Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation
The Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation was a previous public transit provider for the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Services began December 18, 1939 and ended in 1975, when Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation surrendered its assets to the Luzerne County Transportation Authority.
History
Timeline of important events
- 1939: Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation begins services in Wilke-Barre, PA on December 18.
- 1958: Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation sold, and becomes a subsidiary to American Transportation Enterprises (ATE) on October 17.
- 1975: Operations surrendered to Luzerne County Transportation Authority.
Destination signs
See this site for examples of destination signs..
Bus roster
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Fleet Number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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250-254 | 9/1948 | Mack | C-37-GT | EN-510A gasoline |
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322-326 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
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327-331 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
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332-333 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
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334-335 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
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336-341 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
[6]
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Electric Trolley Bus Roster
- Began on December 18, 1939 (Wilkes-Barre Railways Company)
- Ended on October 17, 1958[7]
Fleet Number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motors | Notes |
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800-807 | 1939 | Mack | CR-3S | [8]
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808-816 | 1939 | Brill | 40SMT | [9]
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817-827 | 1941-42 | Mack | CR-3S | [10]
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828-832 | 1942 | Brill | 40SMT | [11]
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833-848 | 1946-47 | AC&F Brill | TC-44 | [12]
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849-861 | 1947-48 | AC&F Brill | T-44 | [13]
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862 | 1945 | Westram | W40 | [14]
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863-867 | 1950 | Brill | T46 | [15]
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References
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- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
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- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ http://www.trolleybuses.net/wks/wks.htm
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
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- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys