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OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS:

MANITOBA TRANSIT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

1971 General Motors model T6H-4521A


Bus #751 was bought by the Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Metro Transit), and originally housed a large computer on-board for testing a early radio/geo-positioning system. Starting as bus 132 it was renumbered 751 and converted into a regular service unit which operated until 2001. The section is operational and preserved for by MTHA volunteers.


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.

Metro Transit #751

Restoration Status


#751 is restored and operable. Requires some body work and a repainting.


Technical Specifications


Year Built: 1971

Manufacturer: General Motors Diesel Division

Model: T6H-4521A

Serial #: TDH4521814

Powetrain: Detroit Diesel 6V-71 with a Allison VS2-6 transmission.

Length: 35 feet (1,066.8 cm)

Width: 96 inches (243.8 cm)

Capacity: 45 passenger seats, two doors


Ownership Overview


Original Owners:

     Metro Transit

     Winnipeg Transit System


Acquired From:

     Winnipeg Transit System


Current Livery:

     Winnipeg Transit System

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