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AG 2743 in Acocks Green
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| This isn't scrapped. It's being preserved |
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| Hello there. I'm sorry for the incorrect info. For some reason I'd recieved notification that this bus had been scrapped-even though it isn't |
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| Have you seen this bus lately.Looking good. |
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| Basicly it has 'WM West Midlands Travel' logos. |
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AG 2757 Warwick Road, Acocks Green
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Why has 2757 been withdrawn |
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| I think 2757 has been withdrawn for a long time. It may well have been sold |
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| It is now owned by centrebus leicester, but it is in terrible condition, the roof is leaking and the whole upstairs deck is damp |
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| Not for much longer, 2757 went to the big scrapyard, however I've bought her to use as a motorhome. Perhaps not ideal from an enthusiasts point of view, but believe me she'll be loved and the upper deck will no longer be damp! I'm disappointed centrebus leicester ruined her colours (orange doesn't do it for me on buses, so i think mainly white, perhaps with some blue will be the new scheme. |
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HY 2779 Colmore Row
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| It looks nice seeing 2779 on the 29! |
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| I think 2779 has been reinstated at WN because i seen 2779 on Friday in Wolverhampton Bus Station i couldn't get the route it was on but i know i seen it |
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| It has been at (WN) since last year! |
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2669 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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| My god this old girl could move my Grandad drove her once just before he retired from Walsall garage for the last time 2669 was a hellfire bus R.I.P 2669 |
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| Why was it scrapped? Was it chassis rot? |
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Now Sold 2983 (WT) Working on the 13 prior to the delivery of Geminis for this route. Coventry
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| This is Coventry's best MCW and if they withdraw it, they better keep them gates shut because i'll be down there and not very happy! lol |
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| Yeh and me! Me and you will be driving it back to Cov! |
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| And they have!!! It's in the tram shed next to 1080 |
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3045 Fox and Goose
Farewell to Route 28 Metrobuses |
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| service 28 will be operated by ex-walsall volvo b10b`s
from 29th JANUARY 2007 DUE TO THE RE-ROUTING IN ERDINGTON TO AVOID SOUTH ROAD. THE ROUTE WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO USE DOUBLE DECK. IT`S A BIG SHAME AS THIS ROUTE 28/28A IS THE BIGEST USER OF METROBUSES AT PERRY BARR. 20 METROBUS MK2A`S WILL TRANSFER TO WALSALL TO REPLACE OLDER METROBUS MK2`S. |
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| Thanks. I was unsure of the conversion date. Also, Coventry will receive Geminis from Brum route 37, when that is converted to single deck, to replace most/all of Travel Coventry's Metros. |
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| they better not remove the 2926, 2931, 2933, 2945 and 2949 and withdraw them! We will soon see |
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| Ignore the comment about the Coventry Geminis, that was just a rumour but a lot of fleet movements are happening at the moment, so a lot could happen in the next few months. |
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| I saw 3045 near Broad Street on route 11E going to Erdington Six Ways via Erdington. I thought the Outer Circle was run by AG? |
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| I believe that is was shared between the 2 garages 11A was run by Acocks Green & the 11C was run by Perry Barr until it was concentrated solely by Acocks Green |
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| Yes I know about this - but 3045's sighting was recent? I also saw 2995 |
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| Unless Perry Barr still do the occassional running board on the 11 maybe the school run 11s not sure
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| PB run an 11E at rush hour which is operated by a metrobus which usually terminates at erdington |
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WA 2924 Priory Queensway, Birmingham
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I love this bus. Shame its not still with TWM but at least its still on the road and not far away too. (Derby) |
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WA 2793 St. Pauls Bus Station, Walsall
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I haven't seen a Metrobus on the 351 for a long time!!!!! |
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| Maybe Walsall had to loose a few more to make way 4 low floor buses |
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LH 2503 Pavillion Central, Birmingham
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| We need old photos of the 51 being branded. This bus still has the ex 51 and 52 branding stickers on its windows. Anyone with the 2501, 2503, 2504, 2978, 3046 and 3069 as being branded the 51? Or any other metrobus which was branded. |
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| 2500 was also branded for the 51 |
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BC 2896 Corporation Street, Birmingham
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| this bus was with centerbus leicester until, summer 2008 when it was sold to Thurmaston bus and received the same paintwork as B870 DOM also sold to thurmaston bus in 2008 summer. |
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| When did this bus transfer to centrebus from TWM? |
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2975 on loan to BC Stephenson Street, Birmingham, on route 45
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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2764 spent time at PB and WN before being withdrawn in late 2007
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| 2764 has my favourite headlights, the bus next to it is 2895 and i dont like the headlights on that bus |
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2877 Colmore Row, Birmingham
Liveries - Overall Adverts |
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| I got this bus several times when it was operating on route 60 |
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| I was quite fond of 2877, nice to see it at BC. Shame its gone |
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| This bus is now with M Travel @ Pontefract with quite a few other Ex TWM Metros |
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Now Sold 2898 (WT) Working on the 13C, Coventry
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| The location in this photo is not Little Park Street, which has no shops, but actually in Cross Cheaping, before it becomes The Burges. The bus is standing outside Devlins Newsagents, with the reflection of McDonalds next door seen in the windscreen. |
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Withdrawn 2621 (WB) seen on one of two running boards operated by (WB) on route 79, a rarety fot any Metrobus to turn up on this route
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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2006-11-09 01:45:37 |
Left by Pete Price (#1028907) |
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| This wasn't on loan to WN. West Bromwich had two running boards on the 79 from March - October 2005. |
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| 3116 turned up on the 79 recently see this pic: http://raymond946.fotopic.net/p38037402.html |
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Now scrapped 2940, D940 NDA (AG) Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton
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| An excellent photo. I really think that this livery suites the metrobus the best and should be compulasory on all twm metrobuses. Agree? |
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| Not really, maybe to the other DP Metros at Walsall, the 2920, 2926, 2931, 2933, 2945, 2949 |
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| 2940 was never one of my favourites. Often wondered why this one never had the same style of destination board as the others in this set? |
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| Originally this was fitted with the narrow style destination blinds when it was changed to this I am not sure. It can be seen in its former glory on this site along with 2954 which was a victim of arson so had to be rebuilt to how it was when it was sold in 2003. This is the site www.wmt.fpic.co.uk. in question |
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2644 Townend, Walsall
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| Unusual for this bus to have its front number plate where it used to have an MCW badge. |
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| Quite a few mk2's had the reg put there to my knowledge 2693 2985 3023 3024 have had their front reg put in there. I'm not sure why iy was done tho apart from it was done after a repaint was done
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| 2693 doesn't have the reg where the MCW badge was - the rest do |
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Now Sold 2838 (WT) Coventry
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| B838 AOP is now with Centrebus LEicester; saw it recently on S219 Loughborough - Syston. |
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2778 Wolverhampton Bus Station
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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2552 Bridge Street, Walsall
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| lol look at the police booking the cars in the bus station behind :D |
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WA 2953 Priory Queensway, Birmingham
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Fantastic bus. Came to Walsall in October 1999 when Walsall started running the 995,996 and 997. Where is it now? |
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| 2953 was sold to the West Midlands Fire Service for training and then scrapped 2007 |
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3032 on Colmore Row, Birmingham
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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WN 2468 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton
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| Her grill is still knocking about at miller street! complete with number plate! :O |
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Now Withdrawn 2665 spent 20 years at WN before moving to WA in 2003
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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WN 2717 Market Street, Wolverhampton
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Needed for spares I suppose I heard that nothing was up with her I think |
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2870 Pershore Road branded
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| I liked the fact, that this bus had a complete set of orange and brown seats (some with brown pvc edges) right up till it was withdrawn. Thought maybe cus it was due to be preserved. Obviously not! |
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| This bus now works with Thurmaston Buses and now sports standard Blue and Orange seats, with one 'bench seat' having the orange and brown seats |
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PB 2917 before entering the training fleet
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I'm not sure if 2917 ever had coach seats |
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| Yes it did have coach seats fitted |
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2791 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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2999 (PB) Acocks Green
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Was the 11A/C operated by PB before being transfered to AG? I take it this picture was taken in Acocks Green, there is a metro in 'The One' pink branding, and a Plaxton President, probably on the 37, have I got my facts right? |
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| It was probably just the 1, and the 11A was operated by AG, used AG metro's and the 11C was operated by PB |
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| The president can't be on the 37 as that road is Shirley Road. |
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| yes but they loop back round the island |
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2761 Wolverhampton Bus Station
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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| What happened to the TWM Logo on the side of the bus |
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AG 3086 Yardley Wood
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| Did this bus (and 3085) used to be branded for the 900? I may have remembered wrong but i'm sure these had the 900 stickers on the windows when they first moved to Acocks Green. |
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| why has this bus withdrawn for |
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| Since route 1 has no Metros on any more, this vehicle is no longer needed |
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| yeah but this bus can go to wn |
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| yeah but this bus can go to wn |
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| Well they can be used on the 76, a BIG user of metro's at AG. And 3086 shouldn't have been withdrawn because of new buses. AG have made 3086 redundant. Transfer it its cruel. Shame on AG. Take it to WN |
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| 3086 was withdrawn from AG reinstated to WN then withdrawn again, i dont know if this bus will ever enter service again.
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| It has a Travel Coventry logo on it now lol, hope it goes back out into service (I wish to Coventry, where it was new to!) |
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3044 showing the rear end of metrobus in Saverbus livery
Odds and Ends |
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WN 3057 Wolverhampton Bus Station
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Whats happened to 3057 now? Is it scrapped or does it have a new operator and if so does anyone have a pic |
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| 3057 is now with a new operator........but I don't know which one! |
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| 3057 now operates for Huggins&Simmons on the Wirral |
| [#8915458] |
2010-05-10 08:44:57 |
Left by Pete (hobsholelane06) (#0) |
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| 3057 (F57 XOF) was purchased for preservation in December 2009 from a dealer in Cheshire who bought the vehicle from Huggins & Simmons, Merseyside. The vehicle had been SORN since July 2009. The vehicle is now located in Staffordshire and will be restored externally to its original delivery livery. New Owner: Mark Evans |
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2828 with pershore road branding
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| So this is the second of the old Pershore Road-branded metrobuses I know, the first being on 2870, the second therefore being 2828 |
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3074 was one of many that had blue tape applied over the old livery, and looked quite tatty
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| I remember 3074 when it was branded to work on the 900 whenever i went to coventry when the metros were operating the 900 i always got either 3073 or 3074 also what do you mean she looked quite tatty she doesn't look tatty at all to me |
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| I Like the two please let buses pull out stickers. Is this bus still going strong in Coventry. |
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| yes still going strong and is one of coventrys eleven finest |
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| It needs a Please Let Buses Pull Out livery, nobody ever does it! |
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Upstairs interior of a Metrobus MK2A
Odds and Ends |
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| I must say those rear-windows are very ugly but the back seats look comfy! |
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Now Sold 2687 (AG) Kings Heath
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| I THINK I SAW THIS BUS TODAY AS THE RICOH ARENA BUS RUNNED BY COACHLEASING - 26/11/05 |
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F79 XOF Ford Tow Truck and 2948. Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| What's 2948 doing here? Its with the London training fleet with the 2922, 2928, 2942, 2951 and 2955. |
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| They are to be transferd from TL with in the next 2weeks |
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2749 (AG) Upper deck interior facing backwards
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| Is this bus still with TWM and does it have 'The One' branding because I do remember it |
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| This bus is no longer with TWM. It was branded for the 1, but was withdrawn some time ago. It was donted to the Tsunami appeal in Sri-Lanka |
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| Oh when was it sold? I actually found out that 2549, 2749 and 2849 all carried, and 2849 still does, the One Branding. Did 2649 have the one branding? |
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2688 Upper deck interior facing forward.
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| Is there a bus that is as old as 2688 at wn? |
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| Not any more. 2779 is currently the oldest bus |
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| Few metro buses still have both front windows as shown in the picture. Why did they get taken out? |
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WA 2484 Photo by Richard
Liveries - Final Livery |
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WN 3067 Dudley Street, Sedgley
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I thought the 58 went to Sheldon and was operated by BC!?!?! Lol!? |
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| Its supposed to be 558 the driver has missed out a 5 |
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| Some drivers dont put the '5' first as they are the only routes in WN. |
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| Before the routes had number 5's put in front of them at Wolverhampton, this route used to be the 58, which notably was Wolverhampton's last Trolleybus route. The reason it shows 58 here is because one of the number blinds is broken. |
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| The '5' are not the only route run by WN. The 529 is run by WA, the 523 is run by WB....... |
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| As a general rule, also the 529 was jointly operated by Wolverhampton and Walsall before West Midlands PTE was formed and it has kept it's number. Also the 523 has been operated by also MH and wouldn't surprise me if it has been operated by WN. |
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| Traditionally they are '5' prefixed routes, of course there will be anomolies. Some routes may feature the 5, such as the 523 to fit in with existing groups of routes, in this case the the 525-8 and 530. The 590 in Birmingham has the 5' as it is a former Midland Red route where they had their own numbering system, and the 529 used to be a joint Walsall/Wolverhampton route. |
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| sure i saw this bus on pendefords the other day!"??... has it been reinstated? |
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2941, D941 NDA (PB) on route 103, Broad Street, Birmingham. Photo by Richard
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Woooo! My photo =)
Ahhhh! Only seen the 2941 these days on excursions, i want it to be on a PB route, maybe the 904. Ahh that will bring back the Good Old Days of the 102A 104A and 105A on the Aston Expressway generally using DP Metrobuses. Oh, maybe the 934 should see this, would remind me of the old 998 :) |
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| I remember them on the 102, 102A, 104, 104A, 105, 105A, it was great! Shame the B7TL/ALX400s arrived. :-(
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| The 998 ran alongside the 995-998 along to Kingstanding Circle from Birmingham, and then with the 998 used to terminate at Pheasey Deeps Leap and the 997 continued to Walsall |
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| So there was:
995:- Birmingham to ???
996:- Birmingham to Sutton Coldfield via Kingstanding, now Route 196
997:- Birmingham to Walsall
998:- Birmingham to Pheasey
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| Is there a certain road all of these routes go along? Cos if so they should all have branding! As with Pershore Rd, Cov Rd, Walsall Rd and Dudley Rd. Did the 995 go to Kingstanding? |
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| The 995 did go to Kingstanding, then went Aldridge (along through Hundred Acre) and then carried on to Brownhills. They all went along the Kingstanding Rd. |
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WMPTE Bristol VR/MCW 4361. Cannock Bus Station. Photo by Alan
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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| So, route 304 is now route 351?
and.. the CHASERIDER, was that later
chase bus services?
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| WMT's Bristol VRs were bodied by MCW, not Park Royal. There were 200 in total and they were the only VRs with MCW bodies. |
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| These look really strange compared to the 'normal' VR shape. Shame I never travelled on one of these (too young!!) but I have been on VRs and they give a good ride - not as good as the Metros though obviously! |
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| No, Chaserider was part of Midland Red |
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| The 304 was one of several Walsall - Cannock - Hednesford services at the time, and I think it ran via Cheslyn Hay like the 351 does now. Chaserider was indeed the Cannock (and Stafford) brand name used by Midland Red from 1980. I liked WMPTE VRs - nice to ride on, but I believe not as robust as the Fleetlines. |
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AG 3000 Solihull Station
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Why did they withdraw 3000 cos she was a great mkiiia was there anything wrong with her? |
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| I miss seeing mkiia's on the 41 |
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| No 3000 was donated to a Childrens Charity In Bristol. |
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2862 with Unusual rear window arrangement, shortly before being transferred to YW
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| This bus is wicked and now it has been transfered to Yardley Wood i can see more of it. It suits it dont you think? |
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| Yeah, its good and wierd, like the inside body shell of the 2989. |
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| Thats odd. The only metroes to have the larger windscreens are the MK2a's |
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| i think they just get parts of the other metros and stick them together. |
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| I think the rear top windows of the B7 Presidents and MkII (F --- XOF) are the same. But imagine having a gemini with the front of a metrobusand rear of a lynx! |
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2010-07-08 22:25:46 |
Left by 23 group coventry (#0) |
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| 3 metros 2862 ,3 ,4 were delivered new with that rear window arrangement |
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3090 (WA) Whilst on loan to West Bromwich (WB) depot, on route 82. Town Hall, Birmingham
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Caught this as the 451 back in Summer 2005. A photo can be seen at 'http://westbromdepot.fotopic.net' |
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Ex 2600 now operates for Stansted Transit.
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| This looks like Northampton cos I recognize the Johnsons Dry Cleaning Place on the left of the picture and great to see 2600 still going strong |
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Now Scrapped ex 3120, when with ACE travel, Liverpool
Subsequent Owners - MK2A |
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| Im sure this came to PL from HY with the 258s. |
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| yes this bus was at park lane |
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| Why has 3120 been scrapped for? |
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2009-11-01 10:37:34 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| It was originally from Harts Hill though, along with its sisters 3121, 3122 & numerically, the final Metrobus 3124. |
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| I'm sure this suffered from roof damage and was sent to PVS Barnsley for scrap |
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Saverbus Metrobus 3043 and Virgin Trains Voyager and Pendilino Units. Masshouse.
Odds and Ends |
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| Great pic! Where was this taken? |
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| It is at the bottom of Priory Queensway in Birmingham, where the new flats are. |
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| Oh yeh makes sense now, cos the 26 terminates at Priory Queensway |
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| What great photo showing three diffrent types of transport. The oldest being the branded metro bus the second being the Virgin class 221 super voyager and the newst class 390 pendillino. I know which one i would prefer. |
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Now Sold 2922 (WA) Cannock bus station
Odds and Ends |
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| Is this bus still in service? |
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| No it is now Travel London trainer 9984 |
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| I didnt know it had gone to london until i saw tony hunters former twm bit |
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| Mmm strgange she could havebeen sold but 2958 has been sold |
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| I hope 2922 hasn't been sold. I am hoping she returns from London soon. I remember catching this bus regularly on the 966 in the mid nineties
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Withdrawn 1183 Kings Heath
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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2010-07-18 11:00:54 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Nice picture. Its a pity these buses suffered from rot, thus resulting in their [in my opinion] early demise! They were great buses to drive after the Nationals, which again I thought were good solid buses, but the speed aspect of the Lynx...what can I say! Certainly though more interesting buses than the scene today of the Volvos!!!! |
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| i used to catch the lynx 35 everyday as a kid to get to school |
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2654 Cotteridge, now transferred to AG Garage
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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2779 When branded for the 101
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| I thought the 101 was meant to be a Mint colour! This is more like a Lime Green!! |
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| i have model of this bus its 2962 reg a102 wvp its not in very good condition i used to play alot lol i also have leyland 1199 reg g199 eog the number 18 to bartley green northfield could someone tell me where i can buy them as i wont to collect them and NOT play with them thanks. |
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| Scott I have a friend who sells model buses on a website www.westmidlandsbuses.com, you can order from the site. Hope this helps matey |
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| this isn't the most attractive picture of a bus |
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2572 and 2531 Shirley Station. Photo by Steve
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| 2577 is still going its on the 14a route |
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ex SYPTE Your bus Atlantean and WM Mk1, 1990. Photo by Steve
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| Not just any old WM mk1, but 6835! |
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3000, one of several to wear a special livery applied after buyout. Photo by Steve
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Thirteen Metrobuses in all received this attractive dark green and gold livery. |
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| do you know which metrobuses had this livery as i can only find out about 9 of them |
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AG 3087 Acocks Green. When at AG Garage
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 3087 is now at PB, just a shame 3086 didn't |
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Vario 264 Seen in Sedgley. All Varios are now withdrawn
Other WMT/TWM Vehicles |
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| Great photo! Great site...perhaps have a look at my site: www.dunnline.fotopic.net for lots of ex TWM MCW's
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| This bus isn't withdrawn. I saw it on the 224 in Dudley the other day |
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| Yes, but they may not be with us for much longer |
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| Well will the TWM Fleet be replaced with modern buses? |
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3024 (PB) seen on loan to Wolverhampton (WN) depot over the Xmas period 2005
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| I saw this in WN bus station last tuesday |
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| sorry it was 3023 on the 529 see even bus enthusisasts make mistakes |
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TWM/Merry Hill Mercedes Benz/Plaxton Beaver 2 253, P253 RUM. Dudley
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| do you know who was driving this because it could be me! |
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Coventry City Centre, with 5 metros in view. Hard to get now
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| tomorow it wont be if there o shutles maybe the cavalcade of withdrawn metros wil go along here |
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3002 (PB) on loan to (WN) on the 500
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| Didnt this also used to belong at WN depot before it transferred to PB |
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| 3002 has never been a CR or PL bus. |
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3070 in Sutton Coldfield on the 104
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Seen today in near One Stop on 52 |
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2976 (WN) Seen on loan to (YW) depot
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| This photo should be in the 'unusual workings' section =) |
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| This bus is now at WA it was transfered in February 2007 along with 3023 |
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Scanias at Druids Heath 1993
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| These buses were excellent. My school has 6 buses come into the playground. 5 are from Birmingham Central these were all operated mostly using these scanias. They were excellent buses and i was sad to see them go. Now we have Alexander Dennis Tridents and they are not as good as those scanias. One of Birminghams best buses. Does anybody know why they actually went, they went before the metrobuses which are older? |
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| These buses were withdrawn earlier as these buses were non standard; only one small batch being in existance compared with several batches of Metrobuses. This meant that spare parts would have been harder to come by for the Scanias.
Another thing is that they would have a higher second hand value; more money for buying newer buses. Hope this is of help, Tom. |
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| Yes these were indeed nice buses to ride on. Always remember them creaking a lot, but not rattling or shaking themselves to pieces. Would be nice to see one preserved as I travelled on these regularly on Sundays when they were used on the 45. Market value stands at around £20,000 for these, so will be a while before they reach preservation price. |
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| H212 LOM is owned By Cedar Coaches along with H202 LOM |
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Several more Scanias seen at Druids Heath 1993
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| Are all of these on the 50????????? |
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| Yes believe it or not, the route was slightly more frequent then than it is now! |
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| personally i think this is terrible having like 5 [+2 probably behind] on one route. thats like 500+ seats worth of buses. Its amazing how many buses are used on the 50. Why though? sure, it gets busy. but it doesnt have to run every 3-5 minutes |
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| At this time Your Bus 50Y was competing with TWM 50. The 50 has always been busy - even in the early 1980s WMPTE days it ran every 4 minutes off-peak. |
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| Great photo - brings back memories from '95/'96 when I worked at BC and drove these great machines. From memory, breaks on the Maypole were about 10 mins at Druids Heath and with a bus every 2 mins or so, that equalled 5 buses - a common sight. The loads were heavy and the schedule fast - much more intense than driving Coventry Road/Bristol Road/Pershore Road/Inner Circle routes that BC ran then - especially if there was a gap in service ahead of you. Fine buses, fine colleagues - Happy days! |
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LH 2845 Masshouse Lane, Birmingham
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 2845 has, or should I say had now that it's scrapped, a white fleet number. Does anyone know what branding it had, or of course if it did have branding? |
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| This bus was branded for the 101 and was formerley allocated to HY. |
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| Oh right which buses were branded for the 101?? |
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| I believe they were 2962 A102WVP 2903 C903FON 2815 B815AOP but was replaced by 2845 B845AOP & also 2252 GOG252W was the only mk1 to have the branding & there was another bus but not sure what it was can anybody shed some light
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| Stupid me the other bus was 2779 B779AOC as it is in the livery on this site |
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2861 (WB) on the 74, Upper Bull Street, Birmingham
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| On Sundays, there are always a couple of Metrobuses operating on the 74E (Birmingham - West Bromwich) |
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| Nice to see a double decker with Pensnett on the blind, especially a metro. Also nice to see it when its not actually at Pensnett |
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2079 BOK 79V, Seen in the winter of 1981. Photo by Steve
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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2008-11-15 17:44:35 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| In a proper livery as well! |
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Now Scrapped ex 2962 when with DeCourcey Coventry. Later scrapped after accident damage
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| I think this bus is no scrapped due to hitting a low bridge |
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Wolverhampton (WN) based 3042 in standard TWM livery and 2862 (WT) in Coventry livery, temporarily on loan to (WN) over the Xmas period.
Odds and Ends |
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| I dont particularly like that rear window (upper) on 2862 i thought it was the newer ones |
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| I don't like it either but that was one of the rare buses, too bad it's gone now... |
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Withdrawn 3054 (CV) Trinity Street, Coventry
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| Saw 3054 in Acocks Green Garage when i was passing on 2674 on the 41 on Wednesday that is the first time i've seen a Travel Coventry Metro in Acocks Green Garage |
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2888 (WA) Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Wow 2888 my fave bus then had her top open windows hellfire!!! |
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| dropped onto the 529 yesterday & had a thrash to wolves dodging the modern plastic stuff !!! 351 produced again with 2744 doing the honours! |
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| Heard sad news that 2888 is 1 of 7 metros which are being transferred from Walsall to Perry Barr today. The others being 2887, 2729,2716,2765,2769,2693 and 2668 |
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2837 (YW) Deputising fo a Trident on route 69. Shirley
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| The last time i rode on 2837 when it was filling in for a Dennis Trident on the 6 back in 2007 |
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Metroliner 400GT Prototype at the NEC. Photo by Andy
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| whats with window wipers on the top deck lol? |
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| so pax on the front top deck seats got a clear view when raining! drove this coach along with sister 400gt E906TOJ when they were used on the london liner service. not sure about D932ODA but sister coach still in service with Yorkshire Traction. |
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Central Liner MCW Metroliner D905 POF. Photo by Andy
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| Rode on this machine on the Londonliner about week before it was withdrawn and sold to Ireland. Looked nice but was dropping to bits inside. |
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6835 Stephenson Street, Birmingham. Photo by © Andy
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| This bus is being extensively rebuilt for preservation at the BaMMOT site at Wythal. This can be seen on their official fotopic website which is available on their normal site. Hopefully in the near future this will be used on their open days for the bus trips
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| Ive read a couple of times now that when 6835 entered service, it was new to Washwood Heath garage, is this correct? I was always led to believe it was new to Miller street! WH had prototypes 6831 and 7007, infact I remember 6831 as a small child, think 7007 went to AG shortly after. Dont even remember seeing 7007 until at least 1993!! but 6835? must have moved after a very short time at WH if it did indeen run from there?! |
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| im sure it opperated from Perry barr when new also can recall 7006/7 at this garage in 1979/80 time |
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| Took some great photos of her went inside and she's got the new orange seats HELLFIRE!! |
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WMPTE Fleetline/Parkroyal 6540, Kings Head, Bearwood. Photo by Andy
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| Just wondering whether this is Smethwick? It looks like the Kings Head stop at Bearwood. Great photo nonetheless! |
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| SDA 540S has an MCW body. Not a Park Royal. And, it's definitely the King Head at Bearwood. You can see Bearwood bus station in the left background. |
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WMPTE Fleetline/East Lancashire 6741, Coventry. Photo by Andy
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| Given the West Midlands Travel branding over the WMPTE livery, as well as the Marlboro ad, would this photo have been taken in the late 80s? |
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| Post 86 to be precise as deregulation was in 1986 & that was when WMPTE became WMT |
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Volvo Citybus/Alexander 1055, C55 HOM Wolverhampton. Photo by Andy
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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2007-02-16 15:45:37 |
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| Was this photo taken at Wolverhampton Bus Station, before opening on 26/10/1986. |
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| This bus has now been bought for preservation by Wythall from Scotland so we will get to see it soon back in this livery @ the Bammot site in the very near future |
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Yourbus ex GM Fleetline/Northern Conties, Kings Heath
Odds and Ends |
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| who ever thought of the branding 'your bus'? who would put it in that font too... it looks like something little kids would enjoy, a play bus |
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Leyland National 1844 fitted with wheelchair access, Coventry. Photo by Andy
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| This bus shows that older buses can be changed and altered to meet with disability laws. I would have loved to have gone on this bus it looks dgood? Was this the only bus like this? |
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Leyland Lynx Cummins Demonstrator, Solihull. Photo by Andy
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| West Midlands Travel could have also bought more Gardner engined Lynxes if they wanted to - having already taken 1061-6 with 6LXCT units in 1986. |
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ex WMPTE Fleetline/Park Royal with County Link, Derby. Photo by Andy
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2001 now with Val's Classic Coaches, seen in Birmingham
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| 2001 Is Now Preserved Waiting To Be Restored |
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| Hi there, id really appreciate it if this photo was added to my gallery: photosbytay@fotopic.net - thank you |
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| Once again id appreciate it if you could add this photo to my gallery, it is photosbytay.fotopic.net (not @fotopic.net as my previous comment stated!) sorry to bother you!! lol |
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ex 2944 now with Centrebus, Leicester
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2006-04-12 16:30:59 |
Left by adam rathbone (#1123334) |
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| THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST TIMESAVER METROBUSES TWM HAVE EVER OWNED. ITS A SHAME IT WAS ONE OF THE ONES TO BE TAKEN OFF EARLY BUT AT LEAST ITS STILL ON THE ROAD. |
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| Yeah it was, among with the 2911 and 2949 when they had their coach seats and were both in service at Walsall. I loved being on the 951 on both of these, as their engines sounded good. |
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| It gained a tree bar though! These look good on the metro! |
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D957 NDA Digbeth. Photo by Andy
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| 2957 has now entered preservation |
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| 2957 is going to be preserved in French Blue Livery. |
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| Whats 2912 gonna be preserved in then the silver 1. Which would be good to have the 2 different liveries on the 2 preserved timesavers brill |
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| Yes 2912 & 2957 will have different liveries in preservation! |
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2561 came to LH in 2001 and stayed there until 2007. It was transferred to YW and finally withdrawn in April 09
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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YW 2789 Frankley Beaches Road, Northfield
Liveries - Final Livery |
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YW 2550 Northfield Road, Cotteridge. When at YW
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| this is now at WA being repanlled and repainted |
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| took a trip out on the 368 yesterday,she is a RACING MACHINE !!!!! |
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AG 2832 Westley Road, Acocks Green
Farewell to Route 1 Metrobuses |
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3077 (WN) in need of assisance, Bilston street, Sedgley
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| AAww bless he's ill. Needs a doctor and a jab (this could be the fuel!!) |
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| There is a doctor's surgery opposite the bus in the photo! |
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PB 3096 One Stop shopping centre, Perry Barr
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This bus has now been broken for spares |
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Withdrawn 1240 showing the now redundant 'Route 27' livery, since the route has been converted to Volvo B10 operation, Bournville
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| The branding for the 27 is more or less the same design for the old 35. What does redundant mean? |
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| Lynxes don't operate this route anymore. Volvo B10's replaced them. |
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| There are only 7 serviceable lynxes and they are at WA. There are no Lynxes left at (YW) |
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| I saw 1312 on the 351 today (30/7/07) so guess that must have joined the lynxes at Walsall as well. Are they replacing the gas buses as these seem to be getting withdrawn for some reason? |
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| Only somr, saw 1506 today (12/09/2007) at the Old Square on the new X51 service? |
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Now scrapped 2610, Monyhull Hall Road, when at YW
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| I never knew 2610 had ever been at YW!! |
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| Actually when the were first in service 2601-2610 were allocated to Yardley Wood when it was WMPTE then they were scattered around the midlands. |
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YW 2734 Taylor Road, Alcester Lanes End
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Can 2734 be re-instated at AG because i would love to see 2734 operating on route 41 |
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WB 2535 Castle Hill, Dudley
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| When was 2535 withdrawn from TWM? |
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YW 2866 still showing traces of former Coventry livery. Woodthorpe Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I used to see 2866 regularly in Solihull but now i don't i wish they will transfer a couple of YW metros to AG i know they have already transferred 2654 and 2674 but i wish they were a couple more when 2835 came to AG that was a bonus i was not expecting that I can just picture 2866 on the 41 in Sheldon but i don't think this will happen |
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Ex WMPTE Daimler Fleetline 4261 now with Birmingham City Council
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| Hahahaaaa! I was there on that day! Nice pic! |
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2835 during its time with WB. It was new to WN, and is currently at AG
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| Has anybody seen 2835 on any AG routes cos i haven't |
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| I spoke to soon when i said i haven't seen 2835 on any AG routes cos i seen 2835 on the 76 while i was waiting for 4196 on the 57A |
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| I actually see this bus regulaly, it is on the 31 alot. in fact i was on this today on the 31 |
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| this has now got AG blinds as it said 31 - Birmingham City Centre via Shaftmoor Lane, and later it said 31 - Gospel Oak |
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| I'm going to try and get a picture of 2835 either on the 41, 72 or 169 |
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Withdrawn 2947, D947 NDA making a rare appearance on route 109, Birmingham
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Oh yeah, i remember ive got a photographic shot of the 2947 years ago, it was the 913 at Perry Barr Bus Station, ill send you when i get it scanned onto the computer |
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| This must have been taken in May 2003 |
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Left to right: withdrawn 2532, 3093, 2559, 2652, 2814
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| I hate seeing metrobuses in this state |
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| im afraid theres plenty more to come including 2931 and 9917................... |
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Rear views of Metrobuses in varying stages of cannibalism
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| WHY WAS 3093 W/D N WRITTEN OFF? |
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2911 Miller Street Depot
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| This was a fantastic bus. What a shame to see it like this. |
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| Unfortunatley scrapped in 2006 due to Chassis rot. A very popular bus especially when in Walsall, operating on the 966 and 951 routes |
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| This was the first DP metrobus. R.I.P |
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2936 and 2543 Miller Street Depot
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| Why was 2936 scrapped? Looks in good condition here |
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| I think it was chassis rotting |
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Trainer 9249 seen at Miller Street depot
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| I was on 2900 on the 41 going towards Sheldon when i was passing Acocks Green Garage i saw 9249 in it |
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The interior of 3091 (WN) showing its non standard white interior panelling
Odds and Ends |
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| This looks so cosy and modern! I have been looking for this picture for ages! |
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| i think i recall hearing that 3091 had a non standard upper deck interior as a result of fire damage, though i always remember it being like this. |
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ex 2943 now with Cambridge Blue, seen in Cambridge 2006, photo by Rob
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| Why did they have to wreck the board? =(
and this pic makes it look like this was the origional |
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| Cambridge Blue has been taken over by Stagecoach, so Metrobuses will no longer operate there, although it is believed that they will be transferred to the main Ensign fleet. |
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| Oh no 2943 was with Stagecoach oh dear |
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| THIS IS FOR SALE AT ENSIGN BUS AND RETAINES DP SEATING 4 SPEED VOITH GEARBOX!!!!!!!!!! |
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TWM Leyland Lynx 1315 (YW) Sparkbrook
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| I was looking for a picture on a website with a lynx operating on a 2. Then I looked on all the websites I could fnd and I found a pic of 1315 operating on the 2. I should have looked here!! But I found it and I liked the bus ever since! I would have liked it anyway though! Shame it's gone:( Where has it been sold to? |
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| This bus is now owned by a company in Herefordshire, and painted in the same dark grren livery as 1183. (See last of the Lynxes section for a pic) |
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| Yes I saw it and what a shame. That dark green livery looks awful on 1183, Hope it's better on 1315! Anyway, Dark Green isn't the best colour in the world is it!? Best wishes for the future 1315 (and to 1183) |
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WB 2786 Sutton Coldfield
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This is an excellent pic. I love the way you have captured 2786 as it leads a row of buses from S.C. Notice 2909 behind on the 451 and the two Gems! |
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Now withdrawn 2843 was transferred to WN in 2007. But returned in 2008
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| Anyone know why this was withdrawn?
I was only on it a few days before I saw it was withdrawn. |
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| 2843 Is going to be exported along with 2841 to Malta |
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| I hope you're right, I'd hate to see them scrapped, they'd both been going past my house a few times a day before they were scrappped on the 128, and now I think about it, I was on 2843 on what must've been one of its last 4 or 5 days at TWM. |
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3012 (PB) Substituting for a Volvo B7 on route 65
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| The 65 gets load of Metros in the peaks 1-4 approx and sometimes in the day |
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| I have noticed them being on the 65 more so since the Volvo B7's allocated to the route are going through repaint. |
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| Yeah, many are from the school runs around the Erdington/Kingstanding area then converted to the 65 |
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| Are there any 65 branded B7's left?
I got the 4273 as the 33 today (11/06/2006), thought id mention this as the 65 was mainly these types of buses. |
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| Sorry, i saw one today coming out of the garage |
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| Yes there are still 65-branded tridents, 4228 - 4232 carry it |
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| to me this bus is cursed the battery was flat and the driver went to pull away but the revs reached their limit and moved at about 2 mph i reaaly felt sorry for the engine :( |
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| You said that on Tony's website!!! |
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WA 2945 seen on now withdrawn route 996
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Note the TWM logo on the left of the bus is the opposite way round (colours) |
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| The colours are the same on all of the metrobuses, but the logo is the wrong way round |
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| Its a shame the 2945 was withdrawn and scrapped, it seems to be in a good condition in this photo. Did it have a recent paint? I believe it was chassis rot that was the reason for the scrapping of 45 |
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| i got on 2801 it look good on the outside but looked horrible on the inside, banging noise on the side and like these silver plates where it was sealed. |
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| It was chassis rot that caused 2945 to be scrapped. Its a shame because 2945 was one of the best workhorses in its time |
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Now scrapped ex 2515 with 2439 and 2520, seen in Newark depot
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| 2520 was my Grandads fave Metrobus when at Walsall he said 2520 moved like a bulliet nearly a great bus Walsall will missed |
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WA 2695 New Town Row
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| The end for this mcw metrobus has come...
Its been withdrawn due to a broken chassis.
Bye bye 2695! |
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ex 2961 now with Travel De Courcey, carrying overall Asda livery
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| travel de courcey is that french ? |
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Trainer G165 EOG seen at Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Hi, just found this picture of my Leyland lynx bus G156 EOG on your web site. It looks alot better in this photo than it does at the present time. Hopefully I can give her a new life in the near future.
All the best, Paul |
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2952 recieves underside attention at Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| So........whats the future for this bus or is it scrapped? |
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| This bus was sold in June 2006 for non PSV use but is currently declared SORN |
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The interior of Leyland Lynx withdrawn at Miller Street, showing cab detail.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Hi i'm looking to buy a leyland lynx or a mk2 leyland national just wondering if you had some for sale in good condition thanks God Bless. |
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| Best bet is to contact Miller Street as some driver trainers are coming off servce, also Coastal Liner have 2 National 2's, one is out fo service which they may sell, but these aren't ex WM examples. Tom |
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| Whats the contact information for miller street??
Please someone post back or e-mail me at Nath_19_83@hotmail.com
Thanks |
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Former 2929 now TWM Trainer 9929, D929 NDA seen at Miller Street.
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| This was my favourite Metrobus. When was it converted to a training vehicle? |
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TWM 'Saverbus' Leyland Lynx 1166, G166EOG. Digbeth
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| The saver bus branding on 1166 is immaculate! It is popular, look how busy the bus is! |
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TWM Lynx 1219 seen on short term loan to Hockley depot, whilst working on the 16. Birmingham
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| What a great working! I said on Tony Hunter's website under the picture of 1158 it would be nice to see a lynx on the 16 and here we are! I thought the 16 was run by PB or was it run by HY before the closure |
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| Also sorry forgot to ask I thought buses on loan to a different depot apart from LE.D. buses would only display the route number because there are no destination blinds. Was 1219 fitted with HY destinations? |
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| The vehicle was on loan to HY shortly before the depot closed. The vehicle was used on various HY routes, and was fitted with blinds |
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| Oh right.Was the 16 at HY before the closure? Did BY replace HY? I'd have thought the 16 would be at BY if it was formerly at HY but its at PB!! |
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| When Hockley (HY) closed, the 16 briefly went to West Bromwich (WB)!!! Now it is run by Perry Barr (PB). |
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2215 Wolverhampton. Photo by Les
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| according to my dad, the 510 was the last crew operated WMPTE route in Wolverhampton. as it was converted to OPO not long after my dad arrived in Wolverhampton in about 1979, it may just about have been crew operated with Metrobuses. did any WMPTE buses remain crew operated after the 510 went OPO? |
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WN 2261 Wolverhampton bus station. Photo by Les
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| The Metrobus beside 2261 is Mk II 2496, and the one behind it is another Mk II, 2640. |
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| i love the reg, pog and gog |
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2009 BOK 9V, partially scrapped in the yard of scrap dealer Wigley. Photo by Les
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| An absolutely heartbreaking photo for a big fan of the Metrobus. 1. cos its a BOK/V and even more so seeing as it is one of the first 10 TWM production run. |
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| Yeah I agree I remember riding this bus when it was allocated to the selly oak garage with 2001-2008 & 2010-2015, to school & back. It is a shame to see it like this but it had a good run |
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| Very disturbing I know but BOK1V is not scrapped. The most disturbing pic of a Metro is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8050359@N07/1715143185/in/set-72157601395368173/
6831 caniblised. It diden't last into the TWM days. |
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2086 Merryhill shopping centre. Photo by Les
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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2008-12-11 16:35:05 |
Left by charlie L B (#1225941) |
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| Saw this on junction 3 of the M6 this week, running very well and looked stunning with an all over blue silver paint job, the name of the operator escaps me at the moment!!
