T3G Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 13 hours ago, Toro said: 8000-8006 is at North Queen. That doesn't seem good... 8003 isn't, yet. It was on the 71 yesterday and last reported out of Queensway 26 minutes ago. Only a matter of time, though. Everyone make sure you get your photos and rides in now before they pull the plug! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumiko Oumae Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 13 hours ago, T3G said: 8003 isn't, yet. It was on the 71 yesterday and last reported out of Queensway 26 minutes ago. Only a matter of time, though. Everyone make sure you get your photos and rides in now before they pull the plug! Has the TTC considering doing a retention of two Orion VII buses, namely #1000 and #8099 like two Fishbowls and two PCCs? My take why they should keep the two vehicles because they have meanings: #1000 was Canada's first conventional hybrid transit bus (correct me if I’m wrong) and #8099 was the last first generation Orion VII built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 15 minutes ago, Kumiko Oumae said: Has the TTC considering doing a retention of two Orion VII buses, namely #1000 and #8099 like two Fishbowls and two PCCs? My take why they should keep the two vehicles because they have meanings: #1000 was Canada's first conventional hybrid transit bus (correct me if I’m wrong) and #8099 was the last first generation Orion VII built. God no. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsview34. Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 2:16 PM, Kumiko Oumae said: #8063 could be done. It has not moved for a month. #1534 has also not reported its fate yet. 8063 is back at Queensway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3G Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 8 hours ago, Kumiko Oumae said: Has the TTC considering doing a retention of two Orion VII buses, namely #1000 and #8099 like two Fishbowls and two PCCs? My take why they should keep the two vehicles because they have meanings: #1000 was Canada's first conventional hybrid transit bus (correct me if I’m wrong) and #8099 was the last first generation Orion VII built. You're lucky to even have the GMs and PCCs. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Kumiko Oumae said: Has the TTC considering doing a retention of two Orion VII buses, namely #1000 and #8099 like two Fishbowls and two PCCs? My take why they should keep the two vehicles because they have meanings: #1000 was Canada's first conventional hybrid transit bus (correct me if I’m wrong) and #8099 was the last first generation Orion VII built. 1000 should be kept but we know that will never happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 22 minutes ago, Toro said: 1000 should be kept but we know that will never happen Hah. *static display only* 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumiko Oumae Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 8:26 PM, Toro said: 8000-8006 is at North Queen. That doesn't seem good... Consider it accurate. #8000-#8002, #8004-#8006 are now withdrawn and to be hauled to the scrapyard after decommissioning. Only 91 buses remain in active service: #8003, #8007-#8044, #8046-#8057, #8059-#8094, #8096-#8099. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: Hah. *static display only* I'd rather static display than none tbh 2 hours ago, Kumiko Oumae said: Consider it accurate. #8000-#8002, #8004-#8006 are now withdrawn and to be hauled to the scrapyard after decommissioning. Only 91 buses remain in active service: #8003, #8007-#8044, #8046-#8057, #8059-#8094, While it's probably true we should wait until it's confirmed. Anything Is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7749 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 It'll be in my next soda can, delish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted December 18, 2022 Report Share Posted December 18, 2022 Posting just as a courtesy (why I don’t know) I got an inside tip that the remaining 8000 airport units will be pulled from service tomorrow night, so those that can, get your last rides in. This should surprise no one, as the luggage rack installs on the assigned 3300s are complete. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZümmyZüm Posted December 18, 2022 Report Share Posted December 18, 2022 47 minutes ago, Bus_Medic said: Posting just as a courtesy (why I don’t know) Because deep down you’ve got a heart of gold that’s a solid run for those 8000s. 2007 units and probably on the higher end of mileage for a ttc bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3G Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 That's all she wrote... 8003, 8009, and 8010 made it out for the evening rush hour this evening. 8010 was in service from 2:24 PM to 7:17 PM, doing a trip on route 112 before moving over to the 900, 8009 was in service from 3:32-10:08 PM, and 8003 is still in service right now, having entered service at 3:08 PM and is scheduled to be in service until 2:11xm. HUGE thanks to Bus Medic for the tip! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar_AC_23 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Here are my shots of 8003, 8009, and, 8010 on their final day of revenue service (Dec. 19, 2022) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Might as well add mine here as well... shots of 8003, 8009, 8010 on route 900 yesterday evening. Mostly taken at Pearson Airport Terminal 1, which I find has more space and better lighting than the platforms at Kipling Station. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumiko Oumae Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 It seems #8003 became the last airport branded Orion VII left in service as I type this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius101 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Is anybody able to confirm approximately how many miles those units racked up during their 15 years of revenue service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7749 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Ill add mine too (i had 8003 too but this photo turned out to be blurry, not added). Edit: seems like cptdb likes to compress tf out of the photos so it looks bad here 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue.bird.fan Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 As of 1:24am on December 20, 8003 remains in service on route 900 and will remain in service until 2:11am assuming that the schedule is followed and nothing happens to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumiko Oumae Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 37 minutes ago, blue.bird.fan said: As of 1:24am on December 20, 8003 remains in service on route 900 and will remain in service until 2:11am assuming that the schedule is followed and nothing happens to it. #8003 has pulled in Kipling Station one final time at 1:44xm as I type this and departed Kipling for the last time at 1:50xm. ADDENDUM (2:03 AM ET) — It is finished. 2:03xm officially marked the end of the Airport-branded Orion VII Gen-IV diesel buses in Toronto. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3190 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Kumiko Oumae said: #8003 has pulled in Kipling Station one final time at 1:44xm as I type this and departed Kipling for the last time at 1:50xm. ADDENDUM (2:03 AM ET) — It is finished. 2:03xm officially marked the end of the Airport-branded Orion VII Gen-IV diesel buses in Toronto. 2:03xm did not mark the end of anything as 8003 is on 501 Queen, 8007 on 73 Royal York, 8008 on 112 West Mall, 8009 on 337 Islington Blue Night/37 Islington and 8010 on 46 Martin Grove. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovettc Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 12/18/2022 at 4:20 PM, Bus_Medic said: Posting just as a courtesy (why I don’t know) I got an inside tip that the remaining 8000 airport units will be pulled from service tomorrow night, so those that can, get your last rides in. This should surprise no one, as the luggage rack installs on the assigned 3300s are complete. Not correct and very wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Genius101 said: Is anybody able to confirm approximately how many miles those units racked up during their 15 years of revenue service? 8010 definitely has over 1,100,000 as it reset after hitting 1mil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, ilovettc said: Not correct and very wrong https://www.dairyqueen.com/en-ca/order/ Put that on a cake for all your buddies to eat at the party. ^This is the seemingly inevitable “why I don’t know” part of extending the courtesy of providing inside information. Sometimes dates change and foremen have to pivot on their heels to adapt to changing directives from their superiors, often literally overnight. I can assure you though that they won’t be returning after service gets reduced for the Christmas break at the end of the week. You guys can watch from the fenceline and guess going forward if you’re going to be pedantic twats. 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumiko Oumae Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, 3190 said: 2:03xm did not mark the end of anything as 8003 is on 501 Queen, 8007 on 73 Royal York, 8008 on 112 West Mall, 8009 on 337 Islington Blue Night/37 Islington and 8010 on 46 Martin Grove. 2 hours ago, ilovettc said: Not correct and very wrong They’re on short runs until 10am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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