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Topic: traildriver: Can you "ID" this bus operator? |
traildriver
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:46 pm Subject: traildriver: Can you "ID" this bus operator? |
I can not, sorry. |
Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
traildriver
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:01 pm Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
A MUST SEE page, indeed!
(This one's a true treasure trove, including photos, maps, diagrams, and highly-detailed scale models!)
https://www.yesterdaysairlines.com/airline-history-bl ... |
Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
traildriver
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 10:23 pm Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
Piedmont actually still exists...they are a wholly owned American Airlines regional subsidiary, dba American Eagle, as are also PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines), and Envoy.... |
Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
traildriver
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 10:19 pm Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
Allegheny
North Central
Lake Central
Continental
Canadian Pacific
Capital
Northwest
Ozark
Reno Air
Texas International
Air California
Northeast
Midwest
Bonanza
Hughes Air West
Pilgrim
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Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
traildriver
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:29 pm Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
Of particular interest also, is the reference 'congratulating' the achievements of the Texas and Pacific Ry. Fly by day, ride train by night, in a coordinated service that United, and TWA also pract ... |
Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
traildriver
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:17 pm Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
Here's an interesting, detailed page, with much history and detailed info on BRANIFF.........
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braniff_International_Airways
(be sure to read the section on the SST; ... |
Topic: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
traildriver
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:17 pm Subject: Memories Of The "Friendly Skies" |
Interesting photo......
In my copy of "BRANIFF AIRWAYS-FLYING COLORS:" (Cass), there is an interesting photo taken on January 12th, 1979 (my 22nd birthday!) with the following caption:
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Topic: .....and leave the driving to us...... |
traildriver
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:12 pm Subject: .....and leave the driving to us...... |
traildriver:
Check out these (unusual!) vintage photos; the first one, I think, should get your attention.....
"NYO"
www.pharis-video.com/p1660.htm
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Topic: What does the future hold for the PABT? |
traildriver
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:07 pm Subject: What does the future hold for the PABT? |
Living nearby, I already see fencing and signs proclaiming a "new bus terminal" around the blocks of 37th and 39th Streets between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. Let's just say, "we'll see&q ... |
Topic: What does the future hold for the PABT? |
traildriver
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:46 pm Subject: What does the future hold for the PABT? |
Update:
From what I've just read, new bus ramps and a temporary terminal should be in service by 2028; the entire new facility should be open in 2032.
As the iconic "Port-of-Authority" ... |
Topic: Butterfly Seating |
traildriver
Replies: 1
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:27 am Subject: Butterfly Seating |
Came across this interesting new type of seating option...
https://www.busandmotorcoachnews.com/butterfly-seating-expands-to-canada-offers-lie-flat-luxury-on-coaches/ |
Topic: ENC Back in Business |
traildriver
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Forum: Transit Bus Manufacturers Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 6:58 am Subject: ENC Back in Business |
I see that Academy has purchased more buses from ENC. Sure wish they'd bought Gillig's instead...
https://www.busandmotorcoachnews.com/enc-lands-second-order-from-academy-for-15-axess-buses/ |
Topic: .....and leave the driving to us...... |
traildriver
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 6:51 am Subject: .....and leave the driving to us...... |
Traildriver:
Man, you'll REALLY be a "Legend Of The Road"; you GOTTA get a book out my friend, detailing your many decades in the bus industry....I'll be FIRST in line at the book signing ... |
Topic: Port Authority Bus Terminal |
traildriver
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Forum: Hot Topics & Current Events Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 6:38 am Subject: Port Authority Bus Terminal |
Looks like something is finally underway! I hope I'm around to see its completion...
https://newjerseyglobe.com/the-otoole-chronicles/the-otoole-chronicles-finally-delivering-a-new-bus-ter ... |
Topic: .....and leave the driving to us...... |
traildriver
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:16 pm Subject: .....and leave the driving to us...... |
Talk about LOVING your job!!
Back in 2012, this 80-year old GREYHOUND vet was STILL on the job!
Hey! In just a year and a half, I will resemble that remark! ... |
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