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[gotransitboyhere]

So something I noticed recently.

Some of the older cab cars, in the 215-241 range, have had their bells removed from the brackets over the past few months. I have noticed 218, 229, 230, and 234 like that.

I have noticed the same thing too, possibly those cabs may not come back to service.

 

[RU479]

I have noticed the same thing too, possibly those cabs may not come back to service.

I don’t know, the fact that only the bells were removed and not the bells themselves, as well as the fact that the horns were still in place, makes me think that something else may be at play.

 

[gotransitboyhere]

GO Transit could be selling the bells, or scraping them.

 

[Bordercollie]

So something I noticed recently.

Some of the older cab cars, in the 215-241 range, have had their bells removed from the brackets over the past few months. I have noticed 218, 229, 230, and 234 like that.

Mechanical Bells would likely be swapped for Ebells. Less moving parts.

 

[RU479]

Mechanical Bells would likely be swapped for Ebells. Less moving parts.

All the pre-2004 built old cab cars had their old M Bells swapped out for E Bells between 2002-2005. What I am referring to is the fact that those E Bells that were once there have now been removed, and now it’s just the empty bracket.

 

[smallspy]

GO Transit could be selling the bells, or scraping them.

They wouldn't be scraping them, they just paint over whatever paint is already on there. The term you are looking for is "scrapping".

And no, they are not selling them. Bells need maintenance too. They've pulled those off to add to the general pool of spares.

Dan

 

[gotransitboyhere]

They wouldn't be scraping them, they just paint over whatever paint is already on there. The term you are looking for is "scrapping".

And no, they are not selling them. Bells need maintenance too. They've pulled those off to add to the general pool of spares.

Dan

Good point

 

[gotransitboyhere]

Any pictures of the refurbishment of Cab Car 214?

 

[RU479]

Any pictures of the refurbishment of Cab Car 214?

No but there is a video of it being shipped for refurbishment in May 2020.
Judging by that time frame it's likely already refurbished.

 

[RU479]

A close up shot of refurbished cab cars 203 and 212 at ONR. 212 seems to be nearly finished with new LED lights and marker lights, as well a horn, bell, and wipers. This shot is not mine.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

More cab shots from here. Really hope they start to be shipped south soon, they look great.

 

[Bordercollie]

A close up shot of refurbished cab cars 203 and 212 at ONR. 212 seems to be nearly finished with new LED lights and marker lights, as well a horn, bell, and wipers. This shot is not mine.View attachment 406119

Any other modifications? I assume it will be a full width cab?

 

[RU479]

Any other modifications? I assume it will be a full width cab?

The cab cars have had full width cabs since 2002-2004.

Although I heard that they will have upgrades done to make the operability better for the crews.

 

[RU479]

Really hope they start to be shipped south soon, they look great.

I'd say considering 2(?) seem almost completely finished now, they could arrive as early as fall of this year.

 

[APTA-2048]

Any other modifications? I assume it will be a full width cab?

If the Series VI are any indication, these may have new seats (the ones on the CEM cars).