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Septa Proterra
Posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018 At yesterday's Roadeo.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by Catfish 44* on Sun Sep 9 23:37:23 2018, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* Nice photo but that bus is too much for me. I enjoy your GM newlook bus photos the best.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by r17-6599* on Mon Sep 10 00:22:29 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Sep 9 23:37:23 2018.* Thanx. jrc
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by Catfish 44* on Mon Sep 10 00:34:04 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Mon Sep 10 00:22:29 2018.* Thank you
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by randyo* on Mon Sep 10 02:50:43 2018, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* That bus looks a little too much like a modified RTS.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sat Sep 22 19:13:08 2018, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* More Proterras have arrived at Septa, somebody saw 906 at Southern District. Here are two photos of 903 Testing on Germantown Ave. 903 903-1
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by mack c-49* on Fri Sep 28 21:21:19 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Sep 22 19:13:08 2018.* THe second pic looks like a route that should have streetcars running on it!
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Sep 30 05:18:35 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by mack c-49 on Fri Sep 28 21:21:19 2018.* Germantown Ave. had the route 23 trolley, it was killed off, slowly.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by pragmatist* on Sun Sep 30 17:33:21 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Sep 30 05:18:35 2018.* I'll be in Philly for the NECA trade show at the Convention Center, I'll keep my eyes open for these when I'm driving around.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Sep 30 17:48:40 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by pragmatist on Sun Sep 30 17:33:21 2018.* Bus #907 is at Septa. 907 Proterra I hope you get to see some in action pragmatist
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Sep 30 17:57:50 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by pragmatist on Sun Sep 30 17:33:21 2018.* Pragmatist, to see a Prorterra, you may have to visit Septa Southern District , 20th and Johnston and snoop around.... ;)
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by pragmatist* on Sun Sep 30 20:30:11 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Sep 30 17:57:50 2018.* We shall see how I feel based on time and weather. Maybe I'll get some free time to poke around...
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Mon Oct 1 02:57:40 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by pragmatist on Sun Sep 30 20:30:11 2018.* Let us know if you find any Proterras, and take care of yourself. :)
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by pragmatist* on Tue Oct 2 17:51:20 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Mon Oct 1 02:57:40 2018.* Had a good day (Monday) at the NECA trade show. I probably saw almost every type of bus operated by SEPTA other than a Proterra, but I was pretty much confined to the area around the Convention Center/Reading Terminal Market, and the blocks around my hotel, a block away from the Cathedral.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Wed Oct 17 14:12:12 2018, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* Spotted in South Philadelphia, this afternoon, a friend sent me this. Operator training near Broad-Passyunk, Proterra bus. Testing Maybe we'll see them in revenue service, soon?
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by Rainman89* on Wed Oct 17 19:49:42 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Sep 22 19:13:08 2018.* I love this proterra bus it have a rear window !!! Now I hope Mta NYCTA Will buy more of this bus that are testing at grand ave depot
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Wed Oct 17 20:00:11 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by Rainman89 on Wed Oct 17 19:49:42 2018.* This is the first bus in long while with a rear window for Septa. Our trackless trolleys from 2007-2008 have a rear window so the operator can see the ropes when he switches or turns a corner, if the ropes look crazy, he knows he will lose his poles! The trackless trolleys were the first Septa vehicle to use the New Flyer restyled front, that has become common, in the past 10 years for many agencies. Trackless 805
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Wed Oct 17 20:00:32 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by Rainman89 on Wed Oct 17 19:49:42 2018.* This is the first bus in long while with a rear window for Septa. Our trackless trolleys from 2007-2008 have a rear window so the operator can see the ropes when he switches or turns a corner, if the ropes look crazy, he knows he will lose his poles! The trackless trolleys were the first Septa vehicle to use the New Flyer restyled front, that has become common, in the past 10 years for many agencies. Trackless 805
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Thu Oct 18 09:49:29 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed Oct 17 20:00:32 2018.* Testing. Not in service, yet, sent to me by a friend. Green destination signs.....
