| This section of GilligCoaches.NET features the various Miscellaneous Gillig photographs that could not be appropriately catalogued elsewhere on the site. All new images here will be posted at the top of the page |
| Shelton School District bus fleet This photo was taken in 1997 during my tenure as a student @ Shelton High School. It was taken from the passenger perspective sitting in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP at 900 feet AGL. At the time, Shelton ran a fleet of around 25 Gilligs in a 35-bus fleet. Oddly enough, I still have the 35MM camera this photo was taken with, too! In this photo, looking roughly due east-southeast, shows a majority of the bus lot. The building at the lower right corner is the Shelton High School Auditorium, and the Student Parking lot occupies the extreme right. Shelton Springs road dissects the image, and at the lower left is is a housing development (at the time, construction had just started; it is now complete). #25 (my first Gillig) is at the end of the righthand column in the middle row, parked next to #19 - its sister bus. In the black-and-white shot on the"855DT-Series" and "My First Gillig" page, it was located at the upper left corner of the lot. And now, onto the photo itself! Multnomah County Sheriff's Department, Multnomah County, Oregon The photographs of this Gillig were taken around 1974 and made their way to my e-mail inbox. This was a factory-ordered coach, ordered by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Department, which features no entry door in the usual location. Instead, it has dual side exits at floor level which were used in addition to a catwalk to transport jail inmates without them being at street level. It is presumably either a 318D-series or an early 636D series. It features a large cooling vent in the rear engine bay door, in addition to a siren / P/A speaker at the front of the bus. After receiving these photos more than two months ago, I was able to recently track down their original photographer, whom I contacted. Special thanks go to Harry Gershen for allowing me to use these photos. The front The back 1947 Gillig in the brush in California This Gillig was photographed at a farm in Tracy, California, by longtime GilligCoaches.NET contributor Tom Shafer. Not a whole lot of detail is known about the bus, except that it has been sitting in the weeds for over a decade. Right front quarter view Rear of the bus sticking out of the weeds Dashboard photo Modified Gillig production rig This is a modified Gillig Television Production rig, or "Utility coach" as they were known. It was modified with simulated body armor for use in a Knight Rider episode (episode particulars are being researched at this time). It is a Gillig 743DT-series unit. Note that it is missing its front emblem and has a modified tow hook configuration on the front bumper. These two particular screenshots were added on January 23, 2007 and more are on the way. Screenshot #1 Screenshot #2 School Ways Gillig fleet, California These Gilligs were operated by a company called School Ways, a company founded by Dennis and Eva Kay. It began operation presumably in the mid 1970s and was closed in June 1984, according to Wade Derr, who sent in these photos (information about the exact date provided by Todd Pemberton). After the closure, the Kays took a breather from operating buses, and then started another company called Camellia Charter. Dennis was diagnosed with cancer in the mid 1980s, and the Kays sold Camellia Charter. As a result, all of these buses have been retired, and the whereabouts of these buses are unknown. I have placed these here because they were owned by one company, and it was best to fit them in one page rather than splitting them up. Here's the technical details on all of the School Ways Gillig fleet. Every Gillig was equipped from the factory with chrome-simulated aluminum alloy tire rims, and later the bumpers on them were chrome plated to match. Bus Number 9 - 1975 855DT-16 equipped with a Fuller Roadranger RT-910 10-speed Bus Number 10 - 1976 636D-13 equipped with a Fuller Roadranger RT-610 backward-shift 10-speed. Bus Number 11 - 1977 855DT-16 equipped with emergency exits on both sides and an Allison Automatic transmission. Bus Number 12 - 1976 636D-13 equipped with an Allison Automatic Bus Number 21 - 1976 (or 1979) 636D-13 equipped with an Allison Automatic. Here are the photos of the fleet. I've also included a photo sent in by Wade Derr of a 1932 Gillig pictured at a school bus roadeo. Four School Ways Gilligs pictured on a downhill grade in Sacramento. Note those nice-lookin' chrome bumpers! School Ways Gillig #10 pictured at the State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California