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General Motors TG-3609

**Power/Fuel** | Gasoline

The **General Motors TG-3609** was a 30 foot Old Look transit bus built from 1944 to 1946 in the United States.

1200 units were built in total.

## Features/Specs

**Engine:**

* GMC 451 cubic in.

## Operators

### Canada

* City Transit - St. John, NB
* Greer Transportation - Barrie, ON
* Grey Coach Lines - Toronto, ON
* Lethbridge LA Transit - Lethbridge, AB
* Penetang-Midland Coach Lines - Midland, ON
* Provincial Transport - Montreal, QC
* Toronto Transportation Commission - Toronto, ON

### United States

* Bessemer-Hillside Bus Company - Lowellsville, OH
* Chicago & West Towns Railway Company - Oak Park, IL
* Citizens Rapid Transit Company - Newport News, VA
* Delaware Coach Company - DE
* Fresno City Lines - Fresno, CA
* Holyoke Street Railway - Holyoke, MA
* Jackson City Lines (MS) - Jackson, MS
* Key System Transit Lines - Oakland, CA
* Lincoln City Lines - Lincoln, NE
* Mobile City Lines - Mobile, AL
* Montgomery City Lines - Montgomery, AL
* Phoenix Street Railway - Phoenix, AZ
* Public Service Company of New Hampshire - Manchester, NH
* Suburban Transit System - Oak Lawn, IL
* Tampa Transit Lines - Tampa, FL
* Waukegan-North Chicago Transit Company - Waukegan, IL
General Motors TDH-3301

The **General Motors TDH-3301** was a 30 foot New Look built from 1969 to 1971 in the United States. It was powered by a GMC Toro-Flow II DH478 diesel engine.

## Operators

### Canada

* Airdrie Transit - Airdrie, AB
* Calgary Transit - Calgary, AB
* Chatham Coach Lines - Chatham, ON
* Chatham Transit - Chatham, ON
* Dartmouth Transit - Dartmouth, NS
* Excel Coach Lines - Kenora, ON
* Mississauga Transit - Mississauga, ON
* Nelson Transit System - Nelson, BC
* North Bay Transit - North Bay, ON
* Newmarket Transit - Newmarket, ON
* Quick Coach Lines - Delta, BC
* Sarnia Transit Company - Sarnia, ON
* Southway (C.A. Bailey/Leamington Transit) - Leamington, ON
* Travelways - ON

### United States

* Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) - Ann Arbor, MI
* Cambria County Transit Authority - Johnstown, PA
* Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) - State College, PA
* Community Transit System - Ithaca, NY
* City Utilities of Springfield - Springfield, MO
* Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz Metro) - Santa Cruz, CA
* Southern California Rapid Transit District (SCRTD) - Los Angeles, CA
* Suburban Express Company - PA
* Transit Bus Line - Dedham, MA
* Waukegan-North Chicago Transit Company - Waukegan, IL
General Motors Corporation

**General Motors Corporation** was once an American manufacturer of buses. Bus production was located in Pontiac, Michigan, and the company built buses for companies around the world.

Yellow Cab Company was created in 1923 and in 1925 General Motors became a majority owner of the company, changing the name to the Yellow Truck & Coach Manufacturing Company. General Motors purchased the company outright in 1943 and it was merged with Truck Division of GM, being renamed the GM Truck & Coach Division. GM continued the Yellow Coach product line and in 1944 the GM badge replaced the Yellow Coach badge.

## Bus Models

* Intercity Coach/Parlor (1940s-1980)
* New Look (1959-1977)
* Old Look (1940-1969)
* Rapid Transit Series (1977-1987)

GM also produced several chassis for school bus/cutaway applications

* B-Series school bus chassis (1966-2003)
* G-Series van chassis (Handi-Van, VanDura) (1964-1996)
* Savana 3500/4500 van chassis (1996-present)
* GMT 560 medium duty truck chassis (2003-2009)

## Subsidiaries

### GMDD

In 1961 GM opened a plant in London, Ontario, Canada, (General Motors Diesel Division or GMDD) that built buses as well as military vehicles and railway equipment.

## Vehicle Components

### Engines

* Duramax diesel engines (Under DMAX partnership with Isuzu)
* Vortec gasoline engines
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 4051-4090

**Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 4051-4090** were 2003 NABI 40-LFW (040.07) buses. They were originally intended to be built near the end of the 2002 model year but were pushed back to the early 2003 model year.

## Details

* More units will be auctioned off in 2021.

## References

1. ↑ utahrails.net NABI Production List
2. ↑ www.dmv.ca.gov
3. ↑ www.cptdb.ca
4. ↑ actransit.legistar.com (Att. 1. Vehicle Disposal list)
5. ↑ www.actransit.org
6. ↑ www.facebook.com
Coach and Equipment

**Coach and Equipment Manufacturing Corporation** of Penn Yan, New York, manufactures cutaway buses on Ford, GMC and International chassis.

## Current Models

* Metro Lite
* Phoenix

## Past Models

* Condor
* Condor CMD-55
* Pegasus
* Urban Lite

## Contacts

* **Address:** PO Box 36, 130 Horizon Park Drive, Penn Yan, NY 14527-0036
* **Fax:** 315-536-0460
* **Phone:** 315-536-2321
General Motors S6H-4503

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors S6H-4503** was a 35 foot Suburban New Look built from 1968 to 1971 in the United States and 1969 in Canada. It was powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V71N and a Allison automatic transmission.

3 were built in total.

