Friday, April 30, 2010

The MBT (the NEW acronym for the Museum of Bus Transportation) is ready for the SPRING FLING. It is just FIVE weeks away--June 4-5, 2010! Are you ready??? Have you made your reservations? Are you planned your trip! Don't miss out on the nation's biggest BUS FLEA MARKET!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

For those of you in the local area--the people from the Futurliner are already at the Museum (8 am) and are ready to start moving it out.....two buses and some cars need to be moved first. This is your opportunity to see it on its way.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Futurliner will be taken off the floor tomorrow and heading back to Indiana. Sorry, I don't kow what time this will happen--but once it is gone, the 1924 Fageol will be put on the floor.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Well--the sun is shining here today in the Susquehanna Valley and it reminds me that the SPRING FLING is fast approaching....have you made your reservation yet if you are a vendor and want a table??? They are going fast.

If you are a visitor, have you made your travel plans yet??? We are excited about this year with all our new acquisitions and hoping for nice weather for BOTH days--but of course, we are not in control of that. So be prepared for anything--bring your rain gear, bring your shorts, bring your winter jacket--you just NEVER know what the weather is going to be!

So plan now (if you haven't already done your planning) to join us on June 4-5, 2010.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Thought I'd give you another (last) look at the Futurliner which has been on the floor since the Hershey meet last October--it is leaving on Thursday and in its place will be the 1924 Fageol which is currently parked outside under the Portico.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Last weekend we were in Cooperstown, NY, to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum....we also had the opportunity to visit the Cooperstown Diner for dinner.....sure reminded us of the Valentine Diner in the Museum.

A true "diner" is a prefabricated structure built at an assembly site and transported to a permanent location for installation to serve prepared food. Webster's Dictionary defines a diner as "a restaurant in the shape of a railroad car." The word "diner" is a derivative of "dining car" and diner designs reflected the styling that manufacturers borrowed from railroad dining cars. A diner is usually outfitted with a counter, stools and a food preparation or service area along the back wall. Decommissioned railroad passenger cars and trolleys were often converted into diners by those who could not afford to purchase a new diner.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

I know this is Carlisle Weekend--but this would be a good time to stop by the Museum and see our new BUS! Checkout our pictures on the blog and our Facebook page.

Friday, April 23, 2010

As we approach the Spring Fling (June 4-5, 2010), we want to thank our SPONSORS that have signed up so far:

American Public Transportation Association
Busesonline.com
Fullington Auto Bus Company
T. F. Hafer
Lancer Insurance
Motor Coach Industries
Pennsylvania Bus Association
Prevost Car, Inc.

We couldn't do this without them or without all our volunteers. So a big THANK YOU.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

For any of you in the area--the new 1924 Fageol is currently parked outside the front of the Museum until the Futurliner comes out and then it will be placed in its spot! Check it out.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Thought you'd enjoy a few more pictures....checkout our FACEBOOK page for all the pictures (if you are a member of FACEBOOK - just search Museum of Bus Transportation).

We actually saw it in person last night and it is a BEAUTY!!! Waiting for the Futurliner to come off the floor next week--then this will go in its place. Right now keeping it under the canopy at the front of the Museum.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

SPRING FLING HOTEL UPDATE:

The Museum has arranged a hotel rate at the following two Hotels -

The Scottish Inn ( 8 rooms available) 1 - 888-901-8383

Motel 6 (Formerly the Country Hearth Inn) (10 rooms available) 1 - 888-545-6944

Both Hotels are next door to each other, 4 miles north of the Museum on Route 39,
1/4 mile from exit 77 off I-81. Please mention the Bus Museum Spring Fling to get
the special rate of $ 81.10 + tax. (Rate is less than AAA or AARP rate) Also includes
Continental Breakfast. Please note these rates will only be available if you make your reservations BEFORE May 12.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Here are some pictures of the 1924 Fageol as it was being unloaded at the Museum on Monday. It is a beauty!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Are you on FACEBOOK? Have you checked out our FACEBOOK page (just search "Museum of Bus Transportation") and click on it.

