M. Parsons Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, Thomasw said: Can someone tell me why in the hell it would be up there????????? Probably for repair work, maybe a rebuild. Why are you so surprised? You've previously commented on a bus from US agencies at Big Rig for repairs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomasw Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, M. Parsons said: Probably for repair work, maybe a rebuild. Why are you so surprised? You've previously commented on a bus from US agencies at Big Rig for repairs... Interesting they would send it all the way up to Canada. That's someone else. Notice how he is Thomasw97 whereas I am just Thomasw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhxCNG Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 On 3/21/2020 at 1:30 PM, Orion6025 said: Damn shame, the transsee one was real useful... The page is still up just not linked to his page so just to make sure, I tried using it, but it wouldn't work.. Transsee is back showing valley metro! https://www.transsee.ca/routelist?a=valleymetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Light rail car 114 is now in new colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 6:30 PM, Nick B said: #6752 at Big Rig Collision in Calgary, AB today. There was something off about the photo...and the sticker on the route sign drew my attention. There are no decals (for Valley Metro, valleymetro.org, 602.253.5000) on the engine cover. Maybe the rear end was repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/8/2020 at 1:14 AM, Thomasw said: Interesting they would send it all the way up to Canada. Lowest bid to repair maybe?? I agree though, makes very little sense. There are plenty of firms in the US who would be very capable of doing even an extensive collision repair. However, if there is some sort of new repair method/part/material being used on it and it's being shown around as a in-the-field example, that would be very plausible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Looks like 8039 is THE LAST 2007 D60LF still in service. I found it on 41E this morning anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Four buses this time: *6550- $100 *6624- $9,500 *6628- $9,750 *8024- $200 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztonyg Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I know the wikipedia.com fleet roster was killed by wikipedia (don't know why as other agencies can still have theirs) and the CPTDB wiki hasn't been updated in a while. As far as the new buses are concerned using transsee.ca and personal observations I have noticed the following. Phoenix's Gillig CNGs are fleet numbers 5121-5274 (for a total of 154 buses). Phoenix's Gillig Diesels are fleet numbers 5601-5643 (for a total of 43 buses) Phoenix's New Flyer XD60s are fleet numbers 8082 - 8127 (for a total of 46 buses). I assume that the Gillig total will eventially be (or is already) 200 buses so has anyone seen any CNG higher than 5274 or Diesel higher than 5643? I'd assume 5275 and 5644 and 5645 may exist? I also assume that there will eventually be (or is already) 50 XD60s so 8128, 8129, 8130, and 8131 either exist or are currently in the delivery process. As far as the RPTA is concerned it seems that the XN40s go from vehicle numbers 6811 - 6853. Has anyone seen any higher numbered XN40s in service? Any notes or further observations would be appreciated. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 In the last 12 months, Phoenix took delivery of 20 Gilligs (so there should be a 5644) and 6 XD60s. That should be it for Gillig. When the contract was issued to New Flyer, the schedule called for 6 XN40s in the first two years and 14 XD60s in year 3 (which is what we're in now). I don't know if it swapped out the XN40s for XD60s in year 1&2. Under the previous contract, all of the RAPID replacement buses were converted options. Last fall, it requested FTA funds for 13 articulated and 16 "standard" buses; I presume these would be for options, but I don't know if these would be city or RAPID buses. The original RPTA plan was to have everything up through 6668 replaced by next July. I don't know what the plan will be for the D40LFRs; they were supposed to be replaced with XD40s, but the MCIs are going to get in the way of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 5:48 PM, 3we said: There was something off about the photo...and the sticker on the route sign drew my attention. There are no decals (for Valley Metro, valleymetro.org, 602.253.5000) on the engine cover. Maybe the rear end was repaired. Saw 6752 on Dobson Road this AM. Still no rear decals. Also noted that 6782 also has no rear decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Today's auction: *6611- $6,500 *6627- $5,500 *6637, 6646- $4,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztonyg Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/4/2020 at 6:49 PM, 3we said: In the last 12 months, Phoenix took delivery of 20 Gilligs (so there should be a 5644) and 6 XD60s. That should be it for Gillig. When the contract was issued to New Flyer, the schedule called for 6 XN40s in the first two years and 14 XD60s in year 3 (which is what we're in now). I don't know if it swapped out the XN40s for XD60s in year 1&2. Under the previous contract, all of the RAPID replacement buses were converted options. Last fall, it requested FTA funds for 13 articulated and 16 "standard" buses; I presume these would be for options, but I don't know if these would be city or RAPID buses. The original RPTA plan was to have everything up through 6668 replaced by next July. I don't know what the plan will be for the D40LFRs; they were supposed to be replaced with XD40s, but the MCIs are going to get in the way of that. It does appear there is a 5644 as transsee had the following: 1: Vehicle 5644 on route 90-Dunlap Ave/Cave Creek Rd going ←67th Avenue aprchg 43rd Av on Olive Av Last seen 18:20:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Here's 6873 at a I-94 rest stop near Alexandria, MN a couple weeks ago while heading to St. Cloud (I'm guessing) from Crookston. Valley Metro 6873 by J. Mc., on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 RPTA deliveries May/June/July: 6850, 6854 through 6865. Also 1643, an ARBOC Spirit of Freedom 24' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, 3we said: RPTA deliveries May/June/July: 6850, 6854 through 6865. Also 1643, an ARBOC Spirit of Freedom 24' I actually saw (and rode on) 6850 this afternoon on 81S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 I noticed that the Aviation Department ordered 6 Cobus 3000s in April 2019. Delivery should be imminent, if not already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-transit/1451 Just discovered that Phoenix was granted over $7 million on new buses. I am not sure what model the buses would be or what the numbers are going to be. However, I am almost certain they will be XD60, XN40 or XD40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztonyg Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 10:14 AM, 3we said: I noticed that the Aviation Department ordered 6 Cobus 3000s in April 2019. Delivery should be imminent, if not already. I believe these will be used for the bus gates that they intend to set up on the site of the old Terminal 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovabusRTSwfd Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Spotted bus 5645. Looked like a new flyer XD40 on 29 Thomas rd/75th Avenue just past midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 10 hours ago, NovabusRTSwfd said: Spotted bus 5645. Looked like a new flyer XD40 on 29 Thomas rd/75th Avenue just past midnight. Yes. There was a delivery of a New Flyer vehicle early in the month. Judging by the amount of the payment, it could only be an XD40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQ RIDE Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Looks like VIX Technology won the contract for the new fare collection system. VIX and INIT were the only ones who submitted bids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Auction Results: *6536- $1,000 *6539, 6549- $2,000 *6551- $2,100 *6555- $1,500 *6602- $6,500 *6603- $7,000 *6644- $6,700 (Note that 6536 had its motor cut out and 6555 was missing a front windshield) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 July/August RPTA deliveries: 6866-6872. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztonyg Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Per Transsee it appears 5645 - 5648 are currently in service. 5645 - 5647 at Phoenix - West and 5648 a Phoenix - North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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