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GO Transit

Last updated September 4th, 2002

1308

One of the now-retired 1300-series MCI MC-9s, seen here at Mississauga Truck & Bus. At first glance this unit could be mistaken for an MC-12, with its rectangular headlghts.

GOT 1506

1506

It's not a unique bus model, but GO Transit 1506 is a rather unique member of the fleet: the only second-hand MCI unit to wear the older MCI GO paint scheme. Number 1506 was one of 15 units purchased in 1997 from Woodlands Express of Texas, and was the first to be placed into service. It was the only one that would ever wear this paint scheme and, as such, is the only dual rear axle GO bus in this scheme. Whether it was due to the cost of painting this unit, or if the decision to move to a new scheme was already in the works I do not know, but 1506 remains unique in the GO fleet in this regard.

By the way, the 1500s are not well-liked by GO Transit operators and have as result become the replacement for the now all-retired 1300-series MCI MC-9s as spare units in most corridors, even though as 1990 models they are three years newer than the oldest original 102A2s. It is now quite common to see two or three of these ex-Texas 1500s at the Oshawa garage, including on occasion number 1506. Its unique paint scheme makes it easy to pick it out of a line-up of GO units.

9036

Most of you have probably seen photos of BC Transit's Trident double decker as it worked its way west across the country. As part of its journey 9036 was in use by GO Transit. Richard Oldfield managed to catch up with it and ride it on Sunday May 12th, 2002 as part of special event for employees and friends. The top photo shows it at the Yonge-Finch terminal, while the other two show the bus at GO Transit's Steeprock Garage.