RIDE ON:
995410 on the 34 (Friendship Heights)
095342 on the 11 (Silver Spring)
095348 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
025593 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6139 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 10A (Hunting Towers)
4064 on the 83 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
4072 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4102 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4339 on the 28A (King Street Station) with a new coat of paint
4342 on the 28B (King Street Station)
4344 on the 28B (Tysons Corner)
5213 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
2315 on the 83, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2388 on the R2, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2300 on the R2 (Calverton)
One of the Reston Limousine cutaways wrapping up a run on the 8 in Silver Spring*
9803 on the J1
095010 leaving Nicholson on one of the infamous "Special Transportation" runs
* Might the fleet problem at Nicholson be the low-floor cutaways? I haven't seen any in over a week.
5578 on the 22 Hillandale
5404 Van Go
9809(She Looks Like Death) Z6 Castle Bvld
Rode 5213 on the J5 home towards white flint..nice ride but waste of bus on that route
Quote from: ir0cq09 on October 01, 2009, 06:35:05 PM
5578 on the 22 Hillandale
5404 Van Go
9809(She Looks Like Death) Z6 Castle Bvld
Rode 5213 on the J5 home towards white flint..nice ride but waste of bus on that route
Yep 9809 should've been overhauled.
6137 on the M6
6451 on the 39
4031 on the 34
2801 on a 30s route at Eastern Market
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 01, 2009, 07:26:06 PM
Quote from: ir0cq09 on October 01, 2009, 06:35:05 PM
5578 on the 22 Hillandale
5404 Van Go
9809(She Looks Like Death) Z6 Castle Bvld
Rode 5213 on the J5 home towards white flint..nice ride but waste of bus on that route
Yep 9809 should've been overhauled.
what, are you serious? that bus runs nice and strong...last I rode it anyways (which was 1-2 weeks ago)
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 01, 2009, 08:44:40 PM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 01, 2009, 07:26:06 PM
Quote from: ir0cq09 on October 01, 2009, 06:35:05 PM
5578 on the 22 Hillandale
5404 Van Go
9809(She Looks Like Death) Z6 Castle Bvld
Rode 5213 on the J5 home towards white flint..nice ride but waste of bus on that route
Yep 9809 should've been overhauled.
what, are you serious? that bus runs nice and strong...last I rode it anyways (which was 1-2 weeks ago)
Me to. I rode it on the J4 and the driver was flooring that joint.
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 01, 2009, 08:44:40 PM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 01, 2009, 07:26:06 PM
Quote from: ir0cq09 on October 01, 2009, 06:35:05 PM
5578 on the 22 Hillandale
5404 Van Go
9809(She Looks Like Death) Z6 Castle Bvld
Rode 5213 on the J5 home towards white flint..nice ride but waste of bus on that route
Yep 9809 should've been overhauled.
what, are you serious? that bus runs nice and strong...last I rode it anyways (which was 1-2 weeks ago)
Yes it runs awsome but it looks terrible. (I shouldn't talk Annex Metro Es are in mint condition themselves)
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 01, 2009, 07:26:06 PM
Quote from: ir0cq09 on October 01, 2009, 06:35:05 PM
5578 on the 22 Hillandale
5404 Van Go
9809(She Looks Like Death) Z6 Castle Bvld
Rode 5213 on the J5 home towards white flint..nice ride but waste of bus on that route
Yep 9809 should've been overhauled.
It did get rehabbed along with it's sisters about 8 years ago.
Quote from: ir0cq09 on October 01, 2009, 06:35:05 PM
5578 on the 22 Hillandale
5404 Van Go
9809(She Looks Like Death) Z6 Castle Bvld
Rode 5213 on the J5 home towards white flint..nice ride but waste of bus on that route
There always seems to be an odd J5 run that is an artic, but yes it is too much bus for a route that maybe fills 2/3 of a high floor, 3/4 of a low floor tops.
As for 5404 on the "28 - Silver Spring Downtown Dasher", when did the 28 go from being the Downtown Dasher to the VanGo? I still think there is a sign for the downtown dasher in the south entrance of Silver Spring station.
That J5 is probably an interline route and instead of pulling out another bus for it, it was blocked to do a J5 and then go to the garage. We do that all of the time. Even though it looks odd, it's cheaper than getting another operator or pulling from another route that would have a longer deadhead.
Quote from: Perry on October 01, 2009, 11:02:06 PM
That J5 is probably an interline route and instead of pulling out another bus for it, it was blocked to do a J5 and then go to the garage. We do that all of the time. Even though it looks odd, it's cheaper than getting another operator or pulling from another route that would have a longer deadhead.
Some of the J5 runs might interline, I think however there is one odd block that is solely J5 or at one point was solely J5. I think the afternoon run in question does 1.5 round trips as a J5 then turns into a Q or Y.
The 28 was called the Downtown Dasher before it was called the Van Go. I think the name change took place in either 2002 or 2003, and at about that time as well, the service was changed from being rush hour only to being all day.
RIDE ON:
095346 on the 15 (Silver Spring), this bus DOES NOT have a farebox
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 02, 2009, 10:20:49 AM
RIDE ON:
095346 on the 15 (Silver Spring), this bus DOES NOT have a farebox
Interesting! I saw this bus (and 5345) being delivered some weeks ago. That said, it's clear the Ride On's priority is to provide the service, even if it means sending out a bus without a farebox. I remember this happening also in the past with the last batch of Orion VIIs.
I saw 4056 on the D5 this AM. I know Bladensburg has a few Metro-Es now, but it's still a bit strange to see them on Bladensburg routes. Also they had 3014 doing a D5 trip on Wednesday afternoon. This was a first for me.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on October 02, 2009, 03:26:51 AM
The 28 was called the Downtown Dasher before it was called the Van Go. I think the name change took place in either 2002 or 2003, and at about that time as well, the service was changed from being rush hour only to being all day.
Seeing that there are (were?) Eldorados painted in the VanGo scheme, your guess seems about right. Interesting that there's no way for the older signs to display the "Silver Spring/VANGO - FREE" signs that all the LED signed buses can display.
And at Wayne, same thing happened with the 2008 Gilligs; I remember getting a free ride to work one morning (on a week I didn't have a pass!) because the bus hadn't had its farebox installed yet.
6379 C2 WB @ UMD
6419 F6 WB @ UMD
4043 on the M6
2227 on the 32
2230 on the 36
2626 on the B2
RIDE ON:
085745 on the 20 (Silver Spring)
015591 on the 20 (Hillandale)
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR:
9711 on the 401 (Franconia/ Springfield Metro)
9700 on the 401 (Tysons West Park Transit Center) & then on the 152
9746 on the 950 (Reston Town Center via Herndon-Monroe P&R)
7825 on the 505 (West Falls Church Metro)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
9316 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9336 on the J2 with an M block
9408 remains @ Montgomery.
9409 remains @ Montgomery.
9410 remains @ Montgomery.
9411 remains @ Montgomery.
9412 remains @ Montgomery.
9711 on the F4 (New Carrollton Station)
9825 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
4069 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
4078 on the K6 (White Oak)
4090 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
5213 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
4203 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
4306 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4339 on the 28A (Tysons Corner) with a fresh coat of paint
4342 on the 28B (Tysons Corner)
4344 on the 28A (King Street Station)
4383 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
4384 on the F6 (New Carrollton)
2048 on the 36
2069 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2078 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
2081 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
2090 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall), bus is back @ Montgomery
2161 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2203 on the E2
6011 on the P12 (Eastover)
6014 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6015 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
6018 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6024 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6026 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6030 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
6031 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
6033 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6038 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
6039 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
6103 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
6104 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
6105 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6106 on the Z6 (Burtonsville)
6148 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
6165 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
6172 on the P12 (Addison Road Station)
6177 on the F8 (Cheverly Station)
6203 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6207 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
2633 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2464 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
3925 on the M6
A freind of mine e-mailed me and said he saw a DE62LFA training at shady grove. Next time im in MoCo ill go by to check it out. And i think 45 9700 metro d's have been retired.
I got proof now. Picture and video of 5435 WITH A REAR WINDOW!!! My picture by the way.
OK 8704 is at CET and I can back up what Landoverdivision and DE42LFA said.
5435 going to CET I think
5437 at CET
8704 sitting there
9307, 9360 and 9369 at CET
An express LFA at Landover
3950 on the 34
6117 on the M6
6404 on the 36
2037 on the 32
Note: I caught a Suburban Orion V 4389 on the M6 earlier kinda odd, but its not.
6428 T18
6422 F4 and i rode i and these are the things i found on it.
(http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u341/LIL_J_558/100_2105.jpg)
(http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u341/LIL_J_558/100_2101.jpg)
Tell me. Why does Northern have to f*** every bus they got up then give them to another division. Well i dont blame it because they got the 70/71.
I agree that it is bad to see brand new buses being trashed. However, I still don't believe in depriving the rough areas of new equipment for that reason.
That doesn't really look "trashed" to me -- that looks like a mechanic moving too fast and not securing the bolt after his work...and the roach trap is a fact of life. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, and their mammas, aunts, uncles, and all their belongings, rides the bus and you never know when you'll have some extra passengers after that. I've seen people move on the bus, I mean move with boxes and trashbags full of stuff. Even at DASH, in sleepy old Alexandria, we have to have our buses exterminated monthly or so to keep the problem in check.
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 05, 2009, 02:05:46 AM
I agree that it is bad to see brand new buses being trashed. However, I still don't believe in depriving the rough areas of new equipment for that reason.
The only problem is that it literally is one route that trashes Northern's buses (do the buses that see service on the 90's take much abuse)?
Case in point: Anything that usually stays on the S's usually is in good shape.
Quote from: Scrabbleship on October 05, 2009, 09:32:10 AM
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 05, 2009, 02:05:46 AM
I agree that it is bad to see brand new buses being trashed. However, I still don't believe in depriving the rough areas of new equipment for that reason.
The only problem is that it literally is one route that trashes Northern's buses (do the buses that see service on the 90's take much abuse)?
Case in point: Anything that usually stays on the S's usually is in good shape.
Well yeah but the 90s isn't the only Northern route that gets trasehed try the 70,H8 etc Plus I've seen or an S route that has gotten trashed by little girls eating sunflower seeds spiting them on the floor just nasty.
6142 on the M6
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 05, 2009, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: Scrabbleship on October 05, 2009, 09:32:10 AM
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 05, 2009, 02:05:46 AM
I agree that it is bad to see brand new buses being trashed. However, I still don't believe in depriving the rough areas of new equipment for that reason.
The only problem is that it literally is one route that trashes Northern's buses (do the buses that see service on the 90's take much abuse)?
Case in point: Anything that usually stays on the S's usually is in good shape.
