Buslover88 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi everyone, I have a quick question and this is mainly to CTA workers: does anybody know where the Fixibles are being retired? I heard once they were being retired at 93rd/Ewing, and then I heard 77th Garage. Please let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 What's the difference? The Flxibles are getting retired and this is a very sad time for the CTA and its busfans, but mainly for us who enjoy riding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwantae Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 What's the difference? The Flxibles are thigetting retired and is a very sad time Cfor the CTA and its busfans, but mainly for us who enjoy riding them. Tell me about it, I having a good day today, I've rode couple 5300s (5381 and 5655) on #12 Roosevelt and 5414 on X54 Cicero Exp, and of course my TMC #4414 on 151 Sheridan in Downtown. But I barely see the ones from 103rd, I think that they are still retiring those, I am gettin pictures of them now. I am going to miss them badly, I dont even care for 6000s that much. I wish that 5300s and 6000s had those double front doors like mostly Flxibles like Blue Line 2200s (Budd). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 What's the difference? The Flxibles are getting retired and this is a very sad time for the CTA and its busfans, but mainly for us who enjoy riding them. I wasn't asking you. I want to know, that's all. I'm not in the mood to argue with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneking7320 Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I wasn't asking you. I want to know, that's all. I'm not in the mood to argue with you. A while ago on another thread I mentioned how I'd seen a few Flx 5300s being towed northbound on State St (to be scrapped). Today on another forum someone made mention that a scrapper on Cortland near Clybourn has done some scrapping of CTA buses. This past Sunday I happened to be in the Arhaus furniture store [at Cortland(?) and Clybourn] and I could see the scrapyard out the window. I didn't see any buses though. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 A while ago on another thread I mentioned how I'd seen a few Flx 5300s being towed northbound on State St (to be scrapped). Today on another forum someone made mention that a scrapper on Cortland near Clybourn has done some scrapping of CTA buses. This past Sunday I happened to be in the Arhaus furniture store [at Cortland(?) and Clybourn] and I could see the scrapyard out the window. I didn't see any buses though. Hope this helps. Thank you, Geneking7320. I would think that mostly Chicago and Kedzie's fixibles go there, though. Again, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thank you, Geneking7320. I would think that mostly Chicago and Kedzie's fixibles go there, though. Again, thanks! Chicago and Kedzie are not in the process of retiring their Flxibles at this time; only 103rd is. So this information would be nonessential at this point because 103rd does not send its 5300s to Courtland/Clybourn to get scrapped, but it will become interesting in a few months or more when Chicago and Kedzie actually start giving up their 5300s. By the way, what is with you and arguing? I was only putting a thought into this whole new discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Chicago and Kedzie are not in the process of retiring their Flxibles at this time; only 103rd is. So this information would be nonessential at this point because 103rd does not send its 5300s to Courtland/Clybourn to get scrapped, but it will become interesting in a few months or more when Chicago and Kedzie actually start giving up their 5300s. I just realized that Chicago wasn't retiring a whole lot of Fixibles right now (they are actually retiring 1 or 2 every couple of weeks or something like that. I know this because I know a driver who works out of Chicago). Of course 103rd wouldn't send it's Flxibles all the way up there unless they wanted to drive all that distance. By the way, what is with you and arguing? I was only putting a thought into this whole new discussion. First of all, I meant that I wasn't in no mood to debate with you over this topic like you do all the time. Secondly, I was mainly asking the CTA workers who are on here, but then again, maybe I should have put only CTA workers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I just realized that Chicago wasn't retiring a whole lot of Fixibles right now (they are actually retiring 1 or 2 every couple of weeks or something like that. I know this because I know a driver who works out of Chicago). Of course 103rd wouldn't send it's Flxibles all the way up there unless they wanted to drive all that distance. First of all, I meant that I wasn't in no mood to debate with you over this topic like you do all the time. Secondly, I was mainly asking the CTA workers who are on here, but then again, maybe I should have put only CTA workers . Chicago Garage hasn't been retiring a large quantity of Flxibles for over 1/2 of a year now. Secondly, me debating topics is not a bad thing. Isn't this board all about debating topics that have to do with public transit? Finally, my biggest point, if you know a bus driver out of Chicago, then why would you ask us about the topic? Just ask him/her.I think that a driver would know what is going on with the retirement process or just have an idea. And if you put mainly CTA workers or only CTA workers, it wouldn't stop me from posting what I think about the Flxible retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Chicago Garage hasn't been retiring a large quantity of Flxibles for over 1/2 of a year now. Secondly, me debating topics is not a bad thing. Isn't this board all about debating topics that have to do with public transit? Finally, my biggest point, if you know a bus driver out of Chicago, then why would you ask us about the topic? Just ask him/her.I think that a driver would know what is going on with the retirement process or just have an idea. And if you put mainly CTA workers or only CTA workers, it wouldn't stop me from posting what I think about the Flxible retirement. I haven't been able to talk with the driver in a week, but when I see him Friday, i'll ask him. I was really trying to find out about where 103rd's and 77th's flxibles are going anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadisonwi Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Actually, if the bus was "fixible" then there would be no need to retire it, would