Orion

The bus you've been waiting for.

Money's tight.
Fuel costs are skyrocketing.
Passenger loads are getting
heavier.
These days you want a bus
with an affordable initial cost.
The lowest possible
maintenance cost.
Fuel costs you can live with.
And you want it – fast.
We've got it:

Orion.

Welding for strength, to
make the Orion the toughest
bus on the road.

The Orion story begins
with steel and skill.
Our craftsmen pay
attention to minute detail as
the frame is constructed in a
jig.

We make our underframe
with tough 3-inch x 6-inch x
1/4-inch steel tubing with
3-inch x 1 1/2-inch cross
members.
As with every single
structural joint in the Orion,
we weld it together for two
reasons: first, for extra
strength and, secondly,
because experience has shown
that bolts or rivets can shake
loose and become rust-traps.
The Orion frame is rugged
and trouble-free.

Now we make the Orion
even stronger. The body's
space frame is constructed
with 3-inch x 1 1/2-inch and
1 1/2-inch x 1 1/2-inch steel
tubing. The Orion frame is
precision made. It has to be.
All side window openings, for
instance, are the same
standard size to help operators
keep spare parts stocks to a
minimum. The Orion crafts-
men work with the same
attention to detail as they
would for an airplane fuselange.
Today's traffic conditions
demand it. Orion meets the
challenge.

For even greater strength
the Orion roof is made
separately to the same high
standards as the rest of the
frame.
The frame is then sheathed
in rust proof satin-coated steel,
welded on for maximum life
and strength.

The roof is lowered
onto the frame
and welded into position.
Making Orion's rigid super- strong welded box frame – the toughest bus on the road.

The completed frame is degreased and moved to the paint shop for the first of many protective coats.
The interior is insulated with one and a half inches of fiberglass sealed in polyethylene, and then covered with Melamine panels. The panels are not only anti-static and easy-clean, but are proofed against all but the most dedicated vandal.

While all this is going on we
are making the loom for the
electrical system in our own
plant. The control panel is
clearly numbered for easy
service. But the big advantage
is the ease of access. By
placing the panel on the
outside of the bus, main-
tenance staff can get to it
without being either contor-
tionists or having to remove
other mechanical parts. Of
course, we have taken the
trouble to guarantee that the
vital electrical panel is
completely weatherproofed.

All the major mechanical
parts in the Orion are
standard North American.
The axles are Rockwell
Standard; the engine, a
Detroit Diesel 6V53 or 6V53T
Turbo. And we've made
everything more accessible,
such as the slide-out battery
tray. The exhaust system is
stainless steel.
All this means your Orion
should spend less time in the
maintenance bay.

Now we are ready to put the finishing touches to the Orion. Over the 3/4-inch rot- proofed plywood base we place non-slip RCA Rubber, grooved in the aisle for extra safety. To minimize operator fatigue, the driver's seat is air cushioned and the control panel easy to operate. The seating/standee configuration and type of seat is to your specifications.
Once your Orion is in service you'll notice a difference in your fuel bills – they'll be down. Under city transit conditions operators have found the Orion averages between 7.5 and 8.25 miles per imperial gallon – an incredible 600 miles plus on a tankful. Small wonder so many transit authorities are switching to Orion.

We don't drive away once
you've purchased an Orion.
Every eventuality is covered.

Manuals are supplied
detailng every aspect of the
Orion's construction, even
though we know that your
maintenance staff will be
familiar with most of the
mechanical details.

If required we will train
your staff.

Spares are off the shelf,
ready for immediate shipment.

Our own body repair shop
is available should your Orion
become involved in a colli-
sion. We'll have it back in
service in mint condition.
Fast.

We've shown you how
quality is built into every
Orion.
We make the Orion
available in many different
forms.

What kind of Orion can we
build for you?

30 FOOT TRANSIT

30' Transit — standard arrangement 31 passengers seated,
30 standees.
35 FOOT TRANSIT

35' Transit — standard arrangement 39 passengers seated,
40 standees.

30 FOOT COACH

30' Coach — standard arrangement 31 passengers seated,
33 seats optional.

35 FOOT COACH
30' and 35' Coach models feature individual
reading lights, air conditioning,
underfloor luggage compartments,
overhead parcel racks, free standing
luggage/parcel rack optional.

35' — 39 to 45 passenger seating arrangements available

30 FOOT AIRPORT

30' AIRPORT — available with
26 or 27 passenger seating
arrangement and luggage racks.

