7058 at Lakeforest on the J9 this morning.
Could it be that Montgomery is kicking out some of their LFAs, saw 6539 on the F14 a few minutes ago.
Xcelsior's still appearing in good numbers in far NE and SE Washington DC:
9/1/2011: #7011 operating route U6 service (Lincoln Heights/Mayfair) at Ridge Road and Minnesota Ave SE.
Saw DE62LFA #5446 & Xcelsior #7054 and a "Knight rider" Orion on the Y Line yesterday
I keep forgetting to post this but this past Saturday I was heading on 495, past the Eisenhower Station when I saw of all things a Fairfax Connector RTS in the station parking lot. I don't think FFX Connector was doing any shuttles I'm wondering what the heck it was doing there.
Shuttle UM Flxibles 42 and 45 running pretty much back to back yesterday afternoon around 520pm across University Blvd., the latter of which was heading out to Laurel Park and Ride.
7007 on the R2
7049 on the C2
7061 on the C2 signed as J4 BETHESDA STATION. I did manage to change it to C2 but with everything so locked down, it's impossible to change the destination. Even the Luminator ODK was sealed shut (why Metro)
Howard Transit on 9/6/2011: from a distance. what appeared to me to be a Gillig hybrid operating Red Route service at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive in Columbia.
Yesterday, 4208 on the G12 and at Landover the '98 Orion Vs are beginning to go. There is one unidentified Orion V with the fleet numbers removed, more to come soon.
6458 on the Q6 this evening.
Quote from: WES on September 08, 2011, 08:14:23 AM
Yesterday, 4208 on the G12 and at Landover the '98 Orion Vs are beginning to go. There is one unidentified Orion V with the fleet numbers removed, more to come soon.
I checked the GPS's of 4200-4207, they are all sitting at Bladensburg with over 2.6 million seconds time out, I hate to say it, but I think they might be retired.
as for 4208, yeah that one went to Landover, 4209 moved to West Ox (saw it at Pentagon today), 4242 to Northern, 4254 to Landover, and 4255 to Northern (saw it on the 70 today).
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 14, 2011, 11:11:47 PM
6458 on the Q6 this evening.
while on that topic, I saw 6459 on the J2 this evening as well
Either 4200 was one of the worst performing Orion Vs, or they overused it, because that and 3900 were among the last Orion Vs put into service. In fact there wasn't even supposed to be a 4200 or a 3900, those were later add ons, don't know the exact reason why but they are. Those Orions you might have mentioned maybe sitting at Landover because there are now about 3 soon to be retired Orion Vs sitting at Landover, along with about 5 DE40LFs, and about 4 DE42LFAs sitting at the back. And no those hybrids are not being retired, don't know why they are back there. There was also an Orion VII 30ft sitting back there, and I don't know if anyone ever explained the reason why there are Orion VIIs at Landover, but those are there mainly for driver training. There's a small course set up in the back at Landover where they do it, usually during the midday.
Quote from: NewFlyer9736BCT on September 15, 2011, 01:00:13 AM
Quote from: WES on September 08, 2011, 08:14:23 AM
Yesterday, 4208 on the G12 and at Landover the '98 Orion Vs are beginning to go. There is one unidentified Orion V with the fleet numbers removed, more to come soon.
I checked the GPS's of 4200-4207, they are all sitting at Bladensburg with over 2.6 million seconds time out, I hate to say it, but I think they might be retired.
as for 4208, yeah that one went to Landover, 4209 moved to West Ox (saw it at Pentagon today), 4242 to Northern, 4254 to Landover, and 4255 to Northern (saw it on the 70 today).
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 14, 2011, 11:11:47 PM
6458 on the Q6 this evening.
while on that topic, I saw 6459 on the J2 this evening as well
Orion V 4242 was the last Metrobus to operate the Centreville/Chantilly/Oakton service on the latest (and last) westbound trip from Vienna Station, old Route 12A after 8:00P.M. The destination sign spelled out "LAST METROBUS" instead of showing the route information. I've been wondering why I haven't seen 4242 at West Ox. It's been awhile.
Nabi 5421 on the R2 this evening.
Quote from: Transport on September 15, 2011, 12:38:18 PM
Quote from: NewFlyer9736BCT on September 15, 2011, 01:00:13 AM
Quote from: WES on September 08, 2011, 08:14:23 AM
Yesterday, 4208 on the G12 and at Landover the '98 Orion Vs are beginning to go. There is one unidentified Orion V with the fleet numbers removed, more to come soon.
