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Post by novabus9228 on Aug 27, 2010 18:25:26 GMT -8
Re Nanaimo Transit:
I think the Classics have been Scrapped. All I know is a few months ago I noticed one of the Orions been towed from the Yard. I was on another bus at the time, Tried to take a picture but we could not get close enough for a good shot.
These buses have been in Nanaimo since brand New:
#8087, 8088, 8089,8090, 8092, 9724, 9725, 9727 Thru to 9737 and 9845, 9846, 9226-9228,
The others in the fleet I think spent some time in Victoria, Including The 9260's and 9280's that we have.
Interesting note in regard to Victoria's #9891. This bus was in Nanaimo for a very short time, I only had one ride on it, and even then It was all decked out with Victoria Advertisement on the inside.
I had to go to Vancouver to have a ride on a T-drive, West Van #909 on the 257 Express
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 29, 2010 22:18:14 GMT -8
re: Novabus9228
The GM/MCI Classics are mainly in storage at Berks Intertruck - Duncan. Others are being stored in ValleyMAX A.T.C.
Most of the '91' MCI Classics have been sold to somewhere near Regina, Saskatchewan - 944 is still in Langford as a trainer.
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Post by Nickfro on Sept 28, 2010 15:49:30 GMT -8
Link to news article (containing 2 pictures) HERE. |
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Post by novabus9228 on Oct 8, 2010 15:56:01 GMT -8
Scott, Hear is the link to the Picture of Nanaimo Transits #9225 at the Tsawwassen Terminal I mentioned Yesturday at the Woodgrove Mall. The Date was April 30, 2010 and the bus was heading back to Nanaimo on the 07:45 am Coastal Inspiration sailing. good-times.webshots.com/photo/2262750470103230436xGfpGA |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Oct 8, 2010 18:32:32 GMT -8
Scott, Hear is the link to the Picture of Nanaimo Transits #9225 at the Tsawwassen Terminal I mentioned Yesturday at the Woodgrove Mall. The Date was April 30, 2010 and the bus was heading back to Nanaimo on the 07:45 am Coastal Inspiration sailing. good-times.webshots.com/photo/2262750470103230436xGfpGAThanks for the link, John! That's something you do not see too often. |
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Post by novabus9228 on Nov 19, 2010 19:26:00 GMT -8
#9891 "Back" in Nanaimo:
I departed Woodgrove on the #90 bus at 6:24pm this evening and parked in the end NIS spot was #9891 all decked out in the New Fleet Livery. I took a Quick peek through the windows and it has New Seats.
This bus did a brief stint in Nanaimo a few years ago as I had a ride on it on route 2. I took a picture of it but don't have the time to upload it now.
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Post by novabus9228 on Nov 20, 2010 19:36:19 GMT -8
Here is the picture of #9891 I snapped last night at Woodgrove. This is a "Temporary" picture untill I can get a better one. I just purchased a new Camera last week and still learning how to use it.  Attachments:
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Post by novabus9228 on Nov 26, 2010 12:01:33 GMT -8
Another shot of #9891 at Woodgrove in Nanaimo. I rode on this bus later on and it has Cloth seats right from the front to the back, unlike #9845 and 9846. Also for a quick ride and look at the interior see this link: www.youtube.com/user/Novabus9228?feature=mhumForgive the dirty windows due to the snow. Attachments:
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Post by stvfishy on Dec 15, 2010 12:00:52 GMT -8
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Dec 30, 2010 20:52:50 GMT -8
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Post by novabus9228 on Jan 21, 2011 17:38:25 GMT -8
EX Victoria #8062 at the Downtown Nanaimo Exchange on Jan 20, 2011 Just prior to having my first ride on it. Notice the Wheelchair Ramp down. Attachments:
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Jan 25, 2011 22:02:55 GMT -8
I don't mean to take any glory away from Ferrydude's recent post, but here are some pictures of Victoria's double-decker buses:   The upper level. Notice the personal reading lights and air-blowers for each seat. Luxurious! Looking down at the ground from the bus.  A blurry shot showing how low down everything else feels from up there.  This panel contains the stop-request sign and a little camera so the driver can spy on riders from the comfort of his seat. -Posted as I listen to the Guess Who's 'Bus Rider', just by coincidence.  Great photos Luke! I just have a few questions regarding your pics: Picture 1: - What route was that bus on, because it just seems to say "DOWNTOWN" on it. Perhaps from Swartz Bay? Picture 2: - Was that little tv screen to the right (above the stairs)on during the trip? Picture 3: - What is that little gray thing just above the "stop request" and 9505 area (to the right) ?? And also, regarding the Vs and Ls, how many buses had a V or L prefix in front of the bus numbers? Last time I was there, only a handful of buses had those. |
