Wrecking a C-Train.

We have started wrecking the old Siemens U2 trains. 16 of them are already gone. End of an era.... Posted here with City of Calgary permission.

[@historicaltrainbusfan1067]

Sad to see pieces of Our City’s Transit History be destroyed. I hope one day they will preserve one car for future generations to observe. But pieces of these relics will live on. Several units are being retired out of the original 80 cars to be parted out to keep 49 cars running over the next 10-15 years while the series is gradually phased out. Still it amazes me to know that some of the cars are nearly 40 years old and have lasted so long in service. Well made German Engineering at its finest.

[@kunstmol]

Yes. the first one we scrapped was number 2001. we thought it would go to heritage park but no, we crushed it. Maybe later we will manage to save one. we have some 55 U2s to go..

[@kunstmol]

They have over 3 million kilometers each on the clock!

[@historicaltrainbusfan1067]

Jake Well made obviously. I’m sure even our newest trains wont last as long as the U2s. They are a testament to a simple and reliable design.

[@rezakarim8774]

Ryko Ultraclean The Calgary u2s are more soothe running then the Edmonton u2 s and and used less in the Edmonton u2

[@kunstmol]

@@historicaltrainbusfan1067 True that. They could run indefinitely if not for the long manhours to keep them going. The new ones wont go 3 million kilometers I bet.

[@keithbouchard2007]

some are being scrapped others are being sent to edmonton for parts since edmonton is still running u2 train and the manufacture does not make the parts anymore i think calgary transit will keep a few for historical reasons if not a museum will step in and save one

[@supercarmania3267]

Yah Heritage Park probably will

[@reza121du]

Do the cars be put on the boneyard? Then be scrapped a few days later?

[@Mayhem_5555]

RIP the Siemens Duewag U2, but atleast they still remain in Edmonton.

[@thundersonic342]

Don’t worry because Calgary still has some of their U2s in service today, I’ve seen the U2s pass by where I live like 3-4 times day for some reason

[@therandomytchannel4318]

White horn and Anderson, end of line, aahh memories

[@Valcon41]

They just don't build them like they used to. Same goes with the buses. Brings back alot of memories and nostalgia Hopefully I am able to get some more pics in the next few days. Any of the old trains still running?

[@rezakarim8774]

There’s 39 trains in service

[@reza121du]

Now 37

[@rezakarim8774]

What are the numbers of the u2s still in service

[@rezakarim8774]

What are the numbers of the cars that are about to be scraped

[@thomasmalley2054]

as a former Calgarian, i am curious about if and who did they sell the scrap metal too? i wonder how much the city gets for scrap per train car?

[@brianlacroix822]

recon metal. call them up and ask. or do public records request this is taxpayer money not that that means anything in canaduh

[@stickynorth]

Very sad but also amazing to see at the same time. I really loved these trains and to see Edmonton and Calgary aren't Edmonton and Calgary without them... I know they are getting up there in age and need replacing but I just love their simple 70's blocky design. Also very cool to see just how lightweight the shell of the trains are compared to the bogies... One forklift can move half a train body like that? Amazingly lightweight fibreglass shell construction!

[@robanah]

Are they still using these trains, or have they all been retired??? This is sad to watch, I loved riding these trains as a kid, I still loved riding them when I moved back to Calgary as a young adult. So many memories!

[@kunstmol]

we still have anout 40 U2 cars running , including car 2003 which was the very first car to run on mainline. . I imagine we will keep them running until all the series 10 trains are online. that will take years.

[@erik_griswold]

I hope someone saved the rollsigns. They will never be used in trains again, and are a historical record of the destinations these trains served.

[@kunstmol]

I'm sure you can have one.

[@Twentythree33]

@@kunstmol Any chance I can snag the horn off one of them? I'll pay good.

[@matthewbrown8486]

Jake, I just noticed there are still some of the U2s at Haysboro Garage when I was riding the C-Train

[@kunstmol]

we are still operationg 40 of them. 40 were scrapped. (more or less) they are regretting scrapping them now. we could use them.

