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All the 1993 and 1994 Flxibles have been rehabbed. No original Flx's left.

I was going to an appointment in Downtown Omaha today, managed to snap a pic of this ex Jefferson Parish Gillig Phantom. Ill post more here when time allows. Thanks! James Roach busfreak99

To all: Since the intial post I have sought help. I admitted myself to a local hospital for help. Im not proud of the decision I made, but at the time I didnt trust myself. Lately my mind has been full of thoughts and the thought process will not shut off. I find myself not sleeping not eating and most of all not participating in life. Ive been in a depressed state for awhile, on and off meds trying to feel normal. Yesterday was a breaking point, I felt like I was a hazard to myself, I am whats wrong with me and that there was nowhere to turn. I posted what was going through my mind on here last night, and I am glad I did. After reading what was posted and talking to a few of you, I knew that I can make it through no matter what. I realized that I have never met any of you in person but seeing the pm's and other responses on the topic I knew who my real friends were, and I thank all of you for that. I have a long road ahead of me. Im as my doctor called it Under Construction to make myself a better person give myself much deserved credit. I truely appreciate you listening, you guys are the greatest group of friends, and I thank God for that. James Roach

I am not sure how to begin this.... so here goes. I am writing this to let free something that has been balled up for awhile, and I dont know where else to turn. I am just looking for someone to listen to what I have to say or just acknowledge my presence. I am mentally ill. I dont know what to do....where to go.....I feel lost within myself and dont know where to turn, Im at a dead end street. Im scared.

Nice photo of it in action. James Roach busfreak99

Well the votes are in. The winner is the gold leaf scheme as shown below! Thanks to all who voted! James Roach busfreak99

12 Gilligs will be delivered, retiring the remaining fishbowls and older orion 1's. James Roach

From Cyride.com CyRide will incorporate 12 new hybrid buses into its fleet in 2010 and we want your help in picking our new design! The hybrid buses will operate differently, bringing less carbon emissions, reduced noise pollution and an overall cleaner environment to our passengers and to the Ames community. CyRide's hybrid bus fleet... will be known as "Cybrid" and we want the look, as well as the name, to stand apart from the rest of the fleet. Vote at www.cyride.com by Friday, January 15th. The design with the most votes will by the cybrids new look! James Roach busfreak99

I see an ex fargo north dakota rts in that pic too.

That's one "HOT" Nabi! James Roach busfreak99

I would love to see your Iowa shots. Where can I find them? James R. Roach busfreak99

Well when it come to Low Bids some agencies are just stuck with them.

Thats awesome!!

Look forward to it! BTW Happy Bday to ya too! James Roach busfreak99

So Driving by my transit garage today noticed an Yellow VII NG demo sitting in our lot. Wasnt able to get pics was driving a route but, when I Got home today there was a BusLine magazine with said bus in it. James Roach

It was a Community Transit Reject. Per my contact at New Flyer. James Roach

Must be on your way to L.A I take it? James

Illinois-New Flyer Iowa-55%-Gillig 45% Orion Nebraska-Gillig

Here is the Nova RTS list from CCTA 501-507 1998 30' 601-604 1999 40' 701-706 2000 40' 801-806 2001 35' Here is a TRUE baby RTS http://mnebuspage.fotopic.net/p59856071.html The pic you posted was a 2001 Novabus 35ft RTS. James Roach

The ones you photographed are on ebay as we speak 1991 TMC's James

They have 30, 35 and 40ft RTS'.

He was referring to the earlier post with pictures that had a keyline Orion 2. http://www.cptdb.ca/index.php?act=attach&a...ost&id=2702 KeyLines fleet is made up of 2-1976 T6H4523A's 2-1979 35ft rts' 2-1980 35ft RT's 6-2002 Nova 30ft RTS' and 2-Optima Rubber tire Trolleys.

They had Orion II's from 1992 to 2002 the buses performed poorly on the hilly streets there so they sold them to other transit agencies in Iowa. James Roach

Wow, I feel like a celebrity! I hope you enjoyed your trip to Iowa look forward to seeing pics! James Roach busfreak99