exo/contractor bus sightings (was: CIT Sightings)

[M. David]

Ste-Julie's only Orion V was parked on de la Gauchetiere st in front of Place Bonaventure yesterday at 5pm on whatever that route is that Ste-Julie buses do at that stop..

It was either route 600 or route 900. What's even more interesting about that is that both of these routes are usually served by a coach, usually of the MCI or Prevost variety. I don't think I've ever seen a 40-footer on either of those routes.

And IIRC, St. Julie has two suburban Orion Vs, 19101 and 33102. Alex can probably verify this for us.

[stm_5307N]

And IIRC, St. Julie has two suburban Orion Vs, 19101 and 33102. Alex can probably verify this for us.

You're right they do have another one! I saw it on a tow truck on A-20 at 4:30pm just over the St Jacques WB enterence. It must have been 33102 as it was a white livery with Ste Julie decals, as 19101 is grey with Ste Julie decals.

[tristan]

You're right they do have another one! I saw it on a tow truck on A-20 at 4:30pm just over the St Jacques WB enterence. It must have been 33102 as it was a white livery with Ste Julie decals, as 19101 is grey with Ste Julie decals.

They now have 5 Orion V

191

315

316

331

491

I always forget the two last digits because I find them useless.

[M. David]

Today's CIT Sightings

16 / 02 / 10

MRCLM

25A: 29111

[Chris_the_traveller]

Friday February 19, 2010

CITVR

300: 625(30)7 at Place Bonaventure.

[M. David]

Today's CIT Sightings

22 / 02 / 10

Here are some CIT sightings from yesterday that I forgot to post.

CRTL

125: 29076

RTCR

20: 29210

3: 29228, 29227, 29011 - Very strange to see 3rd-gens with narrow front doors (29227 & 29228). They look like '08 LFS with the front and rear of a 3rd-gen grafted onto them.

50: 29202

10 / 14: 29338 (Cutaway)

4: 29218, 29020

HS: 29209

MRCLM

40: 29116

11: 29113

[kellergraham]

Today's CIT Sightings

11 / 02 / 10

CITSV

722: 0913 (Wrapped for something)

Sorry for the delay on this, 0913 is wrapped for Greenfield Ethanol

2576 has been totally whitewashed for some reason.

I have an interesting history about that bus in my database.

25-May-09 - Seen by a certain banned board member on CITSV

16-Sep-09 - Seen by myself on CIT Richelain

My assumption is, it's whitewashed because it's a spare for both CITLR and CITSV.

200 Express: 625307 - A '97 RTS that has run with many companies, says Tristan. SURF was among them.

Also CIT Roussillon: http://mnebuspage.fotopic.net/p35108694.html

[M. David]

Thanks for clearing that up, Alex .

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Today's CIT Sightings

25 / 02 / 10

MRCLM

25A: 29122*

25B: 29121*

35: 29224

HS: 29103 (DH WB Henri-Bourassa)

*Note: Due to inclement weather, the Balios displays of the Orion Vs were hard to see. However, I know that Orion Vs are usually common sights on the 25A / 25B. Plus, they were heading EB on Henri-Bourassa, which is part of the route for both branches. The only bus with a legible display was 29224, which was something much larger and brighter than your standard Axion display.

[stm_5307N]

GORTC 29005 is retired! Another GM Classic bites the dust It's sitting scrapped at Capital Bus Parts just outside Quebec City.

[M. David]

GORTC 29005 is retired! Another GM Classic bites the dust It's sitting scrapped at Capital Bus Parts just outside Quebec City.

Dang . I had a feeling that newly-acquired RTCR 3rd-gens 29227 & 29228 might have knocked it out, and I guess I was right. At least I got some pictures and a video of that amazing bus while it was still alive. I wonder if RTCR 29001 & 29003 (ex-STCUM 14-900 & 901, respectively) are still around.

[MrTransitfan]

todays sightings:

MRCLM:

29223 at 15:06 headed towards montmorency close to the STL garage.

[stm_5307N]

I wonder if RTCR 29001 & 29003 (ex-STCUM 14-900 & 901, respectively) are still around.

As far as I know, yes they are active. After all, they are 1994 units, so they should last a little longer.

Someone on the other board posted that the GORTC 30ft Nova RTS #29022 is running as a local spare in Joliette! No wonder nobody ever see's this piece.

[huz66511]

Sorry for the delay on this, 0913 is wrapped for Greenfield Ethanol

I have an interesting history about that bus in my database.

25-May-09 - Seen by a certain banned board member on CITSV

16-Sep-09 - Seen by myself on CIT Richelain

My assumption is, it's whitewashed because it's a spare for both CITLR and CITSV.

Also CIT Roussillon: http://mnebuspage.fotopic.net/p35108694.html

That's my photo!!! Originally Monette 315. Which I also have a photo of...somewhere!

Cheers!

Baastin Baab

[kellergraham]

I've updated the CIT Roster with all the current information according to my database.

Corrections are more than welcome.

RELEASE NOTES:

* Added new buses

* Removed retired buses as well as some not seen in over 2 years (presumed retired)

CIT Laurentides Zone Nord

* No modifications were done pending a visit to the system.

* Can someone confirm if 601 (1986 GM Classic) is still alive?

CIT Laurentides Zone Ouest

* No modifications were done pending a visit to the system.

CIT Sud-Ouest (Operator: Transdev Limocar)

* Added entire fleet numbering since conversion to Transdev

* Green writing: Hasn't been seen since conversion.

