I suspected that something had happened to Phil. I had subscribed to his channel and watched him cooking and lisiten to his philosophies on many subjects. I am so glad you posted this,I am sure he is having a grand time in the beyond.
Phil displayed a quality that was very common of older Hams: INGENUITY. The ability to make something functional and wonderful out of JUNK. Today, that is a lost art. Today we are too much of a "THROW AWAY Society. We will miss Phil, and others like him. RIP Phil. 73
My dad drove for the same bus companies as Phil at the same times. I rode on many of those buses and have many of my best memories riding them. When my dad retired the bus company let us take 1303 out with friends and family for a ride. RIP Phil, you will be missed.
Great show, my uncle retired from Greyhound back in the late 70s, New Orleans service center, just think of all the buses he had his hands on to keep things running smoothly. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
Thanks Scott, thanks for remembering him and letting us know he passed. Guys like Phil are all but gone now. I was fortunate when I was a younger man to have one around. So much is learned from them. I remembered Phil when you visited him and many in the comments thought he was annoying. I was waiting for you to get back there. I didn't know him, yet I knew him well.
Lots of the crazy old men could be considered by some as "annoying", but that's just their decades of experience showing through, but, once you look past that, you'll be amazed what you see, and learn, if you're willing to look.
"Love and Passion" should never be mistaken for Annoying or Crazy. If they are God willing let me be Annoying and Crazy as well. I am positive many of us want to continue in that memory.
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Phil on the Ham bands shortly after you introduced him to us, Scott. He was a pure gentleman & is sorely missed. 73’s mr Phil….Rest in Peace ! Gary WB8ZGV
Thanks for the wonderful video, and for introducing us to Phil through your channel. What a character and a wonderful man. He’ll sure be missed. RIP, Bus Old Man Phil.
I began my career with Detroits in '77 with boat 4-53s and migrated to '53s in dump trucks, 71's in buses and trucks, 92s everywhere, and finally DD15s; long time member of the Detroit Diesel Guild; replacing blower drives in 6-71 buses a particular fancy, learning to work upside down. Sorry for your loss
Wow. What a treasure! So cool that you were able to have this man in your life. Wish I would have had an opportunity to meet Phil. Thanks for sharing with us. Haha. I love how George used that Jack Benny line "I'm 39, and holding!" Forever young.
Thanks for putting this together! RIP Phil and I hope Cookie is well! I am really glad you had Phil on your channel, he was able to provide some great information in an entertaining way! I regret not being able to meet him in person and hear some of his great stories!
Sad to hear of Phil’s passing. I was invited to visit him a while ago, but with Covid19 pandemic never got to see him. Such a wealth of knowledge and he was glad to pass it on. Rest In Peace sir.
Thanks for putting this together I got to know Phil through his channel he and I shared the ham radio hobby and I actually got to talk to him on ham bands twice so sad I never got to meet him face to face. I wish he had had more content on his channel anyway thanks again much appreciated!
I remember those "Old Look" buses from my youth. Our local bus company at the time was "Public Service Coordinated Transport," and I used to take them to and from school.
One day I had a notion to look up to try to find the red & yellow buses I used to ride with my grandmother in the Twin Cities. I came across one of your videos with Phil in MN. There was so much great information in that video. I’ve been following your channel ever since and am fascinated with your work on the buses. I have a real fondness for the old buses. Phil seemed like a really great guy. Thanks for putting this together.
What a lost treasure. I remember riding those busses here in the Twin Cities when I was a kid. Makes me wonder if Phil was ever at the helm. I didn’t know he was a ham/tech, would have been a great pleasure to have gotten to know him, bless him and family.
You could just say Phil loved life in general! He possessed a great deal of historical knowledge about public transit and transportation in general as well. While he never operated streetcars in revenue service, he *did* operate the first generation of buses that replaced them. That's kinda cool in its own right.
I grew up a few miles north of the bus yard you showed. My Mom lived in the nursing home around the corner from the Ford dealer. My old stomping grounds.
I’ve been watching your channel since you worked on the road outside your former house,so quite a while Scott. And meeting Phil was a moment in time for all Detroit fans ,he was a knowledgeable man on when he drove in miniappoliss and then collecting old buses at the antique bus museum. A great loss 🇬🇧👍😢 Dave
I just watched this 1 year after first watching it as I got a question about Phil on a video. I'm so happy you made this tribute. Miss you Phil even though we've never met.
Shortly before he passed I found his channel and asked him to do some cooking videos, which he kindly obliged and we commented a few times with each other, been wondering where he has been, gonna miss that old guy. Damn shame.
I enjoyed the videos of your time with Phil back then, and these clips make the memories bittersweet. My favorite memory was when you (Scott) visited him at home. He was a one of a kind for certain
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“A can of diesel and 5 gallons of Ether”
I caught that one too! 😂
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How old was Phil?
He was so charming, RIP!
I bet he said it that way on purpose.