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| The company is COMMBUS & 2926 has also joined them too
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2289 Wolverhampton bus station. Photo by Les
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| Next to 2289 is 2169, while behind it is Mk II 2875. |
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| for the benefit of the blind, I take it? ^ |
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WN 2640 Wolverhampton bus station, photo by Les
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| 2640 looks splendid compared to slightly tatty 2496 alongside and 2777 behind. |
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| this bus is now owned by thurmaston bus |
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2524 Wolverhampton bus station. Photo by Les
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| This now operates school duties for McKindless, Wishaw. |
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| 2524 looks immaculate compared with tatty Mk I 2169 alongside. |
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| The stark contrast between a Walsall based and a W'ton based bus. Having worked at both WA and PL garages, I can say with a degree of confidence that Walsall definetly take a pride in their vehicles, where as W'ton simply couldn't care less. |
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| Towards the end of 90s pl had a lot of MK1s drafted in.And some were very tatty indeed.And i hate to agree but pl never has had much in the way of pride. |
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2590 At Merry Hill bus station. Photo by Les
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| Nice one Les, i remember catching the 136 and 137 from Merry Hill a few years ago |
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| Hi what routes go from WA to Merry Hill? Its prob the route that 2590 is on in the pic but i cant see it prperly cos im in the comments gallery not on the actual pic?? |
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2007-09-11 15:08:46 |
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| The route that 2590 is on in the pic is from when Harts Hill garage was still open. Not sure if 2590 was a Walsall allocated bus then but it certainly wasn't an Harts Hill bus, at least not long term. I'd imagine they'd loaned it either off Quinton especially as the route 137 went passed the changeover point for Quinton drivers and many a time that's where, if there was a problem with a Harts Hill bus on this route, Quinton garage staff would change over; or it possibly could've been a Dudley allocated bus, which again was close to Harts Hill. The only bus now that goes from Walsall to Merry Hill is the Diamond bus 310. |
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| definitely looks to me like an HL sticker in the window. when did HL close? i think they were still running at least some of the 566 [Merry Hill - Wolverhampton] in late 1993. i seem to recall hearing a rumour not long afterwards that the newly taken over Metrowest were to move into HL, but in the end Metrowest was closed down. |
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2007-10-15 16:39:35 |
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| Yes, it is an Harts Hill sticker in the window, and I can honestly say I'm not sure when it arrived! Certainly circa. 1986, 2590 was allocated to Washwood Heath Garage (from a group 2586 - 2600), I can only presume WH didn't want it and it was chosen to replace an HL Fleetline or if I remember correctly the year, this was around the time the 9's (B/ham - Stourbridge) became joint operation between HL and Quinton! Again, living, breathing and driving the buses (unfortunatley not HL, which i regret!) in and around this area, I'm 99% positive HL didn't do a 566 working - surely that's a CR/PL working? Yes at the time many a rumour was abound about Metrowest taking over HL and as you rightly say, they didn't as they were showing the WM company up, hence almost overnight they were shut down, even though they were owned by WM! |
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| Actually its the 300 operated by diamond that goes to Merry Hill |
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| The 566 was workd from HL only.It replaced the 557/554 witch was cr operated routes. |
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| HLand CR interworked the 566 when the 557 and 266 were merged, until HL closed in 1993. 2590 was indeed an HL bus, coming with a host of other Metros such 2640-3 in 1988 when HL's Fleetlines were moved out to toher garages. |
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HY 2831 seen at Hockley Garage. photo by Les
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| Why does the Volvo Plaxton President display 616 on the blind? I take it this is 4082, as this is the only bus that is under the code HY. Nice to see the long-gone 3124, but wasn't it at WN so why does it say Birmingham via Londonderry and Oldbury? Also, what type of branding and what bus is that next to 3124? |
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| 3124 was on loan to (HY) for a short while and it displayed a (WB) route |
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| 3124 is now scrapped it was supposed to be at either PB or WN |
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| Was 2831 at Walsall for a while back in 2002 2003? |
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| Yes. It was transferred form HY to WN. Then it went to WA. Then it was withdrawn |
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| Did the 616 used 2 be operated by twm, it wud be rare 2 see a d/d used on it |
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2875 Wolverhampton bus station. photo by Les
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| this one was at Walsall when this shot was taken. Walsall operated the 527/528 for a few years [sometime around the 1995-1998 sort of period if memory serves], meaning i occasionally got to go home on Lynxes or East Lancs bodied Fleetlines. my lords! |
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WN 3059 in Wolverhampton, showing the short lived 512 routebranding. photo by Les
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Beside 3059 is 2548 before it was sold to Centrebus of Leicester. |
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| The 513 route goes down Merridale Road & goes further up Bradmore Road before it makes a right to Trysull Road....Memories. |
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WA 2918 Carrs Lane, Birmingham
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| Ahh the good old days of Spring 2005, where the 996 ran and the 951 was running in the daytimes. Will be missed ! |
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WB 2622 Spent 23 years operating for West Bromwich depot, before being scrapped in 2007. Seen here in Bearwood
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| Shame it didnt get to celebrate its 25th birthday, but it does look a bit of a state. Hopefully the 2529 or 2530 will live!! |
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| I think they both will only a month now! |
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PB 3030 Walsall road, Great Barr, on the 28
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Got on 3030 on the 7 today going into Birmingham |
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3111 Showing signs of repanneling, Wolverhampton. Photo by Les.
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| This was done as the garages were responsble for getting the buses ready for paint and varnish.Unlike now were the paint unit do it and the bus is away for upto a mounth. |
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| TWM for some reason decided to cover them up, I believe so that a full length side advert could be applied in a specially applied box surround so that they could illuminate it at night, cos inside the mk2a's the 2 access hatches are still there. I have seen them on a Plaxton President B7L, not sure which one was a couple of months ago. |
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| Notice 2639 close behind 3111. |
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| the dest glass was blanked of to fit advert frames.Witch of course 3111 caried earler in its life |
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| How come this route was 125 if it didn't go to Bimingham? Why wasn't it 5** or even 2**? |
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| The 125 was a short working of the 126 to Dudley. As far as I can remember, it went exactly the same route as the 126. It also helped 'steal' passengers when Metrowest took up operations in competition with WM on the 125. |
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Withdrawn 2936, showing the Timesaver livery. Photo by Les
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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2007-06-15 10:54:22 |
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| Was this the original timesaver livery, as I am in 'discussions' with a friend saying the original timesaver livery was the 'red-stripe'? Nevertheless, great photo. |
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| This was the second Timesaver livery the original livery was alover silver with a blue above a red stripe where the red band is now on the remaining metrobuses. This livery is depicted on 2953 in Metros 2911-2974 in fact 2957 also has the original livery. Hope this clears up your discussion.
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Withdrawn 3099 (WN) Wolverhampton bus station, showing the later 126 routebranding
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Did the full 126 on 3099, was great. Where is it now? |
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AG 2713 on the 11 when it was fully Metrobus operated. Westley road, Acocks Green
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| I saw three metros on route 41 today (12/02/08) 2713, 2714 and 2871 i got on 2713 when i was coming back home from Solihull |
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| I was on 4430 on the 58 on my way into Birmingham and i saw 2713 at Yardley Swan Centre running down to Melton Avenue to take up its duty on the 9:38am 41E to Solihull Station |
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| I was waiting for 2816 on the 41 yesterday and i saw 2713 replaced 4511's duties on the 72 |
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| i seen it on the 72 today |
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| Seen on the 169 at Solihull Station on Friday 19th December 2008 |
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| I've heard off the WMT Fotopic Website that 2713 is now withdrawn from AG. I WILL MISS YOU 2713 YOU WERE A GREAT METRO |
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2935 Trinity street. photo by Patrick
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| Wow! I didnt notice this one was here until today! Ahh good memories, now the 900 seems more boring. |
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| What do you mean the 900 is more boring is it because they are new buses |
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2112 turns into Trinty street. photo by Patrick
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| With 2960 (D960NDA) next to it :) |
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ex 2877 with M.Travel, Pontefract
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| me and my mate used clean one of these buses inside.
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2726 was withdrawn in 2008. Seen here in Yardley Wood
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Has anybody seen 2726 lately |
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LH 3044 in Saverbus Livery
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| sorry to say but this metrobus looks like he wants to be scrapped :( |
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Ex WMT 2144, GOG 144W
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| I remember this bus well when it was new at Harts Hill...great times |
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Alexander ALX400 Demonstrator V929 FWS, seen at Druids Heath, whilst on loan to TWM
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| I remember this bus being used on loan to a bus company in Brighton |
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| Next to the ALX400 demonstrator is Optare Spectra-bodied DAF DB250 4013. |
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The interior of the final Dual Purpose seated Metrobus in the operational fleet.
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| Why did TWM take these seats out they was so comfortable and made any journey more relaxing. It was a reason to catch the 951 from birmingham just to get the comfort. Bring them back.
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2009-01-21 11:22:34 |
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| Yes they were comfy but I suppose they were more expensive to repair/replace after the mindless yobbos had slashed and damaged them! |
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| Yes these Coach seats were great they were taken out due to the weight and the passengers as well to much weight for them |
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2985 (PB) Performs on the new route 196, Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| 2985 AND 2976 ARE CURENTLY ON LOAN TO LH.
2845 IS IN MILLER STREET. |
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| 2985 is now back at PB whilst 2976 is now at WA |
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3008 was new to WN, and spent 4 years at WA before being Withdrawn in 2008
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| This bus now has the updated non smoking stickers on the windows, seen as the 705S and 951 on Thursday 9th November |
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Now Sold 2941, D941 NDA (PB) Passes Dennis Trident 4191, as it leaves Birmingham for Drayton Manor.
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| I've got photos of the 2916 and 2919 if twmetro-pics wants them. They were taken in October 1996 with both buses on the 966 route |
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| Yes Please we would like the photos. What's your email address? Could you send them to us? |
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3114 (WN) puts in an a rare appearance on route 560 in Bloxwich
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| The 3114 you mean =)
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2779 (PB) Makes a rare appearance on the number 9, whilst on loan to (BC), Halesowen
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Wow! Another rare shot! How'd you manage to catch these. Well i guess its just luck, there are more rareties out each day. |
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| This one is another one on loan at WB, it was on the 451 today , (02/08) |
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| This bus is now at WN, I rode it on the 512 |
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| Yes it is sorry. It says (WN) in the normal section, but I haven't updated the Unusual Workings section yet. Although, it was based at (PB) at the time of the photo :) |
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| Yes it was short notice the transfer of 2779 |
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3009 (PB) Seen on a rare working of route 22, whilst on loan to (BC)
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Another Rarety! WoooW! Is this what you are concentrating on now? Keep it up, i come on this site everyday seeing an update and i like what im seeing at the moment. |
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LH 2555 Passing the Swan Centre, Yardley
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| I am in bits about the scrapping of 2555, it was my favourite bus when it was at the old Selly Oak garage, I didnt know it had been scrapped, just withdrawn :( |
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| It's a shame really, and many of the buses being sold aren't even going to Miller Street any more, meaning its harder to find out whats happening to all of the buses. |
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| Yes it is a pain really! Where do they go instead? I do by the way remember 2555 at Miller Street |
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Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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Alexander bodied Ford A series Minibus on Dial a bus duties. Photo by Patrick
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WMPTE Fleetline 4204 outside St.Martins Church, Bullring. Photo by Patrick
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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2008-08-03 13:24:52 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Fantastic. |
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2978 seen operating on the final day of route 996. Later transferred to WB and WN before being withdrawn in 2009
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Nooooooo! Miss this route loads! |
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2564 was withdrawn in 2008 and sold for scrap early in 2009
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| I was on 4446 on the 57 today and i saw 2564 sitting between duties on the 24 close to the home of Birmingham City FC at St Andrews |
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| I forgot to put this in the message above I support Birmingham City is there anybody else who supports the Blues |
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| Why has 2564 been withdrawn |
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| nope its just u rob lol did any metros do football services? |
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2900 Salisbury road, Moseley
Farewell to Route 1 Metrobuses |
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| Every time i see this bus on the roads i always see it on route 41 |
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2893 Was transferred to LH in April 2008
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| I think 2893 Is now at LH |
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| Yes it is saw it today 14/4/08 on the 26 heading towards City on Bromford Drive with no destinations shown. |
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2907 (WB) Filling in for a Volvo B6 on the 428
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| It is! Did any metro work the 78 and get a pic? |
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Travel West Midlands Leyland Lynx 1084, G84 EOG. Stratford Road
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| BRING BACK THE LYNXES TO THE STREETS OF BIRMINGHAM!!!! |
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2010-03-28 12:31:56 |
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| Can't agree with Joe more...a great bus to drive after being used to the National's (and very fast!!!). I do think the Blue & Cream suited this bus more but then again I think the Blue & Cream suited the Fleetlines, Metro's and all the others better! As with the Metro's though, it's a crying shame these buses are no longer in passenger service (for WM) in the West Midlands area (albiet the 5 left at AG - but they're on very, very, very borrowed time!). |
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TWM Leyland Lynx 1231, G231 EOG, seen in its brief period at Acocks Green, seen at Solihull station on the 42C
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Rare. Is this transfered to AG? It says it is on the 42C but it is on the 40C!! |
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| The vehicle has now left the fleet |
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2871 seen on a school service, Solihull Station
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| Has anybody seen 2713, 2869 and 2871 lately |
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| Saw 2871 at AG Garage not long ago but it sounded unhealthy so it may be withdrawn now. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0U7ILgL7P5E There is a vid clip of it on here somewhere |
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| 2871 isn't withdrawn cos i got on 2871 on the 30 when i was going into Solihull from Acocks Green and 2871 is another of my favourite metros at AG |
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3113 (WN) on a rare working of peak service 568. Wolverhampton Bus Station
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Even seeing the route is rare! Wooo! |
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preserved 6832, SDA 832S, the second of the prototype Metrobuses
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| COOL, my local Travel West Midlands/Coventry route! |
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2915 with Private Charter branding Perry Barr depot, photo by D.Sanders
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| Its in perfect condition! |
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AG 2452 Acocks Green village. © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Its about time two great photographers combine their excellent work. I remember looking through all of these images from Howard Lanes website in 2003. |
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AG 2455 Solihull. © Howard Lane
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| The Good Old Days, okay 2003. Just before the 72 was converted into Volvo B7TL's. Ahh, the new arrivals of the Tridents when they were so clean. |
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2463 Broken down in Solihull. © Howard Lane
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| Good Old Grey/Silver Livery |
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| The metro in front of 2463 is 2813 |
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BC 2472 Solihull © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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WN 2500 Wolverhampton bus station. © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Strange i have no recolection of this been at pl. |
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| It was at WN fro some time, and towards the end it produced a deafening humm, which could be heard throughout the bus! |
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BC 2554 Solihull © Howard Lane
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| 2554 was my favourite metro at BC and i live on this route |
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AG 2563 Works on route 72, prior to the introduction of Geminis. © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I wish AG kept 2511 & 2563 in service |
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2615 in Solihull operating for Birmingham Central © Howard Lane
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| Has the old grey livery like the 2886 |
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2671 Lichfield street, Wolverhampton © Howard Lane
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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| That Is a great photo of 2671 |
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AG 2677 Solihull town centre © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I heard 2677 went with a private buyer |
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BC 2748 turns into Coventry road © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 2748 should read 60 City Centre at this point not 57 |
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2941 On a private hire outing in Blackpool, shows the Timesaver livery © Les Simpson
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| OooooO lovely pic by Les. Where was this? |
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| Okay thanks for letting me know |
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| This was at Blackpool! I love Blackpool! |
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| Hi I think you should have put a picture of 2941 next to a 1934/5/7 tram or one of the buses possibly an ECW Olympian although they are just slightly older! |
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| Hi all yes I was one this bus 2941 on the day it was took my mum and my family are on this bus my mum is sitting above the timesaver logo with the blonde hair and nan and grandad are at the back |
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| I notice that this bus carries the old MCW badge even though the vehicle was delivered in November 1986, by which time the new badge would have been in use for a year or so. |
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2162 Carrying an overall advert for British Telecom, Coventry © Les Simpson
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| Interesting to note that this Metrobus has a WM logo on the front radiator where an MCW badge would normally be. |
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| Well spotted Des, as i had not noticed that before ! I have got some photo's of this Bus being painted in this Yellow livery, at Harnall Lane Garage Paint Shop in Coventry and an MCW Badge that i have got here, was given to me by one of the Painter's from this Garage. Why i mention this is, because the MCW Badge i was given, has got some Yellow paint around the edge of it and so i was right all along, in thinking that it came off 2162 !!! |
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BC 2781 Pershore street, Birmingham.© Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| It's nice seeing these Metrobuses on the 45 and 47! |
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2818 Wolverhampton bus station © Howard Lane
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| I've never seen a metrobus on the 501 before!! And not one as old as 2818 (apart frm 2779) or even in the grey livery! |
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| The 501 used to be 100% Metrobus until 2004, being one of the first casualties of the new Transbus Trident 2's. Metrobuses still work as fill ins on the 501, although not as old as this!!! Unless of course you are lucky enought to find 2779 on it. |
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| why was this bus scrapped |
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| for a while a group of ten Metrobuses [3100-3110, skipping 3107] was semi dedicated to the 501. they were fitted with transponders to change the traffic lights at the bottom of the Rock in their favour so they didn't have to tackle it from a standing start. 2818 would have struggled a bit, methinks. |
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Withdrawn WN 3116 Northway, Sedgley
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 3116 made a rare appearance on the 126 today. Seen along Broad Street, behind 4077 x |
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| Is this still in store at WN? |
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WB 2679 Tat Bank crossroads
Liveries - Final Livery |
| [#8770648] |
2008-09-12 15:35:34 |
Left by charlie L B (#1225941) |
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| Forgive me if im wrong but im sure this bus is sitting in the Coventry uni building on stoney stanton road (where they do car body work and bus building courses), been trying to get the fleet number for a while, saw it again today and im sure its 2679....anyone else confirm this?? |
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YW 2758 Priory road, Shirley.
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Yes I thought 2758 was at LH |
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2691 Liverpool street garage prior to the application of Pershore Road branding. Photo by les
Liveries - Overall Adverts |
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| What branding is 2526 branded for behind? |
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| Orange would suggest it was for the 103 route when both the 101 and 103 routes were labelled as 'centrebuses' |
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| The 103 was originally branded the Brindleyplace Shuttle not centrebus. It was where the logo is now on the sides of the bus |
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| Oh ok. So was Brindleyplace Shuttle on the white blind as well as I remember the 103 had these under the top destination blind? The 101 had the white blind too (saying Centrebus) so thats where I may have been mistaken. |
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| I have a picture of 2745 in the Brindleyplace shuttle routebranding which says in the bottom blind centrelink so you half right with centrebus lol. I can send a copy in to twmphotopics if you |
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| I have a picture of 2745 in the Brindleyplace shuttle routebranding which says in the bottom blind centrelink so you half right with centrebus lol. I can send a copy in to twmphotopics if you |
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| Note 2487 far right, which was one of quite a few swopped from LH for BCs Metros with videos due to high crime in Chelmsley wood area. The others were 2488 2578, 2580, 2583, 2586, 2588 and 2589. The BC metros were 2555, 2558, 2571, 2800, 2802, 2803, 2883 all with videos |
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3014 (PB) Makes an appearnce on the 82, whilst on loan to (WB), Stephenson street
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| was this picture taken today (Sun 23 July 2006)?
how long is it on loan to west bromwich for?
are there any more of these on loan aswell? |
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| It was taken on Sat 22nd July. Yes others were in use. 3062 was operating on the 82, and 2909 operated on route 404. |
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| sorry that was route 450, not 404 |
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| I dont know about the others on loan to WB from PB, but the 2903, 2995, 3014, 3051 was on the 451 today (24 July 2006) |
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| Today, on the 451 was the 2903, 3014, 3051 and 3062. |
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| There were loads today from PB on the 451.
2903, 2909, 2975, 2995, 3014, 3051 and 3062.
Was surprised to see another addition to the loan to PB. Got pics of 2903, 2909, 2995, 3014, 3051 and 3062. I saw the 2975 at the Scott Arms but a lorry blocked the view =( |
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| So the 3021 and 2779 have joined the mix of metros at WB. |
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| No 3021 is at PB whilst 2779 is now at WN |
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| Yes, but at the time they were at WB last summer |
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| I was at Walsall Garage having a ride around In Preserved 2743 and saw3014 I aked one of the workers there he said she has been here for a while out of use |
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2731 Alcester road, Moseley, when at YW
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| used to get on this bus on the 35 route as regular as clockwork, it produce very irregular ticking noises! |
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BC 2867 Moor street queensway. This vehicle formerly carried the Coventry heritage livery. © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Still has life at TWM, it's wheels are at PB along with 2651's! |
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A line-up of Hawkes Metrobuses
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| The one in the middle is the fantastic 2924. Great bus |
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ex 2808 with Harpurs. Derby
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| 2808 is now scrapped but 2809, seen next to 2808 in this photo is still going :) |
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3021 (PB) Seen whilst on loan to (WB), working on the 82
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Nice catch, was on the 451 today (31/07) |
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2596 and ex A102WVP, pass on Station Street.
Odds and Ends |
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| I remember the 35 branding on this bus. Shame it's gone:( |
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| The TRAVEL de COURCEY metro bus is ex 2962! |
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2995 (PB) Making an appearance on the 129, whilst on loan to (WB). Hill Street
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
| [#8669720] |
2007-08-07 12:23:31 |
Left by 2995 Blackheath (#0) |
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| When a bus is on loan to a different garage, it doesnt usually have the blinds. Unless what ever garage the bus is operated by origianally operate a service to a destination whatever its loaned to. Therefore, if 2995 is run by (PB), and is on loan to (WB), does (PB) operate a service that goes to Blackheath, which is a destination operated by (WB)? (Confusing!!) NB = This would only apply to rollerz, inc. Volvos, metroes and B7 Presidents |
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| PB and HY blinds were identical, Blackheath is on the blind as HY used to run the 128/9. |
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Withdrawn 2661 Works on the 87 during the last few days of Metro operation. Burnt Tree Island
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| Some Gemini's have been working on these today, first sights of the 4705, 4712 and 4714. |
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Withdrawn and accident damaged 9263, at Miller Street.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I think that driver failed his test! |
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| GOOD GOD. DEFO WRITE OFF I TAKE IT? |
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| Yes, this bus has now been sold for scrap |
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TWM Leyland Lynx trainer 9261, Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Isn't that a Volvo B6LE parked on the left of the picture |
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Now scrapped 2730, Cannibalised at Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| And what was wrong with 2730 that caused its withdrawal? |
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Now scrapped 2911 prior to its journey to PVS Barnsley, for scrap
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Very upsetting, this was one of my faveourites |
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| almost gone :( my favourite DP metrobus. Goodbye! |
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| bus 2911 - R.I.P :) :'( LOOK AT IT:( |
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| How very sad indeed. One of my favourites too. Use to operate regularly on the old 966 and 951 routes in Walsall |
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| Yes it was. I remember seeing this on the 396, 966, 951 and 996. Look at the state of it now, isn't it sad. Makes you wanna cry :'( |
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| :(. Should be rebuilt :(
Don't know why it was scrapped. There was nothing wrong with it before it was cannabalised at Miller Street. :(
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| 2911 was rotten u/s floor.Hence why it was parted out. |
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| Lets put it back together. |
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2971, was the final Tracline vehicle. Seen climbing Spring Hill
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| why was the digital destination removed? |
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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
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| $#!# that's nearly it for metro's at WB now, gonna miss hearing them pull out and cane it up the hill like they've done since before I was even here. Used to get the 128 from like 94 onwards on these! |
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PB 2995 seen in Sutton Coldfield on the 451, whilst on loan to WB
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Nice pic, just saw it, ermmm saw this one on the 886 today. looked weird |
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| Is the 886 a school route? |
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| Yes, the 886 is a school route. |
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| Oooh looks popular. saw 2617 on the 886 |
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| Has this bus spent all of its life at PB |
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PB 2913 Corporation street © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| When was 2913 sold to Huggins and Simmons, and was 2916 sold at the same time or later ? |
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| 2916 was sold latter to that operator which have also got 2084 as a source of spares |
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| No, I believe 2916 was sold first, in 2003 whilst the 2913 was sold later, either late 2004 or early 2005 |
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| Sorry I didn't realise 2916 was sold to another operator in 2003 before going to Huggins and Simmons in 2006. 2913 was sold to Huggins and Simmons in 2005 |
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| This bus was in an episode of Brum , Brum and the Little Drummer Boy.
It said in the credits it was from Washwood Heath, was it? |
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| 2913 was new to Birmingham Central in 1986. It was transferred to Lea Hall garage in 1992 and then to Perry Barr garage in early 1999 |
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BC 2960 Coventry Road © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| As i saw on Howard Lane's site a couple of years ago, this brings back the good old days of the 900. |
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| Yes its a shame i love this metrobus |
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| VERY dissapointed wasnt this the last DP Metrobus in the TWM fleet :( |
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| Why was this bus scrapped? |
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| Another victim of chassis rot, 2960 was scrapped in August 2004 |
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| Hello there. Please can this bus be unscrapped and reinstated on the 900 route. |
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| Yes but if you tried it would mean dismantling another bus with 2960s parts! |
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| Some confusion over the 2960. It appears it wasn't scrapped due to chassis rot. It was sold to Southern Transit in Brighton in 2003 but was scrapped in 2004 after someone set it on fire |
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WA 2993 Wolverhampton bus station. © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| West Midlands' 1000th Metrobus. |
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| Also the star of an episode of the childrens series 'Brum' http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=M38x-kFtRKU |
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WN 3006 Darlington street, Wolverhampton © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Known as the peter king sh.. box at wolvo. |
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WN 3038 Wolverhampton bus station © Howard Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Is 3038 still with TWM and if so what garage is it allocated to? What service would the Solo on the right be working on? |
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| 3038 is no longer with us sadly. The Solo is probably on the 500 Centrebus service. |
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| This was probably one of the best metrobuses at WN, shame its gone. Is it scrapped or with a new operator? |
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| Not sure where it is now but according to a fleetlist book I have it went to Stafford Bus centre Cotes Heath in 2004 |
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2705 (WB) puts in a rare appearance on a peak working of route 404A in Oldbury
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Well at least it was sufficient! |
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2932 with Private Charter brandingOn the Alton Towers service, Wolverhampton
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| At last, you caught it!
Collection complete! |
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2721 (YW) and 3041 (AG) demonstrate the difference between the rear end of the Mark2 and the Mark2A designs.
Odds and Ends |
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| So the MKIIA comes with graffiti windows!!!??? |
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| No, the graffiti costs extra!!!!!!!! |
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| Sad, but true. I think the windows are ugly on the mkiia! |
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| actually the bottom window looks attractive |
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WA 2920 Works a peak time diagram on the 951. New Town Row
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Lovely, just like the old days! Soon the 2920 is withdrawing from service, i hope i get it as the 951 before that happens. |
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| Was one of the later DP metros in Walsall to go out of service for conversion to low floor. Out of service between early November 1997 and beginning of April 1998 for low floor conversion. All DP metros in Walsall spent approx 3-4 months out of service between Dec 1996 and August 1998 for the conversion. 2930 was first with 2946 last. Both are now scrapped |
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2933, D933 NDA (WA) Filling in for a Volvo B7 on the 51. New Town Row
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Forget the 51, what about the 997B, seen today (18/03) down ASDA Queslett. Rather full too. |
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| Yep! Usually its an S-reg WA Volvo B6LE's, I assumed it would be a double-decker as the 997 is, and especially when it's full. So in a sense it is, if you like, 'O.K.', to use a double decker or metro for example on the 997B. By the way where is Queslett? |
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| Saw this one yesterday on the 394. Looking good |
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| I was on this 31/12/07 on route 366 this bus retains its 4 speed gearbox and so does 2949 :D |
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| Its Withdrawn Ladies and Gentlemen!
Broken Chassis! |
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| MMMM not quite she's up north I think for spare's with an oporator |
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2975 Showing the original livery applied to the later deliveries of Metrobuses. Poto by Les
Liveries - WMT Silver/Grey |
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| Incidentally, this was the first Metrobus new to West Midlands Travel (June 1988) since the Timesaver vehicles a year and a half before, and indeed the livery was derived from the Timesavers. |
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ex 3031 now with Citysightseeing, Cardiff
Subsequent Owners - MK2A |
| [#8915596] |
2010-05-10 22:17:10 |
Left by alex gauden (#1258340) |
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| is this bus still in sirvice with city sightseeing ? |
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YW 2837 Fills in for a Volvo B10B on the 12
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I saw this on the 49 in Solihull while i was waiting for a 30 bus |
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| I saw 2837 today (20/02/08) on ther number 4 |
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2612 Seen heading a lineup of vehicles donated to the Tsunami appeal. © David Cole
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| That pink branded bus could be 2749 |
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| Yes it is, 2749 was the only pink 'The One' bus to be donated to the Tsunami appeal. Does anyone know if it is still in the livery now with the tsunami appeal? |
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G107FJW, Ordered by WMT, but never operated for them due to its late delivery © David Cole
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| Whats that other metrobus at the back on the right, looks familular |
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| Back on the right - First Manchester ex Strahclyde Metrobus |
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| i thought the reason WMT never operated 3107 was because United Bus bought it while it was still being built, as they'd just bought the Metrobus design [which they transformed into the DAF DB250/Optare Spectra]. |
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| 3107 (how did it end up with a roof from a Mk I?) was exported to Sri Lanka in 2005 folowing the Boxing Day tsunami. |
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| Capitial city bus changed the dome.They just loved messing. |
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ex TWM 2560, now with the Tsunami appeal in Sri Lanka. Photo © Matt Giles/Sheffield Omnibus Enthusiasts Society
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| It's still got the "Busmaster Accepted" sticker in the window. I think Sri Lanka's a bit out of range to be part of the Bustmaster (or nbus as its now called!) scheme! ;-) |
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TWM Mercedes Benz/Marshall C16 240, P240 EJW. West Bromwich
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| When the 42C came into action for the 1st time i can remember these operating the route for the first few months but then the route was converted to Optare Solo Operation |
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XS 2504 seen whilst in store at Miller Street © David Cole
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| theyre treating it like its got asbestos on board :( |
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2855 Showing 35 routebranding. © David Cole
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Aww AHA! Another metro that used to carry route 35 branding! The other being 2596 except they are removed but the bus is still in service. |
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| Yes! Can someone tell me which metrobuses carried 35 branding? |
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| I think 2596 and 2855 were the only two metrobuses to carry route 35 branding |
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Alexander bodied Volvo Ailsa, seen whilst on loan from Strathclyde, Oldbury.1981. Photo by Steve
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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| Was the West Midlands garage at Oldbury the same one that Midland Red used to use or were there 2 different garages in Oldbury. |
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| I believe they were 1 & the same before it closed |
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Ex 4235 Seen at TWM Miller Street, Aston is ex WMPTE Daimler Fleetline/MCW YOX 235K, ex WMPTE 4235
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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| 2953 is the DP metro next to this bus. What a real shame 2953 isn't still going |
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| why is 4235 doing at miller street, aston. |
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PB 3009 Operating on the 196, which covers part of the former 996. Four Oaks
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| any ideas who bought 3009? |
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| Yes Sold to Wardle Transport 1/2/08 has brought her |
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TWM Leyland Lynx 1216, G216 EOG (YW)
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| However, remaining Lynxes will be going to WA shortly, possibly for use on the 331, 340 and 341. |
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| The six lynxes transfered to WA are 1080, 1084, 1085, 1216, 1236 and 1290 and they have been seen mainly on the 351 but also on the 339 and 951 and 951A |
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| The Lynxes are for the 351 and one working of the 377, but quite right, they have escaped onto other routes, such as the 328/9, 331, 333, 339, 370/A, 393-6 and even the 529! More photos of these to come! |
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| 1312 has also joined WA. It operated the 351 on it's first day of service, the 19th June |
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Tanat Valley 266, ex TWM Leyland Lynx 1166, G166 EOG. Shrewsbury
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| this bus is located in wales ive been to where they repair thier vehicles |
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2927 with Private Charter branding Seen picking up a school party. Stephenson Street. Photo by Andy
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| I liked 2927 the most of the private charter vehicles, and it was a shame it wasn't based at Walsall |
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| Yeah I think she has been sold to a company called Gone |
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A Lineup of Metrobuses seen at Walsall garage
Odds and Ends |
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| Note the 3rd metro from the left has an all-over rear advert whilst the 9th from the right is the only MK2a in the pic! Great pic! |
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| Also the 4th from the right to the right of the rear-advert is an MK2a and notice 2949 on the far right and grey liveried 2886 4th from right |
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| cqn somebody tell me what routes and which fleet numbers there are for each one please |
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2617 left Coventry in 2007, and spent time at WN an PB before being sold
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| This photo has now hepled to break the 100,000 hits barrier!!!
Enjoy the rest of the site!!!
Tom |
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| YAY!!!! WOO!! Sorry buts whats a hit i'm supporting the fact that its reached the 100, 000 hits barrier lol! |
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3054 (CV) and 2981 Pass in Ball Hill
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| 3981 is withdrawn now sadly and 3054 is next! |
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| First time in months rode on a metrobus, Banner lane - Walsgrave Hospital,now I find out it was 3054 on its last day in service. Sorry to see you go, hope its to pastures new. |
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| The grille is now on 2462 !!!! |
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BCT Daimler Fleetline, Enters Bearwood bus station, whilst carrying thee overall ad for Youngers Tartan Bitter © Les Simpson
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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The interior of protoype Metro 7007
Odds and Ends |
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| Very nice, i see this bus on some occasions when im out and about, do you own it ! |
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| Yeah, same here, did you have a ride on it then? |
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7007 Preseved Rolls-Royce powered Metrobus at witton
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| Are 2449, 2462, 2743, 2912, 2957, 6832 and 7007 going to be painted in these colours or red, white and blue livery |
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| GROUP VEHICLES TO BE REPAINTED - 2462 WILL BE IN BLUE & CREAM WMT LIVERY. 2743 WILL RETAIN ITS CURRENT STYLE BUT CHANGE THE WHITE TO SILVER ALSO AS WMT LIVERY. 2957 WILL GO IN FRENCH BLUE LIVERY 'TIMESAVER' (THAT’S THE PLAN AT THE MOMENT). |
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| Are they going to be operating routes around Birmingham or will they be with preservationists |
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| No they won't be In service they only will be attending bus shows and rallies unless someone buys one of then and takes it out of preservation and puts it back into normal service |
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2999 (PB) Works on the Pershore road, whilst on loan to (BC). Cotteridge
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| What is that awful stain to the left opposite the TWM logo? Is it rust? |
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| That mark is fibre-glass. The bus has been repaired, and put back into service before this was painted over |
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2950, Is seen in Blackpool, when carryng the Timesaver livery
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Hi all again yes i am on this bus as well 2950 going to blackpool i am sitting upstairs infront of the staircase |
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Ex 2535, now with Thurmaston bus, Leicester
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| This bus is often used on Thurmaston Bus Loughborough Service B. |
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2978 (WN) Fills in for a Volvo B7 on the 529. When at WA
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| i suppose wa will have more buses because of running an extra service |
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| Running an extra service? |
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| Seen today, operating on the 451. Fitted with new WB blinds?? (does WA have via Scott Arms, Kingstanding and Pheasey on them) ?? Yesterday (03/09) was the 3069 and 3102, both showing the same via boards |
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| Yeh thats for the 451. The new X51 is out now |
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| Scott Arms is on WA blinds from when the 51 was metrobuses and so is Kingstanding is from the 376 |
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2552
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| 2552 & 2631 are now sold to Roberts Coaches |
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AG 2812 Highfield Road, Yardley Wood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| What has happened to 2812 because i have not seen it on the roads |
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| 2812 is currently allocated to Acocks Green Garage and was seen in Solihull on the 76 recently |
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| I saw 2812 yesterday (14/03/08) on the 72 in Solihull while i was waiting for a number 30 nice to see a metro on the 72 again |
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2921 with Private Charter branding Pershore Road, Cotteridge
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| This bus was in Sheffield today, carrying an all over mullerice advert and staff were giving out free samples |
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| I also seen 2921 in Coventry carrying the same advert and as you said the staff were giving out free samples good to see 2921 still going strong |
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2896 Seen in Coventry carrying the Early Metrobus livery, with later style logos
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| Would the C-FON registered Metrobuses (2887-2910) been the first to carry the MCW badge used until the company's closure in 1989? |
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| Yes I believe that they were the first to carry the smaller & deeper MCW sign your right |
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| 2885 was the first to receive the new mcw badge |
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PB 3011 Turns into Oxhill Road, Handsworth Wood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| What the h@** is a Peugeot 306 doing in this picture? How dare it taint an otherwise, excellent picture! |
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Now scrapped 2651 (WT) Spon End, Coventry
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| i havent seen this bus at wn at all for the park and ride |
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| so how come this bus never went to wn |
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| because WN mustn't of needed any more, this was withdrawn, taken apart then scrapped... |
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3123 (PB) is a long way from home filling in for a trident on the 560 near Bloxwich
Wolverhampton Xmas Park and Ride Metros |
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| Oh My! Wow! Wow! Wow! Theres the 3123, at WN.
Nice catch for one of my faveourite Metrobuses =) |
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| There's at least one Perry Barr Metrobus every day at the moment (apart from Sundays I presume), which stay for a day or so, then a different one the next day... so lots to look out for in Wolves at the moment. |
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| Nice, i want to go there, ill try my best to get up there. |
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| i remeber this metro at hartshill brand new they regulary used it on the 246 stourbridge to dudley i was always torn if 1525 was in for me to catch home |
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2624 left Coventry to end it's days at Walsall Garage in 2007
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| cool this bus will be on my route then the 394A going past my house In brownhills this Metrobus will be Walsall's older bus |
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Ex 2435, working with Bee Line. This was the final MK1 delivered to WMT. © Les Simpson
Subsequent Owners - MK1 |
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| does this bus still exist |
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PB 2959 Works on the 11, just prior to the withdrawl of Metros from the route. Bournville. (re-scan)
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Has 2959 ever worked on the 900? |
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| Yes 2959 did work on the 900 becuase i got on 2959 several times on the 900 before 2933, 2934, 2935 and 2936 and some other metro i can't number them but i did see a few more metros on the 900 i can remember 1 metro i got on on the 900 from Birmingham to Sheldon and that number metro was 2543 when the 900 was based at BC |
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| It sure did, got it a couple of times, with 2911, 2918, 2922, 2923, 2924, 2928, 2929, 2933, 2934, 2935, 2936, 2942, 2946, 2947, 2948, 2949, 2950, 2952, 2954, 2955, 2956, 2957, 2958 and the 2960. Loads of times I caught DP metros on the 900 detween 2001 and 2003. It was at Walsall garage, a few of the 951 and 952 journeys used branded 900 buses, i got the 2936 as the 951. Good times, which are missed. |
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Now scrapped 2622, shows the engine compartment, after the removal of the engine
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| This is a strange question, but where would you think the gearbox is possitioned on those things? Or was it already been taken out with the engine, though I doubt it. This question has always been puzzzling me everytime I see the MCW's on road. |
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| Gearbox is mounted on the Right on the engine, More or less where the dark area is, Removed here though with the engine. |
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| Aha yes, I see. I've just compared other photos to this one and it is plain as day. I guess the reason why I asked this question is because of the fact that when you remove the engine with the gearbox, the driveshaft linkage would be visible from here right? But look at it, it's so cluttered with bits and bobs. How can this thing run so smoothly with all those things in the way of it? Complicated things are they???? |
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| is the gearbox connected directly to the engine,doesn't it go through an angle-drive with the gearbox at 90 degrees to the power plant? |
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Now scrapped 2621, 2622 and 2623 in the process of being cannibalised
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I wonder what were the chances of a consecutive numerical run of three stood in line being stripped....
Horrible book-end of when they would've been finished side by side a couple of miles away at Washwood Heath... |
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Now scrapped 3039 heavily cannibalised, awaits its journey to PVS Barnsley.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| probably due to new arrivals, which is cruel for the metroes |
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2792 was new to WA, later withdrawn and sold, and is now on loan to TWM
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| This must be in store. Seen on the 55 today (07/07/07) unlucky i didnt get a picture though. |
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| Ths is because 2792 has been loaned to LH garage. |
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| Why would it be stored then if you say it on the 55? |
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| LH have alot of new single deckers? |
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Now sold 2920, when in store. The vehicle is currently under conversion to a Stage Bus
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| IF YOU LOOK ON WWW.THESTAGEBUS.COM AND LOOK AT THE DESTINATION AS IT'S BEING CONVERTED IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME DISPLAY HERE WITH ALL THE RANDOM NUMBERS AND 'BLOXWICH' IT HASN'T CHANGED AND THIS MUST HAVE BEEN BEFORE BEING SOLD FANCY HAVING TWO GALLARIES WITH THE SAME DISPLAY! |
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3029 Shows the rear and profile of the Mk2A Metrobus.
Odds and Ends |
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| To my knowledge the first Mk IIa Metrobuses were the 29 leased to London Buses' Harrow Buses unit in late 1987 and early 1988. |
| [#8871671] |
2009-11-03 15:41:29 |
Left by Gareth Jones (#1250307) |
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| Thought Londons Harrow metros were standard Mk2's. They had the larger Mk2 rear window, not the smaller Mk2a version. |
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Withdrawn 2775, 2914, 3025 and unidentified Leyland Lynx await their fate.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| The bus was involved in a front collision and was considered a write-off |
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| how when where what route? |
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| The Lynx must be 1212, look at the fleet number 12-- then look at the reg closely G-12 EOG |
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Driver Trainer 9153 N153 BOF.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I remember this metrorider coming into service at Merry Hill Minis before it became Travel Merry Hill it was one of a batch of 3 they brought to replace those awful carlyle bodied ldv minis. |
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1155 when in store at Miller Street. This vehicle is now being used for spares with K&J Travel. York
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| This is sad seeing them like this:( |
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| yes. i think they should be reinstated at WA |
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2998 Approaches Erdington on route 28. Metrobuses are soon to be withdrawn from this route.
Farewell to Route 28 Metrobuses |
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| only to be reintroduced two years alter |
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Ex 2493, now with McColls, Balloch
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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Ex 2686, now with McColls, Balloch.
