newflyerinvero Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Today's theme: HIGH FLOORS REVENGE!!! To be specific, the new service changes were in effect today. And unlike last year, the schedules are right but there were still lots of confusion and complaints. Mainly the typical questiosn of why this bus wouldn't become a 10 after finishing a 1, or the 1 is extremely late like the 12 or the 6, etc. In any event, it was nice to finally see some buses which were on the 1 and 10 SEPERATELY for once. Makes it easier for me to keep track of. Orion V 7061-90 as well as Classic 7016-83 were BOTH on LF runs on the 10. Apparently its schedule has all LF trips during the mid-day and evening as well as weekends. Only times when highfloors come out is during rush hours. The other two regular buses in the mid-day on the 10 weren't seen. Maybe two others LF's. However, did see Orion V 7066-91 become a rush-hour add on on the 10 at Burlington GO at 3:30pm. Route 1 had complete lowfloor service. Or, to be more specific, complete INVERO service. 7018, 19, 21 & 24 were on during the mid-day. Then, 22 came out for rush-hour (in place of a HF run) with Orion V 7080-94. The other two buses for rush-hour weren't seen. The 2/3 nor the 3/2's schedules were changed. But maybe someone forgot the memo and forgot to put out lowfloors. To be specific, the 2/3's mid-day buses were Classics 7011-83 and 7003-85 (welcome back!), with 03-85 intruding as an imitating LF-wannbe. Only until 3:30pm did a D40LF show up at Burlington GO for its rush-hour. It was believed to be 7033-06. Meanwhile, the 3/2 had these mid-day buses: Classic 7055-87 as well as Orion V 7065-91, with the V as the LF tripper. Not sure of the rush-hour buses for those inter-lined routes. The Route 6 had Classic 7006-86 as well as Blue Bird 7031-06. 4/5: Invero 7009-03 as well as two unidentified Blue Birds. The 12, with its schedule still flawed (see signature), had Orion V 7062-90. And finally, Orion V 7077-94 and Invero 7023-03 were doing the 11/15 while Invero 7020-03 on the highfloor runs while D40LF 7035-06 was the LF trip bus. Before this report ends, want to say that I had seen the return of the HSR Classics for the first time in 4-5 months. 8614 and 8615, both of which were on the 51-University. I'm curious whether or not a couple or few of these buses would find themselves on teh 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonka Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 The 10 B-Line is fully LF now that the DE60LFR's are running it. I got a BT '91 Orion V this morning on the 1. It "broke down" at Burlington GO and was switched out for an Invero. One the way back I got another '91 Orion V (around 7pm) into Hamilton. Also saw two New Looks out. One of them was on the 12 I think. Not sure about that, hard to read the rollsign. It was sitting in Appleby GO, blocking our Invero. Other was OOS Westbound along Harvester at Walkers Line. Been taking a lot of trips into BT-land this week due to work... though that probably isn't permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 The 10 B-Line is fully LF now that the DE60LFR's are running it.I got a BT '91 Orion V this morning on the 1. It "broke down" at Burlington GO and was switched out for an Invero. One the way back I got another '91 Orion V (around 7pm) into Hamilton. Also saw two New Looks out. One of them was on the 12 I think. Not sure about that, hard to read the rollsign. It was sitting in Appleby GO, blocking our Invero. Other was OOS Westbound along Harvester at Walkers Line. Been taking a lot of trips into BT-land this week due to work... though that probably isn't permanent. What 91 V? You can tell me what it looked like and I'll tell ya the fleet. Fishbowls, eh? Well more then likely the one that you had seen at Appleby GO was doing a 62 GO Special. The 12 doesn't go anywhere near Appleby GO. Good guess, though. :angry: Today, Orion V 7061-90 was changed off at Appleby GO doing the 15/11's LF trips. It was replaced for Orion V 7080-94. I didn't ride 61 as I wasn't sure what had happened to it. As far as other sightings, Inveros 18, 23 and 24-03 as well as D40LF 35-06 were all on the 10. Meanwhile, the 1 had Invero 19-03 and D40LF 33-06. Lastly, the 11/15 had Classics 7002-85 as well as 7016-83 (LF). The 15/11, with 80-94 replacing 61 on its LF trips, the other bus was either Classic 7003-85, 7006-86 and or 7008-84. All three of those Classics look so damn alike due to the lack of ads!!! Grrr!!! That's what happens when limited sight can restrict you from getting the fleet number. Classic 7010-83 was on the 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buurin Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Had a rare chance Sunday to get some GRT sightings... Lots of LFS... 2410 on iXpress (run number tells me it's internally referred to as route 80?) 