BusRider Posted April 10, 2009 Report Posted April 10, 2009 I created this because Winnipeg and Brandon are 200km apart. Doesn't sound like an "and Area" to me. This area is for General Discussion and Photos of Brandon Transit. (Or just an area for me to spout off in.)
BusRider Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Posted April 19, 2009 I heard from a driver that Brandon has ordered up to 4 new buses from New Flyer. These buses could possibly be D40LF or D40LFR. According to the driver the buses might arrive early next year.
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Posted April 19, 2009 I heard from a driver that Brandon has ordered up to 4 new buses from New Flyer. These buses could possibly be D40LF or D40LFR. According to the driver the buses might arrive early next year. Uh oh.... There goes last remaining Brandon Orion I? I wonder what else is up for replacement. I suppose The Classics and the 1994-95 D40LF's?
BusRider Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Posted April 19, 2009 Uh oh.... There goes last remaining Brandon Orion I? I wonder what else is up for replacement. I suppose The Classics and the 1994-95 D40LF's? The Classics and the Orion I are probably going but The 1993 and 1995 D40LF's are probably staying.
BusRider Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Posted April 20, 2009 Update! #17 (A Classic) Might have been retired #15 (1993 D40LF) Is being sent back to NFI in Winnipeg for refurbishment. A rumour is that BT might buy buses from Vancouver after the 2010 games.
BusRider Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 Update!#17 (A Classic) Might have been retired Turns out all the Classics are in service but there is one mysterious one sitting behind the garage.
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Turns out all the Classics are in service but there is one mysterious one sitting behind the garage. Hmmm... I am not sure if I recall they had a #17 previously. Probably just don't remember it at the moment. So are in service and there may be a fifth one?!? Interesting! Will check that out next week!So if I have this correctly, Brandon has 4 Classics numbered 17, 18, 19, and 44?
MiExpress Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Hmmm... I am not sure if I recall they had a #17 previously. Probably just don't remember it at the moment. So are in service and there may be a fifth one?!? Interesting! Will check that out next week!So if I have this correctly, Brandon has 4 Classics numbered 17, 18, 19, and 44? They have 5 from looking at the wiki.... 16, 17, 18, 19 and 44. So maybe a unit is out of service or perhaps they indeed got a sixth Classic.
BusRider Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 Hmmm... I am not sure if I recall they had a #17 previously. Probably just don't remember it at the moment. So are in service and there may be a fifth one?!? Interesting! Will check that out next week!So if I have this correctly, Brandon has 4 Classics numbered 17, 18, 19, and 44? Right (17,18,19 & 44) and also there is no unit 16.
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Posted April 23, 2009 They have 5 from looking at the wiki.... 16, 17, 18, 19 and 44. So maybe a unit is out of service or perhaps they indeed got a sixth Classic. I was out of town and did not have time to go through the WIKI when I posted. Sorry and thanks!
BusRider Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Posted April 28, 2009 Well the Classic and Orion II appear to be gone from behind the garage and 15 is still waiting for parts.
BusRider Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Posted April 28, 2009 Right (17,18,19 & 44) and also there is no unit 16. There is a unit 16! It was only out for a few hours today but it exists!
BusRider Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Posted April 29, 2009 Bus 16 which is a Classic. This is really the first day it's been out out of the garage.
general682002 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 Bus 16 which is a Classic. This is really the first day it's been out out of the garage. Ex-Connecticut?
BusRider Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Posted May 7, 2009 Ex-Connecticut? The wiki says.... Ex The Rapid ?, bought 2003 Who knows tho?
MCI Classic Posted May 7, 2009 Report Posted May 7, 2009 The wiki says....Who knows tho? Next time take a photo of the builders plate on the bus. It's located beside the front steps of the bus and make sure we can read the VIN number. I believe that bus was from Grand Rapids and it was in Ontario for a short time.
BusRider Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Posted May 7, 2009 Next time take a photo of the builders plate on the bus. It's located beside the front steps of the bus and make sure we can read the VIN number. I believe that bus was from Grand Rapids and it was in Ontario for a short time. Will do!
BusRider Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Posted May 7, 2009 Will do! Forgot but got some funny footage of 16's rear doors.
BusRider Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Posted May 13, 2009 So, the current fleet list ??;#16,17,18,19,44 MCI Classics; various years #15,45,49,50 New Flyer D40LF #42 Orion 1; still active? 4 eldorado Ez Riders? ... assume #51-54? and cutaways.... 1-5? How are the Aerotech Cutaways working? I work for Calgary Transit, I think 1863-1884 are identical to 1-5. Quite a few issues with some of them. Ez Riders identical to CT 1600 series... fun to drive, but a few minor issues. How are they working for BT? Classics: 16,17,18,19,44 D40LF: 15,45,49,50 1st Gen Nova: 46 Orion I: 42 Eldorado Ez Rider Max II: 9,10,11,12 Cutaways: 1,2,3,4,5 Handi-Transit Cutaways: B5,B6,B7,B20 They are working pretty well 10 but it's having suspension problems and 1 is breaking down alot. Also 15 is waiting for parts.
AMG Posted May 21, 2009 Report Posted May 21, 2009 Classics: 16,17,18,19,44D40LF: 15,45,49,50 1st Gen Nova: 46 Orion I: 42 Eldorado Ez Rider Max II: 9,10,11,12 Cutaways: 1,2,3,4,5 Handi-Transit Cutaways: B5,B6,B7,B20 Where are the Classics used? Are they spread randomly or only used in University service, or school service?
BusRider Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Posted May 21, 2009 Where are the Classics used? Are they spread randomly or only used in University service, or school service? It may come as a surprise to you we have no school charters ran by city transit. The BSD does all of that. The Classics are used on route 11 & 12 for industrial service to the maple leaf plant east of the city and as spares if a bus breaks down.
BusRider Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Posted June 21, 2009 Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 BREAKING NEWS — Car collides with bus The Brandon Sun Police have arrested a man and woman after a stolen car collided with a bus.On Tuesday around 8 a.m. Brandon Transit contacted police to report that a Chevrolet Cavalier had turned into the bus mall on Eighth Street, collided with a bus and fled the scene. The car had been stolen from the 500-block of Seventh Street.An hour later, police located the stolen car on Hilton Avenue and arrested a man and woman nearby.Brandon police released the information this morning. This bus was 46 (First Gen LFS). This bus apparently had some frame damage but it's now fixed. (Picture from file)
AlexLy Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 I would like to know if Brandon Transit is ordering new buses this year?
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