School Ways Gillig #9 tandem-axle Gillig pictured at the same location School Ways Gillig #11 tandem-axle Gillig pictured at the same location School Ways Gillig #12 pictured when new (black-and-white photo) School Ways Gillig #9 pictured when new (black-and-white photo) # 9 again (black and white photo) #12 again (black and white photo) Interior shot (pictured in a dark environment) Four of the five Gilligs pictured in the School Ways bus lot The same four pictured from another angle. Rio Vista Joint Union High School District 1932 Gillig (UPDATE Posted November 10, 2008) Information as to where these buses went following their service with School Ways has been recently shared by fellow Gillig and Crown enthusiast Todd Pemberton of California. #9 - - Sold initially to Ceres Unified School District and renumbered to #22, then to Buckeye Union School District (both in Ceres, CA) with the same number. It is now, at last report, being used as a rafting bus in Coloma, California #10 - - Sold to Amador County Unified School District, Jackson, CA. Current whereabouts unknown #11 - - Sold to Kings Canyon Unified School District, Reedly, CA. #12 - - Sold to Sonora Union High School District (renumbered to #23), Sonora, CA. Later converted to a reverse-shifting Fuller RT610 10-speed transmission #21 - - Folsom Cordova Unified School District (renumbered to #22), Folsom, CA. Various Gilligs contributed by Trina Falk. These Gilligs were originally posted School Bus Fleet's forum, and a special thanks go to Trina Falk for letting me use them here. Cabrillo Unified School District Bus No. 6 - Left Front view Cabrillo Unified School District Bus No. 8 - Right Front View Cabrillo Unified School District Bus No. 11 - Left Front View Cabrillo Unified School District Bus No. 12 - Left Front View Downey Unified School District Bus No. 49 and 9 - Right Front View (pictured with a Crown SuperCoach) Evergreen School District Bus No. 65 - Right Front View Morgan Hill Unified School District Bus No. 32 - Left Front View New Wave Bus No. 102 - Left Front View Ramona Unified School District Bus No. 208 - Left Front View Klamath Falls School District Bus No. 39, Klamath Falls, Oregon (retired) This bus is known as "The Flamingo Key" by its current owner. Formerly from Klamath Falls School District in Klamath Falls, Oregon, this bus was retired several years ago and purchased by Celia Goin for restoration and conversion over to an RV. The bus features a Detroit Diesel engine and an Allison six-speed automatic transmission. These pictures are provided by Greg Thomas, former webmaster of a website called School Bus Conversions which is no longer on the internet. Left side view Right side view Right front view Instrument panel photo Downey Unified School District Bus No. 51 (California) No further information is available about this Gillig, other than the fact that the side window design (split windows) places its manufacture date anywhere between 1980 and 1982. (Photos by Gina Godat, supplied by Trina Falk) Front view Left rear view Behind driver's side headlight assembly This is what it looks like behind the driver's side headlight and turnsignal assembly on a Gillig Transit Coach. On the Driver's side, the headlight/turnsignal assembly is on a door that swings outward to gain access to the under-dash relays and and fuses for the electrical system. This panel opens up via two clasp-type latches accessible under the instrument panel on the interior of the bus. This photo was taken of my first Gillig shortly after I purchased it. Wiring/Relay assembly view 1954 Gillig 590D-12 Here's a retired Gillig model 590D-12. The 590D-series Gilligs were equipped with Hall-Scott underfloor inline-6 gasoline engines. This bus has been converted to an RV, and was photographed here in Escondito, California in June 2001. (Photos and information provided by Gina Godat) Left Front view Head-on view 1959 Gillig This bus is a 1959 Gillig, and was converted to an RV. Photo from an eBay auction listing Front view 1966 Gillig on a Ford chassis This Gillig is pictured next to a full-size type D transit-style Gillig. Left front view Miscellaneous images from Gillig Sales Brochures Here's several images from various Gillig Sales informational brochures. These are mainly from a 1978 sales brochure and a brochure from a 1948 Gillig. (From brochures provided by Tom Shafer, Trina Falk, and eBay) 1948 brochure cover Head-on skeletal framing view Interior view looking forward (showing the skeletal framing members) A full-page ad showing the exterior skeletal framing Brand new Gillig stepwell Brand New Gillig Stepwell (view #2 advertising the ease-of-use of Gillig's service door) Advertisement