2702 on 7D 2709 on 7 Other buses spotted in service include 2704, a VII, 9415 and 9416. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 LF violators went to Orion V's 7078 and 7080-94 both on the 10 where as Invero 7020-03 was doing a rush-hour trip on the 10. The 1 also had odd assignments. Invero 7009-03, which I had failed to report went OOS on Tuesday with a mechanical problem, was a rush-hour add on for the 1, along with the Rolling Blueberry, 7025-03. Orion V 7066-91, an 83 Classic were also rush hour extras. Meanwhile, D40LF 7034 or 35-06, Invero 7018-03 and 7024-03 were doing the 1. Orion V 7067-91 was on the 2/3's rush-hour. Classic 7005-85 was on the 3/2's mid-day assignment, lasting all the way until 9:30pm after starting just before 6am. Blue Bird 7032-06 was on the 11/15 along Orion V 7068-91. Orion V 7065-91 was on the 15/11. A Blue Bird was on the 8 doing rush-hour duty, which started at 3:30pm at Burlington GO. I saw it going west on Harvester passing Walkers Line at 4:10pm. It was running late. However, you know there's somethign wrong with the Blue Birds or other buses when a Classic is on the 4/5! 7011-83 was the one given that assignment. Lastly, the 12 had Classic 7007-85, or 7013-83 along with Orion V 7069-91. If it was 7005, it would've returned for the first time in about a 3-week period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buschic Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Coming to hamilton from Toronto..... 3 Asian guys were on all my buses I was on from the OT 24 to the OT 14 (for a while one guy was reading a blue book (manual for something?) intresting chat with them at Lakeside on the OT14. which was a nice surprise it was Felix? driving it! (a really nice asian guy That I like talking with) to the Lakeside Plaza in Burlington... That was when I got off the OT bus and JNHSR was standing there, LOL with a lady, we got talking about the BT schedule... 4104 getting readied to be towed @ Hopedale Mall in Oakville ok so here are the buses I saw today... OT 24 - 4102 OT 14 - 4109 BT invero, didnt get the fleet# I got talking with the driver. 7067-91 on the BT 1 Plains Fairview 0212 on the HSR 3 CANNON... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JN HSR Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Went on a trip to Burlington today. Didn't take too much notice which HSR buses were on the Route 2 Barton today, aside from the fact that they were both New Flyer D40LFs. Burlington Transit Invero 7009-03 was on Route 1 Plains/Fairview Classic 7014-83 was on Route 10 New/Maple Invero 7020-03 was on Route 10 New/Maple Invero 7021-03 was on Route 1 Plains/Fairview OrionV 7067-91 was on Route 1 Plains/Fairview OrionV 7080-94 was on Route 2 Brant Got a few photos of some other Inveros and OrionVs but not sure what numbers they were. One thing I've noticed is that BT's bus numbers are very tiny, especially in comparison to the HSR numbers. Oakville Transit OrionVII 4107 was on Route 14 Lakeshore West OrionVII 4109 was on Route 14 Lakeshore West That was when I got off the OT bus and JNHSR was standing there, LOL with a lady, we got talking about the BT schedule... I wasn't expecting to see anyone from the board, but was pleasantly suprised. I rarely get asked about my photographing buses around Hamilton. This was only my second trip to Burlington. Wasn't going there specifically shoot buses, but always take my camera along to take what I can get. Good to meet you, buschic. Thanks for your kind words about my website too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT Invero Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Has GRT reallocated a trip on the 52 on Saturdays from north to south division? The bus that leaves Ainslie Terminal at 10:15pm is always a north division bus but tonight it was 2305 which is out of the south. Also, had a driver drive right by me even though I was standing right in the middle of the concrete pad at the stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted September 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Went on a trip to Burlington