Well yeah but the 90s isn't the only Northern route that gets trasehed try the 70,H8 etc Plus I've seen or an S route that has gotten trashed by little girls eating sunflower seeds spiting them on the floor just nasty.
the thing is...people who trash the bus can be seen on ANY route...I was on 6394 on the J2 last month, and people in the back who were eating peanuts were stupid enough to leave peanut shells all over the floor (not to mention, the guy reeks of not taking a shower for over a month). The point is, moving buses away from Northern does not mean that the buses are immune from being trashed.
RIDE ON:
975409, with the -paint scheme that can never, ever, ever be changed at any time-, on the 1
995415 on the 28 (Silver Spring Downtown Dasher)
995416 on the 22 (Hillandale)
075203 on the 8 (Wheaton)
055937 on the 48 (Rockville)
055829 on the 48 (Wheaton)
045931 on the 48 (Rockville)
045932 on the 54 (Lakeforest)
965555 on the 54 (Lakeforest) & then on the 58 (Shady Grove)
055933 on the 54 (Rockville)
055934 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095335 on the 5 (Twinbrook)
095336 on the 5 (Silver Spring)
095349 on the 47 (Bethesda)
095337 on the 5 (Twinbrook)
095315 on the 5 (Silver Spring)
METROBUS:
From which garage does 6110 operate out of?
6139 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
From which garage does 9307 operate out of?
4349 on the 10A (Hunting Towers)
9711 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
9819 on the C8 (College Park Station)
9828 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
4060 on the X2 (Minnesota Avenue Station)
4231 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4391 on the P12 (Addison Road Station)
From which garage does 3914 operate out of?
2013 on the P12 (Eastover)
2120 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2620 on the 23A (Tysons Corner Westpark)
2716 on the 23A (Crystal City)
2721 on the 38B (Farragut Square)
2821 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2307 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2421 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
2315 on the R2 (Calverton), freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
As seen in Jereme's pictures, 6422 is now a Landover bus along with 6421.
9489 and 9492 are now retired.
Forgot to mention
3914 a Western bus was driver training on Pennslvannia Avenue this morning at 8:30
4053 on the V5
4026 operating a replacement M6
Note: These 2 Metro Es need to be overhauled they look like they've been at Northern.
RIDE ON:
095331 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
095340 on the 10 (Hillandale)
095343 on the 20 (Silver Spring)
015591 on the 20 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6139 on the NH1
6107 on the NH1
4231 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
9411 remains @ Montgomery.
9768 remains @ Montgomery.
9819 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
9828 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4067 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4075 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4097 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4098 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4099 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4100 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4103 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2004 on the F4 (New Carrollton Station)
2067 on the 1A (Vienna Station)
2068 on the 2B (Ballston Station)
2075 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
2087 on the C8 (College Park Station)
2097 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
2098 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
2099 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
2100 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2103 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2112 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6019 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6024 on the T2
6101 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6112 on the NH1
2411 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2320 on the R2 (Calverton)
6139 on the P99 Shuttle
4398 on the A31
6392 on the 36
6413 on the F6
2355 on the U2
2455 on the V9
5221,5202,5241,5240 All on the X2 at the same time
5403 on the R2
5422 on the U8
3947 on the W8
6395 on the 92
2207 on the 32
3942 on the W2
3944 on the M2
2217 on the 64
2229 on the E4
4010,4016, and 6123 All on the M6 at the same time.
2411 on the W4
Note: Now confirmed 6320, 6420-6423 have all moved to Landover.
6329 F6 @ UMD
later seen on the F4 LF59 block @ E-W/Balt
6324 T18 LT40? @ RI & SD Ave
RIDE ON:
005819 on the 48 (Rockville)
055823 on the 46 (Montgomery College Rockville)
055828 on the 46 (Medical Center)
055830 on the 59 (Montgomery Village)
055935 on the 59 (Rockville)
055936 on the 54 (Lakeforest)
055937 on the 56 (Rockville)
055938 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095338 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
995411 on the 10 (Hillandale)
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR:
9768 on the 401 (Franconia/ Springfield Metro)
9711 on the 401 (Tysons West Park Transit Center)
9714 on the 425; that bus is now a North County bus
9750 on the 950 (Reston Town Center via Herndon-Monroe P&R)
7768 on the 505 (West Falls Church Metro)
METROBUS:
6139 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9378 remains @ Landover.
9385 remains @ Landover.
9411 remains @ Montgomery.
9711 on the F4 (New Carrollton Station)
9768 remains @ Montgomery.
4072 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
4077 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4078 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
4087 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4091 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
4099 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
4100 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4103 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
4304 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
4303 remains @ Northern.
4306 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery & is no longer wrapped in the Hersheypark ad.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2072 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2073 on the 28T
2077 on the C8 (College Park Station)
2078 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
2087 on the C8 (College Park Station)
2091 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
2099 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
2100 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2103 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2124 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2131 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
2139 on the 70 & is now wrapped in the Adobe ad
6010 on the R12 (New Carrollton Station)
6019 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6024 on the K6 (White Oak)
6026 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6030 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
6038 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6103 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station)
6105 on the Z6 (Burtonsville)
6151 on the F6 (Silver Spring Station)
6208 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
6417 on the F4 with an L block
2320 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
2321 on the 80, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
4388 on the T18
6428 on the F13
9488 on the A12
Quote from: DE42LFA on October 08, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
4388 on the T18
6428 on the F13
9488 on the A12
4388 on the T18? It was on the V5 this morning.
yeah i knew something was up because i never saw orion V's on some route's. Like i saw a B30 bus on the 84. And yesterday i caught 2 Orion V's on the F4 which is odd.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 08, 2009, 06:32:43 PM
Quote from: DE42LFA on October 08, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
4388 on the T18
6428 on the F13
9488 on the A12
4388 on the T18? It was on the V5 this morning.
How is that possible. Bburg does the V5.
Quote from: 79MetroExtraMD on October 08, 2009, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 08, 2009, 06:32:43 PM
Quote from: DE42LFA on October 08, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
4388 on the T18
6428 on the F13
9488 on the A12
4388 on the T18? It was on the V5 this morning.
How is that possible. Bburg does the V5.
Annex and Bladensburg do the V5 in the morning.
RIDE ON:
095342 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
995411 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6139 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
9378 remains @ Landover.
9385 remains @ Landover.
9409 remains @ Montgomery.
9411 remains @ Montgomery.
9804 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
9823 on the J4 (Bethesda Station)
9830 on the J4 (College Park Station)
4071 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4078 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
4242 on the 2C
4258 on the 2C
4260 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
2071 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2073 on the 28T
2078 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
2110 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2124 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6038 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6189 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
6208 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
2607 on the 38B (Ballston Station)
2567 on the 23A (Tysons Corner Westpark)
2676 on the REX (Fort Belvoir)
2679 on the REX (King Street Station)
2543 on the 38B (Farragut Square)
3024 on the 3B (Falls Church Sta)
2424 on the 86 (Calverton)
2342 on the 86 (Calverton & then to Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2319 on the 86 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
5403 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2370 on the 86 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2318 on the P6 (Anacostia Station)
2372 on the D8 (Washington Hospital Center)
2443 on the D8 (Union Sta)
2321 on the 80 (Kennedy Center), freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2403 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2343 on the R2 (Calverton)
6320 LF90 F6 WB @ UMD
6378 C2 WB @ UMD
RIDE ON:
055937 on the 48 (Rockville)
055938 on the 54 (Lakeforest)
055939 on the 56 (Lakeforest)
055940 on the 59 (Montgomery Village)
055941 on the 59 (Rockville)
055942 on the 56 (Rockville)
055943 on the 54 (Rockville)
055944 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095345 on the 20 (Silver Spring)
075313 on the 20 (Hillandale)
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR:
9768 on the 401 (Franconia/ Springfield Metro)
9701 on the 401 (Tysons West Park Transit Center)
9711 on the 401 (Franconia/ Springfield Metro)
9730 on the 950 (Reston Town Center via Herndon-Monroe P&R)
7819 on the 505 (West Falls Church Metro)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9353 on the P12 (Eastover)
9378 remains @ Landover.
9385 remains @ Landover.
9409 remains @ Montgomery.
9411 remains @ Montgomery.
9701 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
9711 on the P12 (Addison Road Station)
9730 on the F1 (Cheverly Station) & then on the F8 (Langley Park)
9768 remains @ Montgomery.
4073 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
4211 on the 2C (Ballston Station)
4231 on the 2B (Ballston Station)
4242 on the 2B (Fair Oaks Mall)
4258 is @ West Ox (formerly Arlington). 4260 is @ Northern. We need to find 4259.
4266 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
4273 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
4274 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
4277 on the 70 (Archives)
4278 on the 70 (Silver Spring Station)
4282 on the 70 (Half & O SW)
4284 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
4293 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
4297 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
4299 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
4300 on the 70 (Silver Spring Station)
4304 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4303 remains @ Northern.
4306 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
Is 4307 still @ Northern?
4308 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4350 on the 28B (Tysons Corner) & is no longer wrapped in the Zeitgeist is German ad
4367 on the 28B (King Street Station)
4375 on the 28A (Tysons corner)
4376 on the 28A (King Street Station)
4378 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
4379 is currently @ CET.
4380 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
4381 on the T18 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
4328 on the F8 (Langley Park)
4383 on the R12 (Deanwood Station)
4384 on the F6 (New Carrollton)
4386 on the P17
4384 is now @ Landover. 4386 is now @ Annex. We need to find 4385.
2026 on the 2C
2032 on the 2B (Fair Oaks Mall)
2057 on the 32
2073 on the 28T
2110 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2120 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2124 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2131 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2139 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
2166-2174 are now Northern buses.
2176 on the 32 (Southern Avenue Station)
2174 is now @ Northern. 2176 remains @ Western. We need to find 2175.
2202 on the 36 & is now wrapped in the Boost Mobile ad
6103 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station)
6104 on the K6 (White Oak)
6105 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6106 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
6165 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6166 on the F4 (New Carrollton Station)
6178 on the F8 (Cheverly Station)
6179 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
6189 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6202 on the K6 (White Oak)
6208 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6210 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6211 on the C8 (College Park Station)
6140-6178: LANDOVER
6179-6217 (except 6212): MONTGOMERY
6326 parked @ New Carrollton with an L block
6392 on the 36
6393 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6394 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
6395 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
6452 on the 31
2543 on the 38B (Ballston Station)
2592 on the 3B (Falls Church Sta)
2610 on the 3B (Rosslyn Station)
2601 on the 38B (Farragut Square)
2343 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2313 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 09, 2009, 10:50:40 PM
6140-6178: LANDOVER
6179-6217 (except 6212): MONTGOMERY
Dude, if you're going to post this info as often you do, I'd expect that you'd get it correct. 6212-6217 left Montgomery months ago.
from yesterday:
9701 on the B30
4390 on the B25
4391 not in service @ New Carrollton
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 10, 2009, 01:14:51 AM
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 09, 2009, 10:50:40 PM
6140-6178: LANDOVER
6179-6217 (except 6212): MONTGOMERY
Dude, if you're going to post this info as often you do, I'd expect that you'd get it correct. 6212-6217 left Montgomery months ago.
