Marlow1331 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 It's at HTC it was last parked in the middle of a bunch of dead buses. I took a picture of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover5949 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I presume that 8053 is not roadworthy as I seem to recall it's been towed between OTC-HTC then RTC? Speaking of the retirement/storage line at HTC is it located on the very west tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, dover5949 said: I presume that 8053 is not roadworthy as I seem to recall it's been towed between OTC-HTC then RTC? Speaking of the retirement/storage line at HTC is it located on the very west tracks? Easternmost tracks, closest to the CNG facility. Its visible when passing by on 388, 340 410 and C98 (the latter two gives you the best view). You can see the backs of 7257, 7255, and 8024. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover5949 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Express691 said: Easternmost tracks, closest to the CNG facility. Its visible when passing by on 388, 340 410 and C98 (the latter two gives you the best view). You can see the backs of 7257, 7255, and 8024. So basically the stored buses are facing the opposite direction versus the HTC fleet? Thanks for your quick response 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, dover5949 said: So basically the stored buses are facing the opposite direction versus the HTC fleet? Thanks for your quick response Yeap. They stored buses are all facing north No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 8095 no longer at RTC and at its new home at the Crane warehouse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD453T Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wait, that's still a thing? (the Crane warehouse) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 hours ago, DD453T said: Wait, that's still a thing? (the Crane warehouse) Moreso it became a thing again, April sheets is supposed to be a big increase in service, especially on the 502 and 410. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDOOM Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 But would they need the Crane warehouse for that? Isn't there enough room free at Hamilton and Richmond TCs to store the retired and mothballed coaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, GORDOOM said: But would they need the Crane warehouse for that? Isn't there enough room free at Hamilton and Richmond TCs to store the retired and mothballed coaches? Logically it would be better to store them indoors if they've been selected to be resurrected after several weeks/months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDOOM Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 13 minutes ago, Express691 said: Logically it would be better to store them indoors if they've been selected to be resurrected after several weeks/months. But wouldn't it make even more sense to keep them as part of the active fleet, use them in service a couple times a week? In addition to keeping them in running condition - because internal-combustion engines don't really like to be stored inactive - it would help reduce utilization of some of the other older buses and help them stay in good condition longer. Not to mention, having the extra buses ready to go the next time the Canada Line shuts down because a couple flakes of snow hit the guideway is always a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, GORDOOM said: But wouldn't it make even more sense to keep them as part of the active fleet, use them in service a couple times a week? In addition to keeping them in running condition - because internal-combustion engines don't really like to be stored inactive - it would help reduce utilization of some of the other older buses and help them stay in good condition longer. Not to mention, having the extra buses ready to go the next time the Canada Line shuts down because a couple flakes of snow hit the guideway is always a good thing. Probably for insurance, and I thought the number of active buses (or at least insurance for them) must remain constant (no fleet increase) between sheets (though the last time we ever saw a D40LF come out of storage was in 2014). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 11 hours ago, GORDOOM said: But wouldn't it make even more sense to keep them as part of the active fleet, use them in service a couple times a week? In addition to keeping them in running condition - because internal-combustion engines don't really like to be stored inactive - it would help reduce utilization of some of the other older buses and help them stay in good condition longer. Not to mention, having the extra buses ready to go the next time the Canada Line shuts down because a couple flakes of snow hit the guideway is always a good thing. They'd be just fine sitting in storage. Just disconnect their batteries and keep them out of the elements and they will start up no problem. Save some money and store them instead of spending more to keep them on the road just to sit and do nothing. Many companies de-plate buses and let them sit when not in use and bring them right back when time comes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover5949 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Does anyone know what is at Crane or is it just 8095 that's there? Also is 8095 inside or outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 2 hours ago, dover5949 said: Does anyone know what is at Crane or is it just 8095 that's there? Also is 8095 inside or outside? There are a few shuttles and about a handful D40LFs; outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitkid Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 where is the crane warehouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover5949 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 12 hours ago, transitkid said: where is the crane warehouse? North Road by Hwy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormscape Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 8 hours ago, dover5949 said: North Road by Hwy 1 is it the one labeled Peri Formwork Systems on Google Maps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCW Metrobus Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 8023 is at HTC. Farebox and TMAC are still in it, and it does have a new insurance decal (the fleet insurance expires on March 31st so new decals were applied yesterday to at least all active HTC buses). That said, I think it was towed in, because the access panel for tow air hookup on the front of the bus was open. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBusGuy Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Only got a brief glance while passing by RTC today, but noticed 8042 parked there with other retired buses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 29 minutes ago, ThatBusGuy said: Only got a brief glance while passing by RTC today, but noticed 8042 parked there with other retired buses Yes, 8042 and 8033 were there all week. 8042 was my very first bus I drove in service on the 99 after training so I'm sad to see it go   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Translink69 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Anyone know where the best place to see/get to the buses at the Crane Warehouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buizelbus Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 On 4/10/2017 at 9:27 PM, Translink69 said: Anyone know where the best place to see/get to the buses at the Crane Warehouse? Working there. They are mostly indoors so I would imagine you have to work there to see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 8023 back at BTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 36 minutes ago, ThomasW97 said: 8023 back at BTC Initial reports found that the bus may have been towed to HTC by mistake (thanks Unitow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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