I suspected that something had happened to Phil. I had subscribed to his channel and watched him cooking and lisiten to his philosophies on many subjects. I am so glad you posted this,I am sure he is having a grand time in the beyond.
Beautiful tribute video ❤
Very nice tribute. I wish I could have met Phil.
Thanks for putting the video together Scott. Phil’s passing is a gigantic loss to the world. Rest In Peace Bus Old Man Phil.
for sure He was a great guy !
Great piece Scott thank you!
This guy is fantastic! God bless him.
Most enjoyable GM, thank you very much.
What a lovely man 🙂 Great tribute too. Thanks Scott & Mrs Scott
Smooth avenues, green lights and exact change, Phil... Thanks for the ride, you were the best.
That was so cool. Thank you Scott.
Great to review this cool guy. Really enjoyed seeing it again.
I enjoyed your adventures with Phil over the years.His knowledge of buses, trolleys, and ham radio was ducational and fun to watch.
One mans Junk was Sam's Treasure!.......he will be missed in the Bus Community!
Thanks for sharing this Scott........
great video !!! he will be greatly missed !!!
Phil displayed a quality that was very common of older Hams: INGENUITY. The ability to make something functional and wonderful out of JUNK.
Today, that is a lost art. Today we are too much of a "THROW AWAY Society. We will miss Phil, and others like him. RIP Phil. 73
What a delightful bus enthusiast Phil was, he will be remembered and missed. Thanks for sharing ✌🏻
G'day Scott,
Thank you for sharing some wonderful memories of Phil.
R.I.P Phil your sadly missed 😔.
✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.
This guy is a hoot! What a great guy...Great post & laughing my ass off.....
what an interesting fellow, thanks for sharing
Thank-You! Scott this a very touching video moment !
Wonderful video
Good to see Phil again, he is super!!!!!!
Awesome tribute. Thanks for doing this video Scott
I want to see more of him!
I remember this visit. Such a great bunch of guys. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for posting the video of bus man Phil !!!
amazing man.. thank you for sharing
Such a great character! I love the “Can Do” attitudes of that generation. It’s a rare commodity today.
God bless Phil. This brings back good memories of me as a young boy riding on these busses.
Thank you Scott Deply Apreciated
Lovely tribute bro he was a colorful person as they say. Safe travels
Thanks Scott. Glad some of Phil's video highlights are preserved in the cloud.
Scott! This is one of the best videos ever!
My dad drove for the same bus companies as Phil at the same times. I rode on many of those buses and have many of my best memories riding them. When my dad retired the bus company let us take 1303 out with friends and family for a ride. RIP Phil, you will be missed.
That man was a treasure to this world.
Great show, my uncle retired from Greyhound back in the late 70s, New Orleans service center, just think of all the buses he had his hands on to keep things running smoothly. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
Thanks Scott, thanks for remembering him and letting us know he passed. Guys like Phil are all but gone now. I was fortunate when I was a younger man to have one around. So much is learned from them. I remembered Phil when you visited him and many in the comments thought he was annoying. I was waiting for you to get back there. I didn't know him, yet I knew him well.
Lots of the crazy old men could be considered by some as "annoying", but that's just their decades of experience showing through, but, once you look past that, you'll be amazed what you see, and learn, if you're willing to look.
"Love and Passion" should never be mistaken for Annoying or Crazy. If they are God willing let me be Annoying and Crazy as well. I am positive many of us want to continue in that memory.
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Phil on the Ham bands shortly after you introduced him to us, Scott. He was a pure gentleman & is sorely missed. 73’s mr Phil….Rest in Peace ! Gary WB8ZGV
Thank you for putting this together and sharing it with us. A wonderful and well-done tribute.
Sad to see Phil passed. Thanks for sharing this video!
73 Phil - thanks for sharing Scott.
Thank You Scott.
Always enjoyed seeing and listening to Mr. Phil Epstein. A man of many talents! My you rest in Peace dear Phi! I feel as though I know him.
I remember some of them videos heck of a great guy RIP
Thanks Scott. I have been watching him since you introduced us. What a guy.
Thanks for the video, Scott; Bus Old Man Phil ( BOMP ) Was a real character; I miss his vlogs. R.I.P Phil.
As soon as I saw Phil on your videos, I subscribed to his TH-cam channel, no wonder why I haven't seen any new videos from him. RIP Phil!
Thanks Scott, Rest in peace Phil
Thank you Scott for doing this for our beloved Phil, He was a great guy and so are you, fell in love watching Bus videos because of you and Phil.
Thanks for the wonderful video, and for introducing us to Phil through your channel. What a character and a wonderful man. He’ll sure be missed. RIP, Bus Old Man Phil.
I really enjoyed the vintage ham radio station tour
Awesome 💯💯💯💯💯 these guys are the last of the real deal dudes 💪💪💪💪
I began my career with Detroits in '77 with boat 4-53s and migrated to '53s in dump trucks, 71's in buses and trucks, 92s everywhere, and finally DD15s; long time member of the Detroit Diesel Guild; replacing blower drives in 6-71 buses a particular fancy, learning to work upside down. Sorry for your loss
keep the clips coming
Thank you for the homage. What a gent! RIP Phil
Wow. What a treasure! So cool that you were able to have this man in your life. Wish I would have had an opportunity to meet Phil.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Haha. I love how George used that Jack Benny line "I'm 39, and holding!" Forever young.