## Operators

### United States

* Illinios State Penitentiary - Joliet, IL
* Lincoln Village Transit Company - OH
* State Prison of Southern Michigan - Jackson, MI
Aesys

**Aesys** is a manufacturer of public transit technology, including LED vehicle destination signs, next stop announcements,

## History

Aesys Inc. started in 1977 in the field of industrial automation and specialized in designing, engineering, construction and installation innovative visual communication systems using LED displays. Our products and systems can provide precise, extremely clear, real-time transmission of information and data

Aesys has its global head quarters in Italy and has offices or distributors in various countries around the globe. It began exporting its destination signs to North America in 2003, although the full line of Aesys products are not yet available to the North American market.

## Products

* **Libra** - amber LED destination sign
* **Gemini** - full colour LED destination sign
* **Zenith** - multimedia passenger information system
* **VideoSIGHT** - onboard video surveillance system
* Bus Next-stop Sign *(not available to North America)*
* Audio Voice Announcement System *(not available to North America)*
* Automatic vehicle monitoring system *(not available to North America)*

## Gallery

Urbis Transport urbain Les Moulins 29507 Destination Sign Control Panel.jpgAesys KC640 destination sign control panel.
## References

* Aesys Inc.
* Aesys Verbabus led destination signs
General Motors PD-4151

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors PD-4151** was a 41 passenger Parlor series coach built in the United States. These buses featured silversides and the gear shift was mounted on the steering column.

357 units were built and all were for Greyhound companies or affiliates.

## Specifications

**Engine:**

* Detroit Diesel 6-71

**Height:**

* 118"

**Wheelbase:**

* 264"
American Seating 6566

The **American Seating 6566** (also known as **Model 6566**) is a type of transit seat produced by American Seating and its Canadian Division Otaco Seating. The grab rails at the seat backing may be stainless steel or thermoplastic. The 6566 is able to feature the EZ fold system in certain models to accommodate passengers utilizing mobility aids by flipping up the seat pan.
Cummins L9

The **Cummins L9** is an 8.9 litre, inline six cylinder diesel engine available for medium-duty trucks and urban transit buses. Introduced at the National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show in March 2016 and available beginning in 2017, the L9 is the successor to the Cummins ISL.

New for Cummins' 2017 line of engines is a Single Module aftertreatment system which combines the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems into a single canister. The more compact, lighter emissions control systems, according to Cummins, also boast greater thermal efficiency for improved engine operation. Unique to the transit applications, the L9 will continue to use the Modular Aftertreatment System.

The Cummins L9 features enhanced on-board diagnostics (OBD) that ensure emissions stay within the EPA limits as well as enhanced electronic controls. Cummins has also added a particulate matter sensor. The engine meets EPA 2016 and GHG 2017 regulations. It boats a 15 percent improvement in fuel economy over the 2007 ISL. Engine electronic controls and optimized combustion formula help achieve Euro 6 Phase-C compliance. Further electronics refinement allowed the L9 to meet the more stringent Euro 6 Phase-D regulations in 2019. Phased-D required reduced Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) emissions during lower speed city operations, as well as under cold engine start conditions. Real-world, on-road testing was also required during testing.

## Models for Transit Bus

 L9 330
 L9 330H

## Models for Motorcoach

 L9 380
 L9 330H

## References

1. ↑ Redefining Classics: Cummins Introduces The Next Generation Of Iconic Midrange Engines. 01 March 2016. Press release. Cummins. Retrieved on 21 December 2016.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2017 Cummins L9 brochure. 2016. Cummins. Retrieved on 21 December 2016.
3. ↑ Cummins Announces 2017 Engine Lineup for Transit. 16 May 2016. Press release. Retrieved on 21 December 2016.
4. ↑ “CUMMINS BRING EURO 6 SMART EFFICIENCY TO FIAA SHOW.” Press release. Cummins, 23 May 2017.
5. ↑ “Cummins Takes a Euro VI Step Ahead with Phase-D Certified Diesels.” Press release. Cummins, 07 June 2019.

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General Motors TDM-5108

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors TDM-5108** was a 40 foot Old Look suburban transit bus built from 1953 to 1959 in the United States.

461 units were built for United States and Canadian operators.

## Operators

### Canada

* Autobus Deshaies
* Commission de transport de la ville de Laval - Laval, QC
* Metropolitan Provincial - Montreal, QC
* Provincial Transport - Montreal, QC

### United States

* Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad - Glen Burnie, MD
* Bonanza Bus Lines - Providence, RI
* Chicago and Calumet District Transit Company - Hammond, IN
* DeCamp Bus Lines - Montclair, NJ
* Double A Transportation - Rocky Hill, CT
* Holyoke Street Railway - Holyoke, MA
* Jamaica Buses - Jamaica, NY
* Lakeland Bus Lines - Dover, NJ
* Peerless Stages - Oakland, CA
Flxible 53102 Models

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **Flxible 53102** is a series of American transit buses built from 1973 to 1978. It is part of the third generation of "New Look" buses produced by Flxible.

## Model layout

Model designation is as follows:

* **53**: 40-foot length, nominal seating capacity of 53
* **102**: 102-inch width
* **-6**: Detroit Diesel 6V-71 engine or **-8**: Detroit Diesel 8V-71 engine
* **-0**: no air conditioning or **-1**: air conditioning

## Operators

### United States

* Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District - Oakland, CA
* Hudson Bus Transportation Company - NJ
* Fort Worth Transportation Authority - Fort Worth, TX
* Fresno Transit - Fresno, CA
* Greater Richmond Transit Company - Richmond, VA
* Metropolitan Transportation Authority - NY
* Metro Transit - Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN
* Milwaukee County Transit System - Milwaukee, WI
* New Jersey Transit and its predecessor Transport Of New Jersey
* Orange County Transportation Authority - Orange County, CA
* Port Authority of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh, PA
* San Diego Transit System - San Diego, CA
* Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority - Cincinnati, OH
* Tidewater Regional Transit Authority - VA
* Transit Authority of River City - Louisville, KY
* TriMet - Portland, OR
* University of Michigan - MI

## Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.
General Motors TDH-3302N

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors TDH-3302N** was a 30 foot, non air-conditioned New Look built from 1972 to 1973 in the United States. It was powered by a GMC 478 Toro-Flow II diesel engine.

