New Flyer LFR Retirements

[FL04DIFN]

***ADMIN NOTE***

This thread is the result of a merger of two separate threads, and is intended to document retirements of any of the following series of CMBC buses:

- 2006-2007 New Flyer E40LFR trolley coaches (2101, 2102-2199, 2201-2288)

- 2007-2009 New Flyer E60LFR (2501-2574)

- 2006 New Flyer C40LFR (3309-3358)

- 2006 New Flyer D40LFR (7447-7499, 7501-7504)

- 2007 New Flyer D60LFR (8102-8117)

- 2009 New Flyer DE60LFR (8118-8156)

(Admin edit: MCW Metrobus, 7/9/2024)

 

(Original post:)

As some may already know, 3317 has been spotted at PCTC and is looking decomissioned.

[DJ1400]

Really? that's so sad

[Express691]

Why not just have the thread for the entire lineup? 
 

Rename to 2006–2009 New Flyer LFR Retirement Thread

In any case, I seriously doubt 2156 will be getting fixed especially given how much trolley service has been cut.

[Untitled Transit]

I have heard from an operator I know that 3317's CNG tanks have possibly expired. 

[Pops1719]

On 5/23/2023 at 2:39 PM, Untitled Transit said:

I have heard from an operator I know that 3317's CNG tanks have possibly expired. 

Why would theirs expire before the rest of them? They literally were built at the same time as the rest. I believe they have a 20 year certification.

[TrainWatcher2128]

Possibly could be to do with how the unit was running?

[Untitled Transit]

On Saturday, I went to a location near the yard (there is this spot that looks in to the yard that isn't on TransLink property) and it looked like 3317 was just sitting there with the small door near the engine bay ripped open. Here is a photo: (photo taken OUTSIDE of CMBC property.)

[Michael Marriott]

Units to keep an eye out for, that haven't run for over a year:

2101, 2106 and 8114 haven't run since November 2020.

2270 hasn't run since October 2021.

2506 hasn't run since the fatal incident on Cordova St in Sept 2021; this unit is unlikely to run again.

[UprisingCanadian]

2 hours ago, Michael Marriott said:

Units to keep an eye out for, that haven't run for over a year:

2101, 2106 and 8114 haven't run since November 2020.

2270 hasn't run since October 2021.

2506 hasn't run since the fatal incident on Cordova St in Sept 2021; this unit is unlikely to run again.

2101 is awaiting parts for heating. Not sure about 2106 and 2270. 

8114 is undergoing refurbishment I believe.

2506 is being repaired.

[Pops1719]

On 5/29/2023 at 9:28 AM, Michael Marriott said:

Units to keep an eye out for, that haven't run for over a year:

2101, 2106 and 8114 haven't run since November 2020.

2270 hasn't run since October 2021.

2506 hasn't run since the fatal incident on Cordova St in Sept 2021; this unit is unlikely to run again.

Don't forget 2156's major accident over a month ago.

[Transit]

On 5/29/2023 at 11:54 AM, UprisingCanadian said:

2101 is awaiting parts for heating. Not sure about 2106 and 2270. 

8114 is undergoing refurbishment I believe.

2506 is being repaired.

heating parts? It's summer right now? who needs heat. Cant they just run 2101 right now when heat isn't needed?

[UprisingCanadian]

3 hours ago, Transit said:

heating parts? It's summer right now? who needs heat. Cant they just run 2101 right now when heat isn't needed?

Needs it to pass CVI, regardless of weather.

[Untitled Transit]

20 hours ago, UprisingCanadian said:

Needs it to pass CVI, regardless of weather.

I believe it already has its CVI... but I may be wrong.

[Vancitytransit]

2156 may be done

[UprisingCanadian]

11 hours ago, Vancitytransit said:

2156 may be done

yeahhhh me too

[Transit Guy]

1 hour ago, UprisingCanadian said:

yeahhhh me too

Looks pretty beat to me. If they bother repairing 2156, it’ll probably take as long to fix it as it takes to get heating parts for 2101, which will be retirement time anyway lol

[Transitfan2022]

2 hours ago, UprisingCanadian said:

yeahhhh me too

Nahh, they can fix it lol 

 

But seriously, I do think it's done for

[Untitled Transit]

Based on some photos, 3317 has the rear sign removed, most likely a parts bus. Too early to tell though.

[99.bline]

39 minutes ago, Untitled Transit said:

Based on some photos, 3317 has the rear sign removed, most likely a parts bus. Too early to tell though.

Considering it did fail it's CVI, I agree it's likely a parts bus.

[Untitled Transit]

1 hour ago, 99.bline said:

Considering it did fail it's CVI, I agree it's likely a parts bus.

When did it fail its CVI? 

[PrimeTio]

On 5/29/2023 at 2:54 PM, UprisingCanadian said:

2101 is awaiting parts for heating. Not sure about 2106 and 2270. 

8114 is undergoing refurbishment I believe.

2506 is being repaired.

Sorry for the late response. But almost 3 years just for parts on that bus? I’d assume it was decommissioned.

[UprisingCanadian]

14 hours ago, PrimeTio said:

Sorry for the late response. But almost 3 years just for parts on that bus? I’d assume it was decommissioned.

Nope, returned to service pretty recently. Apparently ISM parts are hard to com across? I don't know.

16 hours ago, Untitled Transit said:

Based on some photos, 3317 has the rear sign removed, most likely a parts bus. Too early to tell though.

I'm gonna go ahead and call it quits on 3317. 

[FL04DIFN]

3319, and 3343 also should keep an eye on

Also suggestion for wiki; maybe change “X active units” to “maximum X active units”

Also maybe put 9601-9604 along with 16131-16140 (except 16137) in the historic units section since they are no longer with CMBC

[dover5949]

8 hours ago, FL04DIFN said:

3319, and 3343 also should keep an eye on

Also suggestion for wiki; maybe change “X active units” to “maximum X active units”

Also maybe put 9601-9604 along with 16131-16140 (except 16137) in the historic units section since they are no longer with CMBC

No need to modify it. Just leave it as be.

[transitfan]

3317 is done, the front doors have been removed as well.