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traildriver
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| NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote: | Am curious........
Back in the early NJT era (early/mid-1980s) in addition to the usual Fishbowls, there were also some "exotic" equipment being used on the rush hour "RIVER ROAD EXPRESS", which I frequently commuted on,
I clearly remember (several times) riding on what was either an "MC-7" or an early "MC-8" (this bus/buses had the distinctive slanted window panel)
I've always wondered if NJT purchased said bus/buses from GREYHOUND (I always enjoyed my ride!)....... 
"NYO"
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Not sure where they came from, but likely from Hausman Bus Sales, which was then the MCI new bus distributor, and also had a large fleet of retired Greyhound buses, which they leased out to many operators.
Even the MTA in NYC leased a bunch of them to help fill in during the Grumman 870 fiasco. They were all painted a simple white scheme.
I don't believe NJT purchased any buses from Greyhound. |
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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 9:21 am Post subject: |
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traildriver:
Thanks, appreciate (as always) your input!
You are most likely correct, about the second-hand MCI's I rode on the #159, coming from Hausman; I was not aware of this outfit.
Hard to believe that what I am remembering is now over 40 years ago........ 
Obviously, the buses I mentioned where retired by NJT as soon as they had enough new "Jersey Cruisers" and VOLVO articulateds on hand...
"NYO"
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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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traildriver:
Do you know where the the historic buses from the GREYHOUND museum have ended up?
Wherever they ended up, I certainly hope they will receive a LOT of well-deserved "TLC"!
Appreciate info...........
"NYO"
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