## Operators

### Canada

* Autobus Drummondville (Bourgeois) - Drummondville, QC
* Barrie Transit - Barrie, ON
* Belleville Transit - Belleville, ON
* Border Transit - Peterborough, ON
* Calgary Transit - Calgary, AB
* Cambridge Transit - Cambridge, ON
* Canadian Premier Charters - Calgary, AB
* Charter Bus Lines of British Columbia - Delta, BC
* Chatham Coach Lines - Chatham, ON
* Chatham Transit - Chatham, ON
* Commission de transport de Drummondville - Drummondville, QC
* Dartmouth Transit - Dartmouth, NS
* Diversified Transportation - Fort McMurray, AB
* Galt Public Utilities Commission - Cambridge, ON
* Moose Jaw Transit - Moose Jaw, SK
* Quick Shuttle
* Stratford Transit - Stratford, ON
* Travelways - ON

### United States

* Cambria County Transit Authority - Johnstown, PA
* Pioneer Valley Transit Authority - Amherst, MA
* University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT
* Whatcom Transportation Authority - Bellingham, WA

## External Links

* Ohio Museum of Transportation - TDH-3301A/N US production list
General Motors S8H-5303A

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors S8H-5303A** was a 40 foot, air conditioned Suburban New Look built from 1969 to 1971 in the United States, and 1970 in Canada.

54 were built in total. 48 by General Motors Corporation in the United States and 6 by General Motors Diesel Division in Canada.

## Operators

### Canada

* Commission de transport de la communauté urbaine de Montréal - Montréal, QC
* Metropolitan Provincial - Montreal, QC
* Société de transport de la communauté urbaine de Montréal - Montreal, QC

### United States

* Command Bus Company - Brooklyn, NY
* Double A Transportation - Rocky Hill, CT
* Jamaica Buses - Jamaica, NY
* New York Bus Service - New York, NY
* PAT - Pittsburgh, PA
* Queens Surface Corporation - Queens, NY

## External Links

* S8H-5303A US production list
* S8H-5303A Canadian production list
Flxible F2D Models

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **Flxible F2D** models are a series of American transit buses built from 1961 to 1968. They are part of the first generation of "New Look" buses produced by Flxible.

## Models

Model designation is as follows:

* **F**: manufactured by Flxible (this dates back to when Flxible purchased the Twin Coach's transit bus line).
* **2**: 102-inch wide bus
* **D**: diesel engine.
* **47**: Detroit Diesel 4-71, **6V**: Detroit Diesel 6V-71 engine, **6V5**: 6V-71 engine and built in Evergreen, AL, **6VT**: 6V-71 engine with a T-drive transmission, or **V8C**: Cummins 165-285 engine.
* **-31**: 31-foot, **-33**: 33-foot, **-35**: 35-foot, or **-40**: 40-foot.
* **1**: transversely mounted engine.
* **-1**: transit bus or **-7**: suburban bus.
* **-UL**: under-floor luggage bays
* **-AC**: air conditioning

## Specifications

**Engine:**

* Cummins 165-285
* Detroit Diesel 4-71
* Detroit Diesel 6V71N

## Operators

### United States

* Cedar Rapids Transit - Cedar Rapids, IA
* Chicago Transit Authority - Chicago, IL
* Continental Air Transport - Chicago, IL
* Detroit Street Railway - Detroit, MI
* King County Metro Transit - Seattle, WA
* Memphis Transit Authority - Memphis, TN
* New Orleans Public Service - New Orleans, LA
* Ohio State University Campus Area Bus Service - OH
* San Mateo County Transit District - San Mateo County, CA
* St. Louis Metro - St. Louis, MO
* Terminal Island Transit - Terminal Island, CA
* Triboro Coach Corporation - NY
* TriMet - Portland, OR
* University of Michigan - MI

## Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 2079-2099

**Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 2079-2099** were 1983 Gillig Phantom 35' (35/96TA6V92) buses.

## Details

* An unknown unit (from this series or the low 2000's series) was spotted on a flat bed on highway 580 westbound about 20 miles outside of Hayward, CA on 6/20/2019. It was stripped of all usable parts and was heading to scrap.

## References

1. ↑ www.dmv.ca.gov
2. ↑ www.instagram.com & Instagram full photo
3. ↑ norcalbusfans.jalbum.net
Allison EP System

The **Allison Hybrid EP System** is a two-mode compound split parallel hybrid electric system for diesel vehicles. The system is comprised of a dual pulse interval modulator (DPIM2), Panasonic nickel metal hydride (NiMH) energy storage batteries, a control module, and an electric Drive Unit.

Pre-production began in 2001, with a number of transit agencies trialing buses equipped with the Hybrid EP System, then known as the EP System, and giving their feedback. Allison began commercial
production in October 2003. King County Metro in Seattle, Washington was one of the first to order buses with the EP System, taking 213 buses from 2003 into 2004.

Allison announced in December 2009, that for 2010, the EP System for buses and coaches would feature new and improved components for greater reliability, durability and performance.The 2010 Hybrid EP System uses Allison's Fourth Generation Electronic Controls which has greater processing power and memory capability. It also features a the new DPIM2, improved energy storage system (called ESS2), and updated Drive Unit for EPA 2010-compliant engines.

The DPIM2 unit is usually located behind the NiMH batteries on the roof. It converts energy that is transferred between the drive/generator, which uses and produces alternating current (AC), and the batteries, which store direct current (DC). The energy that is stored in the batteries is produced by the generator, which is connected to the diesel engine, and though regenerative braking. The current DPIM2, which has more robust internal hardware and enhanced redundancy for greater reliability, replaced Allison's DPIM in 2010.

