Exclusive: Greyhound 100th Anniversary Centennial Tour Special 6/14/2014

[@travelingwithrick]

That GM scenicruiser is a rolling work of art. I always lived the design.

[@randallnorwood398]

Greyhound was a much better company back in the old days than it is now today. It had a closer relationship with America.

[@SC-ji3yy]

I drove for Greyhound in the early '70s. In the summers I drove the coast local service from LA to San Francisco. That schedule ran mostly 7300s (MC6) with the V12 so they did a lot better on the hills than the "Cruiser" (that's what we called the Scenicruiser) but occasionally I'd pull a Cruiser and they were such a pleasure to drive even if they didn't pull the hills like an MC6. They had great AC, the MC6 did not; the instrumentation was laid out perfectly, the same as the 4104; They had the best brakes, the MC6 did not; visibility was great, the MC6 had a huge windshield that was blinding in direct sunlight. Above all, the passengers loved the Cruisers . What I especially liked was how free from engine noise they were, especially the combo cars. The "combos" were the ones with the last 3 rows of seats removed and replaced with a secure locker for housing package express parcels. They had a special numerical designation starting with an 0 (0610 for example). After 2nd gear, road noise drowned out engine noise. It was like being on a cloud with nothing but whispering wind passing by. Shifting gears was almost like they weren't even there. Since they couldn't hear the engine, some of the lightweights complained about not having a tach but the real drivers never missed a gear. One Christmas Eve I had a cruiser that was completely filled with package express, no passengers. I was on the Tucson to El Paso run. There was a big storm and the plows couldn't keep up with all the snow. By the time I made Lordsburg, snow was up to my headlights. The Cruiser had a valve that would release the pressure on the tag axel so all the weight was on the drive wheels. With that added traction, I cleared a way around a car that had spun out and plowed my way down the interstate. I felt like the Pied Piper as I looked in my mirror and observed a trail of cars following in my path as far as the eye could see. It saddens me to see how far Greyhound has fallen from it's glory days but, as is so often the case, thank the one percent with the politicians and bean counters in their back pockets that pushed for de-regulation. It was hard for "The Dog" to compete with upstarts that cut corners on maintenance (Greyhound never did), had low paid and poorly trained drivers (Greyhound never did) and, without proper sanitation facilities, would empty their restrooms on the side of the road when no one was looking (Greyhound never did). After a few years I could see the writing on the wall and reluctantly left for greener pastures but I still have my uniform. To this day I consider that my favorite job, the Scenicruiser my favorite vehicle to drive and there will always be a special place in my heart for Greyhound.

[@styldsteel1]

Steven Curtis incredible story. Thank you for sharing this. Really amazing to read.

[@SamhainBe]

Great story Steve - Thank you!

[@r.b.holmes2779]

What great memories Steve, Thanks for sharing

[@milepost4846]

I always look for the "hounds" while on the road, but mostly on the interstates now, sometime in the late 2000's when Firstgroup took over, lots of the rural routes were pretty much axed. I knew some older guys that were involved in the intercity bus industry and they would hand me a few of the "Russell's Guides" published for Greyhound, but when they routes all over got cut, I hated to see how many routes were lost. Amazing how those fed the major routes leading to schedules having to add 2nd and even 3rd sections to a schedule. Rare that happens anymore with the "cost cutting".

[@r.b.holmes2779]

God bless you Steven , your a lucky Man to have such GREAT memories. I never drove a Greydog but I ran 18 wheelers coast to coast and border to border and understand the satisfaction with good equipment and a great company to work for.

[@donaldhookstead6991]

I went to Canada from Chicago when I was about 6,and rode on the Scenicruiser, I guess it was 1967. What a ride, I still remember it like it was yesterday. They gave you clean pillows and sheets.

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Prevost X345 made in Quebec bus and Greyhound is having more of them on order.

[@johnredding3058]

I was crazy about that bus , my mom would send me to Tampa every summer to be with my dad doing the end of the school year and I enjoyed the ride on that bus .

[@glenjarnold]

I very vaguely remember travelling on these in the 60s from New York to Chicago with my parents.

[@chrisparlow4450]

I loved the older Greyhounds bus mostly the Scenicruise's they were a blast to ride on Boy oh boy And I road many they were fun. I do miss them so.

[@cellpat7392]

I like this Scenicruiser in particular. love how smart it looks with those whitewall tires, and its metal sides aren't shiny but are very clean.