Thanks for putting this together! RIP Phil and I hope Cookie is well! I am really glad you had Phil on your channel, he was able to provide some great information in an entertaining way! I regret not being able to meet him in person and hear some of his great stories!
He was definitely a treasure. Sorry for your loss.
Sad to hear of Phil’s passing. I was invited to visit him a while ago, but with Covid19 pandemic never got to see him. Such a wealth of knowledge and he was glad to pass it on. Rest In Peace sir.
Lovely tribute to a great character. Thank you.
He was a good guy. I would have liked to hang out with him again.
I remember watching Phil pedal that bus at full revs through the traffic like a boss.
Nuts . I so wanted to meet him. What a life
So sorry for the loss, sounds like an incredible guy.
Remember when these videos came out originally and always loved seeing Phil. Seemed like a really great guy.
Love your content. Never stop what you're doing...
What a brilliant man. Sad to see all that knowledge leave the world.
Good that you recorded some of it.
Your Kindred Spirit Scott. Sorry for your loss.
Great Man. A wonderful Character. When my time to go, I am sure he will be driving the bus that takes me there.
What a lovely man. RIP Phil.
Nice tribute Scott
What a truly delightful chap. So sad he has passed. RIP.
Scott, What a jewel. Really glad you posted this, you were/are a great Friend. RIP Phil Epstein.
RIP Phil. He was a most talented guy…buses, radios or pipe organs he could work on them all. Condolences to his family. Scott, thanks for posting.
Thanks for putting this together I got to know Phil through his channel he and I shared the ham radio hobby and I actually got to talk to him on ham bands twice so sad I never got to meet him face to face. I wish he had had more content on his channel anyway thanks again much appreciated!
What a genuine gentleman.
Thank you Scott. After meeting Phil on your channel, I subbed his channel and had some interaction with him. A great guy and truly missed....RIP Phil!
I remember those "Old Look" buses from my youth. Our local bus company at the time was "Public Service Coordinated Transport," and I used to take them to and from school.
I sure hate to hear he's gone , seemed like an awesome guy. Thanks Scott for putting that together!
They don't make them like him anymore....tons of knowledge to share !!
One day I had a notion to look up to try to find the red & yellow buses I used to ride with my grandmother in the Twin Cities. I came across one of your videos with Phil in MN. There was so much great information in that video. I’ve been following your channel ever since and am fascinated with your work on the buses. I have a real fondness for the old buses. Phil seemed like a really great guy. Thanks for putting this together.
What a awesome and kind fella. Sad to hear of his passing but thankful your videos shared him with us. R.I.P.
I never knew this man but wish I had. Not only a human loss but all the experiences and knowledge. RIP Phil
What a lost treasure. I remember riding those busses here in the Twin Cities when I was a kid. Makes me wonder if Phil was ever at the helm. I didn’t know he was a ham/tech, would have been a great pleasure to have gotten to know him, bless him and family.
You could just say Phil loved life in general! He possessed a great deal of historical knowledge about public transit and transportation in general as well.
While he never operated streetcars in revenue service, he *did* operate the first generation of buses that replaced them. That's kinda cool in its own right.
I grew up a few miles north of the bus yard you showed. My Mom lived in the nursing home around the corner from the Ford dealer. My old stomping grounds.
I’ve been watching your channel since you worked on the road outside your former house,so quite a while Scott.
And meeting Phil was a moment in time for all Detroit fans ,he was a knowledgeable man on when he drove in miniappoliss and then collecting old buses at the antique bus museum.
A great loss 🇬🇧👍😢 Dave
You folks are awesome. It's a blessing to have the videos.
Truly God Bless and Rest In Peace ❤❤❤
I just watched this 1 year after first watching it as I got a question about Phil on a video. I'm so happy you made this tribute. Miss you Phil even though we've never met.
💔 Buddy says RIP Phil thank you for all the wisdom you will be missed ❤️🙏🏼❤️
I met Phil through ham radio and we exchanged mail along the way. A positive and friendly guy. So glad we crossed paths, He will be missed.
Ken/ W4HKZ
RIP Mr Phil. His stories were great to listen to.
Shortly before he passed I found his channel and asked him to do some cooking videos, which he kindly obliged and we commented a few times with each other, been wondering where he has been, gonna miss that old guy. Damn shame.
Thanks for this, Scott. He is missed.
In the ham radio community he's now a silent key. RIP Phil, De N4PXB
Rest in peace Phil.
Nice tribute Scot
I enjoyed the videos of your time with Phil back then, and these clips make the memories bittersweet. My favorite memory was when you (Scott) visited him at home. He was a one of a kind for certain
what a great guy!
rest easy Phil.