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[T3G]

Plus, why? The current crop of BiLevels does everything asked of them just fine, there'd be no point in introducing a new model with its own parts inventory and practices.

 

[RU479]

So Metrolinx is interested in procuring more bike coaches View attachment 500656

I’m guessing this means converting already existing BiLevels, I don’t see why they’d order brand new cars just for bikes.

 

[Coolstar]

I’m guessing this means converting already existing BiLevels, I don’t see why they’d order brand new cars just for bikes.

Yeah. I assume that they would come from the bilevels that are currently being refurbished in either North Bay or the Thunder Bay Plant.

 

[Willybru21]

Would love to see a dedicated bike car livery like Metra has. Link.

Maybe Metrolinx could order some coaches from CRRC like Exo did?

I’d rather not something so crazy like that, a simple bike symbol would work fine alongside proper signage on the platforms

 

[RU479]

Yeah. I assume that they would come from the bilevels that are currently being refurbished in either North Bay or the Thunder Bay Plant.

Caltrain in California has their BiLevel Cab Cars act as bike cars, perhaps converting all of the cab cars (both 200 and 300 series) to allow for bike storage would allow for every train to atleast have 1 bike car.

 

[Willybru21]

GO currently has Series II and Series VII cars under refurbishment right now, if they were to convert existing coaches to bike cars the Series II cars would definitely be the better option since they have a larger lower and no lower level washroom, so they would be able to fit up to 9 more bicycles than the VII coaches could.

 

[RU479]

Just passed by Willowbrook, appears as though the consist with 208 does not have a loco attached to it. And look at the consist it appears to be some sort of storage line.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Just passed by Willowbrook, appears as though the consist with 208 does not have a loco attached to it. And look at the consist it appears to be some sort of storage line.
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It’s painful waiting for these beauties to lead trains.

 

[RU479]

It’s painful waiting for these beauties to lead trains.

I honestly think theyll start leading once the first batch of 13 diesels arrive.

 

[RU479]

Oh yeah, I saw prototype MP54 647 outside at Willowbrook a few days ago, it’s supposedly still there.

Wonder what’s GO’s plan with it since it’s reportedly a very crappy runner and hasn’t been used in almost a year.

 

[RU479]

F59 560 supposedly overheated and burst a waterline while on a Barrie run, the consist will be towed back towards Willowbrook.

 

[RU479]

F59 560 supposedly overheated and burst a waterline while on a Barrie run, the consist will be towed back towards Willowbrook.

The consist has now been towed back to Willowbrook.

560’s condition is unknown on how serious the damage was.

 

[RU479]

Observation: I have seen now many of the remaining old cab cars (251-257) are now being placed on 10 car consists.

I have counted 253, 256, and 257 all on 10 car consists on the Barrie, Kitchener and Stouffville.

Before this all the old cab cars were on 12 car consists doing mostly Lakeshore runs.

 

[HawkerCab]

Just thought I would show some pictures here.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Getting ready to lead?