MANITOBA TRANSIT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
1984 Flyer Industries model D901
Originally ordered by the Chicago Transit Authority, however due to cancellation of the contract this unit ended up at Winnipeg Transit as bus #107 in 1984. It was donated to the MTHA for preservation.
Historical Note: Flyer Industries Limited was a bus manufacturer based in Manitoba. It was founded by John Coval in 1930 as the Western Auto and Truck Body Works Ltd.—later changing its name in 1948 to Western Flyer Coach. Previously making intercity vehicles, it first entered the urban transit market in 1968 when it developed its first prototype urban transit bus. The company was acquired by the Manitoba Development Corporation, a provincial agency, in 1971, and changed its name to Flyer Industries Limited.
By 1985, the Manitoba government was looking to divest itself of Flyer Industries. It was anticipated that the manufacturer would have had to cease operation in the near future without a significant investment from the government. An agreement was reached with Den Oudsten Bussen BV of Holland on July 15, 1986. Flyer Industries changed its name to New Flyer Industries.
Winnipeg Transit #107
Restoration Status
#107 is maintained and fully operational. Requires a repainting.
Technical Specifications
Year Built: 1984
Manufacturer: Flyer Industries
Model: D901
Serial #: D102403025
Powetrain: Detroit Diesel 6V71N with a Allison V-730 transmission.
Length: 40 feet (1,219.2 cm)
Width: 102 inches (259 cm)
Capacity: 51 passenger seats, two doors
Ownership Overview
Original Owners:
Chicago Transit Authority
Winnipeg Transit System
Acquired From:
Winnipeg Transit System
Current Livery:
Winnipeg Transit System