The Hybrid EP Drive Unit (originally known as the EV Drive) is an infinitely variable transmission in common with the Allison Bus Series. It features two generator/motor that acts as variable clutches and control the the planetary components.

## References

1. ↑ Allison H 40 EP and H 50 EP Specification, 04/2012. Allison Transmission.
2. ↑ 2010 Allison Hybrid EP System, allisontransmission.com, retrieved on 2010-01-29

* Allison EP System, allsisontransmission.com, retrieved on 2009-10-03
Bay Area Rapid Transit District Alstom cars

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**Bay Area Rapid Transit District 301-450** are Alstom **C1** cars.

## History

By the mid-late 1970s, it was apparent that BART had too many A cars, and that BART required more time to change train lengths than desireable. The former problem was addressed with the A to B car (800 series) program, while the latter required an entirely new car design, the C car.

The C car design allows for these cars to be used as lead, trailing, or mid cars. This was contrasted to the original Rohr built fleet of A and B cars, of which were only to be used in lead/trailing and midtrain position respectively.

C cars allowed for train resizing (makes/breaks) outside of yards. Traditionally, long trains ran in the commute periods and short trains ran during off peak peroids. Before C cars, trains had to return to the yard to add or remove B cars, resulting in additional time and operator requirements. With C cars, trains can be lengthed (make) while at the station platform, and can be shortened by uncoupling 2 C cars, splitting a train into two pieces (break). This type of operation allowed for greater flexibility in train sizes.

The contract in October 1982 was originally at $180 Million (44 million less than the only US Bidder, Budd), however it was increased to $228-241.5 million by 1985-1987.

The first 4 C cars, **301-304(1st)** were all prototypes used to test/burn-in the C car design. They were built in 1985.

Production cars, **301-304 (2nd), and 305-450** were built 1987-1990 at 3377 Western Avenue, Union City, CA.

Carbodies were by Soferval in France, but 2/3 of the car was US made, including Westinghouse traction motors and Knorr dynamic brakes.

Their French heritage can still be seen with the builders plate: "ALSTOM: Raismes, France."

In June 2020, about 1/3 (50) of the roughly 150 remaining cars were left in service. Plans call for their eventual retirement sooner than the Rohr A2 and B2 cars.

Before the C2 cars, the C1 cars were originally known as **C** cars. Presently, the Alstom C1 and Morrison Knudson **C2 cars (Fleet no 2501-2580)** are together as known a C cars.
General Motors H8H-649

The **General Motors H8H-649** was a 40 foot Highway series coach built from 1979 to 1980 in the United States.

223 units were built.

## Operators

### Canada

* Grey Goose Bus Lines - Winnipeg, MB
* SMT (Eastern) - Saint John, NB

### United States

* 88 Transit Lines - PA
* Academy Bus Lines - NJ
* Interstate Coach - MA
* Pawtuxet Valley Bus Lines - RI
* Peerless Stages - Oakland, CA
* Peter Pan Bus Lines
* Yosemite Transportation System - CA
General Motors SDH-4501

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors SDH-4501** was a 35 foot Suburban New Look built from 1959 to 1962 in the United States. It was powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V71N and a Allison VH automatic transmission. The SDH-4501 featured all foward seats on a raised platform and optional A/C.

90 units were produced and all for American operators.

## Operators

### United States

* AC Transit - Alameda & Contra Costa Counties, CA
* Chicago and Calumet District Transit Company - Hammond, IN
* New Castle Area Transit Authority (NCATA) - New Castle, PA
* New York Bus Service - New York, NY
* Peerless Stages - Oakland, CA
* Sonoma County Transit - Santa Rosa, CA
* Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) - Cincinnati, OH
* The Connecticut Company (ConnCo) - CT
Detroit Diesel

**Detroit Diesel Corporation** (DDC), is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The off-highway division is owned by Tognum, and the on-highway division is owned by Daimler AG. The company is perhaps best known for producing on-highway medium and heavy-duty diesel engines for the commercial use such as trucks and buses.

## History

In 1938, General Motors formed their General Motors Diesel Division (GMDD) which produced two-cycle engines for use in tanks, landing craft, road building equipment, and as standby generators. In the 1950s, Detroit Diesel expanded into the on-highway truck market, and introduced the Series 53 and Series 71 engines in 1957.

GMDD became known as Detroit Diesel Engine Division in 1965, and five years later, General Motors later brought together their Detroit Diesel Engine with their Allison Division to form the Detroit Diesel Allison Division. In 1988 Detroit Diesel Corporation was formed from Detroit Diesel allison as a result of a Penske Corporation and General Motors joint venture.

In October 2000, DaimlerChrysler acquired Detroit Diesel, and brought together their engine and powertrain businesses into the Commercial Vehicle Division under DaimlerChrysler Powersystems. In 2008, it was announced that Detroit Diesel will not sell engines outside the Daimler family begining 2010. This would mean Setra would be the only bus manufacturer to use Detroit Diesel engines. Detroit Diesel later reversed their decision and announced in November 2009 their re-entry into the North American bus and coach market.

## Current engines

* DD5
* DD8
* DD13
* DD15
* DD16

## Past engines

* MBE 900 (Mercedes-Benz Engine)
* MBE 4000 (Mercedes-Benz Engine)
* Series 30/30G (Navistar DT-444E)
* Series 40 (Navistar DT-466E)
* Series 40E (Navistar DT-530E)
* Series 50/50G
* Series 60/60G
* Series 53
* Series 71
* Series 92

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Detroit Diesel History, detroitdiesel.com, retrieved on 2009-08-17
2. ↑ Detroit Diesel engines not to be sold to companies outside of the Daimler family in 2010, prevostcar.com, retrieved on 2009-08-17.
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 101-141

**Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 101-141** were 1996 ElDorado National Aerotech bodied buses built on a Chevrolet chassis. They were bought for light route service.