And 6101-6106 have been at Montgomery since before I left for Israel in June.
4378, 4380-4384 LANDOVER
6312, 6314?, 6322-6326, 6328-6329, 6410-6423 LANDOVER
Quote from: LandoverDivision on October 10, 2009, 09:48:11 PM
4378, 4380-4384 LANDOVER
6312, 6314, 6320, 6322-6326, 6328-6329, 6410-6423 LANDOVER
fixed
Quote from: LandoverDivision on October 10, 2009, 09:48:11 PM
4378, 4380-4384 LANDOVER
6312, 6314?, 6322-6326, 6328-6329, 6410-6423 LANDOVER
You might as well add 4379 too.
as for Montgomery's DE42LFAs:
6376, 6378, 6379, 6390, 6393, 6394
Interesting Sunday sighting. With six B30 Orion Vs, 2006 and 2011 were doing the B30.
Quote from: WES on October 11, 2009, 11:04:45 PM
Interesting Sunday sighting. With six B30 Orion Vs, 2006 and 2011 were doing the B30.
A few weeks ago, I saw a D40LFR doing a B30 run on the B-W Parkway. Someone else saw 60-BRT(!!) doing a run on there too.
I think Landover might have let a couple do shuttle work. I know I saw Western's Express LFA's, the 60-BRT's, Neos, and some Orion V's and LFR's of unknown depot doing the work this afternoon.
Nothing like letting a bus with luggage racks help out with a bus bridge!
RIDE ON:
045921 on the 48 (Rockville)
045922 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095323 on the 5 (Twinbrook)
5367 on the 5 (Silver Spring)
Do U know Y these Gillig Phantoms will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER B crushed?
095331 on the 9 (Wheaton)
015587 on the 9 (Silver Spring)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9304 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9361 remains @ Landover.
4076 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
4079 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
4204 on the 70 (Archives)
4232 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
4266 on the 70 (Silver Spring Station)
4280 on the S2 & is now wrapped in the Adobe ad
4293 on the 70 & is now wrapped in the Adobe ad
4294 on the 70 & is now wrapped in the Adobe ad
4308 on the C8 with malfunctioning destination signs
4309 on the 28A (King Street Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2017 on the F8 (Langley Park)
2076 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
2079 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
2121 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2137 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
2162 on the H8 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2179 on the 42 & is now wrapped in the Adobe ad
2203 on the 32
6012 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6014 on the F8 (Cheverly Station)
6103 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station) & then on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
6106 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
2620 remains @ FMR.
2709 on the 28A (King Street Station)
2712 on the 23A (Tysons Corner Westpark)
2724 on the 23A (Crystal City)
2391 on the R2 (Calverton)
2311 on the P6 & then on the R2, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2442 on the R2, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2328 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
2821 on the R3 (Ft Totten)
2820 on the R2 (Ft Totten) & then on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2355 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
2410 on the R4 (Highview)
2306 on the R2 (Calverton)
2316 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2384 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2367 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2332 on the 83 (Rhode Island Avenue Station) & then on the R2 (Calverton)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
What's up with the bold on 6101-06 at Montgomery, they've been there now for a couple of months, no need to bold them anymore. Of course I am talking to a brick wall, so nevermind.
Those Gilligs will be crushed, by a crusher at NIMCO. :D
Quote from: WES on October 13, 2009, 12:12:52 PM
What's up with the bold on 6101-06 at Montgomery, they've been there now for a couple of months, no need to bold them anymore. Of course I am talking to a brick wall, so nevermind.
Those Gilligs will be crushed, by a crusher at NIMCO. :D
Quote from: WES on October 13, 2009, 12:12:52 PM
What's up with the bold on 6101-06 at Montgomery, they've been there now for a couple of months, no need to bold them anymore. Of course I am talking to a brick wall, so nevermind.
Those Gilligs will be crushed, by a crusher at NIMCO. :D
I meant ORANGE crushed!
WHOA, calm down princess, that crush thing was a joke, saw that funny haha emoticon (sp?) at the end.
With that said those Gilligs will be crushed at NIMCO or with some other crusher.
And also could we PLEASE stop with the bolding of 6101-06 being at Montgomery.
Only observe of the day was seeing a crushed 9378 rolling down I-95/I495.
RIDE ON:
095331 on the 10 (Twinbrook), this bus DOES NOT have a farebox
095338 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
995411 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9351 remains @ Montgomery.
9810 on the J4 (College Park Station)
9830 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4063 on the 86 (Calverton)
4076 on the K6 (White Oak)
4079 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4083 on the Z6 (Burtonsville)
4090 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
4101 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4308 on the C8 with malfunctioning destination signs
4309 on the 28A (King Street Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2063 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2076 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station) & then on the K6 (Ft Totten)
2079 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
2083 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station)
2101 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2139 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6002 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6101 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6106 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station)
6201 on the K6 (White Oak)
6329 on the F6 (New Carrollton)
6375 on the Y7 (Silver Spring Station) with an M block
2618 on the 86 (Calverton)
2636 on the 83 (Cherry Hill)
2637 remains @ FMR.
2532 on the 38B (Farragut Square)
5405 on the R2 (Calverton)
5411 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2332 on the R2 (Calverton)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 14, 2009, 10:19:07 AM
Quote from: WES on October 13, 2009, 12:12:52 PM
What's up with the bold on 6101-06 at Montgomery, they've been there now for a couple of months, no need to bold them anymore. Of course I am talking to a brick wall, so nevermind.
Those Gilligs will be crushed, by a crusher at NIMCO. :D
Quote from: WES on October 13, 2009, 12:12:52 PM
What's up with the bold on 6101-06 at Montgomery, they've been there now for a couple of months, no need to bold them anymore. Of course I am talking to a brick wall, so nevermind.
Those Gilligs will be crushed, by a crusher at NIMCO. :D
I meant ORANGE crushed!
he's just joking lol
anyways, didn't you email Ride-On about the orange crushing a while ago? if i remember correctly, you forwarded me the email and the response from them was that they simply didn't have the money to replace all the old signs, either that or they just don't wanna spend the money, and I don't blame them, because as long as the signs work, then they're fine
and btw can you please stop bolding 6101-6106 being at Montgomery routes and 4052-4065 being on Bladensburg routes? they have been where they are for a while now, it's no news to anyone anymore
There is a reason why I have to bold 6101-6106... This is being done to further avoid confusion between these buses that came over from Annex & these buses (6179-6211) that Montgomery already has!
And the only new bus sighting of the day so far is a little further up this page (bolded in red).
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 14, 2009, 10:32:20 AM
There is a reason why I have to bold 6101-6106... This is being done to further avoid confusion between these buses that came over from Annex & these buses (6179-6211) that Montgomery already has!
but everyone in this site knows that by now, it's something that everyone has gotten used to
...plus, it saves you time from bolding stuff
The Helldorados are back on the road in Ride On land; saw a bunch of them on Nicholson's routes including the VanGo. No sign of the Champions though, 2 weeks and counting.
And in the LFA's getting around department: 6390 on the J4 and 6394 on the J5.
Saw 5714 this morning with no ads on it. Made me think of the good old days when Ride On buses didn't have exterior ads
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 14, 2009, 10:32:20 AM
There is a reason why I have to bold 6101-6106... This is being done to further avoid confusion between these buses that came over from Annex & these buses (6179-6211) that Montgomery already has!
That may be so, but in my opinion, it would probably cause confusion. Perhaps you should include a key to your posts in bold, red etc.
It used to be that Ride-On only had ad's INSIDE the buses & they were for County Run services ONLY.
Those were the days. . . but I also remember when you could LEGALLY smoke on the DC Transit buses and those drivers also made change!
Back on topic 6119 on the M6 nothing new.
4103 and an unidentified 9300 series Metro-B on the J9 yesterday during the PM rush hour.
RIDE ON:
005810 on the 48 (Rockville)
055829 on the 55 (Germantown Trans Ctr)
055830 on the 55 (Rockville)
055833 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095342 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
995411 on the 10 (Hillandale)
Do U know Y these Gillig Phantoms will NEVER B crushed?
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR:
9768 on the 401 (Franconia/ Springfield Metro)
9711 on the 401 (Tysons West Park Transit Center)
9714 on the 950 (Reston Town Center via Herndon-Monroe P&R)
7768 on the 505 (West Falls Church Metro)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (King Street Station)
9341 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
9345 remains @ Landover.
9481 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9768 remains @ Montgomery.
9829 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
9830 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
9833 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
4071 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4073 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
4078 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4090 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4304 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
4303 remains @ Northern.
4305 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
Is 4307 still @ Northern?
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4379 on the F8 (Langley Park) with an L block
2071 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2073 on the 2B (Ballston Station)
2078 on the C8 (College Park Station)
2090 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
2106 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2144 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2172 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2173 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6026 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
6194 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
6197 on the K6 (White Oak)
6209 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6326 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6375 on the Y7 (Silver Spring Station) with an M block
5421 on the R2 (Calverton)
5422 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2442 on the 86 (Calverton) & then on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
6107 on the M6 (PM70) nothing new
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 16, 2009, 10:21:59 AM
RIDE ON:
005810 on the 48 (Rockville)
055829 on the 55 (Germantown Trans Ctr)
055830 on the 55 (Rockville)
055833 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095342 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
995411 on the 10 (Hillandale)
Do U know Y these Gillig Phantoms will NEVER B crushed?
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR:
9768 on the 401 (Franconia/ Springfield Metro)
9711 on the 401 (Tysons West Park Transit Center)
9714 on the 950 (Reston Town Center via Herndon-Monroe P&R)
7768 on the 505 (West Falls Church Metro)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (King Street Station)
9341 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
9345 remains @ Landover.
9481 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9768 remains @ Montgomery.
9829 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
9830 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
9833 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
4071 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4073 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
4078 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4090 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4304 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
4303 remains @ Northern.
4305 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
Is 4307 still @ Northern?
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4379 on the F8 (Langley Park) with an L block
2071 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2073 on the 2B (Ballston Station)
2078 on the C8 (College Park Station)
2090 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
2106 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2144 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2172 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2173 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6026 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
6194 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
6197 on the K6 (White Oak)
6209 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6326 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6375 on the Y7 (Silver Spring Station) with an M block
5421 on the R2 (Calverton)
5422 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2442 on the 86 (Calverton) & then on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
ChrisF 4307 is retired i think it was burnt look on this pic I found.
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so that's where 4307 is...when did this happen? poor 4307...
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 16, 2009, 03:44:48 PM
so that's where 4307 is...when did this happen? poor 4307...
I bet this was the same fate 4058 suffered.
