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13/08/2023 5:06 pm
Here is a White open top bus from 1936, which was used in American national parks undoubtedly for the great views with the top pulled back. White was a well-known truck manufacturer and these attractive buses were used for many years. P.S. This model was made by the Open Top Bus Company and is listed sometimes as 1/48 scale. It was done in several colors and liveries.
13/08/2023 7:12 pm
Last May we were in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. There was a restored White bus at one of the hotels. I do not know year of bus, but it looks similar to the above model. Here are the photos.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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13/08/2023 7:21 pm
Those are fine current shots of this actual White open top bus at Yellowstone ! My future brother in law (or will be in a couple of weeks) is on staff out at Yellowstone and I will ask him about these great-looking buses. It is excellent that they are still on duty and a testament to the quality and durability of such well-built and designed vehicles as White and Diamond-T.
Karl Schnelle and Christopher Moroni reacted
13/08/2023 7:28 pm
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
13/08/2023 7:34 pm
Years ago, I passed on this bus because, oddly, it was in 1/48 scale. Still though, it's a terrific model! As I recall, there were other liveries. Nice to see 1:1 pics. 😀
Ed Davis reacted
13/08/2023 8:43 pm
Saw this one at Gettysburg in 2010.
14/08/2023 1:07 am
Another livery
I have read that because these classic buses were so popular and in service so long in parks that a number of them went through major mechanical upgrades with new drive trains, etc. Apparently the original 4 speed crash box gearboxes were near impossible for current drivers to deal with and newer engines were needed to comply with emission standards.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
14/08/2023 6:47 am
@john-quilter Yep! I remember that paint scheme... and yes, all modern drivelines on these buses makes everyone happy. 😀
14/08/2023 7:19 am
@chris Chris I have passed up the opportunity to buy this model on several occasions for the same reason as you.
Christopher Moroni reacted
14/08/2023 7:43 am
@bob-jackman ....right, it was such an odd choice. 1/48 is primarily used for military models; I don't see any tie-in with these busses. It's like Gearbox being mostly in 1/34 scale. Why? Or Maisto releasing some decent models in 1/26 scale.... Why? I just don't get it (literally 😏 😏).
Karl Schnelle reacted
14/08/2023 8:15 am
@chris I can see the tie in for 1/48 scale with O gauge trains but 1/32 scale, no way. As to 1/26, It's my opinion that scale is strictly to fit a box which means guys like us won't buy them.
14/08/2023 4:20 pm
I visited the Yellowstone bus at Yellowstone in 2019. I have the 1/48 model of the Glacier Nation Parks White bus.
