This gallery contains pictures of Conseil Intermunicipal de Transport du Sud-Ouest (CITSO) transit model buses. They consist of MCI/Novabus Classics, Orion V and Novabus LFS buses. CITSO provides transit service to communities such as Châteauguay, Kanawake, Beauharnois, and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield to the South-Ouest of the Island of Montreal.

This gallery contains photos of transit buses from Quebec's eastern townships area. The 2 main transit systems that operate in this area are the Société de Transport de Sherbrooke (STS) and Autobus Granby formerly Autobus Verrault. The STS fleet is made up of GM/MCI/Novabus Classics and Novabus LFS models, while the Autobus Granby fleet has all ex-STM MCI Classics and ex-Novabus demo buses in its fleet.

This gallery contains pictures of Groupe Galland transit buses. They operate transit service in the town of Mont-Tremblant, Qc. The buses are mostly used during peak sumertime and wintertime, as Mont-Tremblant in a vacation destination. Off peak, there are 2 routes that run in Mont-Tremblant. The current transit fleet consists of the following models; GM/MCI/Novabus Classics, Orion I and Novabus LFS.

This gallery contains pictures of buses operated by Groupe Gaudreault. They operate the following transit systems on Montreal's north shore; Conseil régional de transport de Lanaudière (CRTL), Réseau de Transport Collectif de MRC de L'Assomption and MRC Les Moulins. The current fleet of transit bus models include; Orion V, Novabus RTS and Novabus LFS.

This gallery contains photos of buses of Groupe La Québécoise. They operate the following transit systems on Montreal's south shore; CIT Le Richelain, CIT Sorel-Varennes and the Montreal Casino Shuttle. There current fleet of transit model buses include; MCI/Novabus Classic, Dupont Cartier, Novabus LFS, Novabus RTS and Dupont Victoria.

Random pictures from my bus model collection, including custom painted corgi GM New Look fishbowl buses. All buses, especially the custom painted corgi fishbowls are not for sale.

This section includes only pictures of all the custom hand painted GM Old Look & GM New Look fishbowl buses I've done. The GM Old Looks are done using the A.P.M. model in 1/87th scale & the GM New Looks with the Busch fishbowl model 1:87th scale. These models are not for sale.

This gallery contains photos of transit buses from Quebec's Mauricie region. The two transit systems in this region are the Régie du transport en commun de Shawinigan (R.T.C.S.) and the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR). Both cities are located at the half way point between Montreal and Quebec City. The RTCS fleet is made up of GM/MCI/Novabus Classics and a Novabus RTS, while the STTR fleet has GM/MCI/Novabus Classic and Novabus LFS buses.

This gallery contains pictures of Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) buses. The RTC provides transit service in Quebec City, QC with a fleet of MCI/Novabus Classic and Novabus LFS buses. All GM Classics and both MCI Classic Articulated buses are retired.

This gallery contains photos of buses run by Skyport International for Concordia University in Montreal, Qc. Over the years, they have operated a very diverse fleet of buses. The current fleet is made up of GM Classics, NFI D40LFs and Novabus LFS buses.

This gallery contains pictures of Société de transport de Laval (STL) buses. The STL operates transit service in the city of Laval, Qc located to the north of Montreal. The current fleet of bus models include; MCI/Novabus Classic and Novabus LFS.

Montreal MCI Classic 59 series bus facts:
Built: 1989
Years in service: 1989 to 2008
Fleet numbering: 59-001 to 59-059
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STCUM, STM
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
Transmission: Allison V731
All buses in this series are retired.

Montreal MCI Classic 60 series bus facts:
Built: 1990
Years in service: 1990 to present day
Fleet numbering: 60-001 to 60-079.
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
Transmission: Allison VR731
All buses from this series are retired.

Montreal 11 series MCI Classic bus facts:
Built: 1991
Years in service: 1991 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation Eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 11-001 to 11-100
Currently active: 15 out of 100 units remaining
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
Transmission: Allison VR731
Notes: Currently being retired from active service. No buses have the front R-Bus arrow, but some still have a front electronic balios disc.

Montreal 12 series MCI Classic bus facts:
Built: 1992
Years in service: 1992 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation Eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 12-001 to 12-101
Currently active: 40 out of 101 units remaining
Engine: Detroit Deisel 6V92TA
Transmission: Allsion VR731
Notes: Bus 12-099 was built by Novabus as a demo. No buses still have R-Bus arrows. The 12 series is currently being retired by the STM.

