BusTalk

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Lexington & 29th, 1972*......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?2881

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Note, too, the once-commonplace phone booth and the colorful ad for "Ringling Brothers"........aaahhh, "Noo Yawk" nostalgia!

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

3rd & 34th St., 1971 (more "Noo Yawk" nostalgia!).......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1137

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[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Allan & Division, 1981......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?2226

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[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Avenue H & Flatbush, 1972

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1895

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[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Flatbush & Nostrand, 1973.......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1882

(courtesy: bus.nycsubway.org)

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

2nd Ave. & 41st, 1972*........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1909

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*Look closely here......you'll just be able to spot the front of a sharp CAREY 4106 in the background; also, check out that big "Dee-Troit" station wagon.......no SUV's, back then!

[W.B. Fishbowl]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Glenwood & Rockaway Parkway, 1971........*

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1674

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*looks like a bit of a "fender bender" in the right rear background.....

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Park Row & Spruce, 1972........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1913

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[W.B. Fishbowl]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

W.B.:

Indeed, a "distinction" of sorts; the last A/C batwing "Tee-Yay" bus; at that time, I doubt that even the drivers and mechanics (as well as the daily riders) could even begin to think that transit buses could ever become more "futuristic" (at least, appearance-wise) than they already were.

Today, of course, we all take A/C as a given, both above and below ground.

Recall, back in the 60's, when new classes of subway cars were arriving, it was interesting that only some cars of an order had A/C, while others did not.

In recalling my many years as a straphanger, those old "Axiflow" fans in the SMEE car ceilings seemed to be forever unchangeable.......

"NYO"

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Avenue H & Flatbush, 1972

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1902

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[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Fulton & Hanover, 1972........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?2223

(courtesy: bus.nycsubway.org)

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Manhattan & Nassau, 1977.......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1867

(courtesy: bus.nycsubway.org)

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"NOT your 'everyday' GRUMMAN" (Broadway & 168th St.)

Indeed, the "odd man".....uh, I mean "odd bus", out........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1036

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