today. Didn't take too much notice which HSR buses were on the Route 2 Barton today, aside from the fact that they were both New Flyer D40LFs.Burlington Transit Invero 7009-03 was on Route 1 Plains/Fairview Classic 7014-83 was on Route 10 New/Maple Invero 7020-03 was on Route 10 New/Maple Invero 7021-03 was on Route 1 Plains/Fairview OrionV 7067-91 was on Route 1 Plains/Fairview OrionV 7080-94 was on Route 2 Brant Got a few photos of some other Inveros and OrionVs but not sure what numbers they were. One thing I've noticed is that BT's bus numbers are very tiny, especially in comparison to the HSR numbers. I wasn't expecting to see anyone from the board, but was pleasantly suprised. I rarely get asked about my photographing buses around Hamilton. This was only my second trip to Burlington. Wasn't going there specifically shoot buses, but always take my camera along to take what I can get. Good to meet you, buschic. Thanks for your kind words about my website too. JN HSR, were you around Burlington GO today at around...3:45/4:15? If so, you could've gotten plenty more buses as well as seeing me in the process. Would've been 2-for-2. Sorry I missed ya Em. I pulled out on the 6 when maybe your bus (if you were on 67 on the 1-West) pulled in 5 minutes later? Oops. 7009-03 wasn't doing the 1. In fact, Inveros 7021 and 23 (HF) (which I rode) were on the 1 along with aformentioned 67-91 as well as 63-90 (LF). Yet another person who'll eventually get their fleets straightened out. As many of you know, if a bus has an ad on it and I eventually get a time to see its fleet, I memorize it, unless if there's a 'copy' of a bus with the same ad!!! As far as other buses out today, D40LF 7035-06 (HF) and Classic 7055-87 (LF) on the 11/15. Classic 7012-83 on the 15/11's LF trips. V 68-91 as well as Invero 7024-03 were doing the 6 while D40LF 7034-06 was on the 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JN HSR Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 JN HSR, were you around Burlington GO today at around...3:45/4:15? If so, you could've gotten plenty more buses as well as seeing me in the process. Would've been 2-for-2. Sorry I missed ya Em. I pulled out on the 6 when maybe your bus (if you were on 67 on the 1-West) pulled in 5 minutes later? Oops. Naw I didn't go through the Burlington GO again until around 6pm or so. Got to ride an OrionV. Haven't been one of those in years in Hamilton ... and never will again now since they've all been retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonka Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Funny. I was also at Burlington GO around 4pm. I jumped off the GO bus and caught the 1 to Hamilton. Didn't see anyone though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 The LF runs on the 11/15 as well as the 15/11 were over-ruled by HF's. Specifically, 77-94 was on the 11/15 where as 61-90 was on the 15/11. 79-94 was also doing the 10, which is LF'd during the mid-day. Other sightings: Classic 14-83 on 11/15; 55-87 on 15/11 Invero 21-03 on 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JN HSR Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Was out and about today downtown: GM Classic 8809 was on 'Route 51 University' GM Classic 8810 was on 'Route 51 University' NFI C40LF 9806 was on 'Route 6 Aberdeen' (though the rear sign showed 5E for some reason) OrionVI 9916 was on 'Route 4 Bayfront' OrionVI 9921 was on 'Route 1 King' NFI C40LF 0205 was on 'Route 22 Upper Ottawa' NFI C40LF 0212 was on 'Route 24 Upper Sherman' NFI C40LF 0219 was on 'Route 25 Upper Wentworth' NFI C40LF 0303 was on 'Route 35 College' NFI C40LF 0315 was on 'Route 21 Upper Kenilworth' NFI C40LF 0320 was on 'Route 5 Delaware' NFI D40LF 0413 was on 'Route 2 Barton' NFI D40LF 0702 was on 'Route 7 Locke' NFI D40LF 0705 was on 'Route 2 Barton' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC9812 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Heading to Pearson the other day on the QEW I saw a Brampton Transit bus heading towards Hamilton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 From Wednesday, September 26th: 7030-06, found itself on the 3/2's LF trips. But that wasn't the only thing which was considered unusual. It was joined with Classic 7010-83 and rush-hour extra Classic 7012-83. Blue Bird 7029-06, for the second day in a row was doing the 11/15's LF trips where as Classic 7003-85 was on the other side, 15/11's LF trips. Two D40LF's, 33 and 35-06 were rush-hour extras on