We are periodically running promotions through this page -- so keep it in mind! Lots of good information there.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Not sure if this made the National News or not--but earlier this week, here in Lancaster, a partial building collapse hit a Red Rose Transit bus that was in service....the damage to the bus is unreal--and, believe it or not, no one was seriously hurt.

The building had been damaged due to excavation of the property next to it and the results were the building collapsing and damaging property on the other side of it.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Here's a 1954 Dodge/Wayne School Bus.

Looks like the school district waited a little too long to cancel school! From North Olmsted, OH. I'm assuming it is a school bus--but perhaps not because of it's paint scheme.

Friday, April 16, 2010

1934 Yellow Coach (YC-ZCP-788) - Hudson Transit Short Line #61 - shown in Mahwah, NJ in 1950.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

TAX DAY! Have you finished your taxes?

If not--don't be spending time reading the blog--but if you have finished them....then enjoy this 1947 Southern Trailways #765 GM PDA-3703.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Here's a picture of a local bus from Reading Transportation Company. It's a 1954 Flxible 218GM1-54-3750 - Reading Trans. Co. #3706. The destination sign reads "Harrisburg."

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Hot off the presses! Our 1924 Fageol is on its way in from California and will be here late this week -- should be ready for the "floor". As soon as it is here--will try to publish some photos for all to see.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Here's a picture of a beautifully restored TDH-4512 - Niles Coach Lines bus. It is ex-Sacramento Transit #128.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

From the current issue of Busride Magazine:

From Sainte-Claire, QB,Canada, April 6, 2010, Prevost and Volvo Bus say the currently announced purchase of Volvo Car by Zhejiang Geely does not affect Volvo Group, Volvo Bus or Prevost, as these entities maintain their focus solely on the commercial vehicle industry and Volvo Group has had no responsibility to Volvo Car since 1999.

When Ford purchased the Volvo Car division from Volvo A.B.in 1999, there was no effect on the daily business within Volvo Bus. The sale of the car division allowed the Volvo Group to focus on the strengthening of its commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and construction equipment.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Have you thought about a way to be "personally" recognized at the Museum??? One of the greatest ways to do that is to purchase a BRICK that will be placed at the front entrance of the Museum.

These bricks are a wonderful to remember someone on their birthday or congratulate a graduate ... here are the details:

A small (4" x 8") brick is available with 3 lines of text (not more than 14 letters/spaces per line) for $125. A larger brick (8" x 8") is available with the Museum of Bus Transportation logo in addition to 3 lines of text OR 4 lines of text and no logo for $250.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Are you on FACEBOOK??? Do you follow the Museum on FACEBOOK??? We have a growing number of followers--so if you want to also be a follower--when you are on your FACEBOOK page, type Bus Museum in the SEARCH box and we will come up--then click on our page and become a follower! Hope to see you there!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

You should already be making your list of things to see when you come to the Spring Fling. Here are a few of the vendor tables from last year to jostle your memory!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Here are some more pictures from last year's SPRING FLING......I know you will enjoy them.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

What a wonderful SPRING week we have had here in the Susquehanna Valley, home to the Museum of Bus Transportation.

Which reminds me that our SPRING FLING is LESS THAN 2 months away! Have you made the decision to join us this year??? Have you made your plans? This is an exciting time for the Museum--lots of things happening and this is a great time to visit with old and new friends! So be sure you put it on your calendar (June 4-5, 2010). Hope to see you there.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Hillboro Road buses getting a check-up in Durham North Carolina 1930--this is a great shop INSIDE the building.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

HAPPY EASTER everyone!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Fresh at the Flxible factory in 1956, this VL-100 Flxible is lettered as being owned by Indianapolis & Southeastern Trailways (Lessor) and De Luxe Trailways (Lessee).

Friday, April 2, 2010

Here's a another GREAT picture - notice the Michaud Bus on the left! Look familiar? This was taken at Old Clemente's Bus Port on State Road, Delaware. Greyhound Buses used the bays on the right hand side, Trailways Buses used the bays across the platform on the left hand side, and charter buses of all other carriers parked in the rear.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

What a GREAT picture this is--an Academy Bus with the NEW Yankee Stadium on it! I LOVE it! Being originally from NY - I'm a tried and true Yankees Fan!