SMS Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 SAVE THE DATES YUL BUS CHARTERS 2017 WEEKEND: Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 May 2017 see below UITP CHARTER: Sunday 14 May 2017 BUS HISTORY ASSOCIATION PRE-CONVENTION CHARTER: Wednesday 7 June 2017 (SUBJECT TO APPROVAL) All activities are TBD (to be determined) and as usual management reserves the right to restrict/refuse admission. Meaning that if you weren't welcome in the past, don't bother asking to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Due to the labour situation (pressure tactics) at STO, they cannot guarantee charters anymore so management has put bus rentals on hiatus until the issues between them and the bus drivers union is resolved. Since nobody can predict when the situation will be resolved, it is pointless trying to plan a charter around this. We were therefore forced to look for other opportunities. We are due to visit Sherbrooke this year as we last visited in 2015 and before that 2013. They have advised me that only two of their 1997 Classic buses remain (47100 series) with retirement happening before our typical May weekend. As a result, we have decided to advance the timeline of our activity. NEW SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 23 April 2017 in Sherbrooke QC. Details to follow. Please note that in the event that both Classics are retired before this date, a (49100 series) 1999 Nova LFS will take its place. This will be our last opportunity to ride a Classic in the Eastern Townships and the odds are that we will be the last patrons aboard their last high floor buses before the buses are rendered out of service and decommissioned! To be honest with everybody here, I am considering a Saturday night charter on 22 April in Longueuil QC with a first generation LFS (either 9-817 or 9-913), but I hesitate to offer it if there is little to no interest. We would offer photo stops with great lighting conditions and above all opt for abolished routes still somehow in the programming of the destination sign. Anyway as always, please indicate attendance and not just outright interest to the usual charter email yulbuscharters at gmail dot com. We thank you for your continual support. Edited April 4, 2017 by SMS RTL first gen charter postponed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 How late would the Sherbrooke charter be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have yet to drive the charter routing, which will hopefully be done on or around 9 April. The aim will be to host the charter in the environs between noon and four pm. You will make your Megabus back to Toronto I guarantee it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 NEWS: The RTL first gen charter will be postponed until further notice. It will not take place as originally scheduled, however the idea is not dead and may resurface in the future. I will drive the Sherbrooke charter routing within a week of this post, meaning that you can expect the final details for this charter by next Tuesday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Final details have been e-mailed to charter participants. If you would like these informations, please contact me at the usual charter e-mail yulbuscharters at gmail dot com, thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Last call for anyone interested in joining us in Sherbroooke tomorrow. The weather is very promising and we have very good turnout. See everyone there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Here is the group picture featuring 1997 Nova Classic 47103 with new Macadam bus 1991 MCI Classic 42101 which we chartered in 2013! Thanks for attending guys! I hope that you all enjoyed the hard work that my vice-president kellergraham and I put into the charter, trying out a modified routing from 2015 and visiting other properties of interest. We had superb collaboration from the STS. Everyone at the garage was happy to have us and it is tempting to return to Sherbrooke, even if the Classics will no longer be in service. The FHTCQ 15-140 charter is being planned in earnest. It is planned to coincide with the UITP conference in Montreal and shall be hosted in the afternoon of Sunday 14 May 2017. Interested parties should e-mail me directly at yulbuscharters at gmail dot com to reserve their spot. As usual, we will go rain or shine. With the help of MTL66 and our driver from 55-001 Dom, we are sure to have a great time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, SMS said: Here is the group picture featuring 1997 Nova Classic 47103 with new Macadam bus 1991 MCI Classic 42101 which we chartered in 2013! Thanks for attending guys! I hope that you all enjoyed the hard work that my vice-president kellergraham and I put into the charter, trying out a modified routing from 2015 and visiting other properties of interest. We had superb collaboration from the STS. Everyone at the garage was happy to have us and it is tempting to return to Sherbrooke, even if the Classics will no longer be in service. The FHTCQ 15-140 charter is being planned in earnest. It is planned to coincide with the UITP conference in Montreal and shall be hosted in the afternoon of Sunday 14 May 2017. Interested parties should e-mail me directly at yulbuscharters at gmail dot com to reserve their spot. As usual, we will go rain or shine. With the help of MTL66 and our driver from 55-001 Dom, we are sure to have a great time. Another great YUL charter with the new chant made it fun and also the after party fun at the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I'd like to remind everyone that the next YUL charter is only 11 days away so please write to us at yulbuscharters at gmail dot com if you wish to learn the détails of our next event. Only registered participants will be sent specifics of our start and end times, locations, and cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Registration for our FHTCQ fan trip is now closed. For those who haven't received the information yet, please contact me immediately. Bring your umbrellas too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thanks to all those who attended and contributed to the success of our event including volunteer operator Félix, YUL VP kellergraham, and FHTCQ member MTL66. We hope to continue to offer quality fan trips with the FHTCQ in much future times! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Sorry for the delay! Here are a few group shots from our recent FHCTQ charter. With luck, this will be yet another one of many fan trips with this organization! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I am considering hosting a STO Classic charter on either Saturday August 12 or Sunday August 13. Which date works better for you? Please send your answer to our charter e-mail yulbuscharters *at- gmail /dot. com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 6 hours ago, SMS said: I am considering hosting a STO Classic charter on either Saturday August 12 or Sunday August 13. Which date works better for you? Please send your answer to our charter e-mail yulbuscharters *at- gmail /dot. com I would personally prefer a fall color charter with a STO Classic. The bus fan community will already have visited Gatineau for the CTHF New Look Charter in July 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmnewlook Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 9 hours ago, SMS said: I am considering hosting a STO Classic charter on either Saturday August 12 or Sunday August 13. Which date works better for you? Please send your answer to our charter e-mail yulbuscharters *at- gmail /dot. com There's a 99% chance we'll be in the Maritimes that week visiting my stepfather-in-law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 23 hours ago, SMS said: I am considering hosting a STO Classic charter on either Saturday August 12 or Sunday August 13. Which date works better for you? Please send your answer to our charter e-mail yulbuscharters *at- gmail /dot. com later Saturday would work or early Sunday so those who have to travel back to Toronto for Monday work can do it. I would be intrested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 17 hours ago, eclair14 said: I would personally prefer a fall color charter with a STO Classic. The bus fan community will already have visited Gatineau for the CTHF New Look Charter in July Who is to say that we cannot offer yet another activity then? We need to make up for lost time in chartering their Classics, if the STO plans on mass retiring their high floor buses come next year. This activity will offer different photo stops from the CTHF charter, and the territory is so large in Gatineau that you need not worry about us over-doing it. In any case, this August initiative will be a minimum 3 hour charter and maximum 5 hour charter, however we are aiming for it to be in the environs of 4 hours, it all depends on turnout. No food stop! Eat before and after! 1 hour ago, TheAverageJoe said: later Saturday would work or early Sunday so those who have to travel back to Toronto for Monday work can do it. I would be intrested I promise the Sunday charter will end at a very reasonable time for your return to Toronto. Most of you have indicated interest for Sunday, so it will take place then. Including the STO! Their resources might be stretched thin with their fireworks shuttles on Saturday night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL66 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 On 2017-06-21 at 0:21 PM, SMS said: Who is to say that we cannot offer yet another activity then? We need to make up for lost time in chartering their Classics, if the STO plans on mass retiring their high floor buses come next year. This activity will offer different photo stops from the CTHF charter, and the territory is so large in Gatineau that you need not worry about us over-doing it. In any case, this August initiative will be a minimum 3 hour charter and maximum 5 hour charter, however we are aiming for it to be in the environs of 4 hours, it all depends on turnout. No food stop! Eat before and after! I promise the Sunday charter will end at a very reasonable time for your return to Toronto. Most of you have indicated interest for Sunday, so it will take place then. Including the STO! Their resources might be stretched thin with their fireworks shuttles on Saturday night. Won't be able to attend, and the STO puts their artics on the fireworks shuttles if i recall from last summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 On 21/06/2017 at 0:21 PM, SMS said: I promise the Sunday charter will end at a very reasonable time for your return to Toronto. Most of you have indicated interest for Sunday, so it will take place then. Including the STO! Their resources might be stretched thin with their fireworks shuttles on Saturday night. Planning for the STO charter to be held on Sunday 13 August is beginning next week. The following is a list of active Classics that are available for charter: 9117, 9131, 9132, 9133, 9136, 9138, 9204, 9224, 9225, 9401, 9411, 9419, and 9421. Obviously we will not charter 9131 or any Classic that YUL has already done in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL66 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 44 minutes ago, SMS said: Planning for the STO charter to be held on Sunday 13 August is beginning next week. The following is a list of active Classics that are available for charter: 9117, 9131, 9132, 9133, 9136, 9138, 9204, 9224, 9225, 9401, 9411, 9419, and 9421. Obviously we will not charter 9131 or any Classic that YUL has already done in the past. 9419 has an interesting configuration. Perimeter seating all around the bus, it was modified for use as a Rapibus bus, but it never worked out. Only 2 buses were converted to this configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsbuspage Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'd be interested in 9117 or 9204, as I haven't been on an STO-original MCI Classic charter yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 2 hours ago, tomsbuspage said: I'd be interested in 9117 or 9204, as I haven't been on an STO-original MCI Classic charter yet. Same here - preference would be an STO original 9100-series bus or 9204. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 13 hours ago, MTL66 said: 9419 has an interesting configuration. Perimeter seating all around the bus, it was modified for use as a Rapibus bus, but it never worked out. Only 2 buses were converted to this configuration. Which was the other unit? Unfortunately, the wiki does not reflect this information. My preference is any original STO bus in the old livery (IE not this horrid ghost livery) with a functional destination sign and which isn't a rust bucket. Any recent photos or news greatly appreciated! I will take your suggestions into consideration. With the usual cooperation of STO, I am sure that we will have a great charter. I also hope that summer will arrive in August, right now the weather (at least in Montreal) is cold and dreary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL66 Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 15 hours ago, SMS said: Which was the other unit? Unfortunately, the wiki does not reflect this information. My preference is any original STO bus in the old livery (IE not this horrid ghost livery) with a functional destination sign and which isn't a rust bucket. Any recent photos or news greatly appreciated! I will take your suggestions into consideration. With the usual cooperation of STO, I am sure that we will have a great charter. I also hope that summer will arrive in August, right now the weather (at least in Montreal) is cold and dreary. If memory serves it was 9420. I know it was 2 units that followed each other in sequence. I'll look through my photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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