Let's see if I got this right:
6144-6178 LANDOVER
6107-6139, 6212-6217 ANNEX
6179-6211 MONTGOMERY
6312, 6314, 6320-6326, 6328-6329, 6410-6423 LANDOVER
6375-6379, 6393-6394 MONTGOMERY (I think)
4046-4051 are at CET
9489 and 9492 are now retired
3762-3766 NORTHERN (I think)
3751-3759 (I think) WEST OX
Quote from: LandoverDivision on October 17, 2009, 04:15:06 AM
Let's see if I got this right:
6144-6178 LANDOVER
6107-6139, 6212-6217 ANNEX
6179-6211 MONTGOMERY
6312, 6314, 6320-6326, 6328-6329, 6410-6423 LANDOVER
6375-6379, 6393-6394 MONTGOMERY (I think)
4046-4051 are at CET
9489 and 9492 are now retired
3762-3766 NORTHERN (I think)
3751-3759 (I think) WEST OX
corrections:
6140-6143 are Annex
6375-6379 are at Montgomery, but there's no confirmation about 6377 yet
3760 is the highest at West Ox so far, as for 3761, that's still unknown for now, but that's definitely one of the borderline buses
From yesterday:
Ride-On
5333 and 5349 on the 34
5410, with the paint scheme that can never, ever, ever be changed at ANY time, on the 32 (Woodrock)
5411 on the 30
5413 on the 96
5416 on the 30
So far, it is still unknown if 5406, 5409, 5412, and 5415 are at Nicholson yet, if they are, then Nicholson will have all the 5400s
WMATA
2079 on the J9 (then J7 on the way back)
6206, 6207, 6209, 6210 remain at Montgomery, seen on J7/J9
that's pretty much it, I was only in Bethesda yesterday
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 17, 2009, 10:50:51 AM
Quote from: LandoverDivision on October 17, 2009, 04:15:06 AM
Let's see if I got this right:
6144-6178 LANDOVER
6107-6139, 6212-6217 ANNEX
6179-6211 MONTGOMERY
6312, 6314, 6320-6326, 6328-6329, 6410-6423 LANDOVER
6375-6379, 6393-6394 MONTGOMERY (I think)
4046-4051 are at CET
9489 and 9492 are now retired
3762-3766 NORTHERN (I think)
3751-3759 (I think) WEST OX
corrections:
6140-6143 are Annex
6375-6379 are at Montgomery, but there's no confirmation about 6377 yet
3760 is the highest at West Ox so far, as for 3761, that's still unknown for now, but that's definitely one of the borderline buses
I knew about 6140-6143 but forgot to note it again. And how did I know 6377 wasn't there yet. It's probably going to end up there anyways. 3761 is going to end up going to Ox maybe.
Ok George I need you on this one and anyone else who knows
4388 and 4389 went from Landover to Royal then Annex?
4396-4398 went from Montgomery to Royal then Annex?
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 17, 2009, 01:37:02 PM
Ok George I need you on this one and anyone else who knows
4388 and 4389 went from Landover to Royal then Annex?
4396-4398 went from Montgomery to Royal then Annex?
the suburban Orion Vs are tricky, they have moved a lot recently, but here's my breakdown:
4388-4389 - originally at Annex? (not sure)
4396-4412 - originally at Montgomery
later...(around 2005-2006, give or take)
4388-4389 remains at Annex
4396-4401 remains at Montgomery
4402-4412 moves to Annex
then from that time until today...
4400-4401 moves to Annex
Montgomery's 4390s went to Arlington for a week or 2 then came back to Montgomery
4389 has been spotted on Landover routes, 4388 remains at Annex
Southeast division closes
the rest of Montgomery's 4390s move to either Annex and/or Royal (after SE closes and Royal begins to help out Annex with W13, P17, etc routes)
some of Annex's 4400s move to Royal
today...
4388-4389 are Landover now I think, not sure
4396-4412 are at Annex, not sure if Royal still has some or if they help out with Oxon Hill routes anymore
but like I said, I'm not sure, and it's hard to keep track since they moved a lot
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 17, 2009, 02:00:17 PM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 17, 2009, 01:37:02 PM
Ok George I need you on this one and anyone else who knows
4388 and 4389 went from Landover to Royal then Annex?
4396-4398 went from Montgomery to Royal then Annex?
the suburban Orion Vs are tricky, they have moved a lot recently, but here's my breakdown:
4388-4389 - originally at Annex? (not sure)
4396-4412 - originally at Montgomery
later...(around 2005-2006, give or take)
4388-4389 remains at Annex
4396-4401 remains at Montgomery
4402-4412 moves to Annex
then from that time until today...
4400-4401 moves to Annex
Montgomery's 4390s went to Arlington for a week or 2 then came back to Montgomery
4389 has been spotted on Landover routes, 4388 remains at Annex
Southeast division closes
the rest of Montgomery's 4390s move to either Annex and/or Royal (after SE closes and Royal begins to help out Annex with W13, P17, etc routes)
some of Annex's 4400s move to Royal
today...
4388-4389 are Landover now I think, not sure
4396-4412 are at Annex, not sure if Royal still has some or if they help out with Oxon Hill routes anymore
but like I said, I'm not sure, and it's hard to keep track since they moved a lot
George,
Did you leave 4390-4395 off since those are B30 units? The B30 has only existed for about 6 years or so, those buses had a history before then but I couldn't tell you where they were prior to the B30 service starting (obviously we know where they have been since).
Also, as a N.B., 4400 and up were originally the SmartMover buses, though someone may need to correct me on the lower limit of that range.
I remember those 4390's that are on the B30, which I think has been around since at least 2001, in Arlington. I rode on one on the 38B years ago.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on October 17, 2009, 02:37:55 PM
George,
Did you leave 4390-4395 off since those are B30 units? The B30 has only existed for about 6 years or so, those buses had a history before then but I couldn't tell you where they were prior to the B30 service starting (obviously we know where they have been since).
Also, as a N.B., 4400 and up were originally the SmartMover buses, though someone may need to correct me on the lower limit of that range.
I didn't even realize that, I thought the B30 has been around longer than that, I was assuming that 4390-4395 were at Landover their whole lives.
But like I said, I'm not completely sure when it comes to the past, I just gave my best estimates.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on October 17, 2009, 02:37:55 PM
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 17, 2009, 02:00:17 PM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 17, 2009, 01:37:02 PM
Ok George I need you on this one and anyone else who knows
4388 and 4389 went from Landover to Royal then Annex?
4396-4398 went from Montgomery to Royal then Annex?
the suburban Orion Vs are tricky, they have moved a lot recently, but here's my breakdown:
4388-4389 - originally at Annex? (not sure)
4396-4412 - originally at Montgomery
later...(around 2005-2006, give or take)
4388-4389 remains at Annex
4396-4401 remains at Montgomery
4402-4412 moves to Annex
then from that time until today...
4400-4401 moves to Annex
Montgomery's 4390s went to Arlington for a week or 2 then came back to Montgomery
4389 has been spotted on Landover routes, 4388 remains at Annex
Southeast division closes
the rest of Montgomery's 4390s move to either Annex and/or Royal (after SE closes and Royal begins to help out Annex with W13, P17, etc routes)
some of Annex's 4400s move to Royal
today...
4388-4389 are Landover now I think, not sure
4396-4412 are at Annex, not sure if Royal still has some or if they help out with Oxon Hill routes anymore
but like I said, I'm not sure, and it's hard to keep track since they moved a lot
George,
Did you leave 4390-4395 off since those are B30 units? The B30 has only existed for about 6 years or so, those buses had a history before then but I couldn't tell you where they were prior to the B30 service starting (obviously we know where they have been since).
Also, as a N.B., 4400 and up were originally the SmartMover buses, though someone may need to correct me on the lower limit of that range.
I remember when the SmartMover buses still had the lettering over the windows, but I'm not sure of the numbers either. I do remember it was the 4400s, but I don't know if it was all of them or not.
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 17, 2009, 06:41:21 PM
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on October 17, 2009, 02:37:55 PM
George,
Did you leave 4390-4395 off since those are B30 units? The B30 has only existed for about 6 years or so, those buses had a history before then but I couldn't tell you where they were prior to the B30 service starting (obviously we know where they have been since).
Also, as a N.B., 4400 and up were originally the SmartMover buses, though someone may need to correct me on the lower limit of that range.
I didn't even realize that, I thought the B30 has been around longer than that, I was assuming that 4390-4395 were at Landover their whole lives.
But like I said, I'm not completely sure when it comes to the past, I just gave my best estimates.
Agreed! ...and I cannot remember where 4390-4395 were prior to the B30 startup. Although it's quite possible that Four Mile had them, I can't remember those buses being there. I'm thinking this is when FMR had 9830-9835 which was probably enough since this was prior to 5A service to IAD. I don't remember if FMR ever had 4390-4395 (or any of the 43/4400 suburbans), so I'd guess that the B30 buses were at the Annex and/or Royal.
Wayne never curse the Annex ;D those airport buses never been at the Annex unless they were Original suburban seated buses before the B30.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 17, 2009, 09:12:45 PM
Wayne never curse the Annex ;D those airport buses never been at the Annex unless they were Original suburban seated buses before the B30.
The luggage racks were only installed when the B30 began service.
I'm inclined to say they only moved to Landover when the B30 started up, but I couldn't take a guess as to where they came from.
I haven't seen a 4400 in awhile, but perhaps the outline of the woman wrap that was on some of the windows is still visible.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on October 18, 2009, 01:36:03 AM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 17, 2009, 09:12:45 PM
Wayne never curse the Annex ;D those airport buses never been at the Annex unless they were Original suburban seated buses before the B30.
The luggage racks were only installed when the B30 began service.
I'm inclined to say they only moved to Landover when the B30 started up, but I couldn't take a guess as to where they came from.
I haven't seen a 4400 in awhile, but perhaps the outline of the woman wrap that was on some of the windows is still visible.
No the 4400s are just plain buses never seen a women outline on them when they were at the Annex.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 18, 2009, 09:43:11 AM
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on October 18, 2009, 01:36:03 AM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 17, 2009, 09:12:45 PM
Wayne never curse the Annex ;D those airport buses never been at the Annex unless they were Original suburban seated buses before the B30.
The luggage racks were only installed when the B30 began service.
I'm inclined to say they only moved to Landover when the B30 started up, but I couldn't take a guess as to where they came from.
I haven't seen a 4400 in awhile, but perhaps the outline of the woman wrap that was on some of the windows is still visible.
No the 4400s are just plain buses never seen a women outline on them when they were at the Annex.
Yes, because the SmartMover branding was removed from 4400s long before they left Montgomery. Also any traces of it would've gone away when those buses went though rehab.
That reminds me: anyone have pictures of these buses when they had the branding? I sure don't...
Here are two photos of I have of Smartmover buses:
(http://www.orenstransitpage.com/otpdccars/dc97orionv9.jpg)
(http://www.orenstransitpage.com/otpdccars/dc97orionv13.jpg)
Hey everyone, hope all is well
Today on the B30
6170, 6034, 2006 what's up with that seen all of the with in the last half hour
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on October 18, 2009, 12:12:52 PM
Here are two photos of I have of Smartmover buses:
(http://www.orenstransitpage.com/otpdccars/dc97orionv9.jpg)
(http://www.orenstransitpage.com/otpdccars/dc97orionv13.jpg)
Those are some of my fondest memories of the '97/'98 Orion Vs, except those horrible Vultron signs. The original wheels were also cool.