the 1 along with D40LF 7034-06 and Orion V 7068-91 (LF). Meanwhile, Classic 7015-83 (LF) was on the 4/5 joining up with Blue Birds 7028 and 7032-06. On the 10 were Inveros 7009-03 and 7018-03 with rush-hour extras Classic 7013-83 and Orion V 7067-91. A note for that V - 67-91 for the past several days hasn't had its front destination nor its side-signs working. The only way for people to know what the bus is doing is when there's a cardboard sign with the route number and name. It gets flipped to the other side once it goes the other direction for an example. I personally think it needs to go into the shop and get it fixed properly. Classic 7014-83 was on the 6-Headen Forest. The 2/3 saw Invero 7017-03 with rush-hour add on Invero 7022-03. The 12 had Orion V 7069-91. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aztek985 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 In Brantford today. Saw 9941 out on special, as well as 9816. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Overall for the past few days or so, there have been roughly 4 LF trips being operated by HF's where as in rush-hour, LF's come out to replce HF's. Here's an example with today's service: Orion V 7067-91 was found on the 15/11's LF trips Orion V 7079-94 doing a 1 LF trips, lasting all-day until late tonight. As far as two occassions were LF's are on rush-hour runs... Invero 22-03 on the 1. Not a big dispairity as far as today is concerned but it goes to show you that there are 1 or about 2 LF buses in the shop while the others are on the road, but not always on their 'scheduled' runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H. Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 On board an HSR artic, the 0616 waiting at University Plaza around 1:00pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Got a quick update in terms of HF/LF trips.. In general, they happen everyday but just an idea from yesterday... Classic 7013-83 on the 11/15's LF trips Orion V 7066-91 on the 15/11's LF trips Orion V 7065-91 on the 6 (LF) Orion V 7079-94 on the 2/3's HF operated by LF's.... 22-03 on a rush-hour HF run on the 10 While 17 and 21-03 were both on 1 rush-hour extra assignments Of note...Classic 7006-86 is back in service as of yesterday, doing a 2/3 rush-hour run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 On Monday of this week, the 7047-82 was found doing the 1 on a rush-hour extra run. Impressive. You'd think that it'd be restricted to Go Specials and the Route 8. Well maybe not. A week from last Wednesday, I rode that same fishbowl on teh 62, thinking that it'd be my last ride on that fish. Guess not. Speaking of fishies, haven't seen 26 in ages. 77-94 was on the 15/11's LF's trips 1-84 was on the 11/15's LF trips 13-83 doing the 2/3's LF runs A note from Wednesday's service. Blue Bird 7030-06 was caught doing the 2/3's regular LF runs. Wonder what's going on as far as a bus shortage's concerned. Maybe not a shortage but many buses at one time all getting repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonka Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 HSR Orion VI 9925 sporting it's bike rack. Looks very nice on the VI's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firequall Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 It's a little late but I spotted a trahed articulated Nova LFS heading eastbound on the 401 just outside the GTA. The rear end was pretty smashed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleville 0457 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 It's a little late but I spotted a trahed articulated Nova LFS heading eastbound on the 401 just outside the GTA. The rear end was pretty smashed up. It was east of Kingston on Tuesday afternoon still going east. I saw it on my way back from the OPTA meeting at OCTranspo. we also had the GM Allison Hybrid for a test in Belleville on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Some Saturday LF/HF and strange sightings: Blue Bird 7027-06 (HF) and Orion V 7063-90 (LF) on the 11/15 when Orion V's 7067 and 7066-91, 66 being the LF violator of sorts on the 15/11. Two Classics were operating on that day. 7015-83 on the 1 while 7005-85 on the 2/3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buschic Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 HSR sightings today 8706- Tiger Cat Express 8611- Tiger Cat Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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