OC Transpo 8238 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Charlottetown transit: Does anyone know if the orange Classic is still around? And from what I've been told they have about 8 buses that are trolley replicas. I will be visiting Friday and will report back with what I find out. OC Transpo 8238: reporting from Cavendish PEI Link to post Share on other sites
D40LF Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Charlottetown transit: Does anyone know if the orange Classic is still around?And from what I've been told they have about 8 buses that are trolley replicas. I will be visiting Friday and will report back with what I find out. OC Transpo 8238: reporting from Cavendish PEI I thought they had more than one Classic there. Link to post Share on other sites
G.A Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I seen a pic here of a classic and another page with an Orion 1, and a Cutaway. I found some pics Orion 1 Classic #901 Classic #902 Orion 1 Orion bus Retired Orion 931 Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Charlottetown Transit has 3 Classics 1 1986 GM TC40-102N This bus has numbers underneath the black paint, the # is 28603. And the serial # is 63500282 2 1991 MCI's And they have about 10 trolley replicas, with at least one being a 35ft Link to post Share on other sites
306 Carlton Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Charlottetown Transit has 3 Classics1 1986 GM TC40-102N This bus has numbers underneath the black paint, the # is 28603. And the serial # is 63500282 2 1991 MCI's And they have about 10 trolley replicas, with at least one being a 35ft Isn't that the bus that was leased to Guelph a while back...? Does it have a strange looking destination sign cut out? Kind of like an Oval. Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 It has the regular alloted space for a destination sign. It is just covered by a sign that reads "GO GREEN" Link to post Share on other sites
306 Carlton Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 It has the regular alloted space for a destination sign. It is just covered by a sign that reads "GO GREEN" My bad, I'm thinking of the other one. Is this the bus they have? Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 That would be it! Now it has a green front for OK Tire, and there is a yellow and green stripe down the side. Link to post Share on other sites
flyer_e901 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Charlottetown transit: Does anyone know if the orange Classic is still around?And from what I've been told they have about 8 buses that are trolley replicas. I will be visiting Friday and will report back with what I find out. OC Transpo 8238: reporting from Cavendish PEI I don't recall seeing Classics or Orions when I was last there in 2007. But I did manage to capture a few shots of the trolley replicas: http://www.flickr.com/photos/flyer_901/2270544330 http://www.flickr.com/photos/flyer_901/2269752335 http://www.flickr.com/photos/flyer_901/2270544392 Looks as if these "trolleys" crashed through Grandma's teahouse... I have to admit, they are very colourful. Cheers, Rob Link to post Share on other sites
JeremyA Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I just passed through Charlottetown a few days ago, but only managed to get a couple of photos, albeit not very good ones. Are all the buses made up to look like trollies and boats, or is this a special bus? Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Most are trolley replicas, then there are a few Classics. And the boat that drives on land is a tour boat. Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Trius Tours/Transit update: #5892 is ex ST Laval 5920 #302 is ex. Codiac Transit 302 #5871 might be retired Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Can anyone provide any information on this bus: And some pics of the Classics: Link to post Share on other sites
stm_5307N Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Where was that GM Classic originally from? Link to post Share on other sites
M. David Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Nice to see that one '89 MCI Classic from Laval has survived. Great pictures, by the way. Thanks for sharing, Nick ! Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Where was that GM Classic originally from? That GM originally came from Groupe Gaudreault as #29008. 5862 is originally Groupe Gaudreault #28603, here are some pics: Link to post Share on other sites
jc.theriault Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Whoa, did I see ex-Codiac 303 in one of those pics? Trius/Atlantic Gateway Coachlines had at least one Codiac Classic sitting in their Moncton yard last year. Maybe it was 303 and they managed to drive it to PEI. Link to post Share on other sites
G.A Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 That GM originally came from Groupe Gaudreault as #29008.5862 is originally Groupe Gaudreault #28603, here are some pics: 5861-5862 were leased to Guelph as 277 and 278 back in 2008/2009 Can anyone provide any information on this bus: That is a 1993 unit its ex-931 but i will get some info on that bus and repost it, and the Orange classic I believe was repainted green I will double check on that as well Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Whoa, did I see ex-Codiac 303 in one of those pics? Trius/Atlantic Gateway Coachlines had at least one Codiac Classic sitting in their Moncton yard last year. Maybe it was 303 and they managed to drive it to PEI. Both 302 and 303 are there, 302 is definetly retired while 303 could see revenue service again. I will talk to my contact at Trius and get a straight answer. Link to post Share on other sites
jc.theriault Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Both 302 and 303 are there, 302 is definetly retired while 303 could see revenue service again. I will talk to my contact at Trius and get a straight answer. Thanks for the info. I'd love to see pics of 302 and 303 if you can post some. Link to post Share on other sites
MrTransitfan Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hey guys, I'm leaving for Charlottetown tomorrow. Where could I fine the most Classics? Specificly EX- STL 5920. I would like to ride this one, It looks like it's in good condition! Link to post Share on other sites
kevlo86 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 While I was visiting Charlottetown this past Tuesday (March 29) Spotted a total of 5 Classics running. #5901- As per listed in the CPTDB Wiki-reminded me of Calgary, as it too is an Ex-Conneticut unit. She is currently painted up all green with a black skirt. #5903- with a former number of 303, has pink front end and wavy stripes that are colors of Codiac Transit. Has some big black numbers on its roof too. This is listed as #5891 on the Wiki though. I am pretty sure it is the same bus, ex-Codiac 303. I had the pleasure of riding this beast, cause it sure sounded like one! I did a video, so I will upload that soon to Youtube. #5911- Not listed on the wiki is an ex-Laval (STL) Classic, STL #6101 The bus is still in it's STL livery. #5861- As per listed on the wiki as well. #5892- As per listed on the wiki is an ex-Laval (STL) unit as well, STL #5920, rode on this bus, still seemed to be running quite well. So of the 7 Classics listed on the wiki, I spotted 4 of them, and found a new addition. Did not spot the Orion I that is on the wiki. Link to post Share on other sites
kevlo86 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Here is a clip of #5903, ex-Codiac 303. DD 6V92TA/Allison V731 Link to post Share on other sites
kevlo86 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Here are a few Charlottetown Transit (Transit Trius) photos for your viewing pleasure More at my website, click here #5892 Ex-STL #5920- 1989 MCI Classic #5901 Ex-Connecticut Transit 9140 & Bathurst Transit 408- 1990 MCI Classic #5903 Ex-Codiac 303- 1990 MCI Classic #509 2003 Blue Bird Ultra LF with Dupont Champlain 1608 bodywork Link to post Share on other sites
stm_5307N Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Loving their colorful classic fleet! Link to post Share on other sites
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