IRT_BMT_IND Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I'm surprised it still has the CIS unit installed. I thought the TTC recycled them into new buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonka Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hilarious to hear the stop announcer going off in the video. Hope they enjoy her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I'm surprised it still has the CIS unit installed. I thought the TTC recycled them into new buses.Normally they would, however, since it is now a museum piece, it should remain intact,... with the rest of it's obsolete equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Link: The GO bus in the video - is it awaiting shipping to Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oc4526 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 The GO bus in the video - is it awaiting shipping to Canada?Correct 8147 was awaiting shipment ( Per. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapejuice Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hilarious to hear the stop announcer going off in the video. Hope they enjoy her. LOL, That would be quite a drive to get to Sheppard Station from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Have long have 2290 been in UK already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Have long have 2290 been in UK already? A couple of days after a long week of shipping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 That isnt street legal there is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsbuspage Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 That isnt street legal there is it? I did some looking around online and it is OK to drive an LHD car in Ireland, though the insurance premiums would be higher (one site estimated the increase to be about 25%). A bus would likely be OK too, especially considering the tourist coaches that come over from the continent. Of course, any vehicle would require Irish number plates to be driven on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapejuice Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 That isnt street legal there is it? If it passes whatever laws/regulations why wouldn't it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I'm sure they checked all the legal requirements before they accepted the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 If it passes whatever laws/regulations why wouldn't it be? Britain drives on the right hand side of the road. I guess the fishbowl needs a special permit or something in order to drive on the streets in UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapejuice Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Britain drives on the right hand side of the road. I guess the fishbowl needs a special permit or something in order to drive on the streets in UK.I know, but haven't you seen right hand drive vehicles here? There all over, seems like more than ever. I don't know if they require special permits for them, I kinda doubt it. As long as the vehicle is mechanically safe and the driver has the required licence and obeys traffic laws what difference does it make what side the steering wheel is on? As for over there, I kinda doubt it too (special left hand drive permit), but if so it's not like said permit can't be obtained, but how much would they really drive it if it's a museum piece anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC Transpo 8238 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 All legal aspects were covered before importation of the buses started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Aquarius Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I know, but haven't you seen right hand drive vehicles here? There all over, seems like more than ever. I don't know if they require special permits for them, I kinda doubt it. As long as the vehicle is mechanically safe and the driver has the required licence and obeys traffic laws what difference does it make what side the steering wheel is on? As for over there, I kinda doubt it too (special left hand drive permit), but if so it's not like said permit can't be obtained, but how much would they really drive it if it's a museum piece anyway? I've personally seen right-hand vehicles here all the time, so I honestly don't see what the issue is with the Fishbowl being LHD. Hell, watch Top Gear and they have all different types of vehicles driving around (even center-drive!). Yes, I can see there being differences in insurance, but I agree with you, I can't see the position of the steering wheel causing legal issues. The vehicle is mechanically safe and the drive obeys the laws of the road, what difference does it make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8792 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 This comment isn't TTC-related, but I thought the Toronto board members might like to know that STO have brought back New Look 7901 into service in a backup role. So if you're visiting Ottawa-Gatineau, you just may see a fishie again during rush hour periods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpobrien Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I visited an old friend, in Ireland this past Saturday: ex-TTC 2290. She is in great hands and is well looked after. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3G Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I visited an old friend, in Ireland this past Saturday: ex-TTC 2290. She is in great hands and is well looked after. Enjoy! Lovely video, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I visited an old friend, in Ireland this past Saturday: ex-TTC 2290. She is in great hands and is well looked after. Enjoy! i notice they modify the mirrors on both side of the bus. It has the British style mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I visited an old friend, in Ireland this past Saturday: ex-TTC 2290. She is in great hands and is well looked after. Enjoy! Very nice! I wonder if GM ever considered an export market in the UK. Flxible did send over a demo to a commercial vehicle trade show (1969 as I recall). Perhaps a 102 inch wide bus might be a bit much for country roads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tram_user Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Very nice! I wonder if GM ever considered an export market in the UK. Flxible did send over a demo to a commercial vehicle trade show (1969 as I recall). Perhaps a 102 inch wide bus might be a bit much for country roads? There were a lot of bus manufacturers in the UK pre the Thatcher sell-off. Leyland, AEC, Bristol, Dennis, Daimler, Guy etc. Probably too much competition or restrictions on imports to make it viable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT_BMT_IND Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 i notice they modify the mirrors on both side of the bus. It has the British style mirrors. Probably a requirement to get a license plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1122 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Here's some recent photos of 2290. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3G Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 It's been 3 years, but I finally got around to sorting my photos from the TTS GM New Look Charter that took place on November 5, 2011. https://flic.kr/s/aHsk1uZj89 Here is a selection of photos from that day. Toronto Transit Commission 2316 - 42 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2316 - 10 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2316 - 13 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2316 - 23 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2316 - 43 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2316 - 51 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2316 interior - 02 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2316 interior - 06 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2326 - 08 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Toronto Transit Commission 2326 - 20 by t6a5iii, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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