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The Historic Bus Fleet
| Operational vehicles | ||
| For information on use of museum vehicles for movie rental, specialized charters and similar work, contact Dave Asselin | ||
| Availability of individual vehicles varies due to inspection, maintenance, restoration and licensing requirements | ||
| 1937 Hayes "teardrop" | Pacific Stage Lines 63 |  |
| 1947 Canadian Car T-44 | B. C. Electric 2040 |  |
| 1947 Fageol Twin Coach | B. C. Electric M.852 |  |
| 1954 Canadian Car T-48A | B. C. Hydro 2416 |  |
| 1954 REO heavy duty tow truck | B C Electric/B C Hydro/Metro Transit Operating Company | Finishing touches are being applied to this newly restored vehicle. |
| 1957 Canadian CarCD52A | BC Hydro 3404 |  |
| 1957 Canadian Car CD52A | BC Electric 3405 |  |
| 1957 GMC TDH-4512 B C Electric 730 |
Fully restored externally; interior converted to mobile theatre and historic display |  Bryan Larrabee photo |
| 1964 GMC TDH-4519 | B C Hydro 4612 |  |
| 1969 GMC T6H5306 B C Transit 7701 "The Green Hornet". |
As a result of a movie appearance, this bus is currently painted green to resemble New York City Transit Authority buses as they appeared in the 1960's. Production companies may repaint this bus into any desired paint scheme. |  |
1976 Flyer E800 B C Transit 1109 |
"Triesel". Delivered as a trolley coach in 1976, this vehicle spent its last years as a diesel bus, having been converted after the E800 fleet's last use for Expo-86. Our example is one of two that retained its overhead trolley collection equipment for use as a de-icing bus on the trolley coach network on frosty mornings. |  |
| 1982 Flyer Industries D901A | B C Transit 3334 |  |
| 1983 Flyer Industries E902 | B C Transit 2805 This coach was the last trolley of the 1982-84 batch to be used in revenue service, April 2008, and was acquired by Trams immediately after retirement. Seen here on the last day of service. |
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1982 General Motors T6H5307N "Hillclimber". Acquired 2007 |
Translink 4107 Restoration is nearing completion on this acquisition, representing the last of the GM "Fishbowls" acquired for use in Greater Vancouver |
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1990 MCI TC40102N Suburban Classic. Acquired 2009 |
Translink S4276 Acquired directly out of service and in excellent condition |
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| Future Projects | ||
| 1927 Hayes "long nose" | Stored, Kamloops BC, pending major restoration |  |
| 1937 Hayes "teardrop" | Pacific Stage Lines 58 Awaiting restoration or disposal |
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| 1947 Canadian Car IC37/41 | Pacific Stage Lines 6228 (Horizon Coach Lines 101) Acquisition completed 2006; restoration required |
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| 194? Fageol Twin Coach 34S | BC Electric M-??? Stored pending major restoration or for parts |
 Bryan Larrabee photo |
| 1951 Canadian Car T-48A | BC Electric/BC Hydro/BC Transit 2341 Stored pending restoration |
 Bryan Larrabee photo |
| 1954 Canadian Car T-48A | Several other inoperable, but restorable, 1954 Canadian Car T-48A's are held by the Society. In special circumstances the Society would consider offers for the purchase or trade of these vehicles. See contact information at the top of the page for more information. | |
| Members' Buses (privately owned) | ||
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Many TRAMS souvenirs are available for sale featuring these historic vehicles.