The first GM TDH-5105 buses were exported to Canada in September 1955 (to Edmonton Transit System), the largest customers were Ottawa Transportation Commission (107 buses), Toronto Transit Commission (80 buses) and Montreal Transportation Commission (75 buses). GM Coach TDH-5103 demonstrator, produced in July 1950, was sent to the New York area during the next month and was tested by most of the NYC operators. Buses wider than 96 inches were not allowed in the state, so the narrower model TDH-5104 was produced by GM. 162 buses were built between September 1952 and September 1953. Air-suspension model TDH-5106 was introduced in August 1953; 1,727 buses were built at total. The St.-Petersburg Tram Collection models are very limited handbuilt products. The regular production models are available in fully finished form (assembled, painted and decorated, but you can purchase these models also in kit form. The St.-Petersburg Tram Collection models are not motorized. |