Alex

[mlaaa]

Some corrections to CIT Laurentides Zone Ouest;

Autobus Paquette

601 - Retired

606/607 - 2006 Ford/Girardin E-450/G5 Ford 6.0L Power Stroke engine replaced by new model 2009 Ford/Giradin E-450/G5 Ford Power Stroke 6.0L.

616-618 - To my knowledge, these 3 buses never existed.

*** The first third generation for Paquette is coming in the next days (2010 Nova Bus # 616)

Autobus Deux-Montagnes

02-4 - Retired

09-1 / 09-4 - 2009 Blue Bird Vision adapted

10-1 - 2010 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HDX Suburban

Hope that it can help !

[2044]

851-33-7 (1997 Prevost H3-45; ex Metropolitain 751)

852-33-7 (1997 Prevost H3-45; ex Metropolitain 752)

853-33-7 (1997 Prevost H3-45; ex Metropolitain 753)

854-33-7 (1997 Prevost H3-45; ex Metropolitain 753)

855-33-1 (2001 Prevost H3-45; ex Metropolitain 754)

For 853-33-7 and 854-33-7, are they two different coaches that were numbered 753? I don't recall two 753s on the previous roster. Also did 750 retire, and if so when?

Thanks

[kellergraham]

Some corrections to CIT Laurentides Zone Ouest;

Hope that it can help !

Thanks for the updates! I haven't been up there in a while.

For 853-33-7 and 854-33-7, are they two different coaches that were numbered 753? I don't recall two 753s on the previous roster. Also did 750 retire, and if so when?

Thanks

That was just a typo, I've corrected it, thanks!

[tristan]

Sometime last week

Veolia Saint-Julie 5320?, Orion V, on route 350. This bus used to be with CITCRC. Still in CITCRC livery but all words have been removed.

March 1, 2010

Veolia CITCRC 4420? Transcar Classic on Northbound Champlain bridge at 17:00, this bus used to be with Saint-Julie, now in full CITCRC livery

La Quebecoise 9620, Prevost H3-45 in red livery, on CIT Le Richelain route 321 during PM rush

March 2, 2010

Veolia CITCRC 59901, Prevost X3-45, on route 12 during AM rush

Transdev CIT Roussillon, brand new all white Blue Bird minibus with Ford chassis, no number, on route 210 at lunch time

[tristan]

March 4, 2010

Veolia Sainte-Julie 49201, Orion V, on route 500 at 17:30 at Terminus Longueuil, this bus used to be with CITCRC. It is still on the CITCRC livery but the lettering have been removed.

Veolia CITCRC 43603, Dupont Victoria, at 17:35 at Termiuns Longueuil, I believe this bus used to be with Sainte-Julie. It is now in the CITCRC livery.

Sainte-Julie now has 7 Orion V.

[M. David]

March 4, 2010

Veolia Sainte-Julie 49201, Orion V, on route 500 at 17:30 at Terminus Longueuil, this bus used to be with CITCRC. It is still on the CITCRC livery but the lettering have been removed.

Veolia CITCRC 43603, Dupont Victoria, at 17:35 at Termiuns Longueuil, I believe this bus used to be with Sainte-Julie. It is now in the CITCRC livery.

Sainte-Julie now has 7 Orion V.

Hmm, interesting. I guess one potential reason why Veolia moved all of the Orion Vs to St. Julie was because they wanted them all in one place. Before this, they were all scattered around (ie: St. Julie had a few, as did CITCRC and other Veolia-operated CITs). Of course, there could be other reasons as well, but this sounds like the most logical one to me.

[M. David]

Today's CIT Sightings

04 / 03 / 10

CITCRC

18: 30301

100: 58701 (To 5)

1: 59901 (CIT smartassness !)

8: 48501

97: 49602 - The infamous 97 Chambly was on the Balios. Didn't see the actual route number.

?: 310C01, 44201 - Couldn't see the route numbers

CITR

100: 801223

115: 876223, 803223

CITVR

300: 601309

CITLR

37: 9731 (RDS wrap)

34: 2769 (To 38)

22: 2560

35: 2783

CITSO

1: 821338

28: 836339, 808228 (In blue AMT livery)

St. Julie

900 (?): 30901

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu

96: 44404 (Roll sign set to 2 Ford Gate), 31101, 55204

196: 353C04, 356C04, 34904, 355C04

196SE: 58601, 58501, 58801

Other

La Quebecoise 2004 deadheading WB on Aut. 10 towards downtown.

Additional Notes:

Tristan and I have determined that the C that appears in the fleet numbers of certain Veolia vehicles might stand for Camera, as some of Veolia's fleet have cameras aboard. So I guess the mystery of the C might be solved now.

[ProchaineStation]

Sightings for Thursday March the 4th 2010

MRCLM

29223 on the 19a at 10:28 in Laval.

29128 on the 25a at 15:10 on the corner of St.Michel and Henri Bourassa.

*These sightings are shared with MrTransitFan

[2044]

Did Ville de Saint Julie 18711 and 56101 exist? Since they were on the wiki and not on the list of this page I presumed they are retired/transfered. Also, Alex, do you have a list vehicles transfered between agencies this update like the CITCRC Vs being sent to Saint-Julie?

I've updated most of the wiki pages with your latest information too. Thanks for your help.

[ProchaineStation]

Today's sightings

29214 on the 35 it's an LFS I think it's a surf it was on the 19 papineau bridge

[SMS]

SURF on Autoroute 19? No. That would be MRC Les Moulins.

Mulligan...