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2684 and 3053 at Aston Manor Preserved Manchester D320LNB in Aston Midland Classic TOJ592S in Aston Preserved Northern UTN501Y in Birmingham Preserved Go Northern C771OCN at Aston Manor F63XOF and E462SON at Aston Manor JHA277L at Aston Manor 2618 at Aston Manor 3053 and 2618 at Aston Manor 3065 at Aston Manor 3022 at Aston Manor

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]]> Sun Mar 14 2010 14/02/2010 Perry Barr Metrobus Farewell http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1814976.html Last day of the Perry Barr MCW Metrobus; 2654, ROX 654Y on 14th February 2010. 'Roxy' was treated to a couple of trips on the 7 followed by a photo shoot at Love Lane, Aston. This now leaves the remaining Metrobuses at Acocks Green Garage to soldier on. Sunday 14 February 2010: Last day of the Perry Barr MCW Metrobus; 2654, ROX 654Y on 14th February 2010. 'Roxy' was treated to a couple of trips on the 7 followed by a photo shoot at Love Lane, Aston. This now leaves the remaining Metrobuses at Acocks Green Garage to soldier on.

2654 heads from the garage to Perry Common to work the 11:27 7 to Birmingham 2654 on the 11:27 7 to Birmingham 2654 at the Perry Common terminus of the 7 6832 at College Road, Witton 2654 on its last trip back to Birmingham on the 7 Roller blinds - soon to be a thing of the past Rear view of 2654 with Bye on the blinds 2654 at Love Lane, Aston Preserved 6832 alongside 2654 at Love Lane, Aston Driver Romeo Phillips is presented a bunch of roses on behalf of 'Roxy' 6832 leaves Colmore Row past St Phillips Cathedral

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]]> Sun Feb 14 2010 2010 Feb - March: The last month of Metrobuses in the Midlands http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1812479.html ...or is it??! A look at what these fine buses have been up to in their last month of service. Some unusual workings included! Sunday 7 February 2010: ...or is it??! A look at what these fine buses have been up to in their last month of service. Some unusual workings included!

AG 2871 in Chelmsley Wood on the 72 (04/02/10) 2769 in Solihull during it's short period at AG (05/02/10) AG 3022 heads away from Acocks Green Garage to take up its duty on the 221 (05/02/10) AG 2871 after arriving on its final duty of the day; on the 5 at Solihull Station (06/02/10) AG 2988 on the 221 (10/02/10) AG 2832 heads out along Fox Hollies Road to work on the 11E (10/02/10) AG 2835 on the 72, Hobs Moat Road (11/02/10) AG 2871 on the 72, Hobs Moat Road (11/02/10) AG 2849 in Marston Green (11/02/10) AG 3022 on the 31, Corporation Street (13/02/10) AG 3022 on Corporation St. Note the chap helping himself to a trip on the Trident to the left! AG 2835 on the 5, Corporation Street (13/02/10) (15/02/10) AG 2832 arrives into Solihull on the 5 from Birmingham... ...and departs on a 37E to Sparkbrook (driver having problems with the blinds!) Two Metrobuses passing in Solihull - a sight soon to be confined into history. 2832 and 2835 on 18/02/2010 AG 2871 in Marston Green on the 72 (18/02/2010) Trident vs Metrobus. Count how many logos there are on 3022 and 4389! (18/02/2010) AG 2832 on Moorend Avenue in the snow (19/02/10) AG 2871 working along Meadway in the snow (19/02/10) 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 AG 2871 and 2835 prepare to leave Acocks Green Garage on the 11A and 11S (23/02/10) AG 2835 leaves Acocks Green Garage on the 11S (23/02/10) AG 2871 leaves the garage to work a full 11A (23/02/10) AG 2835 in rather wet Acocks Green having arrived on a 37E (23/02/10) AG 2871 arrives into Acocks Green on the 11E (23/02/10) AG 2849 on the 31, Corporation Street (27/02/10) AG 2871 on Navigation Street on the 31 (27/02/10) AG 2871 in Acocks Green on the 31 (27/02/10) AG 2832 on the 11E in Acocks Green (27/02/10) AG 2832 at Erdington six ways after working an 11E (27/02/10) AG 2835 on the 221, Fox Hollies Rd (02/03/10) AG 3022 on the 220, Fox Hollies Rd (02/03/10) AG 2849 on the 11E, Fox Hollies Rd (02/03/10) AG 2832 on a Schools working, Westley Road (02/03/10) 2871 on the 221 on Fox Hollies Rd (08/03/10) 2988 has returned to service after several weeks out of use (08/03/10) 3022 on the 37 in Birmingham (08/03/10) 3022 on the 11S in Acocks Green (09/03) 2849 loads in Birmingham on the 37 (11/03/10) 2849 at Solihull Station ready to depart on a 37E, having arrived with the 17:25 37 from Birmingham City Centre (11/03/10)