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| This Metrobus was a testbed for guide wheels ahead of the delivery of the fourteen Tracline 65 vehicles. |
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| Her sister 2685 Is new preserved |
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| This vehicle is preserved by myself since june 08.currently under restoration.hope to repaint back to original livery.kept in Blackburn and kept with my 4 other preserved buses. |
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Ex 2947, now with McColls, Balloch
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| A little more than a wash i think |
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| *NEWS UPDATE* This bus is still in service with McColls, seen in 2008 with new coat of paint! |
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Ex 2867, now with mccolls
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| not in good condition is it? |
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| Tell me a Mccolls bus that is |
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2900 (AG) Filling in for a Volvo B7 on the 37
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Metrobuses may be common on the 31 and 37 in the final week of double deck operation maybe because the B7's are being re-painted to Travel Coventry livery, that is if they are going there. |
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| Well, that was unpredicted, the new single deckers have started operation. |
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| Metrobuses are still out on the 31 as fill ins, still occasionally on the 37 alongside Outer Circle branded Geminis from time to time... |
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| Why would they use Outer Circle geminis when they got 11's to do? They should use some of the unbranded batch, 4652 - 4657 |
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| The unbranded Geminis are actually used quite regularly pn the 37 |
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| Along with the 1, 31 and 192.104. I suppose they could be used on the 72 |
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| Sorry that should have been 192/194 the 104 is operated by PB! |
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Withdrawn Private hire Metrobuses, now in store in the Tram shed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Its a shame these had to go. |
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| Yes, hopefully they will come back and operate for the Summer of 2007. It's sad seeing them like this. |
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| has 912 been sold for preservation can anbody tell? |
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| Yes 2912 has been sold for preservation |
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| Thought so, saw the 2912 pass my house not long ago. Glad it is in preservation |
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| Where is it then ? What does it mean in preservation? |
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| It's now being restored at the BaMMOT museum, Wythall |
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| Does that mean she will be restored to Timesaver livery? also is 2743 been preserved |
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Now preserved WMPTE Fleetline 6898
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
| [#8751838] |
2008-06-24 14:01:30 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Great buses, which looked better in the blue and cream livery (and red stripe livery at the end) and like the Metro's & Lynx's of today - withdrawn far too early. Happy memories as a kid sliding from one side of the bus to the other on the rear seat on the upper deck when the bus was turning, which on m ost of the Fleetlines (certainly at Hartshill) were wood, which was presumably to stop the idiots keep slashing the vinyl material of the seat! |
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| This is a credit to you mr walcott, well done. |
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| I really liked Fleetlines, and I remember a great ride on 6898 on the final Fleetline day back in 1997. It was sad to see them go but ... they'd had their day. Great to see 6898 looking so good here. |
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| Peter, glad you enjoyed the ride on the last day, as it was a pleasure to drive it on the last day!! |
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WMPTE BristolVR/MCW 4368. Photo by Steve
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| The bodywork on this and the other 199 WMPTE Bristol VRs was by MCW, not Park Royal. |
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Now Sold 2885 (WT) When in store at Miller Street depot
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2008-04-13 15:39:19 |
Left by Alistair Rigley (#1150425) |
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| How do you get in the tram shed |
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Ex 2970, now in preservation © David Cole
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| When you say 2970 is now in preservation does it mean it's going to be painted in TWM Colours or Travel Coventry or with another company |
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| 2970 is going to be preserved back into its original livery as a tracline 65 bus I believe complete with guide wheels & back as her original fleet number of 8110 as well. They were hoping to put back its original rear window configuration but will not be able to as I think it will be too much work involved to do this. It is at the walsall paintworks having her body panels sorted & then will be eventually repainted in the silver & black livery |
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| Aston Manor wanted something unique like a MKIIA Metrobus but instead had 2970 because of the digital display and the guided wheels Aston had to pay to get 2970 cant understand why she was not donated to the museum |
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Ex 2918, now used as an advertising vehicle with 02 Mobile. Photo by Andy
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| this bus is in france and has been converted to open top for this years rugby games! |
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| Whats the future for it now that there is no more rugby games? |
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Ex 2649, when with Stagecoach Yorkshire. Photo by Rob
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| Did this bus ever carry The One branding, as I know 2549/749/849 did |
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| 2649 did carry The One Branding cos i saw it in Acocks Green when it was with TWM at AG |
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2939, the only open top Metrobus, when in store in the Tram Shed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Is the rumour true that 2939 is going to Oxford where I believe 2915,2921,2927 and 2932 went? I would love to see 2939 back in Walsall on the 366 just like the good old days!! |
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| Yeh on an open topper or the X51 to brum on a new route |
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Not much interest is taken in late model Metrobuses, especially G-registered examples, and thus not many photos. However, this high vantage point in Bilston makes TWM 3114, G114 FJW all the more interesting
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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2010-06-24 10:39:55 |
Left by Gareth Jones (#1250307) |
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| Dont know why lack of interest. I always thought that they were just that little bit mysterious, operating in far away places like Wolverhampton, while us Brummies had to make do with the numerous GOGs, POGs and BOKs. Would love to see a preserved G-FJW |
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3023 on the 28 in Kingstanding When at (PB)
Farewell to Route 28 Metrobuses |
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| On Route 51 today, (12/03). Window got smashed (by a bullet of some kind) going through Newtown. Scared me man! |
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LH 2558 Pauses at Beaufort Park, Ward End
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Two questions: (1) Why does 2558 say 'via Ch. Wood' when that is where its come from on route 55 and (2) If LH are short of buses why are they withdrawing them like 2531/58 and then sending buses from other garages like 2596 from YW to it |
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| 2558 is actually heading to Chelmsley Wood here. Maybe the driver couldn't be bothered to scroll through, so put both ends of the route in the destination. |
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Now Sold 2980 (WT) Working on route 19, The Butts
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| DO WE KNOW WHO THE NEW OWNER IS? |
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| I saw this bus and a number of other Metrobuses being driven down the M6 today, Travel Coventry was sprayed out. Same with the others. A seperate one was on the back of a PVS Truck about an hour before the ones being driven. Looks like a good clearout at Miller Street today :-( |
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3011 Pauses at Scott Arms, whilst working on the final week of Metrobuses, on the 28
Farewell to Route 28 Metrobuses |
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| 3011 is my favourite MKIIA at PB |
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PB 3013 Operating on the 28 during the final week of Metrobus operation, Chester Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Shame its being cannibalised at PB's depot!!!!!!!! |
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Withdrawn 3064 (CV) Seen in Canley, working on full route 12 to Leamington Spa. Metros do not usually operate on the full route.
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| I've heard that 3064 is next to go to Miller Street and 3055 is to follow |
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| THi swas going along the aston expressway towards miller street today with 00 on the blinds =[ |
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PB 3045 seen on the 28 near Erdington
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 3045 is now in store at Miller St |
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3035 seen just before the 28 conversion to single deck. Erdington
Farewell to Route 28 Metrobuses |
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| i think some of the drivers are finding it difficult to drive the Volvo B10Bs as they cant get used to them. Its only an opinion :] |
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| I want the metrobuses bk. i dont like the B10s |
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TWM 3017, F317 XOF, fills in for the usual Volvo B7 on the 91E and is seen from Asterias Cafe in Birmingham
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| I thought the 91E was full metrobus operation |
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2674 Working on route 18, climbs Parson's Hill. Now at AG Garage
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| I got on 2674 today (08/03/08) on the 30 going into Solihull |
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AG 2816 Working on route 76, Marshall Lake Road.
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I've heard rumors that the 32 is going to get new buses but i hope they do not withdraw the metros |
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| Has anybody seen 2816 lately? |
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| Goodbye 2816 i will miss you loads |
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YW 2824 Pulling onto Pershore Road, Cotteridge
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| What happened to 2824 cos i have not seen it about lately |
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| 2824 was working the 18 yesterday (Sat 25/07/09), along with 2710, 2753, 2811, 2823, 2854 & 3019. 2721 was on the 12. Only 2727 not seen. |
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| Saw 2824 working on the 6 in Solihull today |
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YW 2857 Working on route 18, passes Kings Norton Fire Station
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Today i saw this bus working on the number 6 |
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| and on the 26th of Jan i saw it on the 69 |
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| Has anybody seen 2823, 2824, 2857, 2866 and 2894 lately? |
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| 2823 was on the 18 in Northfield yesterday |
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2534
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| wheres this been operating lately and what dates can someone tel me please |
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WN 3117 Working on route 512 in Warstones
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| saw this on tow but unusually suspended from the rear on cannock road near park lane on 26-11-08 |
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| At Miller Street, 30-08-09 |
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WB 2909 Crosses City Road, on route 129.
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| The 451 also had its last metrobus day on Saturday too, this was on it. |
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Withdrawn WN 3100 Working on route 256, Bridgnorth Road, Himley
Liveries - Final Livery |
| [#8840482] |
2009-06-29 02:49:11 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| The 256 is the place to see a Metrobus!Its a hellfire route. |
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| has a decision been made about these buses if they are going to new owners or going for scarp |
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2695 transferred to WA with the 51 operation from PB, and was sold for scrap in 2007
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| This bus is now sadly withdrawn from WA
It's got a broken chassis!
R.I.P 2695 i will miss you!
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| Yes it's a shame really, I didn't know it had a broken chassis |
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| Looks like she Is In difficulty or Is the pic taken from a low level |
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| This pic was taken from a low level |
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WB 2696 Operating on route 129 in Rowley Regis
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| am i correct in thinking that this bus is emerging from Bell End? |
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Ex 2708, now with Centrebus, Leicester
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| Had this on the 7 at PB on a freezing January day and its heaters were broke. |
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1138 pauses at Ward End whilst working on route 98
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Where does, or if withdrawn, where DID the 98 go? (after Solihull) |
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| The 98 is now re-numbered 89, although still runs as virtually the same route. Mercedes 0405N's now operate on the route |
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| Is the 89 run by WB or LH\and does it go to somewhere like The Radleys? Which garage was it operated by when it was the 98? I never knew it went Solihull. Is it EXACTLY the same route? Interesting. Saw a Mercedes 0405N on it, but it only had 89 on it, no writing:( |
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| the 89 is at lh i think it goes to erdinghton through meadway and somewhere else |
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| Yes its operated by LH but it goes to The Radleys it doesnt go anywhere near Erdington! |
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| i think twm should put all of these buses back in service as there is a bus shortage |
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| I agree with you they should put all the Lynx's back in service i think AG could do with a few of these to help operate route 41 and the special 09:38am 41E from Lyndon Road, Melton Ave to Solihull Station because this journey is normally operated by a metro because this is not an easy access journey but for some reason this journey operated by an Eclipse Gemini's this isn't right they should re-instate 2 or 3 Lynx's at AG to help work this particular journey |
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1154 in the short lived 'Saver Bus' livery. Metrobuses now operate on this route
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| The 'Saver Bus' livery wasn't short-lived! The metrobuses do turn up on this route, with 3026, 3043, 3044, 3050 and 3082 although 3026 and 3044 are withdrawn. No lynxes turn up on it now but some of them stored at Miller Street still carry it! Unless you mean it was short lived on 1154! |
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| 3026 and 3044 have now been withdrawn and scrapped respectively. Only 3043, 3050 and 3082 carry this livery |
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| Yeh why were they scrapped? |
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| Either Chassis Rot or Replacement or Crash or Fire |
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1181 in the low floor livery, without route-branding
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| So 1181 is a low floor bus? |
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| No... 1181 is not a low floor bus...Most lynxes were painted in the low floor livery during the latter stages of their lifespans most of which can be seen in the WA garage from which they operate from |
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1195 filling in for a Mercedes 0405N on route 14A
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Nice to see a lynx to replace something! |
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1290 filling in for a Metrobus on route 18
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| What a lovely pciture. The sun beating down on 1290 and two bus stops right over a hill. I thought the 18 was operated by Lynxes. Where was this pic taken? |
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| The 18 is normally a operated by Metrobuses. The Lynxes were occasionally used as fill-ins before they were transferred. |
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| Oh right! Disn't know the 18 was a metro route! Where is this? |
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| Looks like Northfield Station |
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| This maybe Kings Norton Station in Cotteridge |
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| It's Pershore Road South, Kings Norton Station, you can see it on the nearest bus stop just. |
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Now scrapped 1262 with dual-purpose seating, when in the Driver Training fleet
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| What exactly does Dual Purpose mean? |
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| The bus has high-back seats, and would be suitable for longer distance services. |
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| Oh yeh course! I remember now! Hence the metroes were used on the 900 and 351 which I say is long distance! Well a DP Metro in that case anyway. So what long-distance routes have the DP Lynxes been used on? And also why does it need to have high-seats? Is it to like tell the difference betweena normal and DP metro or for passengers to feel comfortable!?! I knew about the high-seats as it said but I didn't know what DP meant EXACTLY!!!! |
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| My grandad was a bus driver for years and he sez DP does mean the buses had high seats but had a bigger engine even the Lynexs had a biger engne but now the last of the Timesaver Metros have got a smaller engine now they have been took of the 966 route and 952 951 |
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| So someone crashed it or broke into it? |
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| it has no body panels and a broken window |
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1232, when operating for LH, on route 14A
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Why is there a black line going right through the destination blind? And hasn't 1232 been with LH all it's life. Where was this pciture taken, it looks familiar to the 51? |
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| This photo is at Priory Queensway, the same way that the 51 leaves Brum. The black line is the divide between 2 separate blinds. The top blind shows the final destination, and the lower blind shows the Via points |
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| No I know that but it is going vertically through:s |
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1290 waits at Shirley Station, with 'Route 27' branding partially removed
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Any chance there will be new Lynx pictures on this site. |
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| Sorry, left the comment on the wrong pic, Lynx photos will be addes soon as I know have taken some in use at Walsall. Tom |
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1080 Filling in for the usual Metrobus on route 18. Cotteridge
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Any ideas of when these will start operation at WA? |
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| Well it's blanetantly obviously too late now lmao but I got a feeling they started at WA on 19/04 |
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Withdrawn 2945, 1299 and recently withdrawn 2599 awaiting their fate
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| typical for the 2945 to last be on service as the 951, the traditional way to go for any DP-metrobus. served for many good years, hopefully it will just go to new owners and not be scrapped. |
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A rear view of rather tatty TWM MCW Metrobus 2676, A676 UOE in Willenhall
Odds and Ends |
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| Been repainted.Though a upper rear ad has taken the paint off again |
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2888 (WA) Which previously carried Walsall Heritage livery, is seen on Bentley Lane
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Has 2888 inherited the grille from 2949 and vice versa? Saw her the other day with NXWM decals on, the same as what was on 2949. The last pictures of 2949 show the NXWM decals gone and replaced with TWM. The mind boggles :-) |
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WB 2910 The last Metrobus delivered to WMPTE, is seen approaching Smethwick on the 80
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| this bus is now withdrawn with accident damage |
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Ex 3048 now operates for Dunn Line © Robin Hadfield
Subsequent Owners - MK2A |
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| The bus beside 3048 is an East Lancs-bodied Volvo Citybus new to London & Country in 1990. |
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Withdrawn 2618 (WT) Passes St.Johns Church. Victoria Road
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| DO WE KNOW WHO HAS BOUGHT 2618? |
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| Not sure if anyone has, it was withdrawn due to a messed up gearbox & the fact that it wouldn't charge according to a Travel Coventry driver, it may end up scrapped... This was the longest serving Metro at the Coventry garage, 25 years service without transferring a single time! Probably a record out of the other Metros, not sure though. Live 2618! |
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2007 when operating from Selly Oak garage© David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| Does anyone have a photo of 2006? What happened to 2006 after it left twm because I remember it was one of the few Metros operated by Pensnett Garage. |
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| Looking through my pictures I have found 1 of 2006 in the background of another at what looks like either Park Lane or Cleveland road garage & also if you go on to this site west-midlands-buses.fpic.co.uk go onto forwer twm buses 2001 to 2275 & theres a list of whats happened to each bus in the series since withdrawal from service
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PB 2985 Working on PB's last Metrobus operated route. Ninevah Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Does anybody know where 2986 Is she Is a mystery to find to this day her werebouts are a mystery all I know Is that she was sold to Ensign 2003 or 04? |
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WA 3090 Working on route 367 through Longwood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Why has the 3090 been withdrawn? |
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| apparently its because its chassis or sumin is rotting |
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2849 Was the final Metrobus to carry route branding. College Road. Now de-branded
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| I was hoping 2849 will return to AG |
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| Well good news. 2849 is to be re-instated to AG! Whether or not it will be in route 1 branding I don't know but I hope to see it soon! xx |
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| Good News people 2849 is now back on the roads i seen 2849 in Solihull operating route 30 |
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| But it has lost its route 1 branding |
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Withdrawn 271, R271 XDA. Stored in the Tram shed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| was there a tram service here then many many years ago? |
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| Yes they went to Walsall Wolverhampton Bristol Road and many more |
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A selection of parts removed from Metrobuses
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I WANNA KEEP THE TOP DECK WINDOW!!! CAN I BUY IT!! WHICH METRO IS IT FROM!?!? |
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| Think you will find it.s called a dome. |
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Detail view of the accident damage on 3029
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| oooooooooooo yes it did i was right. was this at PB? |
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| I LIKE THE CURVY FLEET NUMBER |
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| how did this happen to one of the finest metrobuses? |
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| Driver Error most probably |
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| driverz normaly driv bad on da 65, shud stop da route |
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| The route should not be stopped. The drivers should be sacked |
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| This could have been repaired! |
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| Minor damage. Could have been repaired
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Now scrapped 2555, with many parts removed.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| This was my fav metrobus why was it scrapped? :( |
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| It is a shame cos this bus used to go like the clapper's it was suppose to have had a trident engine in it i drove this bus about 6 yrs ago on the old 590 route it was the fastest metro we'd got at LH Garage |
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Withdrawn 2729, 3026, 2945 and Driver Trainer 9958
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| APPARENTLY 3026 WAS W/D DUE TO ACCIDENT DAMAGE |
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| Are you sure 2729 is withdrawn well i don't think so cos i was on Arriva Midlands Bus 2111 on the 61 from Lichfield when i saw 2729 in Walsall |
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2735, in the Tram Shed. Now re-instated
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| This bus thankfully has had a second chance I saw it on Tuesday on the 367 at WA |
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Now scrapped 3029, is seen heavily cannibalised.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Oh this is cruel. This is modern why scrapped? There were rumours it crashed into a lamppost. Whats that thing that looks like the sun in the front at the bottom is it a fan? |
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| Yes it's an airfan and it's cruel to see it like this. Also, it's modern, and is the most heaviliest cannibalised. The older metros aren't so bad and cannilbalised. But you are right t did crash into a lamppost. There is a pic of the damage somewhere on the site;) |
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2917 training livery. was de-roofed under a low bridge in April 2008
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Why do training vehicles need the staircase and upper floor removing? |
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| So that the Instructor can see and the vehicle can be lighter |
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| This is withdrawn with no roof left, it had the entire thing taken clean off! |
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| Well....
First 2917 lost its coach seats, then it lost its stairs, then it lost its roof, then it was scrapped!! |
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PB 2977 Working on the 101. Warstone Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| this will probaly go to wa along with 2617 and 2764 |
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| well....these 3 are stored at the mo but prob for a long time...they may well go to WA or even WN but i sadly think they are going to be goners |
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| Yeh its a shame it didnt go to PB with 2617 and 2764 trust the modern metro at the time of w/d of these 3 to be scrapped |
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| sorry to say been to miller st yesterday 2977 being scrapped |
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PB 3024 Working on the 101, with the chimney of the former Birmingham Mint behind
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Saw 3024 today with 52H on the blinds |
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| It was a sad sight seeing this getting towed away for scrap today. RIP 3024! |
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2686, operating on route 65 when new. Note the guide wheels in use on this route © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| This was the 'prototype' Metrobus with guide wheel front axle, on which development tests were, I seem to recall, reported as being carried out including at MIRA. The batch 8101-8114 (later converted to 'almost normal' Metrobuses 2961-2974). I recall seeing this bus on the 65 when new but not sure if it was used as a spare for the main batch after they were delivered - I don't recall it being on the service much and it never appeared in the snazzy 65 service livery. Does anyone know when it was converted back to normal spec??
Excellent photo - BUT when is someone going to post a photo of 3124!!! Did this bus elude everyone?? 'Mark's bus pics' has some shots of Nationals and older Metros at Hartshill and 3124 (looking quite new) is in the background! |
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| Tough question - G-registered Metrobuses never have been that much of interest to enthusiasts and it was withdrawn just as I started properly taking Metrobus photos. Another thing is, no one knows where it is any more. Presumably scrapped? |
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| Yes, i've heard the comment before about G Reg Metrobuses. Pity really because the batch delivered to WMT was, as I understand it, the final bus delivery from Metro Cammell (although the last Glasgow one had the last chassis number, I think but was delivered earlier), so they are actually quite important, historically. Also the issue over 3107 etc etc, and the wrangles at the time because of Met Cam closing - I have heard said that this bus was seen delivered in Selly Oak garage in WMT livery - but then went to Optare (this story came from very well respected enthusiast sources so I think is probably right - unless their eyes were faltering!!). It would be great if a source of photographs of these buses, when new, was found!! I have been told that 3124 was withdrawn from Park Lane as routine inspection revealed corrosion - I presume it went for scrap (the West Brom garage web site indicates it was) |
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| Probably 3124 was scrapped, i remember being on it as the 28 on many occasions. Any pics of the 2997 anywhere anyone, i remember that being on the 997 and 998 quite often and then disappeared. |
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2007-04-01 15:41:13 |
Left by Adam` Buses (#1195101) |
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| 3124 WAS SCRAPED IN SEPTEMBER 2003 WITH THE ARIVAL OF VOLVO ECLIPSE GEMINI`S AS WAS WOLVERHAMPTON`S 3101 & 3105. |
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| Was 3124 registrated 'G 124 FJW' ? Why was it scrapped? It must have caught fire or crashed somewhere becuase im not convinced a mertrobus would be scrapped because of new arrivals |
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| Yes, it was G124 FJW and was withdrawn in 2003, either ebcause of an accident or fleet replacement. |
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| No I'm sorry 3124 was scrapped because of new arrivals it hasn't caught fire or crashed |
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| 3124 was scrapped due to chassis rot |
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| There is a photo now of 3124 on my web site WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL. WWW.WMT.FPIC.CO.UK |
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| 3124 suffered extensive corrosion around the steering box. It was offered out by TWM for preservation at a low price, but there were no takers, so it was recycled into tea spoons. |
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| Hi David
just a short line 2 tell you i have just today aquired metrobus 2686 from McColls of Balloch,
intend 2 paint it in blue/cream livery as per your photo, am wondering if you can send me a copy of your photo.
Regards
Stephen.
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| hi there again
2686 is now down in lancashire,ready 2 start restoring back 2 the livery as per photo.
Do you know where i can get destination blinds 4 it and also the correct shades of blue and cream.
Regards
Stephen |
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Withdrawn 2685 (WT) Working on route 10, Allesley Old Road
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| Now only one of 3 MkII's left at WT, a big shame |
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WN 2996 Working on route 512, with full blinds now fitted after transferral from PB
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I'm sorry i've got to say this but 2996, 3005 & 3042 are now withdrawn from WN |
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WB 2861 Pulling out of Hannover Road, Rowley Village on route 128
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Saw 2861 filling in on AG Route 41 in Solihull today |
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| have ag got a shortage of buses then |
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| Probably, unless 2861 is On Loan to AG for the Christmas Period |
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| Yep, AG have got a shortage of buses, which is why that spectra was there on the 37E. |
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| This bus has now gone into store
http://my.bus.photos.fotopic.net/p56013966.html
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AG 2871 Working on route 76 through Blossomfield
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This bus past me on the A34 when I was on the 51 today near Miller Street, and as no AG routes go this way I think it may be withdrawn now. I hope not. |
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| No 2871 is not withdrawn because i seen it on the 76 yesterday |
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| This one STILL has its upstairs front opening windows - the last one in the fleet to have them? The 72 seems to be the AG Metro route at the moment. |
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| Yeh, I though so, I was looking to see if there were any buses still in service with the front opening windows. |
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| A Happy New Year in Solihull for Metro fans today! At least 4 were in use on this, the first Saturday of 2010 - 2871 on the 72, 2849 on the 169, 2905 on the 41 and 2988 on the 76! Managed to have rides on 2871 and 2988, which both ran well. I kept both front windows firmly shut on 2871! |
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| 2871 out on the 37 Solihull to Birmingham on Fri 29th Jan PM. |
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| 2871 back on the 37 this evening, Mon 29th March, leaving Solihull Station at approx 17.30 heading for Birmingham. |
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AG 2869 Working on route 1. Shaftmoor Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Saw this on the 11E today. Good to know that Metros still occasionally operate the outer circle, albeit the short version. |
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| If all the metros leave AG i will miss them all |
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| 2869 seen in Acocks Green working 11C on Sat 07/02/09. |
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| I got on 2869 today on the 41 in Acocks Green on my way back to Sheldon but 2869 had to be taken off duty by AG Garage due to battery problems and 2849 replaced 2869's duties on the 41 this happened on the 08:31 journey from The Baldwin to College Arms |
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PB 2975 Was the first Mk2A Delivered to WMT. Seen here working on the 91.
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This bus is now doing school contract by Hamiltons Market Harborough |
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3082 (LH) Having strayed off its usual route 26, works on the 54. Washwood Heath
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Well I suppose the 54 is like a Saver Bus route! Only it continues to Kingshurst, not continu |
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| lol.....you lost the last part of yousr sentence! How come 3082 isnt displaying destinations, only the number the 54 is runby LH and thats where 3082 is allocated to? |
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| Yeh but the 54 is like the 26! |
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| 3082 is allocated to LH. And even though the 2 routes are similar, the Saverbus Metros are supposed to be used on the 26! |
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| Yeh well maybe the 54 should be part of the Saver Routes if it serves Bromford Bridge |
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6875 workin on route 37 in the snow. Photo by Steve
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
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POG 545Y with an overall advert, has been dumped at Holbrook for some time now
Farewell to the Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus |
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| this bus is now at barnsley skrap yard think iv actually got a pic of it two. |
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Nearside lineup at Holbrook
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| Looks like they've served with Wolverhampton Corporation. Hasn't struck me before how similar Yorkshire Terrier's livery was! |
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AG 2714 Working on route 1, Shaftmoor Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I got on 2714 today on the number 30 also i saw 2869 on the 30 |
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LH 2731 on the 590 in Digbeth
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 590 is now the number 90 ive seen 2731 on the 14 route |
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| I was on 1438 on the 71 yesterday and I saw 2731 sitting between duties on the 90 at Marston Green Rail Station |
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The builder's badge, on the step of a withdrawn MCW Metrobus
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Would have been nice to see the badge :( |
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An overall view of withdrawn 1374, showing fire damage
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2322 Working on the old route 24 © David Cole
Liveries - Overall Adverts |
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2008-07-11 10:36:04 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Looks as though this bus liked being out of WMPTE livery, this is the bus that was in an all over Post Office advert as well. Does anyone else know of any other advert it portrayed? |
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WA 2590 Working through Brownhills on route 396C
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I thought the 396 goes to, or did used to go to Norton Canes? |
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WN 3078 Enville Road, Warstones
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| withdrawn on wednesday and sent to millerstreet. |
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| dont think so caught 3078 on the 535 today so it is not withdrawn |
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Withdrawn 241, currently used in the Training Fleet
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I was on 1425 on the 71 on Monday and i saw 241 in Chelmsley Wood |
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Ex Travel London TA17, now stored at Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| why is there a v-reg bus stored at miller street |
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| prob not bein used 4 anything |
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| According to buses magazine, these V reg buses are now not been transferred to TWM and are staying with Travel London because they have won new contracts. Hopefully this has given a few metrobuses a longer time in service too. |
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Former Travel London Trident and 2613 in the tram shed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| 2613 is back in service at Walsall, however its been repainted! |
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| Is the tram tracks fir Travel Midland Metro |
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| i'm not sure........CAN SOMEONE HELP US WITH OUR QUESTIONS! |
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| The tram tracks are there from when Miller Street & the old Hockley Garage were some of the Garages that held the Trams when they in services 50 years ago & have never been re-floored hence the reason its called the old Tram shed. Hope this clears up your questions. Also the Aston Manor Transport Museum also was a tram shed as it also still has the tram tracks inside
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| THX Where did these trams go?? |
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| They were on numerous routes too many to name, they went up the Bristol Road to Rednal, they were some in Wolverhampton & Walsall also |
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2813 (AG) Passes under the railway on Blossomfield Road
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| I got on 2813 today on the 41 also i seen 2756 and 2905 on the 41 aswell |
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| Route 30 is going to be reinstated in June 2010 it's replacing the S3 between Solihull and Acocks Green also the S2 & S3 are going to be operated by another operator in June 2010 |
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2782 Turns into Graham Street, whilst working for WB
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| Why are the destination blinds on 2782 so dirty! |
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LH 2783 Passes the LDV Works on Drews Lane
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| What a lovely pic with 2783! |
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| Is 2783 still at Miller Street? |
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Ex 2728, now with Kingsleys Coaches, Tyne&Wear
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| If only our 900 had metrobuses still |
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| There will be some new lynx photos added soon. We now have photos of them in service in Walsall |
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Now withdrawn 9073, Driver Training in Birmingham
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Where by in Birmingham was this picture taken? |
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| Looks like Smallbrook Queensway |
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Withdrawn 1156 and 1208 at Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| 1208 doesn't look so bad but the awful grey stuff on the side of 1156 isn't good. |
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| 1208 for sale on ebay
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1085 seen when operating for Yardley Wood Garage
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| You can tell this pic was taken toward the end of the lynxes life because of the new bus stop signs and the new Gemini 87 in the background. Shame YW don't re-instate them. |
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Now scrapped 1299 at Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Aah, good times. The 2945 and 1299 all at Miler Street with a cannibalised metrobus with 55 displays. Why is it stored and not out there running! I can see it used to have 27 branding! Is 2945 scrapped now then? |
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| No 2945 is with a different and new owner! |
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| 2945 is NOT with a new owner, it is infact still at Miller Street, being cannibalised for spares. Seen today 26/07/2007! |
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| yes but it wasnt supposed to be scrapped |
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| 2945 was found to have a broken chassis thats why it has been scrapped. |
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1080 operating for Walsall Garage, seen here on the 351
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Thats better, glad to see these back at WA. |
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Ex 2557 now with Kingsleys Coaches Tyne & Wear, showing the rear profile of their latest livery
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| I remember going to school on this bus when it was based at Selly Oak bus garage. All I need know is a picture of 2553 & 2556 either as they are now or when they were at TWM or WMT whichever is the more possible |
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| 2556 is also with Kingsley's coaches, although we failed to find it during our visit. |
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Ex 2592, When with Kingsley's Coaches, Tyne & Wear, carrying their earlier livery. Now exported to Malta
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| hi,as it gone 2 malta to become an open-topper? Hope not, will be nice 2 see it in Valleta bus station next to the ex. west midlands Lynx,s |
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YW 2854 Working on the 18, Northfield Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| What a nice picture, I love pictures of buses in what seem to be housing estates |
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| I was in Solihull Station today waiting for 2832 on the 41 and i saw 2854 in Solihull today but on the front one of the Blinds said Sorry! Not in Service and i wondering where she was going i hope she itsn't withdrawn cos she is a great metro. |
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WA 2989 Working on route 366, Lichfield Street, Walsall
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Why Is 2989 Witdrawn she was ok last week |
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| When was 2989 withdrawn?
I saw this vehicle in service at Aldridge last saturday because i was telling my friend about it being in Wolverhampton Livery. |
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| My twm source tells me that she is worn out |
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| She's worn out aww poor old girl I did thought that somthing like that will happen to her |
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| The Last time i saw 2989 was in Birmingham when the 997 was operated by Metros |
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| Sold to Green bus company along with 3013 |
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Ex 2615, now with Kingsley's Coaches, Newcastle
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| 2615 in Newcastle - Whey ey! |
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2631
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| when and where has this been lately can someone tel me please |
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| Was seen yesterday on the 367 in Aldridge |
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ex 2870 seen with Centrebus, Leicester
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| This bus has recently been sold to Thurmaston Bus Leicester
Summer 2008.
The bus has been painted blue but the white bit at the top still exsists! |
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LH 2883 Working on route 26, Albert Street
Liveries - Final Livery |
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WA 2887 Working through Brownhills on route 394
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I've seen on another fotopic website that 2887 has had a slight repaint and now has 2734's engine don't ask where 2887's original engine has gone cos i do not know |
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2009-10-16 21:47:39 |
Left by Chris Birkett (#1015358) |
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| Was down in Walsall on 16th October 09 and this bus was in all day service on the 366. Got pics and a vid. Other 2 duties on the route were single decker volvos. Is there still 1 official duty on the 366 or was this a guest appearance? (Seen on 7.45 , 14.00 and 18.50 ex Walsall and caught on 15.30 ex Walsall) |
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LH 2890 Working on route 54, Washwood Heath Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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2008-04-18 13:59:43 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Is this bus still in service? |
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| Yes, 2890 still very much in service at LH |
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| seen on the 90 with trouble oh dear |
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2008-10-23 13:56:04 |
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| Lets hope the troubles weren't too serious when you saw it on the 90. Good to hear though its (or was) still plodding on, this has got to be one of the last, or indeed the last Harts Hill garage buses going in WM |
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| its good its still plodding along |
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Ex 2379, now with Travel de Courcey, working on route 22 in Coventry
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| Rare! Glad to see this still in service, although not supposing to be on this route. |
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| As well as school routes and occasional turns on the 22, these can be seen on Coventry works services, which are available to the general public. |
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| lol - I actually went on this bus today, also, notice the gaffa taped corner on the top right :) |
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WN 2998 Carrying an extra logo on the grille, on route 512
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| While it was quite commonplace in the 90s for a Mk II Metrobus to have a West Midlands Travel WM logo where it once had an MCW badge, it's quite interesting to see this one with the TWM twin peaks logo in that spot. |
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| why has this bus been withdrawn theres nothing wrong with it |
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YW 2746 Working on route 18 through Bangham Pit
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I was waiting for the 10:46 71 from solihull today while i was waiting 4382 broke down in the station while operating on the 6 and i was wondering what bus will replace it and as soon i said that 2746 came into the station and he replaced 4382's dutie's on the 6. |
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WB 2815 Working on route 129, Hannover Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Hi there! Can someone tell me the difference between the 128 and 129? |
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| Theres not much of a difference, but the 128 goes via Warley whilst the 129 goes via Smethwick |
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| Actually the 128 does go through Smethwick, saw 2805 on it whilst calling through Birmingham on my way back from holiday in Blackpool. Also saw 4711 at Burnt Tree Island |
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WB 2860 Working along Dudley Road on the 88.
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Yes and I remember the Mercedes 0405N's being used on the 88 as well |
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| Yes and I remember the Mercedes 0405N's being used on the 88 as well |
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Ex 2216 The first former dunn line Metrobus carrying Veolia livery
Subsequent Owners - MK1 |
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2010-08-13 22:49:24 |
Left by Robson Field (#1256418) |
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| Wow, that looks smart! Went on that the other week. Gardener chugging along not sounding at the best of health up the very steep hill at about 5mph. Veolia sure know how to make it look smart! Part of Dunn-Line Holdings PLC I believe. |
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Ex 2643 now with Stotts of Oldham. All Metrobuses are to be withdrawn from this fleet in June
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| Wow. What happened to the bus next to it? |
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| Ex 2643 is now being robbed for parts by Stott's and will eventually go for scrap.
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| Stotts have withdrawn all but two of the Metrobuses.
ROX616Y[LUI5802] & B802AOP[LUI5816] are still in use daily on school services. They have both recently been repainted and look and sound very healthy. |
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2736 when newly deliverd to Hartshill Garage, May 1984 © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
| [#8717038] |
2008-02-10 21:24:20 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Remember this when new! Can't help thinking how good these buses looked in this livery and with a company (at the time) that took pride in its fleet (or at least apeared to), it was rare to see a bus with damaged panels and tatty paintwork...now it's a rareity to see a bus without a damaged panel and scruffy paintwork (unless they've just been done)...bring back Wumpty and the blue and cream livery, I say! P.S. Harts Hill was a great garage! |
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| I agree totally this was & still is the best livery to be applied to our buses. Even the interior of the buses in those days was kept reasonably clean to what they are today |
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| Oh gosh, I have very early childhood memories of the old blue & creamed colored livery. |
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| Harts Hill was a good garage.....but not as good as Stourbridge. No garage looked its buses as good as SE! |
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Ex 2603 now dumped in a field near Halfpenny Green Airport
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| What a total waste of a vehicle!! Really is a shame!! |
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| NOOOOOOOOH SOMEBODY GO THERE AND RESCUE IT :( |
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| Yes they should clean it up. How long has it been there for? Sadly, in the state its in, its worth scrap im afraid |
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| You can't just go and rescue it! For starters it has no engine, only unless you take one which would be hilarious. Plus there's no tax disk, you may not know how to start it up or even drive it and no front panel! Besides all this, it's not fit enough im afraid. (Btw I know Tom your joking lmao but I'm just explaining to you why!) |
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| Yes !!!! We should all pay a small fee each to rescue 2603!! Then it can be restored to its former glory to a garage, maybe WN where it was before as it has the blinds to join 2779 and the others |
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| We shall! I want it to come back lets rescue it! We can re-instate it to LH, with brother 2605! Who's up for it! |
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| Yes! Put it to LH. It can operate the 90 and we can get pics of the twins 2603/5 side-by-side at LH garage!! |
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| Lets call a rescue company and rescue 2603 come on guys someone do something!!! |
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| can i help? i may not be able to give alot of money but i'd be happy to help!
get back to me pjb07091989@googlemail.com |
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2008-05-09 22:31:57 |
Left by pjb07091989@googlemail.com ( Pete ) (#0) |
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| why dont we just rescue a different metrobus? |
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Now withdrawn 3050 passing the LDV Works on the 26
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| Good to know this is still around and still has some branding left. Seen on the 14 today. |
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| Yes but for how long has 3050 got left? |
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WA 3046 Workin on route 394 in Burntwood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Now sold to Mcolls in Scotland for spares. |
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| Spares oh no I love this bus I brought my new pc back from Walsall In 2006 I miss her |
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2222 Working on route 381 © David Cole
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| Nice pic =] where did this route used to go? |
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| Route 381 still runs and goes from Walsall to Lichfield. After TWM, Zaks, Chase then Arriva run on the route |
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| I'm guessing 2222 was based at Walsall garage? Whats its history? |
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AG 2906 Working through Moseley on the 1.
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| I remember travelling on this bus when it was at Birmingham Central Garage why has it been withdrawn |
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| I wish they will bring all the Metrobuses that are serviceable back into service |
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| Unless there was a major problem with other buses in the fleet and they had to be taken out of service, sadly not likely though. |
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| I know, why doesnt someone raid a garage and smash windows of the new buses, if you want metros back so bad |
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Ex 1264 at Miller Street, These vehicles are soon to be removed from the training fleet.
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Is that an LED display on 9072 to the left? |
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| No its just a vinyl sticker, stuck over the top of the destination. |
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| oh right it just didnt look very clear from here! |
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1084 working on the 333 in Darlaston
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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Ex 2369 now operating for Dunn Line. Seen here recieving maintenance
Subsequent Owners - MK1 |
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| This bus is now for sale on ebay, bidding ending in 6 days |
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2008-10-31 00:15:07 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| NEWSFLASH!!!THIS BUS IS ON E-BAY FOR SALE FOR £900+V.A.T. (AUCTION ENDS 05 NOV 2008).VT BUS SALES NOTTINGHAM ARE HANDLING THE SALE.ITEM NUMBER:280280990473. |
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WN 3072 Working along Coalway Road on route 512
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| wow i dont remember 3072 having front opening windows |
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2729 transferred from LH, but later moved on to PB
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Now transferred to Perry Barr, this bus should have remained at Walsall!!! |
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3041 transferred to YW in 2007, but was withdrawn in Jan 2009
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| 3041 was my favourite MKIIA at AG |
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| Bye 3041 i will miss you, you will always remain as my favourite MKIIA even though you are withdrawn |
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WA 2670 Working along Green Lane on route 340
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| whats going to happen with this bus now |
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| Might be exported to Malta soon |
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Ex 2810 now working for McColls of Balloch
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| the 10 remaining former twm metrobuses are now up for sale by tender.some have mots other have not! may be some should have a chance of preservation, although they have not been looked after by this operator! |
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Ex 2777 now working for McColls of Balloch
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| Where was 2777 based at before she was sold? |
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| It was last at PB before it was withdrawn. Although it was at WN for most of it's life. |
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| the second 1 from the left was my school bbus for a year |
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Former TWM MCW Metrobus POG 493Y, at McColls new depot at the Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, Renton
Odds and Ends |
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| My fave metro of all time and look whats become of it.A real shame. |
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| yay, the new depot with the rubbish draining system :D |
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PB 3012 Working on route 196 along Lichfield Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Why is 3012 now withdrawn as well as 3000 what is wrong with them? |
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| Nothing 3008,3012 are now exported to Malta |
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Witdrawn 1374, 2695, 2503 and 2590
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| What a sad display on 2590. It should say '4EVA' !! |
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Withdrawn 2945, now being cannibalised for spare parts
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| oh no....i thought it was going to a new owner |
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3013, F313 XOF on the well photographed Livery Street, Birmingham
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| Well it's at PB but not for the good, it's being taken to bits! |
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Broken down 3045, F45 XOF receives the attention of the engineers on Lower Parade, Sutton Coldfield
Odds and Ends |
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| Aaaww bless. I didnt know about this! |
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| Saw 3045 working fine at Kingstanding circle at 8am on Monday 15th December 2008 |
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3034, F34 XOF with Warstone Lane Clock in the Background
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| I wish PB wouldn't put the number plates in that position |
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3062, F62 XOF passes the Warstone Lane Cemetery Gatehouse
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| I saw this and 3032 working on the 7 route yesterday - quite rare now. |
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| Yep, but what about 3062 in Castle Vale!?!?! (67/638) |
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Ex 3027 now withdrawn and dumped at the McColls depot
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| What a waste of a good metrobus, other bus company's shouldn't buy our buses if they are not going to look after them properly & treat them like this |
| [#8679160] |
2007-09-07 21:12:59 |
Left by Craig Humphries (#0) |
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| I see that 3027 is gracing the front of the new service 24 timetble!! Interestingly, although the bus the front clearly has the reg no F27 XOF the fleet or no on the side of the bus looks like 3067 or 87... |
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| Still has side dest glass.All paneld over when ad frames introduced. |
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LH 3035 Working on the 590 along Corporation Street
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| this bus had a accident i hope twm dont scrap it |
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| I hope not but Tom do u have a pic whats the damage like/ |
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| Check out this link
http://twmleahall.fotopic.net/p46972967.html
It shows the damage to 3035 |
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| THATS NOTHING. GOD THAT SHOULD BE REPAIRED IN NO TIME! IF, OF COURSE, IT WAS ONLY A DENTED PANEL! |
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| Is this bus still at Miller Street as havent seen it in any photos recently? Maybe repaired - we can hope!!!! |
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Ex 2987 now being cannibalised for spares with McColl's of Balloch
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| A shame these had to leave and now be taken out of service. What was the DP Metro next to it ? |
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| The DP Metro is 2935, i got a pic of this too, and will add it soon. Unforunatley that was also being cannibalised for spares. |
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| Yes it is I saw this bus. Sad it's being cannibalised for spares |
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| very sad didnt even get 1 respray |
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| oh i just forgot they cant afford to respray thier buses |
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2007-11-11 18:41:58 |
Left by McColls Manager (#0) |
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| We CAN afford to spray our buses, but this ex-Travel West Midlands bus was scrapped due to chassis problems, as was the other bus next to it. |
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| Lol only jokin it was me who sent that! |
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| It's a shame McColls didnt stick to the blue and cream livery which looked smarter! |
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| Poor things, McCols wreck all their buses, 2867 was good until they took it, now it looks mouldy (as do all of their buses). If they can't look after buses that are mostly over 20, some nearly,are or over 25 then they shouldn't have them at all. |
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| I think TWM should not sell another bus to this company |
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2886 The last Metro to carry the early Silver/Grey livery.
