Canadian American Trailways

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Canadian American Coaches and Canadian American Trailways operated from the Union Bus Terminal in Windsor. They were located in East Windsor, Ontario. and the president and manager was F. Cyril Copper.

History

  • Canadian American Coaches Ltd. began on May 28, 1930.
  • Their route: Detroit, MI - Windsor - Chatham - London - Ingersoll - Woodstock - Paris - Brantford - Hamilton (via Highway #2) - St. Catharines - Niagara Falls (via Highway #8) - Buffalo, NY. (May 28, 1930).
  • In April 1934, Canadian American Coaches Ltd. began using the motto and herald "The Bulldog Line" on its buses.
  • In June 1936, Canadian American Coaches Ltd. joined the National Trailways System and the name became Canadian American Trailways Ltd.
  • In September 1938, Canadian American Trailways was operating 16 buses.
  • On December 30, 1939, Canadian American Trailways and routes were sold to Toronto Greyhound Lines Ltd. for $140,000.

All-Time Roster

Fleet Number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
100? 1930 Gotfredson
101 1930 ACF Parlour 160P42 29 seats
102 1930 ACF Parlour 160P42 29 seats
103 1930 ACF Parlour 160P42 29 seats
104 ? ACF 508-12-B11
105 1933 A.E.C. Ranger
  • Serial No. 3232.
  • Duple body.
  • 26 seats.
  • Washroom equipped.
106 1933 A.E.C. Ranger
  • Serial No. 3233.
  • Duple body.
  • 26 seats.
  • Washroom equipped.
107 1936 Leyland Tigress diesel
108 1936 Leyland Tigress diesel
109 1938 Reo 309-P
110 1938 Reo 383-P Flying Cloud
111 1938 Reo 383-P Flying Cloud
112 1938 Reo 383-P Flying Cloud
113 1938 Reo 383-P Flying Cloud
114 1938 Reo 383-P Flying Cloud