there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Actually, if the bus was "fixible" then there would be no need to retire it, would there? You're right, I was going to make the same point to Buslover months ago, but then again why bother. It is Flxible and not Fixible. Big difference here, just as rmadisonwi pointed out. If a bus is fixible you can fix it. But then again, Flxible corporation would not care for any mispellings of their name because it ceased bus production over a decade ago. Finally, 77th's Flxibles were retired completely a year ago; therefore, 103rd would be the only garage retiring them at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 You're right, I was going to make the same point to Buslover months ago, but then again why bother. It is Flxible and not Fixible. Big difference here, just as rmadisonwi pointed out. If a bus is fixible you can fix it. But then again, Flxible corporation would not care for any mispellings of their name because it ceased bus production over a decade ago. Finally, 77th's Flxibles were retired completely a year ago; therefore, 103rd would be the only garage retiring them at this time. Actually, if the bus was "fixible" then there would be no need to retire it, would there? Shut up both of you. You all misspell at one point or another. Why do you all think it's okay to point out my mistakes and not yours, BusExpert32? Of course 77th's Flxibles were retired a year ago, BusExpert32, you didn't know that? Personally, I don't think 103rd is the only garage that's retiring Flxibles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Shut up both of you. You all misspell at one point or another. Why do you all think it's okay to point out my mistakes and not yours, BusExpert32? Of course 77th's Flxibles were retired a year ago, BusExpert32, you didn't know that? Personally, I don't think 103rd is the only garage that's retiring Flxibles. Well, I personally I didn't like pointing out mistakes before, but it seems that everyone on this board likes to do that so I'm just going with the flow. I did indeed notice the "Flxible" mistakes a very long time ago, but I had no intentions to bring them up on this board, but rmadisonwi decided to point it out to you, so I guess you can't debate this with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadisonwi Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well, technically, the spelling would be "fixable," not "fixible." I was just making a light joke. No need to take things so seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well, technically, the spelling would be "fixable," not "fixible." I was just making a light joke. No need to take things so seriously. Oh, it was a joke? I didn't know. Anyway, would anyone here (except for BusExpert) happen to know where 103rd's Fixibles would go in the event of retirement? Thank you for all your help so far, everyone (again, except for BusExpert32). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Oh, it was a joke? I didn't know. Anyway, would anyone here (except for BusExpert) happen to know where 103rd's Fixibles would go in the event of retirement? Thank you for all your help so far, everyone (again, except for BusExpert32). You know, you can't exclude me from this topic. And yes, it was just a light joke, didn't you get it: fixible=it can be fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 You know, you can't exclude me from this topic. And yes, it was just a light joke, didn't you get it: fixible=it can be fixed? Sounded offending to me, and I think I just did excluded you. Goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusExpert32 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sounded offending to me, and I think I just did excluded you. Goodbye. Actually, you didn't exclude me. I was referring to me posting on this topic which you are in no position to stop. By the way, if you think the "Fixible" joke was offending, then what kind of joke wouldn't be offending to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Actually, you didn't exclude me. I was referring to me posting on this topic which you are in no position to stop. By the way, if you think the "Fixible" joke was offending, then what kind of joke wouldn't be offending to you? It's my thread, I have that right (unless if the administors say it's not, then i'll back off, but I rest my case for now). A joke that wouldn't be offending to me is a joke that doesn't include my mistakes, or me for that matter. Folks, we have gone very far off-topic here. Apologies to everyone (except BusExpert32). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Spotted Flxible Cummins 5746 today on the 12 Roosevelt. She stiill around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Spotted Flxible Cummins 5746 today on the 12 Roosevelt. She stiill around Yes she is. I spotted her earlier on the same day and if I'm not mistaken I spotted her the day before that also on 12 Roosevelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSANGEL#1 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Tell me about it, I having a good day today, I've rode couple 5300s (5381 and 5655) on #12 Roosevelt and 5414 on X54 Cicero Exp, and of course my TMC #4414 on 151 Sheridan in Downtown. But I barely see the ones from 103rd, I think that they are still retiring those, I am gettin pictures of them now. I am going to miss them badly, I dont even care for 6000s that much. I wish that 5300s and 6000s had those double front doors like mostly Flxibles like Blue Line 2200s (Budd). 103 is not retiring all their 5300s. I ride one literally everyday on 103 routes. If want to ride one just go to 95th/Redline and one will eventually show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 103 is not retiring all their 5300s. I ride one literally everyday on 103 routes. If want to ride one just go to 95th/Redline and one will eventually show up. Right. Every time I go to visit friends on the South Side, I see them on both the 28 and X28 as well as on the 15 Jeffery Local. I may see them less frequently than I did before, but they are still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsmusic Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Right. Every time I go to visit friends on the South Side, I see them on both the 28 and X28 as well as on the 15 Jeffery Local. I may see them less frequently than I did before, but they are still there. Certainly they are. Everyday on the 2, I see at least ten 5300s on the 2 (not very often), 26, 28, X28, and 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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