Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus
25th January 2008

Expected to be displaced/replaced by Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s currently being delivered, only a handful will be left by the end of February for schools services. Currently they work the 18, as well as various fill ins.

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Volvo B10B's often turned up on metrobus route 18; 1357 is at Kings Norton Station. All B10B's were later transferred to PE Garage
Volvo B10B's often turned up on metrobus route 18; 1357 is at Kings Norton Station. All B10B's were later transferred to PE Garage
Withdrawn 2453 Shirley Station, TWM's oldest bus at the time of the photo
Withdrawn 2453 Shirley Station, TWM's oldest bus at the time of the photo
2529 was sold to Buckby of Rothwell after spending 9 months at YW
2529 was sold to Buckby of Rothwell after spending 9 months at YW
2862 fills on for a trident on the 69, passing 2529 at Shirley Station
2862 fills on for a trident on the 69, passing 2529 at Shirley Station
2550 spent 5 years at YW and ended its days at WA
2550 spent 5 years at YW and ended its days at WA
2550 was Transferred to WA in Oct 2008. Seen here shortly before leaving YW
2550 was Transferred to WA in Oct 2008. Seen here shortly before leaving YW
Withdrawn 2561 with 2854 in Cotteridge
Withdrawn 2561 with 2854 in Cotteridge
2561 was transferred from LH in 2007 and was withdrawn in March 09
2561 was transferred from LH in 2007 and was withdrawn in March 09
2572 and 2531 Shirley Station. Photo by Steve
2572 and 2531 Shirley Station. Photo by Steve
2596 Seen when carrying the route 35 branding. Salisbury Road.
2596 Seen when carrying the route 35 branding. Salisbury Road.
Now Withdrawn 2596 With 35 branding removed, working on the 2. Bradford St. Later transferred to LH garage
Now Withdrawn 2596 With 35 branding removed, working on the 2. Bradford St. Later transferred to LH garage

Now scrapped 2610, Monyhull Hall Road, when at YW
Now scrapped 2610, Monyhull Hall Road, when at YW
2654 Cotteridge, now transferred to AG Garage
2654 Cotteridge, now transferred to AG Garage

2654 at Ley Hill, when at YW
2654 at Ley Hill, when at YW
2658 woking on the 2. This bus was transferred from LH
2658 woking on the 2. This bus was transferred from LH
Now withdrawn 2659 shortly after transferral from AG. Working on the 6
Now withdrawn 2659 shortly after transferral from AG. Working on the 6

Withdrawn 2659 in Billesley on the 12
Withdrawn 2659 in Billesley on the 12
2674 was transferred to AG in 2008. Seen here when at YW on the 18
2674 was transferred to AG in 2008. Seen here when at YW on the 18
2674 Working on route 18, climbs Parson's Hill. Now at AG Garage
2674 Working on route 18, climbs Parson's Hill. Now at AG Garage
2710 was withdrawn in July 2009 after 12 years at YW
2710 was withdrawn in July 2009 after 12 years at YW
2721 With Blythe Valley branding removed, pauses between duties on the 4. Solihull
2721 With Blythe Valley branding removed, pauses between duties on the 4. Solihull
2721 transferred to LH in October 09
2721 transferred to LH in October 09
2721 was formerly a Blythe Valley Shuttle bus at the 18 terminus in Bartley Green
2721 was formerly a Blythe Valley Shuttle bus at the 18 terminus in Bartley Green
2726 was withdrawn in 2008. Seen here in Yardley Wood
2726 was withdrawn in 2008. Seen here in Yardley Wood
2727 (YW) Working along Hog's Lane on route 18
2727 (YW) Working along Hog's Lane on route 18
2731 Alcester road, Moseley, when at YW
2731 Alcester road, Moseley, when at YW
2734 was withdrawn in March 2008. Seen here on route 18 in Kings Norton
2734 was withdrawn in March 2008. Seen here on route 18 in Kings Norton
2746 was withdrawn in Sept 2008. Seen here on Northfield Road on the 18
2746 was withdrawn in Sept 2008. Seen here on Northfield Road on the 18
2751 was new to YW, but was transferred to LH in 2007. Seen here on the 35
2751 was new to YW, but was transferred to LH in 2007. Seen here on the 35
2753 filling in for a Trident on the 35
2753 filling in for a Trident on the 35
2753 was YW's final Metrobus and transferred to LH after 25 years service at the same garage
2753 was YW's final Metrobus and transferred to LH after 25 years service at the same garage
2758 Was transferred to LH in 2008. Seen here passing under the Stratford Line in Solihull
2758 Was transferred to LH in 2008. Seen here passing under the Stratford Line in Solihull
2758 Seen working on the 18. Monyhull Hall Road. Now at LH
2758 Seen working on the 18. Monyhull Hall Road. Now at LH
2788 in Bartley Green on a cold Winter's morning
2788 in Bartley Green on a cold Winter's morning
2788 was new to BC, but spent 19 years at YW before being withdrawn in March 09
2788 was new to BC, but spent 19 years at YW before being withdrawn in March 09
2788 on the 18 in Ley Hill
2788 on the 18 in Ley Hill
Nearside shot of 2788 and 2529 at Shirley Station
Nearside shot of 2788 and 2529 at Shirley Station

2811 seen pulling out of Northfield Road, Kings Norton
2811 seen pulling out of Northfield Road, Kings Norton
2811 pauses outside Northfield Shopping Centre whilst on the 18
2811 pauses outside Northfield Shopping Centre whilst on the 18
2823 filling in for a Trident on the 4
2823 filling in for a Trident on the 4
2823 heading through Birmingham City Centre on the 35
2823 heading through Birmingham City Centre on the 35
2823 was withdrawn 1 month before its 25th year in service at YW Garage. Seen here in Cotteridge
2823 was withdrawn 1 month before its 25th year in service at YW Garage. Seen here in Cotteridge
2824 Northfield road, Cotteridge.
2824 Northfield road, Cotteridge.
2824 passes 2784 (on diverted route 26)
2824 passes 2784 (on diverted route 26)
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