8350-series Nova LFS - Updates

[BusHunter]

This might be the secret that is not coming out concerning the Proterras. Here is a rather hair raising article explaining what's wrong with the brand new Septa proterras. Remember how I've been harping on older Proterras well these are issues with new ones. I didn't like hearing before they were the lightest frame on a heavier bus. Seems there is something to it. 

https://whyy.org/articles/septas-cracking-battery-buses-raise-questions-about-the-future-of-electric-transit/

[Busjack]

55 minutes ago, BusHunter said:

This might be the secret that is not coming out concerning the Proterras. Here is a rather hair raising article explaining what's wrong with the brand new Septa proterras. Remember how I've been harping on older Proterras well these are issues with new ones. I didn't like hearing before they were the lightest frame on a heavier bus. Seems there is something to it. 

https://whyy.org/articles/septas-cracking-battery-buses-raise-questions-about-the-future-of-electric-transit/

Would it be too difficult to post in the correct topic? On a matter that was discussed there?

The article is like 10 months old.

[Bus1883]

On 5/18/2022 at 8:51 PM, Busjack said:

...or maybe that getting 8351 out there is not more complicated than 8349.

If you are good at guessing, maybe you know if SS crews know how to use a screwdriver to attach a license plate? Other posters have said that plates are a hold-up.

The frames that the licensed plates go on are drilled into the bus just like how the ad frames are supported onto, I could be slightly wrong on it.

[Busjack]

6 hours ago, Bus1883 said:

The frames that the licensed plates go on are drilled into the bus just like how the ad frames are supported onto, I could be slightly wrong on it.

IDK, but the specs say that the manufacturers have to make provisions for them.

Interestingly, CTA still seems to use frames on the sides of the bus, while Pace has given them up, using wraps instead.

[ajay]

Spotted one in Gary Indiana while on the way home. Unknown fleet number. Possibly 8391.

[Bus1883]

1 hour ago, ajay said:

Spotted one in Gary Indiana while on the way home. Unknown fleet number. Possibly 8391.

34 total when it gets here

[Policeman]

3 minutes ago, Bus1883 said:

34 total when it gets here

I got 33 (when that bus gets delivered)

[Bus1883]

1 hour ago, Policeman said:

I got 33 (when that bus gets delivered)

Ok I checked my notebook list of how many buses are here. My bad I had 34 and not 33. 67 more to go 

[BusHunter]

#8377, #8376 and #8358 are on the end of the shops. I was just over there.

[YoungBusLover]

4 minutes ago, BusHunter said:

#8377, #8376 and #8358 are on the end of the shops. I was just over there.

Interesting I couldn't tell if #8358 was delivered fresh or not last night. #8376-77 must of came earlier this morning because I left the garage around 2 am and nothing new was over there at that time. I will say this though the #8350s are inching closer and closer to the finish line. More ventra readers are getting installed and almost all of them have Fareboxes.

[YoungBusLover]

On 3/28/2022 at 10:19 PM, BusHunter said:

I guess its time to start a delivery list of the #8350's, so lets get started... (last updated 5/21/22 at 8:40am)

#8350 delivered 8/11/21

#8351 delivered 3/28/22

#8352 delivered 5/5/22

#8353 delivered 4/10/22

#8354 delivered 3/21/22

#8355 delivered 5/13/22

#8356 delivered 5/5/22

#8357 delivered 5/5/22

#8359 delivered 5/2/22

#8360 delivered 3/26/22

#8361 delivered 3/21/22

#8363 delivered 3/26/22

#8364 delivered 3/28/22

#8366 delivered 4/6/22

#8368 delivered 4/6/22

#8369 delivered 4/6/22

#8370 delivered 5/5/22

#8371 delivered 4/11/22

#8372 delivered 5/10/22 

#8373 delivered 5/10/22 

#8374 delivered 4/11/22

#8375 delivered 5/2/22

#8378 delivered 5/10/22

#8379 delivered 5/4/22

#8380 delivered 5/2/22

#8381 delivered 5/12/22

#8383 delivered 5/12/22

#8384 delivered 5/12/22

#8385 delivered 5/13/22

#8386 delivered 5/5/22

#8387 delivered 5/17/22

#8389 delivered 5/17/22

#8392 delivered 5/19/22

Add #8358,#8376 & #8377 to the list.

[Bus1883]

1 hour ago, YoungBusLover said:

Add #8358,#8376 & #8377 to the list.

I have 36 on my notebook list now, we’re just 14 buses away from the first 50 of half the base order.

[BusHunter]

1 hour ago, Bus1883 said:

I have 36 on my notebook list now, we’re just 14 buses away from the first 50 of half the base order.

That's what I have on the list. They did have 3 on the side by the 79th fence.. Couldn't help but wonder were they ready. It was 8350 and 2 other low numbered 8350s.

[Mr.NewFlyer1051]

9 hours ago, BusHunter said:

#8377, #8376 and #8358 are on the end of the shops. I was just over there.

delivery dates should be 5/23/22

[YoungBusLover]

#8382 is at SS.

[Mr.NewFlyer1051]

52 minutes ago, YoungBusLover said:

#8382 is at SS.

that makes 37 buses now……..maybe at 40 or 50 we will start seeing em sent to garages???

[Bus1883]

46 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1051 said:

that makes 37 buses now……..maybe at 40 or 50 we will start seeing em sent to garages???

My guess is that we could start at 40, all of them should have their fareboxes and license plates installed already. 

[Shannoncvpi]

Road apss SS yesterday & seen all of the 8350's clean & looking good with them tints

[artthouwill]

40 minutes ago, Shannoncvpi said:

Road apss SS yesterday & seen all of the 8350's clean & looking good with them tints

I think most people will say say they will look even better "in service  "

[Shannoncvpi]

6 minutes ago, artthouwill said:

I think most people will say say they will look even better "in service  "

Yea I'm waiting on that day 

[Mr.cta85]

15 hours ago, Shannoncvpi said:

Road apss SS yesterday & seen all of the 8350's clean & looking good with them tints

Damn you was flying mane ?? I hope they took that camera light off that street you was driving down lol.

[YoungBusLover]

#8388 Is on the way, not my photo by the way. 

[artthouwill]

12 minutes ago, YoungBusLover said:

#8388 Is on the way, not my photo by the way. 

I never saw a route 178.   Is that a new route between Plattsburgh and Soldier Field?  Funny that route never makes it past 79th St. Lol!

[Busjack]

1 hour ago, artthouwill said:

I never saw a route 178.   Is that a new route between Plattsburgh and Soldier Field?  Funny that route never makes it past 79th St. Lol!

That looks like 128.

I'd be more concerned about the spectre in the foreground. Better call Ghostbusters.?

[Bus1883]

1 hour ago, YoungBusLover said:

#8388 Is on the way, not my photo by the way. 

This picture could been even better if the guy reversed the camera around and took the shot of the bus regularly without him himself involved instead of taking a selfie of himself without even having to edit just to cover his identity.?