Cardinal Coach Lines 2820-2825, 2827-2833

Cardinal Coach Lines 2820-2825, 2827-2833 were 1997-99 model Blue Bird International 3800 buses. They were purchased second-hand from a First Student branch in the United States (likely in Minnesota), and arrived in Calgary in 2006 or 2007. The units were notable for their illuminated interchangeable destination signs. Other features included an interior speaker/PA system, an exterior light monitor above the driver's seat, and dual roof hatches.

The units spent their entire Canadian lives in either Calgary or Airdrie. Units assigned to the Airdrie branch had bold fleet numbers applied on the rear window and were retrofitted with LED tail-lights. Most of the units were retired in the Summer of 2015 following deliveries of brand new Thomas C2s such as 160023-160032.

Units	Engine	Transmission	Seating	Destination Sign
2746-2750, 2754	Navistar T444E	?	71 passengers	Interchangeable
2820-2825	Navistar DT466
2827-2833	Navistar T444E

Details

Fleet number	Thumbnail	Year	VIN	License plate	Location	Status/Disposal	Notes
2746		1997-99			Airdrie	Retired
2747		1997-99		G-12856 (AB)	Calgary	Retired	Numbered "6194" with previous operator
2748		1997-99			Grande Prairie	Retired
2749		1997-99			Grande Prairie	Retired
2750		1997-99			Calgary	Retired November 2011 Scrapped in November 2011.	Had front interchangeable destination sign removed following transfer to Calgary. Involved in major accident; written-off due to significant front-end damage.
2754		1997-99		F-91241 (AB)	Calgary	Retired	Numbered "6190" with previous operator
2820		1997-99		G-36243 (AB)	Calgary	Retired July 2016
2821		1997-99			Calgary	Retired 2013
2822		1997-99		G-36237 (AB)	Calgary	Retired 2013	Based in Airdrie from 2006-2010; Calgary from 2010-2013
2823		1997-99		G-36231 (AB)	Calgary	Retired July 2015	Numbered "6247" with previous operator
2824		1997-99		G-36235 (AB)	Calgary	Retired July 2015
2825		1997-99		G-36234 (AB)	Calgary	Retired July 2015	Numbered "6249" with previous operator
2827		1997-99		G-36236 (AB)	Calgary	Retired December 2015
2828		1997-99		G-36242 (AB)	Calgary	Retired December 2015	Numbered "5180" with previous operator
2829		1997-99		G-36240 (AB)	Calgary	Retired ?
2830		1997-99		G-36244 (AB)	Langdon	Retired ?
2831		1997-99		G-36247 (AB)	Airdrie	Retired ?
2832		1997-99			Airdrie	Retired ?
2833		1997-99			Airdrie	Retired ?