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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| 2886 had a run with bridge in clayhanger on 27th Sept. Should have been on route 395 but had slight detour. Has it been withdrawn? |
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| One of the mechanics tonight advised me 2886 won't be fixed - so it looks like the end... |
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| DONT YOU DARE SAY THAT............2886 will be repaired its suffered hardly any damage not compared with the 4348 collision back in 2004 |
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| If roof damage is found to be very bad - surely they can make it an open topper for use in the summer. Wouldn't take up much space and would be popular im sure! |
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| You were right Kevin Ellis its gone for scrap |
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| i though i might say this on behalf of 2886, this bus is totaly destroyed nothing left 2886 was a cracking bus and will be missed greatly. |
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| 2841 WB still has the old livery. |
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| No, thats in the later light grey livery |
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Ex 2935 Awaits scrapping in the yard of McColl's Coaches.
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| Look at the condition of it. McColls should never have bought this bus, if they were going to treat it like this. Obviously never washed it and now scrapping it! 2947 looks like its never been washed either. TWM should have it back, FOC and put it to proper use. Could be used in Walsall on the 366 |
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| Has 2935 been scrapped now? If so when was it scrapped? Also does anyone know why 2930, 2946 and 2960 were scrapped? |
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| I think 2930 , 2946, 2960 were scrapped due to chassis rotting |
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| 2946 and 2960 may have been scrapped due to Chassis rotting in 2004 but 2930 was a victim of fire damage in 2000 |
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Ex 1183 now operating in Herefordshire. Photo by Andy
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| What a shabby and drab livery this is on 1183 |
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| Yes it is.....1315 is also in this livery, but thankfully its a bit better! |
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Ex 9065, now owned by an independant operator in Herefordshire. Photo by Andy
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| So is 9065 operated by Travel Coventry? |
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| No, this vehicle has now left the TWM fleet. It WAS operated by Travel Coventry |
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| Was it only used as a trainer with the livery or was it in normal TC colours? I think these would look nice at WT! |
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| No Lynxes ever carried Travel Coventry livery. All were withdrawn from there before the livery was introduced. Only this version of the 'driver training' livery was carried. |
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2081 at the Quinton short working terminus of the 9 © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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2007-08-12 02:13:19 |
Left by Dave Francis (#1187347) |
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| This WAS the terminus of the 9. Only when it was combined with the 130 did it go through to Stourbridge. |
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Former 3052 now with City Sightseeing, Cardiff
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2010-05-10 22:20:33 |
Left by alex gauden (#1258340) |
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| does it still run for city sightseeing ? |
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2813 (AG) Leaving Acocks Green garage, to take up the one Metrobus duty on the Outer Circle (schooldays only)
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| i like that bit about the outer circle! |
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| Is this one working the 11s rather than a/c because I saw 2906 in Bearwood on the 27/9/07 with this route number and saying outer circle? |
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| isnt the 11 (metrobus) service operated by PB and often terminates at erdington |
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| Yes. I saw 3045 on the 11. It is infact 11E. 3045 was seen near Broad Street displaying Erdington Six Ways via Erdington seen from the top deck of BC Plaxton 4039 heading into Brum on the 139 |
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Metrobuses 3090, 2764 and 2617 when in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2007-07-27 21:14:41 |
Left by Chris Williamson (#0) |
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| So sad to see 2617 at Miller St, has been running in Coventry since 1983, longest lasting bus ever in the Coventry fleet. Would have been nice if it was preserved. We still have 2618, - - for now! |
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| I remember going on 2617 it was the VERY first metro at (WT) I went on whilst it was on a 19 journey shame its w/d and shame about 2764 cos I like the style of the text on the front registration plate and isnt 3090 w/d cos its rotting? i know whats gunna happen now theyre gonna go for scrap :9 :'( |
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| 2617 and 2764 are now at PB, 2617 and 2764 were seen on the 886 and 52 respectively. Both vehicles still have Travel Coventry livery but then they will have nice sprays! Nice to see oldies at PB! |
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| Also 2840 is now at PB saw it on the 52 in Carrs Lane saying 'Birmingham City Centre via Walsall Road and Newtown' |
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| 2451 was the first unless you mean the Wheatley Street garage only |
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Still in storage at Miller Street are 1079 and 1192
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| What's the story here? Are they for sale? |
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Withdrawn 1207 still in store at Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| I remember watching this make it's way up & down Ball Hill all the time when they ran the 7 & 8 in Cov, miss those days! |
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2008-08-01 17:42:40 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Yes, same here for the Dudley area. Rapid buses when they first entered service and if sources are correct a little while later the fuel pumps on them had to be cut down cos drivers were getting done for speeding! When I was driving them they were still fast, so that was good. A pity when this type of bus finally comes off the road, it'll be sadly missed (certainly by me) |
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2997 seen outside Perry Barr Garage © Stuart D Bell
Liveries - WMT Silver/Grey |
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| OMG!! Why was this scrapped??? I heard nowt bout it, only 3096, 2977 and 2 coventry ones 2764 and 2617 the PB metroes are slowly going and the fleet number is decreasing as more and more enviros come in |
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| This was scrapped somewhere around 2002, as i havent seen it since then. I used to love going on this as the 997 and 998 |
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| Where did the 998 go. Also where did the 995 go |
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| 998 Birmingham - Kingstanding and Pheasey
995 Birmingham - Brownhills |
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1312 (WA) Working on the 377 in Sutton Coldfield
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Saw this on the 394A in Brownhills yesterday. Was quite a surprise, haven't seen a Lynx in service in Brownhills for years. |
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Now Withdrawn 2596 With 35 branding removed, working on the 2. Bradford St. Later transferred to LH garage
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| I was on 1459 on the 71 today and I saw 2596 on the 14 in Chelmsley Wood I think this bus has been transferred from YW to LH |
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| I think it has too as I saw in on the 90 19/3/08 while I was on the 71 followed it through castle Bromwich till we overtook it. Thought I was seein things at first as U can still make out the 35 routebrandin Circle above the drivers side window |
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WA 2926 Now looking a little care-worn, works on the 366. Four Oaks
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Im guessing this is going to be withdrawn VERY shortly =[ WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY??? I LOVE THE 2926! i saw it today, at the scott arms at about 11:30am and by the bull ring markets at 2:30pm. What was it doing there? It had 951 on its destination board and everything and was being driven around by some worker in overalls i guess? Please dont say its withdrawn! |
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| Is this now being withdrawn as i seen it roaming around Birmingham during the day today. I also noticed that the fleet number has been removed on the rear of the vehicle |
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| My mistake, seen on the 366 yesterday (11/08)
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| Does anyone know what happened to the 2916, 2919, 2923, 2925, 2930 and 2946? If they have been scrapped, when were they scrapped and why? |
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| Hi its chris clarke for whoever wanted to know were 2916,2919,2923,2925,2930,2946. 2916 is Currently with Huggins & Simmons, Wallasey registered XIL 9765 which has ex-2084 2919 was scrapped in 1997 after reciveing fire damage. 2923 is Currently with Redline, Penwortham registered YIL 6986. Last known with Redline, Penwortham registered YIL 6137 unlicenced since 1/11/06. 2930 was sold for scrap 12/00. 2946 sold for scrap 1/04 hope this info helps. |
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| You can find this info about where all the TWM Metrobuses have been displaced on Tony Hunter's website (http://west-midlands-buses.fpic.co.uk/) in the section about former TWM vehicles |
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2007-09-12 00:27:17 |
Left by Daniel of Blackpool (#0) |
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| Thanks! Well thats were all the fleet numbers were. I looked on tony hunters site and they were blank can u give me more info on the 2919 fire. Hope this doesnt sound sick or anything but I like to know about fires on TWMs buses thanks! blackpoolfan21@googlemail.com |
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| Does anyone know why the 2930 and 2946 were scrapped? |
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| 2926
Saw this today, its had a back end repaint but the sides and front dont look painted?
It was on the 727 school service |
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| 2926 really is an OLD BANGER. Still looks tatty. Surprised it wasn't sold off in 2003 instead of one of the other DP Metrobuses that were in better condition such as the 2916,2923,2925 or 2944 |
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| WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE DAMAGE TO 2919? WAS IT AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OR WAS IT ARSON? |
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| 2919 was in fact scrapped due to accident damage in January 1997 in Cannock. 2930 was fire damaged in 2000 and scrapped, I believe this may have been arson |
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| What are those grey marks to the left of the destination board? They have been there sometime and even though 2926 has had a repaint they are still there. |
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| Why do you say R.I.P 2926 she Is not scrapped? |
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| Wash youre mouthes out.2926 IS A HELL FIRE BUS.Had it on V FEST what a flyer.I might even give it anouther coat of paint if time allows. |
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| Be nice to see 2926 with a new coat of paint :) |
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| So the old banger 2926 has finally been sold. Tell you what this noisy old rotbox should have been sold years ago.... to the scrapman |
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| Hasn't been scrapped - was on the 405E - 2nd September 2008 |
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| 2926 has been sold along with 2949 and both will leave Walsall in September |
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| 2926 was damaged yesterday in a RTA (Roof damage from impact of a tree). Now faces being scrapped |
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| To who ever put old banger.Put youre name on next time.And dont bother leaving you childish comments next time.xxxx |
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| Such a shame another one gets withdrawn with damage. Any chance the vehicle could be preserved - how much would the damage cost to repair? |
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| I think 2926 has been aquired by Commbus who also owns 2078 |
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| 2926 is currently in Blackpool - Marton - having rear windows panelled over and other bodywork done. |
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| 2926 was a nail. I loved the DP metros but didn't have any time for this old noisy banger |
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Volvo B7/Plaxton 4044 and 2 others. When in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| They're storing B7s now. I know these will be back, unfortunately. |
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| DONT TELL ME THESE ARE W/D?? |
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| why are these being stored |
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| a good bus to drive. get rid of b6s metrobus much beta.dont knock dennnis or vovvo b7. drive them every day. there ok. metro bus the best though |
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| Why are they w/d do they have chassis problems? |
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| I doubt, these are probably fine, just maybe getting refurbished or something. |
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| Maybe but 2617, 2840 and 2764 are at PB! |
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| These are no longer withdrawn they are refurbished and transfered to WB |
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2764 and 2617 when in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| what a shame, theres nowt wrong with them |
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| Indeed, these (and 2840) are now at PB, probably for a short period of time before even more new arrivals. |
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2945 awaits its tow to PVS Barnsley for scrap
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| What a shame. These should be rebuilt! Did 2945 have a Mk2 rear window? |
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| Didnt think so, maybe cos the frame has been taken out it looks like! |
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PB 3051 Working the 196
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| What about the 101 route? |
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| Also, the 46 is now usually metrobus operated. |
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| thay operate on other routes at the moment, but when the next batch of Enviro's arrives they are due to be displaced. |
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| The enviros are the best new buses twm have bought in my opinion but I reckon they should replace the very scruffy volvos at birmingham central instead. |
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| Yes, it would be nice seeing them on the 900! |
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WA 2776 Working on the 341 in Willenhall
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Although not previously having blinds for Walsall, 2776 uses the ones from a previous, now withdrawn metrobus. Now, this is now one of the few which have old style destination blinds. |
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| Yes, today i caught this as the X51. Was a nice ride, first metro ive known so far to be on the X51 |
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WA 2744 Carrying the earlier grey variant of the livery. Seen here on the 377
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| dropped onto the 351 yesterday along with 2865 & a lynx |
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2009-10-16 21:43:36 |
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| Need to get this bus while you can folks, caught it 16th october 09 on the 340 and the planet gear is worn to hell. Sounds like 3102 did! Don't know if they'll keep it going or not but making a monster noise! Will upload a video asap |
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2449 with Stourbride blind sets fitted, stands on the site of the former Oldbury Bus Garage
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| Hiya,
Lovely to see a metrobus brought back for restoration. Where is it being restored? I'd love to help with its restoration.
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| theres a pic of 2449 here next to one ofs its mates:
http://bus.fotopic.org.uk/p39667133.html
Where is this bus being restored? i really want to help |
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| oops, sorry ignore that link its wrong registration.. easy mistake sorry
This is the Proper link: http://adamsbusphotos.fotopic.net/p2771045.html
I would love to help with its restoration still i have a passsion for the metrobus |
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Ex 2991 now operating for Motts of Aylesbury
Subsequent Owners - MK2A |
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| Beside 2991 is E153 OMD, one of 11 Optare-bodied Leyland Olympians new to Boro'line Maidstone in 1988 for London Bus services. |
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2200 parked at Hockley garage © Stuart D.Bell
Liveries - WMT Silver/Grey |
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2008-01-19 15:35:45 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Remember this bus at Harts Hill, in the proper 'blue & cream' livery! Also remember when it went under the low bridge at Brockmoor and suffered severe roof damage [don't suppose anyone out there's got pictures of that?], but at least WM repaired it and it went back in service. |
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WA 2760 With a WMPTE logo applied to the front, works on the 368 in Aldridge
Liveries - Final Livery |
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2007-09-09 21:07:56 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Good to see an ex-Harts Hill bus recieving an original WMPTE logo...brings back the memories!!!!! |
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| Is it any wonder matt clarke got the sack when he goes round pulling stunts like that? |
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| these are ment to have there last running day on saturday |
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Lea Hall based 2784 passes the Countess's Arms at Weston Heath in 2007
V Festival shuttle buses |
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2009-08-26 16:05:17 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| going rather slow by the looks of the traffic behind! |
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4258, BU51 RVR leads 2 other Volvo B7s at Weston Heath, 2007
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| Ok then...........3 buses altogether..........I thought the ALX400's were also called Tridents |
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2879 showing 'Service Subsidised by Centro' in the blinds at Weston Heath in 2007
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| Ah i haven't saw that Sponsored by Centro sign since Travel Coventry was Travel West Midlands, used to get the 81E every saturday and it had it on! |
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2912 with Private Charter branding
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| ?Are they gonna start work on her yet? |
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AG 3119 Working on the 76 through Kings Heath
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Did this one hit a bridge too? Any pictures of the damage? |
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| Yes see Miller Street Graveyard |
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2957 seen working on the 900A, carrying the WMT Silver Grey livery © David Cole
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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| What was the 900A, and how was it different from the 900? Great pic, btw. |
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| You know what, i dont remember, i think it was how the 900 is today, and the old 900 didnt used to serve all the stops. the X900 was almost direct to Coventry. I have the timetable somewhere |
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| Does anybody know were 2957 is now I heard she was sold on from Vals Classic Coaches due to a loos of a School contract were is she now? |
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| 2957 is now in preservation |
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| 2957 Is now owned by the group which will be preserving it back in 'TIMESAVER' French blue livery. |
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| Will 2912 be preserved in the silver livery to show the different liveries applied to timesaver buses which would be great if it is. Tho the french blue & gold lettering livery was I think the better of the 2 liveries myself. Not to say the silver 1 was rubbish of course lol |
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3102 (WA) When on loan to WB, seen working on the 449 in West Bromwich
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Thought they had been as ive seen the 3069 and 3102 on the 451 in the last couple of days (monday) and tuesday was the 2978. Glad to see MK2's back at WB. Maybe they arrived as the 74 needs more Mercs on the extra journeys. |
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| I believe 2990 and 3008 are the only 2 MkIIA's at WA now? |
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| Nope, 2989, 3023 and 3097 are all curently at WA |
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| 3102 did go to WN but now it's back at WA. Why? WN suited it |
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3075 spent a short time at WB, before moving to WN
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| The return of MK2's at WB. Wooo! Ahh, remember this bus on here as the 126. Good old days |
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3005 (WN) When on loan to YW. Seen here on the 12 in Shirley
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Oooh! A front fleet number under the wipers!! Why was this transfered to YW? |
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| Probably due to some of the Mercs are/will be going to WB for use on the 74E. (West Bromwich - Birmingham) - 1520 has known to have gone so far. |
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| this bus is now back at wn along with 3007 |
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| SO WHY WERE THEY TAKEN TO YW |
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| im guilty for the fleet no.s Done for wmpte 20. |
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2830 left Coventry to end it's career at WA garage in 2007
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Hi this looks nice!! Nice to see a Cov bus with an advert! So no TWM buses have adverts? |
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| Except its not overall. Its the only Metro with a full size offside ad though. |
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| Its now withdrawn...what a shame |
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| 2830 as now been resprayed and is being prepared for service at walsall. |
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| Does anyone know if 2830 will keep the side ad? Also why are WA 'stealing' metroes from WT, who hardly have any. WA is a huge user of metroes and it has the most metroes |
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| it as lost its side ad and as been resprayed in wmt colurs |
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| What a shame it only had the ad recently why did they take it off a metro that only just had it on? |
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| There was one at WB till recently.Wa dnt steel them it.s a case of we were short of buses and they were in reserve. |
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YW 2659 working on the 18 in Cotteridge
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Aaw I remember the oldest bus at AG |
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PB 3060 Working on the 101 along Handsworth New Road
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Is the bridge behind where the picture of 2840 taken? |
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| Yes, 3060 came first, followed by 2840 |
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Now Sold 2840 (PB) Still carrying Travel Coventry livery, working on the 101 in Winson Green
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WB 2859 Pulling onto West Bromwich Ringway whilst working on the 80
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I have heard that 2859 Is to be Preserved |
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Withdrawn 2807 Waiting to take up a duty on the 88E, Blackheath. When at WB
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| Whats the difference between an 88 and an 88E? |
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| The 88E only works in one direction, and will not work a return journey |
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| Yes.....but you dont need to put 'E' after it, everyone is going to get off at the city anyway. This only needs to occur is the journey is a shortage, eg 4545 (BL 53 EEB) worked a 126E journey only as far as Dudley |
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| Couple of points. This might have done an 88E (City - Merrivale) when it got to the city centre, and the driver had changed the number blinds on the bus while it was empty. WB drivers tend to put an E on the end when its the final journey on that rota. |
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2902 Carrying an overall side advert. Working on the 128, when at WB
Liveries - Overall Adverts |
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| This bus is transferred to YW. Seen on the 35 and 18. Still with side advert too. |
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3019 (YW) When Still carrying Travel Coventry livery, working on the 18. Northfield Road
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Lol. I liked 3019 when it was at Cov. Keep the livery there to remind us of when 3019 was with Cov! |
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| What buses are going to replace the transferred metrobuses at Coventry? |
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| It may well be the withdrawn Perry Barr Presidents! |
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| presidents could go there... travel coventry are aiming for a full low floor fleet soon, so more metros could be winging their way on the A45 towards b'ham area soon. |
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| Yeh 3020 and 2830 are now at WA and 3019 is at YW |
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2666 carrying an overall advert for the WMPTE Travelcard © David Cole
Liveries - Overall Adverts |
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2667 Shows the original rear-end of the Early Mk2 Metrobuses © David Cole
Liveries - Overall Adverts |
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| When were the backs of the metrobuses changed to the ones they have now? Why did this happen and why did the MK1 metrobuses not have it done? |
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| I believe it was done because of rear end rotting & because the mk2 had a larger rear window thats why they were changed. Some mk1's had this treatment done I know of 2 that were done 1 complete which was 2105 GOG105W & 2431 LOA431X which had the lower saloon window made smaller
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7041 WMPTE Leyland National 2, when in preservation in the Midlands
Other WMPTE Vehicles |
| [#8683253] |
2007-09-22 16:38:51 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| what a great pic.... |
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A line-up of 4 different Heritage liveried Metrobuses at Aston Manor © David Cole
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| What a fantastic photo. i remember catching 2867 from school, does this one surrive?
I personly think they should keep a handfull of metros in Hertiage livery! |
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| Yes 2867 does survive. it's currently with McColls of Balloch, and there's a photo of it in the TWM Metrobuses 2861-2910, showing it's current livery. |
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| Shame 2888 not in this pick with them |
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| I agree seeing the walsall blue livery would of been nice to show the 4 liveries of the 4 municipalities before the almagamted to become WMPTE |
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3069 Working along Hagley Road on the 120, when at WB
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| i wonder if it made it up City Road? |
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| Hope so..........the 120 is now full metrobus operation |
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| Its 2 ALX400s and 5 Metros, one of the Metros works school service 773 before going onto the 120 at peak time. |
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| Is that definate? I was in Dudley and then Birmingham on 25/9/07 and saw three different Tridents on the 120. Might just be double decker now rather than solely Metrobus. |
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| strange. i always thought the Mercedes [and before them the Lynxes] were well suited to the 120. they certainly never seemed to struggle capacity wise. yet another route loses low floor buses then. good to know TWM are still as customer focussed as ever. |
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| Probably as a result of Diamond withdrawing most of their 120 journeys in July, more capacity would be needed. |
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| Maybe a bit unfair on TWM that. Diamond usually used non - low floor on their 120 operation so its a straight replacement and there are now Tridents on it as well as Metros. |
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| 4294 was on the 120 today before switching to the 128/9 |
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Now sold for scrap Ex 2697, when operating for South Yorkshire, Pontefract
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| it will never see its brother 2695 ever again, it was withdrawn with a broken chasis.
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| Well at least she looked gr8 |
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3021 Working on school roue 886. Note the non-standard fleet number above the windscreen
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Oooo I've never noticed the fleet number! Where was this taken? |
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| This photo is taken on Newtown Row. |
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| Is that in the city or PB I'm sure theeres a Newtown Row in Perry Barr |
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| Why is 2981, 3000, 3009, 3012 and 3021 now withdrawn? |
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| I'm pretty sure Newtown Row is next to Miller Street |
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| Think Newtown Row goes from Aston Six Ways to City Centre |
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3077 (WN) On loan to WA, working on the 331
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Might work the 529 back to Wolverhampton |
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2886 withdrawn with accident damage at WA. Later sold for scrap
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Oh the damage is not as bad as I thought I just hope it is not refurbished during 2886's withdrawal as this will include a repaint out of the grey livery fingers cross and touchwood it is only the roof that will be fixed |
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2732 (AG) Working on the 30. Lincoln Road North
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| Seen 2732 on the 72 yesterday (19/07/08) along with 1787 |
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| Are all the metros leaving AG? |
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Withdrawn 3037 (CV) Working on the 10, maudsley Road
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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2009-01-23 18:05:48 |
Left by Robert Deloyde (#1134972) |
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| This bus is now in the scrap line up in Miller St after an accident
http://my.bus.photos.fotopic.net/p56013963.html |
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2438 seen in West Bromwich Bus Station 1982 © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| Hellfire bus.bumper boots and shopping trollys.West brom allover. |
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| still as hellfire! now works for McKindless, Glasgow.. |
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2439 lays over in West Bromwich bus station in 1982 © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| So, Supposidly this bus never moved?
See the Destination Blinds... |
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2436, the first Mk2 Metrobus delivered to WMPTE. seen when new in 1982 © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| This bus still alive anywhere ???? would Love to see the first ever MK2 |
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| This bus was still in service until quite recently. It was operating for Stagecoach Lincolnshire. It has now been withdrawn. 2436 was going to be bought for preservation, but was in bad condition, so I believe it has now gone for scrap! |
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| 2436 was sold on to Ensignbus |
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| this NEEDS!! to be preserved fast!!!! |
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| 2436 is with ellle rose hull.Still in service every day.Get you cheqe books out. |
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The rear of 2744, A744 WVP in Walsall
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| This is probably 2672s twin lol |
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2732, A732 UOE heads under the railway bridge at Acocks Green on route 30
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| What an interesting pic with 2732 merging towards you, shame it wasnt in the dark |
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Withdrawn 2769 passes 2594 in Walsall
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| My 2 favourite metros at WA |
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WA 2735 Working into Walsall on the 991, a route which is now withdrawn
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Oh I like the 991 every time I think of that route I remember the Jubilee Trident 4128 (Y 719 TOH), now Premier 997 Trident, working on it |
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| I went into Walsall today and I wanted to go on the 991 before it is withdrawn but I didnt see any buses on it? Has anybody seen any buses so far on it? |
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6831 The first Metrobus deilvered to WMPTE, seen when new in 1978 © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| Does anybody know were 6831 is she preserved or scrapped? |
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| This was the first EVER metrobus to be in service aruond the world! http://www.flickr.com/photos/8050359@N07/1715143185/in/set-72157601395368173/ |
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| Even as a very young child, I remember catching this bus on the 94 and noticing it was different! It was strange for me that an MCW bus having a fleetnumber beginning with a 6, red seats, and a side facing front seat! the only one of the batch to do so! |
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| 6831 was the first of the prototype metros to be withdrawn i believe the chassis was kept for training at Moseley road. Sad to see it go as my dad worked at MCW for 18 years and used to tell me all about the prototypes including 6831 |
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| This was not the first metro. TOJ592S was. It still survives. |
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2780 Was transferred to LH in 2008. Its seen here working on the 88, turning onto Blackheath High Street
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| This bus was on the 80 today, looks in good condition. |
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| I saw 2780 on the 449A recently, also looking good |
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| This was on the 448 yesterday in Bearwood, rare now its usually low floor. Seems that on saturdays Metros can still work a variety of different routes. |
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WB 2836 Working along Portland Road on the 128, When at WB
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This is now withdrawn, it arrived at XS today |
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| 2836 Is now with Atlantis along with 2453 2833,2906 |
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3118 Working along Cox Street, on route 10
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| How did you take tis picture? |
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| This pic is taken from one of the blocks of Coventry University |
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8112 when new, carying the Tracline 65 livery
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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2007-10-17 16:05:56 |
Left by keith billingsley (#1128126) |
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| hi, any chance you could ask David Cole to get in touch with me at keith4738@aol.com
many thanks. |
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8110 when new, carying the Tracline 65 livery © David Cole
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| What garage did Tracline operate from? |
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| Hi there Tracline operated from Miller Street. |
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| Note the number plate in the middle rather than offside |
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2449 at Wythall. A replacement grille has been fitted, along with the fog-lights, which the bus carried when it was new
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| Why is there a girl at the wheel of 2449 I take it she's not a Bus Driver? |
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| that girl is called Tammy Joan Jones!!! |
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| I'd really like to help restore a bus! I would see if I could get a grille from Miller Street, here is their number: 0121 254 6906 |
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2009-05-21 13:20:25 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| That's my route!!metroes still rule on the 256 out of Park Lane garage. |
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| 2449 never actually operated on the 256 as it was actually the 556 when it was at SE |
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AG 2876 Squeezes under the low bridge on Lincoln Road North, whilst working on the 30
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| And a Metrobus is 14"6" ? Gosh thats a Squeeze |
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| how come this bus is now at miller street |
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| It was probably just random withdrawal, watch it when they withdrawn 2926/31/33/49, if anything 2926 will be wthdrawn |
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| 2926 only just had a back end repaint so probably wnt be withdrawn for a while. |
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| Yeh but look at the front n side |
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| Why has 2876 been withdrawn |
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| I miss 2876 the last time i rode on this metro is on the same route in this pic |
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| Blimby a 14"6' bus squeezing through a 13"3' gap-very tight! I rode this bus on my school service-centrebus leicester, and it now belongs to thurmaston bus leikcester |
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LH 2605 Working through Ward End on the 24
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| Within a week I saw 2605 on the 14, 24, 26, 54, 55 and 94 as well as a VERY rare occurance on route 966 at Solihull |
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| the 94? no no you wont see a metro on the 94 you will on the 90 (best route for metros) |
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2849 with a large amount of graffiti on the upper deck
Odds and Ends |
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| Is 2849 still in the 1 branding? |
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| Yes it is at the moment, although the 1 route is due to be upgraded with newer vehicles soon. |
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| KEEEP IT ON 2849 ANYWAY! WHAT BUSES WILL BE USED ON THE 1? |
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| Refurbished Plaxton Presidents will be used on the 1 |
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| How lovely, will they be branded in pink! |
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Travel De Courcey ex 2961 with re-upholstered seats
Odds and Ends |
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| Hey great pic of ex-2961 ive never travelled on a Tracline even took pics of them did any of them came to Walsall to be serviced I know they were not in service at Walsall nice interior well done to Tom Graham Im so pleased to see inside a Tracline |
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| i think they ran out of material though, the seat in the bottom right of the picture has got the twm material! |
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| Was this the Metro that hit a bridge and was scrapped? |
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Ex 2961 now with De Courcey, carrying routebranding for the 22, Willenhall
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| I was on 6012 on the 27 in Coventry and i saw ex 2961 working on the 22 |
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Ex 7004 now operates for Midland Classic
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| Good job its got air suspension. Look at the driver! He'd bost leaf springs! |
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3043 seen carrying the BCT Heritage livery © David Cole
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LH 2577 Was new to LH almost 25 years when this was taken and seen here on the 55
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| Is this bus now withdrawn because in the picture of 2886 at Miller Street, it looks like the Metrobus next to it has the fleetnumber 2577. I hope not as this is a good bus. |
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| Sorry about that my mistake, its 2977 that was in the photo - not 2577! |
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| 2577 is on the 54 not the 55 |
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| GREAT NEWS 2577 is now preserved, she has been donated to the manager at BC Garage |
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Smashed windows on the upper deck of 3096
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| did some kids did this at Miller Street |
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2008-10-22 22:52:37 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| Mindless kids!Show some respect. |
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WN 2971 This was the final Ex Tracline bus in the fleet
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| is this bus still in the fleet |
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| Nope 2971 has now gone to an oporator called Buckbys I think along with 2714 |
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A rear view if a rather shabby TWM Metrobus 2672, A672 UOE in Birmingham
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Worst TWM bus in the fleet, so shabby, look at it, come on TWM do something |
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WN 3017 Working on the 24. Seen here on Arthur Street
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| works on the 90 and 14 route |
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| Saw this one yesterday near Duddeston railway station. |
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LH 3043 With most of the Saverbus branding removed, lays over between duties on the 55
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| With two buses that serve the same destination, I take it this is Pine Square in Ch. Wood? |
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| Yes this is Chelmsley Wood. Although it is not Pine Square, as the road there is currently closed for building work. |
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| Oh.....so where was this? Bluebell Drive or Helmswood Drive? |
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| I saw 3043 today working on the 14 in Birmingham |
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2009-03-29 14:12:27 |
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| Has Metro operation on Sundays on the 26 ended now? |
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Ex 2614 now with Goodsir, Holyhead. This vehicle is currently off the road
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| Was 2614 with another operator before being sold on to Goodsir,Holyhead or did she come stright from Travel WM? |
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| She went straight to Goodsir in 2003. Follwed by 2963 and 2667. |
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| gr8 thanks 4 letting me know |
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| Looks like Travel Your Bus |
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Withdrawn 4118 seen here at Miller Street
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| Is this bus properly withdrawn then and being sold or just waiting for a repaint. Definately needs one! |
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| It will go to bus & coach.Then down south were it will be refurb.Then paint. |
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Withdrawn 1371 with accident and fire damage. seen here in store
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| Well Luke...the date was Tuesday 15th May 2007...and 1371 was working route 205 to Blackheath along Bunns Lane, Kates Hill, Dudley when the driver lost control and crashed into two rows of houses, before 1371 caught fire. It was quite a horrific accident and one person lost their life. |
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| Oh i heard bout that but i wasnt sure if it was 1371 |
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| Realy dont think TWM are gona be to happy that this is on the net.Esp as someone lost ttheir life???? |
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2009-04-03 13:16:32 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| 1371 caught fire when it severed the gas main at the front of the house it hit in Dudley.Lucky the whole street never went up! |
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Now sold 273, seen when in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| So where is 273 now then? |
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| 273 has joined several other members of the fleet at McColls Coaches of Balloch |
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Now Sold Ex Travel Coventry 2617, seen here on the 196. Four Oaks. When at PB
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| I saw 2617 followed by a anohter Metro today, they were going south on The M6, just heading past Junction 1 (Rugby) when i saw them!!
Where are they going as 2617 is the oldest Bus in the coventry fleet, be nice to know its fate!!
Like i said she was being followed by another Metro in Travel west midlands livery but i couldn't catch the number in time!! sorry guys |
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WA 2949 Working on the 366, heading towards Sutton Coldfield
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| the best thing about this metrobus is that it still has 4 speed gearbox! |
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| I tell you all now this were the best buses to ride on when I lived in Aldridge 29's NDA were brill I loved the coach seated when they were on the 366 when i use to wait for the 367 or 368 when i saw the 366 come I just said yes its the timesaver cuz they were so comftable and fast I use to go on day trips with these in 1993 with 2941,2950 me and my family were on them going to blackpool and rhyl the outings were for bus mans family outing when i remember when 2950 arrived at the coach station in blackpool there was smoke coming out of her engine she over reheated them days have gone dont know what we will do when all metrobuses have left the fleet. |
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| I love the 2949. What a fantastic bus |
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| Yep, it was great to ride, especially when it stil has coach seating. The engine was sweet and had longer gear ratios than the others. and used to jolt as it went into 4th. got caught in a flood towards bloxwich in summer 2005 on this one. |
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| So which ones out of 2926/31/33/49 have coach seats? |
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| None of them have coach seats anymore, they all just have normal metro seating now. |
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| Why did they lose their coach seats? |
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| Think they lost them because they were no longer used on Timesaver or similar routes and were now just in normal service. Therefore, they got given the same seating as normal Metros. |
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| Aprt from the destination blinds, are these basically normal Metros now? |
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| with the exception of the orangey interior walls pretty much now yes. |
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| WITHDRAWN!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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1087 Seen in store at Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| I was on 0524 (Volvo B6LE) on the 71 the other day when i was just about to get off the driver said 'We need more buses' and i agree because i am p***ed off with seeing B6LE's on the 71 and i think the lynx's will be suitable |
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Withdrawn 9096 when in the TWM Training fleet. Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Its withdrawn 9069 not 9096 |
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AG 2905 Filling in for a Volvo B7 on the 72. Marston Green
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| 2905 was on the 72 yesterday & today |
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| Where has 2905 been lately? |
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| It was on the 41 on 23/01/08 got a photo |
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| 2905 has now lost one it's front open windows i noticed it while i was on 4527 on the 72 going to Chelmsley Wood on 14/07/2009 |
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| This was out on the 11C on Saturday, maybe the last ever metrobus working on that route. |
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Ex 2920 now used as a mobile stage, called 'The Stage Bus'
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| A shame, but at least it isnt scrapped and is something useful. The lads have done a great job. |
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| Yes it is a shame tho but the black all over her looks better than that old silver livery before |
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| 2920 was a rubbish bus anyway |
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| RUBBISH! It was probably the most loved Metro DP TWM ever had. I wish she was back with TWM at WA and was on the 951 and 996 like the old days! :( |
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| Why was 2920 so special? It wasn't one of my favourites. I would like most of the DP Metros to come to Walsall, but this one isn't top of my list. By the way it also used to be on the 18.00 966 route from Walsall aswell in the good old days |
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| 2920 was special cuz she was the last coach seated Metrobus In service and Walsall I have a site dedicated to the Metrobuses Travel WM have a look if you want there are pics of me posing inside 2920 I consider that picture very now cuz all DP Metrobuses have been scrapped have a look if you want its www.travelwmmetrobuses.fotopic.net |
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2008-05-08 22:59:04 |
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| i am he who converted this bus in to The Stage Bus, i wasnt intent on taking the last one in survice it just sort of ended up like that, and as has alredy been pointed out atleast it didnt go to scrap! it is now giving many people much joy and being very much loved! www.thestagebus.com - it's a stage, in a bus! |
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| its not scrapped!! ive seen it in chelmsley wood solihull
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| What a waste of a DP metro, a right wreck. Should be scrapped :( |
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| I LOVE THE STAGE BUS :D
And you would too if you saw it. |
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| This bus has been wrecked |
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| Wrecked? How? And are you the same person who thinks it should be scrapped? Why would you say that!? |
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| 2920 used to work the 966 (Walsall to Birmingham Airport/NEC)and 951 (Cannock to Birmingham City Centre). Not now |
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Withdrawn 2783 now in store
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227 seen between duties on the 688. All of this batch have now left the TWM fleet
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| Isn't 264 still going at MH last time I saw it was on the 224 in Bilston |
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| 264 Is still going, but it's from a different batch. 227 was form a bath that carry Marshall bodywork. 241-250 and 261-275 carry Alexander bodywork. |
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| Oh, I've just noticed that these have destination displays up above the roof! |
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| This bus is now in service with Avondale Coaches in Glasgow and carries their red livery |
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LH 2784 Working on the 54. Stechford Lane
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| Seems to be a busy area. What suburb is Stechford Lane in? |
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| Stechford Lane is in Ward End, near the Fox&Goose |
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| This bus is smashed up at Miller Street, got some pics of it today |
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A rear photo of TWM 2895, seen with the spires of Lichfield Cathedral
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Beautiful pic Tom. Well done! |
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| It certainly is, I will be going on the 991 tomorrow to say good-bye xx |
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Travel West Midlands MCW Metrobus MK2 2895, C895 FON, one of the last Metrobuses delivered to WMPTE, leaves Lichfield for Walsall in the last days of the 991 being operated by TWM
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Very sad that a Metro route is being withdrawn. I've also heard the 351 is to be w/d? |
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The lower saloon of 3087
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| What garage is 3087 at? This looks like Solihull |
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| 3087 is currently allocated to Acocks Green Grage |
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| Oh...not many MkIIA's at AG, any others? |
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| Yes 3041, 3056, 3086, 3119 are also at AG |
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| Oh so quite a few? 3086 and 3087 together! |
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| 3119 is now XS after hitting a bridge |
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| will 3119 be scrapped now? another Metrobus with a roof damage It would be gr8 if 2886,3119 were opentop with 2939 for tours |
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| Yes unfortunately 3119 is scrapped |
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| 3087 is now allocated to Perry Barr Garage. It has been seen on the 16 and 101 as well as school route 886 |
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| 3087 is now allocated to Wolverhampton Garage. It has been seen on the 505 and 512 |
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| see pic in 'XMAS PARK&RIDE' Section |
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2975 passes Diamond Olympian P907RYO
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| Am I right to believe that 2975 was the first MkIIA delivered to TWM? |
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| I thought so, was 2974 E 974 VUK? Or was that the last Tracline Bus (A 114 WVP) |
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| 2974 was A114WVP, and you're right, it was the last Tracline bus |
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| Aha! Yes! What was the last metrobus delivered to TWM was it 3123 and 3124? |
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| 3124 was numerically the last Metrobus delivered to West Midlands Travel |
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| Yes, I do know its scrapped. 2975 is at PB right or WN? |
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| Aha. Has 2975 ever been to any other garage or has it been at PB since delivery |
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| I think 2975 was at WT maybe(?) Im unsure, but now its sold |
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2787 working on the last day of route 590 (10/11/2007). Digbeth
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| OH NO I Forgot to go on it :'( |
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2689 (LH) Working on the first day of Metrobus operation, on new route 90
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| Oh, doesnt look to dissimilar from the 590A/C. Why exactly was the route withdrawn? |
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| The route has changed in certain places, so it has been re-numbered |
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| Ok. Some of it is still part of the 590 |
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Withdrawn Plaxton Presidents 4110, 4028 and 4118 awaiting refurbishment
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Good pic, I didn't know they were all withdrawn! |
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| 4110! 4111 is W411DOP, 4110 W411DOE. |
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3069
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| OH PLEASE BRING HER BACK TO WALSALL I MISS HER, I MISS HER ON THE 394A WHEN SHE USED TO BE ON BRING HER BACK SHE'S A WALSALL BUS!! |
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| The MkIIA's don't suit WA, it was unnecessery to send 3020 there. TWM should send 2989, 2990, 3008, 3023 and 3097 to WN. I understand you miss them but they are better suited at WN (or other garages) |
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| This was one time branded for the 51 at Perry Barr |
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2849 Is the final Metrobus carrying the Number 1 branding
Farewell to Route 1 Metrobuses |
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| Yep, the last couple of weeks. They should complete the 451 conversion first before this, theres still 6 to go to WB, so this should still see several more outings for the next couple of weeks. Hopefully! |
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| Maybe not, there's been Wright Gemini's apperaing recently on route 1! |
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3119 now in store after a low bridge accident
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Another metro going for scrap, probably. First 2886, now 3119. It says 76 on the back but was it that low bridge on the 30? |
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| i suppose this bus going for scrap now |
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| Low bridge on the 76 route |
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| There is now low bridge on the 76 route the only low bridge i know is on the 30 route 3119 may have been on the 76 the previous day |
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2935 carrying Timesaver livery, working on the 963 © David Cole
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| Shame this bus went to McColls before being scrapped. When did it go to McColls? I'm guessing it was sometime after 2003?? |
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2009-05-21 13:22:47 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| I used to fall asleep regulary in those comfortable seats!ended up at Gannow at the terminus on many an occasion.Should have got off at Cliff Rock Road!!! |
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3087 transferred to PB and WN before being withdrawn in Jan 08
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| i wonder if 3086 and this bus will ever enter service again |
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3087 in Moseley, heading towards Acocks Green
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| Come back to AG 3086 & 3087 |
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A front view of 2812 in Moseley showing the full via point destination
Farewell to Route 1 Metrobuses |
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| The top half of the blinds on this bus are broken, they still are now! |
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WB 2878 Working through Langley Green on the 449A
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| This left WB a couple of weeks ago. There are no Metros at WB now. End of an era. |
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| According to the paperwork at WB, yes. |
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| Surely they could of transferred 2878 to another Garage |
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A poster advertising the upgrade of the route
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| What a load of tosh.Cheap and nasty. kinda like the B7 refurbs with there bubbling floor |
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| Fair enough if the route was going to have new enviros or even present AG geminis on, but why replace them with these buses that will probably have fallen apart within 5 years. Refurbishment can't hide the fact that these are seriously inferior to the Metros (compare any BC b7 and 2529 etc and see which one looks in the best condition even though there is 15 years difference in age) even if they are low floor. |
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2659 seen leaving the Garage to take up a school working
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| I miss 2659 at AG and this 169 school working operates from Lode Heath School to Yardley Yew Tree |
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3086 seen here working along Church Road
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| If TWM don't bring 3086 and 3087 back into service i am going to take these 2 metros back to AG |
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WA 2672 Working through Aldridge on the 355
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This is a scruffy metrobus. it should be repainted |
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| Yeah ur right Ive put this on my site If you sit downstairs onh2672 on the Emergency Exit Sign you will see a little white sticker I think from 2491 or 2490 Its got POG 490Y or POG 491Y VERY STRANGE anybody who catches her next time have a look |
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| The sticker you are on about is the code fitted to each bus to identyfi the adverts fitted.It states reg no.So 72 must have had a window of 91.2672 was withdrawn and taken to ms today. |
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| Nothing just got to loose two more metros and 72 had a fair bit of VI WORK so it was withdrawn.Its for re sale.Not scrap at the moment. |
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| I bet she will go to Travel De Courecy to join her sister 2671 |
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Now withdrawn 2764 still in Travel Coventry livery. When on loan to WN
Wolverhampton Xmas Park and Ride Metros |
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| I think 22617,2764 are reinstated at Perry Bar to cover for Volvo B7TL Plaxton Presidents are refubished |
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| Sorry I type to fast thats 2167,2764. |
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| 2167 a proper pl bus.2617 |
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| yes i see it got im a nightmare at the keyboard |
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| 2617 and 2764 where at PB to cover for Volvo B7 Presidents but now are at Wolverhampton |
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2792 (LH) When at WN on loan from Carlyle Bus & Coach. Coseley
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Why Is former Walsall 2792 still on loan why Is she back on loan to Travel WM Im glad she's back but It sounds strange that she's on loan to Travel wm |
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| 2792 is on loan to pl due to heavy work load on the mot.s.Allso it is the season for park and ride. |
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| Y do wolverhampton always borrow buses |
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WB 2598 Working along Suffolk Street Queensway on the 82
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| Is 2598 still in storage at Miller Street or has it been scrapped or sold. |
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| it got withdrawn and then sold almost automatically to shorey, mualden in august 2006 |
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| Why almost automatically? |
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YW 2529 Transferred from LH. Working on the 6. Camp Hill
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| I was on a 72 bus and i saw 2529 on the 69 |
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| I seen 2529 on the 69 before she was withdrawn |
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The tatty rear end of 2926 before it was re-painted.
