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Niagara Region Charter using Greater Hamilton Tours MCI Classic #2207
September 18, 1999

An excellent charter featuring stops at Welland, St. Catharines & Niagara Falls' bus terminals and maintenance
facilities. The cities are bastions for GM Fishbowls, with all three recently receiving second-hand buses from the
United States.

First stop after departing from the Oakville loading point, Welland showcased buses including it own original
GMs and new Orions, as well as second hand GMs from Bellingham and Santa Monica. A surprising sight at
Welland's garage was ex-HSR 7716.
GHT 2207 at Oakville GO Station    GHT 2207    WT 110    WT 128

WT 124    WT 124    WT 116    Welland Transit garage backlot

WT 126    WT 121    Ex-HSR 7716 at Welland Transit garage    SCT 9987

St. Catharines also features buses of many flavours, original GMs, Orions and Classics. SCT's garage and
backlot revealed a host of ex-San Diego Fishbowls, some already in service and others being modified and
painted to SCT standards.
St.Catharines Terminal    SCT 8842    SCT 8168    SCT 9053

SCT 8847    Ex-SD GM    Ex-SD GM    SCT 8169

SCT 7718    St. Catharines Transit garage backlot    St. Catharines Transit garage backlot    GHT 2207 near Niagara Falls Bus Terminal

Unfortunatly, we did not have permission to roam Niagara Transit's property, however a quick photo-stop on
the sidewalk in front of the garage allowed for shots of 8131 and 9751. In an odd twist of fate, not long after the
charter 9751 was written off in an accident, apparently not faring too well against a truck. Then off to a bus
parking area south of the falls, and Paul Bateson's eyes lit up! Amongst the tour buses sat a Double-Deck Tours
Routemaster.
NT 8131    NT 9751    Niagara Falls Double-Deck Tours RM

A wonderful day was had by all. Thanks to Kevin Nicol and Jan Gregor for planning the charter.


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