DeBolt Lines

DeBolt Lines, Inc, also known earlier as DeBolt Transit Company is a former public transit operator in the Pittsburgh area.

History

• June, 1949: DeBolt Transit Company formed after purchase of two routes from Bamford Brothers Motor Coach Lines. Of particular note: DeBolt had already been an established trucking company, hauling from several Pittsburgh steel mills. Operations of the two routes began on August 2, 1949.
• 1953?: DeBolt acquired charter rights from Montour Motor Coach Lines and Somerset Bus Company. DeBolt decided to maintain Somerset as a separate company, but shared charter rights between the two companies.
• 1953: Feeder route between Homeville and Homestead to connect with the Homestead-Pittsburgh line.
• December, 1953: DeBolt extends service to Duquesne.
• 1954: Service begins on aroute between Skyview Terrace and Homestead. The route was extended to Irvin Works upon acquisition of Duquesne Coach Lines route. This extension operated for rush hour and shift change periods.
• 1957: The company changed its name to DeBolt Lines, Inc.
• March 6, 1964: Street transit rights were acquired by Port Authority of Allegheny County. DeBolt kept the Somerset Bus Company and its charter rights. Later, DeBolt returned and continues to operate charter and commuter runs today.

Routes

Pittsburgh - Homestead - Duquesne via South Side

Pittsburgh - Homestead - Duquesne via Parkway

Pittsburgh - Mt Oliver

Homestead - Homeville

Homestead - Skyview Terrace - Irvin Works

All-time roster

DeBolt had an odd numbering system for its coaches. TDM-4515's were numbered in multiples of 10 and other buses in multiples of 2 sandwiched in between the TDM-4515's. School buses had numbers ending in 5.

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Serial Numbers	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
12			1949	Fitzjohn	Cityliner 310
18		1082	1949	Mack	C-33-DT			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 91.
26			1951	Fitzjohn	Cityliner 310
28, 30		1289, 1288	1951	Mack	C-33-DT			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 92-93.
32, 34, 36, 38			1952	Fitzjohn	FTG			34, 36, 38 to Port Authority of Allegheny County 631-633.
40, 42, 44			1953	Fitzjohn	FTG			40 & 42 to Port Authority of Allegheny County 634-635.
45			1954	International	RM-150			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 26.
46		1078	1950	Mack	C-37-DT			Ex-Mack demo; bought in 1953.
47		0047	8/1949	GMC	TGH-2708			2 units; other fleet number unknown.
48			1954	Fitzjohn	FTG			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 636.
50		0046	9/1954	GMC	TDM-4515			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 493.
52		5773	1955	Mack	C-45-DT			Ex-Mack demo; bought in 1954. To Port Authority of Allegheny County 94.
54		1066	3/1955	Mack	C-47-DT
56		1073	10/1955	Mack	C-47-DT
58		1599	1956	GMC	TDH-4512			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 356.
60		0131	3/1955	GMC	TDM-4515			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 494.
62		2124	1957	GMC	TDH-4512			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 357.
64		2795	1958	GMC	TDH-4512			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 358.
66		0129	1/1960	GMC	TDH-4517			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 531.
68			1947	Mack	C-41-GT			Ex-Co-operative Transit Company #?; bought in 1960.
70		0275	4/1957	GMC	TDM-4515			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 494.
72, 74			1947	Mack	C-41-GT			Ex-Co-operative Transit Company #?; bought in 1960.
75		na	1955	GMC	School Bus			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 27.
76		1034	8/1961	GMC	TDH-4517			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 532.
78, 82		0051-0052	4/1963	GMC	TDM-5304			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 1950-1951.
85		na	1955	GMC	School Bus			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 28.
95		na	1957	GMC	School Bus			To Port Authority of Allegheny County 25.

External links

Official site