118 Vashon via EXPRESS

Pt. Townsend-Coupeville ferry runs aground; service canceled http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Pt-Townsend-Coupeville-ferry-runs-aground-service-canceled-312516481.html

M/V Sealth, M/V Kitsap and M/V Yakima at Vashon ferry terminal, 05/20/2012: M/V Sealth, M/V Kitsap and M/V Yakima at Vashon ferry terminal (05/20/2012) by LB Bryce, on Flickr This was one of the very rare occasions that a Super Class vessel was on the Vashon route (IIRC, the previous time was when the M/V Kaleetan was on the route in October 1995). Also, I believe this was the only time where none of the regularly assigned vessels (which at the time was the M/V Klahowya, M/V Tillikum and M/V Issaquah) were on the route since that lineup was established sometime in the late 1990s. The M/V Klahowya was out with drive motor problems, the M/V Tillikum was out for a mandatory yearly inspection and the M/V Issaquah was either at Eagle Harbor or at a shipyard.

2496 with empty ad holders and no logo: King County Metro 2496 with no ads and missing logo by LB Bryce, on Flickr Missing logo location on 2496 by LB Bryce, on Flickr There are also 2 D60HF coaches (2324 and 2571) that have the current King County Metro logo.

MCI MC-8 at The Crocodile in Seattle, 06/19/2015. MCI MC-8 at The Crocodile in Seattle by LB Bryce, on Flickr

M/V Yakima, M/V Tillikum, M/V Tacoma and the Pierce County ferry M/V Steilacoom II at Vigor (formerly Todd Shipyard), 06/13/2015. M/V Yakima, M/V Tillikum, M/V Tacoma and M/V Steilacoom II at Vigor by LB Bryce, on Flickr

Ex Community Transit 7641 in a parking lot in the Denny Triangle area of Seattle. Ex Community Transit D30LF (7641) by LB Bryce, on Flickr Ex Community Transit D30LF (7641) by LB Bryce, on Flickr Ex Community Transit D30LF (7641) by LB Bryce, on Flickr Ex Community Transit D30LF (7641) by LB Bryce, on Flickr

I was on 3708 this evening and every time the back door opened or closed, a "door opening" or "door closing" message was played.

19 has the bold numbers as well. 125 as well as 121 and/or 122 got the bold numbers the previous shakeup.

A XDE35 alongside a DE60LFR at 3rd and Lenora yesterday evening. King County Metro XDE35 and DE60LFR at 3rd and Lenora by LB Bryce, on Flickr 3757 heading over to Vashon on the M/V Evergreen State, morning of 05/16: King County Metro XDE35 onboard the M/V Evergreen State by LB Bryce, on Flickr King County Metro XDE35 onboard the M/V Evergreen State by LB Bryce, on Flickr Concerning this: It's the same for the XDE35s as well. Even if there is no one talking loudly or any other loud noises, I can barely hear them.

Here it is: Cantrail Coach Lines Prevost H3-45 in Seattle by LB Bryce, on Flickr

Cantrail Coach Lines Prevost H3-45 in Seattle yesterday evening. Cantrail Coach Lines Prevost H3-45 in Seattle by LB Bryce, on Flickr

They're located near the schedule holder.

I noticed this a few weeks ago: Coach number sign on a King County Metro bus by LB Bryce, on Flickr

Looks like it might be a demonstration. I spotted the following on a couple of Orion VII buses (7156 and 7157) this morning: "TURN WARNING DEMONSTRATION" sign on 7156 by LB Bryce, on Flickr

OBA definitely had wrong information for that bus. It made the 5:45 PM ferry (it did get to the dock later than usual). The 118X (which was assigned an Orion VII again) didn't get to the dock until after the boat had just left.

Ex-Everett Transit ElDorado National Transmark RE-29 at La Raza Auto Sales, December 2011: Ex-Everett Transit ElDorado National Transmark RE-29 by planet_lb, on Flickr Ex-Everett Transit ElDorado National Transmark RE-29 by planet_lb, on Flickr Ex-Everett Transit ElDorado National Transmark RE-29 by planet_lb, on Flickr Ex-Everett Transit ElDorado National Transmark RE-29 by planet_lb, on Flickr

This evening at Fauntleroy ferry terminal: King County Metro 3751 (New Flyer XDE35) and 7123 (Orion VII) at Fauntleroy ferry terminal by planet_lb, on Flickr King County Metro 3751 (New Flyer XDE35) and 7123 (Orion VII) at Fauntleroy ferry terminal by planet_lb, on Flickr I believe this is only the second time an Orion VII has been assigned to a Vashon express route.

Spotted 61407 on training duty today (no picture unfortunately... saw it too late).

Retired MAN trolleybuses at Atlantic Base, 07/16/2006. Retired King County Metro MAN SG310 trolleybuses. by planet_lb, on Flickr

Abandoned Silver Eagle (unknown model) on Vashon Island, 10/02/2010. The bus was towed away late October 2011. Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr Abandoned Silver Eagle bus on Vashon Island by planet_lb, on Flickr

From today: Orion VII turning around at Fauntleroy ferry terminal by planet_lb, on Flickr It broke down while turning around at Fauntleroy ferry terminal (it wouldn't go forward or reverse, at least not for more than a second or so). 1180 on the 116X by planet_lb, on Flickr First time I've seen a 30' Gillig Phantom on the 116X (this trip is usually handled by Orion VIIs). 1173 (118X) and 3713 (119X) onboard the MV Cathlamet by planet_lb, on Flickr A 30' Gillig Phantom and XDE35 combo handling the evening express trips.

61402 on route 577, evening of 03/26. Sound Transit 61402 (New Flyer XDE60) by planet_lb, on Flickr 9628 and 8032 at 4th and Pine, morning of 03/27. Sound Transit 9628 (New Flyer DE60LF) and Pierce Transit 8032 (Gillig Phantom) in Sound Transit livery by planet_lb, on Flickr

3191 was in service this week as well.

The XDE35s have arrived on Vashon. King County Metro #3722 by planet_lb, on Flickr Old and new at Vashon ferry terminal by planet_lb, on Flickr

Yesterday morning I noticed a Gillig trolleybus operating on the 49 (it was in the layover spot along Virginia St). I noticed the same thing this morning and there was another Gillig right behind it. Did certain 49 trips get switched from Bredas to Gilligs this shakeup or is something else going on? Also, I spotted a D60LF (signed "TO TERMINAL") heading west on Stewart this morning. It turned left onto 3rd so I checked to see if it might be operating on route 7. It stopped across from Macy's, but the sign never changed when it left the stop.