BusTalk

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

[Cyberider]

The Bus Grease Monkey has a new Scenicruiser.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fofu16repg

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Also...........

In relating this to buses, when rear-engined, "flat nosed" buses began to become commonplace, not a few drivers felt that they were now in a more vunerable position, in case of a collision, wiithout the "protection" provided by the long hood/engine................

"NYO"

["ATLANTIC GREYHOUND LINES"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Cyberider:

Check out this page (w/photos and blueprints) on this rare, restored 1923 FAGEOL; 'noteold photo taken alongside a YELLOW OLd Look................

https://pacbus.org/museum-roster/216-peninsula-charter-lines/

[Cyberider]

Nice looking bus!

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"Required attire..............."

Most photos of early intercity busdrivers show them nattily attited in military-type puttees.

This was not only because the "military" look was then in vogue for intercity drivers, but also, the puttees/boots offered protection from the heat of the engine (recall, this was back in the days of "'puller" buses.

This style of driver attire lasted well into the193-s..............

"NYO"

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[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Further..............

In those long-ago days of early intercity bus travel, the drivers also had to be skilled mechanics, tackling virtually every sort of repair, back when there could be long distances between "filling stations"/garages.

If there was a serious breakdown, the driver would have to fund the nearest pay phone, and call in to have the bus towed into the nearest repair facility.

These "iron men" also had to change flats (look at old photos, and how many intercitty buses bsck then, carried spares at the rear).........

"NYO"

["CHICAGO"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"............

As intercity bus companies began to come into their own, many of the "parlor coaches" featured decorative open rear platforms, emulating the stylish open-platform observation cars of that era.

Spare tires and tools were carried here; some buses also carried railroad-style rear marker lights as well.............

"NYO"

['SOUTHWESTERN GREYHOUND LINES"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Trivia..............

Virtually all the intercity coaches of that era had "sedan doors", which quickly became the industry standard.

The small number of intercity buses equipped with folding, transit-style doors,soon had them replaced with sedan doors, although, there were exceptions.....

"NYO"

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