Guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 cta5750 said last weekend #1756 was being delivered. #1755 is the highest bus in service. It was on the #9 Ashland yesterday. It had the byk rac advertizing. If I were to assume what came with #1756 I would say into the mid #1760's. They should be in service anytime from today to early next week. I'll let you know when I see one. Here is #1763 in service on the OHare shuttle, I took this one hour ago at Rosemont. Didnt have time to focus because too many people around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneking7320 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 That goes back about 2 or 3 years, when CTA said there was problems with the rear doors, frame at the articulation, etc. rmadison suggested that as the DE60LFs are received, they were not to replace the NABIs, but would allow for them to get work. Thanks Busjack! I hope attention is paid to the seat mountings in the artic joint area. That area is very noisy when traveling bumpy roads at speed (like Lake Shore Drive). Gene King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Here is #1763, I took this one hour ago at Rosemont. Didnt have time to focus because too many people around. In service yet, or what is the context? An indication that NP has started getting some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 In service yet, or what is the context? An indication that NP has started getting some? The pic was taken at a very busy Rosemont Station. Lots of buses from FG (Novas) and NP (NF)operating the OHare Blue Line shuttle. I guess NP getting some more NF buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I wonder what garage #1763 is going to be assigned to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I wonder what garage #1763 is going to be assigned to. From what CTA5750 has observed, I would guess NP. That seems to suggest it will be like before, NP odd and 103rd even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I wonder what garage #1763 is going to be assigned to. When I saw #1763 today, it was displaying "North Park Garage" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 When I saw #1763 today, it was displaying "North Park Garage" Oh okay, thanks for telling me that (otherwise I wouldn't have know ). BTW, for Busjack, it seems as if NP is going to be odd again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman8119 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 The North Park, 103 is the same as it was before. I saw 1762 running on the 29 yesterday, and have seen some odd New Flyers running shuttles out of Rosemont with NP run numbers. As part of the recent bus shuffle, it appears that Chicago ave was involved in moving buses to North Park. I saw a 1400 running a shuttle at Rosemont Tuesday night and then 1403 on the 151 yesterday at Michigan and Randolph. There are also some 1330 (specifically 1337 and 1332) series buses running on the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Already noticed the shuffle. The North Park, 103 is the same as it was before. I saw 1762 running on the 29 yesterday, and have seen some odd New Flyers running shuttles out of Rosemont with NP run numbers. As part of the recent bus shuffle, it appears that Chicago ave was involved in moving buses to North Park. I saw a 1400 running a shuttle at Rosemont Tuesday night and then 1403 on the 151 yesterday at Michigan and Randolph. There are also some 1330 (specifically 1337 and 1332) series buses running on the same. OT here: Spotted #1323 yesterday afternoon working #11 Lincoln NB. I already noticed the shuffle about 3 days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 The North Park, 103 is the same as it was before. I saw 1762 running on the 29 yesterday, and have seen some odd New Flyers running shuttles out of Rosemont with NP run numbers. As part of the recent bus shuffle, it appears that Chicago ave was involved in moving buses to North Park. I saw a 1400 running a shuttle at Rosemont Tuesday night and then 1403 on the 151 yesterday at Michigan and Randolph. There are also some 1330 (specifically 1337 and 1332) series buses running on the same. 77th (1300s), Chicago (1400s), and Kedzie (1700s) were involved in the shuffle. The shuffle actually occurred sometime during the Fourth of July weekend, according to observations during that weekend, to supplement service during the Taste. The timing of it was right to keep the affected buses up there for the three week shuttle service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Yesterday, I saw 1729 on #11 NB in the mid-afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Heres another new arrival, this pic was taken one hour ago. I spotted New Flyer #1769 EB on Foster at Pulaski. I passed it up and caught another shot arrivng at NP. You can see no plates on it and it had a sign taped to the front door from the factory, plastic wrapping was on the front end. It seems to me the new arrivals are coming off the Kennedy at Austin and turning at Foster ave. I traveled west on Foster to see if any more arrived but none were spotted. By the way this pic was posted at 1:15pm today, not 10:14 like the post states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cta5658 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 besides #1762 has any new even numbered buses been delivered to 103? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Heres another new arrival, this pic was taken one hour ago. I spotted New Flyer #1769 EB on Foster at Pulaski. I passed it up and caught another shot arrivng at NP. You can see no plates on it and it had a sign taped to the front door from the factory, plastic wrapping was on the front end. It seems to me the new arrivals are coming off the Kennedy at Austin and turning at Foster ave. Nice pics! They look awesome. Anyway, you haven't seen buses #1770 and up, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Heres another new arrival, this pic was taken one hour ago. I spotted New Flyer #1769 EB on Foster at Pulaski. I passed it up and caught another shot arrivng at NP. You can see no plates on it and it had a sign taped to the front door from the factory, plastic wrapping was on the front end. It seems to me the new arrivals are coming off the Kennedy at Austin and turning at Foster ave. I traveled west on Foster to see if any more arrived but none were spotted. By the way this pic was posted at 1:15pm today, not 10:14 like the post states. Cool. In the first picture, was that another possible new arrival a little further up ahead of 1769? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordguy Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Heres another new arrival, this pic was taken one hour ago. I spotted New Flyer #1769 EB on Foster at Pulaski. I passed it up and caught another shot arrivng at NP. You can see no plates on it and it had a sign taped to the front door from the factory, plastic wrapping was on the front end. It seems to me the new arrivals are coming off the Kennedy at Austin and turning at Foster ave. I traveled west on Foster to see if any more arrived but none were spotted. By the way this pic was posted at 1:15pm today, not 10:14 like the post states. Great shots! Until now, I hadn't realized that new arrivals were dispatched directly to the assigned garages instead of the South Shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 besides #1762 has any new even numbered buses been delivered to 103? #1764 was on the #123 last friday. #1761 was on the #22 and #1763 was on the #36 both Friday and Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Cool. In the first picture, was that another possible new arrival a little further up ahead of 1769? No the bus up ahead was #1317, possibly a Blue Line/Rosemont pullin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Nice pics! They look awesome. Anyway, you haven't seen buses #1770 and up, right? As far as the northside is concerned expect to see #1771,73,75,77 and 79. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Great shots! Until now, I hadn't realized that new arrivals were dispatched directly to the assigned garages instead of the South Shops. I remember when the Novas arrived in 2001, FG would get theirs from the factory, of course after all those unauthorized detours through Detroit Mich. I remember #6801 arriving still with plastic wrapping and no farebox. The buses arrive straight from the factory to their assigned garages unless otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 As far as the northside is concerned expect to see #1771, 73,75 and 79. I will be looking for them, and thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneking7320 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I just saw CTA NF bus #1771 northbound on Dearborn north of Adams about 3 minutes ago. I can't tell you what route (since I looked out the 33rd floor window) but it is likely a North Park (#22?) or a 77th (#24?) bus. Gene King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cta5658 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 i think #1771 Is a NP Bus because it's an odd bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I just saw CTA NF bus #1771 northbound on Dearborn north of Adams about 3 minutes ago. I can't tell you what route (since I looked out the 33rd floor window) but it is likely a North Park (#22?) or a 77th (#24?) bus. Gene King NP is taking the odds again so it was probably a 22 or 36 bus today if it was in service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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