Brilliant Guys. It always amazes me that the North American bus enthusiasts market is untapped. In the UK we are very lucky how well we are provided for.
I remember these New Looks and Flxibles we had here in Philly back in the 80s when I was a kid. I just purchased one of your models.. Can't wait for it to arrive..
I saw this bus when it was parked at the end...I work in the area!!! Holy crap, what a coincidence!! That's the corner of Alden Road and 14th Avenue, in Markham Ontario, at the end of the video! I kept watching to see if the bus would return so I could maybe have a look at it! Awesome bus!!
Drove those Fishbowl GM buses for the Denver transit system for a couple of decades. There were several different sub fleets, front door only suburbans, V-6 and V-8 Detroit Diesels, stick shift, the two speed and four speed Allison automatic transmissions. Good buses.
Seconded :) I have something like 6 Asian/European prototypes as R/C models. Contemplating putting hobby-grade electronics in them to they can maneuver like the real thing.
Outstanding video! I rode "New Looks" and "Old Looks" to high school in Indianapolis (Indianapolis Transit Co.) from 1965-1969 and I loved them; still do. Can't wait to get my model of it. I hope the "Old Look" is next.
This is a great video! I enjoyed watching you drive this vintage bus cross country through Canada. It was a delightful movie to watch. You should consider taking this bus for a cross-country ride in the United States. This Bus going to various cities across the United States would be a tremendous hit with Bus and Train enthusiasts!
I’m glad you mentioned that about the UK. Im a bus driver in England, and I was going to mention that there are so many different types of buses which have been well documented. I’m glad this chap is doing the same thing where you are.
Great video and thanks. It is nice that you can live your dream. Brought back memories of being a youngster (5-6 of age) in Norfolk VA during WWII and our mom would take us downtown by bus. My dad was overseas serving in the Army and we had no car. I enjoyed putting the coins in the receptacle for a fare and/or seeing the driver punch our pass. During that time I wanted to be a bus driver and with a bus stop at the corner several houses from ours I would ride my tricycle to meet the drivers who if running ahead of schedule would get out and relax for a few minutes. My mom would give me a tin plate and I would go around the house pretending I was driving a bus. One Christmas I asked for a bus drivers ticket puncher with holster which I did not get!! I will be ordering several N scale buses for my downtown city scene. Thanks for producing a city bus and bringing back some memories. Do you have plans for any Greyhound ones.?
There will almost surely be future runs with different schemes, and there's a very good chance that Greyhound will be one of them. Thank you for sharing your story!
To think i rode in at least one stick version on the Chicago Transit Authority somewhere between 1978 and about May 1980. I think it helped stoke the fire of my interest in planes, trains, and automobiles.
had one, it is like driving a fish bowl :-) it takes 2 hands to start one LOL I drove mine through LA, as i came on loaded bus stops, ide pull over , open the door and screem at the people then drive off..
Hello from the high desert of New Mexico USA 🇺🇸. I own and live in a 1967 GM TDH-4519 city transit bus. I would really like it if you guys would make a 1/24 scale model of this bus with ac. Keep up the good work and stay safe
Great Video....I never thought much about buses but you guys have opened up something new to me. Can't wait to see one of the HO models up close. And by the way...I love Canada, even though I don't live there it is my favorite place in the world.
@@rapidotrains i'm a 79 model too so that's my favourite bus. It's on the heritage fleet at the STO you probably already know that bus i'm pretty sure!
Watched it with my wife last night - yes, she enjoyed it. She was hoping to see your wife's reaction when you got back to Toronto, but in my experience, I think we all know how that scene goes!
Jason, so you DO have a bus license... right? Oh, it's Janet! Drive like the wind! Ha ha,, that was great. You should have her driving the bus. Thanks. Cheers, Dan
Great Video! I remember these buses as a kid, they were like the industry standard back in the days, built like a tank! 👍🏼 Hmmm... was thinking, why not add a train horn to the Rapido Bus Señor Jason?! 😎
Love to see you guys drive this bus around the race course in Bathurst Australia..lol I'm going to see if I can get a hold of one, and see how easy it will be to convert it to run on the Faller car system.