[@rickkentner1713]

In the mid 90’s, a company in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada had 6 of these Scenicruisers for sale. I believe they were asking $2,000 each. I walked thru each of them and that is when my dream to build a coach came alive. My wife (girl friend back then) and I are starting to build next year. Probably a school bus. I’m 56 now and feel like that 28 yr old dreamer. Exciting adventures await!

[@ninalavieripastore4168]

I love Greyhound services and wish to use it as soon as possible.

[@eyestoenvy]

The new Prevost coaches with the iconic paint job & colors look fabulous!

[@seClip9]

Yeah

[@rembertomondragon6169]

eyestoenvy : yes they do , where are the manufactured ?

[@louisaloi9178]

Remberto Mondragon:Far outskirts of Quebec City,Canada.

[@giloso2301]

I loved it; the Mack Bus. Very beatiful!

[@Bus4025]

I kind of wished the MC 9 and A series would be included. I trained on those two vehicles. Fantastic video by the way!!

[@goldcar9308]

That scenicruiser always loved it wish they were remaking that would be nice I definitely will ride it

[@sandrarobert1456]

STILL ROLLING ON GOODYEAR! ROLL ON!

[@johnwilbur5123]

By the way, great to see these buses at Penn's Landing, I'm from Philadelphia, brings back memories.

[@barrycarlisle8206]

Love the raised white letter tires! Makes it look sporty!

[@timosha21]

I'm a tram and I approve this video!!!!

[@Pauls-World]

I love the bus and the rig that hauled the bus. I would own both…

[@MultiRabe]

Very cool to see 👍🏼👏🏼

[@edwinvalenzuela7113]

The 1931 Greyhound Mack bus was in a 1934 classic comedy romance "It Happened One Hight" Columbia Pictures.

[@GaryHardin]

I'd love to see this.

[@uhih6717823]

I need one of these moved, any recommendations? thanx

[@buschaserusa7495]

I would have loved to have been there !

[@glennparker4428]

great video

[@seClip9]

Thanks!

[@johnwilbur5123]

The 102DL3 was built January 1999. The X3-45 was built March 2014, I believe.

[@seClip9]

For the Prevost, looks pretty new and judging by the fleet #, it is likely 2014 model. Thanks for the bus info. I'll update it.

[@johnwilbur5123]

seClip9 Wait a second, I don't know about the X3-45 for sure, I know it's in 2014 though.

[@seClip9]

This is from the 2013 order, according to the cptdb wiki, some may have sources of when the order is and possible fleet # as well as possible consecutive fleet # order based on recent sightings.

[@johnwilbur5123]

seClip9 CPTDB is often wrong, it's a wiki. I have Greyhound's roster from January 31st, 2014, which does not have #86650. It was updated sometime in March to include this unit. The "model year" is shown as "2014". That's all I know, unless you can find the builder's plate. I also found the VIN: 2PCG33493EC735670. All Greyhound VIN's are listed on the roster.

[@monacarnathan1133]

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[@BusTVChan]

it would be nice if they had some more units

[@seClip9]

Yeah, but it is still great they've a variety buses on display at that time.

[@lowercherty]

Go to the bus museum in Greyhound's hometown of Hibbing MN. They have everything from the original Hupmobile on up. Hibbing to Alice, 5 cents.

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

the Mack bus was seen as a cream white prison bus in the Shawshank Redemption and the scenic Cruiser bus was the bus that Morgan Freeman left town on for Zihuatanejo Mexico.

[@BassmanII]

Actually, the bus that Freeman was on in the last scene was a 4106 and it was a Trailways, not a Hound. the 4501 is a 40 footer with a twin screw.

[@arthurlangford5861]

It was a 4104.

[@davehester7349]

To me that is the appeal of the Bus...the High roof gave it style.

[@Rivera78]

Hermoso que cosa mas hermosa

[@Melissa0774]

They had busses in 1914? What did they look like?

[@carlosfuentes3440]

Loves Greyhound bus...

[@npsit1]

0:57 I am diggin those wheels and tires..

[@diegoaccord]

Greyhound should have like one of every bus model they used.

[@microbusss]

oh I wants a Scenicruiser someday BUT I'd keep it AS a passenger bus!

[@samuelrodriguez4342]

Greyhound is the name of transportation company, but what is the brand of the buses, just new ones? Somebody here knows it?

[@thegodblogger3812]

Prevost mostly

[@michaelquillen2679]

Wow, the last time I was in a 4501 was in 1973

[@thegodblogger3812]

Last Hound Scenic I rode was in 1969.

[@richardmcleod5967]

"Go Greyhound and Leave the Driving to Us"

[@thomasl8734]

On the scenicruisers were the restrooms in the back of the bus?

