Spring Fling is less than 3 weeks away from today. We are looking forward to a great day, and we hope you'll plan to join us on Saturday June 1st. We will have vintage buses from both the museum's fleet and visiting buses on display in the museum parking lot. We will also have modern buses on display as well. MCI is scheduled to display a demo coach, ABC Companies is expected to bring one as well, and maybe a surprise or two. The bus memorabillia flea market will take place inside on the museum floor. We will also have food and refreshments for sale at our kitchen on the museum floor. We will also offer hourly shuttle bus service between the museum and George Sage Memorial Annex for those who wish to view the buses on display there. We'll keep you posted with updates as we get closer.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Dot Anderson Has Passed
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dorothea Elder "Dot" Anderson at age 96. Dot, along with her late husband Orville DeWayne Anderson operated Anderson Coach and Travel based in Greenville PA. Anderson Coach and Travel started out with one school bus in 1937 and today still operates school buses, but also operates motor coach tours and charters throughout the United States and Canada. All of us at the museum extend our deepest sympathies to the Anderson family.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Happy 65th Anniversary Motor Bus Society
All of us at the museum wish to extend our congratulations to the Motor Bus Society as they celebrate their 65th anniversary this year. Founded in 1948 as the National Motor Bus Association, the purpose of the MBS is the collection and publication of the history and development of the bus industry in North America. Twice per year, the MBS holds conventions where members travel to visit bus operations and tour bus garages and related facilities in and around the area the convention is based. The MBS also participates in our annual Spring Fling, renting a table to sell current and back issues of their publications along with bus memorabillia. Later this week the MBS will hold the first of two special 4 day conventions commerating this special anniversary as members gather in Secaucus, NJ and from Thursday thru Sunday will be touring in New York City area and New Jersey. This Fall the MBS will hold it's first ever overseas convention, a 4 day gathering based in London England. Again congratulations to the MBS and best wishes for 2 successful conventions this year.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Happy 80th Anniversary Peter Pan Bus Lines
.The April issue of National Bus Trader contains an article saluting Peter Pan Bus Lines on their 80th anniversary of operation. A well respected operator of line run and charter service in New Enlgland and the Mid-Atlantic states, they are also long time supporters of the museum. All of us at the MBT congratulate Peter Pan Bus Lines on their 80th anniversary.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Spring Fling 2013 Saturday June 1st
Here are the details for the MBT 2013 Spring Fling taking place on Saturday June 1st. As has been the case the past few years, the bus flea market will take place on the bus museum floor, in front of the buses on display. We will also have MBT and visiting buses on display outside. Most major bus manufacturers are planning to attend with a demonstrator bus. We will provide shuttle service to the MBT annex for those who wish to see the buses parked there. We will have an indoor food court and seating available to enjoy your food & drink. And we will have 2 featured buses on display: the 1936 International and the 1955 Flxible VL-100.
For those who would like to reserve tables to sell their bus related items and memorabillia, tables are $35 each or 2 tables for $60. To reserve a table please call 717-566-7100 X 119. If no answer please leave a message and someone will contact you as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you at Spring Fling!!
For those who would like to reserve tables to sell their bus related items and memorabillia, tables are $35 each or 2 tables for $60. To reserve a table please call 717-566-7100 X 119. If no answer please leave a message and someone will contact you as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you at Spring Fling!!
Additional Storage Building For The Museum
Some great news to share. Thanks to MBT Board member Ralph Fetrow, through his connections in the Hershey area we have located an additional storage facility to allow for all of our buses to be parked under cover. This large (35 feet by 300 feet) garage is owned by the Hershey Trust Company and is located in Derry Township, 2 miles south of Hershey. The MBT board was looking for a rental property that had more storage space than we needed, to allow us to sublet storage, this facility meets that criteria. By subletting storage space, the museum will benefit financially as this will help with lease payments. Thank You to Ralph Fetrow for his efforts in successfully finding this additional storage space.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Searching For Wiring Diagram For Non-Greyhound 4103
Can you help us find a wiring diagram for a non-Greyhound 4103?
Our 4103, although painted as a Greyhound started revenue service in the Quaker City Bus Company fleet in Philadelphia in 1952. We have learned 4103's delivered to companies other than Greyhound are different. If you have or know of a wiring diagram please contact the museum at 717-566-7100 X119. Please leave a message and someone will contact you. Thank You.
Our 4103, although painted as a Greyhound started revenue service in the Quaker City Bus Company fleet in Philadelphia in 1952. We have learned 4103's delivered to companies other than Greyhound are different. If you have or know of a wiring diagram please contact the museum at 717-566-7100 X119. Please leave a message and someone will contact you. Thank You.
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