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 18, 2009, 12:58:22 PM
Hey everyone, hope all is well
Today on the B30
6170, 6034, 2006 what's up with that seen all of the with in the last half hour
really? 6034 is a Montgomery bus (or at least it was, if Landover took it)
Quick question, have there been non B30 buses on the B30 all week?
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 18, 2009, 04:06:55 PM
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 18, 2009, 12:58:22 PM
Hey everyone, hope all is well
Today on the B30
6170, 6034, 2006 what's up with that seen all of the with in the last half hour
really? 6034 is a Montgomery bus (or at least it was, if Landover took it)
6034 is Landover? those theives and I've seen non airport buses on the B30.
Anybody reply what's going on with the B30 buses they might finally be getting replaced with the new coaches, now 4380 LG12 and 6152 LG11 is on the B30 right now...... More drama to come .... What might be happening they are striping the old buses of there seats and putting them on the new buses ....anybody wanna bet that's what is going on?
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 18, 2009, 06:03:18 PM
Anybody reply what's going on with the B30 buses they might finally being replaced with the new coaches now 4380 LG12 and 6152 LG11 is on the B30 right now...... More drama to come .... What might be happening they are striping the old buses of there seats and putting them on the new buses ....anybody wanna bet that's what is going on?
I hope so but all I can say is that Landover might be resting all the airport buses.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 18, 2009, 06:15:09 PM
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 18, 2009, 06:03:18 PM
Anybody reply what's going on with the B30 buses they might finally being replaced with the new coaches now 4380 LG12 and 6152 LG11 is on the B30 right now...... More drama to come .... What might be happening they are striping the old buses of there seats and putting them on the new buses ....anybody wanna bet that's what is going on?
I hope so but all I can say is that Landover might be resting all the airport buses.
Yes. Ive been seeing alot of B30 buses on regular routes lately since the month stare ted. Even this morning i saw a B30 bus on the F4 this morning. Unless the new 63/6400's are getting the suburban treatment or some B30 buses are broken down and are in for repairs.
Right right well when that happen Annex we are going to send them with you down there lol, but one thing I am going to miss about the 4390's they had speed like hell on 295. 4394 was the best one it use to hit a clear 90 going up and down.
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 18, 2009, 06:22:25 PM
Right right well when that happen Annex we are going to send them with you down there lol, but one thing I am going to miss about the 4390's they had speed like hell on 295. 4394 was the best one it use to hit a clear 90 going up and down.
Ah yes send them here so they can strip them and put new seats in them lol, but for now it looks like they're staying at Landover but perhaps the Blade can take the B30 and put the 60BRTs on that route.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 18, 2009, 09:50:22 PM
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 18, 2009, 06:22:25 PM
Right right well when that happen Annex we are going to send them with you down there lol, but one thing I am going to miss about the 4390's they had speed like hell on 295. 4394 was the best one it use to hit a clear 90 going up and down.
Ah yes send them here so they can strip them and put new seats in them lol, but for now it looks like they're staying at Landover but perhaps the Blade can take the B30 and put the 60BRTs on that route.
The B30 only gets busy at certain times of the year (Thanksgiving). That's the main times when they'll put the tics on the B30 to support the capacity. Other than that, it runs pretty well even with a good load.
In that case, the 5A is the one that really does need the artics...since most of the passengers are commuters trying to get to and from work from Herndon/Monroe Park and Ride
...but if that's the case, then there will be a lot of complications, such as the fact that the tics are all painted in the local scheme (not that it really matters but to some people it might), and where the 2700s will go, and the fact that only Bladensburg can receive FMR's buses...
that comes to my next possible solution, move some 2700s to Bladensburg for use on the B30...I know Landover does B30 but that can be changed. That's just an idea though...
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 18, 2009, 09:50:22 PM
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 18, 2009, 06:22:25 PM
Right right well when that happen Annex we are going to send them with you down there lol, but one thing I am going to miss about the 4390's they had speed like hell on 295. 4394 was the best one it use to hit a clear 90 going up and down.
Ah yes send them here so they can strip them and put new seats in them lol, but for now it looks like they're staying at Landover but perhaps the Blade can take the B30 and put the 60BRTs on that route.
I think an order of about 15-20 suburban seated, luggage rack-equipped clean diesel or hybrid buses would be a good idea for an exclusive fleet primarily for the 5A and B30.
Oh, I rode 4380 on the last B30 last night and saw 4379 broken down at the Southwest terminal stop at BWI.
RIDE ON:
095348 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
095316 on the 10 (Hillandale)
095345 on the 20 (Silver Spring)
075309 on the 20 (Hillandale)
095337 on the 5 (Twinbrook)
095747 on the 5 (Silver Spring)
095349 on the 41 (Glenmont) & then on the 26 (Montgomery Mall)
945360 on the 26 (Glenmont)
METROBUS:
From which garage does 6110 operate out of?
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28B (Tysons Corner)
9805 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
9810 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4075 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
4076 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
4201 on the 70 (Silver Spring Station) with an N block
4305 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
4307 is gone?
4308 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2010 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
2114 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2130 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2156 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6014 on the F8 (Langley Park)
6015 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
6023 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
6025 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
6029 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
6033 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
6036 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
6103 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
6105 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6106 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6139 on the NH1
6189 on the K6 (White Oak)
6205 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6378 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6390 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6454 on the E2
2600 on the 38B (Ballston Station)
2618 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2707 on the 23A (Tysons Corner Westpark)
2703 on the 23A (Crystal City)
2821 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2823 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
2817 on the R4 (Highview)
2320 on the 86 (Calverton)
2384 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2301 on the R2 (Calverton)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
2661 on the 16Y
6110 & 6139 on the P99 Shuttle that makes 4 weeks straight
4026 on the W4
6420 on the T18
6423 on the F6
6042 on the T16
6417 on the F4
6322 on the R12
9366 on the 84
2434 on the B2
2449 on the P2
3014 on the B9
3764 & 3167 on the H8
2326 on the P6
2819 on the X2
2635 on the 80
2225 on the 36
2387on the 32
4028 on the 34
4207 on the M6
3927 on the M2
4208 & 4209 awaiting overhauling at the Bladensburg Division
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 19, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
6103 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
6105 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6106 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
really Christopher? I thought we acknowledged the fact that every one knows that those buses are Montgomery buses, since months ago
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 19, 2009, 06:30:00 PM
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 19, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
6103 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
6105 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6106 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
really Christopher? I thought we acknowledged the fact that every one knows that those buses are Montgomery buses, since months ago
Yes and 6110 is Annex and its been on the shuttle for 4 week straight alnog with 6139, and 9310 is retired.
3765 and 3769 on the G2
9488 on the F8, then the F13
9377 on the F1
9382 on the F8
CONFIRMED: 6375-6379 are at Montgomery spotted 6377 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6379 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
Spotted 2438 and 5420 (Which said 4 MINNESOTA AVENUE STATION) on Annapolis Road and Edmonston Road.
RIDE ON:
005810 on the 48 (Rockville)
055948 on the 54 (Lakeforest)
055949 on the 54 (Rockville)
055950 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095331 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
095325 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6110 on the NH1
6139 on the NH1
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4364 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9351 remains @ Montgomery.
9352 remains @ Montgomery.
9353 on the F4 (New Carrollton Station)
9387 remains @ Montgomery & is now crushed.
9805 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
9809 on the J4 (College Park Station)
9819 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
9827 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
9830 on the J4 (Bethesda Station)
4068 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
4074 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station) & then on the C8 (College Park Station)
4075 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
4076 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
4079 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4097 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
4304 on the J9
4303 remains @ Northern.
4305 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4306 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4307 is gone?
4308 on the C8 (College Park Station), bus is still wrapped in the Maryland Energy ad
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2068 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2074 on the 2B (Fair Oaks Mall)
2075 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
2076 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
2078 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
2079 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station) & then on the T2 (Friendship Heights)
2097 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
2114 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2176 on the 32
6034 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6102 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6157 on the F4 (New Carrollton Station)
6180 on the C8 (White Flint Station) & then on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6322 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6375 on the K6 (White Oak)
2618 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2817 on the R2 (Calverton)
2364 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
6458 on the J9 this morning. I didn't notice if it had suburban seating.
RIDE ON:
995805 on the 48 (Rockville)
005809 on the 55 (Germantown Trans Ctr)
005819 on the 59 (Montgomery Village)
005821 on the 54 (Lakeforest)
055827 on the 56 (Lakeforest)
055830 on the 56 (Rockville)
035900 on the 54 (Rockville)
055951 on the 59 (Rockville)
055952 on the 55 (Rockville)
055953 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095327 on the 49 (Rockville) & then on the 47 (Bethesda)
095338 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
095347 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9361 remains @ Landover.
9821 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
9830 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
4071 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4077 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4078 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4080 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
4084 on the K6 (White Oak)
4091 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
4097 on the K6 (White Oak)
4102 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4101 on the J4 (College Park Station)
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
2071 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2074 on the 2B (Fair Oaks Mall)
2077 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
2078 on the C8 (Whtie Flint Station)
2080 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
2084 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
2091 on the K6 (White Oak)
2102 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2163, with these ugly-looking destination signs, on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6017 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6023 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6035 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6106 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station) & later on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6183 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6206 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station)
6210 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
2624 on the 86 (Calverton)
2627 on the 86 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2636 on the 83 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2637 remains @ FMR.
2685 on the REX (King Street Station)
3014 on the 86 (Calverton)
2417 on the 86, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2334 on the R3, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2823 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
RIDE ON NOTES:
CONFIRMED: All of the 2009 40' Gillig Advantage hybrid buses are numbered 5315-5349.
METROBUS NOTES:
In recent months, we have noticed that we are seeing more 40-footers on the H8, a Northern-operated route. All of Northern's 30-foot Orion Vs have moved to either Annex, Landover or Western.
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 21, 2009, 09:00:10 AM
6458 on the J9 this morning. I didn't notice if it had suburban seating.
Heh...I knew it, I knew the upper 6450s and 6460s would go to Montgomery or Landover. Now the question is whether or not they have suburban seating. My guess is that it does.
I forgot to mention, yesterday morning I saw 6378 on the J7
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 21, 2009, 10:39:29 AM
RIDE ON:
995805 on the 48 (Rockville)
005809 on the 55 (Germantown Trans Ctr)
005819 on the 59 (Montgomery Village)
005821 on the 54 (Lakeforest)
055827 on the 56 (Lakeforest)
055830 on the 56 (Rockville)
035900 on the 54 (Rockville)
055951 on the 59 (Rockville)
055952 on the 55 (Rockville)
055953 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095327 on the 49 (Rockville) & then on the 47 (Bethesda)
095338 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
095347 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9361 remains @ Landover.
