Busjack Posted October 25 Report Posted October 25 These ain't got nothing to do with 1000s, so I'll reply elsewhere. Quote
Busjack Posted October 25 Report Posted October 25 For what was originally this topic, the solicitation for rehab of up to 500 1000s is listed on Bonfire as CANCELLED. 4 Quote
Bus1883 Posted October 26 Report Posted October 26 On 10/24/2026 at 6:26 PM, jtrussel said: Yeah, you’re right the hybrid order. Still curious on who the manufacturer is going to be for that order. Would love to see some brand new flyers. Pace got gillig (hybrids and electric )so it would be interesting if CTA got gilligs. Gillig doesnt have the capacity to build busses as fast as new flyer or Nova before they left the U.S,could do for major metro cites large orders. But 150 they could do easy it definitely will be interesting We could definitely get a chance to see new flyers again, I hope we get more. Now that Nova is out of business in the US, it’s a high conviction rate that CTA would move forward with New Flyer like they’ve done before during the delivery of the 1000s and their hybrid counterparts from when Nova was also out of business during that timeframe. But they could also try out Gilligs which a few of us mentioned on here. The current Nova’s (especially the 7900s) don’t catch my interest, but we have 1,050 identical buses between the three series here. If NABI and Flxible was still in business, they’d definitely would do design changes that’ll reflect how the buses would look today. Gillig hasn’t changed much on its bus designs but noticeably the headlight configuration etc but overall the buses still look the same. Quote
jtrussel Posted October 26 Report Posted October 26 17 hours ago, Busjack said: For what was originally this topic, the solicitation for rehab of up to 500 1000s is listed on Bonfire as CANCELLED. Thanks for the info. I guess the old saying is get your photos while there still here Quote
Bus1807 Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 18 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: #1874 has returned to service. That bus has been in and out of SS recently eh? Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 #1506 has a 1st gear lockup like #1479 and #1600 Quote
Bus1807 Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 4 minutes ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: #1506 has a 1st gear lockup like #1479 and #1600 What's that mean? Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 36 minutes ago, Bus1807 said: What's that mean? Listen to this video and you’ll see how a 1st gear lockup sounds like Quote
Bus1807 Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 30 minutes ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Listen to this video and you’ll see how a 1st gear lockup sounds like Alright thanks! Quote
Bus1807 Posted Friday at 01:49 AM Report Posted Friday at 01:49 AM Can someone take a photo of #1932 at SS if it’s there? It was one of my favorite Allison’s and it was sad to hear it retired this July. 1 Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted Friday at 02:30 AM Report Posted Friday at 02:30 AM 40 minutes ago, Bus1807 said: Can someone take a photo of #1932 at SS if it’s there? It was one of my favorite Allison’s and it was sad to hear it retired this July. Quote
Bus1807 Posted Friday at 01:11 PM Report Posted Friday at 01:11 PM 10 hours ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Dang, I’m surprised it’s not in the boneyard. It’s sad to see that the Allison’s aren’t even 20 years old and they are retiring earlier than the 2005 flyers. Quote
Busjack Posted Friday at 02:19 PM Report Posted Friday at 02:19 PM 1 hour ago, Bus1807 said: Dang, I’m surprised it’s not in the boneyard. It’s sad to see that the Allison’s aren’t even 20 years old and they are retiring earlier than the 2005 flyers. Maybe if you read the thread, you would know why. The real question is with the rehab solicitation canceled, what CTA intends to do forward, other than the 150 hybrids? Shrink the fleet to 1200? Keep The Breakdown Thread going? I guess we'll find out when the NITA CIP is published. 1 Quote
Bus1807 Posted Friday at 02:31 PM Report Posted Friday at 02:31 PM 10 minutes ago, Busjack said: Maybe if you read the thread, you would know why. The real question is with the rehab solicitation canceled, what CTA intends to do forward, other than the 150 hybrids? Shrink the fleet to 1200? Keep The Breakdown Thread going? I guess we'll find out when the NITA CIP is published. I know why they are retiring earlier. 1630-2029 have different types of steel right near the wheels. They rust more than the other new flyers. Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted Friday at 03:18 PM Report Posted Friday at 03:18 PM 13 hours ago, Bus1807 said: Can someone take a photo of #1932 at SS if it’s there? It was one of my favorite Allison’s and it was sad to hear it retired this July. 1 1 Quote
Bus1807 Posted Friday at 03:27 PM Report Posted Friday at 03:27 PM 8 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: They ripped off the bottom reverse light? I’m guessing it’s being used for parts now. Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted Friday at 05:24 PM Report Posted Friday at 05:24 PM 1 hour ago, Bus1807 said: They ripped off the bottom reverse light? I’m guessing it’s being used for parts now. that light been off even when it was in service😂 2 Quote
Bus1807 Posted Friday at 06:45 PM Report Posted Friday at 06:45 PM 1 hour ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: that light been off even when it was in service😂 Damn bruh they don’t even care about their buses 😭 they be like “as long as it’s capable of service, we don’t care about their maintenance” 😔 Quote
Bus1883 Posted Friday at 06:58 PM Report Posted Friday at 06:58 PM 12 minutes ago, Bus1807 said: Damn bruh they don’t even care about their buses 😭 they be like “as long as it’s capable of service, we don’t care about their maintenance” 😔 When buses are near their deaths transit they will run them as is until it’s time to retire Quote
Bus1807 Posted Friday at 07:03 PM Report Posted Friday at 07:03 PM 2 minutes ago, Bus1883 said: When buses are near their deaths transit they will run them as is until it’s time to retire Ahhh so if maintenance gets too expensive to repair, it runs until it’s capable of not being safe to drive/ride OR it breaks down and can’t be repaired. That’s what happened with #2006. Quote
Bus1807 Posted Saturday at 04:41 PM Report Posted Saturday at 04:41 PM 53 minutes ago, Elkmn said: Bowling alley on the 65! 1950 is rusting hella, idk why they haven’t retired it. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted Monday at 02:46 AM Report Posted Monday at 02:46 AM On 10/14/2026 at 6:16 AM, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: on lifts at SS, should be back by end of the month November 1st and still no sign of 1331 Quote
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