LRT Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I heard a nasty rumor from a service man, cars 2101 and 2102 days may be numbered. I guess there becoming very expensive to maintain, they are currently side lined and coupled together at Anderson garage. Lets keep track of these rare cars in this thread. Maybe they are going back to Edmonton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I heard a nasty rumor from a service man, cars 2101 and 2102 days may be numbered. I guess there becoming very expensive to maintain, they are currently side lined and coupled together at Anderson garage. Lets keep track of these rare cars in this thread. Maybe they are going back to Edmonton! I saw them sitting together inside the storage lanes earlier this evening as well. Was going to post about them. Neither of them have had the ramps installed either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTrainDude Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I heard a nasty rumor from a service man, cars 2101 and 2102 days may be numbered. I guess there becoming very expensive to maintain, they are currently side lined and coupled together at Anderson garage. Lets keep track of these rare cars in this thread. Maybe they are going back to Edmonton! Good Riddance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I heard a nasty rumor from a service man, cars 2101 and 2102 days may be numbered. I guess there becoming very expensive to maintain, they are currently side lined and coupled together at Anderson garage. Lets keep track of these rare cars in this thread. Maybe they are going back to Edmonton! Wanted to take a picture of them between two red SD160's, but I guess this isn't going to happen. Personally, I always liked being in one, except for the excessive whine and power cutting out, they always felt slightly different than the U2 DC cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wanted to take a picture of them between two red SD160's, but I guess this isn't going to happen. Personally, I always liked being in one, except for the excessive whine and power cutting out, they always felt slightly different than the U2 DC cars. All is not lost yet, we will have to see what happens in the weeks to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Walton Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Maybe they are going back to Edmonton! IIRC Edmonton was only too happy to get rid of those cars. I rode them in 1989, the year they were in service there; they were 3001-3002, which they carried through to Calgary. From the start it was clear they were destined for Calgary; their dashboards are laid out to Calgary standard, not Edmonton. Why would Edmonton want them back? The biggest difference between the 2 systems is their track and wheels, both choices dictated by one particular spot on each of their respective systems. Calgary chose streetcar rail (flat top, wheels profiled accordingly) to avoid interference with buses and other vehicles on 7th Avenue. Edmonton was forced into the choice of railway rail (curved top, conical wheel profile) because for the first 5 years of LRT operation, trains had to cross the CN mainline to get into and out of Cromdale, where the trains were based until DL Macdonald opened in late 1983. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted March 18, 2009 Board Admin Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I would want them back. But just for them to be unique. However I think the "Edmonton Transit" plates have been defaced, so you guys can keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Edmonton was forced into the choice of railway rail (curved top, conical wheel profile) because for the first 5 years of LRT operation, trains had to cross the CN mainline to get into and out of Cromdale, where the trains were based until DL Macdonald opened in late 1983. How exactly would that cause Edmonton to use a more railroad-oriented profile? Many cities have had streetcar/heavy rail level crossings and they haven't resorted to changing their rail profile. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Edmonton was forced into the choice of railway rail (curved top, conical wheel profile) because for the first 5 years of LRT operation, trains had to cross the CN mainline to get into and out of Cromdale, where the trains were based until DL Macdonald opened in late 1983. Funny that this is mentioned. When the SD160s are delivered to Calgary the flat cars are towed to a CP Rail spur, the LRVs are then off loaded on to CP rail tracks, then the LRV is towed to Calgary Transits R.O.W via CP Rails crossing over through CP Rail tracks. So for a short time the LRVs roll on CP Rails mainline. However I think the "Edmonton Transit" plates have been defaced, so you guys can keep them. One set of plates are in good shape, Edmonton Transit is covered by a white decal. Why would Edmonton want them back? I was only kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 2101's interoir ads are missing. Build plates still there in that car. 2102's interior still has ads but build plated are missing ( and has been for a long time) they are being stored on track 9 right behind car 2027 (the crane train) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted March 28, 2009 Board Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Well I posted a sound recording I took of 2102: CT 2102 departing Anderson Station, arriving at Canyon Meadows You can compare them to my SD sounds at: http://www.cptdb.ca/index.php?s=&showt...st&p=270187 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riise Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Personally, I always liked being in one, except for the excessive whine and power cutting out, they always felt slightly different than the U2 DC cars. I also enjoy riding in them but I actually like the whining, it reminds me of the Tube cars used on the Jubilee line of the London Underground. The Jubilee Whine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Well I posted a sound recording I took of 2102:CT 2102 departing Anderson Station, arriving at Canyon Meadows Cool, when was that recording done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted March 29, 2009 Board Admin Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Â Â Cool, when was that recording done?August 11, 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 2101 and 2102 still side lined on track 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I found out the other day that 2101 and 2102 are awaiting some long overdo maintenance. They need new "tires". The LRVs are so unique they will be done at the same time. It may be a few months before they're back in service (stampede time hopefully). An electro mechanic mentioned if they were ever to scrap the U2s, 2101 and 2102 would be the last ones to go because they have such low mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I found out the other day that 2101 and 2102 are awaiting some long overdo maintenance. They need new "tires". The LRVs are so unique they will be done at the same time. It may be a few months before they're back in service (stampede time hopefully). An electro mechanic mentioned if they were ever to scrap the U2s, 2101 and 2102 would be the last ones to go because they have such low mileage. That makes a lot more sense!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 2102 missing all 3 bogie's, and the body is sitting on dollies. Don't worry though, 2102 is getting new tires and should be in service in time for stampede.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 2102 missing all 3 bogie's, and the body is sitting on dollies. Don't worry though, 2102 is getting new tires and should be in service in time for stampede.... Yes I saw that the other day after I finished my run at AG and totally forgot about mentioning it. New Tires... LMAO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 2102s bogies are sitting at Anderson (along with others) freshly rebuilt and ready to be installed. Not sure if the AC cars are ready to be put back into service anytime soon, so much work yet to be done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Well 2101 and 2102 still not in service, I don't think these cars have not seen service since January or February of this year! I haven't been at AG for a while, but last time I was there the 2102 was still on dollies and her boggies are still in the yard (fully rebuilt) Will they ever see service again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTrainDude Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I sure hope not....they're garbage. Uncomfortable to drive, always breaking down. I wish they'd give up the dream and just part them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Walton Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I didn't see them in service while I was in Calgary earlier this month. I did notice a couple of tarped cars on the siding at Anderson; are they 2101 and 2102? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I didn't see them in service while I was in Calgary earlier this month. I did notice a couple of tarped cars on the siding at Anderson; are they 2102 and 2102? Nope, those are other writen off cars. Can't recall the car numbers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 A quick clip of 2101, 2102 in operation: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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