9821 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
9830 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
4071 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4077 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4078 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4080 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
4084 on the K6 (White Oak)
4091 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
4097 on the K6 (White Oak)
4102 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4101 on the J4 (College Park Station)
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
2071 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2074 on the 2B (Fair Oaks Mall)
2077 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
2078 on the C8 (Whtie Flint Station)
2080 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
2084 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
2091 on the K6 (White Oak)
2102 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2163, with these ugly-looking destination signs, on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6017 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6023 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6035 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6106 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station) & later on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6183 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6206 on the Z6 (Silver Spring Station)
6210 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
2624 on the 86 (Calverton)
2627 on the 86 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2636 on the 83 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2637 remains @ FMR.
2685 on the REX (King Street Station)
3014 on the 86 (Calverton)
2417 on the 86, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2334 on the R3, freshly rehabbed & repainted in silver/red
2823 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
RIDE ON NOTES:
CONFIRMED: All of the 2009 40' Gillig Advantage hybrid buses are numbered 5315-5349.
METROBUS NOTES:
In recent months, we have noticed that we are seeing more 40-footers on the H8, a Northern-operated route. All of Northern's 30-foot Orion Vs have moved to either Annex, Landover or Western.
How late are u Northern's 30ft Orion Vs are at western except 3924 which has been at the Annex for months now like since last year and as for the H8 yes 40fts and the new DE37LFA all operate on that routes.
One more thing 4018, 4020, 4022 and 4022 are sitting at Landover possibly awaiting retirement.
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 21, 2009, 10:39:29 AM
METROBUS NOTES:
In recent months, we have noticed that we are seeing more 40-footers on the H8, a Northern-operated route. All of Northern's 30-foot Orion Vs have moved to either Annex, Landover or Western.
Wow really? Dude 40 footers have been on the H8 for the longest. Here at Landover we only have 3900-3907. The rest are at Western and Annex.
Ok today
DASH 98 on the AT5
WMATA
6121 on the M6
2609 on the 38B
3757 Laying over at Ballston
2579 on the 25A
2599 on the 21A
4386 on the 10A
4362 on the 13A
4370 on the 13B looks like Royal does the 13's again
2024 on the H12
4391 deadheading to Landover from Naylor Road Station (And the B30 doesnt need artics?!!!???!!!)
2007 on the F14
4027 on the 34
THE BUS
63160 on Route 32
3763 H8 NH83 @ RI
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 21, 2009, 08:14:01 PM
4386 on the 10A
really??? wow, the 4380s like to move around a lot...let's see, Royal has up to 4377, Landover has 4378-4384, 4385 is unknown to my knowledge, 4386 now at Royal again I guess, and 4387 at Annex last I saw it.
4387 is at southern it was on no.#39 to POTOMAC PARK.
Quote from: metrodriver on October 22, 2009, 12:04:17 AM
4387 is at southern it was on no.#39 to POTOMAC PARK.
39 is a Western route...unless Annex and maybe Bladensburg run some trips, but that's something beyond my knowledge
My bad yall I meant to say 4368 and the 39 is ALL western now.
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 21, 2009, 09:55:44 PM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 21, 2009, 08:14:01 PM
4386 on the 10A
really??? wow, the 4380s like to move around a lot...let's see, Royal has up to 4377, Landover has 4378-4384, 4385 is unknown to my knowledge, 4386 now at Royal again I guess, and 4387 at Annex last I saw it.
Ok my mistake 4378-4384 is at Landover and 4385-4389 is at the Annex I meant to say 4368 on the 10A I got it mixed up.
RIDE ON:
095342 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
995411 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6107 on the NH1
4020 is no longer @ Annex.
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9390 on the C8 (White Flint Station) with an M block
9834 on the J4 (Bethesda Station)
4074 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4097 on the K6 (White Oak)
4101 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2023 on the F6 (Silver Spring Station)
2074 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2092 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
2097 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
2101 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
6204 on the K6 (White Oak)
2636 on the 83 (Cherry Hill)
2637 remains @ FMR.
3010 on the 86 (Calverton)
2817 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
OTHER BUS NOTES:
University of Maryland (College Park) Shuttle UM's 35' Gillig Advantage buses are now displaying new banners on the top sides of buses. The following examples read:
* SHELL ON WHEELS
* RUN RABBIT RUN
* MORE TURTLE IN THE TANK
If you are in Prince Georges' County - more specifically College Park - be on the lookout for the 35' Gillig Advantage buses that have the new banner ads.
2540 in a new bus wrap and another Bburg Orion VII.
Some from today,
9400 on the B31
9306 on the B22
9364 (with orange signs) on the A12
9488 on the F13
9357, 9374 were seen also but routes are unknown, I forgot.
WMATA
9396 on the F4
4286 on the S9
4233 on the 38B (mid day West Ox run I believe, no idea why though)
6441 on the D6 (must be a PM Western run)
9351 and 9406 on the J4
4101 on the J4 - I rode this from Silver Spring to Bethesda, this baby runs NICE, I hope it doesn't go soon
An unknown express 6400 at Silver Spring, leaving the station on Colesville Rd with a route number on the back, but it was too far for me to see, I guess it was a Z line route.
6456 on the J7 then J9, this bus does NOT have suburban seating, but it DOES have the newer signs like 2815-2817 and 2665 have.
that's all I have for now, more sightings to come later, and pics
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 22, 2009, 09:19:04 PM
WMATA
9396 on the F4
4286 on the S9
4233 on the 38B (mid day West Ox run I believe, no idea why though)
6441 on the D6 (must be a PM Western run)
9351 and 9406 on the J4
4101 on the J4 - I rode this from Silver Spring to Bethesda, this baby runs NICE, I hope it doesn't go soon
An unknown express 6400 at Silver Spring, leaving the station on Colesville Rd with a route number on the back, but it was too far for me to see, I guess it was a Z line route.
6456 on the J7 then J9, this bus does NOT have suburban seating, but it DOES have the newer signs like 2815-2817 and 2665 have.
that's all I have for now, more sightings to come later, and pics
6441 on the D6. I guess Western has a few rush hour blocks on that line.
I figured those express buses wouldn't have suburban seating.
Quote from: 79MetroExtraMD on October 22, 2009, 09:23:11 PM
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 22, 2009, 09:19:04 PM
WMATA
9396 on the F4
4286 on the S9
4233 on the 38B (mid day West Ox run I believe, no idea why though)
6441 on the D6 (must be a PM Western run)
9351 and 9406 on the J4
4101 on the J4 - I rode this from Silver Spring to Bethesda, this baby runs NICE, I hope it doesn't go soon
An unknown express 6400 at Silver Spring, leaving the station on Colesville Rd with a route number on the back, but it was too far for me to see, I guess it was a Z line route.
6456 on the J7 then J9, this bus does NOT have suburban seating, but it DOES have the newer signs like 2815-2817 and 2665 have.
that's all I have for now, more sightings to come later, and pics
6441 on the D6. I guess Western has a few rush hour blocks on that line.
I figured those express buses wouldn't have suburban seating.
yeah Western always did some D6 runs in the PM rush
and who knows, maybe 6458 and up are suburbans, but we have yet to find out. it makes sense if 6456 was regular seating because 6457 has been in service at Western for a couple months, and we would have known by now whether or not 6455 and 6456 (the missing links at the time) are suburbans.
Be on the lookout for a new series of natural gas ads; saw 2501 and another Orion VII moments ago with a full body, blue and green "thank you natural gas for cleaner air" wraps...they look to be from the same group that did the others.
Pics are in the obs photo thread
RIDE ON:
095349 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
965390 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
4396 on the NH1
4020 is no longer @ Annex.
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9351 remains @ Montgomery.
9361 remains @ Landover.
9387 remains @ Montgomery & is now crushed with orange destination signs.
9406 remains @ Montgomery.
4092 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2076 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
2131 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2165 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6020 on the K6 (Ft Totten) with malfunctioning, blacked-out destination signs
6039 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6102 on the C8 (College Park Station)
6104 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6202 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6204 on the K6 (White Oak)
6205 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6210 on the Z6 (Burtonsville)
2814 on the 83 (Rhode Island Avenue Station) & then on the 86 (Calverton)
2347 on the 86 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2394 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2390 on the R2 (Calverton)
2364 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 23, 2009, 10:31:07 AM
RIDE ON:
095349 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
965390 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
4396 on the NH1
4020 is no longer @ Annex.
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9351 remains @ Montgomery.
9361 remains @ Landover.
9387 remains @ Montgomery & is now crushed with orange destination signs.
9406 remains @ Montgomery.
4092 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2076 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
2131 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2165 on the S4 (Silver Spring Station)
6020 on the K6 (Ft Totten) with malfunctioning, blacked-out destination signs
6039 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6102 on the C8 (College Park Station)
6104 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6202 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6204 on the K6 (White Oak)
6205 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6210 on the Z6 (Burtonsville)
2814 on the 83 (Rhode Island Avenue Station) & then on the 86 (Calverton)
2347 on the 86 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2394 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2390 on the R2 (Calverton)
2364 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
OK - Now I have to ask. After several times of people asking you to stop listing your sightings of 6101-6106 in boldface, since they've been at Montgomery for several months... You stated that you needed to do this to reduce confusion (I still don't understand) with 6179-6211. You also listed a DE42LFA in red which you said was to indicate the bus was newly transferred. Now in this post you have 2814 in blue. If boldface is to eliminate confusion with like buses, red is to indicate recently moved buses... Please tell me what does the blue mean?
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 23, 2009, 06:49:06 PM
OK - Now I have to ask. After several times of people asking you to stop listing your sightings of 6101-6106 in boldface, since they've been at Montgomery for several months... You stated that you needed to do this to reduce confusion (I still don't understand) with 6179-6211. You also listed a DE42LFA in red which you said was to indicate the bus was newly transferred. Now in this post you have 2814 in blue. If boldface is to eliminate confusion with like buses, red is to indicate recently moved buses... Please tell me what does the blue mean?
the colors of red and blue simply mean whether they are painted in the new local or express schemes...the normal black font means they are in the older scheme.
Now Christopher, believe me when I say this: EVERYONE knows that 6101-6106 is at Montgomery now, it's is NOT NEWS, it's been like this for MONTHS now, same with 4052-4065 being at Bladensburg
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 23, 2009, 06:52:28 PM
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 23, 2009, 06:49:06 PM
OK - Now I have to ask. After several times of people asking you to stop listing your sightings of 6101-6106 in boldface, since they've been at Montgomery for several months... You stated that you needed to do this to reduce confusion (I still don't understand) with 6179-6211. You also listed a DE42LFA in red which you said was to indicate the bus was newly transferred. Now in this post you have 2814 in blue. If boldface is to eliminate confusion with like buses, red is to indicate recently moved buses... Please tell me what does the blue mean?
the colors of red and blue simply mean whether they are painted in the new local or express schemes...the normal black font means they are in the older scheme.
