YoungBusLover Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 10:35 PM, 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. Expand Ahh the updated signs are monochrome, got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.cta85 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 10:35 PM, 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. Expand 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 #8465 and #8467 are at SS. #8466 might be there as well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoRail Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 2:37 AM, 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. Expand I prefer the older signs as well but white amber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Pate Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 How soon will option 1 8350s go into service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 On 2/11/2023 at 1:47 PM, Rhys Pate said: How soon will option 1 8350s go into service? Expand Are you referring to the #8450s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Pate Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 On 2/11/2023 at 4:33 PM, YoungBusLover said: Are you referring to the #8450s? Expand Yes, I mean the block of 8350s from 8450-8549. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 On 2/11/2023 at 8:52 PM, Rhys Pate said: Yes, I mean the block of 8350s from 8450-8549. Expand Generally it can take upwards of a few weeks to a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 #8461 and #8468 are at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renardo870 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/11/2023 at 1:47 PM, Rhys Pate said: How soon will option 1 8350s go into service? Expand What garage or garages will the 8450 - 8549 appear next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus1883 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 1:26 AM, renardo870 said: What garage or garages will the 8450 - 8549 appear next? Expand Good question I assume 74th or 77th will get them (my guess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 5:29 AM, Bus1883 said: Good question I assume 74th or 77th will get them (my guess). Expand 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 6:02 AM, 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. Expand 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 5:09 PM, 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 Expand as i heard per maintenance at FG they aren’t getting the 8450’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 8:07 PM, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: as i heard per maintenance at FG they aren’t getting the 8450’s Expand 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 8:15 PM, 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. Expand 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 8:07 PM, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: as i heard per maintenance at FG they aren’t getting the 8450’s Expand Yea I wouldn't be surprised if they don't get anymore they are the stepchild garage that nobody wants ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 6:56 AM, Shannoncvpi said: Yea I wouldn't be surprised if they don't get anymore they are the stepchild garage that nobody wants ??? Expand 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 #8471 has arrived at SS this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 3:14 PM, 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. Expand a lot of the 8351-8399 range are split wit 103rd and FG 8400-8449 FG C and 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 4:03 PM, YoungBusLover said: #8471 has arrived at SS this morning. Expand wonder what happened wit the 8450-8459 range lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 9:41 PM, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: wonder what happened wit the 8450-8459 range lol Expand Whatever is available and complete will get shipped out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus1883 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 9:41 PM, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: wonder what happened wit the 8450-8459 range lol Expand 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/14/2023 at 12:03 AM, 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. Expand you right i forgot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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