Shannoncvpi Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 12:16 AM, YoungBusLover said: You and me both bud. I mainly wanted to operate the #6300's when 74th still had most of them before they got retired around late 2008. The #6200's were also good buses until they couldn't get the proper maintenance. I remember riding #6225 on Ashland with my mom during the late evening and it was a cold winter night, as soon as we got picked up we were expecting a nice warm bus to warm up on but we were sadly mistaken once the operator told us the heating malfunctioned or something along those lines, so we got on the TMC behind them which shockingly had more than enough heat to start a bbq. ??????? Expand Lol thats crazy they wasnt getting taken care of right I guess 6 didnt care about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 3:58 AM, Shannoncvpi said: Lol thats crazy they wasnt getting taken care of right I guess 6 didnt care about them Expand It wasn't that 74th didn't care about them it was just at that time they were nearly all #6000s before the last #4400's were shipped off. They were overworked and had little downtime due to the routes they were on. Imagine trying to maintain 270+ buses that are nearly 13-14 years old on the south side with little relief in terms of receiving new equipment. #6084 and #6328 were prime examples of how bad things were getting at 74th for them. #6084 had the laziest rehab I've ever seen and on top of that it was very loud along with having missing parts. 2008 was rough for the #6000s at 74th and it kept getting worse until the mid #1000's came into service. When you start sending buses out like #6084 because you have no other choice but to, you know its bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 4:11 PM, YoungBusLover said: It wasn't that 74th didn't care about them it was just at that time they were nearly all #6000s before the last #4400's were shipped off. They were overworked and had little downtime due to the routes they were on. Imagine trying to maintain 270+ buses that are nearly 13-14 years old on the south side with little relief in terms of receiving new equipment. #6084 and #6328 were prime examples of how bad things were getting at 74th for them. #6084 had the laziest rehabbed I've ever seen and on top of that it was very loud along with having missing parts. 2008 was rough for the #6000s at 74th and it kept getting worse until the mid #1000's came into service. When you start sending buses out like #6084 because you have no other choice but to, you know its bad. Expand CTA originally didn't want to send any 1000s to 74th. At that time, 103rd had received odd numbered 1000s while NP RECEIVED even numbered 1000s. The high frequency of breakdowns at 74th forced CTA to send some temporary help. When Archer closed, the bulk of their Novas went to 74th, retiring the 6009s. Remember FG was already majority Novas, so breakdowns there were minimized. Fg and 74th wouldn't have received any New Flyers in CTA'S perfect world As much as some heres would hate to hear, newer buses on the south side first makes sense. While 103rd operates 2 owl routes and 77th operate 3 owl routes each, 74th operates 5 owl routes (9,49,55,62,63). K has 1, C has 3, P has 1, and F has 2.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Devera Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 5:18 PM, artthouwill said: As much as some heres would hate to hear, newer buses on the south side first makes sense. While 103rd and 77th operate 2 owl routes each, 74th operates 5 owl routes (9,49,55,62,63). K has 0, C has 2, P has 1, and F has 1. Expand Doesn't C have 3 owl routes (20, 53, 66) and K has 1 (60)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1051 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 5:34 PM, Anthony Devera said: Doesn't C have 3 owl routes (20, 53, 66) and K has 1 (60)? Expand yes and FG has 2 (81 and 77) and 77th has 3 (4, 79,87,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 6:11 PM, Mr.NewFlyer1051 said: yes and FG has 2 (81 and 77) and 77th has 3 (4, Expand Corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 5:34 PM, Anthony Devera said: Doesn't C have 3 owl routes (20, 53, 66) and K has 1 (60)? Expand forgot the 53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 5:18 PM, artthouwill said: CTA originally didn't want to send any 1000s to 74th. At that time, 103rd had received odd numbered 1000s while NP RECEIVED even numbered 1000s. The high frequency of breakdowns at 74th forced CTA to send some temporary help. When Archer closed, the bulk of their Novas went to 74th, retiring the 6009s. Remember FG was already majority Novas, so breakdowns there were minimized. Fg and 74th wouldn't have received any New Flyers in CTA'S perfect world As much as some heres would hate to hear, newer buses on the south side first makes sense. While 103rd and 77th operate 3 owl routes each, 74th operates 5 owl routes (9,49,55,62,63). K has 1, C has 3, P has 1, and F has 2.. Expand Yeah I remember that as a kid when I started seeing #1000s slowly popping up on downtown routes and eventually around the far southeast side. When we did finally start seeing changes fully was right around 2009 If my memory is correct. There was a mix of everything at a point though at 74th briefly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 4:11 PM, YoungBusLover said: It wasn't that 74th didn't care about them it was just at that time they were nearly all #6000s before the last #4400's were shipped off. They were overworked and had little downtime due to the routes they were on. Imagine trying to maintain 270+ buses that are nearly 13-14 years old on the south side with little relief in terms of receiving new equipment. #6084 and #6328 were prime examples of how bad things were getting at 74th for them. #6084 had the laziest rehab I've ever seen and on top of that it was very loud along with having missing parts. 