Tom1122 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I wonder if there's been any new developments with the coaches that went to Bulgeria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I wonder if there's been any new developments with the coaches that went to Bulgeria. I was just wondering about that during supper on Monday with a friend. I haven't heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modulator Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 lol i know he would as would i. heh. The difference of course being that TRAMS a. owns a BBC and b. actually has somewhere to run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 The difference of course being that TRAMS a. owns a BBC and b. actually has somewhere to run it. Nice to see the old gal up and running. She sounds happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsview 108 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Man I need to get to B.C. I haven't seen or ridden a TC in 20 years. Glad these particular trolleys are preserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Man I need to get to B.C. I haven't seen or ridden a TC in 20 years. Glad these particular trolleys are preserved! Maybe we'll see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsview 108 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Maybe we'll see you there. I'd have to win the lottery first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted February 25, 2011 Board Admin Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Nice to see some bodywork done on it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Two years since the last trolley drove on Edmonton streets. Excuse me while I get sick(er). And before you ask...yes, I wore BLACK today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer_e901 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I wonder if there is a BBC plate in there? Dale would still like to have one. lol i know he would as would i. heh. Yes, TRAMS is willing to buy a BBC plate for #132, if anyone has one for sale. In the meantime, we're just using a GMC plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enviro 500 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Two years since the last trolley drove on Edmonton streets. Excuse me while I get sick(er). And before you ask...yes, I wore BLACK today. You guys should start an annual tradition from next year on: host a formal funeral at a symbollically significant former trolley loop, or an intersection used to be served by most amounts of trolley routes, as a form of symbolic or peaceful protest! I am sure there are lots of Edmontonians, not limited to transit hobbyists, who share the sentiments over the loss of the trolleybus system! I think this would be an interesting way to raise awareness among Edmontonians over the fact that the city may have spent countless amounts of money, time and effort into concealing evidence suggesting the existence of an extensive trolleybus system that once existed in Edmonton, but public commemorations will ensure the history is preserved and the memories live on! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 You guys should start an annual tradition from next year on: host a formal funeral at a symbolically significant former trolley loop, or an intersection used to be served by most amounts of trolley routes, as a form of symbolic or peaceful protest! I am sure there are lots of Edmontonians, not limited to transit hobbyists, who share the sentiments over the loss of the trolleybus system! I think this would be an interesting way to raise awareness among Edmontonians over the fact that the city may have spent countless amounts of money, time and effort into concealing evidence suggesting the existence of an extensive trolleybus system that once existed in Edmonton, but public commemorations will ensure the history is preserved and the memories live on! Dave Hopefully next year this time I won't be living in Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 No matter how hard they try, they can never eliminate all evidence of trolleys. You guys should start an annual tradition from next year on: host a formal funeral at a symbollically significant former trolley loop, or an intersection used to be served by most amounts of trolley routes, as a form of symbolic or peaceful protest! I am sure there are lots of Edmontonians, not limited to transit hobbyists, who share the sentiments over the loss of the trolleybus system! I think this would be an interesting way to raise awareness among Edmontonians over the fact that the city may have spent countless amounts of money, time and effort into concealing evidence suggesting the existence of an extensive trolleybus system that once existed in Edmonton, but public commemorations will ensure the history is preserved and the memories live on! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimon8000 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Just wondering how many BBCs are there still on ETS property and where are they located? Thank you~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo86 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Here are a couple photos from May 1st and 2nd, 2009 the final two days of electric trolley bus operations in Edmonton. #198 returning to Westwood Garage in the early evening of Friday May 1st, 2009. This would be it's final run. #195 crossing Stony Plain Road arriving at Jasper Place working as the final GM-BBC to run in service. This was taken Saturday May 2nd, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1122 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I thought some of you would like to see some recent photos of 125 at Seashore. I will be posting more on my website once I complete my trip report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks, please do. 125 looks so happy in her new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1122 Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 She'd be even happier if she were under Seashore's wires instead of tucked into the parking lot. Though Seashore is extending their trolleybus wire so hopefully by October, 125 will be running under wires, though it has operated since it arrived there. Thanks, please do. 125 looks so happy in her new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 152 was actually the final BBC in service. If everything had gone according to plan, then 195 would have been the last BBC, since it was running in tandem with 202. 152 however, did not get changed over at Cromdale like the other buses did, and did one final trip out to Jasper Place after everything else had gone back, and arrived at Westwood after 202 and 195. #195 crossing Stony Plain Road arriving at Jasper Place working as the final GM-BBC to run in service. This was taken Saturday May 2nd, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbarco Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I thought some of you would like to see some recent photos of 125 at Seashore.I will be posting more on my website once I complete my trip report. What property was the E800 from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted July 19, 2011 Board Admin Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Looks like Boston. (MBTA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I just got an e-mail that BBC # 158 has been spotted being towed. The location and direction was not disclosed in the e-mail. EDIT: It was spotted WB on 115 Ave and 95 Street early afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 BBC 158 is on it's way to the knackers. RIP 158. ETS would rather have clean diesel than clean trolley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted October 24, 2011 Board Admin Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Damn, for real? Icon of environmental friendliness gone, what a shame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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