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]]> Sun Feb 7 2010 Miller Street in 2010 http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1803416.html The final year of Metrobus operation in the Midlands. Miller Street will see plenty of action in the following weeks with the withdrawn MCW Metrobus fleet being stored here; before re-sale or scrapping. Tuesday 12 January 2010: The final year of Metrobus operation in the Midlands. Miller Street will see plenty of action in the following weeks with the withdrawn MCW Metrobus fleet being stored here; before re-sale or scrapping.

Stored 3103, 2995, 3014 and 2790 Stored 3062, 2999, 3011, 3066, 3098 and 3108 Stored 3058, 3007, 3077 and 3030 in store Withdrawn 3011, 2999 and 3062 Stored 2819 still carrying Walsall Metrobus last day message Stored 2721, 9951, 2903, 2985, 3065 and 2819 Stored 3030, 3077 and 3007 Stored 3030, 3077, 3007, 3019, 3103, 2995 and 3014 in the snow Stored 2790 with 3103, 2995 and 3014 Stored 3078 and 2819 Stored 3083 with logos painted out Withdrawn 3089 Stored 3074, 2751 and 3083 Withdrawn 2721 Stored 3024 and 2819 Stored 3065 with 2903 and 2985 Stored 3083 rear view Withdrawn 3075 Stored 116, 117 and 118 3024, 3058, 3071 and 3108 3030, 3077, 3007 and 3065 3019 in store Withdrawn 3080, 2903 and 3014 2668 and 3098 in sotre 3024 being prepped for its tow to PVS Barnsley 3024 being prepped for its tow to PVS Barnsley Now withdrawn 3034 with 2903 and 3080 1343 on tow to PVS Barnsley 3024 on tow to PVS Barnsley A final view of 3024 as it leaves Brum for the last time 3070 in store 3070 in store 4088 still parked in the main yard 2729 and 2999 in store 3070, 2729, 2999, 3098 and 2668 in store 2985, 3091, 3089, 2819, 2995 and 3034 in store Trainers 9929 and 9951 Lynx Trainer 9240 7114, 1340 and 1377 3032 withdrawn from PB 1368 and 7114 currently in store Trainer 9928 on the jacks 553 parked in the yard 3032 withdrawn from PB 2905 and 525 ex Acock Green 2905 withdrawn from AG Reserve fleet 1373 and trainer 9929 2995 has moved into the main yard Withdrawn 2769, 3034 2903 and 3080 Withdrawn 3032 and 3070 ex Perry Barr

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]]> Tue Jan 12 2010 28/11/2009 Walsall MCW Metrobus last day http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1786393.html Photos taken from 28th November 2009. Plenty more to come!!!! Saturday 28 November 2009: Photos taken from 28th November 2009. Plenty more to come!!!!

2790 lays over in Bradford Place before working the 305 2790 at Yew Tree estate on the 305 on the last day 2760 working through Pleck on the 305 Upper interior of 2760 Upper interior of 2760 2760 on the 305 2819 has a reflective moment in St Pauls Bus Station The message painted on 2819 marking the last day 2819 in Willenhall The new National Express logo on 2819 2887 in Willenhall 2819 pauses in Willenhall on the 341 2887 passes 2 onlookers in Willenhall 2819 in New Invention 6832 and 2790 laying over 6832 fills up for its trip on the X51 A sight soon to be confined to history: 4 Metrobuses passing in Walsall 6832 waits to work the X51 duplictate 2903 and 2819 on Carrs Lane before leaving on the X51 2819 on Carrs Lane before heading back to Walsall 2903 about to leave Walsall on X51 duplicate 2887 passes 2819 and 2903 in Walsall 2819 after working the X51 from Birmingham 2819 and 2903 before working the X51 2887 at New Invention after the final working on the 341 2819 waits to head back to the garage after dropping off passengers for the very last time

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]]> Sat Nov 28 2009 Awaiting folder allocation http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1782837.html re-uploaded photos to replace pixelated images in the correct folders Thursday 19 November 2009: re-uploaded photos to replace pixelated images in the correct folders

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]]> Thu Nov 19 2009 18/10/2009 Aston Manor MCW Running Day http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1769805.html A running day was held at Aston Manor Transport Museum on 18th October to commemorate 20 years since the demise of MCW. Buses were used on trips between Birmingham and Washwood Heath former MCW factory, using a variety of buses, including Metrobuses. Sunday 18 October 2009: A running day was held at Aston Manor Transport Museum on 18th October to commemorate 20 years since the demise of MCW. Buses were used on trips between Birmingham and Washwood Heath former MCW factory, using a variety of buses, including Metrobuses.

Green Bus Ex 2989 in Witton Preserved WMPTE Fleetline 6311 in Witton Preserved Coventry 334CRW in Witton Preserved 3053 in Witton Preserved WMPTE Metrobus 6832 in Witton 2989, 2753, 3053 and 6832 Preserved 2811 in Birmingham Preserved 2811 in Witton 4 metros leave in a convoy Preserved 3053 in Witton Preserved Fleetline 1956 in Witton

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]]> Sun Oct 18 2009 Subsequent Owners - MK2 http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740978.html WM MCW MK2 Metrobus with new operators Saturday 15 August 2009: WM MCW MK2 Metrobus with new operators

Withdrawn ex 2520 with Stagecoach Lincolnshire, Newark. Photo ©Rob A line-up of Hawkes Metrobuses ex 2808 with Harpurs. Derby Ex 2600 now operates for Stansted Transit. Ex 2512 when operating for Yorkshire Terrier © Vernon C Smith Ex 2556 now operating for Kingsley's Coaches. Birtley Ex 2557 now operating for Kingsley's Coaches ex TWM 2560, now with the Tsunami appeal in Sri Lanka. Photo © Matt Giles/Sheffield Omnibus Enthusiasts Society ex 2562 Now with Hawkes, Derby Ex 2614 now with Goodsir, Holyhead. This vehicle is currently off the road Ex 2630 now working for Travel de Courcey, seen on Contract Service 736. Coventry Ex 2663 is the only of de Courcey's Metrobuses to carry the new company logo Ex 2702, now with Kingsley's Coaches. Birtley Ex 2723, now with it's 3rd operator. Kingsley's Coaches, Birtley Ex 2747, now operating for Kingsley's Coaches Ex 2809 now operates for Harpurs of Derby Ex 2863 now with Hawkes, Derby Ex 2916 (now XIL9765) Operating for Huggins Coaches, Wallasey Ex 2920 now used as a mobile stage, called 'The Stage Bus' Ex 2963 now operating for Goodsir, Holyhead Ex 2967 now operating for de Courcey. Working on the 22.Coventry 2612 Seen heading a lineup of vehicles donated to the Tsunami appeal. © David Cole ex 2683 with Centrebus, Leicester DeCourcey 2656 ROX 656Y Ex 2604 now converted to open-top, with Bus Business © Ian Roberts Now Scrapped ex 2962 when with DeCourcey Coventry. Later scrapped after accident damage ex 2498 now with Centrebus, Leicester Ex 2846, now operating for Centrebus, Leicester ex 2870 seen with Centrebus, Leicester Ex 2708, now with Centrebus, Leicester ex 2973 now with Centrebus, Leicester Ex 2539 now with Black Country Connexions ex 2548 now with Centrebus, Leicester ex 2575 now with Centrebus, Leicester ex 2944 now with Centrebus, Leicester Ex 2723 still carrying former TWM livery, when with Hornsby Travel. Scunthorpe Ex 2450, when with Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Scunthorpe Ex 2462 when operating Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Scunthorpe Ex 2439, now with Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Scunthorpe Ex 2436, The first Integral MK2 Metrobus built. when with Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Ex 2480, seen with Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Scunthorpe depot Withdrawn Ex 2442, when with Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Scunthorpe Now scrapped Ex 2471, when with Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Scunthorpe Ex 2566 when with Dunn Line. Nottingham Ex TWM Metrobuses 2870 and 2831 pass in the outskirts of Leicester Now scrapped Ex 2645 when with Stagecaoch Yorkshire. Ex 2595 when in the Stagecoach Yorkshire fleet Now sold for scrap Ex 2494 when with Stagecoach Yorkshire, formerly Yorkshire Terrier Now sold for scrap Ex 2489 when with Stagecoach Yorkshire, carrying Yorkshire Terrier livery Ex 2516 carrying Yorkshire Terrier livery, when with Stagecoach

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Subsequent Owners - MK2A http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740970.html WM Travel MCW Metrobus MK2A with subsequent operators Saturday 15 August 2009: WM Travel MCW Metrobus MK2A with subsequent operators

Ex 3057 now YCZ8661 with Huggins Coaches Ex 3092 now YCZ8662 with Huggins Coaches G107FJW, Ordered by WMT, but never operated for them due to its late delivery © David Cole Now Scrapped ex 3120, when with ACE travel, Liverpool Ex 2987 now being cannibalised for spares with McColl's of Balloch Ex 3027 now withdrawn and dumped at the McColls depot ex 3106, G106 FJW, Now with ACE Travel, Liverpool. photo by Les ex TWM 3033, F33 XOF, now with Zara Travel, is seen running in competition with its former owner, on the Drayton Manor service ex 3031 now with Citysightseeing, Cardiff Ex 3010, when recently acquired by Dunn-Line © Robin Hadfield Ex 2992, when first acquired by Dunn-Line.© Robin Hadfield Ex 3048 now operates for Dunn Line © Robin Hadfield The front of 2987 showing various parts removed Ex 2989 now with Green Bus, Oldbury Former 3052 now with City Sightseeing, Cardiff Ex 2991 now operating for Motts of Aylesbury The Green Transport Company MCW Metrobus F313 XOF, fully lettered, in Oldbury Offside view of former 2989, showing new blinds Ex 2989, now with The Green Transport Company, on Broad Street, Birmingham Ex 2980 now with Steve Akiens Coaches Ex 3060 now with Dixons Travel, Leicester Ex 2983 now with Steve Akiens Coaches Ex 3100 is now with Gourmet Personnal, Leicester in this rather striking livery (08/02/2010)

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Liveries - Travel Coventry http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740964.html WM MCW Metrobus Mk2 and Mk2A in Travel Coventry Livery Saturday 15 August 2009: WM MCW Metrobus Mk2 and Mk2A in Travel Coventry Livery

Now Sold 2983 (WT) Working on the 13 prior to the delivery of Geminis for this route. Coventry Now Sold 2898 (WT) Working on the 13C, Coventry Now Sold 2628 (WT) seen whilst in store at Miller Street © David Cole Now Sold 2838 (WT) Coventry Now Sold 3063 (CV) Turns into Maudslay Avenue, working on route 10 Withdrawn 3073 (CV) Filling in for a Trident on the 33. Coventry Withdrawn 3074 (CV) Filling in for the usual low floor vehicle on route 36, working through Keresley Now Sold 2969, A109 WVP (WT) Working on the 13C, Coventry Now Sold 2968, A108 WVP (WT) Working on the 13, Coventry Now Sold 2892 (WT) Coventry Now Sold 2839 (WT) Broadgate, Coventry Now Sold 2868 (WT) Town hall, Coventry Now Sold 2768 (WT) Coventry Withdrawn 3054 (CV) Trinity Street, Coventry Withdrawn 3068 (CV) Working on route 10 along Uplands. Now Sold 2891 (WT) Working on route 10, through Ball Hill Withdrawn 2618 (WT) Passes St.Johns Church. Victoria Road Withdrawn 2685 (WT) Working on route 10, Allesley Old Road Withdrawn 2982 (WT) Beechwood Avenue, Earlsdon Now Scrapped 2979 (WT) Warwick Road, Coventry Withdrawn 3037 (CV) Working on the 10, maudsley Road Now Sold 2840 (PB) Still carrying Travel Coventry livery, working on the 101 in Winson Green Now sold 2764 (PB) Still in Travel Coventry livery, works on the 46. Constitution Hill Withdrawn 3001 (CV) Spon End, Coventry Now scrapped 2651 (WT) Spon End, Coventry Now scrapped 2981 (WT) Working on route 10, Allesley Old Road Now Sold 2980 (WT) Working on route 19, The Butts Withdrawn 3064 (CV) Seen in Canley, working on full route 12 to Leamington Spa. Metros do not usually operate on the full route. Now sold 3118 (CV) Heads out of Keresley on the 36 Now Sold Ex Travel Coventry 2617, seen here on the 196. Four Oaks. When at PB Withdrawn 3055 (CV) Working on the 34, Hearsall Lane Withdrawn 3053 (CV) One of the final 10 Metros in Coventry. Filling in on the 34 Withdrawn 3036 (CV) Working on the 34 in Coventry Withdrawn 3065 (CV) Passing the Swanswell Tavern on route 36

