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[323 Surrey Ctrl Stn]

This one has been talked about behind closed doors for a few weeks now but today I can finally confirm the triple-header charter for December 17-18. Here's the break down of 3 unique charters all mashed into 2 days.

Event #1

CANCELLED DUE TO UNDISCLOSED LEGALITIES

Event #2
This event is hosted by TRAMS, thus this event is totally out of my control. I'm simply advertising it out there for those interested.

Date: December 17th
Time: 1800/1830-2130
Start/Finish: Scott Road Station (Bus Loop)
Vehicle: P4107 a 1982 GM Fishbowl "Hillclimber" and S4276 a 1990 MCI Classic
Fare: $10/person
Itinerary: The annual TRAMS event where they take a handful of buses from their historic fleet, for a few hours touring around Vancouver area light displays. A snack stop is generally made at a local shopping centre. I'll post further information when I hear it.

Event #3

Date: December 18th
Time: 930-1530
Start/Finish: Scott Road Skytrain Station (Park & Ride side)
Vehicle: Grand Pacific Coach Lines 1969 GMC S6H4503A glasstop Fishbowl
Fare: $30/person
Itinerary: A 6 hour tour through the Metro Vancouver area onboard a very rare Glasstop New Look. Expect a few A short break will be arranged for food/drinks ect. Photo stops will be made through out the event, including some "historic" ones.

Chris Cassidy

[VancouversLocalNerd]

Will likely be attending all 3 plus the night add-on if it happens. Won't be able to confirm attendance until I know when/where I'm working this winter... but I'll do my best to make it out to all the events.

[translink]

I'm in!! All three events!!

- Bryan "Goggles"

[jlarocque2005]

Ok you got me interested

[SidneyTransitfan]

Sounds like a fantastic weekend... I'm IN!!!

I'll see if I can attend the extra event on the 15th, but for now, just say all three main events.
Foxfan1992

[902]

Didn't you all ready charter 3155.....twice?

[323 Surrey Ctrl Stn]

902, on Oct 18 2011, 02:36 PM, said:

Didn't you all ready charter 3155.....twice?

People love their D40's

Chris Cassidy

[translink fan]

Might be in for 2 or 3.

[busdude.com]

323 Surrey Ctrl Stn, on Oct 18 2011, 03:59 PM, said:

People love their D40's

Chris Cassidy

make that anything with a two stroke detroit powering it. Although i'm more partial to 6v92's but i dont know why.

[CN7059]

busdude.com, on Oct 18 2011, 08:46 PM, said:

make that anything with a two stroke detroit powering it. Although i'm more partial to 6v92's but i dont know why.

The 92 series is a little smoother, and not quite as harsh sounding as the 71 series. They also have a slower throttle response due to increased piston mass.


I should be able to make at least one of these events, although 70 bucks in one weekend is a little much, so I'm not sure about all three. Depends on work and stuff.

Also, the 17th is my birthday, so I might be otherwise occupied in the evening/early morning

[busdude.com]

CN7059, on Oct 19 2011, 04:45 AM, said:

The 92 series is a little smoother, and not quite as harsh sounding as the 71 series. They also have a slower throttle response due to increased piston mass.


I should be able to make at least one of these events, although 70 bucks in one weekend is a little much, so I'm not sure about all three. Depends on work and stuff.

Also, the 17th is my birthday, so I might be otherwise occupied in the evening/early morning

Im gonna try and make the events we'll see. Also i think its more turbo lag on the 92s since most 71s were non turbo

[2822]

Interesting.

[VancouversLocalNerd]

CN7059, on Oct 19 2011, 04:45 AM, said:

Also, the 17th is my birthday, so I might be otherwise occupied in the evening/early morning

Sounds like a good enough excuse to cover 3155 in balloons again

(See Alex's (StormThief24) video of last time: http://www.youtube.c...?v=UJuUQzmuVS4)

[323 Surrey Ctrl Stn]

VancouversLocalNerd, on Oct 19 2011, 11:39 AM, said:

Sounds like a good enough excuse to cover 3155 in balloons again

(See Alex's (StormThief24) video of last time: http://www.youtube.c...?v=UJuUQzmuVS4)

NOT happening

Chris Cassidy

[CN7059]

busdude.com, on Oct 19 2011, 07:59 AM, said:

Im gonna try and make the events we'll see. Also i think its more turbo lag on the 92s since most 71s were non turbo

I don't think that would be much of an issue, given that these engines would be running at fairly low boost. The turbo would be there as much for emissions reasons as for power.

323 Surrey Ctrl Stn, on Oct 20 2011, 08:44 PM, said:

NOT happening

Chris Cassidy

I carry knives for a reason...

[ilikebuses]

VancouversLocalNerd, on Oct 19 2011, 11:39 AM, said:

Sounds like a good enough excuse to cover 3155 in balloons again

Push the window out of the balloon!


I will try to attend 3

[Bus_Medic]

CN7059, on Oct 21 2011, 12:32 AM, said:

I don't think that would be much of an issue, given that these engines would be running at fairly low boost. The turbo would be there as much for emissions reasons as for power.

about 20 psi if you're lucky.

[translink]

Ok... so I just found out that since it is the last weekend before Christmas. I can only attend the night one. I think...

- Bryan "Goggles"

[Dane]

I will attend #2 at the minimum.

[323 Surrey Ctrl Stn]

translink, on Oct 22 2011, 10:00 PM, said:

Ok... so I just found out that since it is the last weekend before Christmas. I can only attend the night one. I think...

- Bryan "Goggles"

No surprise, you work retail

Updated some of the information for the events, more details coming over the next couple of weeks of course.

But everything is going ahead for sure, attendance might look "meh" here but I've got the word out outside of this forum

Chris Cassidy