I checked the GPS's of 4200-4207, they are all sitting at Bladensburg with over 2.6 million seconds time out, I hate to say it, but I think they might be retired.
as for 4208, yeah that one went to Landover, 4209 moved to West Ox (saw it at Pentagon today), 4242 to Northern, 4254 to Landover, and 4255 to Northern (saw it on the 70 today).
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 14, 2011, 11:11:47 PM
6458 on the Q6 this evening.
while on that topic, I saw 6459 on the J2 this evening as well
Orion V 4242 was the last Metrobus to operate the Centreville/Chantilly/Oakton service on the latest (and last) westbound trip from Vienna Station, old Route 12A after 8:00P.M. The destination sign spelled out "LAST METROBUS" instead of showing the route information. I've been wondering why I haven't seen 4242 at West Ox. It's been awhile.
That's because West Ox used to have the ENTIRE lower half of the 4200s and more (4200 to somewhere in the 4250s)
University of Maryland Setra coach on NB I-270 in Rockville in the local lanes on 9/15/2011. Whoever designed the paint job on these coaches deserves an award.
I walked by Bladensburg division today, I saw the 4200s bunched up in the same area (they all had their fleet numbers still on), one of those buses was actually 4340. I also saw 3001, fresh rehab, soon to be in service. Also there was 5301 and 5306. 5301 is already rehabbed, 5306 isn't, but what was on 5306's window was a paper that said "out of service", so I'm guessing it's just there for repairs. Also saw an unidentified 2700 behind the bunch of 4200s (only saw the first 2 numbers, that's how I know it was a 2700), and, of course, it was in red paint.
several sign mess-ups on the Xcelsiors as well
"Z6 Bradbury Hts / Fairfax Village" seen on 7038
"80 E Randolph Rd / Old Columbia Pike" seen on 7017
"H6 Half and O SW" seen on 7019 and 7022
"79 American University" this time seen on 7014
From Thursday
6301 28T
From Yesterday
2179 28A
2544 25A
2642 3B [Rode this one]
ART 5286 42
3019 9A
6184 M6
3751 28T
3023 3T
2613 38B
7097 on I-270 (south) yesterday afternoon being delivered to WMATA. It was a very brief look (I was driving north), but the Xcelsior looks really good in the blue.
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 17, 2011, 08:42:37 AM
7097 on I-270 (south) yesterday afternoon being delivered to WMATA. It was a very brief look (I was driving north), but the Xcelsior looks really good in the blue.
was it in Express or MetroExtra colors?
7091?-7100 are the MetroExtra/Express ones.
Quote from: NewFlyer9736BCT on September 17, 2011, 01:39:16 PM
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 17, 2011, 08:42:37 AM
7097 on I-270 (south) yesterday afternoon being delivered to WMATA. It was a very brief look (I was driving north), but the Xcelsior looks really good in the blue.
was it in Express or MetroExtra colors?
It's in the regular "express" color scheme.
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 18, 2011, 01:34:36 AM
Quote from: NewFlyer9736BCT on September 17, 2011, 01:39:16 PM
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 17, 2011, 08:42:37 AM
7097 on I-270 (south) yesterday afternoon being delivered to WMATA. It was a very brief look (I was driving north), but the Xcelsior looks really good in the blue.
was it in Express or MetroExtra colors?
It's in the regular "express" color scheme.
Those Express Xcelsiors actually have the Metro Extra logo. I'm at a lost as to why though. The 79 already has plenty of buses.
Quote from: OrionFlyer on September 18, 2011, 11:02:04 AM
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 18, 2011, 01:34:36 AM
Quote from: NewFlyer9736BCT on September 17, 2011, 01:39:16 PM
Quote from: WayneNYC on September 17, 2011, 08:42:37 AM
7097 on I-270 (south) yesterday afternoon being delivered to WMATA. It was a very brief look (I was driving north), but the Xcelsior looks really good in the blue.
was it in Express or MetroExtra colors?
It's in the regular "express" color scheme.
Those Express Xcelsiors actually have the Metro Extra logo. I'm at a lost as to why though. The 79 already has plenty of buses.
