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JimmiB
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| I also find it unusual that Mr. L has gone a month without posting. I certainly hope that everything is well with him. |
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traildriver
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:07 am Post subject: |
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Now that is weird....never saw anything like it...mighty big wheels for a bus that seats, what, twelve? |
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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:41 am Post subject: |
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| JimmiB wrote: | | I also find it unusual that Mr. L has gone a month without posting. I certainly hope that everything is well with him. |
Jimmy:
The more "in depth" this thread became, without any of Mr. "L's" astute comments and historical trivia, the more I noticed his absence.
I certainly hope our always-knowledgeable friend is well and doing OK.....sure hope he returns to the board soon.......
"NYO"
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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| traildriver wrote: |
Now that is weird....never saw anything like it...mighty big wheels for a bus that seats, what, twelve? |
traildriver:
Agreed!
That is the FIRST time I have ever seen a photo of this most unusual WF "bus"; it reminds me more of something you would have seen cruising along the boardwalks of some old-time beach resort, back in the day!
Wonder who built this interesting little vehicle......
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NorthShore
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Fifth Avenue Coach offered World's Fair service for the 1939-40 fair. It had a branch of Route 15 (Jackson Heights) to the Corona Gate. YC 720 double deckers provided the service.
NYC Omnibus also operated a premium fare express service from 137 St in the Bronx, via the Triborough Bridge and Astoria Blvd. to the Corona Gate. YC single deckers were used.
Also, Fifth Avenue Coach extended the Route 16 Elmhurst Crosstown to the new LaGuardia Airport between 1940-42. |
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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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| NorthShore wrote: | Fifth Avenue Coach offered World's Fair service for the 1939-40 fair. It had a branch of Route 15 (Jackson Heights) to the Corona Gate. YC 720 double deckers provided the service.
NYC Omnibus also operated a premium fare express service from 137 St in the Bronx, via the Triborough Bridge and Astoria Blvd. to the Corona Gate. YC single deckers were used.
Also, Fifth Avenue Coach extended the Route 16 Elmhurst Crosstown to the new LaGuardia Airport between 1940-42. |
Great info....appreciate you sharing this here.
Man, would I love to see photos of those FACC double deckers at the '39 Fair!
The subject of "World's Fair Buses" certainly is a fascinating one, especially when one discusses the buses that carried fairgoers TO the Fair*, and not just those that carried merrymakers about the grounds.......
"NYO"
(* I believe there was also service to the '64 Fair from the GWB terminal as well; long ago, in a library book on the history of the Port Of New York Authority, I remember seeing a 1964 photo of an Old Look (Red & Tan?) signed for the Fair, awaiting departure from the GWB terrminal) |
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traildriver
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NYO...I know many driver's that would love it if they could have that kind of separation from their passengers.... 
I suppose they carried a conductor to collect fares back then....  |
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NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629
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| traildriver wrote: | NYO...I know many driver's that would love it if they could have that kind of separation from their passengers....
I suppose they carried a conductor to collect fares back then.... |
traildriver:
Perhaps tickets were collected by a ticket-taker at the beginning of each "tour", and passengers retained the stubs when they wished to re-board.
Only guessing, here, you understand!
That mechanized brute was indeed more of a "big rig" than a "BUS"! 
"NYO" |
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| NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote: | Talk about CLASS!
One would think that this dapper GREYHOUND driver was sitting behind the wheel of a SCENICRUISER!
Yep, appearances truly DID matter, back in '64!
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As least he could put on his resume that he drove for Greyhound even if he never drove an over the road type!
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| frankie wrote: | | NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote: | Talk about CLASS!
One would think that this dapper GREYHOUND driver was sitting behind the wheel of a SCENICRUISER!
Yep, appearances truly DID matter, back in '64!
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As least he could put on his resume that he drove for Greyhound even if he never drove an over the road type!
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Frankie:
You've got that right, my friend!
Not only he DROVE for Greyhound, he also DRESSED for the occassion!
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