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General Motors- (Fishbowl) 2000-2110,2150-2155,2240-2485,2600-2619,2700-2858,8010-8117,8740-8985, (Classic) 6210-6293 Flyer/New Flyer- D901,D40-88,D40-89,D40-90,D40LF Orion Bus Industries- 03.501,(05.501) 6640-6745,7000-7134,9370-9394,9400-9449, 06.501, 07.501 |
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Orion Bus Industries 05.501 (7000-7134) In order to expand the TTC fleet and allow disabled persons to access the TTC, the Commission put out an order for 185 vehicles to be built for the TTC by Orion Bus Industries. Out of the 185 vehicles order were diesel lift equipped buses. In 1996 the TTC took delivery of the 135 clean diesel buses. Similar looking to the sister 1990-1992 units, the 1996 model had it's differences such as the reduction of seating capacity, bigger destination sign, different engine and a wheelchair lift. The first few months and years were rough on these buses. Their first problem to pop up was a steering arm failure and then little problems hear and there. It was common to see these buses broken down and towed to the garage. After a few years these buses lessened in the number of complaints and are running smoothly. Recently buses 7000-7088 have received the installation of UWE connectors which allow the buses to be stored outdoors rather than inside a garage. This is for the preparation for the move to New Eglinton (Comstock) which is equipped with the facilities to handle these buses. |
SPECS Model- Orion Bus Industries 05.501 Year- 1996 Fleet #s- 7000-7134 Length- 39ft 10inches Width-102 inches Tare Weight- 29,078 lbs Engine- Detroit Diesel Series 50 Transmission- Allison B400R Garages allocated to- Eglinton and Malvern |
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