Transit Motor Coaches (N-Scale)
Transit Motor Coaches were the vehicles that connected people to places like train stations. Our model buses are not toys but exceptionally accurate reflections of "old look" transit coaches from a variety of transit properties across North America from the mid- to late- 1950's to the mid-1970's. Perfect for the advid bus collector or the model railroader. Each paint scheme has been thoroughly researched along with their colorful insignia. Buses are available with front and rear side doors for city service or single front side door for suburban operations.
Features: Changeable, historically authentic destination signs, full interior, window glazing, rubber tires, authentically decorated, multiple bus numbers.
History: Bus build dates 1950 to Feb. 1960; In service dates 1950 to 1970s
New Batch of Buses with all new numbers! Collected them all.
Project Delayed. Re-scheduled for fall 2012 release. MSRP: $25.95
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| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Green & White, city 2 door version |
Price | Status |
| 90603 | bus no. 7203 |
$25.95 | |
| 90613 | bus no. 7232 | $25.95 | |
| 90623 | bus no. 7279 |
$25.95 |
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| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: LA Transit Lines, yellow, green, white - NCL fruit salad scheme, city 2 door |
Price | Status |
| 90633 | Bus no. 5028 | $25.95 | |
| 90643 | Bus no. 5033 | $25.95 | |
| 90653 | Bus no. 5042 | $25.95 | |
| 90664 | Bus no. 5050 | $25.95 |
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| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: Boston MBTA Orange, Cream Silver City 2-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90051 | Bus No 2208 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90402 | MBTA paint & logo. No bus number. | $25.95 |
On August 3, 1964, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) took over the greater Boston area transit system which included bus, subway, "EL", streetcar, and financial assistance for commuter rail lines. The Cambridge Seven Associates help develop the circled "T" logo. Between 1955 and 1958, 125 C49 diesel transit motor coaches entered service. They seated 43 passengers and were equipped with Firestone air suspension for a smooth ride.
| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: Chicago Transit Authority, Green & White; City 2-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90141 | Bus No. 7206 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90161 | Bus No. 7267, with "TWA" ad, pictured above |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90412 | CTA paint & logo. No bus number. | $25.95 | Sold Out |
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) was created on April 12, 1945. By Oct. 1, 1947, CTA assumed control over the bus, elevated and streetcar operations. The propane powered C49-PGT replaced all remaining streetcars: these early "green" clean-air buses were assigned to the former trolley carbarns at 69th and 77th street garages, and were in service from 1956 to 1972. They were numbered 7200 to 7299, and equipped with General air suspension. The 1961 CTA bus fare was 25 cents plus a nickel for transfer.
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Another view of 90261
| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: San Francisco Municipal Railway, Green & Cream Wings, City 2-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90231 | Bus No. 2122 |
$25.95 | |
| 90241 | Bus No. 2162 |
$25.95 | |
| 90261 | Bus No. 2133, with "SF Federal" ad, pictured above |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
In 1912, one of the nation's oldest publicly-owned transit systems, the SF Municipal Railway, converted the Geary St. cable car to a trolley line. In '55, Muni replaced the Geary St. trolley car line and the worn out White gasoline buses with the C49DT. Six batches were purchased, eventually numbering 450 motor coaches. They seated 48, were powered by a 205 HP diesel @2100 RPM and Spicer 918 Transmission, and were the backbone of Muni's fleet in the '60s. These buses left the roster in the early '80s with #2607 preserved. Wheels of Time's Matthew Young remembers riding these buses as a child.
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| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: Greyhound Lines (Pacific Greyhound LInes - Western Greyhound Lines), Blue & White, no dog logo, Suburban 1-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90271 | Bus No. P1670, Destination Sign Set 1 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90281 | Bus No. P1676, Destination Sign Set 1 | $25.95 | |
| 90291 | Bus No. P1683, Destination Sign Set 2 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90301 | Bus No. P1690, Destination Sign Set 2 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
The Pacific Greyhound Lines (later Western Greyhound Lines), a subsidiary of Greyhound Corp., provided suburban operations in San Francisco with routes from Marin (replacing Northwestern Pacific Railroad passenger trains), the Peninsula and East Bay. In Southern Cal., routes connected Long Beach to Santa Monica, and San Diego to San Ysidro. These suburban (1 door) buses were delivered in June - July of 1957. They have a seating capacity of 51 and were powered by ENDTL Thermodyne 673 diesel with a 4-speed manual transmission.
