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| '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel | | '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel | ||
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| − | The '''[[Thomas Built Buses]] FS-65''' is a Type C school bus built on | + | The '''[[Thomas Built Buses]] FS-65''' is a Type C school bus built on a variety of chassis. Nearly a quarter of a million FS-65 conventional bodies were produced.<ref>[http://www.thomasbus.com/bus-models/type-c/fs65-retired.asp Thomas retires the FS-65], thomasbus.com, retrieved 09-06-30</ref> |
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| + | The Freightliner chassis was first offered in 1995, and was made the standard Type C chassis for Thomas, when Thomas was acquired by Freightliner Group. | ||
On December 13, 2006, Thomas Built Buses delivered the last FS-65 school bus, and the FS-65 was replaced by the [[Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2|Saf-T-Liner C2]]. A total of 62,764 Freightliner FS-65 chassis have been produced. | On December 13, 2006, Thomas Built Buses delivered the last FS-65 school bus, and the FS-65 was replaced by the [[Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2|Saf-T-Liner C2]]. A total of 62,764 Freightliner FS-65 chassis have been produced. | ||
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| + | ==Chassis Offered== | ||
| + | * Chevrolet C60 / GMC 6000 (1972-1992?) | ||
| + | * International 3800 Series (1989-2004) | ||
| + | * Freightliner FL-Series (1995-2006) | ||
==Other Photos== | ==Other Photos== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:Southland Transportation 756.jpg|A shorter, low-roof model of the FS-65. | + | Image:Elk Island Catholic Schools 52.jpg|A low-roof model of the FS-65 on the GMC 6000 platform. |
| + | Image:Golden Arrow 197.jpg|A low-roof model International 3800 chassis FS-65. | ||
| + | Image:Southland Transportation 756.jpg|A shorter, low-roof Freightliner model of the FS-65. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:School Bus]] | [[Category:School Bus]] | ||
[[Category:Thomas Built Buses|FS-65]] | [[Category:Thomas Built Buses|FS-65]] | ||
Revision as of 01:00, 1 July 2009
| Thomas Built Buses - FS-65 | |
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| Thomas Built Buses - FS-65 | |
| Years of manufacture | 1995-2006 |
| Length | |
| Width | 96 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel |
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The Thomas Built Buses FS-65 is a Type C school bus built on a variety of chassis. Nearly a quarter of a million FS-65 conventional bodies were produced.[1]
The Freightliner chassis was first offered in 1995, and was made the standard Type C chassis for Thomas, when Thomas was acquired by Freightliner Group.
On December 13, 2006, Thomas Built Buses delivered the last FS-65 school bus, and the FS-65 was replaced by the Saf-T-Liner C2. A total of 62,764 Freightliner FS-65 chassis have been produced.
Chassis Offered
- Chevrolet C60 / GMC 6000 (1972-1992?)
- International 3800 Series (1989-2004)
- Freightliner FL-Series (1995-2006)
Other Photos
- Elk Island Catholic Schools 52.jpg
A low-roof model of the FS-65 on the GMC 6000 platform.
A low-roof model International 3800 chassis FS-65.
A shorter, low-roof Freightliner model of the FS-65.
Operators
Canada 
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Cardinal Coach Lines (FirstGroup plc) - Calgary, AB
- Elk Island Schools - Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Counties of Strathcona, Lamont, and Minburn, AB
- Golden Arrow School Buses - Edmonton, AB
- Red Arrow Student Transportation Services (now Southland Transportation) - Edmonton, AB
- Southland Transportation - Calgary, AB
- Wills Bus Lines - Binbrook, ON
References
- ↑ Thomas retires the FS-65, thomasbus.com, retrieved 09-06-30