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 26, 2011 7:49:57 GMT -8
Those are the same Scottish buses being used here for some heavily traveled routes by GOTransit. I have been saying for a while that I have wanted to sample the service in the upper front seat, but haven't got around to it. Yesterday I was downtown for an early morning meeting. I was early and sat with my Starbucks on a bench in the underground network of malls that connect all the buildings. I was in the Royal Bank building right near Union Station where surface VIA and GO Trains, intermodal with a GO Bus Terminal and the TTC Subway. A GO Train (same equipment as the Coastal in Vancouver - 10 or 12 cars) arrives from one of the 6 routes every 70 seconds in peak rush hours. Added to that is the people coming out of the subway. The flood of continuous people was mind boggling. And then clop clop clop of womens high heel and mens dress shoes on the granite floors reminded me of a parade of horses or huge herd of cows  . It goes on for about an hour and a half and is bookended by an hour or two of waves of people. Above ground on the street are similar crowds with smokers, the noise sensitive and people going to more minor buildings not connected to the underground grid. The city would grind to a halt without transit. |
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Post by hullnumbers on Jan 26, 2011 12:08:13 GMT -8
Picture 1:
- What route was that bus on, because it just seems to say "DOWNTOWN" on it. Perhaps from Swartz Bay?
Answer
The route the bus was on was probably the Swartz Bay/ Victoria run. It stops beside the legislative then turns around to head to Swartz Bay. The 70,71,72 and 73 take this route. There are other double deckers with different (such as the 4 and 50) numbers. There only used for busy areas in Victoria.
Picture 2:
- Was that little tv screen to the right (above the stairs)on during the trip?
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On my trips down to Victoria, I have never seen them turned on the TV during the trip. So for now No.
Picture 3:
- What is that little gray thing just above the "stop request" and 9505 area (to the right) ??
Answer
I believe that is a speaker where the driver can talk in case of emergancies or other stuff. One time a driver actually used it pretending to be a tour guide. It was very funny
Thats all I know and guess.
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Post by lmtengs on Jan 26, 2011 21:53:33 GMT -8
Great photos Luke! I just have a few questions regarding your pics: Picture 1: - What route was that bus on, because it just seems to say "DOWNTOWN" on it. Perhaps from Swartz Bay? Picture 2: - Was that little tv screen to the right (above the stairs)on during the trip? Picture 3: - What is that little gray thing just above the "stop request" and 9505 area (to the right) ?? And also, regarding the Vs and Ls, how many buses had a V or L prefix in front of the bus numbers? Last time I was there, only a handful of buses had those. 1: It was the route 70 express from Swartz Bay to 'Downtown', with Downtown meaning Government Street at Superior Street. All the interior photos were taken on the return trip, heading back to Swartz Bay that evening. 2: I never even noticed a TV... 3: It is a camera. I saw in the drivers cab, there was a little screen that linked to it. On the left, there is what looks like an array of LED lights. Not sure what they are used for.  It is not a speaker. The speakers are located in the ceiling of the bus, visible in the second photo of my last post, as a little dark grey circle. |
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Post by lmtengs on Feb 20, 2011 12:31:08 GMT -8
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Post by hullnumbers on Jun 23, 2011 13:14:18 GMT -8
To all who do not know and are planning trips on the Peninsulia by transit.
Starting on June 27 till sept 5 Victoria transit schedule will change.
Here are some changes that will happen
- From Swartz Bay to Victoria, 71 and 73 are eliminated
- Service from Sidney to the Victoria international Airport will have bus 88 which will be added.
- Bus 81 is every two hours from Butcharts to swartz Bay.
This is all I know.
The rest you will need to look at the transit site for more.
