eyetube21 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 There probably just rotating a few cars over so they can work on the defective welds. Oh, I see. I also spotted sets of 5000s at the Skokie Shop while I was on the Yellow Line today. They're one by one parked there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Oh, I see. I also spotted sets of 5000s at the Skokie Shop while I was on the Yellow Line today. They're one by one parked there. Yeah, they are by the garage doors which indicate they are new arrivals. Usually the ones going out will be on the storage tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyetube21 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Yeah, they are by the garage doors which indicate they are new arrivals. Usually the ones going out will be on the storage tracks. Yeah, you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 #5259-60 was out on the Red line today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owine Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 5261-5264 were on the Red Line this morning. The pairs were in separate consists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 5261-5264 were on the Red Line this morning. The pairs were in separate consists. Those sound like the four that were at Skokie Shops last week. Thanks Owine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofan78 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Those sound like the four that were at Skokie Shops last week. Thanks Owine. Just rode in 5270. The interior of this car and its mate are powder blue. It definitely stands out and is kinda nice to see the interior some color than the normal ivory. I wonder if all new deliveries from this point will have this color scheme or if this is just an experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Just rode in 5270. The interior of this car and its mate are powder blue. It definitely stands out and is kinda nice to see the interior some color than the normal ivory. I wonder if all new deliveries from this point will have this color scheme or if this is just an experiment. Seat shells, or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofan78 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Seat shells, or something else? Seat shells and all paneling is the powder blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Seat shells and all paneling is the powder blue. Would you describe the color as similar to MBTA's Blue Line cars (photo)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrosario Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Seat shells and all paneling is the powder blue. Hmmm... tints of Blue like newer trains in both NY and DC. So is this what the desired outcome of recent "public input" regarding design changes/improvements to the 5000 and/or 7000 series? Or perhaps this is a more "calming" color being standardized across the nation? Consider these my "out-on-a-limb" questions of the year. "Back to our regularly scheduled programming..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Hmmm... tints of Blue like newer trains in both NY and DC. So is this what the desired outcome of recent "public input" regarding design changes/improvements to the 5000 and/or 7000 series? Or perhaps this is a more "calming" color being standardized across the nation? Consider these my "out-on-a-limb" questions of the year. "Back to our regularly scheduled programming..." Maybe it goes to the current chief rail engineer having said that he was tired of the dusky interiors {in connection with the pre-bid meeting on the 7000s}, and despite what I thought, actually did something about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 chgofan78, do you have photos???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofan78 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Would you describe the color as similar to MBTA's Blue Line cars (photo)? It is the same color. I'm having a problem posting the few pictures I have of it. Can anyone explain an easy way to post pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 It is the same color. I'm having a problem posting the few pictures I have of it. Can anyone explain an easy way to post pictures? If you're using the quick reply feature at the bottom of the topic, first click on "More Reply Options". Below the text box, there's a file attachment section where you can upload photos. If you're still running into problems, email me the photos – kevin [at] chicagobus [dot] org – and I'll get them posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jtrosario Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 IMAG0054.jpgIMAG0057.jpgIMAG0058.jpg Well, between the two different tints of blue, the darker blue seat covers, the dark floors, and all the stainless steel, it doesn't look too bad. The color reminds me of the "new" cars DC's Metro started getting. Seemed to be that same light blue on the walls here. Although the real view is the true test. Did you hear any comments or notice any reaction from people walking in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrosario Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 The first is DC Metro's 7000 series full scale model. The second is what is being delivered - in light blue. The third is the older model/newer colors that I rode a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 IMAG0054.jpgIMAG0057.jpgIMAG0058.jpg Can't say that I really like it. (kind of looks ugly) Something about it looks out of place. When you said blue seats, I thought you mean't like the buses blue seat backs. By contrast I like the way they they did the buses with the blue floors and blue seat backs, everything matches in color. Plus the blue has more life/color to it. This looks kind of pale and doesn't really match the surroundings all that well. Maybe a lighter seat insert would help. They should go back to what they had before, it looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Rather see the original color scheme. That just looks like elementary water based school paint. Thought it would have been a more heavier blue that blends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Looks to much like a old Long Island Bus,Next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Reminds me of.the 7200 and 7300 series Metra cars before their rehabs. I didn't like the blue on those cars and I don't like it on the 5000s. It actually looks depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4CottageGrove95th Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 IMAG0054.jpgIMAG0057.jpgIMAG0058.jpg At first glance, the powder blue was novel. But after a second look, the blue coupled with the stainless steel kind of makes me feel like being in a doctor's office. It truly would be better just to stick with the original interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 My impression was more of a baby boy's powder room. But I am surprised that the consensus above is that you would rather have 1972 bus with mismatching seat inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 So, Final Verdict, stick with the original interior theme scheme & not experiment with the rest of the order & the 7000-series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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