Someguy3071 Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 1019 and 1051 have old headlights. Link to post Share on other sites
BusFanForever Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 12:28 PM, Ed T. said: Are there any OG Orion VIIs left with halogen headlights? Just about every 7900/8000 I've seen have LED headlamps. I took a close look at one, and they are genuine DOT approved, not some knockoffs. However they either have a poor cut-off, or they are installed quite misaligned, to judge by the number of buses that have glaring headlights at night. I assume that there's no way to mis-wire these so that they are on high beam when the beam selector says low beam.... Saw a couple of 7900's this weekend with the olds bulbs and there are quite a few at OG hybrids with them as well. At first we were replacing them on a fix as fail basis but now they are being called on MTO and other inspections so the remaining ones should be replaced soon. Regarding the glare, I had one where the operator complained of approaching vehicles flashing him as if they were being blinded by the headlights. Turns out someone installed the new lamps upside down. Ive also seen a couple where all four bulbs were replaced with the LED's by mistake. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ed T. Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 11:19 PM, BusFanForever said: Regarding the glare, I had one where the operator complained of approaching vehicles flashing him as if they were being blinded by the headlights. Turns out someone installed the new lamps upside down. Ive also seen a couple where all four bulbs were replaced with the LED's by mistake. I would think it's elementary mechanics to install a headlight ride side up. Maybe the producer needs to ship them with a big arrow THIS WAY UP Link to post Share on other sites
Bus_Medic Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ed T. said: I would think it's elementary mechanics to install a headlight ride side up. Maybe the producer needs to ship them with a big arrow THIS WAY UP I guess this is the part where I’m supposed to stand up for them. More than a handful are hacks masquerading as mechanics. Unfortunately all I can do is correct their butchery as I find it. Link to post Share on other sites
Ed T. Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: I guess this is the part where I’m supposed to stand up for them. More than a handful are hacks masquerading as mechanics. Unfortunately all I can do is correct their butchery as I find it. I can understand having poor morale, being pissed off with conditions or your job. I don't have sympathy for those who shoddy work, potentially causing public safety problems, to show their attitude. I've done my share of dumb things while working on my cars, but I'm not exactly a licenced technician being paid for my efforts. (I did spend a lot of time troubleshooting the self-levelling HID system on my car so that it worked properly.) Link to post Share on other sites
TTC7447 Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 1422 has If You’re Sick, Stay Home; Face Masks Required decal at both the front and rear doors. Link to post Share on other sites
Shemar Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, TTC7447 said: 1422 has If You’re Sick, Stay Home; Face Masks Required decal at both the front and rear doors. Some of Eglinton's vehicles have it as well. Link to post Share on other sites
TTC7447 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 2 hours ago, TTC7447 said: 1422 has If You’re Sick, Stay Home; Face Masks Required decal at both the front and rear doors. 1 hour ago, Shemar said: Some of Eglinton's vehicles have it as well. I passed by more buses (Eglinton & Birchmount buses) and noticed the majority of them have the decals. I'm oddly surprised at how fast these decals made it onto busses before July 2. Link to post Share on other sites
TTC Guy Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 4 hours ago, TTC7447 said: 1422 has If You’re Sick, Stay Home; Face Masks Required decal at both the front and rear doors. Any photo's? Would love to see as I haven't been on or near the TTC since March 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TTC7447 Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 12:04 AM, TTC Guy said: Any photo's? Would love to see as I haven't been on or near the TTC since March Unfortunately I don’t. But to give you an idea of what it looks like, it’s the same three animated figures on the TTC’s main page with the above mentioned words in typical TTC decal formats. The PSA is sometimes displayed on bus destination signs, although some operators still use the “recommended” display as supposed to the “mandatory” message which in my opinion sends mixed messages to riders. Streetcars also has the ‘Face Covering or Masks Mandatory’ PR message on the side destination signs. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsview34. Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 7934 Has new Headlights. Link to post Share on other sites
Ultimate Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 12:04 AM, TTC Guy said: Any photo's? Would love to see as I haven't been on or near the TTC since March 2 Link to post Share on other sites
63 Ossington Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Hand sanitizer stations at the two centre doors on streetcars. The short distance between the metal housing and the nozzle makes it a little hard to use as it causes a lot of hand contact with them. Of course not the biggest deal if you're sanitizing anyways but the housing can be a little messy as seen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TTC7447 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Had to take a streetcar today and noticed this by every presto machine on 4476: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Wayside Observer Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, TTC7447 said: Had to take a streetcar today and noticed this by every presto machine on 4476: Interesting. So, even when you tap and pay for your two hour fare, they're still going to wallop you with $450 fines if you don't tap every chance you get over the next 119 minutes? I guess that's one way to go about making up the revenue shortfall from collapsed ridership. Link to post Share on other sites
Eren Jaeger Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 I have gathered the many of the Orion VII and some NovaBUS LFS buses in the Flexity paint that have the black rear destination signs as opposed to the red rear ones. #1084, #1223, #1236, #1251, #1323, #1337, #1559, #8121, #8355, #9008 If there are more, let me know. Link to post Share on other sites
bus_7246 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Express Network said: I have gathered the many of the Orion VII and some NovaBUS LFS buses in the Flexity paint that have the black rear destination signs as opposed to the red rear ones. #1084, #1223, #1236, #1251, #1323, #1337, #1559, #8121, #8355, #9008 If there are more, let me know. The black rear destination signs are only due to the fact that the ‘red’ ones are painted. The black ones are replaced rear destination sign covers 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GTAtransitfan1-Toronto Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 I don’t know if anyone pointed this out but 9059, well I’ll let this photograph explain, because at this point I don’t know what to say. Look towards the front. Link to post Share on other sites
bus_7246 Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, GTAtransitfan1-Toronto said: I don’t know if anyone pointed this out but 9059, well I’ll let this photograph explain, because at this point I don’t know what to say. Look towards the front. Since most of the fleet is getting repainted anyways, the part was ordered and replaced preparing for future plans 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bus_Medic Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 12:36 PM, GTAtransitfan1-Toronto said: I don’t know if anyone pointed this out but 9059, well I’ll let this photograph explain, because at this point I don’t know what to say. Look towards the front. It needed a skirt panel, the one in stock was pre painted. Why overthink it? Link to post Share on other sites
Downsview34. Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 7915 has new Headlights Link to post Share on other sites
Downsview34. Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 8005 has a hand sanitizer installed by the back doors 5 Link to post Share on other sites
TTC7447 Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 The barrier blocking off the pair of seats directly behind the driver on 8727 & 8938 have been removed. Link to post Share on other sites
Ultimate Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, TTC7447 said: The barrier blocking off the pair of seats directly behind the driver on 8727 & 8938 have been removed. Eglinton divsion really had no sort of barrier, they just had caution tape that by now was either ripped down or fell off. Link to post Share on other sites
bus_7246 Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 1553 has gained a set of the newer vapor rear doors Link to post Share on other sites
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