## References

1. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/367df6.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-17
2. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/GM%2011-186%20Bus%20Disposal.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-18
3. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/GM%2012-059%20Vehicle%20Disposal.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-18
4. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/3533a5.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-18
5. ↑ www.dmv.ca.gov
6. ↑ medford.craigslist.org
Chevrolet/GMC 3500/4500 Chassis

The **Chevrolet Express** (also sold as the **GMC Savana**) is a full-sized van platform. It is commonly used as a cutaway chassis for shuttle bus, school bus, and transit bus applications. The chassis is available in two types: the 3500 (light duty) and 4500 (medium duty). The Chevrolet Express and GM Savana were introduced in 1995 for the 1996 model year, replacing the Chevrolet Van and GMC Vandura respectively.

The Express received a facelift in 2003 with a a revised grill and headlights. Both the Express and Savana are available with the Chrome Appearance Package upgrade that features a chrome front grille and dual composite halogen headlamps.

In 2016, Chevrolet announced that some Express and Savana production would be assumed by Navistar at its plant in Springfield, Ohio, beginning with the 2017 model year.

## Specifications

**Engine**

* GM Ecotec V6 4.3L (gasoline) (2018–present)
* GM Vortec V6 4.3L (gasoline) (1996–2014)
* GM Vortec V8 4.8L (gasoline) (2010–present)
* GM Vortec V8 5.0L (gasoline) (1996–2002)
* GM Vortec V8 5.7L (gasoline) (1996–2002)
* GM Vortec V8 6.0L (gasoline) (2010–present)
* GM Vortec V8 7.4L (gasoline) (1996–2000)
* GM Vortec V8 8.1L (gasoline) (2001–2002)
* GM Duramax Turbo Diesel I4 2.8L (2017–present)
* GM turbo diesel V8 6.5L (1996–2002)
* GM Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 6.6L (2006–2016)

**Transmission**

* GM 4L80-E 4 speed automatic
* GM 6L90-E 6 speed automatic (2010–present)
* GM 8L90-E 8 speed automatic (with 2.8L Duramax engine)

**GVWR**

* 9,900 to 12,300 (for 3500 models)
* 14,200 (for 4500 models)

## Operators

### Canada

* Barrie Transit - Barrie, ON
* BC Transit - Province of BC excluding Metro Vancouver
* Calgary Transit - Calgary, AB
* Coast Mountain Bus Company - Metro Vancouver, BC
* Medicine Hat Transit - Medicine Hat, AB
* Perimeter Transportation - Vancouver, BC
* Red Deer Transit - Red Deer, AB
* Saskatoon Transit - Saskatoon, SK
* Southland Transportation - Alberta and Saskatchewan
* Three Hills and District Seniors Outreach Program - Kneehill County, AB
* Tikicab Transportation Company - Tofino, BC
* West Vancouver Municipal Transit - West Vancouver, BC
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 1200-1260

**Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 1200-1260** were 1982-1983 Neoplan USA AN440A buses.

## Details

* Many units were bought by Transit Sales International.
	+ Some units were sold to Transportes de Baja California Azul y Blanco, notably a unit renumbered 181.
* Many units were bought by Zacher's Auto Salvage in Harbor City, CA.

## References

1. ↑ www.facebook.com
2. ↑ www.dmv.ca.gov
3. ↑ mvscusa.com - $5 Report
4. ↑ www.facebook.com
General Motors TDM-5301

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors TDM-5301** was a 40 foot New Look built in 1961 in the United States.

30 were built in total by General Motors Corporation in the United States, all for Los Angeles MTA.

## Operators

### United States

* Los Angeles MTA - Los Angeles, CA
* Peerless Stages - Oakland, CA

## External Links

* Ohio Museum of Transportation - TDM-5301 US production list
General Motors SDM-4502

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors SDM-4502** was a 35 foot Suburban New Look built from 1963 to 1967 in the United States and 1963 to 1966 in Canada. It was powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V71N and a manual transmission. The SDM-4502 featured all foward seats on a raised platform and optional A/C.

203 were built in total. 162 by General Motors Corporation in the United States and 41 by General Motors Diesel Division in Canada.

## Operators

### Canada

* Acadian Lines
* Autobus Monette et Fils - Delson, QC
* Beaver Bus Lines - Winnipeg, MB
* Canada Coach Lines - Hamilton, ON
* Charterways Transportation - Malton, ON
* Commission de transport de la Rive-Sud de Montréal - Longueuil, QC
* Horizon Coach Lines - Vancouver, BC
* La Cooperative de Transport par Autocars Québéchoix - QC
* Metropolitan Sud - Montreal, QC
* Murray Hill - QC
* Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway Company - Windsor, ON
* Skinner School Bus Lines - ON

### United States

* 88 Transit Lines - PA
* Brush Hill Tours - Boston, MA
* Chicago and Calumet District Transit Company - Hammond, IN
* Cleveland-Lorain Highway Coach Company - OH
* Community Traction Company - Toledo, OH
* Gardena Municipal Bus Lines - Gardena, CA
* Hudson Bus Lines - MA
* Indian Trails - MI
* Jacksonville Coach Company - Jacksonville, FL
* Jacksonville Transportation Authority - Jacksonville, FL
* King County Metro Transit - Seattle, WA
* Kitsap Transit - Kitsap County, WA
* Long Beach Transit - Long Beach, CA
* McGinn Bus Company - MA
* Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Company - Plymouth, MA
* RGRTA - Rochester, NY
* Sacramento Regional Transit District - Sacramento, CA
* Sacramento Transit Authority - Sacramento, CA
* Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines - Santa Monica, CA
* Waukegan-North Chicago Transit Company - Waukegan, IL
* Yosemite Transportation System - Yosemite National Park

## External Links

* SDM-4502 US production list
* SDM-4502 Canadian production list
Caterpillar

**Caterpillar**, commonly called **CAT**, is the world's largest heavy equipment manufacturer headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. CAT was formed in 1925 with the merger of companies Holt and Best.

