Citaro Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 33 minutes ago, translink said: If it’s green and white it’s for Victoria. ... that’s not what he was asking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Citaro said: ... that’s not what he was asking about. Oh. Huh... I thought they were being driven over. Yeah I’m gonna read a bit more carefully next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob32189 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Citaro said: ... that’s not what he was asking about. I'll go into more detail now I guess There were two blue CMBC double deckers on flatbeds as part of a freight train consist being pulled westwards towards Vancouver. This was along the CN tracks right next to Sperling Station when I saw them I tried to get a picture, but I was unable to get my phone out in time, nor could I spot the unit numbers from the distance I was also asking if this was a standard practice or if this is an exception for the deckers. I have never seen busses being pulled on a freight consist (to my memory, at least), so I was simply asking if this was normal or not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCW Metrobus Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 17 hours ago, bob32189 said: I'll go into more detail now I guess There were two blue CMBC double deckers on flatbeds as part of a freight train consist being pulled westwards towards Vancouver. This was along the CN tracks right next to Sperling Station when I saw them I tried to get a picture, but I was unable to get my phone out in time, nor could I spot the unit numbers from the distance I was also asking if this was a standard practice or if this is an exception for the deckers. I have never seen busses being pulled on a freight consist (to my memory, at least), so I was simply asking if this was normal or not It hasn't been standard practice for other CMBC bus deliveries, as most have been delivered by road under their own power, with the exception of the New Flyer trolleys which were delivered by flat deck truck. (I think that the old Flyer trolleys from the '80s were delivered by rail though.) One commonality though is that the ex-GO double deckers that were bought by Wilson's in Victoria were also shipped by rail from Ontario to BC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium2002 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, MCW Metrobus said: It hasn't been standard practice for other CMBC bus deliveries, as most have been delivered by road under their own power, with the exception of the New Flyer trolleys which were delivered by flat deck truck. (I think that the old Flyer trolleys from the '80s were delivered by rail though.) One commonality though is that the ex-GO double deckers that were bought by Wilson's in Victoria were also shipped by rail from Ontario to BC. Don't forget the recent battery-electric buses, which were also delivered via flat-bed tractor-trailers. I forget: are these buses being made in the US or in the UK? The long distance from East Coast ports might explain their choice to ship them this way; it saves the buses from incurring too much mileage prior to delivery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Shuttle Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 20 minutes ago, Millennium2002 said: Don't forget the recent battery-electric buses, which were also delivered via flat-bed tractor-trailers. I forget: are these buses being made in the US or in the UK? The long distance from East Coast ports might explain their choice to ship them this way; it saves the buses from incurring too much mileage prior to delivery... I think parts of them are built in each country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2044 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 26 minutes ago, Millennium2002 said: Don't forget the recent battery-electric buses, which were also delivered via flat-bed tractor-trailers. I forget: are these buses being made in the US or in the UK? The long distance from East Coast ports might explain their choice to ship them this way; it saves the buses from incurring too much mileage prior to delivery... Final assembly might be taking place in Concord, ON. Saw one driving around the GTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCW Metrobus Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, 2044 said: Final assembly might be taking place in Concord, ON. Saw one driving around the GTA. I was also told that part of the process takes place in Napannee, Indiana. (I had to clarify that wasn't Napanee, Ontario, hometown of Avril Lavigne. ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL04DIFN Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 So anyone know how long until the double deckers are in service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Evan Hancock said: So anyone know how long until the double deckers are in service? Training just started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 What's the reason for double deckers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, doglover44 said: What's the reason for double deckers ? Extra capacity and more seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I would love to see a double Decker in person someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCW Metrobus Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 19401 was in RTC this morning, with plates. Presumably being used for training today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathay 888 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 minute ago, MCW Metrobus said: 19401 was in RTC this morning, with plates. Presumably being used for training today. Do you know the license plate at this moment for 19401?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dunlop Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 14 hours ago, doglover44 said: I would love to see a double Decker in person someday Come to Victoria, we have had them for over 18 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCW Metrobus Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Cathay 888 said: Do you know the license plate at this moment for 19401?? NN 9969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops1719 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, MCW Metrobus said: NN 9969 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Translink69 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, MCW Metrobus said: NN 9969 Respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathay 888 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 19401 on training yesterday around Ironwood area~~ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 19402 at RTC being prepped for service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busmanic92 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 10:17 AM, Phillip said: 19402 at RTC being prepped for service. There's actually two double Deckers being prepped at RTC says one op i talked with earlier. Idk the other Decker fleet number though. (probably the one r19410 Victoria "stole" from us for testing and training etc). Idk. Anyone know off a planned date of service entry for them to start? "Late fall". It's coming to November so I'd say "early winter" (i had a lot of snow on my birthday which is a week from now)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 8 hours ago, Busmanic92 said: There's actually two double Deckers being prepped at RTC says one op i talked with earlier. Idk the other Decker fleet number though. (probably the one r19410 Victoria "stole" from us for testing and training etc). Idk. Anyone know off a planned date of service entry for them to start? "Late fall". It's coming to November so I'd say "early winter" (i had a lot of snow on my birthday which is a week from now)... I don't know the service entry date. I know Translink said October, maybe they'll push to get one out by or on October 31 so they can say they put them in service in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Busmanic92 said: There's actually two double Deckers being prepped at RTC says one op i talked with earlier. Idk the other Decker fleet number though. (probably the one r19410 Victoria "stole" from us for testing and training etc). Idk. Anyone know off a planned date of service entry for them to start? "Late fall". It's coming to November so I'd say "early winter" (i had a lot of snow on my birthday which is a week from now)... 19401 and 02 are the two on the property. They’ll be put on the 301 and 620 once training is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingPig Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 19403 sitting in Dynamic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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