6v71 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I was wondering if anyone remembered these units. They had something almost like a spoiler on the roof at the back and the Detroit engines had a very deep bass sound to them. I always wondered why they sounded so different than the Flyers or GMs from the 70s. IIRC, they had the same 6V71 engines in them Link to post Share on other sites
vivablue5215 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Funny thing, I was watching some old Kitchener Transit clips last night and found . Flyers, Classics, Fishbowls... Link to post Share on other sites
FIDO Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I wish people on the bus today had the manners & respect that they did in 1982! Amazing what 30 years can do! Just take a look at this video! Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I wish people on the bus today had the manners & respect that they did in 1982! Amazing what 30 years can do!Just take a look at this video! Nice find Gents! Wow! Link to post Share on other sites
GRT21101 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I would love to see #793 put into a transit museum like the one in Milton... There aren't many D800B's left! Link to post Share on other sites
TC60102N Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I would absolutely hate to see #793 go to HCRR... it is better off sitting on the Region's property. At least there it will get moved once every three years Link to post Share on other sites
G.A Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I wouldnt mind seeing it painted back into the Kitchener Transit livery Link to post Share on other sites
Transit Man Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I wouldnt mind seeing it painted back into the Kitchener Transit livery I totally agree with that comment! Maybe "restore it", and use it for some PR (Santa Claus Parade? Oktoberfest Parade?) Link to post Share on other sites
TC60102N Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I totally agree with that comment! Maybe "restore it", and use it for some PR (Santa Claus Parade? Oktoberfest Parade?) That would only make sense. And any other regional public event too. Link to post Share on other sites
G.A Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 GRT allowed me to get a few shots of 793 today. It still sits in the back and still has its plates. Link to post Share on other sites
kt808 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Pardon me for dredging up old threads, but I always remembered the 740-746 Flyers with the 'spoilers' on the back end. I think those were for A/C units if a transit company ordered the option (Kitchener Transit never did). And yes they did have a deeper, throaty sound than the 770-795 ones. Also the stop request cords were mounted high, above the windows (vs hung 3/4 up and across the windows in the 770-795 series) making it harder for kids like me to request to get off the bus. A scan I found of 746 at the old Duke St Terminal in 1977... Link to post Share on other sites
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