Here's some more of our wish list of tools:
- Battery Charger (heavy duty) - 24 volt/12 volt
- Volt Meter - for 24 volt/12 volt
- Load Tester - to test amps for 24 volt battery and 12 volt battery systems
- 3 ton floor jack - heavy duty hydraulic jack
Checkout yesterday's blog for info on donating money towards the purchase of these items or actually donating these items.
Thank you.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
To keep our buses in tip-top shape, the Museum has identified many tools that are needed in the MBT garage for a TOOL WISH LIST.
The Museum fleet is managed strictly by volunteers who use their own tools to repair the buses. We would like to begin to accumulate enough tools so that the volunteers do not have to use their own items.
Anyone interested in donating money towards this project, can do so by sending it through our PayPal Account (thebusmuseum@yahoo.com) or mailing a check to MBT, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 and earmarking it for TOOLS. OR you can donate the actual tools--sending them or bringing them to the Museum - marking them with the notation MBT TOOLS (161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033).
Here's a list of some of the tools on our list:
- 3/8" drive impact deep socket set
- 1/2" drive impact deep socket set
- Wrench sets - SAE
- Portable Air Tank - Heavy Duty (Gas/Electric) 15/30 gallon 175/220 psi
- Air hoses - 50', 100', 150' lengths
I'll have some more "wish list" tools in tomorrow's blog. Thanks for anything you can do to help us in this endeavor.
The Museum fleet is managed strictly by volunteers who use their own tools to repair the buses. We would like to begin to accumulate enough tools so that the volunteers do not have to use their own items.
Anyone interested in donating money towards this project, can do so by sending it through our PayPal Account (thebusmuseum@yahoo.com) or mailing a check to MBT, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 and earmarking it for TOOLS. OR you can donate the actual tools--sending them or bringing them to the Museum - marking them with the notation MBT TOOLS (161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033).
Here's a list of some of the tools on our list:
- 3/8" drive impact deep socket set
- 1/2" drive impact deep socket set
- Wrench sets - SAE
- Portable Air Tank - Heavy Duty (Gas/Electric) 15/30 gallon 175/220 psi
- Air hoses - 50', 100', 150' lengths
I'll have some more "wish list" tools in tomorrow's blog. Thanks for anything you can do to help us in this endeavor.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Did you remember to say I Love You to your honey before you left for work today?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
We were at the Museum yesterday with my new digital camcorder....so here's a look at the Gift Shop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlSjoXRD-_4
There are a few other videos I took--will be adding them to the website over the next few days.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlSjoXRD-_4
There are a few other videos I took--will be adding them to the website over the next few days.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Just a quick note of a meeting date change. The March Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, instead of March 1.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
BUS SAFETY:
When you're in a car...
- Be careful when passing a stopped bus - passengers may be exiting and crossing the street. .
- Always obey all traffic signs and signals; drive carefully when sharing the road with a bus.
- Remember: buses can't stop as quickly as you can.
When you're walking...
- Always stop, look, and listen for buses before crossing the street - cross only at crosswalks and be sure to look both ways
- Don't stand on the street or stand in front of a bus - the driver may not see you or be able to stop in time.
When you are catching a bus...
- Remember: Buses stop for customers standing at bus stops - you do not need to hail them.
- Only exit the bus through the front door.
- As a bus approaches, be sure you are standing away from the street - and never, ever try to catch a moving bus.
When you're in a car...
- Be careful when passing a stopped bus - passengers may be exiting and crossing the street. .
- Always obey all traffic signs and signals; drive carefully when sharing the road with a bus.
- Remember: buses can't stop as quickly as you can.
When you're walking...
- Always stop, look, and listen for buses before crossing the street - cross only at crosswalks and be sure to look both ways
- Don't stand on the street or stand in front of a bus - the driver may not see you or be able to stop in time.
When you are catching a bus...
- Remember: Buses stop for customers standing at bus stops - you do not need to hail them.
- Only exit the bus through the front door.
- As a bus approaches, be sure you are standing away from the street - and never, ever try to catch a moving bus.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
More info from the US Dept of Labor website on bus drivers:
Many employers prefer applicants who are at least 24 years old. Because bus drivers deal with passengers, they must be courteous. They need an even temperament and emotional stability because driving in heavy, fast-moving, or stop-and-go traffic and dealing with passengers can be stressful. Drivers must have strong customer service skills, including communication skills and the ability to coordinate and manage large groups of people. In some States, school bus drivers must pass a background investigation to uncover any criminal record or history of mental problems.
Bus drivers held about 647,500 jobs in 2008. Around 70 percent of all bus drivers were school bus drivers working primarily for school systems or for companies providing school bus services under contract. Most of the remainder worked for private and local government transit systems; some also worked for intercity and charter bus lines.
Many employers prefer applicants who are at least 24 years old. Because bus drivers deal with passengers, they must be courteous. They need an even temperament and emotional stability because driving in heavy, fast-moving, or stop-and-go traffic and dealing with passengers can be stressful. Drivers must have strong customer service skills, including communication skills and the ability to coordinate and manage large groups of people. In some States, school bus drivers must pass a background investigation to uncover any criminal record or history of mental problems.
Bus drivers held about 647,500 jobs in 2008. Around 70 percent of all bus drivers were school bus drivers working primarily for school systems or for companies providing school bus services under contract. Most of the remainder worked for private and local government transit systems; some also worked for intercity and charter bus lines.
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