Busjack Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, jtrussel said: So with this administration (trump) basically kicking the electric mandate to the curb, is cta /pace still going for the all electric by 2040 or did it open the door for some new diesel busses And this has to do with 8350-8949, how? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 8949(LG03-100) is headed out soon from NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrussel Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 17 hours ago, Busjack said: And this has to do with 8350-8949, how? Just asking a question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus1883 Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, dsblk93gt said: 8949(LG03-100) is headed out soon from NY. @YoungBusLoveralready pointed it out, it’s at SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Bus1883 said: @YoungBusLoveralready pointed it out, it’s at SS 8949 is in Plattsburgh inside the building right now, or was at 4pm. I was working on it today replacing a Clever unit and doing validations on Rosco. 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 On 8/13/2021 at 2:25 PM, YoungBusLover said: Basically it's the factory serial number with CTA and Prevost Pilot stamped on it. When I head back in after my fallback I'll try to get some clearer photos. That's the paper that every bus got on the assembly line, LD75 the contract # and the date is when the bus was scheduled for lay down. Usually these are removed prior to shipping, but as it's a pilot bus it may not have gotten removed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam92 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, Bus1883 said: @YoungBusLoveralready pointed it out, it’s at SS On 3/24/2025 at 8:24 PM, YoungBusLover said: #8948 & #8949 are at SS. 1 hour ago, dsblk93gt said: 8949 is in Plattsburgh inside the building right now, or was at 4pm. I was working on it today replacing a Clever unit and doing validations on Rosco. 😉 Wait so did 8949 get sent back then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 51 minutes ago, Sam92 said: Wait so did 8949 get sent back then? It hasn't left yet. It won't be leaving until probably tomorrow as far as I know. There are (3) CTA buses left in Plattsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 4 hours ago, Bus1883 said: @YoungBusLoveralready pointed it out, it’s at SS 3 hours ago, dsblk93gt said: 8949 is in Plattsburgh inside the building right now, or was at 4pm. I was working on it today replacing a Clever unit and doing validations on Rosco. 😉 I'll have to double check tomorrow I was for sure It was #8949 that I saw sitting over on the west side of SS, might have been #8947 then but I'll definitely double check at SS in the morning before I start my run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 This was 2 mins ago. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, dsblk93gt said: This was 2 mins ago. I appreciate the confirmation from the facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus1883 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, dsblk93gt said: This was 2 mins ago. That’s a good shot especially with the last of them to be shipped 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 59 minutes ago, YoungBusLover said: I appreciate the confirmation from the facility. No problem! I just happened to find this forum trying to look up what a bus number was from a previous contract. I have photos of the last bus as it was going down the line, I tried to get as many as I could. They used to be very strict about photos taken inside the plant but it's become relaxed somewhat since we knew we were closing. I've worked here since 2011 so just under 14yrs by the time I leave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 58 minutes ago, dsblk93gt said: No problem! I just happened to find this forum trying to look up what a bus number was from a previous contract. Welcome😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, dsblk93gt said: No problem! I just happened to find this forum trying to look up what a bus number was from a previous contract. I have photos of the last bus as it was going down the line, I tried to get as many as I could. They used to be very strict about photos taken inside the plant but it's become relaxed somewhat since we knew we were closing. I've worked here since 2011 so just under 14yrs by the time I leave. I appreciate everyone's hard work and dedication to not only fulfilling the order on time but also changing the size of the shield midway through the order not sure if that was CTAs doing or Nova either way I couldn't stand the extended sliding shield piece obscuring my view while operating. 😅 I wish you all nothing but the best in your future endeavors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus1883 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, dsblk93gt said: No problem! I just happened to find this forum trying to look up what a bus number was from a previous contract. I have photos of the last bus as it was going down the line, I tried to get as many as I could. They used to be very strict about photos taken inside the plant but it's become relaxed somewhat since we knew we were closing. I've worked here since 2011 so just under 14yrs by the time I leave. The 6400s will always be remembered as the first nova buses for CTA. I wish there were photos of them at the plant from between 1999 and 2002. I believe it is possible to find any but it inquires deep searching. I’m gonna miss the plant in Plattsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Bus1883 said: The 6400s will always be remembered as the first nova buses for CTA. I wish there were photos of them at the plant from between 1999 and 2002. I believe it is possible to find any but it inquires deep searching. I’m gonna miss the plant in Plattsburgh. I think those were built in Niskayuna, NY right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: Welcome😎 Thanks! I will definitely miss it, especially working with all the different inspectors as I work in the Customer Presentation Center. I started our doing vinyl on NY buses in 2011, then moved onto Final prepping buses for customer, then from there into electrical validations. I moved into my current location as electrical tester probably around 2014-2015? It's been an adventure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsblk93gt Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 One of the last CTA with our last NYC bus today. Very surreal for sure, I am glad so many people enjoy the buses! I have probably hundreds if not thousands of photos from my years there that I will definitely share at some point. I lost my Flickr account due to not using my Yahoo account ugh. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus1883 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 4 hours ago, dsblk93gt said: I think those were built in Niskayuna, NY right? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 #8939 is at SS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethebusman Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 What is the VIN for 8949? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon tahoeppv Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 On 3/14/2025 at 9:43 PM, ItzLoganTRANSIT said: What about 8594? It may since it was brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBusLover Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 There will be a batch of #8800s entering service in the next several days and it appears #8765 will finally be heading into service as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethebusman Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 On 3/27/2025 at 1:54 PM, dsblk93gt said: One of the last CTA with our last NYC bus today. Very surreal for sure, I am glad so many people enjoy the buses! I have probably hundreds if not thousands of photos from my years there that I will definitely share at some point. I lost my Flickr account due to not using my Yahoo account ugh. Interesting that NYCTA 5025 (electric) has a 2023 VIN, but is just now heading out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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