That's what I (and any logical person would think) thought, but the quote below is his explanation which is why I ask the question today.
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 14, 2009, 10:32:20 AM
There is a reason why I have to bold 6101-6106... This is being done to further avoid confusion between these buses that came over from Annex & these buses (6179-6211) that Montgomery already has!
And the only new bus sighting of the day so far is a little further up this page (bolded in red).
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 23, 2009, 07:30:07 PM
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 23, 2009, 06:52:28 PM
Quote from: WayneNYC on October 23, 2009, 06:49:06 PM
OK - Now I have to ask. After several times of people asking you to stop listing your sightings of 6101-6106 in boldface, since they've been at Montgomery for several months... You stated that you needed to do this to reduce confusion (I still don't understand) with 6179-6211. You also listed a DE42LFA in red which you said was to indicate the bus was newly transferred. Now in this post you have 2814 in blue. If boldface is to eliminate confusion with like buses, red is to indicate recently moved buses... Please tell me what does the blue mean?
the colors of red and blue simply mean whether they are painted in the new local or express schemes...the normal black font means they are in the older scheme.
That's what I (and any logical person would think) thought, but the quote below is his explanation which is why I ask the question today.
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 14, 2009, 10:32:20 AM
There is a reason why I have to bold 6101-6106... This is being done to further avoid confusion between these buses that came over from Annex & these buses (6179-6211) that Montgomery already has!
And the only new bus sighting of the day so far is a little further up this page (bolded in red).
I wouldn't waste my breath. Just goes in one ear and out the other no matter how many times we tell him.
Quote from: Antozilla on October 23, 2009, 09:52:40 AM
Pics are in the obs photo thread
Guess I'm late then. 2523 wrapped.
Quote from: 79MetroExtraMD on October 23, 2009, 07:32:53 PM
I wouldn't waste my breath. Just goes in one ear and out the other no matter how many times we tell him.
If it continues to be a problem, I could always disable colors altogether...
Be on the lookout for PRTC buses in Tysons Corner soon. They are starting a new route as part of the HOT Lane construction along the Beltway. Glad I put those headers in there a couple of years ago before I left!! I am curious about their beginning point in Woodbridge but I guess they wanted to try and capture some of the VRE crowd from Fredericksburg, which makes some sense. It's too bad the bus won't have any other connectivity with other routes except at the 123 commuter lot.
Quote from: Perry on October 24, 2009, 12:29:57 PM
Be on the lookout for PRTC buses in Tysons Corner soon. They are starting a new route as part of the HOT Lane construction along the Beltway. Glad I put those headers in there a couple of years ago before I left!! I am curious about their beginning point in Woodbridge but I guess they wanted to try and capture some of the VRE crowd from Fredericksburg, which makes some sense. It's too bad the bus won't have any other connectivity with other routes except at the 123 commuter lot.
I think they should have started it at the Transit Center to provide better connectivity. I did see something a while back about a Tysons route.
Ok all I know is
6454,6456,6456,6457,6458,6459 and 6460 are at Montgomey
and 6354 has entered service at the Western
3762 on the G3
3769 on the G2
RIDE ON:
055834 on the 48 (Rockville)
055954 on the 54 (Lakeforest)
055955 on the 56 (Lakeforest)
055956 on the 56 (Rockville)
055957 on the 54 (Rockville)
095339 on the 20 (Silver Spring)
095347 on the 47 (Rockville)
085745 on the 20 (Silver Spring)
095344 on the 20 (Hillandale)
095345 on the 5 (Twinbrook)
065300 on the 5 (Silver Spring)
METROBUS:
4037 on the NH1
6110 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (King Street Station)
9351 remains @ Montgomery.
9352 remains @ Montgomery.
9361 remains @ Landover.
9366 remains @ Landover.
9382 remains @ Landover.
9385 remains @ Landover.
9387 remains @ Montgomery.
9390 remains @ Montgomery.
9409 remains @ Montgomery.
9820 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
4074 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4089 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4236 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
4319 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remians @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2009 on the F4 (New Carrollton Station)
2089 on the C8 (College Park Station)
2109 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2154 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
6020 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6023 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6034 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6101 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
6109 on the NH1
6182 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
6187 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
6192 on the C8 (College park Station)
6197 on the K6 (White Oak)
6199 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
6201 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6377 on the K6 (White Oak)
6380-6389 are currently Western buses. Will they move to Montgomery soon?
3027 on the 3B (Falls Church Sta)
2351 on the R2 (Calverton)
5421 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2824 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2311 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 26, 2009, 10:58:07 AM
6101 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
Proved my point. In one ear and out the other.
Quote from: 79MetroExtraMD on October 26, 2009, 12:34:15 PM
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 26, 2009, 10:58:07 AM
6101 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
Proved my point. In one ear and out the other.
I know right what is he talking about? anyway can anyone explain
3768 on the S2 saw it today caught me and Brandon off guard. Got pics on my phone for proof.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 26, 2009, 07:22:48 PM
Quote from: 79MetroExtraMD on October 26, 2009, 12:34:15 PM
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 26, 2009, 10:58:07 AM
6101 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
Proved my point. In one ear and out the other.
What is he talking about? anyway can anyone explain 3768 on the S2 saw it today caught me and Brandon off guard. Got pics on my phone for proof.
My guess is that it was the only bus available at the time. Bad decision. Imagine a 35ft bus on the 8 line here in Baltimore. Gives me the chills just thinking about. One thing I learned from riding the S2 is that it always need a 40ft or higher bus.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 26, 2009, 07:22:48 PM
I know right what is he talking about? anyway can anyone explain 3768 on the S2 saw it today caught me and Brandon off guard. Got pics on my phone for proof.
this is what I was afraid would happen...the S line is absolutely no place for a 3700 to snoop around, as well as the 70s line
was this during any peak hours?
2501, 2593, 2608, and 2729 all wrapped. 2729's wrap is all green.
3768 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
6311 on the F1 (Cheverly Station)
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 26, 2009, 07:22:48 PM
Quote from: 79MetroExtraMD on October 26, 2009, 12:34:15 PM
Quote from: ChristopherF on October 26, 2009, 10:58:07 AM
6101 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
Proved my point. In one ear and out the other.
I know right what is he talking about? anyway can anyone explain 3768 on the S2 saw it today caught me and Brandon off guard. Got pics on my phone for proof.
Can't say I'm suprised. Sort of reminds me of the two times I rode 5168 & 5169 on the F4 during rush hour. Also we should keep in mind that it's possible that 3768 was covering for another bus that may have broken down, had an accident etc.
Better they send out a 30 foot bus than nothing at all.
I once saw a 3900 on the N4 during rush hour that was SRO. Also, I think someone here once said they saw a jam loaded Orion II on the even 30s.
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 27, 2009, 12:15:46 AM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 26, 2009, 07:22:48 PM
I know right what is he talking about? anyway can anyone explain 3768 on the S2 saw it today caught me and Brandon off guard. Got pics on my phone for proof.
this is what I was afraid would happen...the S line is absolutely no place for a 3700 to snoop around, as well as the 70s line
was this during any peak hours?
During rush hour.I have a better question why is Northern and West Ox getting 37LFA's? I thought Western and Bladensburg was getting them?
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 27, 2009, 07:15:38 AM
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 27, 2009, 12:15:46 AM
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 26, 2009, 07:22:48 PM
I know right what is he talking about? anyway can anyone explain 3768 on the S2 saw it today caught me and Brandon off guard. Got pics on my phone for proof.
this is what I was afraid would happen...the S line is absolutely no place for a 3700 to snoop around, as well as the 70s line
was this during any peak hours?
During rush hour.I have a better question why is Northern and West Ox getting 37LFA's? I thought Western and Bladensburg was getting them?
Maybe that was just a rumor or Western and Bburg will get them later. Either way, the 3700s are very suitable on the H8 and G2 in my opinion.
Does anyone know how many of these buses WMATA is getting? the highest I've seen so far is 3769
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on October 27, 2009, 07:29:55 AM
Does anyone know how many of these buses WMATA is getting? the highest I've seen so far is 3769
According to this, http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/board_of_directors/board_docs/031308_C.BusProcurement.pdf, 20 of them will be delivered.
Ok Update
6349 in service and 8 62LFAs and the Last 37LFA 3770 is at CET.
2628 is finally back in service.
RIDE ON:
095331 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
075309 on the 10 (Hillandale)
095338 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
995411 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6139 on the NH1
6107 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9330 on the R2 (Calverton)
9352 remains @ Montgomery.
4067 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4071 on the C8 (College Park Station)
4074 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
4078 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
5214 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
5230 on the X2 (Minnesota Avenue Station)
4206 on the 2C
4236 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
4274 on the 70 (Half & O SW)
4304 on the K6 (White Oak)
4303 remains @ Northern.
4319 on the 28A (King Street Station)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2009 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
2016 on the F8 (Langley Park)
2043 on the E2
2055 on the E2
2067 on the 2B (Ballston Station)
2074 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2078 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
2098 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
2141 on the 70 (Silver Spring Station)
2194 on the E2 & is now wrapped in the Adobe ad
6104 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
6105 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
6150 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
6184 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6205 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6392 on the C2 (Wheaton Station) with an M block
2713 on the 23A (Crystal City)
2717 on the 9A (Pentagon) & then on the 23A (Tysons Corner Westpark)
2824 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2316 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
2421 on the R4 (Highview)
2309 on the R3 (Ft Totten)
2329 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2417 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2411 on the R2 (Calverton)
So 6392 has moved to montgomery huh? I am not surprised and 4206 is an Annex bus its been here for months now and isn't 5230 retired I haven't seen that bus since 2007.
Quote from: Annex4421 on October 28, 2009, 04:51:09 PM
So 6392 has moved to montgomery huh? I am not surprised and 4206 is an Annex bus its been here for months now and isn't 5230 retired I haven't seen that bus since 2007.
I believe 5234 is the one that's retired...as well as the other two numberless 5200 series artics sitting at Montgomery (I believe they are 5201 and 5216 but I'm not 100% sure)
RIDE ON:
965396 on the 6
975409, with the -paint scheme that can never, ever, ever be changed at any time-, on the 6
075291 on the 8 (Silver Spring)
085742 on the 9 (Silver Spring)
095342 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
095317 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6139 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
9304 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9316 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9829 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
4074 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
5206 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
5209 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
5213 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
5214 on the Y7 (Silver Spring Station)
4291 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4354 on the 28A (King Street Station)
4382 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
2059 on the 2B (Ballston Station)
2074 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2078 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
2081 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
2116 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2119 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
6011 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6027 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6029 on the C8 (College Park Station)
6038 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
6050 on the R12 (New Carrollton Station)
6103 on the L8 (Friendship Heights Station)
6102 on the C2 (Wheaton Station)
6106 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
6107 on the NH1
6119 on the W4
6160 on the F8 (Langley Park)
6166 on the 84 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
6177 on the F8 (Langley Park)
6204 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6205 on the K6 (Ft Totten)
6211 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
6140-6178: LANDOVER
6179-6217: MONTGOMERY
6324 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
6354 on the 36 (Friendship Heights Station)
6367 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station) with an M block
2576 on the 38B (Ballston Station)
2717 on the 38B (Farragut Square)
2438 on the R2 (Calverton)
2447 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2354 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2317 on the R2 (Calverton)
I haven't spotted any Landover 9700's in a long time so i suggest you get your camera's,sound recorder's, and batteries and other things ready because they're on the road to heaven (or have already arrived there).