2008 was rough for the #6000s at 74th and it kept getting worse until the mid #1000's came into service. When you start sending buses out like #6084 because you have no other choice but to, you know its bad. Expand Aw I thought youbwas talking about before then but yea i agree you give a garage all 10+ year okd buses you asking for a big ass breakdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 6:41 PM, YoungBusLover said: Yeah I remember that as a kid when I started seeing #1000s slowly popping up on downtown routes and eventually around the far southeast side. When we did finally start seeing changes fully was right around 2009 If my memory is correct. There was a mix of everything at a point though at 74th briefly. Expand Yea it was 09 it was a big mix up cux C had 60's for the first time ive ever seen them have those 10's 5300's & the 6400's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 1:15 PM, CTA5750 said: Thank you! Likewise! Glad you enjoyed seeing the bus. Expand Loved it just drove pass it today & look at it everytime I drive through C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 7:18 PM, Shannoncvpi said: Loved it just drove pass it today & look at it everytime I drive through C Expand Cool! Thanks for checking up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 5:18 PM, artthouwill said: CTA originally didn't want to send any 1000s to 74th. At that time, 103rd had received odd numbered 1000s while NP RECEIVED even numbered 1000s. The high frequency of breakdowns at 74th forced CTA to send some temporary help. When Archer closed, the bulk of their Novas went to 74th, retiring the 6009s. Remember FG was already majority Novas, so breakdowns there were minimized. Fg and 74th wouldn't have received any New Flyers in CTA'S perfect world As much as some heres would hate to hear, newer buses on the south side first makes sense. While 103rd operates 2 owl routes and 77th operate 3 owl routes each, 74th operates 5 owl routes (9,49,55,62,63). K has 1, C has 3, P has 1, and F has 2.. Expand Yea CTA dont really care about 6 & FG cuz they always get the half dead buses just like if CTA had it their way FG wouldnt have got any flyers or new novas they would have been 100% 6400's again but they know they have to avoid the major breakdowns like what happened at 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 7:20 PM, CTA5750 said: Cool! Thanks for checking up on it. Expand No problem its just a OG bus sitting with some youngings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Do anybody got a pic if 1693 when it was banged up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam92 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 7:21 PM, Shannoncvpi said: Yea CTA dont really care about 6 & FG cuz they always get the half dead buses just like if CTA had it their way FG wouldnt have got any flyers or new novas they would have been 100% 6400's again but they know they have to avoid the major breakdowns like what happened at 6 Expand It’s not that they don’t care Moreso FG stays in its area outside of the 56 therefore doesn’t have equipment racking up miles up and down expressways while deadheading compared to say 77th or NP. 74th just in an awkward spot like the Blue Line is and also has more room for left over equipment since they can’t house artics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 2:34 AM, Sam92 said: It’s not that they don’t care Moreso FG stays in its area outside of the 56 therefore doesn’t have equipment racking up miles up and down expressways while deadheading compared to say 77th or NP. 74th just in an awkward spot like the Blue Line is and also has more room for left over equipment since they can’t house artics Expand That's a good point bro I didnt think of it like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Today I rode 1592 and I noticed the 9 was misplaced and it had a tear on it too in the middle. What other D40LF's or other buses in the CTA have weird fleet numbers on the inside? I think this is my first time I got a bus in the CTA that has a weird number inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1051 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 10:20 PM, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Today I rode 1592 and I noticed the 9 was misplaced and it had a tear on it too in the middle. What other D40LF's or other buses in the CTA have weird fleet numbers on the inside? I think this is my first time I got a bus in the CTA that has a weird number inside. Expand 1007 has no number inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 On 9/8/2020 at 3:37 AM, Mr.NewFlyer1051 said: 1007 has no number inside Expand I know about the 1007 situation too even though I never rode it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/8/2020 at 12:47 PM, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: I know about the 1007 situation too even though I never rode it. Expand Aw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 My daughter said that she wanted to see my job so I took her & let her see the buses 0911201603.mp4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 This is somerhing thats rare af now odometers on the wheel makes me wonder if this is a bus rim from 1 of the series thats been retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 10:16 PM, Shannoncvpi said: My daughter said that she wanted to see my job so I took her & let her see the buses 0911201603.mp4Fetching info... Expand Wow that is a cool quick tour of the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 10:29 PM, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Wow that is a cool quick tour of the garage! Expand Ikr I wish that I could take her inside & let her see the inside of the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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