Benjamin Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I think if Merlo mechanics had it their way, they would bring them back...I am not convinced however that we are going to see more Flxibles, probably just even less as Center gives away more of their "less desired" buses...honestly I'm surprised Merlo isn't getting more 2500's from Center's handed down fleet. The 2100 series are more probable there (Merlo), if those Flxibles really are going away... ~Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 For the record, 1758 has been reactivated, being spotted right now on Line 61-Marquam Hill via Beaverton. ~Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) http://news.trimet.o...r-through-2019/ TriMet's new bus purchasing program extended through 2019! The story is a happy one, but the proofreader needs to know that it's "Hayward," not "Haywood." Anyway, their second contract for purchasing buses will be concurrent with the first one that is set to expire in 2015. ~Ben (ClassicBusFan81) Edited September 26, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Some pictures of MAX Trains in downtown Portland: 102 by Awesome cheese, on Flickr 105 by Awesome cheese, on Flickr 222 by Awesome cheese, on Flickr 309 by Awesome cheese, on Flickr 419 by Awesome cheese, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Do you think TriMet drivers will someday figure out how to work the transmission in the 31XX series? ~Ben Edited October 6, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 One of TriMet newest buses: 3123 by Awesome cheese, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Big surprise right now: spotted 3149 on Line 45 at 12:42 PM. Looks like Merlo is getting their 3100s in now... I wonder if that means Center will get some 2900s, seeing as they've been part of the Merlo fleet for 4 years now? Also, found 1705 on Line 19 at 12:46 PM to Gateway TC. ~Ben Edited October 7, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidneyTransitfan Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I'm just curious about the 1997 NFI D40LFs numbered 2001-2022... I didn't see any of them during my trip to Portland :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) Funny... because right now I see 2009 on Line 6 at 6:28 PM, 2011 and 2012 on Line 9, 2004 on Line 12, and 2005, 2010, 2014 and 2021 on Line 75 (6:33 PM). Line 75 even plucked a Powell NF 2296. Now I saw 3152 on Line 20 at 6:30 PM... and 3150 on Line 47 at 6:32 PM. Line 92 has both 3148 and 3151 at 6:35 PM. It's odd that Merlo is choosing to work these new buses on low-ridership/express routes first. ~Ben Edited October 8, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Weird spotting: 30-foot bus 1634 on Line 17 at 5:22 PM. Powell must be reaching an empty barrel. Also, Merlo let free 1709 for a Center trip: Line 35 at 5:24 PM. ~Ben Edited October 11, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Today's new bus finds: 3153 on Line 61, 5:43 PM 3154 on Line 20, 5:34 PM 3155 on Line 57, 5:41 PM 3156 on Line 54, 5:34 PM 3157 on Line 52, 5:33 PM 3158 on Line 57, 5:34 PM And you know what this means: only 12 left to be delivered this year! Center Street has 45 units, 3101-3145 Merlo Road has 25 units, 3146-3170 ~Ben Edited October 17, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) Could anyone please keep me up to date on TriMet's planned buses to be retired: the 1990-91 Gillig Phantoms and 1992 Flxible Metros? These retired buses can be found at either one of TriMet's three bus garages (Center, Powell or Merlo) or on a flatbed truck. If you have any pictures of these retired buses, please post them here so I can keep the retired/active list of these dinosaurs up to date. I already know the remainder of their 1994 Flxible Metros 1817-1843 have been removed from the roster during the summer. ~Ben Edited October 29, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) For all those of you in Portland, OR: could you please post any spottings, if any, for buses 3159 to 3170? Thank you, Ben Edited October 31, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Spotted today: 3163 on Line 56, 10:52 AM. Only six buses left to be put into service! 3159 on Line 57, 11:11 AM. ~Ben Edited November 1, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Spotted: 3166 on Line 78-Beaverton/Lake Oswego, 1:55 PM. Therefore, delivery of all 70 buses this year is now complete! ~Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX BRT Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Good work! Do the 3100s have the BRT back end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Yes, as do the 3000s. ~Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbrian Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 No they do not, they have the regular back end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX BRT Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Its confusing, because they have the BRT front but the regular back end. Its weird to see new buses with nothing on the roof. No AC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Its confusing, because they have the BRT front but the regular back end. Its weird to see new buses with nothing on the roof. No AC? Gillig has been able to design the exhaust components in a way that still allows rear mounted A/C. Rooftop A/C is not a mandatory requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Kam Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Spotted: 3166 on Line 78-Beaverton/Lake Oswego, 1:55 PM. Therefore, delivery of all 70 buses this year is now complete! ~Ben It is complete - bus 3170 on line 20 this morning makes the 2013 delivery complete and all buses are on the road. Now to see how long Merlo takes to phase out the remaining Flexible buses...at this early hour there are none out, but I still think it will be some time until they are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX BRT Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Gillig has been able to design the exhaust components in a way that still allows rear mounted A/C. Did not know that, thanks. Pretty slick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) It is complete - bus 3170 on line 20 this morning makes the 2013 delivery complete and all buses are on the road. Now to see how long Merlo takes to phase out the remaining Flexible buses...at this early hour there are none out, but I still think it will be some time until they are gone. Also found that one on Line 4-Division/Fessenden today at 9:07 AM. ~Ben Edited November 9, 2013 by Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Do you know what I find funny is that everyone wants TriMet to get articulated buses but they not listening to the public. Do you see TriMet buying articulated buses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Do you know what I find funny is that everyone wants TriMet to get articulated buses but they not listening to the public. Do you see TriMet buying articulated buses? Other than the success of MAX Light Rail, TriMet also doesn't believe in articulated buses since they had a bad taste with the 87 they did have... 45 different problems in just the first five years of their operation, which led to the agency filing suit against both the Hungarian bus builder and its U.S. distributor at the time (the defunct Crown Coach Corp., better known for its line of school buses). ~Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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