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'''[[Saskatoon Transit]]''' 9701-9707 are 1997 [[New Flyer Industries]] [[New Flyer Industries D40LF|D40LF]] buses. These units are the only New Flyer buses in Saskatoon to have fold out rear doors. These units were possibly an ad on to another system's order, as they feature 2 taillights, and ribs on the rear of the bus. All units are now in the Blue and White paint scheme.
'''[[Saskatoon Transit]] 9701-9707''' are [[New Flyer Industries]] [[New Flyer Industries D40LF|D40LF]] buses built in August 1997.


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All units were delivered in the Gold LEAF scheme, and have been repainted into the Blue/White scheme. They have had their taillights replaced with LED lights.
 
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!Engine
!Engine
!Transmission
!Transmission
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|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B400R]]
|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B400R]]
|36
|36
|Amber [[Luminator Horizon]]
|[[Luminator]] [[Luminator Horizon|Horizon]] (Prev. Rollsign)
|}
|}


==Details==
==Details==
<ref>[http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/saskatoon.html Transit Canada]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/saskatoon.html Transit Canada]</ref>
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!Fleet Number
!Fleet Number
!Thumbnail
!Thumbnail
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!Status/Disposal
!Status/Disposal
!Notes
!Notes
|- align="center" id="9701"
|- align="center" id="9701" bgcolor="dddddd"
|9701
|9701
|
|
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017638|2FYD2LL08VU017638]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017638|2FYD2LL08VU017638]]
|867 JEQ (prev. 957 EWC, 986 BXZ, GCS 948)
|884 KEA
|<font color=green>Active</font>
----
|Features 3 taillights instead of the usual 2.  
(prev. 867 JEQ; 957 EWC; 986 BXY; GCS 948)
|- align="center" id="9702"
|<font color=red>Retired</font><br>In October 2019
|align="left"|
*Last in service in July 2019.
*Still on property as parts unit.
|- align="center" id="9702" bgcolor="dddddd"
|9702
|9702
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9702-a.jpg|100px]]
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9702-a.jpg|128px]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017639|2FYD2LL0XVU017639]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017639|2FYD2LL0XVU017639]]
|958 EWC (prev. GCS 949)
|958 EWC
|<font color=green>Active</font>
----
|
(prev. 987 BXY; GCS 949)
|- align="center" id="9703"
|<font color=Red>Retired</font><br>In April 2016.
----
Promotional Bus
|align="left"|
*Last in revenue service in April 2016.
*Interior of bus removed in early 2018 to allow the bus to be able to host promotions and events inside. Used in various public events throughout 2019.
*Designated as the “Covid-19 Test Express Bus” and used for testing downtown City employees during select times in early summer 2021.
*No longer in use by July 2021
|- align="center" id="9703" bgcolor="dddddd"
|9703
|9703
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9703-a.jpg|100px]]
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9703-a.jpg|128px]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017640|2FYD2LL06VU017640]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017640|2FYD2LL06VU017640]]
|937 JEQ (prev. 959 EWC, GCS 901)
|678 KCW
|<font color=green>Active</font>
----
|
(prev. 937 JEQ; 959 EWC; 988 BXY; GCS 901)
|- align="center" id="9704"
|<font color=red>Retired</font><br> In January 2020
|align="left"|
*Last in service in November 2019.
|- align="center" id="9704" bgcolor="dddddd"
|9704
|9704
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9704-a.jpg|100px]]
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9704-a.jpg|128px]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017641|2FYD2LL08VU017641]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017641|2FYD2LL08VU017641]]
|107 EWC (prev. GCS 902)
|107 EWC
|<font color=green>Active</font>
----
|Was one of the last D40LFs to run in the LEAF scheme, 9706 was the other one.
(prev. 989 BXY; GCS 902)
|- align="center" id="9705"
|<font color=Red>Retired</font><br>In February 2018
----
Total loss collision on February 14th, 2018.
|align="left"|
*Was one of the last D40LFs to run in the LEAF scheme.
*Rebuilt in September 2011.
|- align="center" id="9705" bgcolor="dddddd"
|9705
|9705
|
|
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017642|2FYD2LL0XVU017642]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017642|2FYD2LL0XVU017642]]
|960 EWC (prev 990 BXZ, 849 BBH, GCS 903)
|960 EWC
|<font color=green>Active</font>
----
|Was once a 'Bio Bus' (converted to run on canola oil) but now is back running on diesel. This unit was also the first unit to be painted into the blue/white scheme, and thus features large transit decals.
(prev 990 BXY; 849 BBH; GCS 903)
|- align="center" id="9706"
|<font color=Red>Retired</font><br>In March 2017
|align="left"|
*Was once a 'Bio Bus' (converted to run on canola oil) but was returned back to diesel in 2004.  
*First bus to be painted into Blue / White paint scheme in June 2006.
*Bus was repainted only, never rebuilt.
*Last in service in February 2017.
|- align="center" id="9706" bgcolor="dddddd"
|9706
|9706
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9706-a.jpg|100px]]
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9706-a.jpg|128px]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017643|2FYD2LL01VU017643]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017643|2FYD2LL01VU017643]]
|889 JDU (prev. 961 EWC, GCS 904)
|625 JTC
|<font color=green>Active</font>
----
|Was one of the last D40LFs to run in the LEAF scheme, 9704 was the other one.
(prev. 889 JDU; 961 EWC; 991 BXY; GCS 904)
|- align="center" id="9707"
|<font color=Red>Retired</font><br>
|align="left"|
*Last bus in series to run in the LEAF scheme.
*Rebuilt March 2012.
*Final day in service February 2nd, 2022.
|- align="center" id="9707" bgcolor="dddddd"
|9707
|9707
|
|[[Image:Saskatoon Transit 9707-a.jpg|128px]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017644|2FYD2LL03VU017644]]
|[[New Flyer Industries D40LF 'V VINs'#VU017644|2FYD2LL03VU017644]]
|962 EWC (prev. GCS 905)
|807 JLX
|<font color=green>Active</font>
----
|
(prev. 962 EWC; 990 BXY; GCS 905)
|<font color=Red>Retired</font><br>In February 2016
|align="left"|
*Received DART paint scheme in July 2006, repainted to Blue / White scheme in June 2007.
*Last in service in January 2016.
*Still on property as parts unit.
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 18:39, 5 July 2022