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Might be. But boy does it shift when you get her wound up.Did v.fest with her last year. |
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| She was on loan to WN last year. Does anyone know what routes she was on? |
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| This noisy rotbox was damaged on Friday due to a collision with a tree. |
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LH 2750 Carrying no side logos after it's 166 branding was removed. Lea Hall
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Gona carry nat west midlands on the side any how soon |
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3041 seen working on the 41, when at AG Garage. Solihull
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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Now Sold 3063 (CV) Turns into Maudslay Avenue, working on route 10
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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2008-09-05 11:19:11 |
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| Saw this bus today waiting at the Ministry of Transport testing station, Kidderminster. |
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| Seen this on Soho Road,Handsworth yesterday, it was on school bus routes, for Green Bus, its still in TWM colours though. |
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Withdrawn 3086. A victim of route 1 being converted to Volvo B7 operation
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2886 has now been cannibalised and awaits it's tow for scrap
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| i was at miller st yesterday and 2886 was nowhere to be seen, so the end has come :( |
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| i was at miller st yesterday and 2886 was nowhere to be seen, so the end has come :( |
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Now scrapped 2652 before it's engine was removed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why does 2652 saying xmas? |
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| Maybe somethink to do with the time of the year! |
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Now scrapped 3119 with roof damage is now in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| A great pic Tom, a time to compare the roof damage to both recentees 2886 and 3119. 2886 should never have been scrapped, well in a way 3119 could have been repaired but 2886 was defo viable to repair, as the pic shows. but it's a shame we have lost the old grey bird and the only G---FJW metro at AG. What happened to 3119 was it a diversion? |
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| The only positive is that it has probably allowed an older Metro to stay in service for longer that may have been withdrawn after the route 1 change eg 2707 etc. |
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2745, seen when carrying Brindleyplace Shuttle Branding © Cyril Hatfield
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| So what was the Brindley Place shuttle routes? |
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| As far as I am aware only the 103 was branded for the Brindley Place Shuttle but all buses going down Broad Street serve Brindley Place anyway |
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| It was just the 103 route (Woodgate Valley North - City Centre) that had this branding |
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| Does anybody know why she was scrapped was she fire damaged? |
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| Yes it was fire damage. Check out this link for a pic of the damage:
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| Thanks for that wonder why she was fire damaged was it kids? |
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| Well it might have been an egine fire, as the damage is to the rear of 2745 |
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3087 (WN) During it's short period at PB. Seen here on the 16
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Thats better, shame about 3086 :( |
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| I saw this at the Scott Arms strangely Saturday evening, turning as the 16A does at the Scott Arms terminus. Although it wasnt a Weekday or wasnt in service. Glad to see a pic of this. I think 3086 is at WN. |
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2167 seen on route 11 in Coventry © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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2624 (WA) Transferred from WT. Reported to be the final Metrobus painted in this livery. Wolverhampton
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| A shame this is the final metrobus repaint. It also means that 2672 will not get repainted |
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| Maybe 2672 will get the new Nat Ex livery!!! Probably not |
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| yeh i know i hope its repainted |
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WN 2833 on the 545. Bilston
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| I was in Wolverhampton today and i saw this bus working on the 513 |
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| Where does the 513 go via? The 512 goes via Penn Fields and Coalway Road so does the 513 go in the opposite direction?? |
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| 513 goes via bantock park/merry hill |
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Now withdrawn 2786, and stored 1837 (BV57XHE)
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| And why have BOTH vehicles been withdrawn? |
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| A shame, 2786 was only at WN for a coupel of weeks. The rest which went to WN will follow this fate. The scanias here are not withdrawn, just stored. |
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| Oh ok I see so did the 2651 go to WN or not? |
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'Tracline 65' logo on the rear of 3098
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| Well! Well! Well! I was driving behind 3098 and never noticed it! |
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| Yes gr8 shot i wonder if they are bringing back the old days on 2760 she had the WM logo on the grill what are Travel WM doing all the old logos from the past are appearing? |
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| Yep, i understand the reasons why they are adding random things back to metrobuses, they will all be gone soon :( |
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| who put that there on a WN bus? a bit silly really. at least put it on a PB metrobus where the 65 is held. then again, might aswell bring out the old logos and stickers for the dying breed of metros |
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| Take a look at the upper saloon front bulkheads on WB Metros (and those transferred to PL) and you will see the old WMT logo and 'West Midlands' stickers. I don't remember them being there, but they seemed to start appearing about 6 months ago. |
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| PL is Park Lane bus garage in Wolverhampton whereas CR is Cleveland Road Garage also in Wolverhampton |
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| Im guilty of 3098/3005/2760.Not the uper bulkheads though.Allso 4328 417 Plus other randoms. |
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| Oh right! PL is obv now! Is CR still going? |
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| Cleveland Road Garage had closed for some time ago now, that I can say for cartain. But someone had told me that in Wolves they kept moving buses between PL and CR, just wan' to know if it was true or not and if it's true, why? |
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Now withdrawn 2906, Working on the 512. When at WN
Wolverhampton Xmas Park and Ride Metros |
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| I was going to take a pic of this in Wolverhampton and put it on my website, www.twm2007to2008.piczo.com, but then I couldnt find it:( |
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Loaned 2792 with a TWM logo but carrying 'Carlyle Bus&Coach' legal lettering
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| Oh Carlyle is still a Brum operator then! |
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WB 2660 in the snow in Blackheath
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| OMG Has it been snowing in Brum? OMG no way! |
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4057, 4089 and 4098 awaiting refurbishment
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Last time we will see these three buses in TWM livery. Soon they will be in NationalExpressWestMidlands livery!
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| 4057 had only just been repainted after accident repair - which included the bit above the door that was repanelled! |
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Now sold 2975 passes 2782 on Frederick Street
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| Oh no, not again. Metrobuses are becoming redundant at PB now, only the 196 is full metrobus operation. Why are the metros losing operation of the 101? What buses will replace them? Happy New Year to everyone by the way |
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| The 196 is now operated by central buses wiv only a few TWM workings |
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| Oh what a shame. What will happen to the PB MkIIA's? |
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| I guess though that the few workings that TWM do on the 196 will still require Metros as I cant see them keeping low floor buses that will only make 4 journeys a day! |
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2988 (with unusual blinds set) working through Winson Green
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| some idiot robbed my phone on that bus and it was the best phone out at the time a few years ago. it was when i was coming home on the 28, sitting upstairs and the bus was full. sitting at the front. ahh memories of double deckers on the 28. oh and the 101. which buses will be used on the 101? |
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| i always get on them plastic omnilinks on 97/97a route (1794)they look nice with "your 97" on the side, the doors take ages to open and they sound the same as that other bus not volvo or lynx, the mercades ones?? |
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Ex TWM Metrobuses 2870 and 2831 pass in the outskirts of Leicester
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| Are the window stickers on the upper of former 2870 from a previous route when it operated for TWM. Looks like those that were used on the 45/7, 900 etc. |
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| Yes 287o was branded for the Pershore Road 45/47 routes, and was last allocated to Birmingham Central BC |
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YW 2561 In it's 25th year of service. Working on the 18. Bartley Green
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I remember 2561 at LH. When was it transferred to YW, November 2007? Is that the Romsley Road terminus? |
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| I remember riding on this when it was based at the old Cotteridge Bus Garage on routes through Rubery to take me to school in Northfield mainly on the old 64 route and also the old 49 route |
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The night door on the rear of the staircase of 2790 - one of several fitted to Metrobuses to close off the top decks of the bus when used on night services
Odds and Ends |
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2008-01-06 09:30:15 |
Left by Craig Humphries (#0) |
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| Very interesting, have seen the odd one of these before but didn't think thery were still fitted. Wonder what routes they were locked on and was it at the driver's discretion? Makes you wonder why they didn't just use single deckers though! |
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| That was a good idea i think, if only they did that to them today, stop thieves, graffiti artsists ect. from wrecking the buses. Problem - i see why they were removed as the lower deck would be too full. |
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| Did 2786 also have a similar night door? I'm sure I remember seeing one on that bus. |
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| 559 mayte.
You'll be mugged on the top deck, |
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| They were a group of 'hoodies' deciding to congregate upstairs at the back of 3067 on the 512 recently. Half the upper deck was filled with these 'yobbos' |
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| I would say they were fitted by wmt in the middle 90s when there used to be night buses.N78 comes to mind. |
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| You'd get mugged on the top deck of the 559 in the day, more like murdered in the night! |
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| IM SURE THIS HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED BY WN. |
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| These were fitted to few buses on a trial basis in the mid 80s. It never really caught on. i think it was when wmt had a major graffiti problem and this was an easy solution. |
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Rare on the 101 in January 2008 was Optare Solo 298, filling in for a Metro
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| WOW! 298 is always on double deck routes, seen on the 52 recently. I don't think 298 is a metrobus lol! Why are there no place names? |
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| Doesn't have them now, i've scrolled through them before |
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Recently withdrawn 3012 is now parked in the tram shed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Oh dear. Why is 3012 withdrawn? |
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| flippinhell! i didnt know 3012 was leaving us so soon R.I.P theres probably no room in the area where they cannibalise the buses:) which is good.....for now |
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| There is a good chance it may be re sale as parkd in the sheds |
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| matt, it isnt very good when the metros have no battery power is it, :P |
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An overview of the former tramsheds, now used to store vehicles
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I'd like to go inside those & take pics but the thing is I don't know who to ask & if i'd be allowed... |
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| Rumour is that TWM Birmingham Central Garage is to be knocked down in 8 years!!!! |
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2008-07-18 15:32:58 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Used to be someone called Richard when I worked out of there for WM Yourbus - dunno if he's still there - I know he carried on after closure, so try his name. |
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Withdrawn 2906 parked in the tram shed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Whats annoying is the fact that these buses are being stole from AG/WB and not being returned! |
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| Well make the most of youre metros at wb.They are all to be replaced by alx400 b7s. |
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| Well I live in Bartley Green so I can get a 18 which is full metro operation! |
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| Remember this on the 31 and one the 1E |
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3090 is slowly being cannibalised for spare parts
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Whats taking it so long, theres our friend 2696 |
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2727 (YW) Working along Hog's Lane on route 18
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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2668 spent nearly 26 years at WA before moving to PB in 2009. Senn here passing 2624 on the 301
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| A very rare sight of two metros on the 301, and getting them passing each other in one photo is excellent. Nice pic |
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| Yes very rare but the route is much better with Metros on! I take it then that the usual B10s are away being repainted into the new livery? |
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| Yes, this is VERY rare. Usually B10L operation. Good how they pass each other, but does the 301 need to be d/d? |
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| No our b10l arnt away for repaint allthough 1401 is in the new livery.The 301 is now in the handas of b6s with od b10l.1470.The 377 uses most of them at the moment. |
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| Ex-Premier 997 Gem 4680 (BX 54 XPN) was on the 301 today, seen in Stafford Street in Walsall |
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| Two former 997Geminis were on the 301 today. I caught 4680 and I saw 4686 in Bloxwich. I also saw on the route - a B6, a gas bus and a Trident but sadly no Metro today - seems like every type of vehicle at Walsall is being used on this route!!! |
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| I think a Gem was on the 394 today unless it was a dream |
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| I remember seeing DP Metro 2929 (D929NDA) working on the 301 once in 1996 |
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Ex 2967 now operating for de Courcey. Working on the 22.Coventry
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| Last Wednesday (13/02/08) I saw ex 2967 working on the 22 |
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| Yes - They are regular on the 22 |
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2714 (AG) Filling in for a Gemini on the outer circle
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Rare! Nice to see a Metrobus on the Outer Circle! |
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4742 and BV57 XJD newly delivered, and parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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passengers disembark from 3022 as it pauses behind 3032
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| I thought disembark was too get off a bus? |
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| Yes, Those 2 people have just got off, and there is someone just about to step out of the doors too. |
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| Sorry, I meant 'Disembark off a boat' |
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Ex 2176 and 2567 showing the difference between MK1 and MK2 designs
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| 2176 Is going to be promotion bus by a private owner but is up here as its drive shaft has gone and needs repair . |
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Ex 2462 is now back in the Midlands, and in preservation
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| I'm glad this bus is coming back to work for TWM |
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| She won't be working for TWM. She's now privately owned by a preservationist in Coventry. |
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| 2462 is a member of the MCW West Midlands Bus group |
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| Does the MCW West Midlands Bus Group have a website. I'd love to know more about your group and the metrobuses you've saved! |
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2009-05-27 08:26:12 |
Left by mcw westmidland bus grop (#0) |
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| ye we do have 1 it is mcw westmidland bus grop |
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3065 Working on Route 19. Radcliffe Road, Earlsdon
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Sorry but this isn't Charter Avenue, it is Radcliffe Road, Earlsdon, Coventry |
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2167 carrying an overall ad for Asda © David Cole
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| it says 2176 on the info when it is 2167 by the way, nice pic :) |
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| Nice surprise to see this picture. I am sitting on the front seat above the driver and it was taken in the run for the Sandwell Rally 1983. |
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6832 seen in service in Coventry © David Cole
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| 6832 is now preserved with a private owner I believe. It is often seen either at Aston Manor Road Transport Museum or at BaMMOT at Wythall on the open days.
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| See a pic of her in preservation in the "WMPTE Metrobuses in Preservation" section on the index page |
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| 6832 Is now owned by the WM MCW BUS GROUP along with 7007,2449,2462,2743,2957 |
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Withdrawn 3086 is back in store after being on loan to WN
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Well as they use to say about London Routemasters London's affair with the Routemaster, In the midlands I think we should call it West Midlands affair with the Metrobus |
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| Are 3086 & 3087 still in store at Miller Street |
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4080 and 4037, withdrawn and awaiting refurb
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Notice the 138 display. havent seen this route in ages! I wouldnt say w/d lol silly TWM! |
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2610 has now joined 3090 in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why? What was wrong with it? |
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P508KOX on the jacks, whilst 2651 has had the engine removed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Oh no, another WT MkII going for scrap. If TWM scrap her, I will not go on one of their buses again. We feels the disgrace. Even my maths teacher from Erdington is getting annoyed he gets metros regularly (not from Erdington anyway). 2651 was about to celebrate its 25th aaww what a shame. What was 1/9508 doing here on the jacks? |
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| Shame it couldnt have gone to Walsall to join 2624 (and 2650!) Is 2618 still in service at WT? I hope it makes 25 years and then gets preserved, not scrapped. |
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| 2618 is still hanging on in Coventry. Saw her working on the 19, the 10 and the 4 last week |
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| Thats good news. 2891 must be the only other MK11 Metro at Cov left. |
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| There is no MKII left at WT (now CV), 2618 has a broken gearbox and won't charge, 2891/2979-83 are withdrawn
2618 made it to 25 at least! The next one to be withdrawn is 3054 |
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Stored 2786 and 2939
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Shame, at least they got roof over the heads, I bet baldy 2939 must be cold LOL! |
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| Goodbye 2939 she Is going to spain soon to be exported. |
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| Big shame. I'm sure they could have put 2939 to good use somewhere around the West Mids, even if only in the summer. |
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| Should of sold it to Stagecoach in Warwickshire for open top tours in Stratford-upon-Avon |
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Ex 2663 is the only of de Courcey's Metrobuses to carry the new company logo
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| I seen ex 2663 in Sheldon today while i was waiting for 2813 on the 41 |
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| 2662 was scrapped In the 80's I think after been stolen from I don't know but I think It was Walsall youths stole her |
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Now withdrawn 2827 persued by a Volvo B10B whilst on the 12 in Wake Green
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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2008-01-27 12:20:15 |
Left by John Stait (#1213379) |
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| I remember when 2827 came to YW in Bryant Homes advert livery. YW sent 2820 to BC in exchange. 2827 been at YW ever since. |
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2654 at Ley Hill, when at YW
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Can somebody tell me if 2654 has been transferred to Acocks Green because I got on 2654 on route 41 when I was coming home from Solihull |
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| Yes 2654 is now at AG seen on the 1 |
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| A metro back on the 1? great news |
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| I don't if it was in service. There were only 2 passengers on board. It did say '1 Acocks Green via Moseley' bt maybe it was going to the depot |
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2862 on the 69 at Shirley Station
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| 2857 WAS ON THE 69 THE DAY AFTER THIS PIC WAS ADDED (26/1/08) |
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2788 on the 18 in Ley Hill
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| It will be a sad day when Metrobuses no longer operate this route. |
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| Are all the Yardley Wood Buses going to be withdrawn or moved to other garages it's sad to see them go but does anyone know where 2788 is going |
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| I hope 2529 and the other 25** buses at YW are kept. |
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withdrawn 2806, now in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why did the Metros lose their fog lights? |
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| I believe they were removed as they were never used much & caused problems on repaints may be wrong of course lol |
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| The fog lights were removed because Its was something to do with the MOT In their midlife |
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2811 seen pulling out of Northfield Road, Kings Norton
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| I hope they transfer 2811 to AG cos she will be with her sisters 2812 & 2813 |
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Ex 2556 now operating for Kingsley's Coaches. Birtley
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| I remember going to school on this bus when it was based @ Selly Oak bus Garage. Great to see this bus still on the road. I also remember 2556 when it was based @ Walsall as well often on the 51 |
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Ex 2771 now working for Kingsley's coaches, Tyne & Wear
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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2010-05-21 21:11:45 |
Left by Robson Field (#1256418) |
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| Hi, i love ex-2771 (A771 WVP) becuase when i was four, i had a picture with this bus and it means a lot to me. It moved up to the north east of england with me! I hope that i can but this one day, i am 13 now, do you think it will last till i am old enough? |
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Ex 2702, now with Kingsley's Coaches. Birtley
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| This bus has finally been re-painted into the Kingsleys Livery, pics can be seen on Flickr. |
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Withdrawn Metrobuses 2679, 2982 and 3021
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| whats going to happen to these now |
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| I got really p*****d off with Metrobuses being randomly withdrawn. These 3 could be out in service |
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2753 filling in for a Trident on the 35
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| YAY! The return of metros on route 35! It seems sad saying these are filling in for Tridents! |
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| Nice to see Metros outnumbering a Trident!! |
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| Yes, but these were regular on the 35!! I know these are outnumbering Tridents, but they dont work it anymore |
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| Some metros do work on the 35 and on Thursday i saw 2753 on the 35 |
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2823 filling in for a Trident on the 4
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Nice pic and working! I think the black works really well! |
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2746 was withdrawn in Sept 2008. Seen here on Northfield Road on the 18
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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2008-02-07 17:15:41 |
Left by Zach Jordan (#1209424) |
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| ahh, a sight we won't see for much longer :-( |
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ex 2562 Now with Hawkes, Derby
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| Saw this yesterday outside Pride Park Football Stadium in Derby |
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2939 is now in store at Miller Street
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| I think 2939 was withdrawn because its not the right time of the year to operate, now it should be reinstated because its cumin on summer!:p |
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| 2939 was withdrawn in Jan 07 and spent all of 2007 in store at Miller Street. It has now been sold and is awaiting transhipment to Spain. Will be greatly missed in the Midlands because until it lost its roof in early 2003 it was the best and most reliable DP metro in the fleet when in service in Walsall for 966 and 951 duties |
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LH 2901 Pulling out of Bull Street, whilst working on the 54
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Lovely pic, I havent seen 2901 in a long time |
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| 2901 was off the road in late 2007/early 2008 with accident damage, but was repaired, and is now back on the road. |
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WN 2907 Passes the Goodyear Works, whilst filling in for a Trident on the 533
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Looks like this will be sticking around too which is good as seems to now have full blinds. |
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| Yes, I forgot 2907 was at WN! Look at the girl blowing kisses lol |
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| The Goodyear chimney has now been demolished! |
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WA 2624 Passes Walsall Arboretum whilst working on the 394A
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Yes thats my route the 394A is a reliable route |
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| Yes, I like the livery shining out |
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| when and where has this been lately can someone tell me please |
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WA 2613 Heading for Walsall whilst working on the 394
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| when and where has this been lately |
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Ex 2928 When in use as a Trainer with Travel London
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Wow Tom a great pic mate I love your pics they are excellent |
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| Seems odd seeing 2928 at London! |
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| Hey Tom do you think the DP Metrobuses will ever return of loan from Travel London to the West Midlands? |
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| Chris, I've heard a rumour that at least 1 of them (2942) is soon returning to the West Midlands. Not sure about the others although I hope that they do especially the 2922, 2951 and 2955. Not sure what they will be used for though, probably driver trainers |
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| oh great hope she comes to Walsall |
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WA 2931 Heading for Walsal whilst working on the 368
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I havent seen a DP on the 368 for ages!, now I have! |
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| Now withdrawn.Due to a cracked chasis. |
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| Oh no, only 2926 and 249 remain:( |
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| 2931 is still in service along with 2949 and the tatty old 2926. It was the 2933 that has been withdrawn this month due to a cracked chassis |
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| Oh right. I was going to say, I saw 2931 recently on the 639 |
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| On the 639? How very rare. Usually B6LE operation |
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| NEWS! This bus has the new National Express West Midlands name branding on the front - surely the first Metro. Even better, it looks like it has been repainted (at least the lower half). |
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| Well after all my hard work repainting and re applying new transfers im sory to say 2931 has been wrote off due to being driven under a low bridge.Im gutted.R.I.P 2931. |
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| 2nd one is 3074, 2931 has been written off |
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| No not 2931 why Is it every Metrobus seems to go under a low bridge are the company doing it to get rid of these classic buses by driving them under low bridges god we have had 2886,3119,2917,and now 2931 funny how they have happened each week |
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| What route was 2931 meant to be on when it hit the bridge? |
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| Very good work to the person who painted 2931, looked great. Any chance another Metro could get similar treatment now this is sadly withdrawn? Maybe 2672 or similar. Would be great. (Also referring to 2672, how did it come to have the extra panel put on its rear near the blind?) |
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WA 2933 Heading for Walsall whilst working on the 366 shortly before withdrawl
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I love this bus very very much xxx |
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| Worst news about this bus - how could they withdraw it - it still looks great? |
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| we should soon be seeing this at Miller st, but i hope TWM fix the cracked chassis, if they dont then i am NOT working for twm when im older |
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| Well Matt was Inspecting her and found the chassis problem the second they found this they took the ticket machine of and everything and straight to Miller Street I have never seen a bus go so quick |
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| Saw 2933 two weeks ago on the 395. Looking good |
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| 2933 is now withdrawn. Not many DP Metro's left. Lets hope the 2931 and 2949 stay around for some time along with 2929,2917,2959 and 2958 at the driver training school and the 2922,2942,2951,2955,2948 and 2928 at travel london |
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| It's a shame these buses are withdrawn. They are special |
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| Couldn't 2933 be re-instated to Acocks Green because 2933 is my favourite metro dp |
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| I don't now about AG bt maybe it could go to WT with us! |
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| Can we get one thing straight.The withdrawall of this bus had nothing to do with me. |
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| This and 2931 have been sold to anouther operator |
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| Yes I think she has been sold to Sharps or Atlantis |
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| Has 2931 been sold to the same operator as 2933? |
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2680 is now in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Those tyres look odd on 2680! It looks in a good condition! |
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3090 now awaits it's tow for scrap
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| what time was you at miller st? i watched 9107 as it was backed into the garage, maybe its being scrapped :( |
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| They not took most of the windows have they |
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Withdrawn from WB is 2646
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Really sad......West Bromwich's oldest bus :( look at the state of the yard too |
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| I did have a video and some pics of this bus going from there to the other side of Miller Street, sadly my stupid computer deleted them all! Was really smokey when it was started up |
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Fire damaged 1374 still dumped in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I wish Miller Street (MS - my code!) would do something about this! MS seem to be running out of space! |
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| Can't they use the back-end of 1371 to repair? Or is 1371 repairable? |
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| MS could use 1371 I suppose. No no 1371 looks in a terrible state (see the pic in the MS graveyard) |
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now withdrawn 2827 has joined other vehicles in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| i had a email from TWM i asked why are the MCW's being scrapped and the reply was "depending on the mileage and the condition of the bus is the difference between withdrawal, sold or scrapped". |
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| I guess there was an auction? as i saw so many buses in there and the odd ones from other companies. |
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2779 Working on the 525 on Bushbury Lane. 2779 went for scrap in July 2009
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| Why is 2779 showing Bearwood? |
| [#8718718] |
2008-02-17 10:21:11 |
Left by Zach Jordan (#1209424) |
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| My guess is that the drivers having a bit of fun!! |
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| Yeh but thats naughty because he could get sacked for not having the correct destination display |
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| I thought the 82 goes to Bearwood not the 525 |
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| lighten up a bit people. he's just havin fun or was rushing so he put up what he thought was right [he saw the 'B' and thought, it must be Bushbury Hill, ahh well stuff it i cant be bothered to go searching for it now] its just a destination board. |
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| Bearwood may be on all Wolverhampton blinds because the 126e can terminate at Bearwood (Hagley Road). |
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| Also maybe 2779 has been at West B Garage |
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| I don't think it has been at WB, but it would be VERY rare to see it on the 126E, especially an MkII metro. One on the 126 is rare enough, but the 126E is rarer |
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| 2779 was at WB prior to their Gemini's being delivered. |
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| Aha! There we go! Thats why 2779 has Bearwood on the blinds |
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| i drive the 126 and have taken a metro to birmingham which was fun! The 126E wton to dudley has metros on it everyday as it comes off a 530 running board doing the 711 then followed by 126E, 2 trips. This came from PB i think. |
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Ex 2809 now operates for Harpurs of Derby
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| Seen in Derby yesterday outside Pride Park Football Stadium
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2827 has now had the engine removed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why have they randomly withdrawn 2827? |
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Now stored 4024 and 4061
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Probably for refurbishment |
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| 4024 seems OK, and 4061 was repainted in a new ad last year |
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withdrawn 4030, with 9260, 2982 and 3021
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why is 4030 withdrawn? It was only repainted last year? |
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| 4030 has fire damage, and is currently off the road |
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| Oh dear. When, what route and when did it happen? |
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withdrawn 2531 and 3021
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| How very sad to see a 25yo metro withdrawn |
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| How very sad to see a 25yo metro withdrawn |
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| No hope they dont scrap 2531 hope they send her to Walsall to work with her sister 2530 |
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| I hope so, maybe 2529 will go to WA as well |
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| what happend to the metrobus that had its roof smacked off in wolverhampton? |
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2866 Transferred from Coventry, was withdrawn in March 2009
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| An excellent pic Tom! With what looks like 4374 peeping out together with 2866 |
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| My Dad's Cousin works at YW Garage he maintains the Buses his name is Phil and the Trident is 4375 i've checked the reg. no. and i seen 2866 on the 2 in Birmingham on the 24/09/08 while i was waiting for 4623 on the 60 |
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2824 passes 2784 (on diverted route 26)
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Moor St Queensway was closed, so all buses were diverted, using Corporation St to leave town. |
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| WOW. Isn't Moor Street REALLY busy? Why was it closed?? |
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Former 2248 now with a private owner, Wolverhampton
Subsequent Owners - MK1 |
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| Hey Tony were was this taken? |
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2658 woking on the 2. This bus was transferred from LH
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Isn't 2658 the odd bus with the different engine or something? |
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| 2658 had a Cummins Engine as an experiment when she was new. This was replaced when she was refurbished by Marshall's and now carries a standard Gardner 6LXB. |
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| Oh yes! I wonder why 2658 was fitted with a different engine? |
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3005 during a spell on loan to YW in 2007. Shirley
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| A great picture! Why was 3005 loaned to YW exactly? |
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| I've just noticed the small fleet number under 3005! What route was 4330 on? I presume it was the 69, it would be VERY rare for it to be on the 12 |
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| 4340 was on the 69, unfortunatley you can't see that on the pic |
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| 3005 and 3007 were both loaned to YW last year during the summer, I don't know why, they returned after only a short while! |
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| Yes, I saw 3007 on the 12 and 35. I thought 4340 (sorry I said 4330) would have been on the 69 |
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Ex 2630 now working for Travel de Courcey, seen on Contract Service 736. Coventry
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| A nice ad on 2630. Is it meant to be used to on Asda Shuttle Services or is it just a normal ad bus? Where does the 736 go? |
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| The 736 runs between the City and Prologis Park a couple of times on weekdays. |
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| Oh! I wonder if TCV have operated this route! |
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2654 Transferred from YW, but later moved on to PB
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| Why was 2654 transferred to AG? |
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| Are there going to be anymore metros going to AG apart from 2654 and 2674 |
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| Not that I am aware of but when I was on 4043 on the 1 a driver said 2849 will leave AG and go to Coventry!!! I also have heard that 2530 will go to AG |
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| Oh by the way, has anyone seen 2849 recently? |
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| Every time i see 2654 its always on route 41 can't 2654 go on other AG routes |
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| I think AG could do with some 25** fleeted metros |
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| I will be on holiday from 24th May to 31st May so if there is any fleet news can any of you people text me on my mobile my number is +447799211821 thanks |
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| I was on 4425 on the 900 in Birmingham and I saw 2654 filling in for a Volvo B7 on the 31 |
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| 2654 out on the 76 today along with 2812 |
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2811 pauses outside Northfield Shopping Centre whilst on the 18
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Can 2811 be transferred to AG instead of been withdrawn |
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| This bus was at Walsall a month back had to go to Trailways and have the floor done |
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2788 in Bartley Green on a cold Winter's morning
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| I was 4395 on the 6 and i saw 2788 filling on the 37 yesterday i don't know if 2788 was On Loan to AG just for that day or is transferred to AG |
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2758 Was transferred to LH in 2008. Seen here passing under the Stratford Line in Solihull
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Dorridge Line Not Stratford |
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2866 passes the multi-storey on Pershore St, whilst working on the 12
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Is 2866 going to be sold, scrapped, withdrawn or transferred to another garage |
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| I don't think 2866 will be scrapped because it is in service. Although when Yardley Wood Metrobuses are gone for good all of them will be withdrawn |
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| Couldn't 2866 go to AG instead of being withdrawn |
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2827 is now in the scrap line with no engine
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| What was the reason for scraping 2827, and 2651? |
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2981 in the scrap line with no engine
Miller Street Graveyard |
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Now withdrawn Volvo B6/PLaxton 119
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| WHAT WAS THIS DOING IN THE YARD IS THIS ALSO BEING SOLD TO ROBERTS? |
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| Why are these little darts withdrawn do they just constantly fail? |
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| It's not been sold yet (03/03/08) It's now parked in one of the shed's. |
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| a sight to please all twm drivers, a withdrawn b6! lets hope they start on the wright crusader bodied ones next! |
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| can you go in to miller street and why have they scrapped such a beutifal bus |
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| are you the andy that saw the d9 getting moved |
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withdrawn 3035, 2651 and 3090 in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Could any of these buses be reinstated? |
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now wtihdrawn 2795 and 3021
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| 2795 suffered from minor roof damage and i was at AG taking some pictures of it, go to this site to see them http://nationalexpresswestmidlands.fotopic.net/ then click on Damaged metrobuses. |
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| I did the destination on the front of the bus for my mate, it says CCFC (Coventry City Football Club) Highfield Road (should say robin hood but i cut it out, Highfield Road is the ground that is gone now) I know this isn't a Cov bus but i noticed Highfield Road on so i did it! |
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Now withdrawn 2862 filling in for a Trident on the 35
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| YAY! The return of metrobuses on the 35! Woo! And 2862 is another ex-Coventry bus! I remember 2862 is the MkII with a window of an MkIIA! |
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| Allso notice the plated over vents on the dome. |
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| i remember this at wn in dec 05 saw on 543 twice |
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2710 was withdrawn in July 2009 after 12 years at YW
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| Oooh a nice picture of 2710! Nice to see it in the city! Notice the 934 Omnilink through the bushes on the right! |
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WN 2699 Now fitted with blinds, seen here on the 545. Bilston Street
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| How lovely seeing 2699 at WN! |
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| This is now withdrawn, it arrived at XS today |
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| What has replaced these at Wolvo as quite a few of these have been withdrawn. Really hope its not B10s as the Metros are so superior to them. |
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4006 and 4030 both withdrawn with fire damage
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Will these stay withdrawn or b repaired n enter service. |
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| 4030 is still there, 4006 is being repaired! :( |
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| 4006 now carries the NEW National Express West Midlands Livery |
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withdrawn 2979 and 2860
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I WANT 2979'S NUMBER PLATE :P ORIGINAL FROM THE 80'S!!!! =D |
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The lower saloon of ex 2956, retaining the DP seats
Odds and Ends |
| [#8778811] |
2008-10-18 21:37:01 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| I remember getting on the 963 at Cliff Rock Road,Rednal in 1986,and the driver of brand new 2911 telling me to wipe my feet before i got on!!!!Lovely buses,comfortable and cosy with those coach seats. |
| [#8778813] |
2008-10-18 21:40:45 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| If anybody from National Express West Midlands is looking in, BRING BACK TIMESAVER! It really cut your journey times!(limited stopping). |
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lower saloon of ex 2611, with the rear window plated over
Odds and Ends |
| [#8827796] |
2009-05-07 18:47:17 |
Left by Tom Dbusowner@hotmail.com (#0) |
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| this bus is for sale. spares and repairs 50 pound for the whole bus it drives and nothing wrong with it!! |
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The rear of Trainer 9959
Odds and Ends |
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2977 when new working on the 50 © David Cole
Liveries - WMT Silver/Grey |
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| Ah memories! 2977 looks beautiful in this photo! Looks lovely! Just a shame it was randomly withdrawn and scrapped! |
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3072 carrying an overall ad for IKEA © David Cole
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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| Oh I quite like it! I last saw 3072 on the 503 in Wolves. Looks in a bad state though! |
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Volvo Olympian 3125 before being transferred to Dundee
Other WMT/TWM Vehicles |
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| 3125 was a different bus. I never saw it in service. What garage was it at? |
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| When TWM first had them 3125, 3126, 3128 were based at Hockley. Then they moved to Perry Barr, and this one was also allocated to Wolverhampton. |
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| 3125, 3126 and 3128 were new to London United in May 1996 for use on Airbus services to and from Heathrow. |
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2618 was withdrawn form Coventry early in 2008 after spending 25 years in service there
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| I love the night shot! Well dun |
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2891 seen during her final summer in service, with typical Coventry scenery
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| I remember seeing a line up of brand new C***FON metrobuses lined up in Coventry when they were brand new, sad to see them disappearing |
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| The front grill lives on! It was kindly swapped by Keith Hadley then Operations Director at Travel Coventry and is now on 2449............Cheers Keith your a sad loss to the TWM group. |
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2618 seen in her final week in service, about to take up a contract service
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| DO you see them 2 at the side of 2618 looks like they are arguing |
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| This was the last day I'm sure, it still has this route on it's blind in XS now! |
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4104 in store, awaiting a reurb
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| 4104 looks OK! Apart from the stain! Notice 119 and 2939! |
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| ahhhh the lovely 2939. i have always wanted to catch that bus while an open topper.. looks like i missed my chance |
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4105 with unusual headlights, awaits final refurb
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Looks nice! I mean, so far, lol! Im sure it will look good when refurbed |
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| they look like trident lights |
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| According to a BC driver, this has had rear light mods too |
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| could also be seen as in service lol |
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3035, 2651 and 2827 in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| A big shock. All of thse could have been repaired/reinstated |
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2679, 2981 and 2680 in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| How sad, why are they all being w/d??!! and scrapped! |
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2685 The final standard MK2 to operate in Coventry, before being withdrawn in March 2008
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Nooooooo! There are no more MkII's left at WT now! God bless them! |
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| god! they have god rid of these quickly. i remember there were the loads the last time i visited coventry, then again, it was last summer lol. goodbye lovely MK2s xx |
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3019 was transferred to YW in 2007
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| An excellent pic of 3019 and 4691 behind (with it's doors open!) on the 13C. I went on 3019 on the 19 back in 2006 I still have the ticket. Why was it transferred to YW if they were going to get the Enviros? |
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2983 was withdrawn in March 2008. Seen here on the 21 before the introduction of Bendybuses
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Yes, a shame 2983 is now withdrawn |
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2982 was withdrawn in 2008 and sold almost immediatley
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| What a shame 2982 was withdrawn and sld. Why? L f the E---VUK Metroes are now gone from Coventry |
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2981 was withdrawn in 2008, and is now being cannibalised for spare parts
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Shame 298 s radomly w/d and scrapped |
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| Yup, a shame, now WT is another garage with no metros |
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| still 13 there at the moment, all MK2A's |
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| there is a 298x bus in TWM service at PB, 2984. |
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2558 is lowered down from the tow truck
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why was 2558 towed back to Miller Street and not Lea Hall? I hope TWM haven't decided to randomly withdraw and scrap 2558 |
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| I hope not too as this has always been my favourite mk2 metrobus since it was first in service 25 years ago as I used to go to school on this whenever it was on the 63 route. This had the clunk sound when it came to a stop which I loved it still had the last time I went on it but not as good as it used too. Shame its the penultimate bus in the 2551-60 series left from the Old Selly Oak garage fleet the only other 1 left now is 2552 but that will soon be withdrawn with the rest of the metro's |
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2558 enters the yard, minus it's grille and destination equipment
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Looks like a straight swap between this ill 2558 and the 3014, which should now be fitted with 2558 blinds. |
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Now withdrawn 2983, parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I wonder why the last E---VUK Metro at Coventry was withdrawn randomly? A shame:( What is the future of 4030 next to 2983? |
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| Where has 4006 gone as that was previously parked next to 4030? |
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| Yeh! where has 4006 gone if i'm not mistaken i think there is a metro in that space now |
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| When i went on April 1st, G275 EOG was where E983 VUK was then, gonna miss 2983, was the best one we had! |
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2558 arrives at Miller Street on tow
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| why wasn't 2558 drove to miller st? |
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| Probably wasn't road legal in it's condition |
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| i love the engine whistles on metrobuses.wernt they only ment to last 10 years? |
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| i love the engine whistles on metrobuses.wernt they only ment to last 10 years? |
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| i love the engine whistles on metrobuses.wernt they only ment to last 10 years? |
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PB 3014 Working on school route 886. Newtown Row
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| I was on 4442 on the 60 in Birmingham and i saw 3014 on the 52 |
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Ex 2604 now converted to open-top, with Bus Business © Ian Roberts
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
| [#8785093] |
2008-11-13 21:50:51 |
Left by charlie L B (#1225941) |
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| That looks Bloody awfull!!! |
| [#8820233] |
2009-04-06 20:35:10 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| The word 'yuk' come to mind...and that's putting it mildly! |
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Withdrawn 3074 (CV) Filling in for the usual low floor vehicle on route 36, working through Keresley
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| 3074 out on the 08.10 19 (19W) Pool Meadow - Tile Hill today and returns on the 08.46 to Pool Meadow (usually around 08.55 ). This is the only regular turn on the 19 now since the timetable change in January. 3054 worked these services on Monday 30th March and now withdrawn! others this week : 3036 (31st) & 3074 (1st April). |
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2751 was new to YW, but was transferred to LH in 2007. Seen here on the 35
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| wow 2751 still has MCW badge but for how long?? |
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| it was still on there last wednesday |
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| now has an ex travel coventry grill minus badges |
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2674 was transferred to AG in 2008. Seen here when at YW on the 18
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| I got on 2674 today (26/03/08) working the 41 to Solihull but 2674 wasn't the only metro working the 41 2741, 2812 & 2816 were working on this route aswell |
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4029 currently in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Is 4029 still in the Low Floor livery? |
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2751 (LH) After working a peak time journey on the 97
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Wow, haven't seen a metro on the 97 for years. Good pic. |
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| More to it 51 still has orginal front grill |
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| wow i remember the old 96 |
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| Yes she still has her front topdeck windows |
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| Nice to see a metro on the 97 again |
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| its fitted with one of them doors to stop people going upstairs |
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1195 is now in the scrap line with 2679 and 2558
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Hi, Is that a Volvo B6LE next to A679 UOE? Thanks, Zach Jordan |
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| Thats 1374 still waiting to be scrapped |
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| for god sake! cant they just sell it, thats so annoying i wish this and the other lynx's in the tram shed were preserved! probably being stripped so the last 3 lynx's at WA can stay on the road. |
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| I have the side blinds off 1195, Yardley Wood lower ones |
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| hope the remaining lynxs are not being stripped to keep wa lynxs on the road! we do not want them! sick of other garage leftovers. we now have pennsnett unwanted b6s. new bisses please at wa!!!!!! |
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| The Lynx is obvious, i was asking about the other bus (blob)! |
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WA 2874 Working along New Town Row, on peak-time route 951
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| a nice picture of such a great service. it is such a shame that this service is being withdrawn on 25/04/08. Replaced by more X51 journeys from Monday. At least the X51 will run on a Saturday from then :D |
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| There have been rumours that the 951 is to be withdrawn. Is this true? |
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| Yep 100% true. Replaced (as Anthany said) by extra X51 journeys. Maybe the X51 will see metros on it more often instead of ultras and tridents |
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| Yep, i was on the 2776 on the 14th January as the X51. It was running late at Walsall Bus Station, then this come round, i was pleased :D. |
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The West Midlands Travel sticker on the upper deck of Ex 2542
Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus |
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| Oh wow did not know Roadcar Metrobuses still carried the West Midlands Travel logos |
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| I think we have found our Sticker Person! Is it you (the owner of this gallery) sticking theese stickers in the metrobuses?