I think they are trying to bring the MetroExtra branding back for the Express routes (S9, X9) and the future routes.
Last night, I saw Car #3146 sporting clear interior lights, similar to the HIDs on buses and cars. Looked so much different than the lighting in car #1200, which was attached to the set.
Quote from: Nabinut on September 18, 2011, 11:45:37 AM
Last night, I saw Car #3146 sporting clear interior lights, similar to the HIDs on buses and cars. Looked so much different than the lighting in car #1200, which was attached to the set.
While on this topic, last time I saw that car was on the orange line, in case anyone's looking for it
Just incase anyone wants to know what the blue Xcel's look like....(http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u341/LIL_J_558/318950_1531990436215_1728416262_786635_541637785_n.jpg)
Dillon's Bus Co.: a convoy of 4 spotless Dillon's J4500 coaches (displaying emergency flashers) escorted front and rear by two police cruisers in full emergency mode on Saturday evening 9/17/2011 at approximately 8:00 pm on the Dulles Airport Access Road. This movement caused some "rubber-necking" delays on the adjacent VA route 267 (toll road).
Ride-On has a new sign for the 43:
43 SHADY GROVE/HOSPITAL U OF MD
...and somehow it still has the sign "43 TRAVILLE VIA SHADY GROVE HOSPITAL" as well. Why can't they make up their mind?
Historic buses #9112 and #1912 were at Landover Division today getting for the Roadeo on Saturday.
There maybe some merit to Annex getting some Xcelsiors. Saw an unidentified one this morning turning onto 11th Street from Penn Ave. I got to see part of the left sign, which said "Square", but didn't get to see the whole sign, so it is unknown if it definitely an Xcelsior that is now based out of Annex.
Quote from: RideOn5905 on September 19, 2011, 02:24:34 PM
Ride-On has a new sign for the 43:
43 SHADY GROVE/HOSPITAL U OF MD
...and somehow it still has the sign "43 TRAVILLE VIA SHADY GROVE HOSPITAL" as well. Why can't they make up their mind?
I feel you on that plus U of MD is really ambiguous. The area there is called the Universities of Maryland, Shady Grove. I remember the 127 used to say 127 UMS SHADY GROVE.
Quote from: WES on September 19, 2011, 07:05:52 PM
There maybe some merit to Annex getting some Xcelsiors. Saw an unidentified one this morning turning onto 11th Street from Penn Ave. I got to see part of the left sign, which said "Square", but didn't get to see the whole sign, so it is unknown if it definitely an Xcelsior that is now based out of Annex.
Sounds like it was doing either the P17, P19, or W13 to Farragut Square. Looks like Annex is indeed getting some.
Quote from: RideOn5905 on September 19, 2011, 09:02:02 PM
Quote from: WES on September 19, 2011, 07:05:52 PM
There maybe some merit to Annex getting some Xcelsiors. Saw an unidentified one this morning turning onto 11th Street from Penn Ave. I got to see part of the left sign, which said "Square", but didn't get to see the whole sign, so it is unknown if it definitely an Xcelsior that is now based out of Annex.
Sounds like it was doing either the P17, P19, or W13 to Farragut Square. Looks like Annex is indeed getting some.
Does Royal Division only do the W19 in P.G.? Could it have been a Royal bus? Wait... does Royal have anything other than Orion V buses?
Xcelsior #7046 operating route N4 service (Farragut Square/Friendship Heights) at River Road and Western Avenue NW on the DC/MD border (Chevy Chase in the house) at 10:50 am on 9/19/2011.
Quote from: RideOn5905 on September 19, 2011, 09:02:02 PM
Quote from: WES on September 19, 2011, 07:05:52 PM
There maybe some merit to Annex getting some Xcelsiors. Saw an unidentified one this morning turning onto 11th Street from Penn Ave. I got to see part of the left sign, which said "Square", but didn't get to see the whole sign, so it is unknown if it definitely an Xcelsior that is now based out of Annex.
Sounds like it was doing either the P17, P19, or W13 to Farragut Square. Looks like Annex is indeed getting some.
I saw one yesterday on the P17 at Penna and 7th. Can't recall the fleet number, but know it was higher, like 7068 or something to that nature.
