ZBoss Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 The junkyard can be sen off the 92nd/Ewing bridge. But as far a as access the only thing I can tell you is bring some scrap metal to enter the site otherwise you wont be allowed to get in and see the buses. I brought in some scrap sitting in my garage and I got in and I brough my camera. As I snapped a photo of one of the TMCs, a man who worked there approached me and asked me why was I photographing the junked buses, he wasant upset at me, he was just curious. I told him I used to drive those buses. He was very polite and gave me permission to get up close to the buses and photograph as much as I wanted but I had to be careful not to get caught by his supervisor. I took my pics looked around a bit and then I left. I recommend caution when going there, the area is not a very safe one. I stay in my vehicle before I get out and try to spot the buses from 92nd st. If I see something I will try to snap my pics and not stand around there too long. Oh ok...thanks 5750... Now I can see why they are so farr off and out of site... Quote
rmadisonwi Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 does anyone know how many 5300's are still here as of now 57, as of earlier today. And 122 TMCs. Quote
Busjack Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 57, as of earlier today. And 122 TMCs. With 179 of both types left, and, by my calculation, about 240-250 D40LFs to go, it looks like they are dropping off the roster a bit quicker than predicted. Not to mention the DE60LFs coming. Quote
Buslover88 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 With 179 of both types left, and, by my calculation, about 240-250 D40LFs to go, it looks like they are dropping off the roster a bit quicker than predicted. Not to mention the DE60LFs coming. If there is 240-250 more NFs coming, and with about 180 1991 buses left, isn't that a little too fast? Because if they have all those NFs coming in and the 1991 buses are completey gone, then what happens? Unless the CTA plans on retiring some of the 1995 buses too ... Quote
Busjack Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 If there is 240-250 more NFs coming, and with about 180 1991 buses left, isn't that a little too fast? Because if they have all those NFs coming in and the 1991 buses are completey gone, then what happens? Unless the CTA plans on retiring some of the 1995 buses too ... That intent has been voiced. Also, don't forget the reports that the 5800s are to become history (about 60 buses). Quote
Buslover88 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 That intent has been voiced. Also, don't forget the reports that the 5800s are to become history (about 60 buses). I just realized that. So, the rest of these NFs coming (once the 1991 buses are gone) are most likely going to completey replace the 5800s and some 6000s. Quote
BusHunter Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Posted July 31, 2008 If there is 240-250 more NFs coming, and with about 180 1991 buses left, isn't that a little too fast? Because if they have all those NFs coming in and the 1991 buses are completey gone, then what happens? Unless the CTA plans on retiring some of the 1995 buses too ... According to what RM says, if you do the math. 179 1991's plus 317 #6000's plus 59 #5800's you get 555 buses. With at least 242 more #1000's coming and 150 #600's translating to 200 replacements. 555 minus 442 leaves 113 #6000's left. There will probably be fewer than that after some consolidation helps to shrink a few garages fleets. Quote
jajuan Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 According to what RM says, if you do the math. 179 1991's plus 317 #6000's plus 59 #5800's you get 555 buses. With at least 242 more #1000's coming and 150 #600's translating to 200 replacements. 555 minus 442 leaves 113 #6000's left. There will probably be fewer than that after some consolidation helps to shrink a few garages fleets. I agree with you, but I think it's more a shift and updating in the amount of service provided at each garage that accounts for any fleet reductions moreso than the consolidation plan that's been dead it the water for months outside of NFs replacing any remaining TMCs and 5300s. Quote
Busjack Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 I agree with you, but I think it's more a shift and updating in the amount of service provided at each garage that accounts for any fleet reductions moreso than the consolidation plan that's been dead it the water for months outside of NFs replacing any remaining TMCs and 5300s. And also the end of 3 track in Dec. Quote
dre_cta6221 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 The fishbowl is 9476. I believe there is a 7100 series (7139 but I'm not sure) artic back there too. Next time I go to the maintenence building i'll try to get some pix. I loved them too. but there wasn't alot of leg room. Quote