What an amazing video!! I live in Edmonton, and I sure wish I knew when you were coming, would have gladly come to Calgary. One thing I wish I had was the roll sign!!!! I have one small piece of one, Lawrence West, that's it.....do you know where a fella could find one?
I drove School buses (BlueBird and International) for 8 years and transit buses (New Flyer) for six. I can't imagine driving cross country in that beast. The old heads I talked to said it needed a lot of upper body strength to get around corners. I rode in the NewLook buses for years in high school & college. If you come out with one in Red Arrow maroon & cream I'm in trouble. Would go nice with my Grill Bullet & PCC trolls.
Hello from the high desert of New Mexico USA 🇺🇸. I own and live in my 1967 GM TDH-4519 (New look or fishbowl) city transit bus. God bless you and have a great day
Wow! You fellows did a fantastic job of putting this great video together, about this very special, classic bus! When I visited in Regina, with my Aunt & Uncle, back in about 1969 to '72, as a young boy in from the farm - I remember the thrill & excitement of riding on the Coranation/Whitmore Park city transit buses - same make/style as this one! :) THANKS for the GREAT MEMORIES! :) You guys have alot of great, original & FUNNY stuff in your excellent production! Keep up your great work/play!!! :) [You almost look like you're having too much FUN! :)] Seeing the Via passenger train in your production was special too, as I've really enjoyed travelling on/with them, an average of a couple times per year, for the past 8 years or so! People should CHECK VIA RAIL out! :)
My first word was bus when I was a baby I saw one of the gmc New look going down the street thair I spoke my first word was bus. The Charlotte Transit System and I have other favorite transit buses as well like the Grumman flxible 870 and GMC RTS and others it's a dream to own my own classical buses and it will happen.
Ha! I saw you guys on Pembina Hwy in Winnipeg while I was driving my Transit bus (work). Check out the Manitoba Transit Heritage Assoc website. we have a 1971 GM "New Look" in Fantastic condition. We take it out regularly as a good show bus/runner. Cheers and keep up the great work!
I had a Pen pal in Manitoba Canada in H.S. She was HOT ! I was a nerd back then. An original Star Trek Nurd back then and even more so. I think your bus needs better seats,recliner type seats,at least make them look older but actually recliner type. I think its great you are promoting the hobby . Sadly,many older Train guys are passing away and their equipment is getting sold piecemeal on Craigslist and E-Bay. I see much of it being sold pennys on the dollar because there isnt enough younger guys starting layouts. I dont have room for one now because we downsized. I had a beautiful N-Scale Southern Pacific railroad layout modeled in Utah. It was mounted on an old Bar that was given to me. I had a dust cover made that was made from heavy vynal . I need to find the photographs of it. Oh,I am subscribing to your channel.
6:58, this IS my bus too! I don't know if this is a coincidence, but I GET OFF AT ISLINGTON at the almost exact same place that the bus would turn around at Steeles / Islington!
Ken Keysey is smiling down on you brother! Haven't even finished building my Blue Bird TCF yet, but still hope to get a New Look TDH before I'm dead - For now My Rapido TTC HO I ordered 3 years ago still front and center on my bench as inspiration. I still think it is a beautiful model worth every penny - in these days where everything seems to be disappointing crap when you open the box .. There's just something about getting something twice as good as you could have hoped for. I suspect there are those who would claim that your trip is just all about the marketing .. and certainly no crime if that happens to fall out of the tree and you can catch a tax break too - but I know what you really are. I've got your number. Freakin' bus nerd. Not certain how you got bit .. for me it was a kindly driver on the Runnymede line as a child who would let me wear his hat and operate the door, (Hmm what year? Still standee windows and no ad boards as I recall) .. or was it just the sound of the Jimmy out back and the way the front would swing in a turn? No matter .. it's incurable anyway. I urge you to be careful however .. the disease may progress into (blue and grey seat trim) Hawker-Siddeley T1's .. and eventually the round window garbage train that kindly took so many last call drunks in the late 80's before health and safety went wild. Of course if that happens .. I'll order them too. I am however envious .. you're riding my bucket list. :) @18:40 .. I remember those wooden post bus stop poles .. May be wrong but the last at Park Lawn and Berry Road. As I recall they were dark green, red bands, and white background - but I may be wrong.