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Other WMPTE Vehicles http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740883.html Other vehicles such as Daimler/Leyland Fleetlines operated by WMPTE. Saturday 15 August 2009: Other vehicles such as Daimler/Leyland Fleetlines operated by WMPTE.

WMPTE Ford Transit M4, when in service as a Shuttle bus for Central Coachways. WMPTE Daimler CVG6/Crossley 3158. Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, 25/08/1975. photo by Alan WMPTE Bristol VR/MCW 4361. Cannock Bus Station. Photo by Alan WMPTE Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal. Dudley Port. photo by Alan Birmingham 1982 with a DMS, Ailsa and standard Fleetline in view. Photo by Alan Birmingham 1982 witha Metrobus and two Fleetlines in view. Photo by Alan Birmingham 1982 with three standard Fleetlines in view. Photo by Alan Walsall ex Cleethorpes BUT 9611T with Northen Coach builders body No.877. Photo by Alan Walsall Sunbeam F4A/Willowbrook 853. Walsall Bus Station. Photo by Alan Walsall Sunbeam F4A/Willowbrook No.871. Stafford Street, Walsall. Note the unique Trolley Bus Lane. Photo by Alan 6299 the MCW Metropolitain demonstrator, showing the Jubilee livery. Photo by Les 2012 BOK 12V, and Fleetline 3950 SOE 950H. Selly Oak 1980 WMPTE Leyland Titan 7005. Bull St. 1981 WMPTE Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal. Carrs Lane 1981 Metroliner 400GT Prototype at the NEC. Photo by Andy Central Liner MCW Metroliner D905 POF. Photo by Andy WMPTE Fleetline/Parkroyal 6540, Kings Head, Bearwood. Photo by Andy WMPTE Fleetline/East Lancashire 6741, Coventry. Photo by Andy Citybus/Alexander 1059 C59 HOM showing the original livery. Photo by Andy Volvo Citybus/Alexander 1055, C55 HOM Wolverhampton. Photo by Andy WMT Leyland National 1015, Bromsgrove. Photo by Andy WMT Easirider Dennis Lancet/Duple 1053, B53 AOC Coventry. Photo by Andy Leyland National 1844 fitted with wheelchair access, Coventry. Photo by Andy Leyland Lynx Cummins Demonstrator, Solihull. Photo by Andy ex WMPTE Fleetline/Park Royal with County Link, Derby. Photo by Andy ex WMPTE Leyland Titan with London Transport Ex WMPTE 6332 when with Walls of Manchester © Les Simpson Ex WMPTE Daimler Fleetline 4261 now with Birmingham City Council WMPTE Fleetline 4204 outside St.Martins Church, Bullring. Photo by Patrick WMPTE Fleetline 4253, Walsall bus station. Photo by Patrick WMPTE Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal 3732, Coventry Road. Photo by Patrick Birmingham City Transport Daimler CVG6/Crossley 2831, JOJ 831. Hall Green. Photo by Patrick Daimler Fleetline/ Park Royal 3740. Bearwood, Photo by Patrick BCT Daimler Fleetline/Metro Cammel 3246,246 DOC WMPTE Daimler Fleetline/Met Cam 3537, BON 537C Coventry Road. Photo by Patrick WMPTE Fleetline/Park Royal 3760, Coventry Road, photo by Patrcik BCT Fleetline 298 DOC Alexander bodied Ford A series Minibus on Dial a bus duties. Photo by Patrick Birmingham City Transport Daimler CVA6/Metro Cammell 1534, GOE 534. Birmingham Town Hall. Photo by Patrick Ex 4235 Seen at TWM Miller Street, Aston is ex WMPTE Daimler Fleetline/MCW YOX 235K, ex WMPTE 4235 7004 WMPTE Leyland Titan, when first acquired by Midland Classic Leyland Titan Demonstrator FHG 592S, whilst in service with WMPTE, Nechells. Photo by Steve Alexander bodied Volvo Ailsa, seen whilst on loan from Strathclyde, Oldbury.1981. Photo by Steve Volvo Ailsas 4767, 4760 and Ex Midland Red National 119 at Oldbury Garage 1981. Photo by Steve WMPTE Fleetline is seen at Birmingham International, carrying an overall ad for Renault © Les Simpson BCT Daimler Fleetline, Enters Bearwood bus station, whilst carrying thee overall ad for Youngers Tartan Bitter © Les Simpson WMPTE Daimler fleetline/Park Royal 3497, carrying an overall advert for Bissell © Les Simpson WMPTE Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal, seen carrying an overall ad for Tesco © Les Simpson WMPTE 1054 Dennis Lancet/Duple, when converted to an exhibition unit. © Les Simpson Ex WMPTE Fleetline 3917 with C.K Travel in Cardiff © Les Simpson

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Other WMT/TWM Vehicles http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740878.html Other vehicles such as Mercedes Benz Breadvan, Scania N113. Saturday 15 August 2009: Other vehicles such as Mercedes Benz Breadvan, Scania N113.

Vario 264 Seen in Sedgley. All Varios are now withdrawn TWM Mercedes/Alexander ALX100 247, R247 XDA. West Bromwich TWM Mercedes Benz/Marshall C16 240, P240 EJW. West Bromwich Travel Merry Hill Mercedes Benz 0814/Alexander ALX100 274, R274 XDA TWM Mercedes Benz/Alexander ALX100 273, R273 XDA. Gorge Road, Hurst Hill TWM/Merry Hill Mercedes Benz/Plaxton Beaver 2 253, P253 RUM. Dudley TWM Mercedes/Alexander ALX100 247, R247 XDA, seen whilst on loan to Wolverhampton over Xmas 2005 Scanias at Druids Heath 1993 Several more Scanias seen at Druids Heath 1993 3232 at Druids Heath 1999 Alexander ALX400 Demonstrator V929 FWS, seen at Druids Heath, whilst on loan to TWM 3231 Corporation Street Oct 2002. Citybus/Alexander 1059, C59 HOM Wolverhampton. Photo by Andy Withdrawn TWM Mercedes 269, R269 XDA. Aston Miller Street TWM 'Mini Link' Mercedes Benz 0814/Marshall 236, P236 EJW. Corporation Street, Birmingham. Seen filling in for a Volvo B7tl TWM Dennis Trident/Alexander ALX400 4128, Y719 TOH in the Queens Golden Jubilee livery. Walsall Now preserved West Midlands Travel Ford Transit, 553 TWM Mercedes Benz/Alexander ALX100 271, R271 XDA heads into Dudley past Dudley top church from Pensnett depot, despite showing blinds for route 223 West Midlands Travel F681YOG, whilst on loan to GM Buses. Photo by Les Former West Midlands Travel 645, with RDH services © Les Simpson 227 seen between duties on the 688. All of this batch have now left the TWM fleet Ex 229 when with Hail & Ride. Skegness Volvo Olympian 3125 before being transferred to Dundee 3238 seen working on the 61 in 2001 TWM Scania N113/Alexander RH 3215, H215 LOM is seen on Navigation Street, Birmingham TWM Scania N113/Alexander RH 3204, H204 LOM, is seen on Moor Street Queensway whilst the Bullring is under redevelopment in the background TWM Scania N113/Alexander RH 3237, H237 LOM is seen on Stephenson Street, Birmingham TWM Scania N113/Alexander RH 3201, H201 LOM is seen on Stephenson Street, Birmingham TWM Mercedes Benz 811D/Marshall C16 225, P225 EJW, seen in Dudley McColls Former Mercedes/Marshall 232, P232 EJW in Dumbarton Centrebus ex TWM Scania N113/Alexander RH H233 LOM, seen on the 54 in Leicester City Centre Centrebus ex TWM Scania N113/Alexander RH H242 LOM, climbs London Road, Highfields 3221 Seen in Kings Heath, February 1991. Photo by Steve Ex 3227 now with Centrebus, Leicester

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Subsequent Owners - MK1 http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740872.html Former West Midlands MK1 MCW Metrobuses (2001 - 2435 and 6831-5 and 7006/7). Saturday 15 August 2009: Former West Midlands MK1 MCW Metrobuses (2001 - 2435 and 6831-5 and 7006/7).

