better than those choked up old #6400's. This will help maintain schedule. They are going to see the late bus ratio plummet at FG once they get their share of buses because alot of the lateness and bunching I think is related to the older equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 12 hours ago, BusHunter said: Novabus goofed on #8217, do you see the goof? If so, you may have a future in QA!! Thinking of which, a CTA inspector (probably a consultant) was required to inspect the bus before it was released for delivery and Nova became eligible for the 30% payment, so apparently that inspector does not have a future in QA. 1 hour ago, Mr.cta85 said: . I saw 8204 yesterday on belmont as I was doing Ashland. So I guess you get nothing but Novas, at least on that run? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 12 hours ago, Busjack said: If that's the case, you are up to 4 goofs. I think it still might be 3. If I'm not mistaken the stop request button would actually be behind the set of seats immediately in front of the rear door regardless of the goof with the seat sets reversed. 2 hours ago, Mr.cta85 said: Great photo ??. I saw 8204 yesterday on belmont as I was doing Ashland. Im laughing at the FG operators especially the vets over there cause I bet they feel like rookies in the new novas cause of the sensative brakes on the new buses. It takes getting used to, im just now getting the hang of them myself but once you get that down pact it's just like driving the flyers ??. I love these new novas! They dont have much leg room as the flyers but I still like them. I hope FG operators like them as well. Enjoy it while you can. The NFs should be returning to Ashland by year's end with Western becoming TSP as well or else more than half of 74th's Novas would be tied up on just Western and Ashland when taking into account Andre's estimate that the split of buses on Western is 2/3 74th and 1/3 North Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 On 6/14/2016 at 6:31 PM, garmon757 said: #8220 #8221 #8222 #8223 #8225 #8226 and #8227 have arrived. #8023 will be resuming service tomorrow. #8211 #8213 #8216 #8217 #8218 and #8219 will arrive at Forest Glen tomorrow. I don't know what's the deal with #8212 and #8246 because they are still at the shop. Also, #8194 is at the shop but no timetable of beginning service so far. Hey I found #8212, it's on our favorite new bus route here on the north side!! i didn't see it yesterday.at the yard. Maybe wizzo the magician works at CTA. So 22 now for FG. They must have #8209 too. We must have to say the magic words though to see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7pMz74EpPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnlight Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 "77" appears to be a lucky number for the 7900s. They first appeared at "77"th garage and the first route the FG Novas are running on is Route "77". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 6 pack of #77's going west at cicero nothing from about central west both directions. #8222's out here. I'll see if I can get a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 And a picture is what I got. #8206 was it's follower. Ghost bus. The guys in maintenance were so attentive to #8206 having no signs, they gave it two paper belmont signs. Way to go!! Lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 6 hours ago, BusHunter said: 6 pack of #77's going west at cicero nothing from about central west both directions. #8222's out here. I'll see if I can get a picture. Okay here you are a shot of #8222. i couldn't get a frontal because it's hard to determine which bus will come first, it was in a pack of four and it was a Harlem pullin. i think I see a defect, but I'm not sure. If you look at all my pics this bus has the same issue as #8219, but it's an issue that has been debated on here. That is why I'm uncertain. Do we have a Miss Cleo in the house? (she was outed as a fraud though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter.pyterek Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Saw 8216 on the 77 between Cicero and Lamon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter.pyterek Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Just saw 8211 on 77 going east Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Whoa check out maths tracker!! #8225 is debuting on the #80 Irving Pk!! #8222 is also on the #80 and #8217 is on the #152. SW4400 this may be your day!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Waiting on #8222 on Irving Park. Big gap, could #8225 be heading my way? Pic to come either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 1 minute ago, sw4400 said: Waiting on #8222 on Irving Park. Big gap, could #8225 be heading my way? Pic to come either way! See and you thought it wouldn't happen for a few more weeks for that ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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