Montreal 13 series Novabus Classic bus facts:
Built: 1993
Years in service: 1993 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation Eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 13-001 to 13-100
Currently active: 89 out of 100 units remaining
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
Transmission: Allison VR731
Notes: No buses in this series have the front R-Bus arrows anymore. Some buses in this series have been rebuilt.

Montreal 14 series Novabus Classic facts:
Built: 1994
Years in service: 1994 to present day
Eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 14-002 to 14-181
Currently active: 151 out of 180 units remaining
Engine: Detroit Deisel 6V92TA
Transmission: Allison VR731
Notes: No buses have the front R-Bus arrows anymore. Most of the Novabus Classics are still in service and have been rebuilt.

Montreal 15 series Novabus Classic facts:
Built: 1995
Years in service: 1995 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation Eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 15-001 to 15-140
Currently active: 102 out of 140 units remaining
Engine: Detroit Deisel 6V92TA
Transmission: Allison VR731
Notes: No buses have the front R-Bus arrows anymore. Most of the Novabus Classics are still in service and have been rebuilt.

Montreal 1st generation 1996 Novabus LFS bus facts:
Years in service: 1996 to 2011 (set future retirement date)
Served in Montreal transportation Eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 16-001 to 16-180
Engine: Cummins C8.3
Transmission: Allison B400R
Destination sign: Luminator Matrix: Max
The 1st generation Novabus LFS are the worst buses in the STM fleet and are nicknamed the Lemon Generation! New bus deliveries in 2009, 2010 and 2011 will retire all buses in this series.

Montreal 1st generation 1997 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 1997 to 2011 (set future retirement date)
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 17-001 to 17-180
Engine: Cummins C8.3
Transmission: Allison B400R
Destination sign: Luminator Matrix: Max
The 1st generation Novabus LFS are the worst buses in the STM fleet and are nicknamed the Lemon Generation! New bus delievries from Novabus in 2009, 2010 and 2011 will retire all buses in this series.

Montreal 1st generation 1998 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 1998 to 2011 (set future retirement date)
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 18-001 to 18-096
Engine: 18-001 to 18-072 have Cummins C8.3 and 18-073 to 18-096 have Cummins ISC
Transmission: Allison B400R
Destination: Luminator Matrix : Max
The 1st generation Novabus LFS are the worst buses in the STM fleet and are nicknamed the Lemon Generation! New bus deliveries from Novabus in 2009, 2010 and 2011 will retire all buses from this series.

Montreal 2nd generation 2001 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2001 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: 21-201 to 21-275
Engine: Cummins ISC
Transmission: ZF 5HP552C
Destination sign: Luminator
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as segnificant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels.

Montreal 2nd generation 2002 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2002 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 22-201 to 22-425
Engine: Cummins ISC
Transmission: ZF 5HP552C
Destination sign: Balios Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and the white rear top engine pannels. Note that buses 22-374 & 22-375 don't exsist.

Montreal 2nd generation 2003 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2003 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 23-201 to 23-239
Engine: Cummins ISC
Transmission: ZF 5HP552C
Destination sign: Balios Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels.

Montreal 2nd generation 2004 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2004 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 24-201 to 24-307
Engine: Cummins ISC
Transmission: ZF 5HP552C
Destination sign: Balios Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels.

Montreal 2nd generation 2005 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2005 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 25-201 to 25-248
Engine: Cummins ISL
Transmission: ZF 6HP552C
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels.

Montreal 2nd generation 2006 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2006 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 26-001 to 26-086
Engine: Cummins ISL
Transmission: ZF 6HP552C
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as segnificant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels.

Montreal 2nd generation 2007 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2007 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 27-001 to 27-030
Engine: Cummins ISL
Transmission: ZF 6HP552C
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels.

Montreal 2nd generation 2007 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2007 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 27-501 to 27-536
Engine: Cummins ISL RED
Transmission: ZF 6HP552C
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels. Note this batch of buses starts at 27-5XX because they feature a Red ISL engine that produces less pollution.

Montreal 2008 Novabus HEV facts:
Years in service: 2008 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 28-701 to 28-708
Engine: Cummins ISL RED
Hybrid system transmission: GM-Allison EP40
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
In April 2008, Novabus delivered 8 HEV buses to Montreal for a 1 year test period. These buses feature a hybrid battery system on the roof for speeds under 50km/h and diesel power over 50km/h. They are based on the same design as the LFS model, but the HEV's has proven to be more reliable than the regular diesel LFS version.

