This was suppose to be a compilation 2 but since the news of the 08s retiring I had to change it up.
On September 30, 2022 we had 6 of these units out on a Friday. Than the weekend none were out sometimes ride on would have a 08 out just in case of a bus shortage but weekday none were out as I know a operator for ride on the news I got was not a happy news for these iconic legend buses. These buses served Ride On for a good 14 years, I was very shock about the news that they retired and were sidelined for good hopefully they give them a chance as I heard Gaithersburg is on a bus shortage don’t retire buses when you don’t got replacements for the 2008 Gilligs. Personally I’ll miss these iconic legends I always will see them and it puts a smile on my face to ride them. They especially are good for the winter because of the heat they got and the speed they have. 5726, 5728, 5737, 5744-5746 are my personal favorites as I see them the most. Either way I enjoyed all the time with them I enjoyed all of them. May all units rest for a good 14 years of serving ride on nicely. Also the 08s wearing that iconic blue scheme was a very nice touch to them when they gave us memories of Ride Ons old fleet of Orion Vs and Gillig Phantoms I miss those myself. Also I do remember each one of these when they were new at the silver spring garage before transferring to Gaithersburg.
On another note Their was rumors that when Silver Spring Garage gets their 2022 Electric Gilligs in service they will send 5758-5770 to Gaithersburg to replace the 08s as they got a bus shortage right now as we speak since they retired the 08s. Every transit agency needs to have replacements before retiring anything. Here’s a nice compilation of all of them!
5726-5746
Engine: Cummins ISL
Transmission: Allison B400R6
The Speedster Blueberries
Locations:
Rockville Station
Crabbs Branch way
Shady Grove Station
Germantown Transit Center
Medical Center Station
Montgomery College Rockville
Glenmont Station
Training Medical Facility along the 58.
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