Peter M Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Stormscape said: QC and comfort flubs What do you mean? I don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Am I the only who thinks the Nova's could be retired after only 16-18 years of service? They're terrible busses, at least the 07/08 LFS. The 09's may last longer, they seem to be in better shape. Also, if this expansion thing pans out, the 1995 7115 could be 25 years old by the time they finally retire it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountie Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Peter M said: What do you mean? I don't understand. He's referring to botched quality control on the Novas. During the delivery of the new E40LFR's in January of 2007, the new trolleys experienced power steering issues which caused them to be pulled out of service. I forget if it had something to do with the power steering pump itself or software glitches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCW Metrobus Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 16 minutes ago, Mountie said: He's referring to botched quality control on the Novas. During the delivery of the new E40LFR's in January of 2007, the new trolleys experienced power steering issues which caused them to be pulled out of service. I forget if it had something to do with the power steering pump itself or software glitches. As I recall, the issue was that the power steering pump would shut off when the coach lost 600V AC power supply, in other words, whenever it passed through an insulator or a dead spot on the wire. I might be wrong on this though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando737 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mountie said: He's referring to botched quality control on the Novas. During the delivery of the new E40LFR's in January of 2007, the new trolleys experienced power steering issues which caused them to be pulled out of service. I forget if it had something to do with the power steering pump itself or software glitches. It was the power steering, at least that was the main cause for them being taken off the road. As for the Nova's, from what I've heard, the order was rushed due to some issues TransLink was having with New Flyer at the time. Just what I've heard over the years. Just imagine, we could have had a full fleet of D40LFR's and possibly DE40LFR's 6 minutes ago, cleowin said: Am I the only who thinks the Nova's could be retired after only 16-18 years of service? They're terrible busses, at least the 07/08 LFS. The 09's may last longer, they seem to be in better shape. Also, if this expansion thing pans out, the 1995 7115 could be 25 years old by the time they finally retire it. lol I have to agree. When I drive an 09, it always feels more solid than the 06/07/08 models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Spotted 2506 & 15021 at the south fence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover5949 Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 I think 15021 had a minor brush with a pole on 49th Ave. during the first snowfall we got? There is minor damage on the last right window & also the right rear bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlow1331 Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 1 hour ago, dover5949 said: I think 15021 had a minor brush with a pole on 49th Ave. during the first snowfall we got? There is minor damage on the last right window & also the right rear bumper Collision and incident thread should suffice in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citaro Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 33 minutes ago, Marlow1331 said: Collision and incident thread should suffice in the future I disagree; he's explaining why 15021 is at FOH. As such, posting in this thread is justified. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Does it seriously matter where things are posted? There's no need to be nazi's here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlow1331 Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 3 hours ago, Citaro said: I disagree; he's explaining why 15021 is at FOH. As such, posting in this thread is justified. Well that should be clarified in the post during the future for better lack of confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citaro Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 4 hours ago, Marlow1331 said: Well that should be clarified in the post during the future for better lack of confusion If you can't be bothered to read the preceding post, that's on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlow1331 Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 6 hours ago, Citaro said: If you can't be bothered to read the preceding post, that's on you. I'm so sorry. Clearly I'm on some level of stupidity, not sure what my issue is or why these post keep getting past me , if I do this again, please quote me and simply call me an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citaro Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 35 minutes ago, Marlow1331 said: I'm so sorry. Clearly I'm on some level of stupidity, not sure what my issue is or why these post keep getting past me , if I do this again, please quote me and simply call me an idiot. That's not the point; just do your due diligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Spotted 9787 and 2506 at the East Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 9449 at BTC east wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDOOM Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 15 minutes ago, ThomasW97 said: 9449 at BTC east wall Accident damage? Or getting rebuilt already? For that matter, how are the batteries on the hybrids holding up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 minute ago, GORDOOM said: Accident damage? Or getting rebuilt already? For that matter, how are the batteries on the hybrids holding up? That one was involved in a serious MVA on Marine Drive last month. Just go see the collisions thread for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 2 friends of mine visited BTC today: 9250 is being refurbished. Expect it in service within the next 2 weeks. 9246 had a minor accident and is in for body repairs. 9479 last seen December 20 on the 25 with significant front body damage around the front doors. 9449 and 9787 sitting at east wall still damaged (not tarped) 7355 and 7268 are also there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 2289 is at the East Wall with right side damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 BTC Check: 1545 5/18/17 South Fence: 8155, 7290, 7266, 7477, 9408, 3297, Unidentifiable D40LFR, 7445, 7208 East Wall: 9449, 9787 9201 was inside one of the bays (one of the ones facing Kitchener street. It still had the old font but I couldnt tell whether I saw white or grey. I couldn't find 9479. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I just saw 8155 this morning not in service on Gaglardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBusGuy Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Express691 said: 9201 was inside one of the bays (one of the ones facing Kitchener street. It still had the old font but I couldnt tell whether I saw white or grey. Wonder if it'll keep the purple stripe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, ThatBusGuy said: Wonder if it'll keep the purple stripe Doubt it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Here WAS BTC last week. As of now 8155 is in service 7208 has moved (likely inside). In its place is 7195 according to TranslinkKid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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