Atomic Taco Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I saw 9653 at Westlake Station yesterday as a Training Coach followed by 9654 as in inbound 550 a moment later.I think this was 9654 at Westlake on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrawker4783 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I think this was 9654 at Westlake on Wednesday. Probably, there was a train in my way when it rolled in. The Training Coach was in Hush Mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 $20 million has been added to the bugdet for East Link light rail, blue line, due the first floating bridge with light rail transit on it. It will be safe to ride when it's open: http://seattletransitblog.com/2015/08/22/dont-listen-to-the-times-east-link-will-be-safe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SounderBruce Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 $20 million has been added to the bugdet for East Link light rail, red line, due the first floating bridge with light rail transit on it. It will be safe to ride when it's open: http://seattletransitblog.com/2015/08/22/dont-listen-to-the-times-east-link-will-be-safe/ East Link will be part of the Blue Line. (Source) Honestly, the Times editor can fuck off with his fear-mongering NIMBYism. He calls out a few projects that aren't even built/managed by Sound Transit (Bertha is a WSDOT project, Mercer is an SDOT project, SODO is a WSDOT project, the [sR 520] cracked pontoons is a WSDOT project and I-90 is a WSDOT/FHWA project). You can't connect the dots when there's different agencies with very different track records involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kainoa3 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Couldn't get close enough to take pics, but I saw 2 new 40 footers heading south on I-5 towards either pierce base or Lakewood car wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdude.com Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 That should be the new Gillig CNG lowfloors for Sound Transit. I have seen new CNG buses for pierce go to the airport to fuel before final delivery to PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SounderBruce Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 ST has names for their first five double-deckers (ADL Enviro500s, operating out of the CT base): http://www.soundtransit.org/double-deckers-coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puget Sound Rider Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Some pics from last week 61404 as route 590 51401 on route 577 9652 turning onto Olive from 4th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Here's a surprise appearance of Ex-Sound Transit 9075 at the GG Bridge. It is one of the units that was bought by North West Bus Sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium2002 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 What base model is that converted double decker on the right of that photo? It almost looks like an Orion VII but I'm pretty sure it isn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznichiro115 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 What base model is that converted double decker on the right of that photo? It almost looks like an Orion VII but I'm pretty sure it isn't... Orion VI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Taco Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 What base model is that converted double decker on the right of that photo? It almost looks like an Orion VII but I'm pretty sure it isn't...Registration says 2000 Orion VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdude.com Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 There are a couple of company's that do this sort of conversion. One is in New York or Jersey, and there may be one in CA as well. They basically cut the roof off starting at the front doors and build a new deck on top, install a staircase somewhere inside the vehicle, make it look nice on the outside and call it good. Usually the insides of the couple I have been in are chop jobs, they dress them up the best they can but its by no means an OEM install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Registration says 2000 Orion VI People were saying that it was an Ex-WMATA. I do have the VIN as well, but it doesn't link to anything yet since I don't see any WMATA Orion VI VIN lists yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Does anyone know if Sound Transit has received their Enviro500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickycourtney Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Does anyone know if Sound Transit has received their Enviro500? No. The first is en route from Nappanee, Indiana. You can track its journey here: http://www.soundtransit.org/double-deckers-coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thank you. That website is making me lol! Do you know when they will arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
425_480 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thank you. That website is making me lol! Do you know when they will arrive? The answer to that question lies in the very link you just clicked. Sometimes you'll find what you're looking for if you do a little digging yourself. Perhaps, it may even be right in front of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 The answer to that question lies in the very link you just clicked. Sometimes you'll find what you're looking for if you do a little digging yourself. Perhaps, it may even be right in front of you.Ok, I found that information. Hopefully ST keeps the names of the buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SounderBruce Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thank you. That website is making me lol! Do you know when they will arrive? I've heard spring 2016. I will definitely be getting on the first ride if it's announced ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdude.com Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Saw 41517, a new Gillig BRT CNG Lowfloor on its way to being delivered to PT at the Truck Wash in Lakewood, WA this afternoon. That completes the first order of CNG gilligs for ST (the remaining 5 are not due until late next year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Trains will be running ever six minutes in peak periods starting September 28 in preparation of U-link opening: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/News/release/2015/September/16-metro-service-change.aspx New ST 580 starts on September 28 servicing stops from Puyullap to Lakewood. http://www.soundtransit.org/new580 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Taco Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Take 9613 off your list http://www.bellevuereporter.com/news/327988281.html The aftermath: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdude.com Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 The damage to the coach while major, is nothing a competent bodyshop cant rebuild. Over the years i have seen several new flyers recieve front end rebuilds after accidents. It may take the bodyshop 6 months after they first start working on it, but it will more than likely get rebuilt and put back into service. Especally given the fact they are not due for replacement yet and Sound Transit always seems chronically short on equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puget Sound Rider Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I've seen photos of King County Metro 2705 and 2708 with significant front end damage (like this one). They were eventually returned to service. https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelebers/4237035341/in/photolist-d8XpyW-eLk44L-f3M4dG-eeWhrP-7stTiN-7spUZt https://www.flickr.com/photos/viriyincy/2535354420/in/photostream/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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