Montreal 2nd generation 2008 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2008 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 28-001 to 28-132
Engine: Cummins ISL
Transmission: ZF 6HP552C
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows and white rear top engine pannels.

Montreal 2009 Novabus Artic facts:
Years in service: 2009 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 29-801 to 29-854 (currently on delivery)
Engine: Cummins ISL 330 HP
Transmission: ZF
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
This is Montreal's first ever order of articulated buses and the first production order for this new model offered by Novabus called the Artic. The lenght of the Artic is 62ft and it's based on Novabus' 3rd generation redesigned model. Some new features on this bus are the full lenght side destination display and electronic route number box. It also has top sliding windows for better ventilation throughout the bus. These buses will be operating on selected STM routes that require higher capacity buses. The Artics will all be delivered in the full new STM 'movement collectif' paint scheme.

Montreal 2nd generation 2009 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2009 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 29-001 to 29-071
Engine: Cummins ISL
Transmission: ZF 6HP552C
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
The 2nd generation Novabus LFS is a very minor improvement on the 1st generation buses. There are still problems with the overall build of these buses, but not as significant. Exterior differences are the rounded windows, large front wheelchair door and are slowly getting the new STM 'movement collectif' paint scheme.

Montreal 3rd generation 2009 Novabus LFS facts:
Years in service: 2009 to present day
Served in Montreal transportation eras: STM
Fleet numbering: 29-072 to 29-1XX (currently on delivery)
Engine: TBD
Transmission: TBD
Destination sign: Axion Technologies Orange LED
The 3rd generation Novabus LFS is a new redesigned bus with many new features. Note that buses 29-115+ have full side display's, digital run boxes, and digital emergency roof latches. All buses feature the new STM 'movement collectif' paint scheme as well.

Montreal General Motors (GM) Classic bus facts:
Built: 1983 to 1986
Years in service: 1983 to 2005.
Served in Montreal transportation Eras: STCUM, STM
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V71N
Transmission: Allison V731
Fleet numbering: 53 (1983), 54 (1984), 55 (1985) and 56 (1986) series.

Montreal GM New Look fishbowl bus facts:
Built: From 1959 to 1983.
Years in service: 1959 to 2002.
Served in Montreal transporation Eras: CTM, CTCUM, STCUM, STM
Fleet numbering: (Various years) 20XX, 5XXX, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 33, 41, 42, 43, and 44 series.
There last day in service in Montreal was December 31st, 2002. A day that will always be remembered!

The STM tested in passenger service from March 18th, 2008 to August 2008, 2 new Novabus LFS Artics demos both made in 2008. They ran on routes 69/80/165/535. Both buses have a Cummins ISL 330 HP engine with Novabus's new rear design and new front headlight setup. The first #40881, has a Voith transmission, is equipped with space for 1 wheelchair and doesn't have STM seating. The second #40882, is equipped with a ZF transmission, has space for 2 wheelchairs and does have STM seating.

This gallery features pictures of Société de Transport de Montréal buses.

This section contains photos of accident victim STM buses that were retired due to fires or or other various road accidents.

This section contains pictures of STM buses that have been fully wrapped at one time or another for various companies advertising their product(s). Some buses can get very colourful at times! Only one photo of each wrap will be shown unless the driver side is wrapped differently.

This gallery contains pictures of buses operated by Transdev-Limocar. They operate the following transit systems around Montreal; CIT de la Vallée du Richelieu, CIT Roussillon and CIT Laurentides (SURF). There fleet of current transit model buses include; MCI/Novabus Classic, Transcar Classic, Novabus RTS, Novabus LFS and Bluebird buses.

This gallery contains pictures of buses now operated by Veolia Transport. Veolia operates the following transit systems; OMIT St Julie, OMIT St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, CIT Chambly-Richelieu-Carignan and Ville de Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. All these municipalities are located on Montreal's south shore. The current Veolia fleet of transit buses include the following models; Orion V, Transcar Classic, Novabus LFS, Novabus RTS and Dupont Victoria.

This gallery contains photos of buses that have been chartered by YUL Bus Charters, a local Montreal transit enthousiast group that gathers a few times a year to remember a bus series or bus in particular that is due for retirement from active service. The group president 'SMS' started YUL Bus Charters in 2006 and continues to this day. Charters usually take place in the spring time of each year and others are added during the course of the year if suficient interest is received. YUL Charters is the premiere bus fan group in the Province of Quebec and all others are pure imitations and 2nd rate organizations that are left in the dust!