Sorry! This Historic 1967 "New Look" Bus Is Limited To 85 Km/H ( 50 MPH Or Something) We Would Go Faster If We Could! ( That Thing Needs A Engine For A MCI D45 CRT )
You guys are just having far, far too much fun and that's a great thing!
We definitely agree! 😁
i'm only 25 and the new look buses are most favorite buses ever
You have taste my friend! GM, Brill and the old Mack's are my favorites.There is one brand that i don't like and it's Nova Bus!
For me, it's the GM old look bus, just like what Ralph Kramden used to drive!
Thanks for this. Brought back a lot of memories. I took the 7C bus to high school every day.
I have never before in my life wanted a bus model.
Now I want a bus model... heck a few bus models!
Fantastic!
Great video, I drove those old beauties in Winnipeg. Awesome busses
Glad you liked it! We had a great time in Winnipeg!
This is my favorite bus model. Good Luck with it.
Ours too!
Brilliant Guys. It always amazes me that the North American bus enthusiasts market is untapped. In the UK we are very lucky how well we are provided for.
Mainly, I assume, because, to most, buses are for the poor in NA. This is a car culture.
Brings me back childhood memories
They operated in Toronto until late 2011, so even our kids have memories of them!
Remember used to ride those transit buses when I was a kid
As did most of us!
Love the new Looks. Rode them as a kid and teenager through high school!
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Thank You! An very entertaining Video.
Our pleasure! Glad you liked it!
I remember these New Looks and Flxibles we had here in Philly back in the 80s when I was a kid. I just purchased one of your models.. Can't wait for it to arrive..
I saw this bus when it was parked at the end...I work in the area!!! Holy crap, what a coincidence!! That's the corner of Alden Road and 14th Avenue, in Markham Ontario, at the end of the video! I kept watching to see if the bus would return so I could maybe have a look at it! Awesome bus!!
Beauty!
I really wanted to see you go through a Timmy's drive thru. Great video. -Mark
It's been done in Kitchener, Ontario. I was driving!
It's not impossible .. I used to drive straight truck and would regularly grab a Tim's at the Dixie and Tomken drive-thru with a 34 foot Freightliner.
I’m only 20 and I still like the New looks and Classics
Yep they're pretty awesome buses!
Drove those Fishbowl GM buses for the Denver transit system for a couple of decades. There were several different sub fleets, front door only suburbans, V-6 and V-8 Detroit Diesels, stick shift, the two speed and four speed Allison automatic transmissions. Good buses.
Neat! Thanks for sharing the memories!
14:54 A scene straight out of the 1970’s. Just amazing.
I've been at Medicine Hat Alberta but that's sad that I never got to be in the scene
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We need an RC version
Seconded :)
I have something like 6 Asian/European prototypes as R/C models. Contemplating putting hobby-grade electronics in them to they can maneuver like the real thing.
**insert the m.bison yes!! Gif or video clip here**
I live up in Timmins and remember David when he ran the Timmins Transit. Very smart man, good to see him out in Regina.
Saw this all the way through this time. Enjoyed it! Jason, you and the crew are a riot!
Brilliant. Respect to you sir. We love our old buses here in u.k
I remember this bus from Spruce Meadows I worked on these buses and rode them as a kid.
These buses trigger memories for so many of us!
Outstanding video! I rode "New Looks" and "Old Looks" to high school in Indianapolis (Indianapolis Transit Co.) from 1965-1969 and I loved them; still do. Can't wait to get my model of it. I hope the "Old Look" is next.
Thanks! Please tell your friends about the video. We want to reach more bus and transit fans.
This is a great video! I enjoyed watching you drive this vintage bus cross country through Canada. It was a delightful movie to watch. You should consider taking this bus for a cross-country ride in the United States. This Bus going to various cities across the United States would be a tremendous hit with Bus and Train enthusiasts!
I wish I could ride a bus like that
Canada is such a beautiful place, i really wish i could live out there.
I’m glad you mentioned that about the UK. Im a bus driver in England, and I was going to mention that there are so many different types of buses which have been well documented. I’m glad this chap is doing the same thing where you are.
