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MaBSTOA 15 · Age: 72 Joined: 27 Feb 2013 Posts: 1248

We've discussed the roof-top radio blisters, fins, and antennaes on the old looks, the new looks, the 870s and the RTS but we have failed to mention the Leyland double deckers...

Note the antennae on the front directly mounted above the massive front destination signs. As well as the side speaker aft of the front door.

MaBSTOA 15 · Age: 72 Joined: 27 Feb 2013 Posts: 1248

3143, ex-Surface Transit... note the roof-top antennae...

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:14 pm Post subject:

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

In all honesty, I NEVER even thought of the LEYLAND demo being equipped with radio! (you DO learn something NEW every day, on this board!) Wink

Had to squint, but I DID spot that antenna on the ex-SURFACE Fishbowl!

GREAT photos, as always!!!!!!!!!!!! Very Happy

"NYO"

MaBSTOA 15 · Age: 72 Joined: 27 Feb 2013 Posts: 1248

NYCTA/MaBSTOA operator's manual for two way radio system and public address.

Dated 1977

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:39 pm Post subject:

MaBSTOA 15:

How "hi tech" such bus communications seemed to us, back in a more innocent time, when the most futuristic glimpses we got were courtesy of the '64 Fair and "The Jetsons"! Very Happy

"NYO"

W.B. Fishbowl · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:40 am Post subject:

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:41 am Post subject:

1970.......to think Your's Truly was but 13 at the time! Shocked

1970.......first-generation Fishbowls were still commonplace, and, sadly, how we took them for granted...... Sad

"NYO"

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:15 pm Post subject:

Back in the 1960's, a Japanese toy company made a large-size, battery operated "radio controlled" Fishbowl; the one I purchased at an antique store, nearly 30 years ago, is almost a scale model, with its attention to detail.

Needless to say, I am QUITE fond of it (as I alo am of the many other vintage Fishbowl toys in my archives!) Wink

"NYO"

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:20 am Post subject:

Washington Plaza, 1973..........

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?153358

(courtesy:nycsubway.org)

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2026 5:53 pm Post subject:

......curious as to how today's MTA drivers communicate with "mission control"; I would assume that "traditional" radio communication is now lomh,long gone.

Do today's drivers use as system similar to that used by the NYPD and FDNY"

"NYO"

["RADIO EQUIPPED"]

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2026 6:02 pm Post subject:

Note how the rooftop radio "pod" on the "Borough Bomber" is far less "bulgy" than that used on the "Dangerfield"...........

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?155450

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?153927

(courtesy: nycsubway.org)

["M"]

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2026 6:16 pm Post subject:

St. George, 1971...............

https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?154941

(courtesy:nycsubway.org)

["9000"]

W.B. Fishbowl · Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2026 7:10 am Post subject:

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 · Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2026 9:13 am Post subject:

W.B.:

Your's Truly recalls his long-ago commuting days, and clearly remember several times when a TNJ/NJT driver (back in the Fishbowl era) having to seek out the nearest pay phone to call the garage (Union City) to put in his report on his disabled bus.

A tow truck would come to tow the disabled buns back to the "carbarns", whole we passengers either waited to crowd onto the following bus or, board one sent from the garage as a "rescue" coach....

"NYO"

["21 WEST NEW YORK"]