The Port Authority ordered the MC9 highway coach for use on runs like the 16A, 21A, AV Flyer, and quite a few others. The luggage bays on these coaches were never used, but the drivers loved the buses for the ride. They were numbered the 1900 series and used numbers from 1930 through 1969

The first batch was from MCI, and their numbers were 1930- 1945 and were delivered in 1980.

The second batch, from TMC, were numbered 1950-1969 and were delivered in 1984.

They were powered by the Detroit Diesel 8V71 and had a Allison 4 speed.

Here are some of them running!

 

TMC Coach 1960 from Harmar Garage on Liberty Ave, Downtown Pitsburgh.

 

1932 on delivery day at Manchester Main Shop.

 

1940 sitting on the Inner Circle at the old Three Rivers Stadium.

 

1945 sitting also at the Inner Circle, shortly after delivery.

 

MCI 1934, sitting in Oakland.

 

1936 and 1937 peeking out of West Mifflin garage.

 

Another shot of 1945 at Three Rivers Stadium.

 

1931 headed on the East Busway.

 

1931 parked at Ross garage. I remember riding this bus with Joe Hetra, Operator 7792.

 

1961 at the McKeesport transit center.

 

1964 coming onto Liberty Ave from the East Busway.

 

1966 on Liberty Ave. New Nova Classic behind it.

 

1969 on the Blvd of the Allies.

 

Here's 1933 with a bit of a odd paint scheme, heading out the East Busway.

 

1944 running near Liberty Ave.

 

1967 coming off the East Busway, sitting at the Amtrak Station.

 

We'll just call this the mystery number, but it was brand new sitting at the Manchester Shop.

 

1930 on the apron at Ross garage.

 

1956 headed to the airport.

 

More to Come!