I remember riding in those trolley buses in Calgary til 1975 when they took them out of service. They had lots of power going up steep hills that the diesels never had.
I remember riding these as a kid but I don't remember the lights being such a brilliant white. They were more of a pale yellow, like an under powered light bulb. Probably the light source of the day. But I what I remembered the most about these buses was the constant flickering of the lights. This bus is very tame in comparison to the daily drivers of the 70's that I rode. Good memories. Thanks.
Remember riding on buses like this one in Vancouver in the early 60's. Used to pass my time on the ride reading a little booklet they had in little holders. The little flyer was called the BUZZER. Anybody else remember?
1991 was the last year they used these brills but they still bring them out for summer tours. btw they didn't know jack about suspension back then wow my back i tell you.
A great TT video !!! Love the way you filmed it with little movement inside the car- almost like being along for the ride ! Nice work and hope to see another soon.
Wonderful video of a vintage 1950's trolleybus. Reminds me of the Marmon-Herrington trolleybuses the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) use to run up until 1973.
Wow, chills run down my spine as that distinctive electric whine and rattle reminds me of going to woodwards with my grampa in the late 70's. I'm off to the museum lol.
wow the rarest bus i've ever seen! i thought they were removed from the bus list. I saw some of those when the new trolleys are under repairing i think. Are those on 17?
This bus is not part of the revenue service fleet, it was retired in the 80s when the Flyer trolleybuses were purchased (which are also retired by now) This is a restored vintage Brill, the Transit Museum Society of Vancouver brought it out for a spin on the night this video was recorded!
I remember riding in those trolley buses in Calgary til 1975 when they took them out of service. They had lots of power going up steep hills that the diesels never had.
monarch1957 4 months ago
I remember riding these as a kid but I don't remember the lights being such a brilliant white. They were more of a pale yellow, like an under powered light bulb. Probably the light source of the day. But I what I remembered the most about these buses was the constant flickering of the lights. This bus is very tame in comparison to the daily drivers of the 70's that I rode. Good memories. Thanks.
HD8Track 1 year ago
cardinal rule : don't power through the special work !
cvueguy 1 year ago
that is too cool!!! That is a nice Bus!
8myhomework 1 year ago
Very cool! Vintage pollution free transit!
retroolschool 1 year ago
The acceleration rate is over 5.0km/h per second, I believe.
bearchoirfan 1 year ago
Is my buss pass still good for these ones ?
MrColinbaby 1 year ago
I remember these buses in Calgary in the 60's and 70's when a ride cost ten cents! Big Oil won out, so we went diesel!
I think now more than ever we should go back!
agems56 1 year ago
Flat Wheel I remember when we had trolleys in Calgary!
Don't know why we prefer those noisy smelly
shift jerky diesels
agems56 1 year ago
Fantastic video! LOve it! Love hearing that motor whine! Is it GE or Westinghouse?
mothra1000 1 year ago
Brills and Marmons were always the fastest coaches!
mothra1000 1 year ago
Remember riding on buses like this one in Vancouver in the early 60's. Used to pass my time on the ride reading a little booklet they had in little holders. The little flyer was called the BUZZER. Anybody else remember?
sereneles 2 years ago
It's a long time since I've ridden a Brill. Thank you.
marsgal42 2 years ago
1991 was the last year they used these brills but they still bring them out for summer tours. btw they didn't know jack about suspension back then wow my back i tell you.
donna5498 2 years ago
Today's Low Floor NFI buses aren't much better.. They can hit bumps prettu hard on those front ends.
busrailfan 2 years ago
@donna5498 they really bring them out for summer tours? this is vancouver right? if it is vancouver where can i get on one for a tour?
Jsouthwell2006 2 years ago
I rode similar ACF Brill trolley buses in Chicago.
Trainbrain1949 2 years ago
what year did they took these bus away?
xxxtonyday5xxx 2 years ago
wow this is old
LESTERNIDOY 2 years ago
A great TT video !!! Love the way you filmed it with little movement inside the car- almost like being along for the ride ! Nice work and hope to see another soon.
zippymicropia 2 years ago
These vintage bus in vancouver go faster than the others or hes just putting the gas to the medle but hes a good driver this guy.
matteo1824 2 years ago
Wonderful video of a vintage 1950's trolleybus. Reminds me of the Marmon-Herrington trolleybuses the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) use to run up until 1973.
hudson501 2 years ago
What's the brand and model of the camera? Everyone should buy it and make sure they stay in business for years to come.
calendar2222 2 years ago
Canon G9........yup, it's a great camera and I highly recommend it!
newflyer3000 2 years ago
nice video work
tcbook 3 years ago
I put a lot of miles on 2416 myself.
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cvueguy 3 years ago
You must have a good stablizer in your camera. I took some video also on that bus and it is shaky.
jmw0284 3 years ago
does that old beast have power steering?
6V92TA 3 years ago
Wow, chills run down my spine as that distinctive electric whine and rattle reminds me of going to woodwards with my grampa in the late 70's. I'm off to the museum lol.
bitcomet1 3 years ago
Ah finnaly a clip of a 1954 CC&F Brill Trolley.
BCHydro500 3 years ago 2
Mithycal!!!! :-)
thanks for this video!
from Modena - Italy
Alefilobus 3 years ago
wow the rarest bus i've ever seen! i thought they were removed from the bus list. I saw some of those when the new trolleys are under repairing i think. Are those on 17?
ShinHolyAyato 3 years ago
This bus is not part of the revenue service fleet, it was retired in the 80s when the Flyer trolleybuses were purchased (which are also retired by now) This is a restored vintage Brill, the Transit Museum Society of Vancouver brought it out for a spin on the night this video was recorded!
newflyer3000 3 years ago
@newflyer3000 probably back then the power supply wasn't well enough to keep the lights from flickering while traveling at high speeds
HarrisonChan1220 4 months ago
Respond to this video... sounds like a Mark I skytrain
HarrisonChan1220 4 months ago
THX!
RkoPunk27 3 years ago