[@matthewbrown8486]

@@kunstmol These old C-Trains will bring back the memories

[@rezakarim8774]

Is 2043 still in service

[@reza121du]

How many of these u2s are left in Calgary as of 2021

[@kunstmol]

I think we're down to about 40. we have scrapped 35.

[@reza121du]

When was the last time your team scraped a u2 car

[@rezakarim8774]

Is 2005 still in service

[@reza121du]

Jake why do the u2s now have LED headlights since 2019 or 2020

[@kunstmol]

The old glass sealed beam headlights would crack when we drove the train into the wash. not the LEDs

[@reza121du]

So it was the lense that made the lights look like LEDs

[@kunstmol]

@@reza121du Nope. they are actually LED units.

[@brianlacroix822]

nice video. good editing.

[@rezakarim8774]

Why was this video fillemed with different cars 2040 ‘ 2045 and 2052

[@rezakarim8774]

Is 2003 still in service

[@kunstmol]

Yes it is. as backup to the newer cars though.

[@reza121du]

Did Calgary stop retireing them

[@kunstmol]

it's slowed down a bit. we are running five consists out of OBMF right now. mainly for changeoffs when newer stuff breaks.

[@rezakarim8774]

What are the numbers

[@rezakarim8774]

I know 2005 is one of them

[@rezakarim8774]

What’s change offs

[@rezakarim8774]

Is 2082 and 2083 stil in service

[@BatangCanuck]

Ugh no

[@BatangCanuck]

CoUfUTioN Ctrain

[@lienvong77]

I know there was another train that was similar. It was called a 2102 cow receipt train and 21 0 1 cow receipt train.

[@kunstmol]

@@lienvong77 2101 and 2102 were AC U2 prototypes. One of them is still running as a track inspection car.

[@lienvong77]

@@kunstmol And 2016 I think they said they're not going to use those cars

[@BatangCanuck]

You dropped my door Ctrain

[@xerocadejourneys]

THAT IS MURDER!

[@BatangCanuck]

THERE IS THE Ctrain coming

[@MarcoAngeloGaming]

RIP 😭😭

[@BatangCanuck]

CoUfUTioN Ctrain 4:55

[@BatangCanuck]

Round N round Ctrain 3:45

[@BatangCanuck]

Out of door closed in Ctrain 2:00

[@BatangCanuck]

Knocked the bell Ctrain 2:00

[@BatangCanuck]

Shoooooooooooooooooot Ctrain at 2:04

[@cruzeLacao]

That's near my place!

[@rezakarim8774]

I hate the wine sound that the new cars make when breaking.

[@BatangCanuck]

THERE'S THE Ctrain coming 3:45

[@WestJet604]

DuewagU2 RIP

[@republic_7666]

😢

[@BatangCanuck]

The lammotter Ctrain 0:23

[@BatangCanuck]

Ctrain falling 3:33

[@MarcoAngeloGaming]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@ph11p3540]

Couldn't believe how well made these Duwag U2 trains were. Edmonton transit sent their trains away for a complete overhaul to like new condition. There are a few running after all these years. They were better then the new US built trains by a large margin.

[@kunstmol]

We still have about 40 U2s running. But yes, edmonton took better care of them. We shut down our total overhauls 15 years ago

[@rezakarim8774]

Wait the ones with out door ramps have not been overhauled . And the other ones with door ramps have been overhauled?

[@roletheobjectthingy7253]

#2040 Ctrain Is Temporarily Broken

[@rezakarim8774]

More like permanently gone

[@AlbertaGamer]

YOU BROKE MY TRAIN

[@kunstmol]

If you want one, just ask. they are available, free to anyone. really.

[@AlbertaGamer]

@@kunstmol - can you drop one off at my place? LOL Just put it on the lawn

[@kunstmol]

@@AlbertaGamer yeah, that's the catch. you've got to move it. They're not light! But we have 14 presently available at Oliver Bowen garage. Come on down. They're lined up on the east side of the building.

[@AlbertaGamer]

@@kunstmol - If you build a track up to my place, it would be easier to move it ;-)

[@supercarmania3267]

Hold up can actually get one

[@arizonawiqds]

Lol i rode one 2 days ago

[@rezakarim8774]

Sad