Phillip Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 The overhead intersection at Dunbar St/41 ave is being rebuilt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Guy Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 It would be nice if they ordered more than a mere 1-1 replacement for the next trolley order, considering how limited the trolley fleet was prior to the pandemic. Are there even enough trolleys for the 41 to remain as a trolley route when the Broadway extension is complete and the 9 reverts back to trolleys, considering the 41 only became a trolley when the 9 converted to diesels? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Transit Guy said: It would be nice if they ordered more than a mere 1-1 replacement for the next trolley order, considering how limited the trolley fleet was prior to the pandemic. Are there even enough trolleys for the 41 to remain as a trolley route when the Broadway extension is complete and the 9 reverts back to trolleys, considering the 41 only became a trolley when the 9 converted to diesels? can also make the argument that the 9 may or may not experience a major restructuring/reductions due to the presence of SkyTrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Guy Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, Express691 said: can also make the argument that the 9 may or may not experience a major restructuring/reductions due to the presence of SkyTrain. I could be wrong, but I think there’s gonna be more people using the 9 for the one-seat ride beyond Arbutus. However, the “To Granville” trips could probably be discontinued, so perhaps additional 40-foot trolleys might not be necessary, unless they wanted to increase less-frequent routes like the 4 or 7. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Surprisingly the 5/6 has trolleys today. In previous years the West End service was always dieselised on Celebration of Light days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Michael Marriott said: Surprisingly the 5/6 has trolleys today. In previous years the West End service was always dieselised on Celebration of Light days. Not sure how they are going to do it with those detours lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Guy Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, ThomasW97 said: Not sure how they are going to do it with those detours lol Burrard to Davie is doable with trolleys, but there’s no left-turn switch from Granville to Pender, so either they’re going to be pulling down the poles or they’re swapping vehicles later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, Transit Guy said: Burrard to Davie is doable with trolleys, but there’s no left-turn switch from Granville to Pender, so either they’re going to be pulling down the poles or they’re swapping vehicles later. There is a left turn switch from NB Granville to WB Pender. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Guy Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 36 minutes ago, Michael Marriott said: There is a left turn switch from NB Granville to WB Pender. Has it always been there? I don’t remember that switch being there. Then again, I’ve never seen a bus turn left from NB Granville to WB Pender, and I also don’t pay too much attention to the wires aside from the constant clacking of trolley poles going through the switches and crossovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 7 hours ago, Transit Guy said: Has it always been there? I don’t remember that switch being there. Then again, I’ve never seen a bus turn left from NB Granville to WB Pender, and I also don’t pay too much attention to the wires aside from the constant clacking of trolley poles going through the switches and crossovers. The switch has been there ever since the Granville wire was rebuilt in 2010 following the olympics. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover5949 Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Michael Marriott said: The switch has been there ever since the Granville wire was rebuilt in 2010 following the olympics. It's always been there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 12 hours ago, Transit Guy said: Burrard to Davie is doable with trolleys Common short turn route for the 5/6. 11 hours ago, Transit Guy said: Has it always been there? I don’t remember that switch being there. Then again, I’ve never seen a bus turn left from NB Granville to WB Pender, and I also don’t pay too much attention to the wires aside from the constant clacking of trolley poles going through the switches and crossovers. That switch is, or at least was a NIS route for the 19. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Diesels on the 7/14 possibly due to 4th av construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Express691 said: Diesels on the 7/14 possibly due to 4th av construction Diesels on the 7/14 possibly due to 4th av construction Blocks that started after 7am came out with trolleys, so it looks like it was a temporary blockage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 They're installing an extra fan above the driver seat in the trolleys. 2126 has one installed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Phillip said: They're installing an extra fan above the driver seat in the trolleys. 2126 has one installed Thats handy, keep the farts from rising to nose level 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transitfan2022 Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 9 hours ago, 9924 said: Thats handy, keep the farts from rising to nose level LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 So I drove this coach yesterday 2126 on the 41, it's better than nothing. It does a good job at blowing away your body heat, especially between your back and the seat. Given these coaches are only about 5 years away from retirement. I do not see them installing AC. The drivers compartment especially, is much more hotter than the rest of the bus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Phillip said: The drivers compartment especially, is much more hotter than the rest of the bus. Especially when I'm sitting there 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Trolley detours in place today for women’s march. also I’m told last night was the last time the 5 heads NIS via the Pacific St On-ramps. Updated to go via Granville/Howe streets. Effective today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidneyTransitfan Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what's up with 2101? According to Tcomm it hasn't been in service since November 2020 which seems pretty odd... On previous visits I've noticed it hasn't been out and thought maybe it was just out of action pending/undergoing repairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops1719 Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 10:48 PM, SidneyTransitfan said: Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what's up with 2101? According to Tcomm it hasn't been in service since November 2020 which seems pretty odd... On previous visits I've noticed it hasn't been out and thought maybe it was just out of action pending/undergoing repairs. Last I heard it's parked at VTC awaiting parts due to some sort of heat fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Guy Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 delete (wrong thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 On Thursday the 8 will be short turning to Frederick Street/50TH due to construction between 6am and 6pm. There will be a shuttle operation between Marine Drive and Frederick Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog222 Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 13 hours ago, Express691 said: On Thursday the 8 will be short turning to Frederick Street/50TH due to construction between 6am and 6pm. There will be a shuttle operation between Marine Drive and Frederick Street. CoV is doing roadwork on Fraser from 41st to Marine periodically closing down to 2 lanes into August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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