Corgi 1:50 MCI 102-DL3 Greyhound Lines: Destination Washington DC

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The MCI D-Series is a model of intercity bus produced by Motor Coach Industries (MCI). It is manufactured at the main plant in Pembina, North Dakota, United States.

MCI introduced the D Series in 1992 to replace the B and C-Series models, which were equipped with obsolete two-stroke engines.

The coach uses MCI's special platform integral construction, which has come to dominate the US and Canada markets, allowing high durability and easy maintenance.[citation needed] It has a much longer service life than body-on-chassis coaches. All D-Series coaches are available with full-painted sides or stainless steel lower body.

The MCI 102-DL3 was developed from a 1988 Canadian government request to develop a wheelchair-accessible intercity bus. The prototype was apparently developed from the MCI 102-C3 with a 102-B3 nose and extended to 45 feet 5 inches (13.84 m). A large wheelchair-accessible lavatory was installed in the rear. The prototype was completed in 1990, but couldn't enter service in the US because it was too long, until the 45-foot length was approved in 1991.

Changes were made for the production model. The engine was upgraded to the large new Detroit Diesel Series 60 and received a re-designed rear end cap with powerful radiator and intercooler. The large lavatory and wheelchair lift was removed from the production model, but could still be fitted by request. In the future a lift would be required for ADA regulations.

The production model was named 102-DL3 and entered production in October 1992, followed by introduction into service in 1993. Early buyers included Peter Pan Lines, Fullington Trailways, and Horizon Coach Lines. The coach was immediately known for its surprisingly high speed, large size, and the durability of its integral construction. At the time, Greyhound Canada owned MCI, so they tested the model in 1992, but didn't order any until 1995.

MCI developed the 102-D3 from earlier B and C-Series coaches, which had engine compartment too small to fit the new Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. These four-stroke engines also powered the 45 foot models. MCI added an optional wheelchair lift. In the future a lift would be mandatory under ADA regulations.

The 102-D3 entered production January 1994, followed by introduction into service with Royal Blue Tours, Chameleon Express, Lemi Tours, Gulf Transportation, and Indian Trails. Later the same year, it entered service with Peoria Charter Coach Company, Eyre Bus Service, Kerrville Bus Company, Greyhound's Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma Coaches division, and Trailways of New York. Like its larger sibling the 102-DL3, the 102-D3 was immediately known for its high speed and the durability of its integral construction, albeit at a smaller size than the 102-DL3. Greyhound Canada, which had owned MCI during the development process, introduced the 102-D3 in 1995.