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Rapid Transit Series Buses: General Motors and Beyond (An Enthusiast's Reference) | 
 enlarge | Author: Evan T. Mccausland
Publisher: Iconografix
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 936208
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 158388209X
Dewey Decimal Number: 388.41322
EAN: 9781583882092
ASIN: 158388209X
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
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Product Description
General Motors wanted to revolutionize transit bus design after having success with their New Look Bus through the 1960s. Being protagonists for progress, GM's engineers created a prototype coach that would address all of the New Look's shortcomings. This RTX (Rapid Transit Experimental) was a shock to the transit industry, and it wasn't until 1977 when the better-developed RTS bus became part of the Advanced Design Bus project and was the descendant of GMC's entry in the U.S. DOT's 'Transbus' project. The RTS is notable for its curved body and window panels and has become recognized as a timeless design just like the GM New Look was. In 1987 the RTS patents were sold to Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC) and then they sold the rights to NovaBus in 1994 who left the U.S. market in 2002. However, Millennium Transit Services has since revived the RTS in 2006. Here it is, the only book with the full in-depth history that is also well illustrated with time-period photography and a color section.
Book Description
The RTX (Rapid Transit Experimental) was a shock to the transit industry, and it wasn't until 1977 when the better-developed RTS bus became part of the Advanced Design Bus project and was the descendant of GMC's entry in the U.S. DOT's 'Transbus' project. The RTS is notable for its curved body and window panels and has become recognized as a timeless bus design just like the GM New Look was. In 1987 the RTS patents were sold to Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC), who passed the torch to Nova Bus in 1994. Millennium Transit hopes to usher the RTS into the next generation with new concepts and designs. Here it is, the only book with the full in-depth history with historical photography and a color section.
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Rapid Transit Series Buses: A High Quality Ride May 21, 2008
The RTS is truly a landmark transportation vehicle. A common sight on the streets of North American cities for more than 30 years, thousands of RTS buses have been built by 4 different manufacturers. Once a leading edge design, the RTS slowly is being replaced by newer successors. As only a genuine bus enthusiast can, Evan McCausland tells a story that truly needs to be told. In words and well chosen photos, he chronicles the RTS from the earliest Transbus projects to the first-generation slope-backs to the square-backed 04's and 06's. Rare 05's, 07's, and 08's are covered, as are artics, suburbans, and one-off experimental units produced by GMC, TMC, NovaBUS and Millennium Transit. McCausland clearly has done his homework, and he gives lots of interesting narrative. Detailed builders lists provide statistics to back up the prose. It is hard to put this book down once you begin reading it. In my opinion, this is a book that all bus fans will want to their personal libraries.
Bus Review from a American Bus Enthusiast April 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First of all, let me say I have considerable knowledge of the history of American buses as I have been following them for year and a special interest on the RTS bus, one of my all time favorite buses.
I have not finished this truly encyclopedic book, only starting to read the Production charts. But, I have to say it is a fantastic book and many thanks to the author, Evan McCausland, for writing it. Its BETTER than any other bus book of an American Bus I have ever read. Its styled like the New Look fishbowl book that came out last year (2007), but even more detailed. It talks about each stage of the RTS development and goes into history of other transit buses, including the Transbus project, that evolved into the RTS bus for GM/GMC. It has a detailed Production chart/manufacturer deliveries list and a color section of buses at the last section. An all around FANTASTIC book and I cannot sing enough praise on it. Someone who knows this author should tell him to write another one. I will be one of the first in line to buy his next bus book. Bravo to Evan T. McCausland for sending a treasure to the very small market of bus history. We American bus fans truly appreciate it!!!
The Definitive RTS Bus History April 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book not only chronicles the General Motors RTS transit coach's development in great detail, but also covers the political climate that helped create it in the first place. Well illustraited and complete in every detail, this book is a must for any public transit enthusiast.
RTS Book April 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lots of Pictures, interesting history regarding RTS buses.
Written by a true bus enthusiast.
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