Great video and thanks. It is nice that you can live your dream. Brought back memories of being a youngster (5-6 of age) in Norfolk VA during WWII and our mom would take us downtown by bus. My dad was overseas serving in the Army and we had no car. I enjoyed putting the coins in the receptacle for a fare and/or seeing the driver punch our pass. During that time I wanted to be a bus driver and with a bus stop at the corner several houses from ours I would ride my tricycle to meet the drivers who if running ahead of schedule would get out and relax for a few minutes. My mom would give me a tin plate and I would go around the house pretending I was driving a bus. One Christmas I asked for a bus drivers ticket puncher with holster which I did not get!! I will be ordering several N scale buses for my downtown city scene. Thanks for producing a city bus and bringing back some memories. Do you have plans for any Greyhound ones.?
There will almost surely be future runs with different schemes, and there's a very good chance that Greyhound will be one of them. Thank you for sharing your story!
They own an RDC, a bus, and a model train factory.
These are the greatest people on earth
Thanks!
Love this video. Wish I could've been their for the ride.
I can't wait to see this bus up close
Great funny video, I Drove a Bus for New York City and loved it.
Jason's dream job!
Thank you for that.
You're welcome!
Hey. I really love you old bus. Plus I really love the old school busus. Not the new ones.
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Awesome! Now I need the model! 🚌
Beauty.
To think i rode in at least one stick version on the Chicago Transit Authority somewhere between 1978 and about May 1980. I think it helped stoke the fire of my interest in planes, trains, and automobiles.
Buses...what can't they do??
had one, it is like driving a fish bowl :-) it takes 2 hands to start one LOL I drove mine through LA, as i came on loaded bus stops, ide pull over , open the door and screem at the people then drive off..
Oh you cruel guy! 😆
:) LOL
LT's Routemasters were delightful but the design of these was exceptional to me...clever pleasure 🍸
This is one of the nicest Rapido GM fishbowl bus to ever drive across Canada
Looks exactly like the buses we had in Massillon, Ohio back in the 70's.
I wish you guys make a bus like this one in 1/24 scale kit.
joe I will second that motion.
I would pick up one of those kits in a second!
Also in O scale (1/43) would be gr old look bus 😶,.. iteat. Also, I would love to see someone come out with a TDH5105
Hello from the high desert of New Mexico USA 🇺🇸. I own and live in a 1967 GM TDH-4519 city transit bus. I would really like it if you guys would make a 1/24 scale model of this bus with ac. Keep up the good work and stay safe
Your old bus is really cool. I wish I had one.
They're cool but very expensive to maintain.
Great Video....I never thought much about buses but you guys have opened up something new to me. Can't wait to see one of the HO models up close. And by the way...I love Canada, even though I don't live there it is my favorite place in the world.
Neat! Canada welcomes you any time you want to visit! :-)
cool....a fantastic looking bus...I thought it was 70s but its a 1967...
great vid...
New Looks were built from 1959 to about 1986 (in Canada - in the US, they stopped building them much earlier).
Cool...
Did a commute trip in the 1979 STO bus in gatineau 4 year ago. Maybe one of the last new look in service!
That is cool!
@@rapidotrains i'm a 79 model too so that's my favourite bus. It's on the heritage fleet at the STO you probably already know that bus i'm pretty sure!
Watched it with my wife last night - yes, she enjoyed it. She was hoping to see your wife's reaction when you got back to Toronto, but in my experience, I think we all know how that scene goes!
You need an LED light board for that bus. Its beautiful! I see you have your dream going now!
just received my CTCUM buses!! :) they are great, just like the one I was taking when going to school! Thanks for making them haha
Our pleasure! Glad you like them!
Jason, so you DO have a bus license... right? Oh, it's Janet! Drive like the wind! Ha ha,, that was great. You should have her driving the bus. Thanks. Cheers, Dan
Awesome! Next time in Canada, please pass by Riviere-du-Loup-Québec. Cheers,
Maybe one day! We haven't been to Quebec with the bus yet.
Haha amazing video and Bus! I enjoyed watching! You guys should paint the Rapido bus on your model!