[@seClip9]

I don't know.

[@rodneyife7409]

Thomas Linski No....behind the driver on left hand side at the end of the lower section! :-).

[@briansokoloski776]

Did this tour go across Canada also since making money in Canada and transfering money profits back to Texas headquarters

[@marcohernandez4544]

Hermoso

[@ScaniaK410]

nice

[@BusTVChan]

very nice

[@seClip9]

Thanks.

[@R3user-p5q]

Hold the camera still!

[@PiotrTester]

great

[@soapydesigner]

Could you please shake the camera more?

[@curtchase3730]

Noticed how the vintage 1954 bus dragged it's ass while unloading? Seems the newer Prevost fixed that issue by angling the rear end up so it wouldn't drag! LOL. Just a joke. Beautiful buses.

[@SteveCarras]

Now these are the real thing

[@SteveCarras]

Scenics esp I was on travel town a famous old style train 🚂 place in la la land and I on the choo choo train 🚂 and I though of the silversides

[@apriljonez9858]

Icon rides

[@gearshifterg9756]

Dragging the rear off the landoll??? DUDE....put some 4x6's under the outer drive tires.

[@stardustdreamfactory1947]

No bus from 1914? Sad... :(

[@lowercherty]

Go to the museum. In Hibbing.

[@thomasshaw4371]

Now there's a COMMON SITE FOR GREYHOUND CANADA,A BUS BEING TOWED BY CLIFFS TOWING COUGH,COUGHING KNOW ITS NOT CLIFFS

[@Matowix]

why didn't they just make the whole top level the whole length instead of that funny single front section.

[@Matowix]

***** yeah I wasn't joking. But what about double decker buses that don't have that setup they just have 2 levels ?. Thanks for the reply.

[@juanmedranot-rex5331]

for a restroom on the bus

[@lowercherty]

Looks sort of like a Vista Dome passenger rail car

[@thegodblogger3812]

A total double decker would've been ghastly looking. Probably top heavy for a highway coach. Scenics were beautiful.

[@DieselDucy]

Great video but they should have let people in the buses.

[@seClip9]

Yeah, but they blocked it off on the historic buses to keep it in good condition. However, the Greyhound Prevost X3-45 on display was opened for passenger to walk in.

[@thefrase7884]

Greyhound should restore the scenicruisers.....it would increase ridership.

[@barrycarlisle4511]

The old scenic cruisers would not meet modern day safety requirements or insurability requirements.

[@pvp64]

PD-4501 Does not look right with raised white letter tires.

[@luissandoval2454]

Number one bus only in México factorys

[@richardwellington8510]

Esses antigos são lindos mais o novo nem se compara a ônibus de fabricantes brasileiros marcopolo,busscar ou neobus duble deck

[@wpds9809]

💻⬆😁, valeu.

[@emersonfogaca7414]

❤

[@antonellovicinocollezioni]

Complimenti bellissimo video io ho fatto una esposizione di modellini in scala se ti va di vederli su KZbin antonello vicino autobus di tutto il mondo se ti va puoi farlo girare ad altri colleghi grazie

[@israelgarcia2994]

Is. She. In. America. In. Mexico. Bus. Is. More. Batter

[@mroldpueblo7879]

I still think the Scenicruiser looks totally tits. (my wife hates that expression) Do you sit downstairs with the driver? or just up-stairs ?

[@MattTheComputerGeek]

WINGAdingadingadingadingadingadingadingadingadingadingadingadinga. Only some of you will get this ans how it relates to the video.

[@sandrarobert1456]

ZWHITE AND BLUE MAGS!!!!

[@manuelpalacios8947]

esta compañía creo este bus la grey hound y México dice que ellos lo inventaron lo copiaron el estilo tslves

[@roaddogg800]

This is both cool and sad. Because while the Greyhound name has great historical roots in the American bus business, the current state of operation is unreliable and sporadic at best.

[@SC-ji3yy]

You can thank de-regulation for that.

[@hectorobregon1363]

Chilo Karnal

[@alansmlth7989]

That`s it experts ,drag the whole bottom off,dummys.

[@josezeneguinho577]

MAO PARA CAREGA PACAGERU E PARA FAZE NUPOTU DICONECU AIPREZA QI PODE UE MADU UTELEFONI

[@treygowdyforpresident1155]

Where are the dope heads and the homeless people? Where are the rude drivers and the thieves? Where's the filth? My last trip from NYC's Port Authority to Norfolk, VA was down right scary, filthy and smelly.

[@ciscomartinez6522]

Detroit diesel Cummins

[@ЯкубМархиев]

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