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[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Mr. "L" (and fellow old-school bus enthusiasts!):

Just came across these three vintage views that I had not previously seen.

For obvious reasons, I think you'll enjoy these!

"GO GREEN!"

"NYO"

BTW: THANK YOU for taking the time to share so many old photos and related historical facts here with us!

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?4249

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?4248

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?4250

(courtesy bus.nycsubway.org)

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

One more for the road.......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?447

(courtesy bus.nycsubway.org)

[Mr. Linsky]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Mr. "L":

You are quite welcome, sir!

As our resident "Elder Statesman", you have gone far, far beyond the norm in providing us here with so much of historical bus facts, trivia, ands nostalgic photos!

Like yourself, the vintage buses are the fastest way to my heart!

Gotta love this great hobby!

"NYO"

[ripta42]

And you found two different 909s:



1946 TD4506



1955 TDH5106, ex-Jamaica Buses

[Mr. Linsky]

Michael,

Generations apart are these two 909's!

The explanation (you have to follow the bouncing ball on this one!);

When Green Line sent twenty three of their thirty five 4506's including # 909 to Jamaica in the very early sixties, they were repainted and renumbered to the 200's by Jamaica.

Conversely, when Jamaica sent thirteen of their 5106's numbered in the 600's to Green Line in 1978, they were repainted and renumbered as 900's by Green Line.

So there actually was a span of almost twenty years between the two 909's at Green Line.

Best regards to you and the family,

Mr. 'L'

[frankie]

Speaking of Green Bus Line ... With Mr. L in mind, I find this very interesting pass and is currently available.

Did GBL use buses for school service or where these issued to students for discounted fares on regular revenue service?

Frankie

Images courtesy of eBay item number 221365936865 for educational purposes only.

[Mr. Linsky]