Cardinal Coach Lines 2820-2825, 2827-2833

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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 F-91270 (AB) 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
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2830 1997-99 G-36244 (AB) Langdon Retired
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2831 1997-99 G-36247 (AB) Airdrie Retired
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2832 1997-99 Airdrie Retired
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2833 1997-99 Airdrie Retired
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