Fageol Twin Coach 41S - post war model

<p>Twin Coach buses were produced from 1927 to 1955 by Fageol in Kent, Ohio, and from 1955 to 1958 by Flxible under the Flxible FT series designation.</p><p>These buses evolved through several generations, each with its own distinct design and mechanical features.</p><p><br></p><p>Gasoline and Propane Fageol or Hercules Diesel engines were available, always mounted underfloor. Some models featured two synchronized engines, which inspired the name "Twin Coach".</p><p>Spicer Manual or Automatic gearboxes were also available.</p><p>Twin Coach also offered articulated versions known as the "Super Twin", as well as trolleybus models for electric transit systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Compared to their main competitor—the GMC TDH “Old Look” buses—Twin Coaches stood out for their underfloor engine layout, which improved passenger comfort by minimizing noise and heat.</p><p>They also featured a torsilastic rubber suspension system developed by B.F. Goodrich. While this suspension provided a smooth ride, it was very difficult and expensive to repair, becoming one of the bus’s major drawbacks.</p><p><br></p><p>Twin Coach buses were sold to numerous cities across the United States and Canada, and also reached international markets.</p><p><br></p><p>Notable operators included:</p><p>BC Electric Railway (later BC Hydro)(British Columbia, Canada)</p><p>Seattle Transit System (Washington, USA)</p><p>Chicago Transit Authority (Illinois, USA)</p><p>San Francisco Municipal Railway (California, USA)</p><p>VBL (Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern) (Lucerne, Switzerland)</p><p>CMTC (Companhia Municipal de Transportes Coletivos) (São Paulo, Brazil)</p><p>Viação Cometa (São Paulo, Brazil)</p><p>Viação Relâmpago (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)</p><p><br></p><p>This is the post war version, 41S, gasoline powered and automatic transmission.</p><p>Two versions are available: front boarding and CMTC Standard with rear boarding.</p><p><br></p><woltlab-spoiler><p><woltlab-metacode data-name="attach" data-attributes="WyIyOTQyNTEiLCJub25lIiwidHJ1ZSJd"></woltlab-metacode><woltlab-metacode data-name="attach" data-attributes="WyIyOTQyNTIiLCJub25lIiwidHJ1ZSJd"></woltlab-metacode><woltlab-metacode data-name="attach" data-attributes="WyIyOTQyNTQiLCJub25lIiwidHJ1ZSJd"></woltlab-metacode><woltlab-metacode data-name="attach" data-attributes="WyIyOTQyNTMiLCJub25lIiwidHJ1ZSJd"></woltlab-metacode></p></woltlab-spoiler>