CAT is perhaps best known for their complete range of construction equipment and heavy machinery. They also manufacture diesel engines for truck, bus, locomotive, and other applications.

On June 12, 2008, CAT announced that they would exit the business of supplying engines to on-highway original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the next EPA emission standard in 2010. CAT cites as the reason for leaving the on-highway engine business, a decline in the market for independant engine manufactures as more OEMs are using proprietary engines.

## Current Products

### Transmission (often found in buses)

* CX28
* CX31

## Past Products

### Engines (often found in buses)

* 3126
* 3176B
* 3208
* C7
* C9
* C10
* C12
* C13

## References

1. ↑ Cats out of the bag, etrucker.com, retrieved on 2009-07-29
General Motors SDH-5302

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors SDH-5302** was a 40 foot Suburban New Look built from 1963 to 1967 in the United States, and in 1965 in Canada.

A total of 111 were built. General Motors Corporation built 96 in the United States and General Motors Diesel Division built 15 in Canada.

## Specifications

**Engine**

* Detroit Diesel 8V71N

**Transmission**

* Allison VS1-8
* Allison VS2-8

## Operators

### Canada

* Chatham Coach Lines - Chatham, ON
* Gray Coach Lines - Toronto, ON
* Murray Hill - QC

### United States

* Atlantic City Transportation Company - Atlantic City, NJ
* Chicago and Calumet District Transit Company - Hammond, IN
* Domenico Bus Service - Bayonne, NJ
* Greyhound USA
* New York Bus Service - New York, NY
* Pioneer Bus Company - Houston, TX
* Rapid Transit Lines - Houston, TX

## Demonstrator units

 ?
* To Texas Motor Coaches 1454.

## External Links

* SDH-5302 US production list
* SDH-5302 Canadian production list
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District non-revenue/service vehicles

## References

1. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/367df6.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-17
2. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/GM%2010-229%20Vehicle%20Disposal.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-17
3. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/GM%2002-268%20-%20FB.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-17
4. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/GM%2011-186%20Bus%20Disposal.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-18
5. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/GM%2012-059%20Vehicle%20Disposal.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-18
6. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/61ef41.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-18
7. ↑ http://www.actransit.org/wp-content/uploads/board\_memos/b78f73.pdf, retrieved on 2013-12-20
Crown Ikarus 286

The **Crown Ikarus 286** was a articulated transit bus manufactured by Crown Coach Corporation & Ikarus. The prototype 286 was built by Ikarus in late 1977. It was used as Ikarus's demonstration bus to enter the U.S. market. Due to the Federal Transportation Administration's regulations of the time, which would later become the Buy America Act of 1982, the 286 was required to have been built with 50% American labor and 50% American parts. In 1979, Ikarus struck an agreement with Crown, who would complete the assembly of the Hungarian-built buses in Los Angeles, CA. No orders were made after late 1984 and the contract between Crown & Ikarus ceased in 1986 after lawsuits arose from TriMet, due to defects with the buses. Ikarus would later contract with Orion in 1984 to sell the 286 in Canada as the Orion III.

## Operators

### United States

#### Original Operators

* Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) - Albany, NY
* Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) - Jacksonville, FL
* Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) - Houston & Harris County, TX
* Milwaukee County Transit System - Milwaukee, WI
* San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) - San Mateo County, CA
* Santa Clara County Transit District - San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA
* TheBus - Honolulu, HI
* Transit Authority of River City (TARC) - Louisville, KY
* TriMet - Portland, OR

#### Second-Hand Operators

* Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) - Alameda & Contra Costa County, CA (Ex-SCCTD)
* Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD) - Champaign & Urbana, IL (Ex-TARC)
* Green Tortoise Adventure Travel - San Francisco, CA / Oakland, CA (Ex-SamTrans)
* Hunt Transportation (Shuttle Bug) - Buena Park, CA (Ex-SamTrans)

## External Links

* ikarus286.com
* Circa 1983 Crown Ikarus 286 Promotional Film

## References

1. ↑ www.autoszektor.hu
2. ↑ eagbuszok.blog.hu
3. ↑ busztipusok.hu
4. ↑ www.facebook.com
5. ↑ www.facebook.com
6. ↑ www.flickr.com
7. ↑ www.facebook.com
8. ↑ www.facebook.com
9. ↑ www.facebook.com
10. ↑ www.facebook.com post 1, www.facebook.com post 2, www.facebook.com post 3
11. ↑ bashny.net
12. ↑ www.facebook.com
13. ↑ www.facebook.com
14. ↑ www.facebook.com
15. ↑ gallery.bustalk.info
16. ↑ www.youtube.com
17. ↑ www.facebook.com
18. ↑ Edmonton Transit System Demoed Vehicles
19. ↑ www.barp.ca
20. ↑ apps.ilsos.gov
21. ↑ www.drive2.ru
22. ↑ www.youtube.com
23. ↑ www.facebook.com
24. ↑ oregoncoast.craigslist.org
25. ↑ oregoncoast.craigslist.org
26. ↑ www.flickr.com
27. ↑ www.facebook.com
28. ↑ Google Maps 2016
29. ↑ www.drive2.ru
30. ↑ www.facebook.com
31. ↑ www.youtube.com
32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Rapid Transit Press - 2007 Bus Auction and Sales Report Book
33. ↑ www.facebook.com comment 1 & www.facebook.com comment 2
34. ↑ www.google.com/maps
35. ↑ fotobus.msk.ru
36. ↑ Google Maps Street View & Google Maps Satellite View
37. ↑ www.facebook.com

* Andrew Novak
General Motors SDM-5301

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors SDM-5301** was a 40 foot Suburban New Look built from 1959 to 1962 in the United States and 1963 in Canada. It was powered by a Detroit Diesel 8V71N and a manual transmission. The SDM-5301 featured all forward facing seats on a raised platform and optional A/C.

