Toronto Transit Commission 6440-6521
Toronto Transit Commission 6440-6521 were New Flyer D40 buses built and delivered in 1989. They are referred to mainly as D40-89s to distinguish them between the 3 other D40 orders (1987, 1988, 1990).
| Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Diesel 6V71N 181 bhp @ 2000 rpm | Allison V731 ATEC 3 speed | 39: Otaco Model 6468 | Luminator Matrix:MAX |
History
Order
These buses were delivered with the 1980s so-called "CLRV" paint scheme with the grey lower portion and higher red mid stripe and linen rollsigns, which were in use with most of the fleet. The TTC retrofitted the buses with Luminator Matrix:MAX signs. Unlike the previous order, they were delivered with large black window frames along with the third stop lamp mounted inside the bus at the bottom of the rear window. Inside the buses, they had the standard cream and brown colour scheme and the seating is configured for 39 passengers using the Otaco Model 6468 passenger seats that has padded brown vinyl seat inserts. Additional features that came were the tilt and telescopic steering wheel.
Unit 6440 briefly demonstrated for OC Transpo in 1989, sporting temporary OC Transpo lettering.
Modifications
The last two buses, 6520 and 6521 were fitted with solid panel Stone Bennett dual slide glide entrance and rear doors rather than the four flip out doors that were standard on most high floor buses in the fleet, presumably as a test by the Commission. They were later converted to the dual flip-out doors.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, this series received their 12 year overhaul. 6510 and 6514 were the first buses to be rebuilt. They received the circular LED lamps that are brighter, turn signals, and brake lights. The padded seats were replaced with unpadded red fabric inserts from Holdsworth. They were also given a fresh coat of paint into the TTC's current livery.
Some of the buses received the automated announcement systems due to the fleet retiring.
Delivery and Movement History
These buses were delivered to various garages. By then, the allocations were as follows:
- 6440-6449 at Malvern
- 6450-6459 at Danforth
- 6460-6471 at Birchmount
- 6472-6481 at Eglinton
- 6482-6491 at Davenport
- 6492-6501 at Lansdowne
- 6502-6511 at Queensway
- 6512-6519 at Wilson
- 6520-6521 at Davenport
In the mid-late 1990s, they were transferred to Wilson Division. By 2000, they were consolidated to Queensway Division where they spent most of their lives ever since. These buses replaced the retiring 82xx and 84xx series Flyers.
Deployment
Throughout their later lives, these buses were found on routes 15 Evans, 26 Dupont, 30 Lambton, 32 Eglinton West, 37 Islingon, 40 Junction, 44 Kipling South, 45 Kipling, 48 Rathburn, 49 Bloor West, 50 Burnhamthorpe, 52 Lawrence West, 55 Warren Park, 66 Prince Edward, 71 Runnymede, 73 Royal York, 76 Royal York South, 77 Swansea, 80 Queensway, 89 Weston, 110 Islington South, 111 East Mall, 112 West Mall, 123 Shorncliffe, 168 Symington and 300 Bloor-Danforth.
Retirement
They were gradually retired with the 6420-6434 series between 2007-2009. The last active bus in the series, 6457, was retired when its MTO inspection expired at the end of March 2009.
