Special and Variety Color Schemes on Buses

Listing of Special Paint Schemes and Wraps on Buses
Click Underlined Numbers for a Photo of the Vehicle

Minor Variations to Standard Schemes

Coach:	Year of Application:	Details of Variation
1608	ca. 1974	One of very few coaches repainted back into the BTC two-tone green scheme after the adoption of the State Blue & Green Color Scheme. (This coach was likely THE last) Numbered with Helvetica numbers instead of Railroad Roman numerals.
1722	ca. 1971	1700 series coach mistakenly painted in the Blue and Green scheme (used only for TDH-5105s). Coach was retired very shortly after being painted.
1928	ca. 1978	Only Old-Look coach to receive large numbers applied to center of front, and within stripe behind driver.
2035, 2231	ca. 1971	These two coaches received Railroad Roman Numerals after being repainted into the MTA Blue and Green Scheme.
2637 GM	ca. 1982	Coach received a variation of the White with Blue Stripe Scheme in which the lip area around the windshield was painted blue instead of white.
2836	ca. 1981	Coach remained in Blue and Green scheme until retirement in 1989, but recieved large size numbers above the front door, driver's window, and below the windshield, while keeping the small corner numbers at the same time.
2922	ca. 1991	Only New-Look bus to carry the new MTA logo, also equipped with Chrome wheel covers.
3007	ca. 1982	Similar to 2637, coach received White with Blue Stripe scheme, while the windshield "Cage" was painted blue.
3329, 3357	ca. 1988	After repainting into White with Blue Stripe, coach received Small size numbers instead of large.
3519	ca. 1987	Only Grumman or Flxible to wear large size numbers (aside from demonstrator #8381), worn until retirement in 1996.
3536, 3546	ca. 1986	Both coaches repainted into New MTA logo scheme while carring a wide white stripe between the blue belt and the window line. (Scheme would become standard over 10 years later!)

Special Paint Schemes and Applications

Coach:	Year Applied:	Year Removed:	Description of Scheme:
1607?	ca. 1960?		Advertisement for San Giorgio Spaghetti, consisting of Red and Black Paint (and perhaps green)
1928	ca. 1974	ca. 1978	MTA's First Christmas Bus, giving free rides during holiday season. Mostly white with 1970's cartoonish Santa Claus occupying side, with whip leading to front containing a reindeer cartoon with a red light-bulb nose that lit up. Later received variation of Light Blue Scheme.
2217-2219	ca. 1971	ca. 1975	Downtowner - State Flag colors - Yellow Wraparound with black crosshatch striping in Belt Area and Red Dampers. Later reverted to standard scheme after inauguration of "Spirit of '76" service.
2482-2484, 2516-2519	ca. 1976	ca. 1982	Downtowner (originally "Spirit of '76" with stars applied (later removed after summer season)). Dark Blue wraparound front, with red beltrail that swung down from roof. (Roof and window area originally dark blue - later changed to white). Narrow white band between belt and window area upon original painting. Silver wheels (Note: 2482-2484 only were painted in the modified scheme, and were done in 1977).
2657			MTA Christmas Bus - White Front - Red Lettering. Free rides to patrons. Repainted into standard MTA Dark Blue wraparound scheme after use.
2700	ca. 1975	ca. 1978	MTA Baltimore Tour Bus, operating on special route to serve tourist attractions during the bicentennial era.
2824	1975	1975	MTA Birthday Bus, painted pink and and adorned with five light blue birthday candles on the roof - offering free rides to passengers fortunate enough to board.
2939	ca. 1988	ca. 1990	"Reach the Beach" Bus, specially attired for use in Ocean City during summer months, the coach was generally non-revenue in Baltimore during the time it wore this scheme.
2939	ca. 1990	ca. 1992	Bus specially attired in Dark Blue scheme with words such as "Crying", etc. applied in efforts to raise awareness and prevention of teen pregnancy. Coach operated in Revenue service after receiving this scheme.
2942			Christmas bus giving free rides to patrons boarding. Mostly white with red numbers and numerous holiday themed decals applied to exterior.
2944		Present	MTA Holiday Bus attired in standard wraparound front scheme using red instead of blue (number only in rear). Free rides to passengers.
8581, 8760	1985 (8581) 1987 (8760)	1987 (8581) 1990 (8760)	Towson Shuttle. White with dual pinstripes of blue and orange, and Towson Shuttle logo applied. Operated on city routes in addition to Route 76. Repainted into standard scheme after service dropped.

