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Why does this one sound different from the others?

You can hear the monster engine in the Flxible Metro

That engine sounds amazing ❤️❤️❤️

The #110 looks like a 1970s GMC "fishbowl" transit bus. Anyway, thanks for sharing!

Love them Detroits!

Ohh HELL NO!! Its still Alive????? Looks fantastic

RTS's #9140-#9149 from the MTA had this same powertrain (Cummins M11E/Allison V731). #9141 for some reason got repowered back to it's original Series 50.

Trolley buses are so much more dependable and efficient than EVs.

Thank You!

Man the sounds of this video takes me back to childhood. I miss the transitmaster audio announcements

nice video keep it up

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Nothing like a Detroit Diesel engine with Allison Transmission to get you anywhere

Funny how this bus is now up for auction

Can't believe how many we got now !

Wow, they're very quiet

Do you know how many 2008 and 2009 Gilligs we still have

Do you think they will have the 9800s running tonight

Great video bro was this taken on Friday

Nice! You were in the right place at the right time.

Nice video and nice music! Gotta love that dual mode NexGen action. I'm assuming this is a diesel-electric hybrid given the route?

Great video

Awesome video bro

bro great video lm a big fan of RTA buses lol 😁 please keep doing more of these buses

why did they put 9802 back in yellow again

you mean "T8H5307A"?

just to correct you this bus is build by General motors Diesel Division (GMDD) of canada not GMCof USA

1992 Flxible Metro "C" 40102-6T with Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC engine and Allison VR731 transmission.

Both series had the Detroit Diesel with Allison 6v92TA transmission, so yes they would've sounded similar.

They didn't get rid of Route 24. Look at their website under schedules.

When did MVRTA got rid of Route 24- Salem/ Dayton Mall route? I remember rode these on that route when they were still new in Early Spring 1998.

@Pat jonesy go to my page i got two vids of it

I remember seeing these back in 2002 when I was visiting Dayton

Also Dayton RTA is planning on replacing the ETIs with other trolleys. Not sure what yet.

The old City Transit paint scheme is a classic. It's almost how people from Dayton can tell a trolley is coming down the road from a distance. When they first painted 9802 in the new green look I thought it was sharp too! For whatever reason they have stopped painting rebuilds in the green scheme. The Trotwood trolley Rt. 8 is stil diesel until construction is complete on the westbound portion of that route. I believe there are 25+ that are still in active routing.

I really like the old RTA logo, the old paint scheme is so-so for me. I think the new scheme fits these buses well. Thank you for the upload! Do they still run the trolleys down into trotwood? I havn't seen one in a long time? And do you know how many trolleys are left and if they plan to use them for the next 15 or so years? Thanks again :)

I've tried for two different postions within the last three years. The best thing I could do would be IT related work or customer service. Wouldn't mind working in the trolley shop.

The only reason why I miss them is that they are the last RTS series bus in Dayton. I've also experienced them breaking down while ridding them; not fun on a hot summer day. I take it that you're not a big trolley fan by that statement.

You should work for RTA!

I do not miss the Novas at all. I heard they were great when they were new, but they constantly broke down on me; especially the back door not closing completely. I'd rather drive a trolley. Thankfully the Novas are no longer in service.

That it is. Can't wait until for the demo trolleys to get here. That is when a vendor has won the bid.

Sounds like the old 22 routing Derby/Birdland - VA Center, Downtown, Northridge, Miller Lane. During the late 90's early 2000's I can recall the same bus series running on the 22. Now I wish I had a camera/camcorder back then.

Good to see the trolley buses up & running again!

Those were the good old days.

I miss the sounds of a 6V92TA.

Yes 9830 is still alive. It's really awesome since it was the first ETI to receive a digital destination sign. For that matter, the sign came from a 800 series GMC RTS. 9865? That number doesn't exist the range is 9801-9854. I do recall the cracked frame issue in 99/00. I'm sure when RTA gets the new trolley fleet I'll have a chance to take pictures and video of ETIs and the new fleet running together.

You would be surprised of the speed they get if there is no switching, crossings, or passengers to pick up. You really should ride the Route 5 to Far Hills and Stroup Rd. I'm sure the trolley would pick up some speed after Brown St.

There are about 30 or so that are still in operable condition. Most of which are rehabbed or planning to be rehabbed over the next few months. Not sure what vendor will win the bid to build the new trolleys. I'm thinking the best option would be New Flyer.

Those buses are SOO slow... haha, I kind of want to ride one though, because I just haven't before, I've only ridden the new green ones and the older white ones. :]

@busdriverohio You're correct. Route 5 should return once they run feeder wire in front of the old Frank Z car lot on Brown St. If you search daytonbuses on Flickr you'll see a picture of a test run on Route 5 north just a week ago. Hopefully Route 8 can return, 7 might take longer. Route 4 is almost complete were they've combined Route 3 old wire and were 4 runs now.