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Oct 21 17:40:47 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Thu Oct 18 09:49:29 2018.* Several people have told me that the Proterras will be in service soon on the 29 & 79 in South Philadelphia. Proterra Also, our Midvale district has received the first New Flyer Charge bus , in Bright Red and will be testing it soon, on one of their routes, it's a 35 Foot bus, the Protrerras are 40 foot long.
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Oct 21 17:59:47 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Oct 21 17:40:47 2018.* I was told the red bus is 35Ft. but it is just a demo unit. Septa will be getting New Flyer Charge 40 foot buses. Here's the red demo. New Flyer Charge
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Wed Oct 31 08:43:18 2018, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* More Proterras have arrived, Septa Germantown District. Photos from a Septa operator friend:) Proterra -1A Proterra-2A Proterra-3A Proterra-4A
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by Bill from Maspeth* on Wed Oct 31 10:57:11 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed Oct 31 08:43:18 2018.* Nice.
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Wed Oct 31 14:22:17 2018, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Wed Oct 31 10:57:11 2018.* There should be some in revenue service on Septa's Route 79 , 79 Schedule, sometime in November.
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Jan 13 07:38:55 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Oct 21 17:59:47 2018.* More Proterras have arrived at Septa-Germantown district shop. I would say a large bulk the 25 unit order has been delivered. Still no sightings of any revenue service in South Phllly, yet. Photo of more Proterras New units
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by Bill from Maspeth* on Sun Jan 13 11:09:36 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Jan 13 07:38:55 2019.* Meanwhile NYCT's Electric Protera's haven't been seen for months, assigned to Grand Ave. 4 have been out of service much longer than all 5.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by northshore* on Sun Jan 13 17:29:23 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sun Jan 13 11:09:36 2019.* I hope SEPTA has better luck with the Proterra's than NYC did
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Mon Jan 14 10:43:22 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by northshore on Sun Jan 13 17:29:23 2019.* I hope so, too. So far , not so good , as they are not in revenue service,:(
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by mack c-49* on Tue Jan 15 14:21:09 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sun Jan 13 11:09:36 2019.* Anyone know what the problem(s) is(are) with them?
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Feb 17 18:38:10 2019, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* Last week , we learned the Proterras on Septa Property (approx. 20 of the 25) are all being sent to ABC in Camden , NJ. Some were seen traveling over the Walt Whitman bridge. They will be getting modifications to the front suspension and wider front tires. Any buses not shipped to Septa will get the modifications at the Proterra factory. Heading over to NJ. (Facebook photo) Over the bridge So we wait some more.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Fri Mar 1 11:55:48 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Feb 17 18:38:10 2019.* No further news on the Septa Protteras, maybe that ABC place is still fixing them and hasn't retuned any yet. How is NYC making out with their Proterras?
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sat Mar 16 08:24:57 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Mar 1 11:55:48 2019.* 79 Columbus Commons Vehicle#:901 Block#: 7602 Last reported: 33 secs ago Delay: 2 Our first Proterra , #901 , is in revenue service !!! :). I wonder how many trips it made before the battery level dropped to scary! Also , where are the charging stations?
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sat Mar 16 09:24:51 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Mar 16 08:24:57 2019.* Now they have (2) Proterras out, #900 and 901. My bad, 900 is our first Proterra....... Route: 79 Number of Vehicles: 2 Vehicle#: 900 Block: 7603 Destination: Snyder Av & 29th St Last reported: 12 secs ago Vehicle#: 901 Block: 7602 Destination: Columbus Commons Last reported: 22 secs ago
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Mar 24 17:56:07 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed Oct 31 14:22:17 2018.* Septa , for some reason , is only running the Proterras on weekends . They having been showing up on the 79, only, the last two weekends and on the 29 , this weekend.#900, 901 , 902 & 903 are out and about. Where the others are(of the 25) , I don't know. Maybe they are getting the "fix" at the nearby shop , or Proterra is making the modifications to the unshipped units at their factory. There is a neat tracking program I use, to find buses. Tracker-Septa (Click on PROTERRA).