Quote from: Transport on September 19, 2011, 11:14:54 PM
Quote from: RideOn5905 on September 19, 2011, 09:02:02 PM
Quote from: WES on September 19, 2011, 07:05:52 PM
There maybe some merit to Annex getting some Xcelsiors. Saw an unidentified one this morning turning onto 11th Street from Penn Ave. I got to see part of the left sign, which said "Square", but didn't get to see the whole sign, so it is unknown if it definitely an Xcelsior that is now based out of Annex.
Sounds like it was doing either the P17, P19, or W13 to Farragut Square. Looks like Annex is indeed getting some.
Does Royal Division only do the W19 in P.G.? Could it have been a Royal bus? Wait... does Royal have anything other than Orion V buses?
Ummm, I'm pretty sure the W19 doesn't go downtown. In fact, out of all the routes I mentioned, only the W13 has some runs out of Royal. And last time I checked, Royal only has Orion Vs.
first off, he didn't mention the W19, second, based on the last pick (not sure if it's still going on), Royal has done some P17/19 runs (during PM rush at least)
and yes, Royal only has Orion Vs
This afternoon at 7th and Indy: 7062 on the W13.
Edit. Add 7064 on the P17.
7091 on the 79 at 7th/H St at about 12:15pm going to Silver Spring Station.
Xcelsior #7010 operating route V7 service (Bureau of Engraving/Deanwood Metro) at Minnesota Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue SE at about 1:15 pm on 9/22/2010.
Passing by the Eisenhower Metro Station, that FFX Connector ( I am guessing now ex-FFX Connector RTS) is still sitting in the same parking lot as was a few weeks ago. Also I passed by Carmen E Turner and saw a green Xcelsior and for a minute wondered why, then I thought it maybe a CNG version of it, why have another hybrid version of something that is already being delievered. Of course well, you know.
Quote from: WES on September 25, 2011, 10:27:14 AM
Passing by the Eisenhower Metro Station, that FFX Connector ( I am guessing now ex-FFX Connector RTS) is still sitting in the same parking lot as was a few weeks ago. Also I passed by Carmen E Turner and saw a green Xcelsior and for a minute wondered why, then I thought it maybe a CNG version of it, why have another hybrid version of something that is already being delievered. Of course well, you know.
The green Xcelsior is the demo for the BAE HybriDrive. Metro is getting a batch of Xcelsiors (somewhere in the upper 7100s) with the BAE HybriDrive instead of the Allison EP40 drive.
2044 on the H4 heading towards Tenleytown on a Western block (WSB6). How would it have ended up all the way in Brookland?
Quote from: Scrabbleship on September 28, 2011, 04:57:26 PM
2044 on the H4 heading towards Tenleytown on a Western block (WSB6). How would it have ended up all the way in Brookland?
That's one of the strategic blocks.
It appears that my frequent observations of UM Setra coaches on I-270 are not by chance. On Monday (9/26/2011) I saw one on SB I-270 with a printed destination sign in the lower right windshield that seemed to read "Route 124" (from a distance). It looks like Shuttle UM is assigning Setra coaches to operate Route 124 service between UM College Park and the Universities at Shady Grove (Rockville). Lucky passengers!
Quote from: WES on September 25, 2011, 10:27:14 AM
Passing by the Eisenhower Metro Station, that FFX Connector ( I am guessing now ex-FFX Connector RTS) is still sitting in the same parking lot as was a few weeks ago. Also I passed by Carmen E Turner and saw a green Xcelsior and for a minute wondered why, then I thought it maybe a CNG version of it, why have another hybrid version of something that is already being delievered. Of course well, you know.
Quote from: 79MetroExtraMD on September 25, 2011, 11:52:51 AM
Quote from: WES on September 25, 2011, 10:27:14 AM
Passing by the Eisenhower Metro Station, that FFX Connector ( I am guessing now ex-FFX Connector RTS) is still sitting in the same parking lot as was a few weeks ago. Also I passed by Carmen E Turner and saw a green Xcelsior and for a minute wondered why, then I thought it maybe a CNG version of it, why have another hybrid version of something that is already being delievered. Of course well, you know.
The green Xcelsior is the demo for the BAE HybriDrive. Metro is getting a batch of Xcelsiors (somewhere in the upper 7100s) with the BAE HybriDrive instead of the Allison EP40 drive.
Isn't the BAE units the last 52 buses (7101-7152) meaning that 7100 is the last of the Allison's for this order?