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Post by Ferryman on Nov 20, 2023 9:33:56 GMT -8
When is the QoNW back in service? I can't wait to hear the new whistle! Even if it's not a new set of horns it will be nice to hear a properly tuned whistle. Early March, I think. The schedule says March 8. Should be back in time for the Christmas break? |
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Post by Ollie on Nov 20, 2023 9:43:16 GMT -8
Early March, I think. The schedule says March 8. Should be back in time for the Christmas break? Oh you're right, I don't know why I said March. I guess it's November 30 then! |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 20, 2023 11:49:37 GMT -8
When is the QoNW back in service? I can't wait to hear the new whistle! Even if it's not a new set of horns it will be nice to hear a properly tuned whistle. The reservation page says November 30. |
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Post by Ollie on Nov 20, 2023 11:56:54 GMT -8
When is the QoNW back in service? I can't wait to hear the new whistle! Even if it's not a new set of horns it will be nice to hear a properly tuned whistle. The reservation page says November 29. I don’t see it on the reservation page on the 29th, is the first sailing on 29th or the 30th? |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 20, 2023 12:09:09 GMT -8
The reservation page says November 29. I don’t see it on the reservation page on the 29th, is the first sailing on 29th or the 30th? She probably headed back to Tsawwassen on November 29 but she returns on November 30. |
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Post by cbachmeier on Nov 20, 2023 23:29:57 GMT -8
What kind of refit in terms of scale would you guys consider this. I wonder how much life extension time shes got left. The 2009 refit added about 10 to 15 years of service planned for her (2024 is 15 years) so I wonder does this smaller scale refit add some more time for her since they probably wont retire her until at least 2029 at the earliest, right?
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Post by princessofvanfan on Nov 21, 2023 12:55:10 GMT -8
What kind of refit in terms of scale would you guys consider this. I wonder how much life extension time shes got left. The 2009 refit added about 10 to 15 years of service planned for her (2024 is 15 years) so I wonder does this smaller scale refit add some more time for her since they probably wont retire her until at least 2029 at the earliest, right? She needs to be kept around as long as possible! She's the last of the originals. |
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Post by cbachmeier on Nov 21, 2023 23:41:19 GMT -8
What kind of refit in terms of scale would you guys consider this. I wonder how much life extension time shes got left. The 2009 refit added about 10 to 15 years of service planned for her (2024 is 15 years) so I wonder does this smaller scale refit add some more time for her since they probably wont retire her until at least 2029 at the earliest, right? She needs to be kept around as long as possible! She's the last of the originals. I agree and it would be a dream to see that become a reality, as of now we still got at least 5+ years left with her so we got some time and hopefully more than that but that is where things are for now. |
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Post by Ollie on Nov 26, 2023 12:26:47 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster's return has been delayed to December 10.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 26, 2023 12:53:18 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster's return has been delayed to December 10. I am kinda of shocked that BC Ferries isn’t delaying the two week rest period for Queen of Alberni due only Spirit Classes vessels route 1 on Friday and Sunday. |
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 26, 2023 15:11:37 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster's return has been delayed to December 10. I am kinda of shocked that BC Ferries isn’t delaying the two week rest period for Queen of Alberni due only Spirit Classes vessels route 1 on Friday and Sunday. Tonight, you'll see the Alberni reposition to Departure Bay to replace the Coquitlam on route 2 for the week. So yes, the Alberni's refit is also being impacted. Coquitlam is having mechanical issues and has been running as a single ender |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 26, 2023 18:03:28 GMT -8
I am kinda of shocked that BC Ferries isn’t delaying the two week rest period for Queen of Alberni due only Spirit Classes vessels route 1 on Friday and Sunday. Tonight, you'll see the Alberni reposition to Departure Bay to replace the Coquitlam on route 2 for the week. So yes, the Alberni's refit is also being impacted. Coquitlam is having mechanical issues and has been running as a single ender I am surprised there is no service notice about this change because route 2 is losing capacity with Queen of Alberni. |
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Post by Ollie on Nov 28, 2023 14:21:00 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster's return has been delayed again to December 15 with the 12:00 sailing.
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Post by Ollie on Dec 10, 2023 9:03:22 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster has left Deas Dock and she is now returning to service tomorrow with a 3:30pm sailing.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 10, 2023 14:27:22 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster now has black on forward fence outside.
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Post by Ollie on Dec 10, 2023 14:31:21 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster now has black on forward fence outside. The fence above the mouth or the new fence on the bridge? |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 10, 2023 15:39:58 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster now has black on forward fence outside. The fence above the mouth or the new fence on the bridge? Both. |
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Post by Ollie on Dec 10, 2023 22:49:37 GMT -8
Why is Queen of New Westminster's sailing tomorrow 2 hours long? Did they forget to change the time from the Salish Heron, or is it really that long??
Her scheduled arrival at Swartz is 6:35pm, but the scheduled departure from Swartz is 6:00pm...
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Dec 11, 2023 14:35:36 GMT -8
Why is Queen of New Westminster's sailing tomorrow 2 hours long? Did they forget to change the time from the Salish Heron, or is it really that long??
Her scheduled arrival at Swartz is 6:35pm, but the scheduled departure from Swartz is 6:00pm...
RE: My first reply: The alert initially stated that the Heron would operate on the route thru December 11, so today's times can't accurately reflect that cause they didn't expect the NW back until tomorrow. They should be updated for the rest of the week. |
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Post by Ollie on Dec 11, 2023 14:45:34 GMT -8
I just heard her new horn... it sounds awful...
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Post by Ollie on Dec 11, 2023 17:28:07 GMT -8
The Queen of New Westminster is just arriving at Swartz Bay now from its 3:30 Tsawwassen departure. The sailing really did take 2 hours.
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Post by Charles on Dec 11, 2023 20:12:12 GMT -8
I just heard her new horn... it sounds awful... Do you have a video of it? |
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Post by Ollie on Dec 11, 2023 20:16:50 GMT -8
I just heard her new horn... it sounds awful... Do you have a video of it? I have 8 recordings that I will post later today. The pull cord soundings now sound horrible but it does use all 3 horns. |
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Post by Ollie on Dec 11, 2023 21:33:26 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster arriving at Tsawwassen Berth 4, today.
Now here is what the new horns sound like:
I prefer how it sounded before they replaced the horns, even though it wasn't sounding all 3 of the horns. I hate that new high pitched horn that starts first! And the last sounding was so loud that my ears still hurt hours afterwards!
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Post by QoNW Fan on Dec 11, 2023 21:47:54 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster arriving at Tsawwassen Berth 4, today.
Now here is what the new horns sound like:
I prefer how it sounded before they replaced the horns, even though it wasn't sounding all 3 of the horns. I hate that new high pitched horn that starts first! And the last sounding was so loud that my ears still hurt hours afterwards!
Oh good lord.. surely this video is fake, surely! This can't be.... |
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