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'''[[Brampton Transit]] 9965-9972''' are [[Orion Bus Industries 'Orion V'| | '''[[Brampton Transit]] 9965-9972''' are [[Orion Bus Industries|Orion]] [[Orion Bus Industries 'Orion V'|05.501 "Orion V"]] buses built in 1999. They were purchased after the [[Brampton_Transit_9641-9645|1996]] and [[Brampton_Transit_9846-9864|1998]] low-floor Orion VI orders, and are Brampton's second purchase of Orion V's after the [[Brampton_Transit_9129-9137|1991 order]] eight years earlier. All units were built at the OBI/Bus Industries of America plant in Oriskany NY. | ||
There are a number of differences between this and the earlier 1991 order. The 1991 units feature double stream treadle rear doors, a black interior, and 6V-92TA/Voith D863 transmissions, whereas the 1999 order has single stream touchbar-opererated rear doors, a more white interior, one less seat behind the driver for extra legroom, and exterior door clearance lights. A major difference is the Series 50/Allison B400R powertrain, which as a result eliminates the middle rear back seat. A production change over the earlier order is the shorter window behind the driver on the left side. Seating in the 1999 order had the single forward facing seats on the right, and the double forward facing seats on the left (with an addition of two more rows). | There are a number of differences between this and the earlier 1991 order. The 1991 units feature double stream treadle rear doors, a black interior, and 6V-92TA/Voith D863 transmissions, whereas the 1999 order has single stream touchbar-opererated rear doors, a more white interior, one less seat behind the driver for extra legroom, and exterior door clearance lights. A major difference is the Series 50/Allison B400R powertrain, which as a result eliminates the middle rear back seat. A production change over the earlier order is the shorter window behind the driver on the left side. Seating in the 1999 order had the single forward facing seats on the right, and the double forward facing seats on the left (with an addition of two more rows). | ||
As of April 2009, all are equipped with bike racks. | As of April 2009, all are equipped with bike racks. | ||
===Refurbishing=== | ===Refurbishing=== | ||
One bus 9969, was refurbished in 2008. It returned in the current livery which debuted on the LFS orders. In February 2011, an RFP was put out for the refurbishment of the remaining seven buses. All buses are now refurbished. 9965-9972 are the only high-floor buses to be repainted into the current livery (the [[Brampton_Transit_0181-0188|2001 Orion V's]] weren't refurbished, and retired at 12 years of age. | One bus 9969, was refurbished in 2008. It returned in the current livery which debuted on the LFS orders. In February 2011, an RFP was put out for the refurbishment of the remaining seven buses. All buses are now refurbished. 9965-9972 are the only high-floor buses to be repainted into the current livery (the [[Brampton_Transit_0181-0188|2001 Orion V's]] weren't refurbished, and retired at 12 years of age. | ||
===Retirement=== | |||
This series of buses is currently the last group of high floor buses in Brampton's fleet, and due to the majority of routes being accessible, they are most often used on driver changeoffs and school specials. Most of the units have been retired in 2016 and 2017. | |||
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|[[Brampton Transit Clark Blvd. Facility|Clark]] | |[[Brampton Transit Clark Blvd. Facility|Clark]] | ||
|<font color=red>Retired</font><br>2017 | |<font color=red>Retired</font><br>2017 | ||
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*First unit refurbished, done 3 years ahead of others in 2008 | *First unit refurbished, done 3 years ahead of others in 2008 | ||
|- align="center" id="9970" | |- align="center" id="9970" style="background:#dddddd;" | ||
|9970 | |9970 | ||
|[[Image:Brampton Transit 9970-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[Image:Brampton Transit 9970-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
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|[[Ontario Bus License Plates BK3 700 - BK3 799#BK3 754|BK3 754]] | |[[Ontario Bus License Plates BK3 700 - BK3 799#BK3 754|BK3 754]] | ||
|[[Brampton Transit Clark Blvd. Facility|Clark]] | |[[Brampton Transit Clark Blvd. Facility|Clark]] | ||
