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Last night, I was (once again!) watching 1934's hit comedy "IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT", and, as always, savoring all the rich and interesting period details involving the buses and the station interiors.

I was looking (with much interest!) of the shoulder insignias of Ward Bond's uniform jacket, showing the "running dog" appearing to pass through a hoop (this further dated the film!)

As I had mentioned awhile ago, I noticed three New Jersey destinations listed above the departure gates:

ATLANTIC CITY

ELIZABETH

NEWARK

As the camera angle did not capture all of the sign, I am sure that "JERSEY CITY" was also displayed.

It must have been very interesting, to say the least, to see the studio crews ironing out the finer details with the brass at GREYHOUND, to assure the most realistic approaches.

Recall, too, the memorable scene at the Miami terminal, where "Peter Warren" tosses out the piles of newspapers that were occupying the rear seat? (Clearly, GREYHOUND, like the passenger trains of that era, also delivered the papers!)

I LOVE this classic "Hound flick", made even better with the dashing Clark Cable and the lovely Claudette Colbert!

The drivers of that era (like they buses they piloted) were indeed made of STERN STUFF, no mistake in that!

"NYO"

["NIGHT BUS TO NEW YORK"]

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If you love “It Happened One Night” so much, perhaps you might be interested in seeing the 1956 Technicolor musical remake, “You Can’t Get Away From It”?
Like most remakes, it doesn’t measure up to the original, and indeed if you read the reviews, almost all agree.

However, it is neat to see the original Yellow conventional, replaced by a modern Scenicruiser…🙂

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0049973/

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traildriver:

One of these days, I have to see this film, if only for the SCENICRUISER scenes.

I've also (like yourself) heard the film itself wasn't all that great; I'll take the 1934 original with Gable and Colbert anyday!

I STILL like to picture a young Glen Campbell riding on a SCENICRUISER (or a "Buffalo"), watching the passing scenery from the window as "Gentle On My Mind" plays on the soundtrack!

Sure wouldn't mind seeing either Gable or Cambell playing the part of a 'Hound driver!

"NYO"

["TRAVEL STRAIGHT THRU-GO GREYHOUND!"]

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traildriver:

Quick question(s)......

When GREYHOUND was selling off the SCENICRUISERS during the 1970's, were the 4104's also being sold off at that time?

Also, about when were the 4106's retired?

Appreciate, as always, your input......

"NYO"

["SEE AMERICA FIRST-GO GREYHOUND"]

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Came across this link on another forum:

https://oaklandside.org/2023/03/09/oakland-greyhound-bus-station-abandoned-history-underground-raves-party-alden-global/

Be sure to scroll down to the photo of the rugged looking three axle conventional “motor stage”, and its driver…

“Buck” Travis, who later became a vice president of the Greyhound Corporation, after they merged with his California Transit to form Pacific Greyhound Lines, should have received the credit for the oldest component of the Company, since it dated back long before the “official” founders date of 1914 in the Iron Range of Minnesota. California Transit started in horse drawn stage coach era…

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Former GREYHOUND stations in California........

https://www.roadarch.com/bus/ca.html

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I might have inquired about this a long while back........

Was just thinking about how many miles a GREYHOUND driver was allowed to drive per trip.

How long was the driver behind the wheel before he was relieved?

I know there were dormitories/overnight accommodations for drivers on the really long-distance runs; but, if, say, the driver was assigned to drive a "short haul" run between New York and Philadelphia, how many trips per day would he make (with a rest period in between)

I'm going to guess one round trip per day?

During peak travel times during holidays, did drivers work OT?

Thanks.........

"NYO"

["THRU-BUS SERVICE"]

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.......given the prestige that being a GREYHOUND driver once carried, many years ago, and, also, given the physical stamina required to focus on the road while piloting a huge bus carrying many passengers, I think it is also a given that GREYHOUND drivers had to be in top physical condition, and, also, be "quick-on-the-draw", regarding mental faculties.

Too, even though the drivers were not "mechanics", per se, it's obvious that they had to have at least have a "working knowledge" of the buses they drove.....

"NYO"

["SCENICRUISER SERVICE"]

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In "AMERICAN BUSES" (David Jacobs, 1985), there is a photo of a GREYHOUND driver, Mr. E. J. Ross, who, at the time of publication, had been driving for the company for 37 years; this meant that, when he started driving, 743's, SILVERSIDES and ACF-BRILLs were in operation.

The photo caption tells us that Mr. Ross was then running mostly out of Dallas, and mostly to Memphis.

His schedule had him working four days, with two days off in-between.

Indeed, for an older driver, STAMINA (and, of course, overall good health) played a tremendous role in job longevity (and, of course, a love for the job!)

"NYO"

["GREYHOUND LINES"]

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