After testing TTC E700A #9213 which featured a new Flyer 700A series body, with TTC installing electrical components from retired Brill trolley coaches, Edmonton followed a similar path to start renewing their trolley coach fleet.
**When ordered**
Flyer was awarded a contract for 25 buses for delivery by March 31, 1974. The cost per bus was $47,465.40 for a total cost of $1,186,635. A second batch of buses was due in 1975 for 12 units at a cost of $580,968.
In comparison to diesel buses ordered at the same time, the Flyer E800 was only about $1000 more than a GM diesel, and about $2000 more than a Flyer diesel. The value in reusing components from the Brill's is quite evident!
**more details on delays** Unfortunately, a number of delays would ensue, and only #213 made it to Edmonton in 1974, with the remaining 24 buses arriving in 1975, and the follow on batch of 12 arriving a year late also in 1976.

**more details** Unlike the TTC buses, the components were refurbished beforehand and installed by Flyer at the factory, with the exception of #213, which ETS shop forces did finish the installation after the bus arrived on property.

After having problems with the rear spoilers on the E800's, ETS started removing them with kits supplied by Flyer. The spoilers were also removed from ETS's 1974 D800's. When the spoilers were removed, the buses were then repainted into the then new white, yellow and blue paint scheme. Prior to repainting, most buses were upgraded with new, larger fleet numbers and the new Edmonton Transit logo. #237 featured red fleet numbers at one point.


 **Details on minimizing trolley operations** In 1987, all of the E800's were sold to STE (Mexico City) for use there, and a few ran well into the 21st century. The sale of the coaches was approved on XXXXXXXXXX for a total of $623,146.20 or $16,841.79 each.

Flyer E800's ready to head south to Mexico.

Thumbnail	Bus #	Date	Description
	213	August 1975	ETS #213 sitting outside of Westwood Garage.
	213	August 7, 1979	Edmonton Transit #213 on a route 5 heading for Coliseum.
	213	July 1982	Edmonton Transit #213 interior photo towards the rear of the bus.
	213	July 1982	Edmonton Transit #213 interior photo showing the push gates on this bus.
	213	November 6, 1987	Edmonton Transit #213 ready for the long trip to Mexico.
	216		Edmonton Transit #216 northbound on 101 St at Jasper Ave as a route 9 NAIT.
	216	June 1995	ex Edmonton Transit #216 on the streets of Mexico City as STE #3216.
	219	November 6, 1987	Edmonton Transit #219 ready for the long trip to Mexico.
	220	August 1986	Edmonton Transit #220 sitting retired inside of the Ferrier Compound.
	224	September 15, 1982	224 is shown at the 65 Avenue Loop as a Route 42 - NAIT
	225	August 7, 1979	#225 on a route 5 heading for Coliseum.
	228	July 1978	Edmonton Transit #228 westbound on Jasper Ave at 106 St as a route 5.
	229	June 1995	ex Edmonton Transit #229 on the streets of Mexico City as STE #3229.
	230	1982	Edmonton Transit #230 pulling out of Westwood Garage.
	235	August 1977	Edmonton Transit #235 is leaving the private right of way out in the Westmount area.
	235	July 1978	Edmonton Transit #235 eastbound on Jasper Ave in the early morning sunlight.