YoungBusLover Posted January 27, 2023 Report Posted January 27, 2023 3 hours ago, RJL6000 said: Although the CTA has used the Luminator Horizon destination signs on most of its earlier buses (up to and including buses 7900-8324), the newest 8350s and Proterras use Hanover Monochrome destination signs. Ahh the updated signs are monochrome, got it. Quote
Mr.cta85 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Posted January 27, 2023 4 hours ago, RJL6000 said: Although the CTA has used the Luminator Horizon destination signs on most of its earlier buses (up to and including buses 7900-8324), the newest 8350s and Proterras use Hanover Monochrome destination signs. I’m not a fan of those newer destinations signs you can include 1249 with them as well. They’re must slower as far as what the destination says. The older signs are faster lol. 3 Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 9, 2023 Report Posted February 9, 2023 #8465 and #8467 are at SS. #8466 might be there as well. 1 1 Quote
Guest ChicagoRail Posted February 9, 2023 Report Posted February 9, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 8:37 PM, Mr.cta85 said: I’m not a fan of those newer destinations signs you can include 1249 with them as well. They’re must slower as far as what the destination says. The older signs are faster lol. I prefer the older signs as well but white amber. Quote
Rhys Pate Posted February 11, 2023 Report Posted February 11, 2023 How soon will option 1 8350s go into service? Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Posted February 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Rhys Pate said: How soon will option 1 8350s go into service? Are you referring to the #8450s? Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Posted February 11, 2023 I'll get a better look tonight but it appears #8460 or #8469 is at SS. Couldn't see the number well while driving past the fence to be for sure. Quote
Rhys Pate Posted February 11, 2023 Report Posted February 11, 2023 4 hours ago, YoungBusLover said: Are you referring to the #8450s? Yes, I mean the block of 8350s from 8450-8549. Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Posted February 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Rhys Pate said: Yes, I mean the block of 8350s from 8450-8549. Generally it can take upwards of a few weeks to a month. Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Posted February 11, 2023 #8461 and #8468 are at SS. Quote
renardo870 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Rhys Pate said: How soon will option 1 8350s go into service? What garage or garages will the 8450 - 8549 appear next? Quote
Bus1883 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 4 hours ago, renardo870 said: What garage or garages will the 8450 - 8549 appear next? Good question I assume 74th or 77th will get them (my guess). Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 22 hours ago, Bus1883 said: Good question I assume 74th or 77th will get them (my guess). 103rd should be the next garage to get some, Chicago getting a small handful completely took me by surprise and I'm still confused by. 74th and 77th should be the last garages to get anything. 2 Quote
Shannoncvpi Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 11 hours ago, YoungBusLover said: 103rd should be the next garage to some, Chicago getting a small handful completely took me by surprise and I'm still confused by. 74th and 77th should be the last garages to get anything. 77th always get the new buses I was shocked we got some over at C also But I still say FG & 3 should be the first to get them they got alot of the oldest buses in the fleet 77th is cool & 74th is also pretty cool also Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Shannoncvpi said: 77th always get the new buses I was shocked we got some over at C also But I still say FG & 3 should be the first to get them they got alot of the oldest buses in the fleet 77th is cool & 74th is also pretty cool also as i heard per maintenance at FG they aren’t getting the 8450’s Quote
Busjack Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: as i heard per maintenance at FG they aren’t getting the 8450’s FG probably already received what it was going to get. When I went by last weekend, it was almost all NFs parked at the Elston fence, which, besides being a change, showed that it was parking what most other garages were running. Quote
artthouwill Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Busjack said: FG probably already received what it was going to get. When I went by last weekend, it was almost all NFs parked at the Elston fence, which, besides being a change, showed that it was parking what most other garages were running. That makes sense considering how few buses FG runs on the weekend vs weekdays. They can "rest" the older New Flyers on the weekends which is probably something the other garages can't do. Quote
Shannoncvpi Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 10 hours ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: as i heard per maintenance at FG they aren’t getting the 8450’s Yea I wouldn't be surprised if they don't get anymore they are the stepchild garage that nobody wants ??? Quote
Busjack Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Shannoncvpi said: Yea I wouldn't be surprised if they don't get anymore they are the stepchild garage that nobody wants ??? According to those posting rosters, FG got 49 8350s and 113 of 7900-8349. How many more does it need? As I previously indicated, if the allocation is based on having firm orders for 300 Novas plus the electrics, 45-50 per garage is about right. If any garage has been neglected, it's K. Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 #8471 has arrived at SS this morning. Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Busjack said: According to those posting rosters, FG got 49 8350s and 113 of 7900-8349. How many more does it need? As I previously indicated, if the allocation is based on having firm orders for 300 Novas plus the electrics, 45-50 per garage is about right. If any garage has been neglected, it's K. a lot of the 8351-8399 range are split wit 103rd and FG 8400-8449 FG C and 3 Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 5 hours ago, YoungBusLover said: #8471 has arrived at SS this morning. wonder what happened wit the 8450-8459 range lol Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: wonder what happened wit the 8450-8459 range lol Whatever is available and complete will get shipped out first. Quote
Bus1883 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Posted February 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: wonder what happened wit the 8450-8459 range lol Remember no matter what unit even if it’s not in numerical order they’ll send buses out depending if they’re ready to go. Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Posted February 14, 2023 42 minutes ago, Bus1883 said: Remember no matter what unit even if it’s not in numerical order they’ll send buses out depending if they’re ready to go. you right i forgot Quote
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