591 units were produced.

## Demonstrator Units

 ?
* Sold in July 1963 to Raritan Valley Bus Service 835.

## Operators

### Canada

* Commission de transport de la communauté regionale de l'Outaouais (CTCRO) - Outaouais region, QC
* CTCUM - Montréal, QC
* Commission de transport de la ville de Laval - Laval, QC
* Metropolitan Provincial - Montreal, QC
* Murray Hill - QC
* Provincial Transport - Montreal, QC
* Transport Urbain de Hull - Hull, QC

### United States

* Atlantic City Transportation Company - Atlantic City, NJ
* Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad - Glen Burnie, MD
* Bonanza Bus Lines - Providence, RI
* DC Transit System - Washington, DC
* DeCamp Bus Lines - Montclair, NJ
* Domenico Bus Service - Bayonne, NJ
* Fort Lauderdale Transit Lines - Fort Lauderdale, FL
* Interstate Buses - Springfield, MA
* Lakeland Bus Lines - Dover, NJ
* MTA Maryland - Baltimore, MD
* New York Bus Service - New York, NY
* Peerless Stages - Oakland, CA
* Public Service Coordinated Transport - Newark, NJ
* Raritan Valley Bus Service - NJ
* RIPTA - Rhode Island

## External Links

* SDM-5301 US production list
* SDM-5301 Canadian production list
Bay Area Rapid Transit District Morrison-Knudsen cars

**Bay Area Rapid Transit District 2501-2580** are 1995-1996 Morrison-Knudsen C2 cars.

## History

BART ordered 80 new cars in 1993. to support service expansion to Dublin, Pleasanton, and the Peninsula The C2 cars were ordered at a cost of roughly $1.7 million per car (financed locally), and entered revenue service in 1995 and 1996. They were built by Morrison-Knudsen. Car shells were sourced from Germany (apparently), and final building was at Hornell (first cars) and Pittsburg, CA. This facility is now used to build the new BART Fleet of the Future cars.

They were extremely similar to the Alstom built **C1 cars (Fleet no 301-450)** that preceded them. There were many minor differences from the C1s, and at the end, the most visible contrast was the interior (seats/armrest were different in color, alongside the red ADA lights on the windscreen railing). They were heavily used along the Green Line, alongside a large presence on the Blue line and usually midtrain on the Yellow Line (Hayward and Concord yards).

They used the Westinghouse 1463 motor with chopper control, the same type used on BART since the early days. Thus, they had the characteristic buzzing during acceleration and braking.

These cars, as a subfleet, were rather unreliable, sometimes referred to as “bad actors,” and reached their end during the COVID-19 pandemic (with more new cars coming online and the reduced service). They are currently stored across the system, and were taken out of service in April 2020. A train of roughly 8-9 of them was seen testing shortly before the opening of Berryessa and Milpitas.

As of March 2021, 45 of the 80 cars have been decommissioned or scrapped.

## References

1. ↑ LA Times: Morrison Knudsen Bets Its Future on Rail : Transportation: Boise- based company’s recent contracts raise hopes for a rebirth of the industry.
2. ↑ SFGate: BART set to beef up service
3. ↑ BART: Revenue Cars Sorted By Car Number Only
4. ↑ ABC 7 News: BART 'retires' troubled car to make room for new ones
5. ↑ The Mercury News: BART fined $650,000 for 2 worker deaths
6. ↑ BART: 10 Pilot Revenue Cars - Decommissioning Schedule
American Seating 6466

**American Seating Company 6466** is a model of passenger seat intended for both bus and rail mass transit vehicle applications. The **6466** seat is manufactured by American Seating as part of their transportation product offering.

## Overview

### Model Features

* Fully Upholstered
* Thermoplastic back panel
* Removable cushions and panel for cleaning and replacement
* High strength steel frame
* Compatible with the American Seating's Advanced Restraint Module (A.R.M.®) and Dual Auto-Lok™ securement system for mobility devices

### Model Options

* Transverse, longitudinal, flip-up, and rear cross seating and barrier models
* Cantilever and T-pedestal mounting configurations
* Variety of colors available for frame, seat back, and grab rail
* Various types and patterns of upholstery and cushion material

## External Links

* American Seating Co. 6466 Product Page
* American Seating Company Website

## References

1. ↑ American Seating Company Website: Model 6466 (City Service Bus) Retrieved on March 27th, 2012
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 1901-1930

**Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 1901-1930** were 1996 New Flyer D60 buses.

## Details

* Most units retired in 2010-2012 and were auctioned off.
	+ 11 units were auctioned off on 1/29/2011.

## External Links

* AC Transit 1996 New Flyer D60 Service Manual

## References

1. ↑ http://www2.actransit.org/aboutac/bod/memos/b44d66.pdf
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 www.1stcapitolauction.com
3. ↑ www.dmv.ca.gov
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 www.actransit.org
5. ↑ www.facebook.com 1907 source 1 & www.facebook.com 1907 source 2
6. ↑ www.facebook.com
7. ↑ www.facebook.com
8. ↑ www.facebook.com
Flyer Industries D800B

The **Flyer Industries D800B** was the successor to the D800. Instead of a T-drive powertrain layout, the D800B used a V-drive layout. It was aesthetically similar to the D800, but omitted the scoop over the rear window.

