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Rob · Joined: 02 Dec 2010 Posts: 70

Anyone have rosters for these two operations, especially from the 60's 70's. I have been looking through delivery lists for various Motor Coach builders (what I can even find of them) but not really finding the nubers I feel I should be finding. Only a handful of PD-4104 and a 4106. I know they had to have more than that. I did find about 30 for Capitoal of those two models.

Also looking for equivalent photos of that era. I would like to drum up something to use for HO scale decals. (private use shouldn't infringe on anyones trademark rights)

Thanks,
Rob

JimmiB · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:55 pm Post subject:

Rob, both of those companies had quite a few 04's and 06's. If I can find anything I'll let you know.

JimmiB · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:08 pm Post subject:

Here's a roster of Capital's 04 and 06 models.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:3Shoc-khHAAJ:xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/397148/516890768/name/Capitol%2BBus%2BCompany.doc+capital+trailways+4104+roster&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShiKWOssIvzUNs-4jEK1P-APvt2PRtbqYx069qLb3DT-TEjkFfVFACpoMIMic_a5C-6qrEUQDbKJcYTDiLm2LiC42r3yKSq5ZiGEreuByEmg2a1N04oExF7aZR2r_Cj-YnpQSeA&sig=AHIEtbQRDv9DD-afuvDFbM7rrSG0rNCSkQ

Rob · Joined: 02 Dec 2010 Posts: 70

Awesome, That certainly exceeds the 54 units I discovered. I jumped from 1 to 44 right off the bat. I certainly appreciatethe assist. I sure thought I remembered taking photos of the Parade of Progress buses at the Reading Shops with the T-1 behind them when the RCT&HS had the open houses with the 2102 in 1985 (or 86) One day they will surface.

I was reminded of an ex County police dispatcher that is apparently working for Bieber. I may be able to hustle him for some insider info!

Thanks again,
Rob

JimmiB · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:26 am Post subject:

Anytime Rob. I can't find a roster for Bieber anywhere.

roymanning2000 · Age: 77 Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 198

Motor Coach Age did a story on Bieber in the March, 1980 issue. It had a roster that included all buses operated up to that point. Don't know of anything on buses operated after that.

Roy

Rob · Joined: 02 Dec 2010 Posts: 70

Thanks for that info. I checked the Motor Coach Age web site and, naturally that is not an available as a back issue....... So if any one sees one roll through, Imma huntin for that wascal March 80..

JimmiB · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:47 pm Post subject:

I am used to seeing an odd collection of buses running on the Harrisburg-Reading line through Lebanon. Brand new Bieber MCI's, old Capital Trailways MCI's, Bieber mini-buses, etc.
Yesterday I saw one that surprised me going toward the Lebanon station. It was an ex-Capital Area Transit RTS. Name painted out but obvious by the white with orange stripes livery.

massbusmark · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 21 Location: Lowell MA

Last month when I was at the BC Transit's BC Junction terminal in downtown Binghamton I saw a cream colored Bieber H3-41 pull in on the intercity coach side of the terminal. Also a couple of years ago in downtown Lebanon I saw a Krystal Coach body/International chassis bus approach the station. Did you happen to catch a number on the ex-CAT RTS?

JimmiB · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:49 pm Post subject:

Sorry, didn't notice a number on it. If I see it again I'll have to chase it.