Yellow Coach 728
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| Yellow Coach - 728 | |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 1935-39 |
| Length | 28 feet |
| Width | 96 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Gasoline |
The 728 was a 32 passenger rear engine transit bus built by Yellow Coach. It featured a rear engine which was mounted transversely. A ramped floor chassis was available in 1936.
In 1936, changes were a strengthened front end, redesigned rear end for easier removal of engine/transmission and improved manual shifter.
In 1938, changes were a revised rear end to accommodate the GM 479/GM 529 engines and improved interior lighting.
1,156 units were built from 1935-39.
Specifications
- Engine -
- 6 cyl. GM 450
- 6 cyl. GM 479 (1937-39)
- 6 cyl. GM 529 (1938-39)
- Wheelbase - 184 in.
Operators
Canada 
- London Street Railway - London, ON
- Montreal Tramways Company - Montreal, QC
United States 
- Arlington and Fairfax Motor Transportation Company - VA
- Chicago Motor Coach - Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati Street Railway - Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland Railway - Cleveland, OH
- Cleveland Transit System - Cleveland, OH
- Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company - Columbus, OH
- Community Traction Company - Toledo, OH
- East St. Louis City Lines - IL
- Erie Coach Company - Erie, PA
- Evanston Bus Company - Evanston, IL
- Evanston Railways - Evanston, IL
- Fifth Avenue Coach Company - New York, NY
- Ferguson-Wellston Bus Company - MO
- Illinois Power and Light Company - Peoria, IL
- Illinois-Iowa Power Company - Peoria, IL
- International Railway Company - Buffalo, NY
- Isle Transportation Company - New York, NY
- Lake Shore Coach Lines - MI
- Lincoln Traction Company - Lincoln, NE
- Los Angeles Motor Coach Company - Los Angeles, CA
- New York City Omnibus Corporation - New York, NY
- Peoria Transit Lines - Peoria, IL
- Peoria Transportation Company - Peoria, IL
- St. Louis County Transit Company - St. Louis, MO
- St. Louis Public Service Company - St. Louis, MO
- Staten Island Coach Company - New York, NY
- South Suburban Safeway Lines - Harvey, IL
- The Connecticut Company - CT
- Twin City Rapid Transit Company - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
- Utica City Lines - Utica, NY