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| Sorry to dissapoint you but it's not me... |
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| Arh.. okies, hmmm.... The Quest to find this person continues.. |
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the end of the road for Roadcar liveried POG490Y
Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus |
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| I feeryd this bus plus many other PL classics to miller st.Such a shame to see all these Hellfire wolverhampton buses going. |
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The upper deck of partial open-top Ex 2542
Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus |
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| Can one imagine someone opening the windows that remain lol. |
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Ex 2582, 2584 and 2520 in Newark Garage
Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus |
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| SMILE MY OLD GIRLS, wish they were coming back to the West Midlands |
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The lower interior of Ex 2582, has not changed much since TWM days
Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus |
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| the one big difference is how clean it is compared to when with twm. twm buses are always dirty inside. |
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| :O! it has crystal eye cctv! |
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Ex 2582 and 2584, are 2 of the final 4 closed-top Metrobuses with Stagecoach
Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus |
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| Knowing that they are going to be scrapped soon is freightning. |
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Ex 2490, 2437 and 2462 at Newark Garage before the Stagecoch takeover
Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus |
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| So these are still in operation but stagecoach colour?
I remeber being on holiday at skegness in 2007 these busses were realy good-but some had stagecoach logo on already? |
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Now sold 2653 and 2648 in the shed with 1237
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| If 2648 has the original light clusters & a new panel, maybe it's going to be preserved... |
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| No Ally she Is now scrapped sad really
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| Too bad, 1237 has just gone to an operator ater being at XS for about 3 years, it has just been destroyed in a fire at their depot, they had it for what? a week? |
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| Blimey she did not last long 1237 |
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308 with no engine
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Has apparently been scrapped |
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| Actually it's not! It now in NX livery! Photo on Tony Hunters site! |
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1084 with several windows removed, awaits its tow for scrap
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I thought 1084 was In Nottingham In Tom's other site |
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| Anyone know what the metrobus with 128 on the side is?
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2998 has now joined the scrap line with 2680
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Oh no not 2998 oh dear whats wrong with her is it her chassis gone whats happened to 2933 thought she be in the the scrap line now? |
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| Farewell 2998 and 2680 :( |
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| 2680 is next off to Barnsley, 2699/2836 joined XS today |
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Former 2917, 9917 hit a low bridge whilst driver training and is re-united with its roof at Walsall garage
Odds and Ends |
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| perhapes we need to adapt the messsage n the side of the bus to read: driver instructor oppertunities! |
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| just a shame its at miller st awaiting scrap, could have been baseball bat 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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2895
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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2931 (WA) briefly carried new National Express logos before being written off in an accident
Odds and Ends |
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| What happend in this accident
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| Driver went of route while working the 366 |
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2902 was transferred to YW in April 2008. Seen here on route 82, which is now a low-floor route
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| I thought YW were losing their metros |
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Now Scrapped 2910 was written off in an accident in April 08. Seen here on the 129 on Broad St
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| I didn't know 2910 was scrapped following an accident, I just thought it was withdrawn for the time being. Does anyone have the full facts of the accident and a pic of the damage. Shame - 2910 was the last MkII to be delivered to WMT/TWM. But on a happier note, it is nice to see a final pic of 2910 on Broad Street, one of my fav roads from the M5 to the City at the N.I.A where my family go to see Disney On Ice! My cousin loves it! |
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| Not sure of the details, but heres a pic: http://mcwwestmidlands.fotopic.net/p49904673.html |
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| car pulled out on the driver on broad st while operating on 129 service. so he claims!!!!!! |
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Travel Coventry 2618 now withdrawn in the shed
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| They betternot take it apart, i really want this bus to live on, i'll steal it if i have to! |
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| me to mates i'll join you if we did we could ship her abroad |
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The last former Tracline guided busway Metrobus 2971 is now withdrawn at Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| whats up with this bus then |
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| NOOOOO WHY??? 2971 IS SPECIAL |
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| How did you get into miller street today i went there about 12:00 and the security guard said I could not take any photos how do you get in? |
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| I saw this only last Saturday with an engineer on. Also every time but 1 i;ve gone to miller street there has been no security about lol, i've only actually been in XS once though... |
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| Why has 2971 been withdrawn is there anything wrong with it |
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| nice to see a double deck training bus with its roof on! |
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| I rode it twice in early april on the 507 and 543, seemed fine, gave a good ride |
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A close up of the damage to 2931
Odds and Ends |
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| By the looks of things, when the driver looks on his mirror to the top deck, he'll just see himself lol |
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The interior of 2931, with the bus seats used to replace the previous DP seats
Odds and Ends |
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| very good condition, although everything is missing |
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| Yes, the seats, carpet & part of it's roof! to name a few... |
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| Look at that row of Metros In the background what a view soon to be a thing of the past. |
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The upper deck of 2931, showing the accident damage
Odds and Ends |
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| Was this due to a low bridge |
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| god! what happened here and what route was it on? |
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| Yes it was a low bridge the driver went of route In Birmingham on the 366 |
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| The 366 dosent go birmingham |
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| Sutton Coldfield is strictly speaking in Birmingham, but not Birmingham as in Birmingham |
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| As in Brum city centre do you mean!?!? |
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Withdrawn 2902 Was Transferred from Wb in 2008, but was withdrawn after only a few days here
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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2794 laying over in Wolverhampton bus station © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMT Silver/Grey |
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| Was this taken around 1990? |
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2903 was one of the final 10 Metros at WB. Seen passing Oldbury Cemetry. Now at WA
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| Saw this on the 129 today - seems to have had a lower repaint too - looks really good and shiny! |
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Now withdrawn 2699
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why withdraw 2699 it looks in good condition |
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2982 is now in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| 2680 was gone the next day |
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Fire damaged 4088 in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I was at XS today, you probably went after i left or something, got pics & vids of this coming off the tow truck |
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| Oh dear! It has not been a good year for the 40xx batch, 4006, 4030 and now 4088 all suffered from fire damage. What are the details for 4088? |
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| Had 21A on the front, 69N! on the side, has had some interior parts removed |
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| I dont tho it probli will b scraped |
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Withdrawn B10B 1374 and Solo 308
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| No I think 308 Is having a new engine In |
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| 308 is now the second solo (after 288) to be painted in the new (well not so new now actually!) NXWM livery |
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2910, 3021, 2998, 2982 all in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Poor 2910, The last Wumpty Bus. Should be Saved.
I remember it when brand new to Washwood Heath and on the 93/94/55/56/26/28 routes. How i remember Washwood Heath depot with its tram tracks on its forecourt and look at it now a ugly looking supermarket which compliments the surrounding run down area! |
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| How sad, only exactly 100 MKII metrobuses now remain in service with TWM. |
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| 2910 was good and only ever went on once, 2982 however was one of Cov's best - only 2 E reg from CV live on and i swear they better not scrap them |
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LH 2807 Transferred from WB. Seen here on the 55
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This is bus is now withdrawn from LH! |
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WA 2530 Carrying both TWM and WMPTE logos on the grille, fills in on the 301
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Surgestions for the next WA retro please. |
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| Are Walsall going to paint one in Blue and Cream then? |
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| Surely 2926 (maybe reinstall one pair of dual purpose seats!!!) or 2672 with a wmbuseswalsall badge. Also, any chance of getting Lynx 1108 reinstated to Walsall as looks fine even though its been withdrawn ages. Way better than those awful B6s! |
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| I've heard rumors that 2530 will go to AG is that true |
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| WA now has Solo's from AG |
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| So 2530 is not coming to AG! |
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| 2530 was on the 369 today (11/02/09). Considering that 2530 is the oldest TWM bus in service to date it is in a better than condition than some of the newer buses. I had not travelled on a POG metrobus for some time. |
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| I'm sorry to say but 2530, 2534, 2544, 2550, 2552, 2594, 2613, 2624, 2631, 2650, 2665, 2676, 2718, 2735, 2776 & 3097 are now withdrawn from WA |
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LH 3018 Heading for the City Centre on the 90, in Saltley
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This is bus is now withdrawn from LH! |
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AG 2707 Seen leaving Solihull on route 30, when at AG
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| this was on the 31 route today, along with 3 other metros, the 31 is supposed to be a gemini route but AG dnt care about any routes except for the 11 becuase i think the older geminis are being used on the 11 because the new geminis are being repainted, how bou puttin deez metros on the 11. |
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| I will miss you 2707 even though you've moved to PB |
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AG 2849 With route-branding removed is seen here on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| was up there yesturday, 13th |
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| 2849 out on the 76 route on Friday 19th December |
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| 2849 had to be taken off duty on the 72 yesterday cos the Drivers Windscreen Wiper was hanging over the grille |
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| 2849 was out on the 41 today, I have not seen a Metro on the 41 since 2732, 2869 & 2900 were withdrawn. I was waiting for the 08:01 journey from The Baldwin to arrive in Sheldon at 08:46 when 2849 came round i was so glad, this made my day. LOVE YOU LOADS 2849. |
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| Really pleased 2849 is still going AG must love her loads as well hoping to ride the Metros in birmingham this week |
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| saw her today !! 29/12/09 on the 72 |
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| 2849 got onto the 169 today. |
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| Made an appearance on its former route the other day, on the 1 near the Town Hall, replacing a failed 4043 :P |
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| Sadly, 2849 is now withdrawn, however, it has been replaced by 2903 :) |
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4030 and 4088 in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| are 4030 and 4088 going to be repaired |
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All that remains of 2882 is its grille
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Blimey them grills are still there I thought 2882 was scrapped sometime In 2004 |
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2867 carrying the Coventry Heritage livery © Chris Banks
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| Isn't that 2872 next to 2867 |
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| very smart and the one next to it. |
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2784 withdrawn with accident damage, and 3067 in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| How come they let you in? It's always a no to me |
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2915 in Yourbus livery at Miller Street © Chris Banks
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Did the Yourbus subsidary use Miller Street as its depot? |
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| Yes it did, before that the garage had also been the base for the Londonliner operation |
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| miller st was the base of central coachways ltd a wholly owned company of twm. they operated london liner on behalf of twm with a selection of mcw metro liner d/ds, 2 mcw 400gts an various bova futuras. a great company untill turned in to a short lived low cost bus operation in 1992 using former twm leyland nationals.(any pics?) |
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| Was the low cost operation called Central or City Line? I only ask because I remember 1 or my old local routes (the 20 to Quinton) had Central, City Line and West Mids buses on all at the same time in the early 90s and I think I recall that 1 of them was owned by WMT. |
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| Central the low cost operation of WMT before they bought Your Bus. They used to operate allover blue Leyland Nationals and ran from Miller Street |
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2061 and 2068 in the old Walsall Bus Station © Chris Banks
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| How WA bus stn should be.2068. |
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2672 was withdrawn in May 08. Seen here on the final week of the 951
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| blimey that was quick she was only withdrawn last week anybody know where she has been sold to? |
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| If the bus is full why was the 951 withdrawn? |
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| Replaced by X51 journeys. 951A still runs, and is sometimes operated by a Metro |
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| 2672 was a scruffy git. I knew she was going to be withdrawn. Is the 951A busier than the 951 then if it is still running? |
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| Duno, bout the same (at least from birmingham) but goes more further tho |
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Ex 2525 and 2876 now operate for Roberts Coaches
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| 2525!! My my how funny. I miss her at Walsall. She took me to an important place in Bloxwich on the 951 once!! Luvoo loads 2525 <3 ! |
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| I can say the same about 2876. I miss her at Acocks Green |
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2596 spent just over a year at LH before being sold for scrap in 2008
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| What a shame 2596 has been withdrawn. I liked it when it was at YW branded for the 55. Hope it gets re-instated at WN or something. I liked it. |
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| Same I liked it when it was at YW and branded for the 35 and I think it should be re-instated at WA or WN. |
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LH 2805 Transferred from WB. Seen here working through Kingshurst
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This is bus is now withdrawn from LH! |
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2964 was damaged by fire at Hockley Garage, and scrapped in 1994. © Les Simpson
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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2008-11-16 23:09:31 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| I have seen a picture of this bus as 2964 on another website,unfortunately burnt out behind tyburn road works. :( R.I.P |
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Ex 2892 and 2525 now operate for Roberts Coaches
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LH 2893 Still carrying the earlier livery, heads through Kingshurst
Liveries - Final Livery |
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2009-04-23 19:28:42 |
Left by Craig Humphries (#0) |
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| This is at Miller St withdrawn now |
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| Incorrect. It has been surprisingly reinstated!
check Robert Deloyde's fotopic site |
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| And is back at Miller St... |
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Gardner 6LXBs removed from Metrobuses
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| What a sight for sore eyes, not to mention those heavenly tones that set the heart racing! |
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2933 Is now in the scrap line with 2860 and 2979
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why don't they replace the damaged parts of the roof of 2931 with the good parts from 2933 and put 2931 back into service? |
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| probbly because they cba & WA are getting MORE new buses this year & probably the next too |
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| TWM are ideots they cant be bothered to.. |
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3021 waiting for the final cutters torch, in the yard of PVS Barnsley
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| shame real shame.Going up friday for some parts. |
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| What a sad sight. 3021 looks such a state. Not the way metrobuses should be treated. Godbless 3021. R.I.P |
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| It.s even worse when you have worked with them / on them for so long to see them like this. |
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2008-10-25 00:37:57 |
Left by gene hunt's wife (#0) |
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| DUST TO DUST |
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| Matt, you're only a kid but you go on like you've been working on em since they were new! |
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| I agree with bus geek!!! For god sake! some of us are old enough to remember em brand new. He was prob still at school when fleetlines were about! |
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| Just because people don't remember them from new doesn't mean they can't take an interest or haven't known them for a long time! 10 years or so is still a bloody long time! And admitting knowing them from new probably isn't a good thing either :P |
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The rear of ex 2554, with the engine removed, awaits scrapping
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| LOL! read the wrtiting above the vents :) |
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The interior of former 2084 stripped of parts
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| 6926 is allso in this yard. |
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The upper interior of Ex 2541
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| It still had the original West Midlands Travel logo - right to the end! |
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3021 seen form the rear
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| Whats the little round hole for on the side of the back seat? i see it left a mark on the door lol |
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Former 2471 waits to be scrapped
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| sorry for 2471 but good to see a a2z bus were it belongs! on te scrap heap |
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side profile of the remains of 3021
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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2008-06-12 21:33:27 |
Left by Alistair Rigley (#1150425) |
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| Hi there, i know this is a bit off topic here but is that a Stagecoach Volvo B10M Alexander PS & if so, do you know which it is? Thanks. |
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| Ally. the bus you are on about is a scnania.Its still there all that remians of 3021 is the roof as of friday am.Allso to my horror M3 is sat in wigleys yard lets just say not a lot left.What a shame LTs third metrobus ended this way. |
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the remains of 3021
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| Can't see this working the 102 City Centre to Hill Hook now!! |
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The door from a now scrapped Travel Coventry Metrobus
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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Ex 2541 awaits scrapping in the yard of PVS Barnsley
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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2008-08-11 23:27:53 |
Left by Terence Wilkins (#0) |
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| ...... which is depressingly next to a rare ex 'Brand New' brought Eastern Counties (brought out by First in 1996/7 ish) Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian F103 AVG (infact, the last batch of Olympians brought new by Eastern Counties - F101-5 AVG). Only two of these vehicles survive today - F102 AVG serving in Kings Lynn and F105 AVG serving in Lowestoft, - and, as with F104 AVG burnt out in an Arson attack in Bury St Edmunds (First Ipswich outstation) earlier this decade and with F101/3 AVG recently been moved across depots, to find some use for them, and ended their useful days with Kings Lynn, the reminder in service are now in as stronger Jeopardy as ever before, strongly looking to go the same way as all of the vehicles above have ended up. Even more of a heartbreak to know that the replacements are knackered, old, second-hand rejects from other First subsidaries (no offence to the second-hand replacements as they should'ave been kept in service with their predecessor operators). |
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WN 3083 Between duties on the 528E in Wolverhampton Bus Station
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Looks really good in the sun. The window surrounds really stand out! |
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The rear of 2982, as final preparations are made for its journey to Barnsley
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Is that the Scottish on loan trainer just in front? |
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2982 about to make its final journey to PVS Barnsley, for scrap
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Hell fire photo.Love P.V.S.s E.R.F.s to. |
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2008-06-11 20:39:11 |
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| I cant look at this site any more, I enjoy it but when i see perfectly good vehicles going for scrap it really hurts and especially a Travel Coventry Metro!!
Just wish i could save one!!
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2008-06-13 11:32:47 |
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| Yep, got to agree with Nathan...it's a crying shame to see all these buses being scrapped. It seems like only yesterday when Metro's started arriving to replace the equally great Fleetlines (which I still think were scrapped too early, like the Metros now), but I suppose that's what they call progress! Still, we'd better make the best of the remaining while we still can - same goes for the Lynx! |
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| It's quite odd today to think that WMPTE had an aim of buses having a 12 year lifespan - hence why many fleetlines and VRs got withdrawn after about that long. Imagine if the Metros had been withdrawn after only 12 years - 2529 etc would have gone by 1995!!! Also, imagine if the fleetlines, Aislas etc had gone on for 25 years like the Metros - they would have made it into the millennium!!!! |
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| Good point about the lifespan...I wonder if today's buses will last even that long let alone 25yrs!!! |
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Ex 2924 now operates for Hawkes of Derby
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| 2863 is on the far left and also present are two ex-London Metrobuses including M749 (KYV 749X). |
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Withdrawn 2843
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| does ani1 no which da plaxton on the right is |
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| is the bc 4030 going to be repaired
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2860 waits to be towed to PVS
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Withdrawn Solo 306
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| i went on this a few times from merry hill and the engine sounded totaly different to any other optare solo |
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Withdrawn 2714, 2908 and 2795
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| What's wrong with these metros? |
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WN 3108 Working on newly formed route 259. Wall Heath
Liveries - Final Livery |
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2008-06-19 18:03:10 |
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| OMG!! Thats something I never thought I would see :) |
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| With drawn and sent to miller street... cant remember the other one as i was entering park lane starting work.... |
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AG 2741 Working on the 30 in Acocks Green
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| Think 41 should go to WA for a tart up.The last year they realy have sortd the metro,s out.Even 2735s had its roof painted. |
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| I hope 2741 is alright cos i miss seeing her around |
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| I was on 2732 on the 41 on thursday when i saw 2741 working on the same route but it has lost the light blue paint at the top and has now got the usual dark blue paint |
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| Has anybody seen 2741 lately cos she either appears on the 41 or the 72 but i haven't seen her around for a few days i hope she is alright |
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| BYE 2741 i will miss you loads |
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2929 now in the scrap line with 2933 and 2605
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I heard though that 9929 is only having MOT work done and she nneds retaxing |
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| OH MY GOD! 9929 AND 2933, WHATS HAS GOT INTO THIS COMPANY! ARGH!!!!!!! |
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| only just realised i doubt 9929 is being scrapped same for 2933, why do you insist its the scrap line? |
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| No one said it was being scrapped. It is merely parked in amongst a line of vehicles that are being broken for spares! |
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| so why does it clearly say 2929 in the scrap line |
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| However, those of us who are familiar with Miller street, know that buses that get parked up here, dont often come out of the line up except a one way trip to Barnsley! |
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| Is 9929 (D929NDA) back in service now with the training fleet? |
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Ex 2989 now with Green Bus, Oldbury
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| Hell fire put it back in wolvo corp. |
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| You should see it in Green Bus Colours, its amazing |
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The Green Transport Company MCW Metrobus F313 XOF, fully lettered, in Oldbury
Subsequent Owners - MK2A |
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PB 2988 on the 101 in Jewellery Quarter
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 2988 passed me while i was on 2732 on the 41 in Solihull Today didn't know where she was going what i do know is that she was not in service obviously if anybody knows anything about 2988 please let me know cos i'm curious |
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| Following on about 2988, I hve seen a numbr of PB metros running down the A34 in Shirley/Monkspath in March & April this year (3032 & 3034 being others) on , what turned out to be, contract school services (No 221)to I presume Stratford-on-Avon. I only guess this as I saw 3 successive metros passing through Henly-in-Arden heading for Birmingham on the A34 on Friday 20th March (3030, 3032 & 2895 in order). I have also seen 2988 on the outbound service around 08.15 heading (non-stop) towards Hockley Heath at the M42 Junction of A34 on 21st May and again on 9th June. Whether or not they go via Solihull and where they originate from is debatable but hopefully the service may continue again in September when the schools/colleges are back? |
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| Services 220 and 221 have run from the Solihull area to Stratford-upon-Avon College for several years now. They were first run by Your Bus (Miller Street) with DP Metrobuses until it closed, then PB took over. |
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| 2988 is now at AG seen it on the 76 in Solihull today (03/12/2009) |
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Now Scrapped 3015 (PB) on the 101 in Jewellery Quarter
Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses |
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| why has this bus withdrawn |
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2459 in WMPTE livery, leaving Pool Meadow © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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2008-07-07 13:36:48 |
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| Why oh why can't this livery be brought back - a very uncomplicated affair, which looked good! I alway remeber as a kid how clean and shiny this livery was although I suppose that was cos it was a company that cared about its image at the time! Still, cracking pic, great bus & great livery. |
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| I agree with you jason this livery should be brought back |
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| Well they could bring it back but its Retro style now |
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De Roofed 2917 waits for the final tow to PVS Barnsley
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| Such a shame about 2917 whats that Metro next to 2998 Is it 2705? |
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| Will the die-hard "Life On Mars" fan please express his gratitude for the drama elsewhere? You are not Gene Hunt sir. |
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| You are right mate well said he Is a Metrobus fan but he takes the piss out of everybody else about their hobbies he calls himself that because I think he Is a police officer about time sombody said somthing about him. |
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| woah 1384 finaly facing proper cannibalism, R.I.P 9917 could have been baseball bat 2???? |
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2906 allocated to BC, filling in on the 23. Shortly before BC lost its Metrobus allocation in 2005
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| I thought there were no more Metrobuses at BC |
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| there aren't they all left there several years ago. |
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| This pic was taken shortly before BC lost its metrobuses and said in the description |
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2933 awaiting its fate, parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Remove that panel from the front and 2933 looks like it could still operate the 366 route! |
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| Id heard it had a broken chassis, but shes been sold on! and not to pvs! |
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| um. im afraid your wrong, she was sold for spares... |
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3023 on loan from PB to BC in 2006. Seen here operating on the 60
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| Has 3023 just been repainted in this pic? |
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| Yes it had just been painted |
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2782 transferred to WA in Feb 09. Heading along Great Charles Street Queensway, when at WB
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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2861 was withdrawn in Jan 2009. seen filling in on the 450 in July 2008
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| I think 2861 is either On Loan or transferred to AG cos i've seen it on the 30, 41, 72 & 76 |
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| Can anybody tell me if 2861 is either On Loan or Transferred to AG? |
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| 2861 is now transferred to AG |
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| Where has 2861 been lately? |
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| I will miss you 2861 even though you were at AG for under a month |
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2450 newly delivered in 1982 © Chris Banks
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| Great shot. I used to ride with several of the drivers at SE. 2450 was hellfire and the favourite of the drivers. Rember doinga 289, 551 then 556. You could reaaly get the speed up on the Stour Wolves route. Happy days |
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2455 brand new at Nuneaton Station © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| This picture was taken around the 12th September 1982 when 2455 attended the 1st,(and only ) Nuneaton Bus rally. It was used as a shuttle bus from the station to Pingles Leisure Centre, the rally venue. I was the "conductor", giving out free tickets, WMPTE literature and MCW badges. We did 3 runs, had about 10 passengers all in before becoming a rally exhibit ourselves. |
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3123 with re-positioned number plate in Birmingham
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| Wish perry barr would stop doing this. |
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| So do i. PB dont care about the metros try not to go upstairs on 3071, it will sadden you |
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| this is waiting the move to miller st, id get to PB if i was you to see it quick!! and 3033's original real number plate is rivited to a bench in the repair area!!!!!! |
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| why whats wrong with 3071s upper deck then |
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WN 3114 with re-positioned logo in Wolverhampton
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I'm sorry to say this but 3114 & 3117 are now withdrawn from WN |
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AG 2813 at Olton Station
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| BYE 2813 i will miss you loads |
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2838 now with Centrebus, Leicester
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| MCW Metrobuses really can only be seen (in service - they are used on other contracts) on route 54A from Leicester City Centre - Goodwood |
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3063 Was withdrawn from Coventry in July 2008. Seen here in Ball Hill on the 10
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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WA 3102 Leaving St.Pauls Bus Station on the 394A
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| She's got a large dent in her engine door, noticed it today.
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| had a trip out on the 394 on her today out & back to walsall,very noisy but seemingly not much umph,sadly seemed a bit worn out to me :-( had 2552 which dropped onto the 351 from cannock on the 1004hrs departure & my shopping plans went out the window :-) 2874 was on the 368,2888 was out & about,2850 also on the 394 & enjoyed a quick dash on 2534 on the 395 to brownhills & home on a dustcart (sorry arriva dennis dart !!! :-) ) 'er indoors tapping her foot on the doorstop wondering where i'd been! back out tomorrow !!! |
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| The newest metro in service at Walsall but probably the worst condition and most unreliable one |
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Former 2942 has now returned from its training duties in London
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| What will happen to these now they have returned from London? |
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Ex 2928 and 2951 have now returned from Travel London
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Great to see them back. What about 2922 and 2948. Are they coming back? |
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| We should have brought 48 home sun but TL took a part of.So had the pleasure of 1240 and 2951.Hellfire down park lane. |
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| I am particularly looking forward to seeing the 2922 coming back as it was one of my favourite DP Metros |
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| Still waiting for the return of 2922...... |
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2836 in store in the sheds
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| This was the last PL mk2 to go for repaint.Allways heavy stearing |
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2529 in store with 2971 and 2672
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| Thats a new advert on the back of 2529 - maybe it will come back into service! |
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| 2529 has 2 Upstairs windows missing! |
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2449 now looking smart in WMT Livery, passes through Dudley
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2008-08-11 11:47:47 |
Left by charlie L B (#1225941) |
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| She looks stunning, well done for getting her in the condition and standard that she's in!!
Great to see one saved and put back to how she should be!
I just wish i had the the space and funds to allow me todo such a thing!!
Fantastic, and again well done!! |
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| What do you think a full floor replacement cost for one of these? and a roof |
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2449 and 6681 at Black Country Tours
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| I think Ludlows at Halesowen have preserved a number of ex WMT buses.You can see them in their yard. |
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| Really wow are they Fleetlines Chris hope there are some Metrobuses no probebly not Is that Fleetline one of Ludlows Its got WM Buses on the front? |
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The rebuilt rear end, with repositioned number plate
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2008-08-07 23:01:01 |
Left by PHIL TRAVIS (MH) (#0) |
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| SHAME THE REG PLATE IS NOT IN IT'S CORRECT POSITION (A BIT MORE TO THE LEFT). |
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| That looks like a MK1 reg inset? |
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| This is the correct position and number plate aperture. Don't forget also that when the rears were 'marshalled' some were put in different places anyway. |
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| Preserve one yourself then!!!! |
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| The " Please Let Buses Pull out " Sticker has a Travel West Midlands Logo on it! |
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| they would have run round with combinations of wmt and twm logos on around 1996-8 |
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| picky picky picky! Jesus. I think it looks great. Well done lads it really looks the part. Nice to see one in late travel livery for a change. |
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| I drove this bus regularly at West Bromwich. It was quite a nice bus. The steering was as light as a feather. Well done. |
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| I'm glad one of the 49's was preserved. Hopefully 2849 will be preserved when it finishes at AG and hopefully 2949 will be preserved in the future. Shame 3049 was scrapped last month |
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2449 returns to its original home: Stourbridge
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| Great to see 2449 back on home terratory |
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| 2449 Brings a tear to my eyes!I remember it well when brand new.Why dont we all club together to buy one,like they do to preserve a locomotive on the railways. |
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| 2449 was at Wythall Transport Museum on the 25th August 08 and i was there on that day i got to Wythall on Daimler 2976 and i rode on 2449 back to Birmingham |
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| Which bus did you have in mind Chris |
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| 2449 looks like she come from a 1990's time warp great memories |
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2008-10-18 21:28:03 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| I was thinking recently withdrawn 2564 or failing that 2926, also recently withdrawn.What about you rob? |
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3122 passes 2449 in Kingswinford
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2008-08-25 17:14:27 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Nice. An ex-Hartshill bus passing an ex-Stourbridge bus |
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The West Midlands Travel logo
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| The red line has been applied wrong. It shouldn't be stuck to the 'WM' logo and should end paralet with the L in Travel. Apart from that, it's a splendid restoration. |
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2449 and 2907 at the Wallheath terminus point
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| Both former West Bromwich vehicles |
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| Note that both buses have the top deck front windows nice to see as most are now taken out. Why was they taken out? |
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| Because they are illegal. Notice how all new buses dont have openable front upper deck windows |
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LH 2751 Still carrying it's original MCW Grille and Badge. Chelmsley Wood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| now complete with an ex travel coventry grille minus badges |
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2009-05-22 11:33:42 |
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| Caught this on 21/05/09 on the 14A. Two interesting points about 2751:
1) It has a disused 'night door' which can seal off the staircase, think these were used on a few Metros in the '90s on problem routes to stop people going upstairs on evening services.
2) Check out the used ticket bin sticker under the staircase-it's dark grey with a yellow 'V' on it, like the old BCT ones. How it got there is anyone's guess! |
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| 2751 and 2801 are definately heading for preservation i hope |
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WA 3020 Heads out of Walsall on the 395
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| How come 3023 has been withdrawn and yet 3020 remains in service when 3023 was the better bus |
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2605 awaits its fate
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| I don't know why 2605 was withdrawn and scrapped. She was the highest POG --- Y Metro left in the fleet. The highest one is now WA's 2594 |
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| 2605 was knackered, hence withdrawal. Being "the highest numbered POG in the fleet" is regardless. |
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3123 Out of its usual Territory; on V Festival Shuttles, in Staffordshire, 2008
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| others in wolverhampton in v fest work over the whole weekend were-
2530, 2650, 2721, 2758, 2780, 2900, 3011, 3019 and 2857
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| saw this bus the other day on the motorway with an other metro with 2200 contract service on its blinds |
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2805 Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| This was the bus i was driving, I done the blinds especially for the photographers. |
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2857 Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| seen in brum today with no adverts suggesting it may be due for withdrawal |
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| sadly 2857 was withdrawn march 09 |
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2650 in Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| I new 2650 was on the V Festival duties I caught her yesterday 18/8/08 and she was covered in mud |
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2753 leaving Wolverhampton in 2008
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| Yes ill rember 53 for the o/s wiper packing up on me late sun night.Great |
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3063 re-instated for V Festival shuttles. Wolverhampton in 2008
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| I did a trip back to wolves late sat night with a 3 bell load.Good bus |
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| Has this bus been brought by the Green Bus Company, Oldbury.
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4430 stops to pick up a driver
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2634 was transferred from Coventry, and finally withdrawn from Walsall in 2008, seen in store at Miller Street
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| the metros that went to sharpes are in a bad way not mechanically but just stored on shoddy premises and there are metros leaning into each other its worse than twm |
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| Yeah looks like another oporator like McColls who cant look after them |
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Hotel Hoppa P229AAP in store
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| Is this going to come to TWM??? :S |
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2634: Sold to Sharpe's of Nottingham, leaves Birmingham for the last time
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Is it still used by Sharpe's or has it been scrapped?
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WB 2843 Was briefly re-instated for service, after being withdrawn from WN
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| Great to see another metro to rise from the dead! Shame it wasnt re-instated at WN! |
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| There is talk floating round WA that WB are to have some of our metros when the new scanias arive in sep.Cant see my self but who knows. |
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| Why has 2843 been withdrawn from WB is there anything wrong with her |
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Ex 2451, now with ACE Travel, seen working the City Sightseeing tour in Liverpool
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| Saw this yesterday, working the sightseeing as well as a Mk1. Can't remember the reg number of the Mk1, but don't think it's an ex-TWM. I travelled on the Mk1 :-) |
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WA 2544 Working through Aldridge on the 367
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Hurray for the Metrobus on the 367!
This route is a metrobus route, any other bus on it doesnt look right. |
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| same with the 90 route it dont look right |
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| Was on her today.. 2544, shes clunking into gear! |
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| when and where has this ben lately |
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2948 parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Wow Tom have to tell you a great photo of the DP Trainers just looking great mate |
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The interior of 2908
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| This bus has definitley got that 'finished service' look to it!! |
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| On the other hand considering it was based LH it could be seen as in service! Lol |
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2908 in the yard of PVS Barnsley
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| A truley heart breaking photo! |
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| Shocking, I know. Is that a ex TWM Scania in the background? Out of question where did the old 43 (seen here) http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/p39288054.html go? |
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| To Right mate I really thought 2900 to 2910 will last until the very last day |
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| The Scania could be 3236 or 3238 - both of with were scrapped by First in June 2008. |
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| The old 43 was a cross-city route which merged with the 66. |
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| The Scania has to be 3238, I saw it there before & it's fleet number doesn't match the one given to ex-3236 |
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| I managed to get 3 digits of it's fleetnumber wound onto it's rear blinds, getting covered in rusty water in the process. |
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| Metro's like this wouldn't be scrapped if WMT looked after them properly |
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2895 and 2830 face 3020 and 2970
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| Hi there 3020 well hello 2830 how you doing I'm ok hello 2895 hi 2970 hows your preservation coming very nice thank you 2895 don't you just hate been In the rain oh yes 3020 trust us to be In the rain |
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| what routes had you all been on before this photo was taken/ |
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| hi you lot how do you find being at walsall. I think its better than coventry myself except i spend everyday in here with half a paintjob |
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2819 (WA) 3 Generations of Decker at Walsall Garage
Odds and Ends |
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2008-10-31 14:53:03 |
Left by Brandon Jon Morley (#1211199) |
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| Also shows how crap the liveries have got in 3 generations!!!
Brandon |
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| The metro bus is still by far the best |
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| Is 4141 transferred to BC? cos i seen it on the 60 when i was getting off 4533 on the 72 and the Metrobus livery is the very best |
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2009-05-12 20:10:55 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Can't agree more with Brandon about liveries - I'll go as far as to say even the red stripe isn't as good as the old blue and cream livery, which brings me on to the next thing - it's a pity there's not a Fleetline there in the picture, that would be good! |
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WA 3097 on the 405E on Bradford Street, Walsall
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| 3097 is still at WA cos I seen her last friday on the 341 |
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WN 3088 at the Warstones terminus of the 512
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| withdrawn on wednesday and sent to miller street. |
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Now rebuilt rear end of 2970
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| Why are they rebuilding the rear end to the way it was? |
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| Why are they rebuilding the rear end to the way it was? |
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| This looks like the rear of an early metro bus because the rear window is so large like the early metrobuses. What is happening with this is coming back to service or getting repainted. |
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| Because Aston Manor museum are restoring 8110 back to original condition from when It was new as Tracline 65 livery In 1984 Its been at Walsall for a year going back to Aston Manor next year somtime when Its had the repaint
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| Has this been scrapped yet ? |
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Now Preserved 2685 and 2743
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| I know this picture was taken at WA but are these 2 metros at operating garages or are they owned by private owners |
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| Yes 2743 and 2685 are members of the WM MCW BUS GROUP |
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2970 at Walsall awaiting repaint
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| Awaiting a repaint? she will have to wait she's been at Walsall now for a year? |
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2949 With National Express West Midlands logo on the grille, Aldridge
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| 2949 Is due to leave Walsall this month with 2926 |
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| Had an r.t.a wed afternoon.O/S damage to upper.skirt pannels and a spilt fuel tank. |
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| Oh no not another DP Metro with accident damage |
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| No no withdrawals now till the 10 mid life buses turn up.Oct at the earlyest.Gona re panel 49 for a certian big show???? |
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| Really matt look after her matt she might the only one left now well If 2926 goes |
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| Waiting on a replacement bus.Looks like it;s gona be 2926 that will be withdrawn. |
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| Good to see it back in service again on the 394A in Brownhills today. |
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| Travelled on 2949 to Sutton Coldfield on the 366 route a couple of days ago, nice to see she is back in service. |
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| Yep I filmed 2949 on the 394A at 11:30 at night always film them speeding past my house I think I have every Walsall Metro that has worked the 394A |
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| To be withdrawn next week.Pl metro replaceing it at WA |
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| Why is 2949 being withdrawn when there are older metros still in service?
