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  Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Over The Road Carriers   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:31 pm   Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
Here's a nostalgic picture of a VERMONT TRANSIT 4106; note "SCENICRUISER SERVICE" emblazoned above the windows.............

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/531213718529696593/

["SC ...
  Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Over The Road Carriers   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:24 pm   Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
In 1975, VERMONT TRANSIT was acquired by GREYHOUND, and became a subsidiary line...........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont_Transit_Lines

["BOSTON"]
  Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Over The Road Carriers   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:20 pm   Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
If my memory serves me correctly, the "mystery" VanHool I had previously mentioned was a Model T-900 (I know that "WESTERN TRAILWAYS" once operated several of this type, back in la ...
  Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Over The Road Carriers   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:50 pm   Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
traildriver:

Thanks for this info; I was not aware of this development.

I've always considered VanHool an "exotic" bus, as they are, indeed, not to be seen in my area.

I DID, howeve ...
  Topic: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: New York City Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:28 pm   Subject: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago
While on the subject of the long-forgotten "WESTCHESTER"...........

www.nywbry.com

["RIDE THE WESTCHESTER"]
  Topic: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2")
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: New York City Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:26 pm   Subject: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2")
W.B.:

Compare these "SURFACE" and "AVENUE B" photos..........

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?154552

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?153092

(courtesy: nycsubway ...
  Topic: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: New York City Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:16 pm   Subject: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago
W.B.:

Agreed.

I still wonder why it took from 1941 (when the Dyre Avenue shuttle opened on the ex-NYW&B row up in "da Bronx") until 1957 to tie the line into the "Eye-Are-Tee' ...
  Topic: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2")
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: New York City Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:10 pm   Subject: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2")
One thing I noticed about all the pictures of "The Little Red Bus That Could": Is it my imagination, or was their red and cream paint scheme along the lines of Surface ("Ride The Surfa ...
  Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Long Island & Westchester Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:38 pm   Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
A few long-defunct operators........

WEST FORDHAM TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION

WHITE PLAINS BUS COMPANY

WHITE PLAINS & PLEASANTVILLE BUS LINES

WESTCHESTER COACH COMPANY

LINCOLN COACH ...
  Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Long Island & Westchester Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:26 pm   Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
See:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee-Line_Bus_System

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Avenue_Railway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westchester_Electric_Railroad

https://en.wikipedia.o ...
  Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Long Island & Westchester Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:19 pm   Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
Speaking of the long-defunct (and largely forgotten) NYW&B Ry, here is an excellent historical site...........

www.nywbry.com

["EXPRESS"]
  Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
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PostForum: Long Island & Westchester Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:15 pm   Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment
Curious...........

In December, 1937, the big green MUs of the opulent, grandoise (but cash-strapped) NYW&B made their last runs from Westchester down to the Bronx.

I've always wondered what ...
  Topic: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: New York City Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:49 pm   Subject: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago
Heard this on 1010 WINS.........

Earlier today, due to a police investigation at Grand Central, there was extremely limited Lexington Avenue "Eye-Are-Tee" service (4/5/6); #5 trains had b ...
  Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: Over The Road Carriers   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:16 am   Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
Recalling the days when Eagles still soared proudly............

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/544161567479390202/

["CONTINENTAL TRAILWAYS"]
  Topic: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2")
NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629

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PostForum: New York City Buses   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:59 am   Subject: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2")
Here's another "AVENUE B" snippet in the "what if" category......

The "Little Red Bus That Could" purchased "Dangerfields" in 1965, one of five delivered tha ...
 
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