## Features/Specs

**Engine:**

* Detroit Diesel 6V71N

**Transmission:**

* Allison V730D

## Operators

### Canada

* Brampton Transit - Brampton, ON
* Brandon Transit - Brandon, MB
* Coast Mountain Bus Company - Metro Vancouver, BC
* Edmonton Transit System - Edmonton, AB
* Grand River Transit - Waterloo Region, ON
* Kitchener Transit - Kitchener, ON
* Mississauga Transit - Mississauga, ON
* Oakville Transit - Oakville, ON
* OC Transpo - Ottawa, ON
* Penetang-Midland Coach Lines - Midland, ON
* Saskatoon Transit - Saskatoon, SK
* Toronto Transit Commission - Toronto, ON
* West Vancouver Municipal Transit - West Vancouver, BC
* Winnipeg Transit - Winnipeg, MB

### United States

* Community Transit - Lynnwood & Snohomish County, WA
* Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) - New Bedford & Fall River, MA

## Demonstrator engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.

* Rebuilt as a D900 in 1978.
General Motors TDM-4517

**Power/Fuel** | Diesel

The **General Motors TDM-4517** was a 35 foot New Look built from 1960 to 1962 in the United States.

6 were built in total, all for operators in the United States.

## Operators

### United States

* City of Oceanside Transportation System - Oceanside, CA
* Southern Transit - Macon, GA
* Zanetti Bus Lines - WY

## External Links

* Ohio Museum of Transportation - TDM-4517 US production list
General Motors TG-3608

**Power/Fuel** | Gasoline

The **General Motors TG-3608** was a 30 foot Old Look transit bus built in 1944 in the United States.

200 units were built in total.

## Features/Specs

**Engine:**

* GMC 451 cubic in.

## Operators

### Canada

* BC Electric Railway
* City Transit - St. John, NB
* Grey Coach Lines - Toronto, ON
* Kingston City Coach - Kingston, ON
* Pacific Stage Lines - Vancouver, BC
* Penetang-Midland Coach Lines - Midland, ON
* Toronto Transportation Commission - Toronto, ON
* Winnipeg Electric Company - Winnipeg, MB

### United States

* Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad - Glen Burnie, MD
* Delaware Coach Company - DE
* Joliet City Lines - Joliet, IL
* Lincoln City Lines - Lincoln, NE
* Montgomery City Lines - Montgomery, AL
* Panama City Transit Company - Panama City, FL
* The Connecticut Company (ConnCo) - CT
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 1450-1465

**Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 1450-1465** were 1984 Gillig Phantom 40' (40TB/96/6V92) buses. They were equipped with ZF transmissions as part of a test fleet.

## Details

* Most 1982-1984 model Gillig Phantom VINs used a non-standard check digit calculation system. VINs that used the standard system are noted with "Non-standard 1984 Gillig VIN check digit."

## References

1. ↑ www.dmv.ca.gov

* Ron Hook's AC Transit Notes
* NMVTIS
Crown Ikarus 286 'B VINs'

**Crown Ikarus 286 'B VINs'** were issued for 1981 model buses. The upper build date represents the bus build date at Ikarus in Hungary and the bottom date represents the bus build date at Crown in California.

**Note:** Alternating blue and white background is used to visually separate different orders.

## References

* 1. www.oocities.org
* 2. Craig Barnes' Crown Ikarus Production List
Detroit Diesel Series 50

The **Detroit Diesel Series 50** was an 8.5 litre, inline, 4-stroke 4-cylinder diesel engine. The Series 50 was built off of the existing block of the Detroit Diesel Series 60. It was officially introduced in 1993, but was available for trucks and buses in late 1992. The Series 50 engine was a popular bus engine in the United States and Canada. In addition, it was used for trucks, motor homes, and construction and industrial equipment. Detroit Diesel sold 200,000 units in total.

The Series 50 engine was fully electronically controlled and used DDECIII and later DDECIV electronics. The overhead cam engine featured electronic unit injectors and was turbocharged and air-to-air intercooled. Being built off the Series 60, it shared the same cylinder kits, bearings, gear train, rocker arms, valves, and pumps.

In response to the EPA 2004 emissions levels, Detroit Diesel announced revisions to the Series 50 for 2000. This included the addition of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT). These components were controlled by the DDEC IV engine controls. Though the EPA 2004 emissions standard did not take effect until October 2002, the engine was made available ahead of that time. To further reduce particulate emissions to lower than 2007 levels of 0.01 g/bhp-hr, there is an option to use ultra low sulfur diesel and particulate filter.

In September 2004, Detroit Diesel announced the discontinuation of the Series 50 for on highway applications. Remaining commitments were fulfilled into 2005.

## Ratings

 DD50
 DD50

## References

1. ↑ [1]
2. ↑ Detroit Diesel Series 50, archive.org, retrieved on 2009-08-06
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Detroit Diesel Unveils Year 2000 Series 50 Bus & Coach Engine, theautochannel.com, retrieved on 2009-08-06
4. ↑ DDC releases information on its 2002 “pull-ahead” Series 50 engines, dieselnet.com, retrieved on 2009-08-06

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General Motors TG-3206

**Power/Fuel** | Gasoline

The **General Motors TG-3206** was a 28 foot, 32 passenger Old Look transit bus built from 1945 to 1946 in the United States.

175 were built in total.

## Features/Specs

**Engine:**

* GMC 451 cubic in.

## Operators

### United States

* Butte City Lines - Butte, MT
* City Bus Lines - Torrington, CT
* Holyoke Street Railway - Holyoke, MA
* New Britain Transportation Company - CT