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So some fleet updates, but all are mostly based on sightings;

For St. Catharines, 0708 has been the only 2007 DE40LF seen. Not sure on the status of 0707, 11, 12 and 14. DE40LFR units 0801, 0803-05, 0807-08 are still active.

For Welland, no word on units 1146, 49, 52 or 59 as they haven't been seen for a while. 1149 is allegedly at MTB, so I am wondering if anyone can confirm on that.

For Niagara Falls, 2368 is still kicking. According to a post on the NF discussion, the other remaining old VII's are apparently waiting on repairs.

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3 hours ago, 97SCT said:

Fleet allocation update:

1140-1142 have moved from St. Catharines Division to Welland Division.

Very curious on what is going on with the Welland fleet. I've noticed they haven't been using a lot of their older equipment lately and the Vicinity buses except for 1154 and 1162.

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18 hours ago, G.A said:

Very curious on what is going on with the Welland fleet. I've noticed they haven't been using a lot of their older equipment lately and the Vicinity buses except for 1154 and 1162.

1146 and 1149 have been sitting in the dead line at the Niagara Falls yard for at least a month

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On 1/26/2024 at 12:17 AM, G.A said:

Very curious on what is going on with the Welland fleet. I've noticed they haven't been using a lot of their older equipment lately and the Vicinity buses except for 1154 and 1162.

From what I've heard from drivers, a lot of Welland units only passed conditional safety inspections for the first year (1152, 1155, 1159, etc.)

Other units have been sent to St Catharines for service or are sitting at Welland yard because they can't get parts.

 

I know 1170 was written off following a collision on 506 over the summer so it was, at one point, being used to keep 1171 alive. That one is mostly a backup now.

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1 hour ago, TechnicianKeith said:

Niagara Falls 2780 on temporary loan to Welland division, captured yesterday on 503 First Ave.

 

NFT 1814 (a Nova) has also been temporarily reassigned to Welland.

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Niagara 2679 is also on load to Welland as well

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7 hours ago, TechnicianKeith said:

Here's one for ya.

1146 is back in service today. It's been spotted running 506 Ontario. However, the destination screen has not been updated to regional standards.

Pretty sure that's the only unit with a Twin Vision sign in the whole fleet. Could be the reason.

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On 3/7/2024 at 11:27 PM, ORION said:

Pretty sure that's the only unit with a Twin Vision sign in the whole fleet. Could be the reason.

Also hearing from some drivers that Welland's 1149 will also be returning to service. It's getting a complete rebuild at Falls yard.

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On 1/25/2024 at 9:15 PM, 97SCT said:

Fleet allocation update:

1140-1142 have moved from St. Catharines Division to Welland Division.

Welland has kept 1140 and 1141. 1142 is back in St Catharines on regular service.

 

Also worth noting, 1141 is out for service right now. Something with the front end causing shaking and steering issues over 50km/h.

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2 hours ago, TechnicianKeith said:

Welland has kept 1140 and 1141. 1142 is back in St Catharines on regular service.

 

Also worth noting, 1141 is out for service right now. Something with the front end causing shaking and steering issues over 50km/h.

I was out today and saw 1141 on the 60/65

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