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Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators.....
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Recall the classic film, "REAR WINDOW"?

This (undated) vintage photo gives us an interesting view which shows the different contours of different EAGLE models (the "Buffalo" is, indeed, the "odd bus out"!) Wink

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/391953973816155609/
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"THE EAGLE IS GROUNDED" (looks like a bit of engine trouble for this "grounded" EAGLE)......

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now here's a REALLY rare "Big Red" view, taken at the Denver garage, many years ago (what a fantastic historic bus collection these coaches would have made today!) Very Happy

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/555772410244996599/
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote:
Now here's a REALLY rare "Big Red" view, taken at the Denver garage, many years ago (what a fantastic historic bus collection these coaches would have made today!) Very Happy

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/555772410244996599/

Great shot, thanks for posting!🙂
I worked there between January of 1974 thru June of 1979.
When I came there, those two articulated Kassbohrer Galenke’s were still parked there, out of service. The red one was lettered: “Fort Carson Express”, and the green one was the “Academy Express” for the USAFA.
Noticed one of the few remaining PD-4104’s, or as we called them “Air-ride’s”.
In the back row is one of the early Golden Eagle’s, with the six piece windshield. There were also a few “Clipper Eagle’s” (Flx Hi-Leel’s) around when I first got there…
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

traildriver:

You are QUITE welcome! Wink

Truly sad that neither of the early artics were set aside for preservation; they indeed looked quite "continental" (pardon the pun!) and would have looked quite at hoe rolling along virtually any European motorway!

Recall, also, the one-of-a-kind KAISER articulated built for TRAILWAYS in 1946; it was only in service for several years, before being retired, in 1951.

It had been operated by both SANTA FE TRAILWAYS and CONTINENTAL (info fro "TRAILWAY BUSES"; William A. Luke)

Then, too, were the "Magnificent Four" Golden Eagle artics of the late 50's; later on, they ran between LA and San Francisco........

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The unique and stylish "ACADEMY EXPRESS", seen here in glorious black and white..... Very Happy

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Recalling the majestic and startling articulated EAGLES........

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This has to be one of the RAREST vintage "Big Red" photos; you do not find too many photos showing a classic EAGLE alongside an Old Look transit! Shocked

Man, this timeless, long-ago scene truly OOZES nostalgia!!! Very Happy

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/507569820484081813/
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote:
This has to be one of the RAREST vintage "Big Red" photos; you do not find too many photos showing a classic EAGLE alongside an Old Look transit! Shocked

Man, this timeless, long-ago scene truly OOZES nostalgia!!! Very Happy

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/507569820484081813/

Looks like the Chicago terminal...
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

traildriver:

If this is Chicago, any clue as to who operated the Old Look?

I know that, back in the day, there were a number of suburban/"indy" companies serving Chicago.

Perhaps GLENVIEW BUS COMPANY, or EVANSTON BUS COMPANY?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

traildriver:

I think you'll enjoy this page...... Wink

https:///www.alamy.com/stock-photo/trailways.html
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's another wonderfully nostalgic TRAILWAYS view (LOVE that vintage neon sign!!) Very Happy

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote:
traildriver:

If this is Chicago, any clue as to who operated the Old Look?

I know that, back in the day, there were a number of suburban/"indy" companies serving Chicago.

Perhaps GLENVIEW BUS COMPANY, or EVANSTON BUS COMPANY?

"NYO"


I don't know the answer to that. I can't recall any such companies operating out of the Chicago Terminal, however that alley between the terminal and the Chicago Theater is a public one, so anyone could pass thru it, or perhaps unload there.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

traildriver:

You're the guy for this:

Did GREYHOUND and TRAILWAYS have dormitories for their drivers adjacent to the terminals (in Chicago), or, were these at some other location?

Also, how long a layover would a "long-haul" driver have before heading out on the road again?

Thanks again...

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also, where did GREYHOUND and TRAILWAYS have their yards/service facilities in Chicago?

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