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William A. Luke
Softcover
126 pages
Trailways Buses 1936-2001 Photo Archive
$40.99
This exciting history portrays the powerful history of the Trailways bus organization, one of the largest systems of independent motorcoach operators in the world. Trailways has been in existence for some 64 years and is still running strong today, specifically in the South, East, and Pacific Northwest. Today there are over 2,500 coaches operating in the Trailway system serving 500 destinations in 27 states, as well as Canada and Mexico.
Now through these historic photographs, bus and transportation enthusiasts can experience the enormous variety of bus makes and models used by the company, as well as many interesting and unusual designs. Well-known bus enthusiast and historian, William A. Luke, has put together this exciting collection of photos that no bus lover should be without.
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| Weight | 0.600 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.6 × 26.0 × 1.00 cm |
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