Wrapped Buses for Advertising
(compiled from notes by Adam Paul with the assistance of Sean Irvin)

Coach(es)	Applied:	Sponsor:	Sides Wrapped:	Details, Notes, Description
8639*, 8813	Sep., 1999	Amtrak (Acela)	Both Sides	Black Background, faces superimposed, varying slogans include "Arrive at a Decision"
8760	May, 1997	The Baltimore Zoo	Sides and Back	Green Background, cartoony bus image superimposed with various Zoo animals shown "riding" the bus. Intended for use on Route #96.
8813	Mar, 2000	USM Software	Sides and Back	Mostly White with theme "Wasn't Technology Supposed to Make Things Simpler?"
8902, 8903, 8915, 8934, 8936, 8952, 8958, 8962, 8968, 9080	Spring 1994	Maryland Lottery	Left Side	Yellow Background, Monopoly scratch-off game promo, with giant game token superimposed along side of bus. Variations exist (dog, shoe, car tokens used). #9052 was wrapped less than 3 weeks before removal.
8926, 8970	Oct., 1997	Honda (Accord)	Sides and Back	White Background, New-Look type windows superimposed on bus, with "passengers" ogling car which is also superimposed as if it is riding alongside of the bus.
8927	Aug., 1994	Ikea	Sides and Back	Mustard Background with woman's face pondering furnishing ideas superimposed on wrap.
8958	1995	Lustrasilk, Beauty Mart	Sides and Back	Pink Background, Product box "Pink Protection" and slogan superimposed on backdrop with store name. (Note: most male operators had a dislike for this coach, as it apparently threatened their "manhood" to be seen driving it.)
8966	Aug., 1994	Ikea	Sides and Back	Similar to 8927, with Teal Background and different artwork applied.
8977	Aug., 1994	Ikea	Sides and Back	Similar to others, with Cobalt Blue backdrop, and different artwork applied.
8977	1995	Job Corps	Left Side	Lime Green Background, "GET A JOB" in large letters and slogan applied.
9075	1993	92Q-FM 92.3	FULL	Painted Black, Radio Station Logo applied as wrap in neon Pink and Green.
9076, 9077	1992	National Aquarium	Left Side	Black Background, Large Jellyfish superimposed - "Phantoms of the Deep" exhibit promotion.
9076, 9080	1994	National Aquarium	Left Side	Black Background, Sharks "breaking out" from within - "Beauty and the Beasts" exhibit promotion.
9077	1993	News Channel 2	Left Side	White Background. Non-photographic artwork of local news anchors and celebrities applied.
9077	1994	MOST	Left Side	Green Background, Giant "MOST" cashcard logo applied.
9078	1992	Reebok, Rudo Sports	Left Side	Dark Blue background, Earth, Sneakers, and "Planet Reebok" logo applied.
9078, 9080	1996	Baltimore Sun	Left Side	White Background, "Sunpapers" truck superimposed into Bus Wheelbase dimensions. Cover artwork also applied.
9079	1992	Nordstrom	Left Side	White Background, Football Player applied, and "GIVE BALTIMORE THE BALL" message applied in relation to local efforts to yield an expansion NFL team.
9080 (1st wrap)	Mar., 1992	Rudo Sports	Left Side	White Background, Large Basketball player and Rudo Sports logo applied.
9201, 9401, 9537	Dec. 2000	Hair Cuttery	Left Side "Strip Wrap"	Crop wrap features differing photos with ad theme of "Use Your Head!"
9206, 9530	Nov. 2003	Healthcare	Sides and Back	Prominently Red Wrap with Healthcare Ad.
9207*	Nov. 2003	"Healthy B-More"	Sides and Back	Baltimore City Ad promoting health in city.
9408, 9411	Sep., 1999	Americaid	Sides and Back	Purple Background, Slogan, young girl, and Americaid logo applied.
9413, 9536	Jul., 1998	Virgin Cola	S&B(13), F(36)	Two variations: 9413 wears "Who is Jimmy Greenway?" and artwork, product applied while 9536 wears "Is Jimmy Greenway Our Last Hope?" and "Say Something!" applied to front. Both are predominately red lettering on a white background.
9424*	Oct. 2002	Commuter Choice Maryland	Full	Simple ad with words "Your Boss Can Get You Out of Traffic!"
9430	Sep, 2000	Arundel Mills Mall	Sides and Back	Bright Blue and Green Vertical Panels with portly baby holding up a gigantic barbell. Emphasis on "The Mills Effect"
9435	Feb., 1999	MTA	Sides and Back	White Background, Various Giant people, and slogans such as "Sit Back and Relax, Max!" applied to coach.
9521, 9523	Apr., 1997	Various	Sides and Back	Beige Background, Coral Lettering for two coaches themed to celebrate "Baltimore's Bicentennial." Giant "postcards" of local landmarks applied.

* - indicates coach(es) still wearing "Wrap"

Non-Revenue Coaches

Coach:	Year Applied:	Details:
1080	1950's	Safety coach, touring divisions to offer classes and instruction for safer operation of coaches.
2035	1983	Mobile Command Post, painted White and Two-tone Blue.
2035	1988	Classroom Bus, painted in scheme similar to Flx Metros. Tours divisions to offer classroom instruction to employees on Computers.
3336	1991	Rodeo Bus, painted all white - no numbers.
3517	1995	Mobile Command Post, painted Silver and Black.
3548	1999	Training bus, painted in General MTA scheme, embellished with "Training Vehicle" emblems on all sides.