Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation
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The Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation was a previous public transit provider for the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Services began as early as 1948, and ended in 1975, when Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation surrendered its assets to the Luzerne County Transportation Authority.
History
Timeline of important events
- 1948: Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation begins services in Wilke-Barre, PA.
- 1958: Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation sold to American Transportation Enterprises (ATE).
- 1975: Operations surrendered to Luzerne County Transportation Authority.
Destination signs
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Bus roster
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| Fleet Number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250-254 | 9/1948 | Mack | C-37-GT | Production list has Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation as the name. | |||
| 322-326 | ACF | C-36 | Production list has Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation as the name. | ||||
| 327-331 | ACF | C-36 | Production list has Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation as the name. | ||||
| 332-333 | ACF | C-36 | Production list has Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation as the name. | ||||
| 334-335 | ACF | C-36 | Production list has Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation as the name. | ||||
| 336-341 | ACF | C-36 | Production list has Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation as the name. |
Electric Trolley Bus Roster
- Began on December 18, 1939 (Wilkes-Barre Railways Company)
- Ended on October 17, 1958[1]
| Fleet Number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800-807 | 1939 | Mack | CR-3S | Ex-Wilkes-Barre Railways Company | ||
| 808-816 | 1939 | Brill | 40SMT | Ex-Wilkes-Barre Railways Company | ||
| 817-827 | 1941-42 | Mack | CR-3S | Ex-Wilkes-Barre Railways Company | ||
| 828-832 | 1942 | Brill | 40SMT | Ex-Wilkes-Barre Railways Company | ||
| 833-848 | 1946-47 | AC&F Brill | TC-44 |
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| 849-861 | 1947-48 | AC&F Brill | T-44 |
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| 862 | 1945 | Westram | W40 | Tested with Community Traction Company and later sold to Wilkes-Barre. | ||
| 863-867 | 1950 | Brill | T46 |
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