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The 2008 UMA Motorcoach Expo in San Francisco A seven-page article covering the highlights and vehicles displayed at the 2008 United Motorcoach Association Motorcoach Expo in San Francisco in January of 2008. From the April, 2008 issue of National Bus Trader.
The Krapf Bus Company - A Legacy of Diversity A look into the history of the successful bus company Krapf. This article appeared originally in the January, 2008 issue of National Bus Trader.
Articulated Low-Floor Intercity Coaches: Pros and Cons Mike Manganello from Lightrider and Jan Van Eck form Flying Dutchman Coaches discuss the pros and cons of articulated low-floor intercity coaches from the standpoints of passenger needs as well as operations and practicality. This article appeared in the August, 2007 issue of National Bus Trader.
The First Busworld Turkey Covers the first Busworld Turkey in Istanbul on February 8-10, 2007. This article also provides some information on bus manufacturing in Turkey. This article appeared in the May, 2007 issue of National Bus Trader.
Pat Ziska Celebrates 30 Years With MCI A tribute to Patricia Ziska who celebrated 30 years with MCI in December of 2006. This article appeared in the January, 2007 issue of National Bus Trader.
MCI - Going Further in the Northeast States MCI's increased customer support and service in the Norteast states which includes a new parts facility in the New York City area and a new service facility in Atlantic City. This article appeared in the September, 2006 issue of National Bus Trader.
The Enhanced C2045E and M1235 from ABC Companies This five-page article covers the improved and enhanced C2045E model as well as the M1235 model. This article appeared in the August, 2006 issue of National Bus Trader.
Bitimec SpeedyWash System A report on Bitimec and it's SpeedyWash system, which provides the versatility of hand washing with the speed and quality of a washing system installed in a building. This article appeared in the November, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader.
Greyhound Buses - Part I Greyhound Buses
Through the Years - Part I (5 pages)
The first part of two on the history of Greyhound Buses. Printed in
the September 2002 National Bus Trader magazine.
Greyhound Buses - Part II Greyhound
Buses Through the Years - Part II (6 pages)
The second part of two on the history of Greyhound Buses. Printed in
the September 2002 National Bus Trader magazine.
Prevost Car - Service After the Sale Prevost has developed an impressive group of six service centers in the United States and Canada. While they provide warranty work, they also house a full service parts department as well as coach service and repairs. Printed in the February 2003 National Bus Trader magazine.
The Rosa Parks Bus The Rosa Parks Bus
by Larry Plachno
The most sought after historical bus is the TDH3610 transit bus built
by General Motors in 1948.
The MCI J4500 Test Driving the J4500
and ZF AS Tronic Transmission by Larry Plachno
The J4500 is continuing to become the MCI model of choice for commerical
coach operators. Most of the major systems on the J4500 are electronic.
Driving the AS Tronic is like driving a basic 10-speed transmission.
MCI's 3500 Races Ahead Three pages, from the July 2001 issue of National Bus Trader. Tells the story behind racing star Jimmy Adams and his 35-foot MCI F3500 which transport the Southern Comfort Racing Team and pulls the trailer with his Porsche GT3.
Anderson Coach & Tour Five pages from the May, 2001 issue of National Bus Trader. Covers the history of Anderson Coach & tour in Greenville, Pennsylvania which is celebrating 65 years of business in 2002.
MCI Coaches from A-J Seven pages, from the April, 2001 issue of National Bus Trader. Covers the history of the MCI models from "A" to "J" with years of production, basic similarities and differences, and the current MCI product line.
Starting Your Own Bus Company Two pages, from the February, 2001 issue of National Bus Trader. Have you thought about starting your own bus company? The United Motorcoach Association provides this list of things to consider.
Back to the Futurliners Seven pages, from the February 2001 issue of National Bus Trader. Conceived in 1939, the Futurliners were built on the same line as the early Silversides buses and went on to support the GM Parade of Progress. This tells the story behind the Parade of Progress and its vehicles.
Van Hool Coaches Now Running in Scheduled Service Five pages, from the January 2001 National Bus Trader. Van Hool joins an exclusive group with their C2045 which is now in rugged scheduled service with three Greyhound affiliates.
Are We There Yet? Four pages, from
the December 2000 issue of National Bus Trader.
A somewhat philosophical look at changes in the bus industry and how
they affect our future. This article has been highly complimented by many
people in the industry.
The MCI G4500 - Back to Basics with Style This article talks about the new MCI G4500 model bus which is now in full production. Special detail is talked about as to the extensive testing and design work on this new model.
Submitting Conventional and Digital PhotosThis article talks about Submitting Conventional and Digital Photos for publication.
Fullington Raises the Bar This article covers Fullington Auto Bus/Fullington Trailways of Pennaylvania. It appeared in the June, 2004 issue of National Bus Trader.
Charlotte RV Service Opens in Southwest Florida This article covers the opening of the new Charlotte RV Service in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. In addition, it mentions Vehicle Clinic in Detroit which was also founded by Amos Slater. This article is printed from the July, 2004 issue of National Bus Trader.
Driver Fatigue - The Road to Danger This three-page article provided by Lancer Insurance talks about the causes and concerns of driver fatigue and appropriate action to reduce the problem. It appeared in the August, 2004 issue of National Bus Trader .
ABC's Sixth Annual Collision Workshop This six-page article covers ABC's recent workshop for those involved with insurance, adjusting and estimating. It appeared in the May, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader.
Integral Construction Originally printed in the February, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader, this technical and historical article covers the background and history of integral design buses starting in the 1930s, how two different types developed, how integral design spread to Europe, and some current information.
Alcorn McBride's Digital Audio Machine This article provides information on Alcorn McBride and their new Digital Audio Machine which combines GPS technology with an automated on-board announcement system. It appeared in the June, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader.
AC Transit's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Project Details behind the impressive hudrogen fuel cell project, using full size Van Hool buses, engineered by AC Transit in San Francisco's East Bay area. It appeared in the September, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader.
Used Bus Sales at Trailways in 1969 Another time, another era. The story behind how Continental Trailways sold their used buses in 1969. What models were being sold and what models were being replaced. It appeared in the September, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader.
ZF's AS Tronic Transmission Moves Into High Gear A report on the increasingly popular ZF AS Tronic transmission, information from bus owners who have experience running it, unexpected advantages, and retrofit information. It appeared in the October, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader.
New MCI J4500 Conversion Shell The J4500, the most popular seated motoroach model in the United States and Canada will soon become available as a conversion shell. This article appeared in the October, 2005 issue of National Bus Trader.
