The Rise and Fall of TransLink's Orion Vs | HISTORY AND ANALYSIS - VEHICLE PROFILES

[@matthewsvideos8235]

It’s funny that 9228 was the last standing 2001 Orion. It was the one that most often showed up when my father accompanied me on the 301. It got the nickname in my family “Dad’s bus”. They will be missed.

[@azenx4110]

9228 is still alive and not scrapped... Its currently sitting in the Richmond Transit Centre yard being used as a parts bus.

[@carvolthproductions555]

*UPDATE ON THE 2001 FLEET* It has been a week, and now all of the 2001 Orions have been retired from service. 9228, the last one, has been retired over the weekend. RIP to the OG Orions, 2000/01 - 2023

[@pacfilming8117]

I rode it so I’m good

[@NV.Transit]

The final blows for the 01s were: 9204 due to oil leak 9241 Transmission issues 9276 actually had no problems when they stuck it in the retirement track it was just its time 9228 was completely fine, rode it the night before its last trip

[@carvolthproductions555]

@@NV.Transit Very Interesting, I guess I cursed 9204 and 9241 then.

[@jamallhayden2512]

R.I.P 🕊️

[@the.rico.network]

Given how Orion is out of business over a decade parts are near impossible to find!

[@mainlandtransit]

As of today, only one of the 4 listed in the video currently are in service. 9276 was retired a bit ago which now leaves 9228 as the final unit.

[@carvolthproductions555]

This video is aging very well then....

[@metuberob]

the orions best resembled a tour coach seating arrangement than public transportation and looks way more comfortable than the regular flyers

[@user-uk9gs3ni8z]

The Orions really are, way more comfortable than the new ones. The new low floor ones vibrate the windows just as much as the Orions. as well as being loud inside and super uncomfortable as there’s less seating capacity, and way less cushion. I’m shocked they didn’t make the new ones more comfortable

[@user-uk9gs3ni8z]

Then the Orion’s

[@azenx4110]

9228 is currently in RTC being used as a parts bus.

[@Train43Kaleb]

Sonoma county transit has Orion V number from 338 to 340

[@jacktfowler246]

Ttc has a number of Orion V left in service. But they are gradually retiring. I always found it funny that Orion was built in Mississauga, yet Mississauga transit preferred to order from Newflyer.

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

According to the CPTDB, there will be 6 more double deckers specifically meant to replace Orions that will be ordered next year. When they are delivered, it will be the final farewell to the Orions, likely somewhere around 2026-2027.

[@jamallhayden2512]

Thank You!

[@TrainWatcher-hv5dz]

9204 and 9241 have both been retired. 2 left now.

[@ROTE]

Great video and explination! What routes could I catch one of the newer 2007 models on?

[@carvolthproductions555]

The 2007 Orions can be found on the 352, 354, and 601- 609 at Bridgeport Station, White Rock and Ladner.

[@Oswald412]

The fact ttc doesn't have any orion v 5 is sad

[@justinm.1]

Can't help but wonder what they do with the retired Orion's

[@carvolthproductions555]

It's likely the Orions will be scrapped, sadly. Hopefully, at least one gets preserved.

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

@@carvolthproductions555 Since 9276 and 9228 are still working, they can probably be transfered or sold to another transit network. Most likely 9204 and 9241 will be scrapped but hopefully can (probably) be repaired and sold to somewhere else.

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

Can you do a video about the D40LF as they are being phased out as well. There are only 9 left in active service though another 3 are not retired yet, one of which is a training vehicle.

[@metropolitantransit7276]

By the summer?! I won't be able to film Orion Vs!

[@carvolthproductions555]

The older 2000-01 Orion Vs I think will be retired by then, but the 2007 Orions will still operate as they have a few years left in them.

[@kendrickchavez4507]

Beeline still has some of these Orion v Surburban buses left!

[@michellebennett5500]

Yup the Xcelsior buses are not fun to seat in for a long time, where I live the orions are mainly used for riders going from Winnipeg to Selkirk MB. Anyone wanna know what NF buses I hated?? 2002 Invero buses, your knees will hate you if you sat in the back of the bus, who ever designed that bus should get slapped lol.

[@Coppermancar]

Mind if i ask what was the skytrain station at 10:20 in the video

[@carvolthproductions555]

The station is Bridgeport on the Canada Line

[@Coppermancar]

@@carvolthproductions555 thanks

[@nose10620]

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[@Coppermancar]

where can i find the remaining 2007 orion v

[@carvolthproductions555]

The remaining 2007-08 Orions can be found in Richmond, South Surrey and Delta.

[@Coppermancar]

Thanks ill try searching in those places

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

@@Coppermancar Try searching on routes 601, 602, 603, 604. I saw one the other day on 408 though it's very rare to see them on that route.