HERSHEY, Pa. -- The Museum of Bus Transportations popular Spring Fling gathering on June 7 will feature an author's table as an added attraction this year.

Five authors -- so far -- have committed to attend and autograph their bus industry-related books. Two of the writers are new authors: Margean Gladysz, who wrote A Spy On The Bus: The Memoirs Of A Company Rat. Gladysz will introduce herself and her book, which is being released in mid-May.

James Edward Alexander, author of Half Way Home From Kinderlou, will be the second new face. His book is now available on Amazon.com.

Joining them will be Ken Springirth who offers Johnstown Trolley and Incline, Greater Erie Trolleys, Pittsburgh Streamlined Trolleys and Suburban Philadelphia Trolleys; John Dockendorf with his Greyhound in Postcards book, and Bob Beard and his Square Wheels on the Interstate. Additional authors will be announced on the museum Website.

The annual Spring Fling, Bus Show and Bus Memorabilia Flea Market, the largest event of its kind in North America, displays the vintage buses the museum owns. The affairs principal activities are conducted at the museums memorial annex and grounds and there is no fee to attend the annex festivities.

Parking also is free at the museum building at 161 Museum Drive in Hershey. A free shuttle will operate between the museum and the annex from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lunch will be offered in return for donations to the museum.

The museum will be open from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. and all three floors of antique autos, vintage buses and associated displays will be available at regular admission fees.

The 2008 fling marks the first time the event has had major sponsors from within the bus industry.

For more information, or to be a vendor at the flea market, go to: www.busmuseum.org, or e-mail thebusmuseum@yahoo.com, or call (717) 566-7100, Ext. 119.