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| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: LA Transit Lines, Yellow-Orange, Green, White - NCL "Fruit Salad" scheme, (paint scheme c. 1945-1958), city 2-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90341 | Bus No 5037 with "Ice Capades" ad |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90422 | LATL paint & logo. No bus number. | $25.95 | Sold Out |
National City Lines (NCL) purchased the LA Railway in 1945 from Huntington; renamed it as the Los Angeles Transit Lines (LATL). NCL motorized 100 streetcar systems including LA's with equity funding from General Motors and others. The familiar livery, dubbed "Fruit Salad", was retired on March 3, 1958 when LATL, Pacific Electic Ry., and Metro. Coach Lines were unified under the LA Metropolitan Transit Authority's two-tone green banner as a public agency. LATL took delivery of these buses in Oct. - Nov. 1947. All were equipped with automatic transmissions.
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Another view of 90371
| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: Milwaukee & Suburban Transport Co., Orange & Off-White, City 2-door version |
Price | Sold Out |
| 90361 | Bus No. 1309 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90371 | Bus No. 1317 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90381 | Bus No. 1319 with WZUU ad |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
In 1953, the Milwaukee streetcars were sold to the Milwaukee & Suburban Transport Corporation with most streetcar routes converted to trolley buses and motor coaches. The destination sign, "No. 10 Wells", designates a former streetcar route while "No. 62 Capitol" had been a motor coach route since 1938. A weekly bus pass on these lines cost one dollar. The Transport Co. lasted until July 1, 1975, when the County of Milwaukee acquired ownership. Until that time, the Transport Co. was not publicly subsidized. This bus model, while similar to the ones used in Milwaukee, is not the exact model.
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90462Another View of 90462
| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: Toronto Transit Commission Red & Cream, City 2-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90432 | Bus No. 1190, Destination Sign Set 1 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90442 | Bus No. 1193, Destination Sign Set 1 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90452 | Bus No. 1196, Destination Sign Set 2 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90462 | Bus No. 1198, Destination Sign Set 2 | $25.95 | |
| 90472 | Bus No. 1199 With ad, Destination Sign Set 2 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
The Toronto Transit Commission acquired 10 50-passenger diesel motor coaches numbered 1190 to 1199 between 1950 and 1952. The coaches were operated mainly on the Spadina Ave. route and maintained at the Davenport garage. The winged logo was adopted in 1954 with route number on the destination sign after 1956. Theses buses were retired around 1968.
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Another view of 90492 and 90512
| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: New York City Transit Authority, Two-Tone Green (1958-1970+), City 2-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90482 | Bus No. 6022 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90492 | Bus No. 6050, pictured above |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90502 | Bus No. 6261 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90512 | Bus No. 6317 With "Diet Rite Cola" ad | $25.95 |
The New York City Transit Authority was created in 1953 to operate bus and subway lines. NYCTA acquired 318 motor coaches between July and Dec. 1956. They were numbered 6000 to 6317 and seated 49 passengers. The two-tone green paint scheme replaced green and white.
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| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: Denver Tramway Orange & Cream, City 2-door version |
Price | Status |
| 90522 | Bus No. 125 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90532 | Bus No. 128 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90542 | Bus No. 132 | $25.95 | |
| 90552 | Bus No. 147 | $25.95 | Sold Out |
The Denver Tramway Corporation started service in the City of Denver in 1886 with 3'-6" gauged trolley cars and cable cars. In 1950 DTC started running trolley and motor coaches. The diesel buses we have modeled were acquired in Dec. 1959 and seated 47 passengers. The DTC ceased operations in May 1971 after being taken over by the Denver Metro Transit.
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| Item # | Transit Motor Coach: AC Transit, Aqua Green Gray, Orange, White, City 2-door |
Price | Status |
| 90562 | Bus No. 2510 (last operational bus of its kind, retired on 2/65) Destination Sign Set 1 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90572 | Bus No. 2529, pictured above Destination Sign Set 1 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90582 | Bus No. 2542 With "Challenge fresh Milk" ad Destination Sign Set 2 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90592 | Bus No. 2557 Destination Sign Set 2 |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) inherited these motor coaches from the bankrupted National City Lines' Key System. Operation under AC began 1960. No. 2510 has distinction of being the last bus of its kind in service, and was retired in 1965.
| Item # | Transit Motor Coach, Unlettered No image |
Price | Status |
| 90081 | Orange, Cream, Silver, City 2-door version |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90171 | Green & White, City 2-door version |
$25.95 | Sold Out |
| 90351 | Yellow-Orange, Green, White; National City Lines "Fruit Salad" scheme, City 2-door version |
$25.95 |