Details
| Fleet number | Thumbnail | Date | VIN | License plate | Garage | Status/Disposal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6440 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA18JP013300 | BM8 372 (prev. BK1 715; BJ1 124; BE5 410) |
Queensway | Retired April 2008 |
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| 6441 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA1XJP013301 | BM6 051 (prev. BK1 716; BE5 411) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6442 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA11JP013302 | BM6 095 (prev. BL2 570; BK1 717; BE5 412) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
Was wrapped for Bell Sympatico internet, circa 2000 |
| 6443 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013303 | BM8 373 (prev. BL6 597; BK1 718; BE5 413) |
Queensway | Retired May 2008 |
|
| 6444 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013304 | BL6 598 (prev. BK1 719; BE5 414) |
Queensway | Retired June 2007 |
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| 6445 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA17JP013305 | BK1 904 (prev. BE5 425) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6446 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA19JP013306 | BM6 097 (prev. BK8 870; BK1 720; BJ1 190; BE5 416) |
Queensway | Retired June 2008 |
|
| 6447 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA10JP013307 | BM6 098 (prev. BK1 721; BE5 417) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6448 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013308 | BM8 375 (prev. BK1 722; BE5 418) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6449 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013309 | BM8 376 (prev. BL2 571; BK1 723; BE5 419) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6450 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA10JP013310 | BM6 099 (prev. BK8 871; BK1 724; BJ1 186; BF6 183) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6451 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013311 | BM8 377 (prev. BK1 905; BH8 962) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6452 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013312 | BM8 378 (prev. BK1 725; BE5 421) |
Queensway | Retired June 2007 |
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| 6453 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013313 | BM8 379 (prev. BK1 726) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6454 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA18JP013314 | BM6 052 (prev. BK8 872; BK1 727; BJ1 183) |
Queensway | Retired September 2008 |
|
| 6455 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA1XJP013315 | BM8 380 (prev. BK1 739) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6456 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA11JP013316 | BM8 381 (prev. BK8 873; BJ7 170; BJ1 181) |
Queensway | Retired November 2008 |
|
| 6457 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013317 | BM8 382 (prev. BL2 572; BJ7 171) |
Queensway | Retired March 2009 |
|
| 6458 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013318 | BM8 383 (prev. BK8 874; BJ7 172) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6459 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA17JP013319 | BM6 053 (prev. BJ1 173) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6460 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013320 | BM6 100 (prev. BK8 875; BJ7 174; BJ1 177) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6461 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013321 | BM8 151 (prev. BK1 906) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6462 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA17JP013322 | BM8 384 (prev. BK1 930; BJ7 175) |
Queensway | September 2008 Donated to the Oakville Fire Department for training purposes. |
|
| 6463 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA19JP013323 | BK1 907
|
Queensway | January 2008 Sold to scrapyard on Hwy 3 in St. Thomas, ON. |
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| 6464 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA10JP013324 | BM8 385 (prev. BK8 876; BF6 197) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6465 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013325 | BM8 153 (prev. BK1 908; BJ1 171) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6466 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013326 | BM8 154 (prev. BK8 877; BF6 199) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6467 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013327 | BM8 386 (prev. BK1 931) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6468 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA18JP013328 | BM8 387 (prev. BK1 909) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6469 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA1XJP013329 | BM8 155 (prev. BK1 910; BF6 202) |
Queensway | Retired March 2009 |
|
| 6470 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013330 | BM8 367 (prev. BK8 878) |
Queensway | June 2008 After retirement, it was used in the 2008 Toronto Gay Pride Parade (seen here). |
|
| 6471 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA18JP013331 | BM8 156 (prev. BK1 932) |
Queensway | January 2008 Sold to Cullingford Coaches for parts. |
| |
| 6472 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA1XJP013332 | BK8 886 (prev. BH8 967) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6473 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA11JP013333 | BM8 389 (prev. BK8 879; BJ7 179; BE7 887) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6474 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013334 | BM8 157 (prev. BK8 880; BE7 888) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6475 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013335 | BM5 890 (prev. BK8 881; BE7 889) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6476 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA17JP013336 | BM8 390 (prev. BK1 912; BE7 890) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6477 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA19JP013337 | BM8 201 (prev. BJ7 182; BE7 891) |
Queensway | Retired June 2007 |
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| 6478 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA10JP013338 | BM8 202 (prev. BJ7 183; BE7 892) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6479 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013339 | BM8 391 (prev. BK1 913; BE7 893) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6480 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA19JP013340 | BM8 203 (prev. BK1 914; BJ1 519; BE7 894) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6481 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA10JP013341 | BM8 392 (prev. BK1 915; BE7 895) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6482 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013342 | BM8 393 (prev. BK1 933; BJ1 521; BE7 896) |
