BusTalk

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Mr. "L"/All:

Just came across the following:

"COLORFUL COACHES IN QUEENS"

http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/2013/10/01/hmn_feature19.html

(courtesy Hemmings)

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Undated view of SURFACE TRANSIT's #6000 (the small sign proclaiming the 13 cent fare truly dates this old view!)

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1551

(courtesy bus.nycsubway.org)

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Another SURFACE TRANSIT scene; this older TWIN COACH looks to be a Model 30-R (or 23-R)........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1550

(courtesy bus.nycsubway.org)

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

here's one of JAMACIA BUSES' Model 40's, puchased in 1933......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?667

(courtesy bus.nycsubway.org)

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"THE ROUTE OF THE ORANGE BUS".........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?735

(courtesy bus.nycsubway.org)

[NorthShore]

[NorthShore]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

North Shore:

Appreciate the info.....much appreciated!

I still cannot fathom why those postwar TWINS were junked while still being fairly new....unless no other property was interested in them at the time.

As I had stated earlier, postwar TWINS were simply not to be seen in my general area; however, through the 1960's, I still remember some prewar TWINS (23-R/30-R) that were then being operated by a few area "indy" companies.

In my area, GMC's more than dominated; however, there were still a number of WHITES, MACKS, and ACF-BRILLS around at the time; by the end of the 60's, however, the latter three had virtually disappeared from the streets.......

"NYO"

[Mr. Linsky]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Mr."L":

Thank you.....your comments do put things in perspective!

This reminds me of the huge investment in postwar PCC cars made by the CSL/CTA......these sleek cars were barely a decade old when they were scrapped (the CTA abandoned all remaining streetcar service in 1958), with some parts being "recycled" for use in new rapid transit equipment.

Recall the the old saying:

"....if it ain't BROKE....DON'T fix it...."

'nuff said!

Thanks again......

"NYO"

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

I often wonder how many folks (including bus enthusiasts!) often fail to see postwar TWIN heritage in the Flex New Looks; thier windshields clearly larger versions of the windshields used on the postwar TWINS.

Recall that, about 1953, TWIN COACH transferred production of thier TWIN COACH-designed buses to Flxible.

This 1971 photo shows JAMACIA BUS' New Look #210.......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?2796

(courtesy bus.nycsubway.org)

[B53RICH]

The photo of Jamaica Bus 554 was actually running on Liberty Avenue in the area of 111 Street.

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

All:

Had to include this beautiful color photo from "The Brew City" (Milwaukee).

This photo is also quite charming, recalling a long-ago time when new buses were handsome and sleek, and the folks who rode them dressed smartly.......aaaah, nostalgia!

http://www.thetransportco.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/tmc1074bus.jpg

[John Roth]

Any photo's out there of Atlantic City NJ TWINS? They were the only TWINS I ever saw or rode on as a kid.

John (from the old BTC board)

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]