Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Here it is guys!!! #701!!!! I think someone mentioned that it was a different brand of sign, but isn't "7 HARRISON to MICHIGAN" without a flip unusual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneking7320 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 The CTA Press Release inadvertently said why these buses don't pay for themselves in an economic sense: "Saves the CTA more than $25,000 annually in net fuel costs per bus, or more than $300,000 over the expected 12-year bus lifespan." Thus, assuming that these buses last 12 years (and from the 5900s and 900s you can't assume that), they are still approximately $400K more than a diesel bus ($1.2 million cost minus $300K fuel savings minus $488K cost of a 2014 Nova). I took $500000 (extra cost per the Tribune story) and divided it by the $25000 fuel savings per year and got 20. This would make me think CTA would have to run this bus for 20 years for it (CTA) to break even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I think someone mentioned that it was a different brand of sign, but isn't "7 HARRISON to MICHIGAN" without a flip unusual?I'm glad that you've brought that up! I was really surprised because I wouldn't ever thought that it would fit the entire display and the fact that "to" was lower cased. Also, notice how the side LED signage is installed on the second window from the front door instead of the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I took $500000 (extra cost per the Tribune story) and divided it by the $25000 fuel savings per year and got 20. This would make me think CTA would have to run this bus for 20 years for it (CTA) to break even. You mean to tell me that Brian Steele can't count, either? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'm glad that you've brought that up! I was really surprised because I wouldn't ever thought that it would fit the entire display and the fact that "to" was lower cased. Also, notice how the side LED signage is installed on the second window from the front door instead of the first. I saw that, it was kind of "Seattle" (last appearance of that was on the 7300s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Those are some really good models by New Flyer, they're stylish but still professional. Can't wait to hear status updates on the 700-series and this kind of "social experiment" that New Flyer is exploring into the electric genre. Sorry to hear about the drivers attitude (that seems to be the case with a lot of drivers) but glad that you finally have an Xcelsior period and it's the Top of the Line Experimental modelDamn right!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I saw that, it was kind of "Seattle" (last appearance of that was on the 7300s).Very true indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 The best I can say about it is that it's extraordinary quiet and spacious my goodness!!! I was really shocked to see 4 seats in the front on both sides (reminds me of the Eldorados)! Also, the bus driver was a total prick. Poor attitude and very unprofessional. He should be happy as hell that he had a golden opportunity of driving one of the two buses. I guaranteed you that a ton of drivers at Kedzie were dying to have a run on these buses!!!! Thanks for sharing the photos! I agree about the bus driver. I would have been happily greeting customers knowing I had the opportunity to drive such a unique bus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter.pyterek Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Here it is guys!!! #701!!!!Beautiful. Awesome pictures! :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks for sharing the photos! I agree about the bus driver. I would have been happily greeting customers knowing I had the opportunity to drive such a unique bus.Anytime man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Beautiful. Awesome pictures! :-)Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 700 on 124 I wonder what the implication is that 120 and 121 are listed, but those appear to be C routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 700 on 124 700.jpg I wonder what the implication is that 120 and 121 are listed, but those appear to be C routes. If you notice one has green placards inside the bus and the other one blue. These buses remind me alot of the NABI compobuses but I guess nobody can't complain since NF owns them. I can see why LA is switching over to Xcelsiors because they are virtually clones of the former equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 700 on 124 700.jpg I wonder what the implication is that 120 and 121 are listed, but those appear to be C routes. Since 12/7/12 120 and 121 are shared routes C & K with C providing more buses than K. 700 was on 121 earlier this morning. I caught 701 this morning just before 8am on a 157 short operating only to Halsted. Driver told me bus was going empty to Union Station but later I could not see on bustracker if it went onto 121 or 125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoNova Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 If you notice one has green placards inside the bus and the other one blue. These buses remind me alot of the NABI compobuses but I guess nobody can't complain since NF owns them. I can see why LA is switching over to Xcelsiors because they are virtually clones of the former equipment. I think those Xcelsiors are brought in to replace the NABIs in L. A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I think those Xcelsiors are brought in to replace the NABIs in L. A. Depends which ones, since LA bought a couple of thousand of them. However, it looks like its old NF fleet is about gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj6FgjQ4COo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 .... While Winston's mouth quit working, he apparently was not the driver on Garmon's trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 The best I can say about it is that it's extraordinary quiet and spacious my goodness!!! I was really shocked to see 4 seats in the front on both sides (reminds me of the Eldorados)! Also, the bus driver was a total prick. Poor attitude and very unprofessional. He should be happy as hell that he had a golden opportunity of driving one of the two buses. I guaranteed you that a ton of drivers at Kedzie were dying to have a run on these buses!!!! Sorry to say, but a lot of these bus operators have a poor atttude! CTA really needs to a better job to address customer service as well as proper training. Lately, Ive been seeing operators displaying really poor attitudes, careless driving habits and Ive been spotting quite a few operators texting,, using a bluetooth device or just tinkering with their cell phones while on duty, which Im sure they know is against the law!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sorry to say, but a lot of these bus operators have a poor atttude! CTA really needs to a better job to address customer service as well as proper training. Lately, Ive been seeing operators displaying really poor attitudes, careless driving habits and Ive been spotting quite a few operators texting,, using a bluetooth device or just tinkering with their cell phones while on duty, which Im sure they know is against the law!!! But it gets down to whether Claypool's program to fire a mess of people needs to be ramped up. There was enough of a stink about disciplining them for red light camera violations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 While Winston's mouth quit working, he apparently was not the driver on Garmon's trip. Yeah they should've showed the bus more. Someone should've asked him what's the deal with FG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yeah they should've showed the bus more. Someone should've asked him what's the deal with FG? I don't think Winston has that authority. After all, his position was instructor. Maybe he should instruct someone on run K714, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sorry to say, but a lot of these bus operators have a poor atttude! CTA really needs to a better job to address customer service as well as proper training. Lately, Ive been seeing operators displaying really poor attitudes, careless driving habits and Ive been spotting quite a few operators texting,, using a bluetooth device or just tinkering with their cell phones while on duty, which Im sure they know is against the law!!! You ain't never lying about all that. Another thing that kills me is when drivers stall at a green light while being at least 4-5 minutes late. My two older children's mother gave him a nice, warm compliment by saying that he's a one lucky driver but he didn't even put a professional effort to acknowledge it, especially saying thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman8119 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 You ain't never lying about all that. Another thing that kills me is when drivers stall at a green light while being at least 4-5 minutes late. My two older children's mother gave him a nice, warm compliment by saying that he's a one lucky driver but he didn't even put a professional effort to acknowledge it, especially saying thank you! Probably a long day and had enough of the questions. Also, I'll agree that some might have wanted to drive the model, I'd bet there are probably more who wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctrabs74 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I think someone mentioned that it was a different brand of sign, but isn't "7 HARRISON to MICHIGAN" without a flip unusual? Very unusual. But I think I've seen a few destination signs formatted similarly (there aren't many, but I'm pretty sure I've seen a few on the Flyers). I'm wondering if the signs were programmed at New Flyer since it's a completely different system compared to the rest of the newer fleet (starting with the New Flyers, those buses have New Flyers while the 700s have Hannover signs, similar to at least one Flyer at one of the South Side garages a few years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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