qwantae Posted August 1, 2008 Report Posted August 1, 2008 The junkyard can be sen off the 92nd/Ewing bridge. But as far a as access the only thing I can tell you is bring some scrap metal to enter the site otherwise you wont be allowed to get in and see the buses. I brought in some scrap sitting in my garage and I got in and I brough my camera. As I snapped a photo of one of the TMCs, a man who worked there approached me and asked me why was I photographing the junked buses, he wasant upset at me, he was just curious. I told him I used to drive those buses. He was very polite and gave me permission to get up close to the buses and photograph as much as I wanted but I had to be careful not to get caught by his supervisor. I took my pics looked around a bit and then I left. I recommend caution when going there, the area is not a very safe one. I stay in my vehicle before I get out and try to spot the buses from 92nd st. If I see something I will try to snap my pics and not stand around there too long. I've been to NIMCO in New Jersey two years ago to snap pictures of bunch of scrapped East coast buses like NYCMTA's 1980s GMC RTS, PAT's 1983 Neoplan Penniliners, and the owner of the Juckyard had welcome me to enter and checked out the buses, it was so fun and shocking of course. Is just that Chicago junkyard workers are such a "Wuzz"!!!!! I still haven't got a chance to get to Ewing yet, but maybe tomorrow or next week, thanks for warning!!!! Quote
mikeymc77 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Posted August 23, 2008 Went past Perry Scrapyard, a lot of new scrap. Any official count on what is left of the 5300s. Quote
Guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Posted August 23, 2008 Today on the 53 Pulaski I spotted an entirely ad wrapped Flxible #5710. Quote
BusExpert32 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Posted August 23, 2008 Today on the 53 Pulaski I spotted an entirely ad wrapped Flxible #5710. I also saw #5710 on the X54 a couple weeks back. I don't remember if it was a white ad wrap for Google or something else? Quote
jajuan Posted August 23, 2008 Report Posted August 23, 2008 I also saw #5710 on the X54 a couple weeks back. I don't remember if it was a white ad wrap for Google or something else? I think I remember seeing it recently as well, but I don't exactly remember which route it was on. I think it may have been for the CTA trip planner on Google Maps. Quote
Buslover88 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 I also saw #5710 on the X54 a couple weeks back. I don't remember if it was a white ad wrap for Google or something else? I think I remember seeing it recently as well, but I don't exactly remember which route it was on. I think it may have been for the CTA trip planner on Google Maps. About a month ago, I saw and rode 5710 on #76 Diversey. It was the Google map ad, to answer both questions. Quote
cta5658 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 how many does 103rd have as of now Quote
rmadisonwi Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 The total fleet is at 48, with 5 left at 103rd. I don't know for sure, but I'd wager a guess that the remaining 5 will be either retired or transferred to Chicago next weekend. Quote
wordguy Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 The total fleet is at 48, with 5 left at 103rd. I don't know for sure, but I'd wager a guess that the remaining 5 will be either retired or transferred to Chicago next weekend. Seems as if a special effort is being made to chase the last 5300s from 103rd. While in Hyde Park late last week, I spotted 4415, a very recent reassignment from North Park, in Jeffery Local service. So, it seems as if at least one ex-NP 4400 (maybe more) has been added to 103rd Street's roster in addition to the fresh-from-the-factory New Flyers, in order to quicken the exodus of Flxibles. Quote
jajuan Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 Seems as if a special effort is being made to chase the last 5300s from 103rd. While in Hyde Park late last week, I spotted 4415, a very recent reassignment from North Park, in Jeffery Local service. So, it seems as if at least one ex-NP 4400 (maybe more) has been added to 103rd Street's roster in addition to the fresh-from-the-factory New Flyers, in order to quicken the exodus of Flxibles. Sounds like a simultaneous acceleration of the exit of 4400s from NP. Quote
BusHunter Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Posted August 27, 2008 Sounds like a simultaneous acceleration of the exit of 4400s from NP. North Park has also lost #4582 and #4478 to 77th. Also a few more #5300's have worked there way to Chicago Garage #5347 was on the #65 yesterday and #5618 was on the #53 a few days ago. As far as I know #5662 and #5652 are still at 103rd as part of the last five. Quote
qwantae Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 North Park has also lost #4582 and #4478 to 77th. Also a few more #5300's have worked there way to Chicago Garage #5347 was on the #65 yesterday and #5618 was on the #53 a few days ago. As far as I know #5662 and #5652 are still at 103rd as part of the last five. I guess 77th is the last garage for 4400s and Chicago Ave for 5300s. But I really going to miss 4400s on NP routes (#151 Sheridan, 97 Skokie and #22 Clark), it was my favorite garage for them. Chicago and 103 has been a great garage for 5300s since brand new. Is my 4485 still alive at 103rd? Quote
MVTArider Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 Does anyone know if 5460 is still around? I assumed if it needed any extensive lift repairs it would be scrapped but if it was a quick fix then I wouldn't be surprised if it was still running since it seemed to run pretty well when I was on it. It was just the loud rattling a/c that seemed problematic. Quote
Buslover88 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Does anyone know if 5460 is still around? To be honest, I think #5460 was retired some time ago. Quote
MVTArider Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 To be honest, I think #5460 was retired some time ago. Thats strange, my first post disappeared. Anyways, thats what I thought, thanks :) Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.