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Jun 23, 2011 16:01:47 GMT -8
Victoria Transit changes effective June 27, 2011: *70 Express Swartz Bay/Downtown - new stops in the Royal Oak Transit Exchange area, limited stops between there and Downtown *75 Saanichton/Downtown - less stops between Royal Oak and Downtown *71 Sidney and 73 Swartz Bay/Downtown have been eliminated, replaced by the 72 Downtown/Sidney/Swartz Bay, which has increased frequency, and provides service around Lochside, East Saanich, Royal Oak, Sidney, Swartz Bay and Downtown *82 Sidney/Saanichton has been discontinued, 81 will continue to service those areas from the Buchart Gardens and Swartz Bay *NEW ROUTES: 86 Deep Cove (service between McTavish Park and Ride and the Deep Cove area - West Saanich) 88 Sidney/Airport (service between the Victoria International Airport, McTavish Park and Ride, West Sidney and Sidney) *77 North Saanich renumbered as 85 North Saanich *80 UVic/Swartz Bay renumbered as 76X UVic/Swartz Bay Full link to these improvements: bctransit.com/regions/vic/schedules/pdf/vic-alert-2817.pdf #70 stopping procedures (must see if you are taking transit to/from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Downtown) bctransit.com/regions/vic/customeralert.cfm?alertid=2829 #75 stopping procedures (must see if you are taking transit to/from Downtown, Royal Oak and the Brentwood area) bctransit.com/regions/vic/customeralert.cfm?alertid=2830----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nickfro: The bus you saw (the Xcelsior) is a demo bus for both Coast Mountain Bus Company and West Vancouver Blue Bus. I believe you saw it on the 255 Dundarave/Capilano University via Lynn Valley. Since it is a demo bus, it hasn't been painted in Translink or WVBB colours yet, until Translink officially wants to keep this bus, and order more buses to add to their fleet. The decals pretty much tell everyone what type of bus it is. |
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Post by Blisswood on Sept 23, 2011 13:14:54 GMT -8
Interesting note in regard to Victoria's #9891. This bus was in Nanaimo for a very short time, I only had one ride on it, and even then It was all decked out with Victoria Advertisement on the inside.
9891 was one of Victoria's "Santa Buses". In order (I don't have the exact years):
1981 GMC T6H5307N #864, Orion #607, 9891, and now Hybrid NewFlyer #9106.
864 had a small bracket just below the roof at the right-front corner which was used to place a small Christmas tree, as I recall (this was a couple of decades ago).
9106 is, so far, the only NF Hybrid with the blue-and-green paint job. I've also been told it has some electrical power modifications for all the lights it carries during the 3-or-so days it's in the Santa mode.
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Post by Blisswood on Sept 23, 2011 13:26:01 GMT -8
I can get pictures of the old Urban Transit Authority long skinny bus stop sign. They were on two of the old Seaboard bus shelters. The double-arrow logo is on an orange stripe in the middle of the sign. (I don't think the "BC Transit red-white-and-blue" used the double-arrow for very long, and were probably replaced by the BC Spirit flag.) One was at the westbound Town and Country mall (now "Uptown") until a couple of years ago when it was torn down during construction of that new mall.
I saw the other one this week: still in use!! It's at the stop immediately north of Camosun College's Interurban Campus, southbound on Interurban Road.
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Post by Blisswood on Sept 23, 2011 13:46:37 GMT -8
Victoria has a new double-decker: 9528. I saw and rode it for the first time Sept. 20.
No, it's not a hybrid (although 9527 is). This is apparently the Suburban model. It ran two days this past week on a very urban run: the 21 Interurban between Camosun College and downtown. It's a short round trip (1 hour) and it goes right past the transit depot/garage.
Go upstairs and you think you're on an inter-city coach:
* Reclining seats.
* Adjustable armrests.
* Footrests too.
Major changes from earlier "deckers":
* Bell cords, not push-button. This may be a first for a Victoria double-decker.
* The pax-adjustable vents have been deleted.
* So have the individual reading lights.
* The upholstery is black with some "stars-in-the-sky" decorations.
I like what I see so far.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Dec 1, 2011 18:25:51 GMT -8
Here is a question who puts those stupid decal advertisments on some of the buses??? There is one bus here in Victoria that is totally decked out in Kool FM decals and I think it looks stupid with all those ugly decals. What happened to just having things plain just like those olympic decals on the Coastals.
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Post by Dane on Dec 1, 2011 21:08:41 GMT -8
Do you literally mean who? Or is this more like a philosophical question?
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Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Dec 1, 2011 22:39:01 GMT -8
Well who decides it?? Whoever they are advertising or BC Transit or who? I dont know was just wondering.
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Post by Dane on Dec 2, 2011 0:35:00 GMT -8
BC Transit sells block space to an advertising company, I believe it is still Lamar, and then they apply ads as companies buy the space. Typically the ads come off far later than the actual contract end date. Other then general specifications for content and size the transit agency doesn't exercise direct control.
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. It goes on for about an hour and a half and is bookended by an hour or two of waves of people. Above ground on the street are similar crowds with smokers, the noise sensitive and people going to more minor buildings not connected to the underground grid. The city would grind to a halt without transit.
