RZ350 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Yes, 9072 is still active. Neither of them is used very often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 2354,2365,2381,2397 and 2438 have been retired. Several units were transferred from Nanaimo. I'll get the unit numbers when I can. I have not updated the Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dunlop Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 On 7/9/2020 at 11:22 PM, RZ350 said: 2354,2365,2381,2397 and 2438 have been retired. Several units were transferred from Nanaimo. I'll get the unit numbers when I can. I have not updated the Wiki Probably getting ready for the upcoming CNG Vicinity buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt Dunlop said: Probably getting ready for the upcoming CNG Vicinity buses. That is incorrect. Nanaimo recently replaced their entire HandyDART fleet with 15 new high-floor cutaways; some of the newer Arboc buses would have been transferred to other communities to replace older equipment there, in order to keep each system standardized. Since CFV doesn't use Arbocs for conventional service (outside of the Shopper's Shuttle in Mission), any upcoming Vicinity deliveries will replace any Darts still hanging around, and probably some D40LFs in order to be more efficient for lower-ridership runs. Another option is that the CNG Vicinity buses will replace the diesel Vicinity buses currently in the CFV fleet, which will get moved to another system. Thanks @RZ350 for the update on Arboc retirements. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 7/13/2020 at 10:11 AM, Articulated said: That is incorrect. Nanaimo recently replaced their entire HandyDART fleet with 15 new high-floor cutaways; some of the newer Arboc buses would have been transferred to other communities to replace older equipment there, in order to keep each system standardized. Since CFV doesn't use Arbocs for conventional service (outside of the Shopper's Shuttle in Mission), any upcoming Vicinity deliveries will replace any Darts still hanging around, and probably some D40LFs in order to be more efficient for lower-ridership runs. Another option is that the CNG Vicinity buses will replace the diesel Vicinity buses currently in the CFV fleet, which will get moved to another system. Thanks @RZ350 for the update on Arboc retirements. Well, you forgot the Auguston run, which is also Community, but essentially correct. Two of our Vicinities were actually Transferred out. We currently have a bunch of 98 series on the property as well. basically some of our better stuff has been transferred away in preparation for the Arrival of CNG Buses for the new Facility, which has been Delayed again until Mid November. Our Mechanics have been trained by Grand West on CNG Vicinity repairs so we are expecting to get those as well in the new facility. Assuming we ever move in.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Newest arrivals 4232 and 1187, our first CNG units for training purposes. we are "Scheduled" to move into the new facility at the end of November. We'll see if that holds true. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dunlop Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 11:21 PM, RZ350 said: Newest arrivals 4232 and 1187, our first CNG units for training purposes. we are "Scheduled" to move into the new facility at the end of November. We'll see if that holds true. Do you still have any Darts? 0233 in particular? What do you think of the Vicinity? We have 25 of the new little CNG's in Victoria. And does 1187 have the USB ports under the seats? Our 1186 does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 Newest arrivals 4232 and 1187, our first CNG units for training purposes. we are "Scheduled" to move into the new facility at the end of November. We'll see if that holds true. On 10/16/2020 at 7:23 AM, Matt Dunlop said: Do you still have any Darts? 0233 in particular? What do you think of the Vicinity? We have 25 of the new little CNG's in Victoria. And does 1187 have the USB ports under the seats? Our 1186 does. The Darts are still on the property, but not currently in use. Yes they have the USB ports. I haven't driven them yet, but I will be training on them soon. As a TS I almost never drive anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Update on the new facility. We will be live in the new Facility December 14th, whether it's ready or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 11:17 PM, RZ350 said: Update on the new facility. We will be live in the new Facility December 14th, whether it's ready or not. I heard today was (apparently) the first day of full operations from there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 Yeah, it kept changing on us, we finally moved in on the Saturday. PITA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion6784 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 When shall we expect to see the CNGs come into service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/6/2021 at 2:10 PM, Orion6784 said: When shall we expect to see the CNGs come into service? Uncertain as of yet, three of the 98 series have been pulled and are in storage, several of the New buses have arrived, but there are still some issues with the fueling station. We've been told we'll have them by February 1, but I cannot confirm that at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 The first three CNG buses went into service today 1187, 1190, and 1196 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 All 15 of our CNG buses are on the road. Some of our Novas have been transferred out, and others will be soon. we have two 98 series left, but not for long. Some are in storage at the old yard now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 The rest of the New CNG Flyers are trickling in now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Interesting note, 1203 and 1204 are here in the yard, these are the first CNG Flyers I've seen that dont have the green wrap on the tail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, RZ350 said: Interesting note, 1203 and 1204 are here in the yard, these are the first CNG Flyers I've seen that dont have the green wrap on the tail. I was wondering when the green would go away, and they'd just become normal. Think this is an oversight, awaiting work, or the new normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 17 hours ago, Dane said: I was wondering when the green would go away, and they'd just become normal. Think this is an oversight, awaiting work, or the new normal? They have the CNG sticker, so I think it's the new norm, we'll see when the rest of this group arrive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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InfiNorth Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 19 hours ago, Urban_96 said: I still haven't been on a CNG bus. I see them all the time in Victoria but I get left with a D40LF that sounds like it has missed a few oil changes. Maybe I should move to Abbotsford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban_96 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, InfiNorth said: I still haven't been on a CNG bus. I see them all the time in Victoria but I get left with a D40LF that sounds like it has missed a few oil changes. Maybe I should move to Abbotsford. I haven’t been on one either, as I just watched them at the Exchange. I’m sure you’re joking about moving to Abby. There are so many XN40s in Victoria, and I’m sure you’ll be on one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 9:21 PM, Urban_96 said: Should upload these to the wiki, we don't have any pics of this series yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ350 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 The First 4 4200s will hit the road on Monday March 15, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL04DIFN Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hate to be the bearer of bad news... 9869 has possibly died from CFV according to a friend who knows the company. (They called them and asked) 9464 is also being prepped to be transferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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