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

The newest edition of MC Age, dated July-September 2012, has a great article about the history of Jamaica Buses, with much material contributed by Mr. L himself.

frankie · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:14 am Post subject:

I didn't get my copy yet. Looking forward to reading the article. Thanks for the heads up Andy.

Frankie

frankie · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:12 pm Post subject:

Mr. L: Just a token of appreciation to you and your co-author Mr. Hughes for a great article! Thank you both!

Frankie

Mr. Linsky · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:37 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! and I especially want to thank all the little people (only kidding - I was the littlest!).

Highly recommended reading with many many wonderful photos for which there are really many many people to thank.

For those who are not members of the Motor Bus Society, a copy of 'Jamaica Buses' is now up for auction on eBay through '4509bus' as item # 370755462333.

Regards,

Mr. 'L'

X-Astorian · Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 173 Location: Central NJ

Mr. Linsky · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:31 pm Post subject:

X-Astorian,

Sorry about that - you make a much better salesman than I! - I should have thought of the Society, and they would still have loads of extra copies to boot.

As always, thank you for your help.

Many Regards,

Mr. 'L'

X-Astorian · Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 173 Location: Central NJ

Hart Bus · Age: 75 Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 1150

To X-Aastorian: Thanks for the tip about MBS to get a copy of Mr. L's article.
I've printed out the order form and my check will be at the P.O. tommorow along with other mail.

Before thinkig of MBS, I put up a bid of $25 and was outbid. Don't know how much it will go for but I'll keep the group posted.

X-Astorian · Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 173 Location: Central NJ

Hart Bus,

Happy to help. I'm sure that you'll like the Jamaica issue no matter how you get it.

X-A

Hart Bus · Age: 75 Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 1150

Final e-bay price on issue was $26

RailBus63 · Moderator Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 1063

Hart Bus · Age: 75 Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 1150

My copy arrived yesterday (Thurs. A great job by Mr. L and friend. It will take a while to read through it all.

There is a copy on E-by now with an asking price of $40.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jamaica-Buses-/251232639966?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7ea1dbde

Mr. Linsky · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:58 pm Post subject:

ECA,

I know - I'm getting a percentage on that one! (just kidding).

Thanks for your compliment even though I played only a small role in what was a major undertaking.

Someone commented that it's amazing how much history Jamaica Buses generated through the years considering how small the company was! (and were they right!).

Regards to you and the family and 'Azizen Pesach'.

WCA

Mr. Linsky · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:31 pm Post subject:

RailBus63 · Moderator Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 1063

Mr. L - a question about the turnstile set up for the racetrack buses. Am I correct in assuming this was a portable turnstile and fencing that was put up as needed when the buses were run?

Jim