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The '''Scranton Transit Company''' is a | The '''Scranton Transit Company''' is a former public transportation carrier operating in the city of Scranton. Pennsylvania, between 1934 and 1972. Service had previously been operated by the '''Scranton Railway Company''', between 1896 and 1934. In 1972, services were surrendered to the [[County of Lackawanna Transit System]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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| Operating Name | Scranton Railway Company (1896-1934) Scranton Transit Company (1934-1972) |
| Area Served | Scranton and surrounding area of Lackawanna County, PA. |
| Operated | 1896-1954 (streetcar service) 1934-1972 (bus service) |
| Livery | Royal blue with cream accents |
The Scranton Transit Company is a former public transportation carrier operating in the city of Scranton. Pennsylvania, between 1934 and 1972. Service had previously been operated by the Scranton Railway Company, between 1896 and 1934. In 1972, services were surrendered to the County of Lackawanna Transit System.
History
Timeline of important events
- 1896: Services of the Scranton Railway Company commence, from amalgamation of several other companies.
- 1905: Scranton Railway Company becomes subsidiary of American Railways Company.
- 1923: Scranton Railway Company becomes subsidiary of American Electric Power Company.
- 1925: Scranton Railway Company becomes subsidiary of National Public Services Corporation.
- 1928: Scranton Railway Company becomes subsidiary of Middle West Utilities Company.
- 1932: Scranton Railway Company becomes subsidiary of Municipal Service Company.
- 1934: Scranton Railway Company reorganized and becomes Scranton Transit Company.
- 1954: Streetcar service discontinued, most services become bus-operated.
- 1972: Scranton Transit Company surrenders assets to public entity County of Lackawanna Transit System.
References: [1]
Roster
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Streetcar roster
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| Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 1903 | Brill |
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| 364 | ||||||
| 366 | ||||||
| 369 | ||||||
| 372 | ||||||
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| 402 | ||||||
| 404 | ||||||
| 405 | 1925 | Osgood Bradley | [2] | |||
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| 408 | ||||||
| 409 | 1925 | Osgood Bradley | [3] | |||
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| 413 | ||||||
| 414 | 1925 | Osgood Bradley | [4] | |||
| 501-510 | 1929 | Osgood Bradley | Electromobile | [5]
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| 601-610 | Mar 1901 | St. Louis | 12-bench car | Order number 176. |
Bus roster
| Fleet Number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1957 | GMC | TGH-3102 "Old Look" |
GMC 270 cubic in. |
Buses assigned serial numbers 0709-0710.[6] | ||
| 22 | 1957 | GMC | TGH-3102 "Old Look" |
GMC 270 cubic in. |
Bus assigned serial number 0651.[7] | ||
| 138-142 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
Buses assigned serial numbers 361-365.[8] | |||
| 304 | 1945 | REO | [9] | ||||
| 500-502 | 1964 | GMC | TDH-4519 "New Look" |
DD 6V71N | Buses assigned serial numbers 0494-0496.[10] | ||
| 503-504 | 1965 | GMC | TDH-4519 "New Look" |
DD 6V71N | Buses assigned serial numbers 0784-0785.[11] | ||
| (5 buses) | 1957 | GMC | TGH-3102 "Old Look" |
GMC 270 cubic in. |
Buses assigned serial numbers 0782-0786.[12] |
References
- ↑ Chicago Rail Fan - Transit Systems in Pennsylvania
- ↑ Don's Rail Photos - Scranton Transit Company
- ↑ Don's Rail Photos - Scranton Transit Company
- ↑ Don's Rail Photos - Scranton Transit Company
- ↑ Electric City Trolley Museum - Vehicle Collection
- ↑ GMC (Old Look) Delivery List
- ↑ GMC (Old Look) Delivery List
- ↑ ACF – ACF-Brill Delivery List
- ↑ E-Bay, Scranton Transit Company Bus Photo-Reo, dead link
- ↑ GMC (New Look) Delivery List
- ↑ GMC (New Look) Delivery List
- ↑ GMC (Old Look) Delivery List