Great Video! I remember these buses as a kid, they were like the industry standard back in the days, built like a tank! 👍🏼 Hmmm... was thinking, why not add a train horn to the Rapido Bus Señor Jason?! 😎
I bet that would get everyone’s attention. We probably have one laying around somewhere. 😆
The New look bus I ❤️❤️ it
Beauty, eh?
Love to see you guys drive this bus around the race course in Bathurst Australia..lol
I'm going to see if I can get a hold of one, and see how easy it will be to convert it to run on the Faller car system.
We'd love to see how that goes!
I drove this bus on the Bathurst and Spadina routes.
Awesome!
I drove these buses out of Danforth and Birchmount Divisions
What an amazing video!! I live in Edmonton, and I sure wish I knew when you were coming, would have gladly come to Calgary. One thing I wish I had was the roll sign!!!! I have one small piece of one, Lawrence West, that's it.....do you know where a fella could find one?
I drove School buses (BlueBird and International) for 8 years and transit buses (New Flyer) for six. I can't imagine driving cross country in that beast. The old heads I talked to said it needed a lot of upper body strength to get around corners. I rode in the NewLook buses for years in high school & college.
If you come out with one in Red Arrow maroon & cream I'm in trouble. Would go nice with my Grill Bullet & PCC trolls.
It's a great upper-body workout to be sure!
I saw the Rapido Bus going past Ardwick Blvd W - Pearldale Ave today.
Cool!
Very cool old bus. I should say classic bus. Anyway gave you a thumbs up.
Thanks!
@@rapidotrains
You are welcome.
I'd love to have a bus like that as an RV
Hello from the high desert of New Mexico USA 🇺🇸. I own and live in my 1967 GM TDH-4519 (New look or fishbowl) city transit bus. God bless you and have a great day
Beautiful new look coach, that must've been so much fun. Have you thought of having highway gearing installed?
Actually Josh suggested this just the other day. Maybe...
8:39 - me thinking the buses frontlights are shooting fire and have models!
Maybe we'll include that feature on a future release!
Wow!
You fellows did a fantastic job of putting this great video together, about this very special, classic bus!
When I visited in Regina, with my Aunt & Uncle, back in about 1969 to '72, as a young boy in from the farm - I remember the thrill & excitement of riding on the Coranation/Whitmore Park city transit buses - same make/style as this one! :)
THANKS for the GREAT MEMORIES! :)
You guys have alot of great, original & FUNNY stuff in your excellent production! Keep up your great work/play!!! :) [You almost look like you're having too much FUN! :)]
Seeing the Via passenger train in your production was special too, as I've really enjoyed travelling on/with them, an average of a couple times per year, for the past 8 years or so!
People should CHECK VIA RAIL out! :)
+Dow Taylor Thanks for your kind words. We're glad we could bring back such good memories for you!
Nice video Jason! Hope to see the NH EP-5 soon!
Im so jelious i grew up on buses like that. the good old days buses now days suck
Can't wait for my n scale version!
Awesome!
I kind of want a Rapido bus now....
I knew David looked familiar! Shoutout from Timmins!!
LOL to funny got to love it.
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I hope they make a version that the London Transit Commission used!
they need to install one of the K3H horns that they have in the back warehouse on this bus
My first word was bus when I was a baby I saw one of the gmc New look going down the street thair I spoke my first word was bus. The Charlotte Transit System and I have other favorite transit buses as well like the Grumman flxible 870 and GMC RTS and others it's a dream to own my own classical buses and it will happen.
My own son's first words were "a bus" - also when seeing a New Look! -Jason
Lolz. hilarious. very thoroughly canadian! :)
It's what we do!
Ha! I saw you guys on Pembina Hwy in Winnipeg while I was driving my Transit bus (work). Check out the Manitoba Transit Heritage Assoc website. we have a 1971 GM "New Look" in Fantastic condition. We take it out regularly as a good show bus/runner. Cheers and keep up the great work!
Thanks! Will check it out!
Why you don't come in Montreal by bus???
I want to see that!!
I'm from Portland Oregon. It's hard to find an old City bus.
They are certainly rare now.