image highlighting the interior lighting 1978 Gillig brochure cover Engine compartment photograph from the 1978 brochure Miscellaneous Gillig photos These are from Tom Shafer Old versus New - A Phantom with an older Gillig - both school bus models A row of Three Gilligs from Los gatos Unified School District Same three Gilligs, just a rear view angle LeMay Transportation Museum Gilligs These Gilligs, all of unknown origin, are located in Spanaway and are owned by LeMay Transportation Company. The appear to have been sitting here for quite an extended period of time, and it is unknown whether or not if they run. They appear to all be either C-Series or 636D-series Gilligs because the vast majority of the eight or so at this location have the high-intake air scoop in the back of the bus. More information is being acquired about these, and the Gillig Coach Historical Society is looking to purchase some or all of them in the near future. Photos by Zach Willhoite, and added on November 21, 2006 Bus No. 2 - Left rear view Bus No. 2 and No. 8 - Rear head on view of #8 Bus No. 2 and No. 8 - Right rear view of #2, with 8 partially in frame Bus No. 6 - Right front view (possibly a former South Kitsap or Central Kitsap bus) Bus No. 9 - Right front view (possibly an ex- Franklin Pierce bus) More Misc. Trina Falk photos These photos were sent in a few years ago by Trina Falk of Indiana. Further information about these buses is not known. Added on November 20, 2006. Bus 6-78 - Left front view Bus 17 - Right front view Newspaper photograph from "The Olympian" newspaper out of Olympia, Washington This is a 1979-1982-style Gillig bus photographed on a Washington highway with a "Click-it-or-Ticket" sign in the foreground. Was sourced from website of the newspaper a few years ago. Added on November 20, 2006. (I think this photo was taken on Highway 101 near the Evergreen Parkway overpass, near Olympia, Washington) Right rear view. Photos from Richard Solano These photographs originally appeared in May and December of 2004 over at School Bus Central, a website operated by Richard Solano of New York. The photos were taken on a trip to the west coast in 2003, and the buses are owned by Tahoe Truckee Unified School District in Truckee, California. These photos were added on November 20, 2006. (UPDATE Posted November 10, 2008) Bus no.'s 36 and 27 were inexcusably destroyed by California's policy regarding state-funded school bus replacement program. Information about the ill-fated demise of these two Gilligs were provided by Richard Solano on a summer visit to California this year, and photographed in their post-demise condition. Also, bus # 34, the one that was for sale, was kept by the district and is, at last report, being restored and kept as a museum piece. Tahoe Truckee Unified School District - Bus No 34 Bus 34 is a 1967 Gillig Transit Coach equipped with likely a Cummins NHH220 and a Fuller RT910 RoadRanger 10-speed transmission. At the time this bus was photographed in 2003, it was for sale. Right front view Instrument Panel view - standee view Instrument Panel perspective - driver's view Interior view looking back Tahoe Truckee Unified School District - Bus No. 36 Bus Number 36 is a 1969 Gillig Transit Coach and most likely equipped with a Cummins NHH220 and an automatic transmission. Left front view Right front view Instrument panel - standee view Instrument panel - driver's view Interior view looking back (NEW PHOTOS November 10, 2008) Left quarter view Right quarter view Looking up the stepwell Instrument panel view #2 Right rear quarter view Left rear quarter view Tahoe Truckee Unified School District - Bus No 27 This bus is a 1977 Gillig, equipped with likely a Cummins NHH220 or possibly a CAT3208 (unable to determine engine location) and a Fuller Roadranger transmission. Serial number is E4017. Right front view Instrument panel view - standee Instrument panel view - driver's perspective Closeup of automatic sander switch Interior view looking back UPDATE PHOTOS POSTED NOVEMBER 10, 2008 ATTENTION GILLIG SCHOOL BUS FANS: THESE PHOTOS ARE GRAPHIC IN NATURE In the summer of 2008, Richard Solano returned to the area on vacation and while there, paid a visit to Tahoe Truckee Schools. His visit heralded these photos. I strongly oppose this, and this egregious activity being supported by California is illegal and detrimental to transportation history. A front-end loader was utilized to demolish these buses. Buses 27 and 34, post-destruction. Closeup of #34 #27's stepwell damage Closeup of #27's damage Another closeup #34's stepwell damage The decommissioning of one of the engines Another engine decommissioning |
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