lap_screw Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 thought i would start up a St.Catharines thread.. in latest news 95 (invero) is finally back on the road after a 5 months away getting a new engine 8381,8479 were sold off to Niagara Transit # 8474 #8373 to be used in connecting Fort Erie to Niagara College 102,9158 are out of service as they await parts 8737,8738,8740,8485,8846 are still out back on the deadline awaiting to be scrapped 97 as been deemed the new McDonalds bus as the inside is filled with the new angus burger ads lol so thats the latest news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 thought i would start up a St.Catharines thread.. in latest news 95 (invero) is finally back on the road after a 5 months away getting a new engine 8381,8479 were sold off to Niagara Transit # 8474 #8373 to be used in connecting Fort Erie to Niagara College 102,9158 are out of service as they await parts 8737,8738,8740,8485,8846 are still out back on the deadline awaiting to be scrapped 97 as been deemed the new McDonalds bus as the inside is filled with the new angus burger ads lol so thats the latest news! When I was in Niagara Falls visiting the Transit Garage with a friend on May 4, 2008, we saw #'s 8381 and 8479 both inside the Garage still with St. Catherines decals and colors. #8479 was up on the hoist getting some work done in the rear wheel well area and 8381 was parked in the storage lanes. Also, while chatting with a Niagara Transit Operator, he mentioned that there are plans to send some of the Orion VII's back to Orion to get the ramps back into working order and the seating plan changed to accommodate wheelchairs. Currently I believe the Orion VII's have seating for 44 (No isle facing seats at all, they are all forward facing). So I wonder how many seats will be lost when the changeover is done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 to get the ramps back into working order Correction: They don't have ramps at all, and I don't even think they kneel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vid Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Currently I believe the Orion VII's have seating for 44 (No isle facing seats at all, they are all forward facing). So I wonder how many seats will be lost when the changeover is done? Probably the first two or three rows. Eight to twelve seats. Our Orion VIIs have 39 seats, 6 aisle facing seats at the front that can be lifted for wheelchairs and then seats in the back have 8 aisle facing seats and 5 along the back, plus the one row of seats facing forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NT14 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Correction: They don't have ramps at all, and I don't even think they kneel! 1st of all they do kneel...2nd of all they do have ramps...what went on was they took out the 1st few row of seats in order to accommodate wheel chairs...in turn they installed isle facing seats that can be lifted up and down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC60102N Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 1st of all they do kneel...2nd of all they do have ramps...what went on was they took out the 1st few row of seats in order to accommodate wheel chairs...in turn they installed isle facing seats that can be lifted up and down I looked at those buses pretty hard and I'm going to have to disagree, those buses are no more accessible than a high floor without a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I looked at those buses pretty hard and I'm going to have to disagree, those buses are no more accessible than a high floor without a lift. No, they do have ramps and kneel and I've seen their buses already! It seems to be now the new management have made some changes to get it accessibility back. Anytime now, they should be receiving 4 EZ-Rider Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Correction: They don't have ramps at all, and I don't even think they kneel! You sure? cause I am sure I saw a ramp in them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NT14 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 No, they do have ramps and kneel and I've seen their buses already! It seems to be now the new management have made some changes to get it accessibility back.Anytime now, they should be receiving 4 EZ-Rider Max. For the last time guys...Niagara Transits Orion VII's Do have ramps...if you people dont want to believe me then thats fine but I for one should know what their buses are like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 For the last time guys...Niagara Transits Orion VII's Do have ramps...if you people dont want to believe me then thats fine but I for one should know what their buses are like Yes, that's what others are saying as well. Doesn't look like anyone has disagreed with you. I saw them as well and totally agree with you. Also, I wish I had the chance to see the bus in your photo! Missed out on it I guess.... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 For the last time guys...Niagara Transits Orion VII's Do have ramps...if you people dont want to believe me then thats fine but I for one should know what their buses are like I do belive you cause you live in Niagara Falls! Another oddball is they've purchased 2000 Orion V with no a/c due to city's purchased because of no provincial funding at that time, and I guess people were mad how hot inside the bus during hot summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 i did a quick walk by of Niagara transit garage today as well as going to St.Catharines Garage in a few hours here's some of the pics of Niagara does anyone have an idea what unit number that one Classic is that's all blacked out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC60102N Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 i did a quick walk by of Niagara transit garage today as well as going to St.Catharines Garage in a few hourshere's some of the pics of Niagara does anyone have an idea what unit number that one Classic is that's all blacked out? Are they running those buses in service with St. Catherines lettering on them !? i did a quick walk by of Niagara transit garage today as well as going to St.Catharines Garage in a few hourshere's some of the pics of Niagara does anyone have an idea what unit number that one Classic is that's all blacked out? Are they running those buses in service with St. Catherines lettering on them !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NT14 Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 i did a quick walk by of Niagara transit garage today as well as going to St.Catharines Garage in a few hourshere's some of the pics of Niagara does anyone have an idea what unit number that one Classic is that's all blacked out? The blacked out bus is 1988 MCI Coach # 33 Are they running those buses in service with St. Catherines lettering on them !?Are they running those buses in service with St. Catherines lettering on them !? Those St.Catherines Classics are not in service yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 so my stupid hockey game was an hour late so i didn't get to the STC garage in time to get some good pics so i had to angle though the fence.. my buddy said he is going to let me go in one day when he's off for some better pics.. but here's some of what i got and on the deadline there it's 8485,8737,8738,8740,8846 and 9156 is also on the line but just not on the line haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 my friend just told me St.Catharines is planning on getting 7 more D40LF's this year 5 of which will be hybrids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 does anyone have any pics of the 2 Orion V's in a full body delta bingo wrap from awhile ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah2k6 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 does anyone have any pics of the 2 Orion V's in a full body delta bingo wrap from awhile ago? Which was the other one? I remember one of them was 9264. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Which was the other one? I remember one of them was 9264. well i was talking to my bus driver friend he said one was 9265. and for some reason i keep thinking the other one was 9261 there was 1 yellow one and 1 purple one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 St.Catharines 2008 order is in which will be 8 more NFI Hybrids numbered 0801-0808 also added 2 interior shots of 8842 in it's final days to the site check it out http://stcatharinesbuses.fotopic.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38 Highland Creek Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 thought i would start up a St.Catharines thread.. in latest news 95 (invero) is finally back on the road after a 5 months away getting a new engine 8381,8479 were sold off to Niagara Transit # 8474 #8373 to be used in connecting Fort Erie to Niagara College 102,9158 are out of service as they await parts 8737,8738,8740,8485,8846 are still out back on the deadline awaiting to be scrapped 97 as been deemed the new McDonalds bus as the inside is filled with the new angus burger ads lol so thats the latest news! Wasn't it 92 that burnt down and replaced by another bus bearing the same number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 92 did get the fire yes which was replaced by a 2003 invero 95 needed a new engine.. all of st.catharines Invero's were fitted with Detroit Diesel which didn't work out well so St.Catharines is sending out all their invero's to get fitted with Cummins engines 92 just got sent out yesterday as well, it will be the last invero to do the switch just also got back from the St.Catharines garage a few minutes ago i asked for a new fleet roster which he will give me when it's updated i took about 102 pictures haha which i will post some on my site. in addition to the 8 hybrids St.catharines will be getting 3 D40LF's as well in '08 hoping that in 2010 they will be all low floor the 88's will be gone by the end of 2008 he also said they are building an addition to the garage cause they are running outta room and when i was there 2 of the 7 hybrids had to come back 0707 and 0714 as there A/C won't work which is under warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 St.Catharines 2008 order is in which will be 8 more NFI Hybrids numbered 0801-0808 Seems they are on hook with environmental friendly stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Seems they are on hook with environmental friendly stuff. yup. there was an article in the Standard saying that their main goal is to be environmentally friendly by 2010 getting rid of all the Classics and Orion V's but talking to the manager he thinks it'll be more like 2012 when all the Orion V's are off the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap_screw Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 added some of the garage pics to my page check it out http://stcatharinesbuses.fotopic.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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