I had a Pen pal in Manitoba Canada in H.S. She was HOT ! I was a nerd back then. An original Star Trek Nurd back then and even more so. I think your bus needs better seats,recliner type seats,at least make them look older but actually recliner type. I think its great you are promoting the hobby . Sadly,many older Train guys are passing away and their equipment is getting sold piecemeal on Craigslist and E-Bay. I see much of it being sold pennys on the dollar because there isnt enough younger guys starting layouts. I dont have room for one now because we downsized. I had a beautiful N-Scale Southern Pacific railroad layout modeled in Utah. It was mounted on an old Bar that was given to me. I had a dust cover made that was made from heavy vynal . I need to find the photographs of it. Oh,I am subscribing to your channel.
I want one or two. One TTC & one GO Transit.
TTC models are available now: www.ttcshop.ca
oooh wish I could drive her. I drove the MCI and VanHool coach buses. would love to drive the GMC fishbowls.
David's profile resembles comic Steve Allen. His voice is an exact replica of Allen's.
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6:58, this IS my bus too! I don't know if this is a coincidence, but I GET OFF AT ISLINGTON at the almost exact same place that the bus would turn around at Steeles / Islington!
Neat!
@ 2:44...nice Armstrong steering (from the Armstrong Power Steering Company of course)
Indeed... 22 turns lock to lock!
Thanks rapido 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥇🥇🥇🥇
So Rápido Is going to make a dcc sound bus. We are expecting it anyday
No plans for DCC/sound at this time, but they do have interior and exterior lighting!
Why do I think you guys have too much money? 😂😂😂. (and fun!)
Not sure about the money part, but we do have lots of fun!
We need a Greyhound version.
We did one a couple of years ago. rapidotrains.com/ho-new-look-exclusive
I remember those buses.. where is it now?.
Sitting in a local bus garage. We take it out regularly.
Ese autobús me recuerda a la pelicula Speed movie
if you come to Seattle sometime Ill show ya a good salmon dinner.
Ken Keysey is smiling down on you brother! Haven't even finished building my Blue Bird TCF yet, but still hope to get a New Look TDH before I'm dead - For now My Rapido TTC HO I ordered 3 years ago still front and center on my bench as inspiration. I still think it is a beautiful model worth every penny - in these days where everything seems to be disappointing crap when you open the box .. There's just something about getting something twice as good as you could have hoped for.
I suspect there are those who would claim that your trip is just all about the marketing .. and certainly no crime if that happens to fall out of the tree and you can catch a tax break too - but I know what you really are. I've got your number. Freakin' bus nerd.
Not certain how you got bit .. for me it was a kindly driver on the Runnymede line as a child who would let me wear his hat and operate the door, (Hmm what year? Still standee windows and no ad boards as I recall) .. or was it just the sound of the Jimmy out back and the way the front would swing in a turn? No matter .. it's incurable anyway.
I urge you to be careful however .. the disease may progress into (blue and grey seat trim) Hawker-Siddeley T1's .. and eventually the round window garbage train that kindly took so many last call drunks in the late 80's before health and safety went wild.
Of course if that happens .. I'll order them too.
I am however envious .. you're riding my bucket list. :)
@18:40 .. I remember those wooden post bus stop poles .. May be wrong but the last at Park Lawn and Berry Road. As I recall they were dark green, red bands, and white background - but I may be wrong.
Thanks for your words! Only a bus nerd can understand a bus nerd...
Saw this bus on 404 just now!!!
Cool! We were out and about in the bus earlier in the month.
GO Canada!
Beauty.
Nice fishbowl! Can you provide more info on AK coach? Can't seem to search them up.
We were his last job. He closed down and gave us all his parts!
You should of stopped by the GWWD in Winnipeg so you could up close and personal with an RS-23!
Oh my God I live in Canada Saskatchewan isn't that crazy and that is the hobby shop where we go to everyday to buy some Rolling Stock
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Jordan if you're reading this do not spill your coffee
Oh he did 😂
Bus from speed movie 😻
Nice bus
Sorry! This Historic 1967 "New Look" Bus Is Limited To 85 Km/H ( 50 MPH Or Something) We Would Go Faster If We Could! ( That Thing Needs A Engine For A MCI D45 CRT )
We are looking into retrofitting a new transmission at least. Should let us get up to 100 Km/H or more! 😁
@@rapidotrains That Would Have Been awesome if they added a better engine from like a D45 CRT from MCI