DE62LFA's expected to enter service next week they are 10 total and 5 thats ready to go so get ur Camera's and be on the lookout.
3904 R12 @ Greenbelt
RIDE ON:
055829 on the 48 (Rockville)
055957 on the 48 (Wheaton)
095349 on the 10 (Twinbrook)
095348 on the 10 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6139 on the NH1
4020 on the NH1
4349 on the 28A (King Street Station)
9304 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9340 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9345 remains @ Landover.
9406 remains @ Montgomery.
9409 remains @ Montgomery.
9822 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
9829 on the C8 (College Park Station)
9830 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
4067 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
4068 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4074 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
4081 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
4099 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station) & then on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
5206 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
5209 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
5213 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
5214 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
4289 on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
4384 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
2067 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2074 on the 2B (Ballston Station)
2076 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
2081 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
2085 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
2097 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station)
2099 on the Y8 (Silver Spring Station), on the C4 (PG Plaza Station) & then on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
2191 on the 32 (Southern Avenue Station)
6044 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6102 on the J2 (Montgomery Mall)
6103 on the L8 (Friendship Heights Station) & then on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
6104 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
6179 on the J2 (Silver Spring Station)
6211 on the J9 (Lakeforest)
6140-6178: LANDOVER
6179-6217: MONTGOMERY
6377 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
6385 on the Z line with an M block
6386 on the Z2 with an M block
CONFIRMED: 6392 is now a Montgomery bus; seen on the Z line last night
2593 on the REX (Fort Belvoir)
2674 on the REX (King Street Station)
2618 on the R2 (Calverton & then to Ft Totten)
2348 on the R2 (Calverton)
3007 on the R4 (Brookland Station)
2825 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
Did some much needed shopping yesterday at white flint mall.. So I left H and M and drove around where the shoppers is to get a glimpse of Montgomery Division from the sidewalk I counted 11 9800 series with there numbers gone and 5 9700 series (knew there were 9800 cuz if the dual tailpipe) and 9817 was there along with 4100..So I'm assuming the back wall at Montgomery is the deadline..? I also counted 4 metro D's in the area with all the other revenue buses. 978XX was on the S2 yesterday also headed downtown
9387 on the J5, complete with franken-LED signs.
2816 on the 8 to MT Rainer but was actually on the 83 or 86. With the block B777.
Hello,
Today I was over at CET today and I saw the New tics, I was shocked as hell I saw that window on the back on that tic I was like O YEA ...... I couldnt belive that ordered them like that I cant wait to see them on the street ........ Can anyone get pics of them please and post
What garage are they going to operate from do anyone know?
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 30, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
Hello,
Today I was over at CET today and I saw the New tics, I was shocked as hell I saw that window on the back on that tic I was like O YEA ...... I couldnt belive that ordered them like that I cant wait to see them on the street ........ Can anyone get pics of them please and post
What garage are they going to operate from do anyone know?
Here is a thread i made that has pics of them. http://forums.dctransit.info/index.php?topic=1033.msg10339#msg10339
The new tics will operate out of Montgomery and Northern and maybe west ox because that's what an operator told us. They may be in service next week so be prepared.
And now, my very last observations for October & this will be the very last time I will ever, ever, ever ask a question about a specific bus:
RIDE ON:
985578 on the 30 (Medical Center)
005820 on the 55 (Germanton Trans Ctr)
055822 on the 48 (Rockville)
055829 on the 46 (Montgomery College Rockville)
055830 on the 46 (Medical Center)
085726 on the 46 (Medical Center)
085727 on the 48 (Wheaton)
085745 on the 20 (Silver Spring)
965384 on the 20 (Hillandale)
METROBUS:
6110 on the NH1
IS 9310 STILL @ CET?
4349 on the 28A (King Street Station)
9304 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9340 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
9342 on the F8 (Langley Park)
9345 remains @ landover.
9350 on the T18 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
9352 remains @ Montgomery.
9378 remains @ Landover.
9385 remains @ Landover.
9396 on the F4 (New Carrollton)
9406 remains @ Montgomery.
9409 remains @ Montgomery.
9820 on the Z8 (Silver Spring Station)
4068 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
4077 on the C4 (Twinbrook Station)
4104 on the C4 (PG Plaza Station)
5244 on the X2 (Minnesota Avenue Station)
4249 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
4258 on the 28T
4260 on the 70 (Archives)
4258 is @ West Ox (formerly Arlington). 4260 is @ Northern. We need to find 4259.
4306 on the Z8 (Briggs Chaney Park & Ride)
4307 is gone.
4308 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
4309 on the 28A (Tysons Corner)
4319 on the 1B
4322 remains @ Montgomery.
4323 remains @ Montgomery.
4324 remains @ Montgomery.
4325 remains @ Montgomery.
4326 remains @ Montgomery.
4327 remains @ Montgomery.
4328 remains @ Montgomery.
4329 remains @ Montgomery.
4330 remains @ Montgomery.
2017 on the 84 (New Carrollton Station)
2045 on the 32 (Southern Avenue Station)
2068 on the 1A (Ballston Station)
2069 on the 2B (Fair Oaks Mall)
2104 on the S4 (Federal Triangle)
2163, with these ugly destination signs, on the S2 (Federal Triangle)
2174 on the S2 (Silver Spring Station)
2176 on the E2
2174 is @ Northern. 2176 is @ Western. We need to find 2175.
2199 on the 36 (Friendship Heights)
6012 on the F4 (Silver Spring Station)
6017 on the C8 (College Park Station)
6023 on the Q2 (Silver Spring Station)
6026 on the C2 (Greenbelt Center)
6033 on the Q2 (Shady Grove Station)
6104 on the K6 (White Oak)
6209 on the C8 (White Flint Station)
6211 on the C8 (College Park Station)
6140-6178: LANDOVER
6179-6217: MONTGOMERY
6375 on the Y8 (Montgomery Gen Hospital)
CONFIRMED: 6385 & 6386 are now Montgomery buses.
2616 on the 86 (Calverton)
2615 remains @ FMR.
2636 on the 86 (Rhode Island Avenue Station)
2637 remains @ FMR.
5406 on the R2 (Calverton)
5410 on the R2 (Ft Totten)
2389 on the R4 (Brookland Station) with "5106" displayed in route destination signs
2821 on the 80 (Kennedy Center)
2343 on the 80 (Ft Totten)
Yesterday:
5395 and 5409 on the 45
it looks like the movement of Gilligs to Nicholson is spreading into the 5300s
Quote from: DE42LFA on October 30, 2009, 09:27:35 PM
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 30, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
Hello,
Today I was over at CET today and I saw the New tics, I was shocked as hell I saw that window on the back on that tic I was like O YEA ...... I couldnt belive that ordered them like that I cant wait to see them on the street ........ Can anyone get pics of them please and post
What garage are they going to operate from do anyone know?
Here is a thread i made that has pics of them. http://forums.dctransit.info/index.php?topic=1033.msg10339#msg10339
The new tics will operate out of Montgomery and Northern and maybe west ox because that's what an operator told us. They may be in service next week so be prepared.
The way it's going at WMATA I won't believe it till I see it. Montgomery definitely, but anywhere else is possible that can support them.
Speculation was that Western, Bladensburg would get the DE37LFAs.........that didn't happen.
I think speculation was that Landover would get the first 48........didn't happen.
Quote from: WES on November 01, 2009, 04:39:31 PM
Quote from: DE42LFA on October 30, 2009, 09:27:35 PM
Quote from: BladensburgB2 on October 30, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
Hello,
Today I was over at CET today and I saw the New tics, I was shocked as hell I saw that window on the back on that tic I was like O YEA ...... I couldnt belive that ordered them like that I cant wait to see them on the street ........ Can anyone get pics of them please and post
What garage are they going to operate from do anyone know?
Here is a thread i made that has pics of them. http://forums.dctransit.info/index.php?topic=1033.msg10339#msg10339
The new tics will operate out of Montgomery and Northern and maybe west ox because that's what an operator told us. They may be in service next week so be prepared.
The way it's going at WMATA I won't believe it till I see it. Montgomery definitely, but anywhere else is possible that can support them.
Speculation was that Western, Bladensburg would get the DE37LFAs.........that didn't happen.
I think speculation was that Landover would get the first 48........didn't happen.
Well i agree with you on the "believe until i see it" thing but the 70,71 line needs them badly. I also think that bladensburg might get them even tho they already got the lower 5400's and maybe West Ox. But lets see what happens tomorrow because thats when i heard they will be out.
I don't see which West Ox routes in which artics would be useful for, although it would be a great idea to have the new artics at Montgomery and Landover (both of which are artic capable), or have them at Northern and move the Neos to Montgomery and Landover, and maybe a split between Northern and one of those 2 divisions with the new artics. This way, we finally get something different on the 70, as well as actual (hopefully) FAST artics on Montgomery routes, and artics period on Landover routes.
How funny would it be to see an artic on the 84 or F12/F13 if they move to Landover? lol...
Quote from: NewFlyer97BCT on November 01, 2009, 05:53:15 PM
I don't see which West Ox routes in which artics would be useful for, although it would be a great idea to have the new artics at Montgomery and Landover (both of which are artic capable), or have them at Northern and move the Neos to Montgomery and Landover, and maybe a split between Northern and one of those 2 divisions with the new artics. This way, we finally get something different on the 70, as well as actual (hopefully) FAST artics on Montgomery routes, and artics period on Landover routes.
How funny would it be to see an artic on the 84 or F12/F13 if they move to Landover? lol...
Oh man do you know how bad I want to see artics on Landover routes. Landover needs them just as bad (well a little bit) as Montgomery. I'm going tomorrow to do some fanning before I head to work. So i'll have pics, videos and etc. of them. Hopefully.
Bladensburg getting the 62LFA's!?!?!? If anything I could see them getting the pre-rehab Neo's. If they're keeping the 60BRT's from the X2, they'd keep anything LFA from being eaten up by H Street too!
Cases like this make me wish Houston was still leasing out their Neo artics, or that Mississauga didn't scrap their (original) D60LF's or that someone had secondhand artics to hold the fort until the stimulus artics come around and H Street is finished.
Quote from: DE42LFA on October 30, 2009, 03:41:44 PM
2816 on the 8 to MT Rainer but was actually on the 83 or 86. With the block B777.
82.