|<font color= | |<font color=red>Retired</font><br>2017 | ||
| align="left"|Retrofitted with [[Luminator]] Horizon front sign, but retains regular side sign. | | align="left"|Retrofitted with [[Luminator]] Horizon front sign, but retains regular side sign. | ||
|- align="center" id="9971" | |- align="center" id="9971" style="background:#dddddd;" | ||
|9971 | |9971 | ||
|[[File:Brampton_Transit_9971-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[File:Brampton_Transit_9971-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
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|[[Ontario Bus License Plates BK3 700 - BK3 799#BK3 780|BK3 780]] | |[[Ontario Bus License Plates BK3 700 - BK3 799#BK3 780|BK3 780]] | ||
|[[Brampton Transit Clark Blvd. Facility|Clark]] | |[[Brampton Transit Clark Blvd. Facility|Clark]] | ||
|<font color= | |<font color=red>Retired</font><br>2017 | ||
| align="left"|Features [[Luminator]] Horizon signs (first unit in the fleet equipped, retrofitted from original MAX 3000's early on). | | align="left"|Features [[Luminator]] Horizon signs (first unit in the fleet equipped, retrofitted from original MAX 3000's early on). | ||
|- align="center" id="9972" style="background:#dddddd;" | |- align="center" id="9972" style="background:#dddddd;" | ||
Revision as of 00:15, 19 September 2017
Brampton Transit 9965-9972 are Orion 05.501 "Orion V" buses built in 1999. They were purchased after the 1996 and 1998 low-floor Orion VI orders, and are Brampton's second purchase of Orion V's after the 1991 order eight years earlier. All units were built at the OBI/Bus Industries of America plant in Oriskany NY.
There are a number of differences between this and the earlier 1991 order. The 1991 units feature double stream treadle rear doors, a black interior, and 6V-92TA/Voith D863 transmissions, whereas the 1999 order has single stream touchbar-opererated rear doors, a more white interior, one less seat behind the driver for extra legroom, and exterior door clearance lights. A major difference is the Series 50/Allison B400R powertrain, which as a result eliminates the middle rear back seat. A production change over the earlier order is the shorter window behind the driver on the left side. Seating in the 1999 order had the single forward facing seats on the right, and the double forward facing seats on the left (with an addition of two more rows).
As of April 2009, all are equipped with bike racks.
Refurbishing
One bus 9969, was refurbished in 2008. It returned in the current livery which debuted on the LFS orders. In February 2011, an RFP was put out for the refurbishment of the remaining seven buses. All buses are now refurbished. 9965-9972 are the only high-floor buses to be repainted into the current livery (the 2001 Orion V's weren't refurbished, and retired at 12 years of age.
Retirement
This series of buses is currently the last group of high floor buses in Brampton's fleet, and due to the majority of routes being accessible, they are most often used on driver changeoffs and school specials. Most of the units have been retired in 2016 and 2017.
| Buses | Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9965-9969, 9972 | Detroit Diesel Series 50 275 hp | Allison B400R 5 speed | 39 Otaco Model 6468 | Luminator MAX 3000 (all units originally delivered with) |
| 9970 | Luminator Horizon (front); Luminator MAX 3000 (side) | |||
| 9971 | Luminator Horizon |
Details
| Fleet number | Thumbnail | VIN | License plate | Garage | Status/Disposal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9965 | 
|
1VH5H3B15X6500687 | BK3 781 | Clark | Retired 2016 |
|
| 9966 | 
|
1VH5H3B17X6500688 | BK3 753 | Clark | Retired 2017 |
|
| 9967 | 
|
1VH5H3B19X6500689 | BJ9 652 | Clark | Retired 2017 |
|
| 9968 | 
|
1VH5H3B15X6500690 | 850 1BH
(prev. BJ9 653) |
Clark | Retired 2016 |
|
| 9969 | 
|
1VH5H3B17X6500691 | BN5 960
(prev. BJ9 654) |
Clark | Retired 2017 |
|
| 9970 | 
|
1VH5H3B19X6500692 | BK3 754 | Clark | Retired 2017 |
Retrofitted with Luminator Horizon front sign, but retains regular side sign. |
| 9971 | 
|
1VH5H3B10X6500693 | BK3 780 | Clark | Retired 2017 |
Features Luminator Horizon signs (first unit in the fleet equipped, retrofitted from original MAX 3000's early on). |
| 9972 | 1VH5H3B12X6500694 | BK3 767 | Clark | Retired 2017 |