Queensway | Retired March 2008 |
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| 6483 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013343 | BM8 204 (prev. BK1 916; BE7 897) |
Queensway | Retired April 2008 |
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| 6484 | 
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1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013344 | BM8 206 (prev. BK1 917; BH8 970; BE7 898) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6485 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA18JP013345 | BK1 740 (prev. BE7 899) |
Queensway | Retired July 2007 |
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| 6486 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA1XJP013346 | BM8 207 (prev. BK1 918; BE7 900) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6487 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA11JP013347 | BM8 394 (prev. BK1 741; BE7 901) |
Queensway | Retired November 2007 |
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| 6488 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013348 | BM8 208 (prev. BK1 934; BE7 902) |
Queensway | May 2008 Sold to Cullingford Coaches as 6488. |
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| 6489 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013349 | BM8 395 (prev. BK1 919; BE7 903) |
Queensway | Retired September 2007 |
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| 6490 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA1XJP013380 | BM8 396 (prev. BK1 742; BE7 904) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6491 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA11JP013381 | BM8 397 (prev. BL2 573; BK1 743; BJ1 527; BE7 905) |
Queensway | Retired March 2009 |
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| 6492 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013382 | BM8 209 (prev. BK1 920; BE7 906) |
Queensway | Retired March 2008 |
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| 6493 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013383 | BM8 210 (prev. BJ7 215; BE7 907) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6494 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA17JP013384 | BM8 398 (prev. BK1 935; BE7 908) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6495 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA19JP013385 | BM8 399 (prev. BK1 936; BE7 909) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6496 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA10JP013386 | BM8 211 (prev. BK1 937; BE7 910) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6497 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013387 | BM6 054 (prev. BL2 574; BK1 744; BE7 911) |
Queensway | Retired March 2009 |
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| 6498 | 
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1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013388 | BM6 066 (prev. BJ7 218; BE7 912) |
Queensway | Retired August 2007 |
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| 6499 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013389 | BM6 067 (prev. BJ7 219) |
Queensway | July 2008 Donated to the Oakville Fire Department for training purposes. |
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| 6500 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013390 | BM8 400 (prev. BK8 882; BJ7 220) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6501 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013391 | BM6 068 (prev. BK1 938; BH8 974; BE7 920) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6502 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013392 | BM8 220 (prev. BK1 702; BE7 921) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6503 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA18JP013393 | BM8 401 (prev. BK1 922; BE7 921) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6504 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA1XJP013394 | BM8 221 (prev. BJ8 828; BE7 923) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6505 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA11JP013395 | BM8 222 (prev. BJ7 222; BE7 924) |
Queensway | Retired March 2008 |
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| 6506 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013396 | BM6 467 (prev. BK1 939; BE7 925) |
Queensway | Retired October 2008 |
|
| 6507 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013397 | BM6 468 (prev. BJ7 224; BJ1 539; BE7 926) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
|
| 6508 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA17JP013398 | BM8 402 (prev. BJ7 225; BE7 927) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6509 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA19JP013399 | BM8 223 (prev. BJ7 226; BE7 928) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6510 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA11JP01340 | BM9 051 (prev. BK8 883; BE7 929) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6511 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA13JP013401 | BM9 052 (prev. BJ7 228; BE7 930) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6512 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA15JP013402 | BM8 403 (prev. BK8 884; BD3 726) |
Queensway | Retired May 2008 |
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| 6513 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA17JP013403 | BM8 404 (prev. BJ7 230; BD3 727) |
Queensway | Retired March 2008 |
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| 6514 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA19JP013404 | BM8 405 (prev. BK4 662; BD3 728) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
|
| 6515 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA10JP013405 | BM8 406 (prev. BJ7 232; BD3 729) |
Queensway | Retired January 2008 |
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| 6516 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA12JP013406 | BM6 069 (prev. BJ7 233; BD3 730) |
Queensway | Retired March 2008 |
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| 6517 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013407 | BM9 093 (prev. BK1 923; BD3 731) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6518 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013408 | BM6 070 (prev. BL2 513; BK8 902; BJ7 234; BD3 732) |
Queensway | Retired March 2008 |
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| 6519 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA18JP013409 | BM8 224 (prev. BJ7 235; BD3 733) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6520 | 1989 | 2FYD2BA14JP013410 | BM8 407 (prev. BK8 885; BJ7 236; BD3 734) |
Queensway | Retired July 2008 |
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| 6521 | 
|
1989 | 2FYD2BA16JP013411 | BM9 054 (prev. BJ7 237; BJ1 553; BD3 735) |
Queensway | Retired November 2008 |
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