![]() We usually had 3-4 power packs sitting in inventory. At that time if a coach needed engine work the engine was just replaced. This was pretty unusual work for the engine department. It had to be the dirtiest job I ever tackled. ![]() The muffler was located behind the engine between the engine and drive axle. Greyhound did the maintenance and serviced the coaches. Zephyr was a small regional line based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. worked with lead mechanic overhauling a 8v71 in a GMC 4903 coach belonging to Zephyr Coach Lines, unit #70. Pittsburgh PCC clearing the underpass on an overcast winter day early ’60’s…Īnd lastly, a rare color photo of NYC’s most well-known bus driver… “That gentlemen, is a clean exhaust”…one of Pacific Electric’s 1940 White 788 models… NYC Jamaica Bus Lines Old Look suburban model (no rear door), late ’50’s… Western Flyer “Canuck” Intercity coach circa 1955… Post-war ACF-Brill Trolley Bus in Philadelphia…early ’60’s… Very rare GM Old Look trolley bus in the late-40’s…most trolley buses were built by Marmon-Herrington, Pullman, ACF-Brill, St Louis Car Company, and Flxible/Twin Coach.ĭriver Changeover – “OK, Fred, let me clear out the fare box and she’s all yours”… Heading downtown in the late ’40’s…in their Sunday finest… Steam and Diesel – Camden NJ, 1947…the bus looks like a Mack…ĭuring the war, there was not only Rosie the Riveter, but also Mary the Mechanic…Įarly attempt at air conditioning on a transit bus – NYC Old Look, late ’50’s…(this bus has been preserved and is part of NY MTA’s historical fleet). Hollywood and Vine, where stars are born, mid-’50’s (’57 Olds being advertised)… Pre-war Ford Bus in Philadelphia in the early ’50’s…
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