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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:21 am Post subject: From Trolley Buses to Fishbowls

All:

Were the new NYCTA Fishbowls that replaced the Brooklyn trolley buses in 1960 purchased specifically for the conversion of the trolley bus routes to diesel coach, or, were they simply a part of the NYCTA's initial order of the new coaches?

Also, how many years did these "first generation" Fishbowls remain in service?

Thank you in advance for any and all ifo.....

John

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:33 am Post subject:

Twilight of a veteran......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?3124

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:36 am Post subject:

The "conquerer" which reigned for many years......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?230

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:53 am Post subject:

Also......were any attempts ever made to preserve one of the old Brooklyn trolley buses?

Sure wish that Branford (now Shore Line) had been able to get at least one....

Hart Bus · Age: 74 Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 1150

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:35 am Post subject:

Thank you for this info!

I was pretty sure that, sadly, none of the old Brooklyn trolley buses were preserved. Sad

Branford (Shore Line) would have been an ideal choice, given its now-stunning collection of electric transit vehicles from the New York area.

Just imagine, if, like the MBTA trolley coaches in Cambridge, Brooklyn's had survived until the present day, even with newer equipment, and one or two of the old coaches kept for fan trips.... Very Happy

John

Catfish 44 · Age: 47 Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 68 Location: Rockaway

The first generation of NYCTA fishbowls from 1959 #'s 1-190 lasted till around '73-'74.

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject:

andy47 · Joined: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 96 Location: New York State

The 1960 NYCTA fishbowls (#501-805) were the second NYCTA fishbowl order. As far I remember, all were assigned to Brooklyn depots including some in the group that replaced the last Brooklyn Division trolley coaches on July 27, 1960. None were assigned when new to Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island routes. The same day that the TCs were replaced there was a major restructuring of Brooklyn Bus Division garage assingments - West 5th Street Depot closed; and Fresh Pond (brand new) opened.