BusExpert32 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well, since there was a "Farewell Flxibles" topic started over a year a ago, I've decided to start a "Farewell TMCs" topic since the start of the TMC retirement is just around the corner and these threads will help us remember the 1991 buses in a few years when the CTA will have no more of them. I will truely miss these buses. If anyone has any comments about TMCs or photos of TMCs, feel free to share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadisonwi Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well, technically the "start" of the TMC retirement was several months ago. Nearly 40 have been removed from the roster since the beginning of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Here's a picture I took about a week ago of bus #4494. It was operating on the 151 Sheridan at Michigan Ave. and Pearson at the Water Tower Place. The bus was heading southbound to Union Station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwantae Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 This Morning, Around 9AM, I've saw Bus #4771 running X3 King Dr Exp on S. Michigan/ Congress., That bus was from Kedzie Garage, This past summer I've always seen it on #12 Roosevelt. Did Kedzie transfer some of their TMCs? I believe 77th used to have that bus until Nova Came around, because I do have a picture shot of #4772 running #79 at Western/79th terminal, it was in 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Buses in that range first were at 77th, then went to Forest Glen, then to Kedzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwantae Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 This Afternoon, I've spotted two TMC's at Ford City working #79-79th; Bus#4741 with an "03" placed on the windshield and #4766 with no garage # on windshield. Did these buses just got transferred to 77th from 103rd for more 1000s? And how did 77th gain more of TMCs, did they took some Novas out to Chicago Garage to replace some 5300s? I did believe that those 2 used to be 77th buses back in 90s until Novas came. And yes I did rode 4766 from Ford City to Dan Ryan for Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Today I rode TMC 4626 with 4628 right behind it. Both were operating on the 12 Roosevelt. If I'm not mistaken both had recently served 103rd. 4626 didn't have its garage sticker so I'm wondering if these got transferred back to Kedzie to make room for Flyers. By back I mean their previous assignment progression was Kedzie, Chicago, then 103rd. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSANGEL#1 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Today I rode TMC 4626 with 4628 right behind it. Both were operating on the 12 Roosevelt. If I'm not mistaken both had recently served 103rd. 4626 didn't have its garage sticker so I'm wondering if these got transferred back to Kedzie to make room for Flyers. By back I mean their previous assignment progression was Kedzie, Chicago, then 103rd. Any thoughts? After 103rd's Novas "never came" as planned, Chicago gave 103 all their TMC's for Novas and 77th gave a few. When Kedzie started recieving Flyers after Archer, 103 gave Kedzie back some of the TMC's for some of Kedzie's 6000's. 77th gave 103 and NP Artics for TMC's after the first trade between 103 and Kedzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 After 103rd's Novas "never came" as planned, Chicago gave 103 all their TMC's for Novas and 77th gave a few. When Kedzie started recieving Flyers after Archer, 103 gave Kedzie back some of the TMC's for some of Kedzie's 6000's. 77th gave 103 and NP Artics for TMC's after the first trade between 103 and Kedzie. Ok. I had forgotten Kedzie got some TMCs back from 103rd a few months ago. Most of the TMCs I usually see from Kedzie are from the 4700 block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Today I rode TMC 4626 with 4628 right behind it. Both were operating on the 12 Roosevelt. If I'm not mistaken both had recently served 103rd. 4626 didn't have its garage sticker so I'm wondering if these got transferred back to Kedzie to make room for Flyers. By back I mean their previous assignment progression was Kedzie, Chicago, then 103rd. Any thoughts? Im working at the firehouse today, I spotted TMC #4403 at 16th/Pulaski on the 16th/18th route with a "K" designation on the window. NPs 4400s must be getting shipped out, any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Does anyone know if TMC #4905 is still on the property?. I remember it was rehabbed, a/c installed, rear window covered over and saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Does anyone know if TMC #4905 is still on the property?. I remember it was rehabbed, a/c installed, rear window covered over and saved. You got any pictures? I'd like to see one of the Non-Lift Equipped TMC's with A/C in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwantae Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 You got any pictures? I'd like to see one of the Non-Lift Equipped TMC's with A/C in the back. I know that Chicago Fire Dept. has some of their 4900s, I've saw one last year at Front of Fire Station on W 95th in Beverly. Do you know what happened to the rest of the 4900s? I miss the TMCs with the back window. Hopelly I'll find one soon to buy it to make it as a trailer home for camp, pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 You got any pictures? I'd like to see one of the Non-Lift Equipped TMC's with A/C in the back. I saw #4905 in the Ray Neilson/GPS video of the 2002 Bus Convention. Anyone who participated in this convention might know about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I know that Chicago Fire Dept. has some of their 4900s, I've saw one last year at Front of Fire Station on W 95th in Beverly. Do you know what happened to the rest of the 4900s? I miss the TMCs with the back window. Hopelly I'll find one soon to buy it to make it as a trailer home for camp, pretty awesome. Chicago Fire Dept. has one 4900 TMC, it is assigned to the Fire Academy on DeKoven st. Chicago Police Dept. has an ex CTA 5300 Flxible on their roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Anybody know approximately how many TMC's have been retired? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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