BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Well, that's interesting! That was not there back in April 2012 when I passed through from what I recall. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Parsons Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Peter and I found an old look #19 wayyy back in 2002. Wonder if it's the same one? I'd hazard a guess it probably is. We actually got tipped off to a number of old buses around town. This trip was done by bus without a car, so, to reach #19 it involved us walking down the side of a country road from the closest bus stop. http://barp.ca/bus/mjts/mjts19-2ol.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC T6H-5307N Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I have a few picture of this bus when I was in Moose Jaw back in April that I'll try to post tomorrow. I wonder why I didn't post my picture on here sooner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Parsons Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 One question, would the BHA charter have missed her? Seems it did! I sure don't remember it and you don't seem to remember it! There was a lot of foaming over a CP steam engine that morning I do believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T6H-5307N Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Apologies for the crap shots (best I could do from the back of a moving vehicle), but found ex Moose Jaw Transit #12, a 1958 GMC TGH-3102 "Old Look," in a yard Southwest of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC T6H-5307N Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 You mean you didn't make Martin or Andrew stop, and get out to check it out? I'm very disappointed! Nice find, anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Parsons Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 There was a pissed off sounding pooch that was drawing attention to us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC T6H-5307N Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Oh, I see. Best then to just move on. Nice catch though! You don't see old looks to often in Saskatchewan anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T6H-5307N Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 That and it wasn't in a position where we could stop and shoot it... the only place to stop was on an active rail line, plus there were real live humans in the yard along with the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awstott Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Martin already got my plate phoned into the cops once. I don't need to explain that one again to the police..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC T6H-5307N Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Martin already got my plate phoned into the cops once. I don't need to explain that one again to the police.....LOL! That is too funny!That and it wasn't in a position where we could stop and shoot it... the only place to stop was on an active rail line, plus there were real live humans in the yard along with the dog These yards always seem to be in the best spots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmx218 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I did find a scrapyard in another part of Moose Jaw that has a T6H4523N and an old look in it. At least that place isn't as sketchy looking as the pics above of 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Moose Jaw Transit has taken delivery of 1 2016 Grande West Vicinity. The bus features the North American bumper and 2 piece front door. Photos from a city press release dated September 1, 2016. http://www.moosejaw.ca/announcements/city-adds-new-transit-bus-fleet 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Moose Jaw has received federal infrastructure funding like many municipalities across Canada and is electing to replace almost their entire fleet of 2008 Nova LFS and Eldorado EZ Rider buses. According to the report, the existing buses are in need of engine and transmission replacements in the near future (one has already had replacement engine, costed at $65,000 per bus in the report). As well the city feels that 30' buses are more suitable for the ridership demand at most times and will reduce operating costs, while still having some 40' buses for peak trips such as school dismissal. The plan is to procure 4 30' buses and 2 40' buses to replace the existing fleet. Bus 17 (2008 Nova) is being kept as it recently received a new powertrain. The fleet will look as follows: 16 - 2016 Grande West Vicinity 30' 17 - 2008 Nova LFS 40' (the only existing bus that is planned to be kept) 4 new 30' buses 2 new 40' buses Being retired: 14, 15 (2008 Eldorado EZ Rider) 18, 20, 24, 25 (2008 Nova Bus LFS) From http://www.moosejaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/September-26_-2016-Executive-Committee-Agenda-Package-PUBLIC.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium2002 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Retiring 8 year old NovaBuses already eh... That's new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 On 9/29/2016 at 6:35 AM, Millennium2002 said: Retiring 8 year old NovaBuses already eh... That's new. Im sure someone will buy them up and refurb them. Like Eastway, MTB, National refurb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Watzke Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Regina recently retired, just this month, two of their six EZ Riders. 705 was taken apart for parts, 703 was placed in the yard intact.. See my photos on the Regina Transit page. Ever wondered what happened to Moose Jaw bus 21? It's an Orion 1 from 1987. It was sold to Regina in 2008, it was supposed to become #207, but RTS rejected it and sold it to Ackerman's, who then resold it to a Regina man who rents it out as a party bus. The photo on the left shows how it was earlier this year, since that time a rooftop air-con unit was added and the rear window covered with black vinyl. The right photo shows the same bus while still in service in Moose Jaw. Its clone, another Orion 1 in Moose Jaw colors, was spotted in a field on the east outskirts of Odessa, SK this summer, probably not running. The Orion bus make is no more. The factory shut down permanently last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 On 10/22/2016 at 1:08 AM, Ralph Watzke said: The Orion bus make is no more. The factory shut down permanently last year. They closed in 2013 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Moose Jaw has ordered an additional 4 30' Vicinity buses. In looking at past council minutes it looks like the original plan to purchase 4 30' buses and 2 40' buses has been modified to only purchase the 4 30' buses (Vicinity). Looks like 3/5 Nova LFS will be kept and the other 2 Nova LFS and the 2 Eldorados will be retired when the new Vicinity buses arrive. "VANCOUVER, May 23, 2017 /CNW/- Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV: BUS; OTC PINK: GWTNF) – ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a Canadian bus manufacturer of heavy-duty mid-sized transit buses for sale in Canada and the United States is pleased to announce new orders for nine (9) Vicinity buses for a combined order total of approximately $4.5 million. Hamilton Street Railway ("HSR") has ordered five (5) compressed natural gas ("CNG") Vicinity buses. This is a first time order for HSR and will be delivered through our eastern Canadian service and sales partner City View in the first quarter of 2018. The City of Moose Jaw also ordered an additional four (4) Vicinity buses." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandeWest_B35G Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Why did they retire some of the Novas? 10 seems a little early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Watzke Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 The Old Look #19 that used to be in a farmer's field was rescued and converted with very heavy modifications and turned into a tourist info booth, made to look like a streetcar! Still has its rubber tires so no idea if it is operable or not. When I find a photo I will post it. Terry Boorman of Regina still owns the Orion #21 which he turned into a party bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Watzke Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 11:35 PM, Ralph Watzke said: The Old Look #19 that used to be in a farmer's field was rescued and converted with very heavy modifications and turned into a tourist info booth, made to look like a streetcar! Still has its rubber tires so no idea if it is operable or not. When I find a photo I will post it. Terry Boorman of Regina still owns the Orion #21 which he turned into a party bus. Little Chicago Info Booth Officially Returns - DiscoverMooseJaw.com.html Little Chicago Info Booth Officially Returns - DiscoverMooseJaw.com (1).html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Watzke Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Old look 19 - tourist booth see my comment & photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusRider Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 I was looking around on streetview in Moose Jaw and came across this. Not sure if it's ex-MJ Transit or it was always an inspection unit. https://goo.gl/maps/29fFanuahJ1VVLqA8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 Seems Moose Jaw has picked up a 2019 all blue Vicinity that was part of the Oxford-University fleet. A photo has surfaced on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/C07ZpCFPto1/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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