Saskatoon Transit 9701-9707 are New Flyer Industries D40LF buses built in August 1997.

All units were delivered in the Gold LEAF scheme, and have been repainted into the Blue/White scheme. They have had their taillights replaced with LED lights.

Engine Transmission Seating Destination sign
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R 36 Luminator Horizon (Prev. Rollsign)

Details

[1]

Fleet Number Thumbnail VIN License plate(s) Status/Disposal Notes
9701 2FYD2LL08VU017638 884 KEA

(prev. 867 JEQ; 957 EWC; 986 BXY; GCS 948)

Retired
In October 2019
  • Last in service in July 2019.
  • Still on property as parts unit.
9702 Saskatoon Transit 9702-a.jpg 2FYD2LL0XVU017639 958 EWC

(prev. 987 BXY; GCS 949)

Retired
In April 2016.

Promotional Bus

  • Last in revenue service in April 2016.
  • Interior of bus removed in early 2018 to allow the bus to be able to host promotions and events inside. Used in various public events throughout 2019.
  • Designated as the “Covid-19 Test Express Bus” and used for testing downtown City employees during select times in early summer 2021.
  • No longer in use by July 2021
9703 Saskatoon Transit 9703-a.jpg 2FYD2LL06VU017640 678 KCW

(prev. 937 JEQ; 959 EWC; 988 BXY; GCS 901)

Retired
In January 2020
  • Last in service in November 2019.
9704 Saskatoon Transit 9704-a.jpg 2FYD2LL08VU017641 107 EWC

(prev. 989 BXY; GCS 902)

Retired
In February 2018

Total loss collision on February 14th, 2018.

  • Was one of the last D40LFs to run in the LEAF scheme.
  • Rebuilt in September 2011.
9705 2FYD2LL0XVU017642 960 EWC

(prev 990 BXY; 849 BBH; GCS 903)

Retired
In March 2017
  • Was once a 'Bio Bus' (converted to run on canola oil) but was returned back to diesel in 2004.
  • First bus to be painted into Blue / White paint scheme in June 2006.
  • Bus was repainted only, never rebuilt.
  • Last in service in February 2017.
9706 Saskatoon Transit 9706-a.jpg 2FYD2LL01VU017643 625 JTC

(prev. 889 JDU; 961 EWC; 991 BXY; GCS 904)

Retired
  • Last bus in series to run in the LEAF scheme.
  • Rebuilt March 2012.
  • Final day in service February 2nd, 2022.
9707 Saskatoon Transit 9707-a.jpg 2FYD2LL03VU017644 807 JLX

(prev. 962 EWC; 990 BXY; GCS 905)

Retired
In February 2016
  • Received DART paint scheme in July 2006, repainted to Blue / White scheme in June 2007.
  • Last in service in January 2016.
  • Still on property as parts unit.

References

  1. ↑ Transit Canada
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