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2008-11-10 09:16:24 |
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| Was in Walsall Friday Nov 7th and was pleased to see this bus in virtual all day service on the 366. Caught it at 7.45 am and at 6.50pm too! |
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| Seen yesterday too, on the 368 in Aldridge |
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| 2888 now has 2949s grill with new logos on.I allso have the blinds. |
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AG 2900 Working on the 41 in Acocks Green
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| This was on the 1 a couple of weeks ago, although it is supposed to be a low floor route. |
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| I definitely saw either a 268* or a 288* fleeted metro on the 41 today in Sheldon while i was waiting for the 71 to go to Chelmsley Wood it wasn't any of the metros that i know at AG it was definitely a 268* or a 288* fleeted metro i seen on the 41 in Sheldon |
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| I forgot to put it had the TWM Logo repainted on the left hand side of the bus |
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1149 at Miller Street
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| 9917 had it's stairs removed when it was converted to a training vehicle.Upstairs is apparently empty - no seats. |
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1108 with 1087, 1195 and 1079 in Martin Perry's Yard
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| Wow! a selection of LH & YW lynx on show! Bring them back where they belong! At twm! |
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| At least 6 Lynx's in one shot there :) |
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| You want to ride a twm lynx hurry up as walsall are to with draw them A.S.A.P |
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| shame, anyone know what will happen to these? or is that a stupid question? should be sold off. |
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| anyone know where you got to go or who you got to speak to about buying some old lynx's or metrobuses??? |
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1087 and 1108 in Martin Perry's Yard
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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2009-07-17 18:27:30 |
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| Like all the Metro pics on here, this is a sad picture, as like the Metros will soon be, there's no Lynx's on the road for TWM...these buses were superb when first driven, the speed in comparison to the nationals was mind blowing - happy days! |
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| Great pic, distinguishing both TWM liveries on the lynx, looking closely though you can see that body corrosion has realy set in, especially with the destination blinds with 1087! |
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The interior of 1292
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| A great way to see the difference in the style of TWM seating, many buses still have the light blue version, there are some mercedes-benz who have the dark blue version (which I must say have more cushion on them)! |
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1266 Formerly with Travel London, now back with TWM
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Is that the Travel London Dennis Trident that was stored at Miller Street on the right of 4032? |
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1292 Now preserved. Seen in Burton
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Seen 1292 at Wythall on the 25th Aug 2008 |
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2897 parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Sold to Goodsir, Holyhead. Who already have a small fleet of ex Twm Metro's.
http://www.richard872.fotopic.net/p53556763.html |
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WA 3023 Working on route 340 in Walsall
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 3023 was on my route today 394A 20/9/08 |
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| Does anyone know why this bus was entering Walsall from this direction? |
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| Maybe It was diverted or somthing |
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| Perhaps it was a drive around the block run to avoid a fine in the bus station from the N men. |
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2530 Working on the 7 in 1984 © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| Its great 2530 is still going strong.And such a lovely bus to drive.Just gone though M.O.T.Good for anouther year |
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2008-09-22 21:17:35 |
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| Great shot of 2530. Which garage operated the 7 back in '84? I presume this wasn't a Perry Barr route then. And when did iot stop going cross-city to Portland Road? Cheers |
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| this was a quinton bus as the 7 route was shared between perry barr harbourne and quinton |
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2865 (WA) with crisp WM badge
Odds and Ends |
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| Brand new thats why.As is 3102s |
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Ex 2453 now with Alantis Travel of Leicestershire
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2903 (WB) on an extra morning working of the 246 in Stourbridge
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| Hey check out that old WM sign PASSENGER INFORMATION on the right |
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| No, as after it does the 246 it works the 401/2 from West Bromwich to Bilston/Tipton. However, Wolverhampton do one run on the 246 from Stourbridge to Dudley, although this can be a Metrobus, Trident or Excel. |
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| So PE are the main operators of the 246, but WB & WN also operate a couple of workings? |
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| Yes PE operate the 246, with WN just doing the odd journey during college time. The WB working has only appeared in the last week or two and is a bit random! |
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Ex 2966 now with Beaver Bus, Leicester
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| The Grille and one set of headlights on ex 2966 are in TWM Colours |
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AG 2674 Working on the 30 in Acocks Green
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| I was in Acocks Green today (27/09/2008) i got on 2849 which was also working on the 30 |
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| I will miss you loads 2674, you & 2756 will remain in my heart cos i love all you metros at AG |
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AG 2756 Filling in on the 11C in Acocks Green
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| 1422 made a rare appearance on the 11C today. |
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| I will miss you loads 2756 |
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AG 2835 Working on the 41 in Solihull
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| The dennis trident next to 2835 is 4370 |
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| I was waiting for 2707 on the 41 in Acocks Green when i saw 2835 filling in on the 37 and she was heading for Solihull |
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| YW based 1420 made a rare apperance on the 41 it was working the 08:31 journey from The Baldwin but this journey is normally operated by a metro i hope no metros are withdrawn and 2835 was on the 30 today |
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| Route 42C will be withdrawn on the 25th January and Route 41 will be rerouted via Castle Lane and Summerfield Road to replace it |
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| 2835 was working the S1 this evening Tues 8th Dec (having earlier worked school service 885 with newly arrived 3022 from PB) - the first time I have seen a Metrobus working any of the S routes around Solihull. |
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YW 3041 Working on route 12 (new terminus at Hall Green) in Birmingham
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Gosh, mind yourself around there!! Don't like the look of that area!! |
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| Yeah your right I think Yardley Wood Is a bit rough |
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| Oh, there is a new terminus, as I saw a Trident on Stratford Road, and the bus said 12 The Baldwin, and I though the 4E and 12 blinds were mixed up. Does anyone know where this new terminus is, as I live in Acocks Green, near Hall Green, and want to check it out. |
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| That picture is Birmingham City Centre by the markets, not Yardley Wood. |
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| The 12 terminus is the same now as the 41 I think so you could catch the 41 to see it. Also, the 6 stops there or near there. |
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WA 2534 with red front detail
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| any suggestions for metros to preserve ashley-abs-93@hotmail.co.uk |
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| Best ones would be 2534,2544,2594,2613,2624 or 2631 |
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2550 was Transferred to WA in Oct 2008. Seen here shortly before leaving YW
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| when was this taken because it has been back on the road since friday |
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| Is there any more metros that are going to be transferred to AG cos according to my knowledge 19 buses have left AG (1403, 1407, 1410, 1412, 1413, 1414, 1415, 1416, 2659, 2714, 2795, 2876, 2906, 3000, 3041, 3056, 3086, 3087 & 3119) and 14 buses have come to AG (2654, 2674, 2835, 4025, 4042, 4043, 4045, 4046, 4050, 4051, 4103, 4111, 4112 & 4115) so i think AG could do with 2 or 3 more metros cos the 41E journey from Melton Ave to Solihull should be operated by a metro and the 76 should be a full metrobus operation but every time i see the 41E or the 76 there always operated by Volvo B7 Geminis and this doesn't look right |
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| The 76 is a Gemini route. 4511-14 were tranfserred from PB for it. |
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| Yeh but 4511-14 are not the 76 all the time |
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Ex 2660 being prepared for service with G.H Watts
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| When was 2660 withdrawn from TWM? |
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Ex 2400, now with G H Watts, Leicester. This was the final Mk1 in service wtih TWM
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| Wow 2400 looks great she looks very retro with them stripes but then again Mertrobuses are retro a thing of the past was 2400 the last MKI to be withdrawn? |
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| Oh yes sorry she was the final MKI In service with Travel WM |
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2830 (WA) is unusual on the 337 in Darlaston
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| rode this last saturday on the 351 |
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| A Metrobus was on this route again today. |
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Withdrawn 1371 with accident damage
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Thought this went to WB a few weeks back? |
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1080 and 2901 being robbed for parts
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Did 2901 have an accident, or was she damaged at miller street? nast dent on front near blinds and a cracked windscreen. Thought it was strange she was suddenly withdrawn, such a good bus! |
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| 2901 was in an accident, that is why it was withdrawn. A sad end for a good bus |
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LH 2792 When Still on loan from Carlyle Bus & Coach in October 08
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| Must have just gone back to lh as its been in carlye,s yard since around aug |
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| 2792 has now lost the Carlyle Bus & Coach Address and now has the NXWM Address if anybody see's 2792 have a look |
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Ex 2666 now operating for Travel de Courcey, Working a contract in Coventry
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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2009-01-27 21:23:09 |
Left by charlie L B (#1225941) |
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| I think De Courcey are having some fun with this bus as the Number plate is 666, its the only one of the De Courceys Metro's to have a fleet number..which is...you guessed it 666!!
Its also caryying a west midlands travel "please let buses pull out" sticker, looks to be newly added!! |
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Rear of 2462 showing marshalled rear end
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| Wasn't this one one Fifth Gear last year? If so - it looks like she's got her original-style rear window back. |
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| yes it was, and you are right, it has got the original window. You can watch the vider of it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JURJGAgM_Tc |
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Interior showing recently acquired Castle moquette
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| Ross... The Castle looks so much better! They look in great condition actually!
Can't wait to get mine sorted for 2685!!! |
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| Oh look at them seats so many memories |
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Preserved 2462 restored back to original WMPTE condition
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| Nice to see proper varnish fix fleet no,s and so on.Not the simpelest of things to fit. |
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| When the Transport Museum Event is on at Wythall i'll look out for 2462 and a Superb Restoration |
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| You can look out for it all you like I don't think it will go to Wythall |
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2008-10-16 19:08:06 |
Left by Anthony Miles (BC) (#0) |
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| Great to see 2462 finshed. A real credit to Ross and the MCW WM Group for saving Metrobuses. Keep the good work up lads! |
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| 2462 was at the Aston Manor Transport Museum Today also 2449 and 7007 were also there |
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| 7007 was not there I did not see her |
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| I really like this bus, good to see more Cov ones being preserved. Has this been sold on yet as it was for sale?
I never knew the 8 went to Parkhill I only ever knew of the old 6 & now the 900. |
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2009-07-11 13:15:18 |
Left by Trev Hurley (#1242276) |
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| Fantastic stuff. Im glad to see an ex Coventry Metro preserved & returned to such good condition. My personal fave was 2455. I remember having it in its 1st week of service. |
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| 2462 is now up for sale. It has now been re-trimmed in original new castle moquette and has the WMPTE logos on the outside. Offers in excess of £5000 |
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1066 in WMPTE livery, working on route 202 © David Cole
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| Which garage ran this? Was it Dudley? |
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| It was operated by Harts Hill they also operated the X92 Birmingham to Ludlow on Sundays back in 1985/1986. |
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300 parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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Fire damaged 4028 parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Damage seems to be not as bad as the other damaged B7s. Also, this might now get the grey stripes!! |
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| whats going to happen to this then |
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2008-10-22 22:53:49 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| When did this happen?Route date etc... |
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| This happened just down the road from me at The Wheatsheaf it was operating on the 57 to Solihull it was about to turn at the lights when the engine caught fire i can't remember an exact date but i do know it was in October |
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| when should this arrive back at miller street
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| has this been repaired yet |
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WN 3005 Working on the 512 in Warstones
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Used to be so tidy.Far cry from when it went to bammot with 3117 2910 for the wmpte day.Never seen twm buses looking so down at heel. |
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3007 (WN) unusually on the 501 in Tettenhall
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| This isn't unusual now, all sorts work the 501, which was predominantly Trident operation, care to shed some light on this one folks? |
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| Was unusual at the time. I know what you mean, when I photographed 3111 this thursday there were 4 on it. |
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| since they increased the frequency in the day time the two extra buses are normally metros or even a volvo!Some running boards only do a couple of trips in the morn and eve.. Also the 501 is a route inspectors use to borrow tridents to put on 126's, 559, 79s etc when problems arrise.... |
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WN 3042 on the 525 in Bilston
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| i saw this today on the 525 |
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HY 2271 working on the 16 © Chris Banks
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| My God what a photo of 2271 an absoloute helfire pic my eyes are sore a fantastic livery from the last years of the MKI's whats the MKII Metros behind Is It 2795? |
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| I think this photo would be from around 1998 / 99 and the bus behind is a 103 operated by BC at that time so I reckon it is 2785 |
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WN 3098 Working on the 530, which was withdrawn by TWM on 26/10/08. 3098 was withdrawn in August 09
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| DAMN! this better be preserved or sold to a private owner, if this has any danger of being scrapped, i will have to remove the bus from Miller Street myself.
I will not reveal my identity for obvious reasons.
Regards........ |
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| 3098 hasn't been withdrawn I don't think. Just the 530 route?? |
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| Hi 3098 Obsessor I am In with you wish you help get my girl 2888 as well |
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| Hpoefully it was route 530 that was w/d and not 3098 |
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| Still got 3098. The 530 service was withdrawn due to low numbers. |
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2779 now in store with 2596 and 2618
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Is 2779 the bus that is to replace 2949 at Walsall? |
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| I only saw this bus in wolverhampton last week. I hope it doesnt get scrapped. |
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2854 on peak-time route 5 at the Bullring
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| OMG did not know 2854 Is still going yeah |
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| Ye it is Chris, Metrobuses are allocated to garages other than Walsall |
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2550 Transferred from YW. Working on the 951A in Walsall
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| saw this today on 1 of the willenhall routes |
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2515 Heading out of Walsall © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue |
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| I have never seen POG Y reg Metrobuses working In Walsall bus station the old station when In Travel West Midlands livery I caught them though back then but never seen pictures of them Excellent. |
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2994 on the 451 in the old West Brom Bus Station© Chris Banks
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| I believe this to be an example of when PB operated the 451. |
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| Thank you Yes, it is. Was added to show other Metros running into WB, as well as the ones based there. |
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3040 on the 401 in the old West Brom Bus Station © Chris Banks
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| 2938, 2939, 2940 and 2955 were all new to West Bromich garage in 1986. 2952 also spent some time there |
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3061 working on the 405 in the old West Brom Bus Station © Chris Banks
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| Thats Is an excellent photo with former Walsall MKI 2366 fantastic. |
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2449 before heading to the Yardley Wood Open Day
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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2008-12-01 17:54:46 |
Left by Panther Travel Executive (#0) |
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| Hi, great photo by the way!, i was wondering could you email me a full size photo of it so we can show the drivers what a good restoration this has been?
Regards
Panther Travel. |
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Different WMT liveries at the YW open day
Odds and Ends |
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2008-12-03 13:56:58 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Got to say...bring back the old blue and cream livery! Much better than what it is today. |
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Now preserved 2957 at the Yardley Wood Garage open day
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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WA 2790 Transferred from WN. Working on the 394 in Shire Oak
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| hasnt changed a bit since wn days. At least its been givena life extension |
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Ex Dundee R404HWU in store
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| is this coming to wn then |
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231 parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| this is now in the reserve fleet along with 238 and 241 (P241AAP) |
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PB 3071 in Winson Green
Liveries - Final Livery |
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2993 exhibited as the 1000th Metrobus for West Midlands Travel © Les Simpson
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| My god what a site 2993 looks so great. |
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| Would London Transport's 1000th Metrobus (A700 THV) have been treated anything like this? |
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| Also the 'star' of an episode of the childrens series 'Brum'. Lots of other good Metrobus shots in the episode: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=M38x-kFtRKU |
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| Yeah - i saw that brum episode ages ago on youtube, the bus goes under the motorway lol |
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10 Yrokshire Terrier Metrobuses in their final Month of operation
Farewell to the Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus |
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2008-12-19 20:29:01 |
Left by charlie L B (#1225941) |
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| The worrying thing what happeneds next to them?? |
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| they were all withdrawn in march 2007 and some got sold on for further use, some were scrapped and one is preserved (2449) |
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2645 in the old Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| 2465 was the last of the NOA batch to leave Coventry. I think it was 2002. I don't know where it is now? |
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2771 and 6967 in the old Pool Meadow © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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2008-12-22 14:25:34 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Brilliant pic, bring back the blue and cream! |
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2010-08-13 21:58:26 |
Left by Robson Field (#1256418) |
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| Hello, I love 2771. Can you please send the pic to mm2-partnership@hotmail.co.uk? thank you! |
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2931 being cannibalised at Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| What's 4035 doing in the scrap line? |
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| Goodbye DP TIMESAVER 2931 the last DP Metro to go to scrap by TWM R.I.P my god so upsetting the end of another era 366 will miss its Timesavers R.I.P 2931 GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. |
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| Scrapped just because of a small amount of roof damage that could have been repaired :( |
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| 4035 I think Is here for refurbishment |
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| I know, very sad, hopefully one will be returned specially. I think 4035 is having a refurb into the new livery. I saw 4094 today at the Merry Hill, its disgustingly dirty |
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| All president b7 refurbd now .Bar this one and the burn outs witch are to be scraped.Not sure y this one hasnt gone for refurb. |
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Ex Dundee R405HWU in store
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| dont say this is coming to wn |
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| First one in the paint shop as i type this,Likely to decend on PL |
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| what buses are these excels replacing then |
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3072
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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2008-12-24 23:07:31 |
Left by charlie L B (#1225941) |
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| Merry Christmas and happy new year to you!! Thanks for a great site and heres hoping many a metrobus run well into 2009!! |
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Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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| 2841 Is going to be exported to Malta along with 2843 and 2 other Metros |
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| What a shame that 2841 has been withdrawn. I liked 2841 because it was the last bus in the old livery at WB. I caught 2841 on the 448 last year shame I won’t get another chance to ride on 2841. |
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| Allso the last OY bus in service. |
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| 2815 2841 2843 2859 2861 and 2909 have been withdrawn |
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3122 later moved to HY and WN. Seen here on the 403 © Chris Banks
Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus |
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2010-05-07 15:16:11 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Originally new to HL, one of the last 4 to this garage (3120 - 4) should have been kept! Noteably 3124, I can't believe that the 'supposed' rot that I read on various places on the steering column about this bus would've been too much of an issue, certainly for a class 5 test; even for a full PSV MOT test, surely something could've been done, so we could've had a prototype, 2001 & 3120/1/2/3 or [ideally] 3124 in preservation. A crying shame. Still a nice pic! |
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3098 (WN) works a peak service on the 501 on Darlington Street, Wolverhampton
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| Nice photo. I wouldn't class this as a rare working, however. There is usually always at least one Metrobus on the all-day 501 running board. 2976 has appeared quite often, for example. |
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| since they have got rid of 4322 and 4319 metros and the blobs turn up on the 501 everyday |
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| Yes in the collection description it includes PEAK TIME EXTRAS and similar workings. |
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Now in store is 2909
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I rember we borrowd this for p&r at PL.Just out the paint shop to.Had elctric wipers fitted if my memory correct |
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| its sad to see the end of an era at WB garage |
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3015 and 3067 being robbed for parts
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Notice the tyres are off 2931 |
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2958 works on the 112 in Leamington Spa. © Chris Banks
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| interesting wm logo position |
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3088 In the snow, Warstones
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| 3008 is now with Southern Transit |
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3118 fills in on the 13, Willenhall 05/02/09
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Nice to see the good ole' Metros still out working hard in the snow!
They should never have scrapped the other Metro's - What other bus gives that lovely characteristic Metro Whine? |
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3076
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| anyone seen 3058 3083 and 3108 lately |
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PB 2769 in Birmingham on the 16
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Missed at Walsall, along with 2693 and 2729 |
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| And Walsalls first A-UOE 2668 a true Walsall bus |
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2816 now in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2658, 2842 and 2894 in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Why are these 3 metros withdrawn? |
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| 2658 and 2859 gotta be for preservation |
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1080 being broken up at PVS, Barnsley
Leyland Lynx Last Look |
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| its nice to know 1080 died with her TWM logos not painted out! RIP 1080, i only got to go on this once! |
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| we now have her Leyland badge safely on the mantle piece! |
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PB 2654 Transferred from AG, working on the 101, Jewellery Quarter
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Seen yesterday in Perry Common, squeaky fanbelt! |
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| It was good to see 2654 on the 101 today. |
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| 2654 sounded in fine fettle on the 1600 departure from Brum on the 101 on 18/01/10. |
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Left by T.Wosixfivefour (#0) |
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| ROX-Y turned up with a fitter in Sutton to relieve a failed Scania at 0945 only for the driver to wind-up 907 and promptly fail the bus and disappear back to shed. Grrrrrr! |
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| Down to the last three at Perry Barr now: 3032 plus two. Which ones are left, I wonder? |
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| Just 2654 now! Still squeaking away aswell! |
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| So farewell then 2654. 'Roxy' ran excellently on the 7 today (some diehards cheered when we passed a broken down Gemini) and was given a well deserved send off at Love Lane. And well done to Romeo for putting up with us! All eyes on AG now ... |
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| Now in Miller St. compound alongside AG 2905, farewell PB Metrobuses indeed. From 18 buses in October, far and away the largest allocation, to eradication in little over four months. R.I.P. |
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Rear view of former 2864 showing top heavy looking windows, with McColls
Odds and Ends |
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| My god wot have they done to her she looks a bit rough |
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| They were delivered like that.I persume you mean the large emergancy exit window. |
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| Yes, when they were new they had the large lower deck window so it looked alright but when it was marshalled the small window gave it this odd look. |
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2674 was transferred from YW in Feb 08, and was withdrawn in March 2009.
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| 2674 has not been transferred to PB she is still at AG cos i seen her yesterday on the 41 |
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3065 (CV) Filling in on the 15 on 09/03/09
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| even the old bloke over the road looks shocked to see a Metro on the 15! lol |
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WN 3111 on the 501 in Tettenhall
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I'm sorry to say this but 3111 is now withdrawn from WN |
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2448 When new, operating for Stourbridge Garage © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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2009-03-18 14:36:02 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Why of why can't we have this livery back? Yes, progress, etc., etc., but to me this was the best livery out. That being said I suppose it was for a company that cared about appearance at the time, or seemed to (hard to find a damaged panel then) compared to large organisations that are just profit orientated and not too bothered about looks (except when new or out of the paint shop) nowadays! Great shot by the way - remember Stourbridge garage well. |
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3033 in West Bromwich Heritage livery © Chris Banks
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Nice shot. I think out of all the heritage liveries, this was the best! |
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Ex 2891 with modified rear end. Now with Beaverbus
Odds and Ends |
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| Beavers way of Mashalling the Metros lol |
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2596 with the engine removed, waiting to be towed to PVS
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| what werethe dates exactly when 2564 2531 3021 2596 2529 2634 2672 2670 3008 2989 an 3086 |
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LH 2753 Filling in on the 35, Pershore Street, whilst at YW
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| NXWM PLEASE Transfer 2753 to either AG or LH |
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| No. Please transfer 2753 to Walsall. |
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| Officially the last Metro in South Birmingham? Come 25th Oct there will be no Metros operating in South Birmingham after the bus review changes come into force so it's going somewhere... |
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| This bus is now been transferred to LH garage, seen on the 14 service today!!! |
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AG 2732 Filling in for a Gemini on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 2732 was on the 72 again today cos i catched her this morning in Sheldon (where i live) going into Solihull |
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Preserved 2449 in WMT livery
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| Hoping to do the same with 3051 |
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| Is 3051 entering preservation then? Would be great to see a MK2A preserved! |
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| May i ask why it was at a caravan site? |
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2449 front profile
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| Why does the DVLA record this a Vauxhall Corsa?
The vehicle details for NOA 449X are:
Date of Liability 01 03 2011
Date of First Registration 12 03 2009
Year of Manufacture 2009
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1364CC
CO2 Emissions 146g/Km
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval M1
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £68.75
12 Months Rate £125.00
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Raer view of 2449
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| You mis-spelt Rear ;) and this looks great! |
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2530 still based at Walsall and NXWMs oldest MCW Metrobus, complete with WM Travel logos and painted wheels
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| Hellfire photo, Hellfire bus! |
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| The whole lower half was painted.Not just the wheels. |
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| That's correct, done by our good friend Matt Clarke, he was busy that day on call outs, 2530 here & 2685 with us. He does a good job! |
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2732 flanked by preserved 2618 and 2685
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| I set 2685's blinds lol & all the stuff stuck in the windows are mine too! |
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Freshly repainted Leyland Fleetline 'Baseball Bat' single deck conversion 1956, WDA 956T
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| What was the reason for the single deck conversions?
Assuming these things kept the original engines, they must've been pretty quick with the reduced weight? |
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| only this one was done. it was a political point mostly. also travels attempt at a cheaper version of buying a new dart. yes i think it was quite nippy! |
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Preserved 2462 in WMPTE livery
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| i wasnt around when this livery excisted (born 1991 i was) but i wished they would have stayed with it! it looks nice in this livery |
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Colourful lineup of Metrobuses
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| 2685 has got a west midlands travel logo in the window it also has one on its grille! |
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| The ones in the windows are mine lol got dozens of em |
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Preserved 2685 outside the museum
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| There are my pals and me on 2685 me and my mate are upstairs |
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Preserved 2618 alongside 2732 from Acocks Green
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| I'm so pleased to see that 2618 has now been preserved and i wish its new owner the very best of luck with it ! The Travel Coventry livery really does suit this Metrobus and i hope it stays preserved in this Sky Blue livery, as it looks great !!! |
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Preserved Leyland Lynx D101 NDW with Leyland TL11 engine
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| i was on this at aston on the day i am the kid looking out of the third window |
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| Has anybody got an idea as to how you can actually buy a lynx? |
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| get some money together first of all
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Preserved Halton Leyland Lynx 2 H35 HBG
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| Great bus, I enjoyed going on that last year, thing is though - what 'mechanicaly' is the difference between a mark 1 & 2? |
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Final lineup at Aston Manor
Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day |
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| 2685 has a wmpte logo on it's destination board also it has a west midlands travel crisp bade on it's grille! |
| [#8818728] |
2009-04-01 17:57:18 |
Left by Mr.C.R.Hulse (#1234673) |
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| Is everyone of these metroes preserved???wow! what a sight. |
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| No, only 3 are. The rest are still in service. Some other preserved ones are out of shot. |
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| Wow - great photo wot a line-up. Fab |
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WA 2888 With a NEWM logo on the grille. Aldridge
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This grille belonged to 2949 before it was withdrawn and sold in December |
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| She Is my baby still looking good go 2888 |
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| hi chris are there any plans to preserve 2888? |
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| chris, you need to get yourself a proper girlfriend mate! |
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| does it realy matter if 2888 is his baby i confess 2779 was my baby |
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Withdrawn 3054 working on the 34 in Coventry
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Withdrawn 3054 is working on the 4 (not 34) |
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2674 in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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WA 2865 passes 2888 in Aldridge
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Yes including my girl 2888 |
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| Your girl has been scrapped. |
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Withdrawn 2716 (PB) transferred from WA earlier this year, at The Leveretts
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| hi i might soon be a driver at pb and i just wondered if anyone could tell me about the conditions and how good the metros there are to drive |
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| a lot better than new stuff, less blindspots. just hope they kick down a gear going up hill! |
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2933 was withdrawn in 2008, and carried the remains of 900 branding until the end
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| If WA are going to transfer any metros send 2 or 3 to AG and either transfer or withdraw a few B6's cos the metros are suited on Routes 41 & 72 the Volvo B6's are not suited for the 41 infact AG only need 8 B6's to work Routes 32, 36, & S9 They only need 2 on the 36 2 on the S9 & 4 on the 32 and they've got more than 8 at AG and every time i want to get on the 41 i keep hoping its a Metro sometimes i do get a Metro and sometimes i either get a Volvo B6 or Volvo B10 i don't mind the Volvo B10's its just the B6's i absolutley HATE. Yes that's right i hate the Volvo B6's |
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| 2933 had its happiest days at Walsall. |
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2924 spent 19 years at Walsall before being sold in 2005 © Chris Banks
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| It was based at PB for 5 years Jan 1995-Oct 2000 for use on 913/995/996/997/998 |
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2310 in West Bromwich © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| and to think that the B&Q behind no longer exists and the public art gallery is on this land! |
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WA 2819 in Longwood on the 368
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| When was this photo taken? .... Just the driver who is seen in this picture, now works in the office. |
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| This pic is from about a year ago... I think. Just found it and added it yesterday. |
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2894 waiting for a decision on its future
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Reinstate 2894 at AG cos i've heard that Routes S2 & S3 will be withdrawn and Routes 30 & 40A/C reinstated |
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| A GOOD Coventry Bus !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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PB 2668 Transferred from WA. Seen here working on the 101 at the Leveretts
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 2668 out on the 107 on Friday 25th September 2009 |
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3116 on the one (WN) diagram on route 246 (PE) in Dudley
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| What time does this leave stourbridge? |
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| Just before 08:30 on college days |
| [#8823977] |
2009-04-21 17:54:29 |
Left by Zach Jordan (#1209424) |
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| 8:30, if I'm early enough I see it on the way to school :) |
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LH 2787 Pulls out of Carrs Lane on the 90
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I'm sorry i've got to say this but 2787 & 3061 are withdrawn from LH |
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Withdrawn 3036 (CV) Working on the 34 in Coventry
Liveries - Travel Coventry |
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| 3036 seen in Solihull on the 19W from Coventry - Tues 02/06/09. |
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After almost 25 years at AG, 2812 was withdrawn in April 2009
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| BYE 2812 I will miss you loads |
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| I think 2812 was withdrawn due to 4033's transfer from BC to AG. The only piece of memorabilia i've got left of 2812 is a sound recording of 2812 on Route 30 on my phone before the route was withdrawn and i will never delete it. |
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3123 and 3041 in store
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2009-05-14 20:06:04 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| A particularly sad one this for me, as this is possibly (correct me if I'm wrong?) the last metro that was new to Harts Hill (3123) that was left in the fleet and has now been withdrawn. |
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1290 in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| WHY IS 1290 BEING SCRAPED?
I WAS GOING TO PRESERVE HER!
DOES ANY ONE KNOW IF I SOME HOW COULD STILL PRESERVE HER? |
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3086 and 3087 in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| BYE 3086 & 3087 i will miss you loads |
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3056 waits to be towed to PVS Barnsley for scrap
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Were you allowed in!? I've ony ever got in once |
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| Just gota ask and see what happens |
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| This bus has now gone to Barnsley, I know because I filmed it on Friday 8.May.2009 the footage is now on YouTube |
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LH 3028 Working on the 24, this route lost its Metrobuses at the end of May 09
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I've also heard that Route 24 will be withdrawn at the end of May aswell |
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| cant believe it only 1 metro at LH |
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Ex 2180 in Ripley's Yard
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| 2180 blimey how long she been there? |
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| That an old pic or its been out of use a mighty long time.Thats a realy old advert. |
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| 2180 hasn't been here that long. It was used for spares by K&J of York, so it never entered service. Hence the TWM livery and advert. |
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| 2083 and 2084 are in the same yard. |
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| Which other dunnline metros came here as I was told most of them were sold to vizzibus in belgium?? I had an inspection on 2083 when withdrawn at dunnline and wound 2083 into the side blinds..... |
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| This came from K&J Travel of York. Not sure which Dunn Line Metros came here for scrap |
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Interior of 2746, as the torch begins its work
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| A sad sight for a MCW Metrobus fan :( |
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Ex 1249 and 3015 at PVS Barnsley
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| Aaaww! That's sad! I loved these buses! Woah 3015 doesn't look like a Metrobus there with the grey top thing! x |
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2746 at PVS Barnsley
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| How did 2746 get Barnsley we never saw her leave Miller St? |
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| some like 2746 and 3018 were driven to barnsley in their own strength hence these not going into the workshops with the little van |
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| Yes, 2530,2534,2594,2693 and 2716 were driven to PVS |
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2634 now with Sharpes, Nottingham seen on loan to Patron Travel
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| Is this bus still in use at Sharpes?
George |
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| yes it was only on a temporary loan. |
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3043 with new NXWM style fleet numbers
Odds and Ends |
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| 3082 has also got NXWM Style Fleet Numbers on the back and on the right hand side of the bus |
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2857 parked in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| This is also a shock. 2857 was doing well. I'm so sorry to say this, I really am, I love these metrobuses, but I reckon they'll all be gone by the end of this year, but hopefully I'm wrong. |
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Withdrawn 2765 in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Me to Tom I'm Shocked aswell |
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| I'm shocked at this too! I saw 2765 in Cannock a few weeks ago and it looked fine! If anything, it is probably one of the best metrobuses in the fleet. Poor 4028, a little sunburnt there! Hopefully it will come into service. Mind you, some of these Tridents are shocking. I was on a 139 the other day and it was awful. Graffiti everywhere, wet, litter and burger wrappers everywhere. Oh well. :) |
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| I'm shocked too. 2765 was one of 6 metros that were moved from Walsall to Perry Barr only in January. What was the point of moving it if only 5 months later this was going to happen??? |
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| Sold for scrap now I'm shocked 2765 was a good bus at Walsall so reliable |
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WA 2895 on Watling Street
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| seen today also on the 394A |
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3123 in the scrap line
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| What an awful scene. Look at the state of 3123, you would never believe this was the youngest Metrobus. |
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3064 spent 20 years at Coventry before being withdrawn in May 09
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| how come this bus managed to come through that bridge behind coz it is bigger than the bridge MTIA |
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2577 in one of the workshops
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Does this mean reinstation for one of NXWM's oldest buses? |
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| No, it has had its logos painted out and it is at BC, i have a photo of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Back at BC! No way. This was based at BC for a couple of years around 2001. |
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| It has been donated to the gaffor of BC, and is now preserved! |
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| 2577 has been Preserved are you sure this Is excellent |
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| Just remembered 2577 Is not been Preserved I don't think its been Donated to the "Cyber Bus" project, Stourbridge 4/09 |
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2779 and 2866 in the yard
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| this should be re-instated, or sold on, its a good bus, was pl's pet! |
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| if you notice though 277 has still got its cubby hole cover on so hopefully a sale to further service should happen |
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Withdrawn 3102, 3045 and 3123
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I love 3102 and 3045, as well as 3123. I like the display on 3102. |
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YW 2721 Heads along Monyhull Hall Road on the 18
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| This is Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton. Not Druids Heath. HTH. |
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Withdrawn 2869, 2900 and 2732
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| BYE 2732, 2869 & 2900 i will miss you all loads |
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| They are practically queuing up to get in MS now |
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Withdrawn 2758, 9069, 3002 and 2716.
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I WONDER WHERE 2758 IS GOING NOW ?? HAD ALOT OF HIDDEN CAMERAS ON THAT BUS !!!!! |
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| I WONDER WHERE 2758 IS GOING NOW ?? HAD ALOT OF HIDDEN CAMERAS ON THAT BUS !!!!! |
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| Don't know why this bus was scrapped :( |
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3080 on the 256 near Wombourne
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| think 3080 is now at LH cos i got on her on the 14A to Marston Green from Chelmsley Wood i had a shock when i saw her here |
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WN 3083 passes Bilbrook Station
Liveries - Final Livery |
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LH 2801 Leaving the Garage on School working 59S
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| i remember goin on this back on february on the 55 by god she can move when she gets going i enjoyed a full trash and clunck journey from city to chelmsley wood, i really hope this legend gets preserved - nice to see it stil going this long into 2009 - go go 2801 and go all remaingin metros |
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2009-06-26 14:04:15 |
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| would be nice to see the Metro's in service for a few more years, but the way things are i would imagine this will be their last summer with WM, which is a shame. |
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| 2801 is a GREAT Metro she passed me on the 14A in Marston Green while i was on 2849 on the 72 going into Solihull and i agree with you Ashley 2801 should be preserved, i'm really going to miss all the metro's when they go.
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| yeah very good metro it passed me on the 90 today best route for the metro |
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| If I remember correctly, this one carried an all-over Datapost ad in the 80's, and was branded for the Pershore Road around 2000 (and was chosen to show this livery in model form!). |
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LH 3080 Heading along Darlington Street on the 543 whilst at WN
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| 3080 spent the whole day today on the 543, the last metro we had was 3122 last thursday |
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| This is at LH now, on 26 12/10/09 |
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| yeh i saw her today on the 14A |
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2009-10-13 12:56:37 |
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| Was on this today on the 14A. Had full set of blinds, so probably not on loan. Are LH getting anymore? |
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| Nice bus ! Someone should preserve her ! |
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| Good idea. Why didn't I think of that! |
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| this beaut is now preserved |
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2957, 2462, 6832 with 3053 and 3074
Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus |
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| Whats happened to the front of 2462?! Its lost its WMTravel logo and MCW badge and been replaced by the plasic WM badge, that this bus wouldnt have carried in this livery anyway. Such a shame, slightly spoilt the overall effect |
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| 2462 was used in some filming recently and they didn't want WM Travel on it. Hence different grille and minus the West Midlands Travel along the sides. It will be back on soon |
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| Yes, both 2462 and 6832 were used in fifth gear a week monday, where they were throroughly thrashed and even drifted on a skid pan. Well worth a watch, its on demand five now. |
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| why is the bus on the right in the wrong colours? |
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WN 3077 on the 513 at Warstones with 3088 in front - it is rare to see two Metros at Warstones now
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Your on somebody's lawn lol were they ok about it? |
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| and to get a metro on the 513 is also rare |
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3091 climbs Hurst Hill on the final day of NXWM operation on the 545/546
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| Such a shame these routes and buses are going :( I live on these routes |
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PB 3032 Loading passengers at One Stop, on the 46
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| 3032 out on the 101 today along with 2729 |
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| 905 at 0915 this morning Sutton - City, then empty to Perry Common for a one-way trip into City, then garage. One of only three left at PB as of today. |
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2793 in Birmingham on the 51 © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| VERY UNUSUAL FRONT OPENING WINDOWS ON THIS. |
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| Yes they are very Interesting |
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3079 spent 16 years in Wolverhampton before being withdrawn in 2005
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| HELLFIRE!!! this was my era from my days |
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3112 spent 15 years at Wolverhampton before being withdrawn in 2004
Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus |
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| This realy was a great bus. The dudley flyer. |
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2441 spent a year at PB before being sold for scrap in 2002 © Chris Banks
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| It did spend a year at Perry Bar It was scrapped due to terrible accident |
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2975 in Walsall when PB opertaed the 51© Chris Banks
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Never new PB operated the 51, when and how long for |
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| Sometimes, even though I know WA operate the 51, I still think PB operate the 51. |
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| No walsall definitly operates route 51 now |
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withdrawn 2741, 2807 and 3054
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I WILL MISS YOU LOADS 2741, I miss you at AG |
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withdrawn 2756 and 1332
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| I REALLY MISS YOU 2756, I Miss Seeing you on the 41 and I LOVED your Grey Livery |
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Miller Street Graveyard |
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| 2693 should be at Miller St now that it is withdrawn. |
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2751 was transferred from YW in 2007 and withdrawn in July 2009
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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PB 2729 Working on the 7 in Birmingham City Centre
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Which Metrobuses still in service have the opening top deck windows? |
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| 2729 out on the 101 today along with 3032 |
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| I believe 2871 at Acocks Green is ye last one... |
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| Down to the last three at Perry Barr now: 3032 plus two. Which ones are left, I wonder? |
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3078 (WN) rare on peak route 568 in Bloxwich
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| There are only 64 Metrobuses left in the entire fleet, this includes MkII and MkIIA's. So it is very nice to see a Metrobus on a rare. |
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3111 (WN) after completing a trip on the 79 in Wolverhampton
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| This really is nice, although I have never remembered the 79 going via Bilston. But there we are. Haha. |
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WN 3113 Heading out of Wolverhampton on the 256
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| do u think the metros are standing in for the buses that are being re-painted? |
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| with drawn on wednesday and sent to miller street with the 4 others |
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AG 3022 with a new logo in an unusual position. Perry Common whilst at PB
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Put there by Ally no doubt he put on a new NXWM logo on 2693 |
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| Dont you mean NWM logo on withdrawn 2693? |
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| Yeah, that was well funny putting stickers on the Metros :D The WM Part of NX one got removed :( |
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| 3022 was seen arriving at AG between 7.15 and 7.30pm Mon 7th Dec. Also seen Tues 8th Dec on school service 885 operated by AG. |
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| I hope 2988 and 3022 will appear on the 72 |
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| 3022 out on the 76 on Thursday 10th December 2009 in full sun! |
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| 3022 seen in Solihull Town centre at 6pm on Thurs 17th December working empty back to AG with 220 on the destination blinds so presume it did another stratford college run. |
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| 3022 was out on the 72 today |
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2835, B835 AOP passes through Tettenhall on V shuttles in 2009
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| Nice to see 2835 making a visit back to its home town! |
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2832, B832 AOP heads past Tong Village on V Festival shuttles in 2009
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| I am going to miss the 5 remiaining metros at AG when they go. You Rock 2832 |
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3071 2824 and 2865 laying over in Wolverhampton
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| What on earth? could you explain what these are doing in WN please ? |
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| Sorry, I didnt read the collection name :/ |
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2009-08-23 16:42:32 |
Left by Zach Jordan (#1209424) |
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| V-Festival Shuttles! A great place for photos, on Friday I managed a shot with 6 Metros in it, not often you manage that unless your in a depot (or looking in a depot), and even then its hard (except WA & Miller St) |
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| i agree about v fest being a great photo opppirtunity, i spent two days in wolves bus station taking good photos and even gettin some interior photos aswel, this year wasthe best and worst because its the last year of metrobuses |
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3117 on the Monday morning
V Festival shuttle buses |
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| Exelent shot.Would have been a great publicity shot for TWM |
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2009-08-26 16:03:37 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| great picture... |
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2788 was new to BC, but spent 19 years at YW before being withdrawn in March 09
Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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2010-07-11 15:09:02 |
Left by John Stait (#1213379) |
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| Hi
2786-2790 were new to YW, 2786-2788 moved to BC circa 1986 when that garage became all Metro. It moved to Reserve, and came back to its original home during the early 1990s, unsure exactly when, possibly when YW gained some workings on the 50 again. 2758 came at the same time.... |
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Rear of 2957 being rebuilt to original spec. Photo by Andy
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| Starting too look good. Not long now & it will be in the French Blue Timesaver Livery complete with hopefully the Yellow Destination Blinds & Numbers. |
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3061 and 2658
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| does 3061 have PVS on the front in white spray paint?? |
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3123 makes its final journey: to PVS Barnsley
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2009-08-29 12:47:08 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Very sad...one of the original HL garage buses that's gone for good. |
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| I will miss you loads 3123 you were a GREAT Metro |
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| Indeed Jason. Also NXWM's newest Metrobus, at the time. Now 3122 at WN holds the record, and I believe 2530 at WA is the oldest, or has that been withdrawn? I know this sounds stupid but I have only just noticed the severe drop in the number of Metrobuses in service. I remember seeing Broad Street in the City Centre an a cold winters night with the Metrobuses still going strong and full of evening passengers. Ah well, at least we've got some good photos of this dying breed as memories, well not ones like these obviously! |
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| The newest metro to survive, til now! Spent many years at WB. |
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| I have video footage of this when it was stored at PB |
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Withdrawn AG 2905 Working on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I saw you guys taking the photographs and i just got off 2905 when you took this and jumped on 2801 |
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| Are the AG Metros ok? cos i haven't seen them on the 72 for a couple of days, sometimes there is usually 1 or 2 on the 72 but yesterday (02/11/2009) the 72 was a full Volvo B10L Operation and today (03/11/2009) there was 1 Volvo B10L and that was 1425 and 3 Geminis and they were 4518, 4655 & 4658. Can somebody tell me if the metros are still at AG? |
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| Could be they've been on other routes. On Saturday 31/10/09 one was on the 41 and another on the 76 (breaking the "low floor only in South Birmingham" rule). |
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| 2905 has been on the 41 today. Another Metro has been on the 76 today - I didn't get close enough to see which one. That's two AG Metros accounted for! |
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| AG metros now working Stratford College 220/1 services previously operated by PB. On Tues 3rd Nov 2849 and 2871 seen returning to AG after working to Stratford. On Fri 6th Nov, 2849 seen in Olton returning to AG after a 220 working. Also 2835 on 37E Solihull to AG having worked school service 885. On Sat 7th Nov 2832 & 2849 were on the 76, with 2871 & 2905 on the 41. So all five AG metros accounted for this weekend. |
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| we have 6 metros at AG Now 2988 was transferred from PB with the 220/221 |
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| 2905 out on the 76 curcuit all day today - Christmas Eve with mist and snow, lovely! |
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The Green Transport Company former 3013 is rare on the FORT shuttle at Fort Dunlop
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| It was on due to the regular fort olympian haveing work done.It should be olympian 380 tommorw. |
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3082 with new NXWM fleetnumbers
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| Tom why are your photos so small? |
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| Fotopic has lowered the resolution of some pictures for some reason, making them look pretty cr*p at full size, so for now they will be this size... |
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| Oh Right thats a shame i hope they change soon |
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3049 was new to Washwood Heath, but transferred to Lea Hall for the final 20 years of its service life
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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2009-09-15 07:34:38 |
Left by Gareth Jones (#1250307) |
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| Was at Lea Hall for 11years. Spent first 9 at Washwood Heath. Sorry to be so picky. Getting worse as I get older I think. Remember this and 3050 being delivered to WH when I was a child. Will miss them both lots! |
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3049 at Old Square
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| The best of Lea Hall's last four |
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2544 has now arrived at Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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| Please don't scrap this vehicle. |
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| Oh, and 2530 has been scrapped too. |
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2801 in Chelmsley Wood during its final month in service
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| I'm sitting at the back of 2801 |
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| we got off 2801 on the journey before. Thats why we managed to get a photo. |
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| i went on it on the 55 back in february, the bus was great and the journey was awesome, sadly i left my phone at home so didnt get any sound or photos but im gonna msis this one alot |
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Withdrawn 2832 on the 72 in Solihull
Current WM Metrobus fleet: Acocks Green |
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| this is 1 of the routes that comes past where i live (Sheldon) |
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| 2832 made it into Birmingham City Centre today - on the 31. |
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| 2832 off down the A34 in Shirley to Stratford upon Avon? on a No. 220 Contract service today around 8.10 am closely follwed by 2871 on an identical service 3 mins later! Not confirmed that the destination is a school in Stratford but I've seen this service return through Henley in arden around 4pm ish this year. Now seems to be Ag metros rather than PB ones though. |
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| Gazza - that's right. Look at 2905's picture for more about this. Not bad that Metros are trusted to do this at the end of 2009! |
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| I saw 2832 parked up at Solihull Station yesterday morning (23/12/09) around 8.45 with S9 on the destination blind. Not sure if worked it all day as the snow in the area was quite bad a night when I returned and I saw 535 on S9 and traffic was very slow. I assume they use 2 buses for this service so 2832 could have still been out? |
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| I saw 2832 in West Bromwich on the ring road. It might have been visiting the depo for some work. Very rare to see a metrobus in West Bormiwch. |
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| 2832 seen on the schools service on the A34 (near M42 Tescos) heading south at 08.10 on 10/06/10 |
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3028 was Lea Hall's final Metrobus. Withdrawn at the end of September 2009
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| Expected its withdrawal this week to be honest |
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| Following the withdrawal of 2801, I could feel this coming. I knew they would withdraw 3028 because it was the last bus at Lea Hall. I bet that was the reason. This was probably one of the healthiest Metros. How stupid. God thats annoying actually!! |
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| R.I.P ALL LH Metrobuses all us Metrobus Fans will miss you all |
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| Aw and it was a wierd sounding one as well. I hope Walsall still has 2865 when I am down in a few weeks |
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Ex 2700 now with McKindless
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| surprised you haven't visited McKindless Parkhead Depot (NOA438X and POG524Y) or McColls agian. |
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2447 in the old West Bromwich Bus Station © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMT Silver/Grey |
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| Just see 2361 parked on the left. |
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PB 3070 in Lozells on the 46
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| On schools service through Walmley-on-Sea tonight, rockin'! Keep on going '70.... |
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| reckon this will be the last PB metro |
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| She was numerically the last for a while ;-) Sadly she's now withdrawn, so the last PB is gonna be a different cutie. |
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Preserved 3053 in Witton
18/10/2009 Aston Manor MCW Running Day |
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Preserved Fleetline 1956 in Witton
18/10/2009 Aston Manor MCW Running Day |
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| the bat is back at last it now resdes at wythall |
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Preserved WMPTE Fleetline 6311 in Witton
18/10/2009 Aston Manor MCW Running Day |
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2010-05-12 13:59:54 |
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| What a pity that today's company can't take a leaf out of 'yesterdays' company and have pride in it's fleet? Fair enough, the buses now are state of the art in almost everything, but appearance!! That leaves a lot to be desired compared to WMPTE! |
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Withdrawn 3002
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| what are the three buses to the right of the 3002 |
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3014 on the 101 in the Jewellery Quarter
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Why have PB got 19 Metrobuses when the 101 requires less than a half of them - are they spares for general use in Birmingham as required? |
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Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus |
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| do you know how long its going to be at lh for??? |
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| do you know how long its going to be at lh for??? |
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3023 rear view minus roof. Photo by Andy
Odds and Ends |
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| What's happened to it?? Is this for conversion to open top and who owns it? Ta |
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Odds and Ends |
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3023 being cannibalised for spares by Aston Manor for preserved 8110. Photo by Andy
Odds and Ends |
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| Bilmey about time something was done about 2970 I must have about 12 photos of her everytime i went to Walsall I dont know what good the windows are for 2970 she had the rectangle windows |
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| I physically can't believe this! :( It only seems like yesterday that I was on 3023 on the 340. Such a shame. R.I.P! |
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| This was a lovely bus at WA.Allso noteable as it was at dudley. |
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| I can't believe they've done this to 3023. 3020 should have been the one they did this to |
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| Why didn't they just preserve 3023 and scrap 8110? |
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| after spending money on complete rebuild and repaint of 8110 into original condition, it seems unlikely they'd scrap it insted. Tracline 65 was important in bus industry histroy ond 8110 will represent this milestone. 3023 is helping to save this bit of history. Sacrifices have to be made. |
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| It's worth noting that 3023 was bought as 'scrap' so it would have gone to Barnsley by now anyway. At least it's good bits will survive. |
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| It's worth noting that 3023 was bought as 'scrap' so it would have gone to Barnsley by now anyway. At least it's good bits will survive. |
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| hello andy i love the restoration on the tracliner it is a real shame the tracks are gone now oh well you cant have everything in the world and is this mcw metrobus about to go into tower house farm owned by aston manor? |
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2769 on a morning 904 working in Sutton Coldfield, whilst at PB
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Down to the last three at Perry Barr now: 3032 plus two. Which ones are left, I wonder? |
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3023 cut down to lower deck level. Photo by Andy
Odds and Ends |
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| Obviously when complete, A110WVP is not going to be that original! Looks like 3023's chassis is being donated completly to rebuild A110WVP.