35 FOOT
AIRPORT MODEL
NOW AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS
length over body
length over bumpers
Width
Height
Floor Height
Step Height
Turning radius
Curb weights
Front
Rear

Total

30 FOOT
364" (9250 mm)
376" (9550 mm)
96" (2440 mm)
114" (2900 mm)
33.5" (851 mm)
12.5" (318 mm)
28' (8550 mm)
lbs. kgs.
6400 2903
12850 5829
———————
19250 8732

35 FOOT
428" (10875 mm)
437" (11100 mm)
96" (2440 mm)
114" (2900 mm)
33.5" (851 mm)
12.5" (318 mm)
37' (11280 mm)
lbs. kgs.
7400 3357
13100 5942
———————
20500 9298

AXLES
Rockwell-Standard
Front — FF 932 13400 lb (6100 kg) capacity.
Drive — R 143 23000 lb (10455 kg) capacity.
BRAKES
Air operated, with automatic slack adjusters, 6" (150 mm)
wide brakes on front and 10" (255 mm) at rear. Bendix air
dryer included.
WHEELS AND TIRES
6 10-stud Budd Wheels, 8.25 × 22.5.
6 Tires 11 × 22.5 tubeless.
1 spare tire complete. Shipped loose.
BODY
Underframe 3" × 6" × ¼" (75 × 150 × 6 mm) steel tube with 3"
× 1½" (75 × 40 mm) tubing of varying thickness depending
on location.
Outside roof and side panelling spot welded steel sheet, satin
coated 20 and 18 gauge (1 and 1.2 mm).
Outside panels below floor level bolted aluminum sheet for
easy replacement.
Completely caulked and undercoated with "Pennguard".
Wheel housing — galvanized steel rubberized against rust and
noise.
BUMPER
Urethane shock absorbing front bumper, steel rear bumper.
SUSPENSION

Full air —

front 2 bellows 12.5 (317 mm)
rear 4 bellows 12.5 (317 mm)

front 2 shock absorbers.
rear 4 shock absorbers.
ENGINES
Detroit Diesel 6V53 with N45 injectors
183 h.p. at 2500 r.p.m.
Turbo optional
Detroit Diesel 6V53T with 5A50 injectors
225 h.p. at 2500 r.p.m.
COOLING
Fan Hydraulic drive, thermostatically controlled. One radiator
mounted left rear. Thermo controlled shutter in front of
radiator.
TRANSMISSION
Allison MT 643 4 speed automatic transmission
— 2nd gear start.
FUEL TANK
78 Imp. gallons (355 Liter).
Fuel consumption: 7.5 to 8.25 miles per gallon
(35 to 38 ltr/100 km) in Transit service.
STEERING
Power Steering TRW or Saginaw.
With adjustable column, Signal lights:
foot — and hand operated.
Electric horn.
Ross-TRW-Mechanical steering optional.

FLOOR
¾" (19 mm) Plywood, rot protected.
Flooring: black or coloured-RCA Rubber grooved in aisles.
Steps: yellow nosing.
DOORS
Front Door, air operated 36" (915 mm) full opening. Rear
Door, air treadle operated, 36" (915 mm) full opening. For
Safety: sensitive edge.
WINDOWS
Fixed in double glazed, with upper sliders in tempered glass,
2 hinged emergency exit windows.
Windshield: left and right side interchangeable.
Wiper: air operated
Windshield washer wet arms.
Filler neck for Windshield washer outside with 5 gallon tank.
DESTINATION SIGN (SINGLE)
Above Windshield, electrically operated, belts 55" (1400 mm)
MIRRORS
Left Side 8" × 8" (200 mm × 200 mm).
Right Side 8" × 8" (200 mm × 200 mm).
Inside 16" × 4" (400 mm × 100 mm).
HEATING
48,000 BTU (12,000 Kcal)front, and defroster.
80,000 BTU (20,000 Kcal) passenger, rear.
32,000 BTU diesel-fuel operated water heater to boost water
temperature. (Optional).
Vents for front and rear stepwell heating.
VENTILATION
2 roof hatches for ventilation and emergency.
8 sliders above windows.
INSULATION
Fiberglass
INTERIOR TRIM
Melamine ceiling and dado panels.
DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT
Full partition behind driver with tinted tempered glass.
Includes cabinet fordriver.
Sinvisor: padded vinyl.
STANCHIONS
Stainless steel.
ELECTRICAL
Alternator: Delco 145 amps, 12 volt with built in regulator.
Batteries: 2 group 8 D-204 12 volt mounted on slide out
carrier.
Starter: 12 vold Delco Remy
Wiring: Heavy duty colour coded wiring. Flame resistant
insulation, main control panel outside left front.
Buzzer: Installed with Nylon Cords illuminating "NEXT STOP";
Sounds once until exit door opens.
SEAT SELECTION
Driver's seat by National Seating — Model 52 or Air Ride.
All models, passenger seats available to customer
requirements.
REAR AXLE
Transit Ratio: 5.57 2,500 RPM 58 MPH 93 KM/H
Highway Ratio: 4.63 2,500 RPM 75 MPH 120 KM/H
AVAILABLE OPTONS
· Air Conditioning — 7 tons capacity with ceiling ducting. No
roof mounted equipment
· Wheelchair lift — neat front door installation
· Public address system
· Oil heater — 32,000 or 80,000 BTU
· Single belt destination sign over front door
· Kneeling device (reduces first step height to 10")

ONTARIO BUS
INDUSTRIES INC.

5395 Maingate Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 1G6
(416) 625-9510
Telex: 06-960148