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metroman177 · April 13, 2009, 07:40:44 PM

Some nice shots of some work horses. Hopefully they'll be preserved. Enjoy, Mark

Antozilla · April 13, 2009, 09:27:06 PM

Notice the old Dash bus.

BladensburgB2 · April 13, 2009, 10:13:59 PM

hey metroman were are these buses located at i would like to visit this place if i can so see wats there

rideonrulez · April 13, 2009, 10:37:51 PM

Commonwealth Coach Trolley Museum

WMAveteran · April 14, 2009, 12:18:03 AM

Very cool! Yet another reason to visit Roanoke VA. Roanoke also has a wonderful railroad museum with the two famous N&W A & J class steam locomotives. Thanks for the information.

metroman177 · April 14, 2009, 03:58:53 AM

Absolutely right, here is the web site http://www.commonwealthcoach.org/ The guy who run the Va. Museum of Transportaion also runs the "buseum" as we call it. It's all volunteer we meet every Wed and third Sat, but give me a notice and I'll make sure it'll be open. Grant it you won't be disappointed.

C40LF_2464 · April 14, 2009, 07:52:25 AM

Nice pics. Ima have to put this on my places to visit list, (i really dont have one)

metroman177 · April 14, 2009, 03:06:28 PM

Here are some more shots enjoy. Photo of the DASH orion, PENTRAN flx, and a MACK from TRT or Norfolk. I got tons of pics., if I'm sending too many let me know, I just like sharing what I see.

C40LF_2464 · April 14, 2009, 05:46:44 PM

Dang im always wanted to see/ride a Orion I. Especially a DASH unit. And you can share as many as you like nobodys stopping you.

WMAveteran · April 14, 2009, 06:47:58 PM

Quote from: metroman177 on April 14, 2009, 03:58:53 AM
Absolutely right, here is the web site http://www.commonwealthcoach.org/ The guy who run the Va. Museum of Transportaion also runs the "buseum" as we call it. It's all volunteer we meet every Wed and third Sat, but give me a notice and I'll make sure it'll be open. Grant it you won't be disappointed.

Thank you, sir, for the kind offer. I am sure I will take advantage of it.

metroman177 · April 15, 2009, 03:13:06 PM

Love to have you all come visit, but just remember advance notice is a must. Lot of the guys have crazy hours and as for myself I'm a reservist also and they change schedule on me quite often

. Thanks Mark

metroman177 · April 25, 2009, 08:46:40 PM

GRTC #309 lives on

C40LF_2464 · April 27, 2009, 08:05:27 AM

I love the tag plate on tha GRTC Flx. "FLX 90". LOL

metroman177 · April 28, 2009, 06:02:51 PM

The GRTC #309 was resently painted back to its old livery. It look good however look closely and see if you have the same issues that I do about restoration. I like to get a job back to its original as much as possible.

o Side signals are not original.

o Rim- correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe Richmond ran them on the Flx's

o GRTC logo on tailgate don't believe they done that either...but that looks good I like it, however not original.

o Rear marker one or two not original.

o Posting and placement of the US flag...That's another post altogether, we'll talk.

o The CC&T logo seem too big and could be stragetly position not to take away from the original livery.

....but overall it look great and glad to keep thr memories alive.
On another note the DASH Orion blew the xmsn and needs to be repaired thanks the folks up north we have the xmsn, and just got to put it in. You all take care

Oh! 309 runs great also.

metroman177 · April 28, 2009, 06:08:55 PM

Oops! By rims I mean Alcoas, and I forgot to memtion the strips under the headlights don't know why they wasn't painted

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