GRTC Bus #323

A blast from the past folks....here's GRTC Bus #323 on Route 37.

This is a 1991 Flxible Metro (B series) with a Detroit Diesel 6v92 engine and Allison V-731 transmission.

Photo is of GRTC Bus #321. Taken in 2003 by myself at (what is no longer) the 6th Street Marketplace). An audio recording of #321 (about 11-12 minutes) is available. To download the actual recording of GRTC #323 itself, go here:

http://cid-4c4729896a34058d.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/GRTC323.mp3

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• GRTC
• Flxible
• Metro
• 323
• audio

[jtizzle369]

sounds like they were drivin this bus in 2nd the entire time. takes the fun out of drivin the flx.

[MetroLinerXLZ]

@jtizzle369

@jtizzle369 Nope, bus wasn't in 2nd; it was in "D" throughout out the recording, went thru all 3 gears like normal. The quality of the recording is degraded here on YouTube, so you might not hear it well. If you'd like, go to my SkyDrive (link in the info section) to download/listen to the real recording in all of it's ooey gooey goodness!!

[MrWill1985]

I suspect GRTC is not switching to any other manufacturer then Gillig for the forseeable future. Many TAs are making their attempts to have almost their entire fleet made by 1 manufacturer. GRTC with Gillig. Same possibly with HRT. And even Delaware DART. And DC, Baltimore, and Philly more likely New Flyer for the forseeable future.

[MetroLinerXLZ]

Not necessarily true there. It has been said that GRTC may move towards CNG in the future. And Gillig doesn't make CNG buses and no longer provides CNG conversion kits for existing buses.

You might be right on HRT, seeing that they are currently going towards hybrid-electric vehicles.

[jtizzle369]

@MetroLinerXLZ lol i think i was sidetracked when listenin to it the first time. my bad!

[coreyprkr2005]

it does feel dead around here, i bet errybody wanted 2 hop on 1 when they 1st hit da streets of Richmond lol

[coreyprkr2005]

so if GRTC make dat move, which maufacter they might pick?

[coreyprkr2005]

wat bout Cali TAs?

[coreyprkr2005]

isnt it about time GRTC start to diversify the fleet/roster a lil bit more?

[MetroLinerXLZ]

As far as I know, the deal is open-ended.