Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus
25th April 2008

The Metrobuses in West Bromwich finally finished service in February 2009. After over 25 years of service here, this collection looks at their final years in service.

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2621 Was sold when the Geminis were introduced onto the Dudley Road. Seen here passing Springhill Church
2621 Was sold when the Geminis were introduced onto the Dudley Road. Seen here passing Springhill Church
Now Sold 2660 (WB) puts in an appearance on route 80. High Street, Smethwick
Now Sold 2660 (WB) puts in an appearance on route 80. High Street, Smethwick
Withdrawn 2661 Works on the 87 during the last few days of Metro operation. Burnt Tree Island
Withdrawn 2661 Works on the 87 during the last few days of Metro operation. Burnt Tree Island
Now scrapped 2696 Dudley Bus station, on the 87
Now scrapped 2696 Dudley Bus station, on the 87
2741 (AG) Seen working on the 11A during the final weeks of Metrobus operation
2741 (AG) Seen working on the 11A during the final weeks of Metrobus operation
2780 Was transferred to LH in 2008. Its seen here working on the 88, turning onto Blackheath High Street
2780 Was transferred to LH in 2008. Its seen here working on the 88, turning onto Blackheath High Street
2782 Turns into Graham Street, whilst working for WB
2782 Turns into Graham Street, whilst working for WB
2782 transferred to WA in Feb 09. Heading along Great Charles Street Queensway, when at WB
2782 transferred to WA in Feb 09. Heading along Great Charles Street Queensway, when at WB
2806 In the old West Bromwich bus station. Photo by Les
2806 In the old West Bromwich bus station. Photo by Les
Withdrawn 2807 Waiting to take up a duty on the 88E, Blackheath. When at WB
Withdrawn 2807 Waiting to take up a duty on the 88E, Blackheath. When at WB
2815 was withdrawn in January 2009. Seen here in Blackheath
2815 was withdrawn in January 2009. Seen here in Blackheath
2833 spent 24 years at WB before transferring to WN in 2008. It was withdrawn after only 5 months there
2833 spent 24 years at WB before transferring to WN in 2008. It was withdrawn after only 5 months there
2835 during its time with WB. It was new to WN, and is currently at AG
2835 during its time with WB. It was new to WN, and is currently at AG
2836 on the 129 in Oldbury when based at WB
2836 on the 129 in Oldbury when based at WB
2841 was withdrawn in January 2009, and was the final Metro at WB carrying the earlier Blue/Grey livery
2841 was withdrawn in January 2009, and was the final Metro at WB carrying the earlier Blue/Grey livery
2842 was one of the final 5 Metros at WB, withdrawn in Feb 09. Seen here in Dudley on the 87, shortly before the route went low-floor
2842 was one of the final 5 Metros at WB, withdrawn in Feb 09. Seen here in Dudley on the 87, shortly before the route went low-floor
Now withdrawn 2843 was transferred to WN in 2007. But returned in 2008
Now withdrawn 2843 was transferred to WN in 2007. But returned in 2008
Now Scrapped 2860 seen on the 449A, which is no longer a Metrobus route
Now Scrapped 2860 seen on the 449A, which is no longer a Metrobus route
2861 was withdrawn in Jan 2009. seen filling in on the 450 in July 2008
2861 was withdrawn in Jan 2009. seen filling in on the 450 in July 2008
2861 was withdrawn in January 2009
2861 was withdrawn in January 2009
2878 was one of the final Metrobuses at WB, before being withdrawn in Feb 2009
2878 was one of the final Metrobuses at WB, before being withdrawn in Feb 2009
2893 Was transferred to LH in April 2008
2893 Was transferred to LH in April 2008
2901 on the 410 in West Bromwich. This bus ended its days at LH before being scrapped in 2009
2901 on the 410 in West Bromwich. This bus ended its days at LH before being scrapped in 2009
2902 was transferred to YW in April 2008. Seen here on route 82, which is now a low-floor route
2902 was transferred to YW in April 2008. Seen here on route 82, which is now a low-floor route
2903 was transferred to WA in Feb 2009
2903 was transferred to WA in Feb 2009
2903 Transferred to WA in Feb 09. Seen Working on the 80 through Smethwick.
2903 Transferred to WA in Feb 09. Seen Working on the 80 through Smethwick.
2903 was one of the final 10 Metros at WB. Seen passing Oldbury Cemetry. Now at WA
2903 was one of the final 10 Metros at WB. Seen passing Oldbury Cemetry. Now at WA
2904 Transferred to WA in Feb 2009. Seen here in West Bromwich bus station on the 447
2904 Transferred to WA in Feb 2009. Seen here in West Bromwich bus station on the 447
2904 Paradise Circus, working on the 82, which is now operated by Volvo B7s
2904 Paradise Circus, working on the 82, which is now operated by Volvo B7s
2909 was transferred from PB to WB in 2006, and was finally withdrawn in Dec 08
2909 was transferred from PB to WB in 2006, and was finally withdrawn in Dec 08
Now Scrapped 2910 was written off in an accident in April 08. Seen here on the 129 on Broad St
Now Scrapped 2910 was written off in an accident in April 08. Seen here on the 129 on Broad St
Now scrapped 2910 seen heading for Blackheath in it's final months of service
Now scrapped 2910 seen heading for Blackheath in it's final months of service
2971, was the final Tracline vehicle. Seen climbing Spring Hill
2971, was the final Tracline vehicle. Seen climbing Spring Hill
2976 spent a short time at WB, before moving to WN. Seen here on the 128
2976 spent a short time at WB, before moving to WN. Seen here on the 128
2978 was tansferred from WA in 2007, but only spent a month at WB. Now in service at WN
2978 was tansferred from WA in 2007, but only spent a month at WB. Now in service at WN
2994 on the 451 in the old West Brom Bus Station© Chris Banks
2994 on the 451 in the old West Brom Bus Station© Chris Banks
3040 on the 401 in the old West Brom Bus Station © Chris Banks
3040 on the 401 in the old West Brom Bus Station © Chris Banks
3061 working on the 405 in the old West Brom Bus Station © Chris Banks
3061 working on the 405 in the old West Brom Bus Station © Chris Banks
3075 spent a short time at WB, before moving to WN
3075 spent a short time at WB, before moving to WN
3075 was transferred from WA in 2007, but only spent a month at WB before moving to WN
3075 was transferred from WA in 2007, but only spent a month at WB before moving to WN
3122 later moved to HY and WN. Seen here on the 403 © Chris Banks
3122 later moved to HY and WN. Seen here on the 403 © Chris Banks
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