Root Admin ORION Posted June 27, 2008 Root Admin Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 9135 kept breaking down on the 201 yesterday, so it must have been a quick fix. Sorry! It was 9136. Just noticed I wrote 9135 now... My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramguy Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 MT 8923 westbound on route 201 at Dundas & Tomken around 9:15 AM Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted June 29, 2008 Root Admin Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 #9752 and #9126 have been retired at the end of Service this past Friday Evening. Plates have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Here are some shots I took of 9126 sitting retired, at Central Parkway Garage, On Sunday afternoon. All photos were taken from the sidewalk. 9752 was nowhere to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railbus Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 The above photos represent one giant step backwards for the majority of transit users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 The above photos represent one giant step backwards for the majority of transit users. no, it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Come in, Burlington, are you there, over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railbus Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 What are you saying, 19? Your post was not clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 What are you saying, 19? Your post was not clear. It is not a step backward, but rather forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railbus Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Please explain yourself clearly instead of using brief comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Please explain yourself clearly instead of using brief comments. First off, These buses are approaching the end of their life cycle. The 9100 series coaches are 18 years old (Build dates of 1990), and the 92's and 93's are aging. They are in the day where they have corroded frames, several mechanical breakdowns, non working A/C, and limited accessibility, as well has having a harder time to adhere to schedules. Replacing these buses has the advantage of these features, A/C, accessibility, etc. Plus, the capacity of LF buses is not being realized as too many people fail to move back. The point is, nothing lats forever, and has to be replaced. The V's lasting 18 years is a testament to their quality, and yes, it is sad to see them go, but it is something that has to be accepted as it is all for the better. If it wasn't for the better, I doubt they would be retiring them. And plus, they are replacing them with what they can afford, in this case it is low floor vehicles which have been given government funding, unlike high floor vehicles if they were purchased these days. The main point is, nothing lasts forever, and I'd just suck it up. We were complaining when the D901's of the TTC were going, but eventually got over it, and in 12 years we'll be complaining when the D60LFR's go. It's just an aspect of life, and it has to be realized by you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 8923, 9103, 9129, 9136 and 9206 on Islington Interlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo8513 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 MT 9305 on 10 Bristol run 03 this morning - will be out until about 9pm tonight - appears in reasonable shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railbus Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Is anyone taking good pictures of these in their final appearances in revenue service as they majestically drive off into the sunset? Please post here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 9107, 9124, 9131, 9134, 9202, 9203, 9303 and 9308 all in service today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo8513 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 All MT all today (July 3) 9105 - 201 9108 - OOS 9121 - 201 9122 - OOS 9124 - 110 9129 - 89 9140 - at South Common in service 9208 - 10 9303 - 39 9308 - 45 9311 - 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted July 3, 2008 Root Admin Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 #9114 looks to be retired... Its sitting together with #9126. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Today: 9105, 9111, 9117, 9125, 9130, 9134, 9201, 9202, 9203, 9302, 9307, 9308, 9310, 9311 and 9312 all on various routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railbus Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wow those 92s and 93s are really coming out of the woodwork now. I had a hard time finding those back in 2006. Apparently they used to be assigned to Malton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wow those 92s and 93s are really coming out of the woodwork now. I had a hard time finding those back in 2006. Apparently they used to be assigned to Malton. I did not know about the 93s from when I became interested in January 2006, until I got a picture of 9301 in May of that year. I wondered what was going on, then the same driver had 9305 or 6 the next day. That shows you how captive they used to be, not so much now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 First off, These buses are approaching the end of their life cycle. The 9100 series coaches are 18 years old (Build dates of 1990), and the 92's and 93's are aging. They are in the day where they have corroded frames, several mechanical breakdowns, non working A/C, and limited accessibility, as well has having a harder time to adhere to schedules. Replacing these buses has the advantage of these features, A/C, accessibility, etc. Plus, the capacity of LF buses is not being realized as too many people fail to move back. The point is, nothing lats forever, and has to be replaced. The V's lasting 18 years is a testament to their quality, and yes, it is sad to see them go, but it is something that has to be accepted as it is all for the better. If it wasn't for the better, I doubt they would be retiring them. And plus, they are replacing them with what they can afford, in this case it is low floor vehicles which have been given government funding, unlike high floor vehicles if they were purchased these days.The main point is, nothing lasts forever, and I'd just suck it up. We were complaining when the D901's of the TTC were going, but eventually got over it, and in 12 years we'll be complaining when the D60LFR's go. It's just an aspect of life, and it has to be realized by you. I wonder if it wasn't for their corroded frames if they would be fixed up and kept in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo8513 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Re: Malton - for many years 9101 to about 9133 were Malton buses and Malton didn't operate on weekends and holidays making them harder to see. The entire 9301-class was assigned there for some time as well. Now it's the 9701-class working at Malton although with more units there and 7-day work they can been seen more often in north and east parts of the city, even on weekends. The 9201-class was also gone for some time (can't remember when) being re-built from CNG to diesel. The "standard" today seems to be about 16 to 18 years but older engines (issues with fuel consumption and pollution) and high-floor are making it a bit easier to retire the older units after 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted July 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Re: Malton - for many years 9101 to about 9133 were Malton buses and Malton didn't operate on weekends and holidays making them harder to see.The entire 9301-class was assigned there for some time as well. Now it's the 9701-class working at Malton although with more units there and 7-day work they can been seen more often in north and east parts of the city, even on weekends. The 9201-class was also gone for some time (can't remember when) being re-built from CNG to diesel. The "standard" today seems to be about 16 to 18 years but older engines (issues with fuel consumption and pollution) and high-floor are making it a bit easier to retire the older units after 15 years. What about 9134-9140? Anyways, 9109 on 61 and 9135 on 66 this morning. Please post any and all daily Orion V sightings so the retirement watch can be kept up to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramguy Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 9131 on Route 76 Friday afternoon. 9138 NIS on Winston Churchill Friday afternoon. 9301 seen on Erin Centre Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VIII Posted July 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 8923 is on the 67 right now. 9107, 9116, 9117, 9118, 9121, 9124, 9130, 9135, 9136, 9137, 9138, 9203, 9310 and 9312 on various routes this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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