Brando737 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 6 hours ago, Dr. BusFreak said: Actually, I just realized something about the double deckers. At SB Massey Exchange, buses have to go under steveston hwy., the clearance on that bridge is quite small, and I'm pretty sure double deckers can't go under that bridge. The only way I could see a double decker on the 601 or 351 is if they tear down Steveston hwy. bridge and build a new one that has a lot more clearance. 5 hours ago, Orcair said: I mean the stop is in a bad spot anyway - I imagine they could mimic the NB route and put the station on the off-ramp or just wait until the new bridge is in place which replaces that exchange anyway with new stops. I believe that exchange will be completely rebuilt with the new bridge and it looks like the bus lanes and stops will be in the middle of the highway with pedestrian walkways to either side. As a temporary fix, they could just lower the bus lane to fit the double deckers under the Steveston Hwy overpass. Probably not to difficult to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. BusFreak Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Brando737 said: As a temporary fix, they could just lower the bus lane to fit the double deckers under the Steveston Hwy overpass. Probably not to difficult to do. So does that mean they will raise the George Massey Tunnel roof as a temporary fix so the double deckers can fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 5 minutes ago, Dr. BusFreak said: So does that mean they will raise the George Massey Tunnel roof as a temporary fix so the double deckers can fit? Most likely no because the tunnel is being replace by 2022. Also CMBC would need to upgrade or build a transit centre to fit the double decker buses which will take a few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. BusFreak Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, Blue Bus Fan said: Most likely no because the tunnel is being replace by 2022. Also CMBC would need to upgrade or build a transit centre to fit the double decker buses which will take a few years. It will probably be RTC fitted with upgrades to serve the double deckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBusGuy Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Dr. BusFreak said: It will probably be RTC fitted with upgrades to serve the double deckers. That assumes we're getting double dockers... As far as I know that hasn't been any confirmation of that, but maybe I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. BusFreak Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 hours ago, ThatBusGuy said: That assumes we're getting double dockers... As far as I know that hasn't been any confirmation of that, but maybe I'm wrong. I don't mean to imply that were getting double deckers as there have been no confirmation from TransLink. I am responding to Blue Bus Fan and he/she said that ''CMBC will need to upgrade or build a transit centre to fit the double decker buses.'' I in response said, ''It will probably be RTC fitted with upgrades to serve the double deckers.'' What I mean by saying that is that if TransLink were to get double decker buses, it would be RTC as it serves the 351, 601 once the George Massey Bridge is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neopasturquoise Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 If they were to get double deckers, they can order the low height version, which is 4.17m high. https://www.google.ca/search?q=enviro400+nwfb&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi1-ajQ_8HRAhUHzWMKHdB5BYkQ_AUIBygB&biw=360&bih=511#imgrc=AKSBpTMnp9sU_M%3A Edit: There is also a super-lo Enviro 500 available, which is 3.9m high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando737 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 13 hours ago, Dr. BusFreak said: So does that mean they will raise the George Massey Tunnel roof as a temporary fix so the double deckers can fit? 40 minutes ago, neopasturquoise said: If they were to get double deckers, they can order the low height version, which is 4.17m high. https://www.google.ca/search?q=enviro400+nwfb&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi1-ajQ_8HRAhUHzWMKHdB5BYkQ_AUIBygB&biw=360&bih=511#imgrc=AKSBpTMnp9sU_M%3A Edit: There is also a super-lo Enviro 500 available, which is 3.9m high Tunnel hight slipped my mind, which is 4.15 meter's. The super-lo would just barely fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranslinkKid Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Refurbished Orion V in Sweep-R livery. I think Sweep-R looks better on low floor buses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buizelbus Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 17 minutes ago, TranslinkKid said: Refurbished Orion V in Sweep-R livery. I think Sweep-R looks better on low floor buses. Yep, I would much rather have it on the LFs rather than any high floors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, cleowin said: Interesting, the diagram for the hybrid is a Nova LFS HEV with the charcol livery. I have say the Nova LFS don't look that bad in charcol livery. I think TransLink should consider putting the original charcol livery on buses that don't have dark grey paint around the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBusGuy Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 On 2017-01-16 at 7:51 PM, TranslinkKid said: Refurbished Orion V in Sweep-R livery. I think Sweep-R looks better on low floor buses. Since it got mentioned with talk of new suburban buses, would you be able to do a XD40 with suburban livery? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I wish the Phrase Two of Ten Year Investment Plan includes money study to a SkyTrain extension to Maple Ridge via Port Coquatlam spur and Streetcar system in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buizelbus Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I made another one! (list) https://docs.zoho.com/file/169cg4c416a1b42ba4ae8986d61fba08b6899 EDIT: forgot that trolleys dont have engines. my mistake. also some other stuff will now be included. EDIT 2: Shuttles retired. FOR BLUE BUS FAN: Full Refurb, also known as "rebuilt and returned to service" makes buses usable for a much longer time in the US and other countries. It involves adding a bunch of stuff not even need but extends the lifetime. If anyone wants a custom made one for any transit system, I will make it for any specifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. BusFreak Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Why the heck does STC have 44 Orion V and RTC has 30? If anything, I think RTC will eventually own all the Orion V fleet, as there will be improvements for the 351 and 601. RTC will need extra Orion V for the improvements, and RTC can't just dip into the XD40s and D40LFs because the extra buses that are available now, won't be available when the improvements kick in. As for what will happen for the 301, 503 and 555, I think the 301 and the 503 will eventually get the low floor buses, and the 555 will get the low floor highway suburbans. Just so you know, the 2016 XD40 does not go up to 16150. It only goes up to 16140. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Also, they wont be installing a/c on older busses or giving them sweep-r schemes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranslinkKid Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Why are E40LFR's having engines installed in them? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranslinkKid Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 XD40's in suburban livery.(Both narrow rear door and no rear door variants) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 On 2017-01-20 at 2:46 PM, buizel10 said: I made another one! (list) https://docs.zoho.com/file/169cg4c416a1b42ba4ae8986d61fba08b6899 EDIT: forgot that trolleys dont have engines. my mistake. also some other stuff will now be included. A couple of things: Why new engines for all buses? Community Shuttle will probably just be retired without be refurbish. I like the idea of A/C on the Trolley buses during the mid-life refurbishment if we get can get another 10 years out of Trolley buses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 2017-01-20 at 2:46 PM, buizel10 said: FOR BLUE BUS FAN: Full Refurb, also known as "rebuilt and returned to service" makes buses usable for a much longer time in the US and other countries. It involves adding a bunch of stuff not even need but extends the lifetime. Thank you for answering my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Translinkid, can you draw an XDE60 in the B Line paint that's on the D60LF's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. BusFreak Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Well, I just asked TransLink about what trains they're thinking of purchasing for the Canada Line as the 11 new Canada Line cars, and they told me it is Bombardier. I have absolutely no idea if it's going to be an Innovia or something else. All I know is they said it's most likely going to be Bombardier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I don't think there's any outstanding options for Canada Line, though? Don't et me wrong I am sure those comments are probably correct but there's no way they can actually know what will be purchased yet. Hopefully someone really low in the hiarchal scale said that because it's those type of comments - when made by management - that cause procurement nightmares. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. BusFreak Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dane said: I don't think there's any outstanding options for Canada Line, though? Don't et me wrong I am sure those comments are probably correct but there's no way they can actually know what will be purchased yet. Hopefully someone really low in the hiarchal scale said that because it's those type of comments - when made by management - that cause procurement nightmares. Agreed. But the person I was speaking to said he/she said they asked the TransLink Planning department and they said they're focusing on Bombardier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormscape Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Well if it's Bombardier it'd likely be Movia, not Innovia, as the Movia series is the traditional heavy rail ones with the wider loading gauge. Think Toronto Rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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