kevlo86 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Some interesting Traxx newsFound Traxx 837 (2006 Setra S417) in Calgary today and my friend was having a brief chat with the driver. He told us that there are 5 S417's and 10 Van Hool C2045E (2007 year). The highest I have seen for the Van Hool's are 843. He said 836-840 are S417's, though I have never seen 836 and 840. So if there are 10 Van Hools, logically speaking 841-850 are Van Hool C2045E. Has anyone seen higher then 843, if not it might be a sign that there are more coming. So keep your eyes peeled. Though on the other hand, the driver may have got some mixed up info, but its worth noting I think. So it seems the above info regarding the number of Setra S417 and Van Hool C2045 buses is correct. Today while taking advantage of the last day of the Calgary Stampede to find motorcoaches (with great success) I found 3 key buses that seem to confirm the above info. #836 is a Setra S417 #848 and #850 are both Van Hool C2045 units I also spotted about 3 or 4 other Traxx coaches and various other equipment from other companies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Spotted 2 Charter Bus Lines Prevost H3-45 coaches (one frameless (with Tralfagar on side panel) and one framed), MTR Western Prevost H3-45 and a Traxx all purple Prevost H3-45 all on Oak Street today (waiting to go onto Oak bridge probably). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted July 19, 2007 Board Admin Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Saw Golden Arrow 266 (H3-45) and a J4500 at the Stadium tonight. Also saw a Greyhound G on charter there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Has anyone seen the Tulalip Casino shuttle bus? its a brand new Prevost H3-45! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Saw Golden Arrow 266 (H3-45) and a J4500 at the Stadium tonight. Also saw a Greyhound G on charter there. I guess 266 headed to Calgary sometime after you saw it, as I spotted it in the downtown core around 1500 yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 spotted Canada West Prevost H3-45 heading northbound on Night Street just awhile ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachpro Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Today in Banff in the Industrial Park I came across this Setra Demo. I can see where the Gray Line Logo used to be on both sides of the coach. But it wasn't as big of a logo as Gray Line West now uses. The fleet number also matches Gray Line West fleet numbering. Has this coach been sold to them or does anything know more about this coach? Thanks! It is still a demo.... we have it here at Golden Arrow for the next week or 10 days. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 a brand new Helie Prevost H3-45 was seen in front of Canada Place today behind some school bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 For those keeping track, National Motor Coach recently had another Coach suffer an engine compartment. This one was carrying British Soldiers when the fire happened. It was MCI 102DL3 #184. And well over a year ago or more, #174 (Which is an Ex-Accent Lines Prevost H3-41 - blue) suffered a brake fire and is still sitting in National's yard. Cardinal Coach Lines has now purchased a second hand Van Hool C2145 and is numbered as 3021. I think this is a first for Cardinal to purchase a Van Hool Product. in recently years it has been only MCI Coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I thought Cardinal bought a batch of new Prevost XII? and they have the old le mirage as well, not only MCI coaches. And does anyone know whether National Coach Lines have the new Prevost H3-45s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Carefree Express seen on charter near Gastown in Vancouver, B.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted July 23, 2007 Board Admin Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I thought Cardinal bought a batch of new Prevost XII? and they have the old le mirage as well, not only MCI coaches. And does anyone know whether National Coach Lines have the new Prevost H3-45s? I think that was in 2001 or 2002 (they don't have any X3-45s as far as I know). And they don't have any new H3-45s yet.Carefree Express seen on charter near Gastown in Vancouver, B.C.Cool, ex-Accent Lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 indeed. I once saw the same paint scheme, except it was red and not blue at Wells Gray Provincial Park, does anyone know who operates the red ex Accent Prevost H3-45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Universal 391 (frameless Prevost H3-45) heading northbound on Cambie Street on charter for Super Vacations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted July 24, 2007 Board Admin Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I think the red one is privately owned (but still operated as a charter bus), if you are referring to this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachpro Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I think the red one is privately owned (but still operated as a charter bus), if you are referring to this one: That one and one other ex-Accent (light blue, cant recall fhe fleet # right now) are operated by Mountain Pacific Motorcoach of Edmonton. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I thought Mountain Pacific Motorcoach is based in British Columbia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Cardinal has received yet another used MCI 102DL3. This one I spotted running plain white on one of their Commuter routes in Downtown Calgary today. Only reason, I knew it was a Cardinal unit was because I recognized the driver and also noticed his white Cardinal shirt. I believe the last 4 digits on the plate were 2637 and the plate started with a G. So, I will keep a watch for this one to show up on the roads with fleet numbers and check the plate again. Also, it seems Cardinal has retired Prevost Le Mirage #1706 (Ex-Laidlaw #6611) which was built in 1979 or 1981. I forget which of those two years it was. #616 has been parked for quite some time at Cardinals shops. I am not sure what is happening with this one. So far, no parts are missing. That one is a 1984 MCI 96A3 and was one of the first 96A3's in Alberta apparently ahead of even the first Greyhound 96A3's. I would have to find the serial number to verify this, as I am not completely sure on this. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 More Carefree Express Coaches. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted July 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 International Stage Lines MCI D4005 #4703 in Dead Man Flats, Alberta. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted August 2, 2007 Board Admin Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Got lots of pics of various coaches on my journey across Alberta. Whether or not they turned out I will still have to see. I know at least some did, so stay tuned for updates in the future on ETSPE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Universal frameless Prevost H3-45 (unit 316 probably) chartered by Charming Holidays on Wednesday heading westbound on 41st Street. This coach most likely came back from a 5 day Rockies Edmonton Tyrell Museum Trip operated by Charming Holidays and heading to their 41st and Cambie drop-off point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 2 International Stage Lines MCI J4500 heading north on Oak Street today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Honey Holidays Premier Pacific Coach Lines Prevost H3-45 southbound on Oak Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Yesterday in Fort Macleod, Alberta, I found this good old Ex-Grey Goose Western Flyer Canuck 600. Not many of these still around these days. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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