When A110WVP is Finished your be riding around on 50% A110WVP and 50% F23XOF. |
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3 Metrobuses pass in Sutton Coldfield: 3022, 2707 and 2654 in the morning peak
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| That's hard to get now! :( |
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| superb photo. very hard to photo 3 in action together these days |
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| Was only photographed last Friday (20/11)! |
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| Great shot T. You lucky err...person |
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| Great photo. Mmm thinking that 2654 must be on its way soon, being as its the oldest metro left |
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2654 prepares to work the 904 in Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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Me and my shadow: 2995 followed by 2999 in Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| 2995 donated to the Children's Hospital in Birmingham |
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3071 on a morning 905 in Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| A nice one with all 3 buses (kind of) pulling out :P |
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2707 was transferred from AG early in 2009. Seen in Sutton Coldfield on the 107 still with AG blinds
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Why couldn't they transfer 2654 and 2707 back to AG along with 2988 and 3022 cos i think AG are missing a couple of buses 1427 has been missing for a month and 525 has gone into the reserve fleet and 1438 and 1459 have gone for refurb |
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3014 on the 905E to Mere Green in Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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2729 in Marston Green whilst at LH
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| these will be missed so much on the streets of birmingham i miss the BC metros so much and i'm goin to feel the same with the AG Metros when they go |
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Awaiting folder allocation |
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| That looks like the one the Driving Instructor hit the bridge in Wolverhampton. I can't remember when can anyone shed anymore light? |
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Withdrawn PB 3034 on the now renumbered 107 in Sutton
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| What a survivor - sadly sidelined now at PB. And then there were 5... |
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2988 working on the 7 (25/11/09)
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Very, very nice, particularly with the Enviro and the Christmas lights :D |
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| 2988 is now at AG along with 3022 |
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2887 passes 2819 and 2903 in Walsall
28/11/2009 Walsall MCW Metrobus last day |
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| i rode on 2887 on the 340 and 341 and 2903 on the 305 and X51 to Birmingham |
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2790 at Yew Tree estate on the 305 on the last day
28/11/2009 Walsall MCW Metrobus last day |
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| didnt go on the 305 but did on the x51 and 341E |
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2903 about to leave Walsall on X51 duplicate
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| 2903 is now reinstated at my favourite and nearest garage Acocks Green FANTASTIC |
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Upper interior of 2760
28/11/2009 Walsall MCW Metrobus last day |
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2010-07-22 14:24:21 |
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| Brings back memories of travelling on the top deck of this when it was at Harts Hill - happy days! |
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2790 lays over in Bradford Place before working the 305
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| Had a ride on 2903 on the 305. Passengers were well outnumbered by photographers! It was a day of lasts here - probably the last NXWM double decks in Bradford Place for a while, and the last buses through to Stourbridge (on the 311 - that was a Metro route first). |
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| now at PVS Barnsley what a waste |
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The message painted on 2819 marking the last day
28/11/2009 Walsall MCW Metrobus last day |
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2009-12-07 09:05:41 |
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| Sad! Was the 'spray-paint' lettering because Nat Ex wouldn't authorise something along the lines of proper lettering as in the case of 7000, when that was the last Fleetline running? Fair enough, there are still a few Metro's left, so lets hope there is something more for the very last Metro. Wil certainly be a sad day though, it only seems 5 minutes ago when they first entered service (my initial memory 2055 at Harts Hill on the 266) - great! And very sad! |
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| was lucky enough to not only have driven these great buses when i was a driver between 2004 and 2009 but now am the proud owner of 3 of them, 2 currently being used for my present business and 1 of them being restored back to its former glory, anyone interesed in getting some pictures and having a look let me know |
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2819 on Carrs Lane before heading back to Walsall
28/11/2009 Walsall MCW Metrobus last day |
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| The run to Birmingham on 2819 was fantastic! Well done and thanks to everyone involved in this event. Will the final Metrobus farewell - whenever that may be - top this? |
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| it will probably be much bigger and alot sadder, only a few days to go, until then , long live metrobues |
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| are these going for scrap then |
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| 3042 ( Employee owned bus) and 3122 both Hartshill buses when new.I know i`m sad but could`nt help sending 3122 on her way showing a Hartshill route number 246 ( the D+S) and not some pokey wolverhampton route number. |
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Metrobuses galore at Miller Street
Miller Street Graveyard |
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2009-12-02 17:57:12 |
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| What a shame! Perfectly good buses going to waste. |
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2871 on the 169 in Solihull
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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3032 on new route 907 in Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| This doesn't surprise me at all! PB's Metros seem to be used more widely now - no longer do they monopolise the 101. |
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Ex 2598 with Shoreys, Maulden
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2010-03-24 13:19:45 |
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| Washed everyday all the buses are.
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Ex 2222 working for Shoreys of Maulden (10/12/2009)
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| Glad to see 2222 still going. Got to love the fleet no! |
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| Drove this bus regularly at WB. Nice to see it survives. |
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| Washed inside and out daily
VERY good condition along with all the other TWM MCW METROBUSES at Shorey's |
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| there is a model of this bus in WMPTE livery |
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2707 leaves the garage on a school working in its final week in service
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| 2707, 2744 and 2865 have gone to Carousel Buses of High Wycombe for use there! A photo of 2865 in service, still in TWM livery and with WA garage sticker, is on the latest Oxford & Chilterns Bus Page (www.oxford-chiltern-bus-page.co.uk). |
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2905 on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood 17/12/09
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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Withdrawn 2988 on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood 17/12/09
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| i was hoping 2988 would appear on the 72. GREAT PIC |
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| 2988 out on the 76 on Thursday 23/12/09 seen at Solihull station around 18.10 |
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| 2988 has reappeared! on the 37E Fri 05/03 |
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| 2988 seen in Shirley this evening (14/04/10) on the 31. |
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Withdrawn 2835 Working on the 72 in Marston Green 17/12/09
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| 2835 on the 76 circuit today and 2905 on the 72. |
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| Had a ride on this bus today on the 72 today from Marston Green. |
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| 2835 out on the 169 this afternoon (Sat 29/05/10). |
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| SAD NEWS 2835 is now withdrawn cos her engine has packed up. R.I.P 2835 |
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2988 on the 76 in Solihull (22/12/09)
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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AG 3022 in Solihull on the 72
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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**Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from TWM Metrobuses!!! Heres to Metrobuses continuing in 2010!**
Awaiting folder allocation |
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| Merry Christmas to you to a real shame that the photos are small hope this will be fixed |
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| we have to have them small as many have lowered in resolution (not our fault!) so until this is rectified they will be this size....
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| I think the Metrobuses should have a lovely Christmas present, RESSURECTION, like Jesus! Have a fab day everyone! :) |
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| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all and to all remaining Metrobuses at AG, LH & PB |
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| What a shame we won't be saying this for 2011 |
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3065 branded for the 900 in Birmingham © Chris Banks
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2903 on one if its last days on the 366 in Sutton Coldfield
Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus |
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| Was this taken recently or was it taken on the final day of Metrobus operation in Walsall? |
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| It wasn't on Walsall's final day - 2903's only run in darkness that day was a round trip on the X51. |
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BC 2877 carrying an overall ad for Anchor
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| One of my favourite Metros of all time :) |
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WMPTE 3434 in Bearwood © Les Simpson
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| Aaw bless look how old he is! |
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2010-07-03 13:45:43 |
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| Proper bus with proper colours! Excellent! |
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AG 3022 in Sheldon on the 41 (09/01/10)
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| I live 2 stops on from here i also seen her in Solihull going to Hall Green Church while i was on 4432 on the 57A coming back to Sheldon. GREAT PIC! |
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| Oh my God...my eyesight has gone!! What does it say after Hall Green!? :P |
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| 3022 seen in Solihull heading for Birmingham on the 37 at 5.25 pm on Mon 11/01/2010. |
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| it reads 'Hall Green Baldwins Lane' |
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2729 on a snowy Colmore Row
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| This is an absolutely amazing pic! A great city picture, and a Metrobus on a Metrobus route, and snow! :) |
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Stored 3062, 2999, 3011, 3066, 3098 and 3108
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Stored 3024 and 2819
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2010-03-22 16:42:22 |
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| Is 2819 being preserved? |
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Withdrawn 3011, 2999 and 3062
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| 3011 and 3062 now scrapped |
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Stored 2819 still carrying Walsall Metrobus last day message
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| I hope this is preserved, along with the others!:) |
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| Is this preserved? |
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| I wish she was she came out of storage ticking over then went back into store |
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2654 filling in on the 16 16/01/10
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| Would've loved too catch this, very rare, once saw a 3014 on the 16 about year back whilst going in the opposite direction on the route, then again non the way back. I waited around for picture by hockley floyover but it never returned, glad you got a picture of this, well done. |
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Stored 116, 117 and 118
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3034 spent 8 years at PB and was finally withdrawn in Jan 2010
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| Farewell flowery formica. |
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A final view of 3024 as it leaves Brum for the last time
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| B10 Of to barnsley.Great. |
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Now withdrawn 3034 with 2903 and 3080
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| Where'd 3014 go? She was where 3034 has now been dumped... Or has she gone to PVS like 3024..? |
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1343 on tow to PVS Barnsley
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| What was wrong with this one for it to be scrapped? |
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| Will others of this batch soon follow? Quite a few are in reserve, yet one or two have been repainted recently. |
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| this had a accident in wolverhampton bus station in september and only had a cracked destination glass and a little scracth on the front |
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| Wasn't it more than this? WN had taken the whole front end off before having it towed to MS. |
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3024 on tow to PVS Barnsley
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| Such a shame; 3024 was a right old character in the final weeks, she spent a lot of time bowling me out on Sutton routes, especially evening peak workings in November. I guess many of the recent withdrawals were driven into the ground and PVS is the only realistic destination.... |
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AG 2849 was on the 5 between Solihull and Birmingham on 23/01/2010, seen here on Stratford Road
Unusual Workings and Fill-ins |
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| It had to happen! AG and YW swapped the 5 and the 76 a fortnight ago. |
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3070 was withdrawn just over 1 week before Metrobus operation was due to end at Perry Barr
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| is there any farewell style event like coventry and walsall |
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| Hi Tom if they finish Sunday all the remaining PB Metros should all be on the road this Saturday I hope |
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| Yeah your right it was to much to hope for 2729 is withdrawn |
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2769 on the 907 for possibly the last time in Birmingham 28/01/2010
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| quality pic, shame i missed it |
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Farewell Perry Barr MCW Metrobus poster inside 2654, with a typical Birmingham scene in view
Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus |
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| 2769 is not withdrawn it's now at AG |
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| also whats wrong with the sign it looks alright to me |
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| Please send pics of your attempt then |
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| Great photo, great Birmingham view and great idea! I think it makes sense doing a low key poster especially as no-one knew if it would be the last day and of course it's the though that counts. Well done! |
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| Yes 2769 is now at AG, it replaced 2905 |
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2654 with 'Farewell Perry Barr MCW Metrobus' poster on the rear
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| No expense spared!! A laminated A4 piece of paper, WOW, It is flags and bunting next! |
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| I'd like to see your effort then! Bearing in mind it wasn't the last day, it was hastily made last minute. |
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| Good on ya whoever did this I say! It will be quite poignant to wave dear old 2654 off on 14 Feb. Delighted that it will actaully be a SUNDAY too- must be about 8 years since a PB metro ran on the holy day. I can't wait to have a final ride. |
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| There's also expected to be a higher key farewell for 2654 on 14th Feb.. |
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| Anyone seen the stickers downstairs on 2654 and 2769? :D |
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| This seems to work the 905 from Sutton Coldfield to City at about 0920 on term-time mornings, was on it friday |
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| I hope she will be at the Metrobus day in march at Aston Manor |
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| Unless someone buys her or Nat Ex keep her, you'll be lucky to see her Aston Manor! |
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| If it wasn't a bit late I would give the guys at the garage some WM Buses & West Midlands buses logos + some other oldie stickers to put on 54 for the end, ive got plenty spare lol |
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| I saw 2654 going down mucklow hill yesterday (09/08/2010) displaying trade plates. Is she being scrapped or has she been sold on? |
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4088 still parked in the main yard
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| is this presdient going to be reapired |
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2905 and 525 ex Acock Green
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| 525. Poor old 525. Still displaying the good old S2! I hope this comes back to AG! I loved this bus on the S2! Does anyone know why this bus is actually here?:) |
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| 525 is in the reserve fleet |
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Trainer 9928 on the jacks
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| Has this lost it's top windows or were they replaced with plain glass before conversion? |
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| the opening windows were replaced when it was converted to a trainer |
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553 parked in the yard
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3032 withdrawn from PB
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| How much is this bus worth? |
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| according to NXWM £3500 + tyres + Vat! |
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AG 2905 transferred from HY in 2002 and was withdrawn in Feb 2010
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| yes really. As can be seen in the miller street 2010 collection. It is also officially withdrawn on the NXWM computer system. 2769 replaced it. |
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2769 transferred from PB for a few days. Leaves AG garage on a rainy (04/02/10)
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| 2769 seen on the 37E service in Solihull on 2nd February 2010 around 6.30pm |
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| this one and 3022 were on Stratford College services today (04/02/10) |
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| i hope she appears on the 72 or 169 |
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| Blimey she did not last long at AG i bet there was no point of her going to AG. |
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AG 2871 after arriving on its final duty of the day; on the 5 at Solihull Station (06/02/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| that is a nice night pic cant believe theyll be goin soon enjoyed riding them, each one had a character lol |
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| Nice pic, when was 2871 withdrawn? It was the last AG Metro I needed for 'ridage', but never managed to get it! |
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2769 in Solihull during it's short period at AG (05/02/10)
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| i missed her day on the 72 |
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2995 has moved into the main yard
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AG 2871 on the 72, Hobs Moat Road (11/02/10)
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AG 2835 on the 72, Hobs Moat Road (11/02/10)
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| 835 out on the 72 again today (15/02/10). seen at Solihull Town centre at 18.55 |
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AG 3022 on Corporation St. Note the chap helping himself to a trip on the Trident to the left!
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| Shame he didnt get hit.SCUM |
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| I don't know what MCW where thinking when it created the MKIIA - what is the difference between the MK2 & A other than the different sized back windows? |
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Driver Romeo Phillips is presented a bunch of roses on behalf of 'Roxy'
14/02/2010 Perry Barr Metrobus Farewell |
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| Romeo deserved something stronger after putting up with bus loads of enthusiasts for several hours! |
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| Yep, Preservation, not being scrapped which is most likely |
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| I hope it's the bus you are referring to!!! |
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| No, I'm not refering to the bus (even though 2654 is great) |
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2654 at Love Lane, Aston
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| Will this be scrapped now?
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| unless someone steps up and buys her soon she'll go for scrap |
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2654 on its last trip back to Birmingham on the 7
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| Thanks webmaster for posting 2654's schedule so that we could take part. Roxy performed excellently. |
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| Is it still at Miller Street in one Piece? |
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6832 at College Road, Witton
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...and departs on a 37E to Sparkbrook (driver having problems with the blinds!)
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| clearly a driver who isnt used to changing blinds, but used to pressing a button... |
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(15/02/10) AG 2832 arrives into Solihull on the 5 from Birmingham...
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| We need a photocall with 2832 and 6832, can't believe I've only just realised the link between TWM's oldest Metro in schools only service, and the preserved masterpiece. |
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| Oh Yes ! I really like this photo Tom. |
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Trident vs Metrobus. Count how many logos there are on 3022 and 4389! (18/02/2010)
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AG 2832 on Moorend Avenue in the snow (19/02/10)
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| got on her today (19/02/2010) at around 08:45 in Sheldon going to Solihull |
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AG 2871 having a night out on the full Outer Circle 11A on 20/02/10. The bus didn't return to garage until the early hours of Sunday morning although is photographed at a more mundane 21:50 in Kings Heath
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| Amazing seeing a Metro out so late! Could well be the very last time...but then again... |
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| I agree! Of all the AG workings a Metro could appear on, this is surely one of the most unlikely. It says alot for the type that it should be chosen for a late night duty in 2010. |
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| A metro MKIIA was on the 11c the day before seen in cotteridge at about 8.30 |
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| double opening windows and full blinds. beautiful |
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| Damm I wished I went a Metro out till early hours now thats rare. |
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| that would have been 3022 it only did one round trip |
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AG 2871 and 2835 prepare to leave Acocks Green Garage on the 11A and 11S (23/02/10)
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| Great shot "T". Hope you didn't get too cold waiting for the pose. Not a Gem' in sight - Brilliant |
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| Nice buses, shame when they're finally gone! Does anyone know when the 'final' AG running day of these buses are? Will there be a bigger fanfare to mark the event than the 'other' last day?
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| Completely agree with you Jason and i imagine there will be a bigger fanfare being its the last garage to have these GREAT BUSES. THESE BUSES WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS 4EVA, including mine cos I LOVE THESE BUSES |
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| I don't know what it is but they are so attractive, the fact that they are so popular with National express shows how well they where designed in the 1970's, light years ahead of their time |
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AG 2849 on the 31, Corporation Street (27/02/10)
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| Had a ride on 2849 on this today. I like AG's determination to use Metros on all their double deck routes! |
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| 2849 seen on the S1 Circular in Solihull later on Sat 27th Feb at about 5pm, having replaced 2835 which had itself replaced 4528 earlier in the day. |
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| I wish they would come back on the 72 cos i miss them in sheldon |
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AG 2871 in Acocks Green on the 31 (27/02/10)
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| Managed a ride on 2871 on the 31 today - a fine performer. How about using it on a 220 dupe to Stratford (and back) on the final day - whenever that will be! |
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AG 2871 on Navigation Street on the 31 (27/02/10)
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| None have been in service on saturdays since the 27th |
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8110 restored to original Tracline 65 identity. The dot-matrix display and guide wheels are to be fitted in the near future.
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| GREAT JOB GUYS, SHE LOOKS GREAT |
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| Beautiful! Wonder if the old dot matrix blinds wll be restored. Congrats to all concerned |
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2010-03-02 21:36:22 |
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| Great picture, and a grand job done. Having never seen the tracline livery in colour, it certainly suits the body shape. Well to all who restored her. |
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| I had the chance to revv her up at Walsall garage while she was stored there lovley engine |
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| i was at the mcw farewell event at aston and she looked brilliant in the origianal tracline 65' colours i ahve heard she is owned by a fellow named andy well done to him and the team |
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3022 on the 37 in Birmingham (08/03/10)
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| I sat in Solihull yesterday for 90 mins until the 1701 number 37 back into brum & didnt see a single metrobus :-( got into brum at 1800 & passed 2835 on a 37E going back to shed ..
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2988 has returned to service after several weeks out of use (08/03/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| Why was she out of service for so long I thought she was withdrawn |
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2849 loads in Birmingham on the 37 (11/03/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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2010-03-25 14:27:55 |
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| Absolutely brilliant that these are still running, albiet on extra, extra borrowed time! Does anyone know when the 'last' day of these buses at AG will be? And will there be a 'bigger' send off than the 'official'? |
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| 31st August is the day I've been quoted |
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2618 at Aston Manor
Aston Manor MCW Metrobus Farewell day |
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| do we know which preserved metros will be attending on saturday, really hope 2618 and 2811 will be there |
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2684 and 3053 at Aston Manor
Aston Manor MCW Metrobus Farewell day |
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| A sad attempt to re-create the MCW badge on the front of 3053. It looks a right mess.....A sad sight to see!!!! |
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| What's sad to see are petty comments like this! At least the bus is in preservation and he's getting it back to the condition it was in!! |
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| Absolutely. Any Metrobus saved from the ashes is a cause for celebration! |
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| If he has a set of badge, I'm sure he would have put the proper one on. |
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3065 at Aston Manor
Aston Manor MCW Metrobus Farewell day |
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| I can not believe this is in Preservation its great that this is the 3rd MKIA I preservation I spoke to the chap that owns 3057 he brought 2710's front grill and tires |
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| Whats the point in haveing 2710 grill? U need an original. |
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| Looks great in this livery, shame that 2867 that originally wore Coventry livery in the late 90's was scrapped, but a really good idea doing up a different Cov bus, well done |
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| Its a shame it wasn't done on a Mk2 rather than a Mk2a....... |
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| Heres the twist,I understand it will be re-registered as B867 DOM once the number plate is available |
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| If you believe that................carry on..it won't happen. |
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| 2710's grille will replace the fake grille currently on 3057 |
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| Oh ok, thats good, It is a stupid idea, has 2867 even been scrapped yet? |
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| It could be registered as BB67 DOM but not until 2017 |
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| 2867 was scrapped in july 2009 3065 represents the coventry livery as representive of the old coventry colours we are in discussion with the dvla with regards whether it is feasable to change the number-plate |
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2010-03-29 23:21:37 |
Left by Gareth Jones (#1250307) |
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| With regards to BB 67 DOM, as John suggested. This wouldnt be allowed, as you can put an older reg on a newer vehicle, but not the other way around. Good idea though, shame that it could never happen. |
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| This livery really does suit this bus and although it sadly isn't 2867 (my favourite !), i haveto admit that in a way, i like the idea by the "23 Group" of doing 3065 as almost a sort of replica of it and for me personally, it is like history repeating itself and reminds me of the day when i saw 2867 for the first time !!! (Happy Days !!!). The Paintwork looks great on it John !!! |
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2790 waiting to be scrapped
Metrobuses / Lynx for scrap in Barnsley |
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| May the sun always shine on you. |
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| a waste it really is ...was used on the last walsall metrobus day and now it's in the back of a scrapyard. |
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| 2790 was a crap bus anyway. 2760,2819,2887 and 2903 were much better |
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2497 Now with a preservationist in the Hull area
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| True Wolverhampton bus.About time. |
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| Congratulations on your acquisition Tom! |
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| Hey well done another 2400 in preservation yuo don't own it do you Tom? |
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| Yeyyy! A POGY in preservation!! :) |
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Rear view of ex 2639 with M.Travel
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| Have M.Travel still got this one ? |
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Ex TWM 2086 and 2926 with Commbus
Aston Manor MCW Metrobus Farewell day |
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| Don't U mean 2086 not 2806 as its a mk1 not a mk2 |
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Preserved GMPTE GBU1V
Aston Manor MCW Metrobus Farewell day |
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| I remember when this used to run on LT route 84A along with sisters GBU 4V/5V/8V/9V I believe.
Lovely job done on restoring her!
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2871 arrives into Solihull to work the 16:32 37 to City (04/01/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| if AG can put them on the 37 why can't they put these beauties on the 72? |
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| Also is that 1420 on the 6? |
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| yes 1420 was on the 6 with blinds set at blank |
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AG 2835 on loan to WB in Oldbury 09/04/10
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| Nice to see the metrobus somewhere else. Does anyone know why West Brom have metrobuses on loan to them for this day? |
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| WB had a vehicle shortage, so the metros at AG that are spare due to school hols came over to cover |
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| Is that a new front number plate she's had? |
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| Thats fantastic news nice move that is well done Travel. They might be shortage of buses at WB |
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| 2835 is now back at AG seen her in Solihull on a 37E working around 09:50 and it was a GREAT SIGHT to see 1 of my babies in Solihull again LOVE U 2835 |
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| withdrawn due to engine failure! |
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Two Metrobuses passing in Birmingham in 2010 - AG 2871 and 2835 on loan to WB (09/04/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| Would this have been around 5pm by any chznce, saw two metros from the top or corporation street and couldn't believe my eyes! |
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| yes it was pretty much bang on 5pm!!! |
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| i thought these were ment for school contracts not in normal service. |
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| Gutted, I was just p the road from this then, tried walking down here rather briskly but both were gone when I got there, wouldn't have dreamed one was on the 128 |
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| Fantastic, on corporation street as well |
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AG 2988 has a reflective moment in West Bromwich whilst on loan to WB (09/04/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| I'm sorry but 2988 smells of damp and wet inside. Chassis rot ? |
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| The damp smell has not been uncommon on Metros for some time. Unfortunately the passenger experience is generally not good now. |
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AG 2835 on loan to WB on the 128 in Warley (09/04/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| Absolutely gutted I didn't know about this, I get this bus to town and was unhappy when WB's were withdrawn. |
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AG 2835 on loan to WB on the 127 at Birmingham Town Hall (09/04/10)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| First ever Metro on new route 127 |
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2010-06-27 22:42:05 |
Left by Thomas Davies (fan of KDZ 5805!) (#0) |
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| Engine died I think... |
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AG 2988 on the 11 on Fox Hollies Road (22/04/10)
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| Saw 2988 parked outside Solihull College at around 09:40 while passing on 1423 on the S3 going into Solihull and a few minutes later saw her in Solihull Town Centre working on a 37E journey FANTASTIC |
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| 2988 was parked on the Stratford Road by Robin Hood island around 8.15 this evening. It was showing route number 31 with blank destination blinds. Was it on the 31 today? |
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| 2988 did the 221 then 17:17 Solihull - Sparkbrook 37E. The same evening (21/05) it worked the 21:30 and 22:43 31 departures from Birmingham City Centre! |
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Withdrawn 2903 in the Garage before working a 220 duty
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| Got on 2903 today on a 37E working at around 09:45 from Solihull to AG |
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Ex 2821 now with On A Mission Coaches, seen in Milton Keynes
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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2010-04-24 13:23:42 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| looking a tad shabby! |
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| Don't like the look of her grill |
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| I have seen her recently she is in better shape than that in Feb 10 |
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Ex TWM 2760 with Carousel of High Wycombe
Subsequent Owners - MK2 |
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| is that 2707 parked up behind? |
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AG 2835 leaves Birmingham City Centre on the 17.25 37 working (27/04/10)
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| If they can put a metro on the 37 why can't they put at least 1 on the 72? |
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| i miss them in sheldon and if any AG Driver is looking at this can you please put 1 or 2 on the 72 cos if you can put them on the 37 why can't you put these beauties on the 72 before they get withdrawn cos i miss them so much |
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| The Metros seem have gone into hiding since the end of February (except for the 220/1, which I don't see, and the WB day). It's almost as if they've gone already. Did someone on high call a halt to their Saturday appearances in service? |
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2086 now with Commbus, in Birmingham (28/04/10)
Subsequent Owners - MK1 |
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| Glad to see you back in Birmingham 2086. Birmingham has missed you and myself and all the other metrobus fans |
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| Me too Im sure that 2086 was a Walsall bus? |
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2849 was withdrawn from Acocks Green in March 2010 and replaced by 2903.
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| Farewell 2849 i'll miss you loads. SOMEBODY PLEASE BUY 2849 SHE IS A LEGEND. |
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2871 was withdrawn at the end of April 2010 after 20 years of service at AG
Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus |
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| What a shame about 2871 I thought AG keep them for School runs |
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| R.I.P 2871 I'll miss you loads |
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Green Bus ex TWM E989VUK on the Fort Dunlop service (10/05/10)
Subsequent Owners - MK2A |
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| Haveing a day of the 730.. |
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| What route is fort dunlop, is that a public services? |
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| Does this bus only do short run now? |
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| FORT is technically the 'route number'. It is a public service run under Contract by Fort Dunlop, which serves Star City, Fort Shopping Park and Fort Dunlop from Birmingham (limited stop).
It is Fort pass holders only or cash fares and is Currently run by The Green Transport Company (The Green Bus) but the route is being run by AM-PM from sometime in May 2010. |
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3080 carrying the early version of 126 branding © Chris Banks
Liveries - Brandings and Specials |
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| Hellfire!! and MKI Metro just visible on the left |
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2750 and 3043 inside Lea Hall Garage, which is set to close in summer 2010
Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus |
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| The garage is closing or the metro's are leaving? |
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| The metros left at the end of 2009. Lea Hall garage is closing this summer |
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| Lea Hall garage is closing in July, Lea Hall lost all of their metros in January |
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| The garage is closing 2750 and 3043 were shown here when withdrawn and going to miller st both are scrapped metros are no longer at Lea Hall |
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| National Express Corrupt West Midlands, messing everything up, come back WMT all if forgiven!! |
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9959 having an internal clean
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| Blimey, I expected a picture of a person mopping the floor! |
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| Wow going over with a toothcombe. |
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2849 and 2871 in store
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| I'M REALLY GUNNA MISS THESE 2 BEAUTIES. YOU 2 WILL REAMIN IN MY HEART 4EVA |
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3080 in the shed for a wheel & tyre change
Miller Street in 2010 |
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| Will she be scrapped? Or is she getting sold? |
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3080 (F80 XOF) now in preservation
MCW Metrobus in Preservation |
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| O God not another MK2 in preservation! Its a shame a few more MK1's were not preserved. Way to many MK2's preserved now, only a matter of time before they dwinddle thou as the dreaded MCW rot takes over and people cannot afford to get these money thirsty beasts on the road! |
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| Fuck yeah, about time a WN MK2 went into preservation (sorry for swearing but it's a special occasion! |
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| Lea Hall sorry, and since thier depot is closing... |
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| It's a MK2A!!!!!!!!!! Of which few are preserved and people seem to forget about..... It's quite a lot different from a standard MK2!!!! |
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| why are these people moaning about not enough mk1s preserved - perhaps they should presevre one then |
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| Looks like its been dumped |
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| All metros (2001-3124) should have been preserved, ideally!! |
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| thats because its been withdrawn outside at Miller St for 6 months! |
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| Its clearly been posed for a photo dumbass !!! |
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| Yes, and ideally still in service :-) (2001-3124) and dont forget that prototypes (6831-5) |
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| Don't forget 7006/7. Anyway there are a few Mk 1s, just not the standard Mk1s. Overall there will be plenty of London Mk 1s too. |
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| 3080 is a kick as wolverhampton metro, so glad its being preserved, do we know who by? |
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| Do we know who has brought her? |
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| Think it.s matt and paul 118. |
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2832 in Solihull on the 5 (04/06/2010)
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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MK2 and MK2A rear ends at Chelmsley Wood 3017 and 2807
Odds and Ends |
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2781 brand new working out of Liverpool Street Garage © Les Simpson
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| With her gleaming bodywork, she really does look a treat! If only we could turn back the clock... |
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2988 now with an NXWM logo on the grille 14/06/10
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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| Two Metros, one is behind the sexy pink bus! (:x |
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| I can't understand the difference between a Mark II and a Mark IIA except the larger windscreen at the back? |
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| andy, the rear windscreen is what makes them different, the mk2a was made to overcome problems with corrosion, hence why mk2a gained the smaller rear windows |
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2903 on the 37E to Sparkbrook in Olton (16/06/10)
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| wonder which of the clock faces he was keeping time by...! |
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| ....the Four Faced Liar!!! |
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2903 and 2832 on the 1E to Edgbaston Cricket ground 05/07/10
2010 Feb-July: The final months of Metrobuses in the Midlands |
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2010-07-06 15:52:11 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Such a shame that these will soon be no more in passenger service. It doesn't seem five minutes since they were first introduced in '78, earnestly in '79, which started the demsie of the Fleetline! Still suppose thats progress, but from an ex-drivers point of view the old uns (Fleetline, Metro, National & Lynx) will never be beaten! |
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| Its great to see these still live and kicking. Long live the metrobus :-) |
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| These buses along with the leyland lynx were in my opinion the best single-double decker combination in the Uk with longevity and reliability in service. |
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2832 on the 1E to Edgbaston Cricket ground 05/07/10
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| Nice to see the old green AG disc in the front windscreen, at first these were used to denote a radio fitted vehicle, North Division had the garage code on the outside, South Division had a kind of lightning/ariel symbol.
Nice touch that.... |
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Line of preserved vehicles
11/07/2010 Aston Manor Transport Museum |
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| i was here on the day, got a ride on ex-TWM 2811, excellent bus |
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| I wonder who changed the blinds from 33 to 61, Ally!
I came along on my bike with a retro WMT logo on the front for the day, got quite a few looks! http://2.fotopic.net/p65948908.html |
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| Bang on Tom, the owner changed the front, I changed the side but the idea to put the 61 on was mine as we tried to think of older routes ran by the Metros in Coventry, had a ride on this very bus on the whole 61 circular around 2006 |
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Preserved WMPTE BOM7V and XON41J
11/07/2010 Aston Manor Transport Museum |
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| Fantastic photo, west midlands travel in the glory days of the metrobus and fleetline |
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2010-07-16 18:27:20 |
Left by jason fox (#1207462) |
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| Can't agree with Andy enough! The glory days of WM are long gone, but for us 'old' enough to remember them this pic brings back great memories. Luckily, I got to drive Fleetlines and Metro's when I drove for WMTravel, and it was a sad day in '97 when the Fleetlines went and it'll be a sad day on the 24th of July 2010, when AG hold the farewell Metrobus day. End of an era! |
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| Great pic. WMPTE best days! |
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2903 at Acocks Green Village after a rare trip on route 30 (22/06/2010)
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| Just 2 more days of passenger service to savour for all eternity, they will be missed but never forgotton. |
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Rear view of 2832 and 2903 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground (05/07/2010)
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| that is extremely rare to get two in one picture, considering that there`s only 3 left |
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The final 3: 2903, 2988 and 2832 line-up for one last time outside the garage
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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| What a cracking last day, congratulations to all involved especially all at AG garage. |
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2010-07-24 23:29:01 |
Left by Scott Poole (#1256180) |
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| What a great photo. Would have taken one myself, but had a two hours plus motorway drive back to Harrogate. Having said that I had a very enjoyable day and a fitting tribute to a long gone local vehicle bulider. A great day well done to all involed.
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| http://www.ashley-martin.fotopic.net/c1875343.html |
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| Are these going to be sold at an auction...I heard that they were. |
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| Can we have some non copyright photo's to save or maybe somebody put a collection of photo's with NXTWM MCW METROBUS 1978-2010 across that we can download I would love to have it as my wallpaper |
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| Yes, a very good day - well done everyone involved. Also thank you, webmaster, for keeping us informed and for many choice photos. |
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| yes george, if you leave a message on my site (URL above) i will send you some of my roginals as long as theyre for personal use |
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DAF DB250/Optare Spectra 4001, R1 NEG on show at Acocks Green Garage
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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| Is this in service still? |
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| Yes, it had not been that long painted in this photo!
All Spectras 4001/2 (R1/2 NEG), 4003-4012 (S403-12 NVP) and 4013 (T413-22 UON) remain in service, apart from 4014 (T414 UON) which burnt out and was scrapped when almost new. |
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Staircase of 2832
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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2832 waits time in Birmingham after working a 37 from Solihull Station
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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| im goin to rely miss the old metros i love the noise thay make and thay were very reliable dident see to many breakdowns also very well made buses i like the old ones betta than the new the older ones are more interestin thats just me tho bring them bck thats what i say |
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| i agree with you william, these were much better, more reliable and more interesting than some of the crap we have today, if we could all the survivors back, id do it |
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Flowery seat backs will soon be a thing of the past
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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2832 has a reflective moment passing Selfridges, Birmingham
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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Preserved MK1 MCW Metrobus 7007 on display at Acocks Green Garage
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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| lol there i am in my green t-shirt lol :) |
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Preserved GMPTE 5120, SND 120X departs Acocks Green Garage
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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The crowd gathers for 2903 as it waits to enter the garage one last time
24/07/2010 The Final day of the West Midlands Metrobus |
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| bbc news http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8514860.stm |
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| that article is from february - when natex tried to con everyone into thinking ROX654Y was the lastone 'in service in Birmingham' !!!!!!!!!!! |
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3032, 3103, 2654 and 2905 at the Lea Hall auction (08/08/10)
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| Anybody know where 2654 went? |
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2835, 3089, 3098 and 2729 at the Lea Hall auction (08/08/10)
Odds and Ends |
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| I want to take one home!! :( |
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| I heard chris clarke has brought one.? |
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| What's happened to 2835??? :O |
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2412 in Wolverhampton Bus Station © Chris Banks
Liveries - Final Livery |
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| Its nice to see the good old MKI i grew up with these i was only young but i remember them so well |
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2962 in West Bromwich Bus Station carrying West Midlands Travel Blue & Cream livery © Chris Banks
Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream |
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| Oh this takes me back my era :) |
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