1978 GM T6H-5307M TTC Bus #8178 - Historic Transit Illustration #297021 (License: Personal Use)

This digital illustration depicts Toronto Transit Commission bus number 8178, a 1978 GM T6H-5307M model, in its distinctive red and silver livery with “Route 116” displayed on the destination sign. The bus is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V71N engine paired with an Allison V730 transmission, as noted in the annotation. Created by Peter McLaughlin on September 4, 2001, the drawing captures period-accurate details including windows, doors, wheels, and branding.

Used on transit history websites, museum archives, or enthusiast forums to document vintage North American bus models; serves users researching TTC fleet evolution, GM bus designs, or diesel-powered public transport from the late 1970s.