May 2011 Observations

[WMAveteran]

New Flyer #7005 is in front of Metro Headquarters this morning for a "publicity" shot.

THE WASHINGTON POST on Wednesday May 11, 2011 carried a photo of #7005 with Sarles admiring it on page B3. The complete article is on the front page of the METRO section (page B1).  Each Xcelsior costs $571,737 and WMATA has a $89.3 million contract with New Flyer for 152 hybrid buses. 

[WayneNYC]

While driving through Rosslyn, midday Wednesday, I spotted the plain-Jane NF C40LFR.  I was behind it at a stop light and was able to see that it does appear that the feds own it (it has a U.S. Gov't license plate).

 

[WES]

Among the two Xcelsiors at Carmen E Turner is now a GM New Look with what looks to be possibly in DC Transit colors, OR it might be that they finally restored 1403.

[Sand Box John]

Sand Box John
May 10, 2011

Saw one of those ICC wrapped coaches on northbound Ritchie Highway MD-2 in Arnold at 1934 today.

Saw it again today, around the same time in same area, bus number was 169C.

[WMAveteran]

Sand Box John
May 10, 2011

Saw one of those ICC wrapped coaches on northbound Ritchie Highway MD-2 in Arnold at 1934 today.


Saw it again today, around the same time in same area, bus number was 169C.

Cool, thank you for the coach number.  I presume it must be operated by Dillon's.  The coaches operated by Atlantic Coast Charter on the ICC service appear to have numbers 170C and higher.

[Sand Box John]

WMAveteran

I presume it must be operated by Dillon's.

All of the service to Annapolis and Kent Island is operated by Dillon's. They operate a mix of their own buses and buses that display the MTA flag schema. Saw one of those pulling into the park and ride under the Kent Narrows bridge around 1745. In the past I have seen Coach USA buses doing some of the runs.

[WayneNYC]

last night: Ride On 5911 being towed northbound along Rockville Pike.

This morning: 4332 on I-270 doing a J9 trip.

[rideonrulez]

I forgot to report that PG THE BUS operated a shuttle to/from the WMATA public hearing on Monday from New Carrollton Station with Gillig Advantage 63168 & 63213.

Also for you guys inquiring about "Atlantic Coast Charters" and the ICC buses, word on the street is that it is owned by the brother of Dillons and apparently operate out of the same garage.

[Scrabbleship]

3950 on the H8, old style "Mount Pleasant" two-line sign and all.

[Flxible]

It's been a while since I posted here. Anyways, yesterday afternoon, there were 3 Flxibles serving some kind of shuttle yesterday: 9307, 9310 and 9394. Got a couple of pictures of them.

Where can I find your pics of these?

[NewFlyer9736BCT]

It's been a while since I posted here. Anyways, yesterday afternoon, there were 3 Flxibles serving some kind of shuttle yesterday: 9307, 9310 and 9394. Got a couple of pictures of them.

Where can I find your pics of these?

May 2011 Photos thread

[DCAreaTransitFan]

5301 is now rehabbed and now on serivice heres the proof go to 4:25  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPopTIdayY4&feature=feedf

[NewFlyer9736BCT]

5301 is now rehabbed and now on serivice heres the proof go to 4:25  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPopTIdayY4&feature=feedf

it's about time, I wonder what's up with 5309 now...

[WMAveteran]

Ride On: bus #5602 hooked to the business end of a very big 3-axle Kenworth tow vehicle travelling on the inner loop of I-495 between University Blvd. and New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring MD on Thursday, May 26, 2011 around 11:45 am. 

[rideonrulez]

I forgot to mention that yesterday I saw Shuttle UM Flxible #4391 on 6th St/G St going northbound around noon.