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Fri Mar 29 17:25:47 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Mar 16 09:24:51 2019.* Proterra #902 was spotted on weekday run on 03-28-19, photo by Mitch Libby. Previously, the Proterras only ran on weekends. Could be, this is the start of something good? #902
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Wed Apr 24 03:15:36 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Mar 29 17:25:47 2019.* On the Septa 79, right now, Proterras, 900,901,902,903,904,905,907. That's 7 of them out, today !!!! Here's 902, 902
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Wed Apr 24 05:17:28 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed Apr 24 03:15:36 2019.* 907 went in, 909 came out.
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Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sat Apr 27 12:53:16 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed Apr 24 05:17:28 2019.* Today, Saturday , #900, 901 & 902 are out on the Route #79. :):)
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by r17-6599* on Thu May 2 04:00:43 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Apr 27 12:53:16 2019.* Thanks for the update on the Proterras. Hope Septa has good luck with 'em. According to our Daily News, the MTA's couldn't keep the charge when they tried to use them on the Brooklyn (L) train loop. Are the Xcelsiors running at the U. of Pa. in University City? SOmeone mentioned they were out for some odd reason. Thanks
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Thu May 2 12:02:52 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by r17-6599 on Thu May 2 04:00:43 2019.* It's possible that the Xcelsiors are on routes that pass through the U. of P. University area, I'll check that for you. They use Midis on the LUCY routes, they are all white w/ green/gold trim. Best regards, Chuck
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Thu May 2 12:14:09 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by TransitChuckG on Thu May 2 12:02:52 2019.* http://www.philadelphiatransitvehicles.info/SEPTA_selector.html That is a neat program. You select New Flyer Buses, then New Flyer Hybrids, then XD-40s ,and they will show you every Xcelsior bus in service. I use this program to find the Proterras, so at the moment , there are (4)of them on the 79:) I see the Xcelsiors on the 21,40, 42, etc.
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by r17-6599* on Thu May 2 12:42:22 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by TransitChuckG on Thu May 2 12:14:09 2019.* Actually, i was asking about the Xcelsiors the University operates. Thanks for the link, just the same.
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Fri May 3 00:42:37 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by r17-6599 on Thu May 2 12:42:22 2019.* I found this, I hope this helps. Xcelsiors at Penn The text says they added (4)buses and show the Xcelsior, so............. I'm going to check again, with my Philly guys about this.
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Fri May 3 03:08:41 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by TransitChuckG on Fri May 3 00:42:37 2019.* One of the guys on Facebook answered me: I've seen 4 so far. T-27 to T-30. But I'll have to check my video (I was chasing them earlier this year).. it might be 5 of them since I saw a T-31 as well. They also have one Gillig, a couple Van Hools, and a 40-foot Champion or two. So , that sums it up:)
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by r17-6599* on Fri May 3 07:28:05 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by TransitChuckG on Fri May 3 03:08:41 2019.* Wow! I'm coming down! Thanks.
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Fri May 3 13:03:17 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by r17-6599 on Fri May 3 07:28:05 2019.* Sounds good! You're welcome!
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Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Tue May 21 15:10:59 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra:question for TransitChuckG, posted by TransitChuckG on Fri May 3 13:03:17 2019.* So far, Septa "seems" to like the Proterras , the run them on the Route 79 on a daily basis. We were told that the battery holds up for 12 hours with only a district charge for 2 hours.If the battery gets down to 18%, the operator will either take the coach in or call for a swap. Keeping my fingers crossed..........
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sat Jun 1 05:32:11 2019, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* From my reply on Facebook on problems with Septa Proterras. That is not good news, sounds like a redesign is needed. I heard about the slow acceleration, the steering fix by ABC did not work well, I guess. The kneeler is too slow, probably, and a bad operator's seat is really a bad problem.
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Sun Jun 9 12:15:29 2019, in response to Septa Proterra, posted by r17-6599 on Sun Sep 9 19:50:30 2018.* Now it's official! 25 Proterras
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Re: Septa Proterra
Posted by TransitChuckG* on Tue Jun 11 00:40:40 2019, in response to Re: Septa Proterra, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Jun 9 12:15:29 2019.* Still skeptical about widespread use in system More testing needed, like a year of temperature /weather changes.
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