MANITOBA TRANSIT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

1954 General Motors model TDH-4801

The restored unit was originally purchased by Los Angeles Transit Lines in 1954, later becoming part of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority as number 6583. The bus was sold to the Sacramento Regional Transit District, then to BC Transit in Victoria, and to Regina Transit for its centennial. It is now at home with the MTHA restored to represent GWTC #188.

Historical Note: General Motors establish a Division in 1938 to service customers needing diesel power. After the purchase of Yellow Coach in 1943, the company formed General Motors Truck and Coach Division. General Motors had build intercity Highway coaches, transit buses and Rapid Transit Series (RTS) buses until 1987.

In Canada, buses were manufactured initially in London, Ontario and later in Saint-Eustache, Quebec until 1979 when the factory was sold to Greyhound Dial Corporation. It was then sold to new company called Nova Bus Corporation.

Greater Winnipeg Transit Commission #188

Restoration Status

#188 is restored and operable.

Technical Specifications

Year Built: 1954

Manufacturer: General Motors Diesel Division

Model: TDH-4801

Serial #: TDH4801249

Powetrain: Detroit Diesel 6V-71 with a 2-speed Hydromatic transmission.

Length: 37.9 feet (1,155.1 cm)

Width: 102 inches (259 cm)

Capacity: 48 passenger seats, two doors

Ownership Overview

Original Owners:

     Los Angeles Transit Lines

     Sacremento Regional Transit District

     BC Transit (Victoria)

Acquired From:

     Regina Transit, Regina, Saskatchewan

Current Livery:

     Greater Winnipeg Transit Commission