Ex 2434, LOA 434X, when with Bee Line, Manchester. Photo by Les Ex 2176 and 2567 showing the difference between MK1 and MK2 designs 2199 on loan to Kentish bus during the early 90's © Vernon C Smith Withdrawn 2342 LOA 342X, now with Thurmaston Bus, Leicester Ex WMT 2144, GOG 144W Ex WMT 2257, GOG 257W, when with North Western Roadcar. Photo by Les ex 2334 LOA 334X, now with Travel De Courcey, Coventry Ex 2332, LOA 332X, when working for Bee Line, Manchester. Photo by Les ex TWM 2336 LOA 336X, now with DeCourcey, Coventry Ex 2119 now operating for Dunn Line (Veolia), Nottingham Ex 2216 The first former dunn line Metrobus carrying Veolia livery Ex 2369 now operating for Dunn Line. Seen here recieving maintenance Now scrapped ex TWM 2335 LOA 335X, now with L.S Court, Fillongley Ex 2379, now with Travel de Courcey, working on route 22 in Coventry Ex TWM 2216, GOG 216W, now with Dunn Line. Photo by Les Ex WMT 2078, BOK 78V, when working for Bee Line, Manchester. Photo by Les ex 2116, GOG 116W, when with Bee Line Manchester. Photo by Les ex 2139, GOG 139W, when with North western. Photo by les Now scrapped EX 2335, Now re-registered EBZ 6188, with L.S Court, Fillongley Ex 7007 when operating for M.K Metro © Les Simpson Ex 2346, Now with Thurmaston Bus, Leicester Ex 2435, working with Bee Line. This was the final MK1 delivered to WMT. © Les Simpson Ex 2116, GOG 116W, when operating for North Western © Les Simpson Ex 2332, LOA 332X, When operating for Bee Line, Manchester © Les Simpson Ex 2051, BOK 51V, when operating for North Western © Les Simpson Ex 2434, LOA 434X, when operating for North Western Ex 2428 as an exhibiton bus in Wales. Photo by Andy Ex 2127 now operatng for Dunn Line © Robin Hadfield Ex 2248 now operating for Dunn Line (Veolia) © Robin Hadfield Ex 2357 now operating for Dunn Line © Robin Hadfield Ex 2076 now operating for Dunn Line © Robin Hadfield Ex 2314 now re-reg LXI 2743, operating for Dunn Line © Robin Hadfield Ex 2083 now operating for Dunn Line (Veolia) © Robin Hadfield Former 2248 now with a private owner, Wolverhampton 2434 now with Supreme, on Rail Replacement at Gidea Park 2417, now with Hardy Miles as BIG 8756, on Rail Replacement at Shenfield Ex 2400, now with G H Watts, Leicester. This was the final Mk1 in service wtih TWM Ex 2398 operating for Imperial © Les Simpson Ex 2205 working for Shoreys of Maulden (10/12/2009) Ex 2222 working for Shoreys of Maulden (10/12/2009)

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Liveries - Brandings and Specials http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740869.html Includes MCW Metrobuses in Central Liner, Heritage, Private Hire, Timesaver and Your Bus livery. Saturday 15 August 2009: Includes MCW Metrobuses in Central Liner, Heritage, Private Hire, Timesaver and Your Bus livery.

2749 branded for the 1. Town Hall 2607 branded for the 1, Acocks Green Withdrawn 3026 (LH) Park Street Now scrapped 2940, D940 NDA (AG) Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton 2855 Showing 35 routebranding. © David Cole 2745, seen when carrying Brindleyplace Shuttle Branding © Cyril Hatfield 2856 in Birmingham City Transport heritage livery © Chris Banks 3083 Dudley Bus Station. Since been repainted and had route branding removed Ex 2928 When in use as a Trainer with Travel London 2939 is now in store at Miller Street Ex 2959 now 9959 in the TWM Training Fleet 2964 was damaged by fire at Hockley Garage, and scrapped in 1994. © Les Simpson 2870 Pershore Road branded 2914 with Private Charter branding 2828 with pershore road branding 2989 (WN) in later Wolverhampton Corporation Heritage Livery. Wolverhampton. Now at Walsall (WA) Depot 2798 1 branded, Birmingham Town Hall Tracline Guided busway 8112 Short Heath 1987. photo by Alan Tracline Guided busway/Timesaver 8101 Short Heath 1987. photo by Alan 3000, one of several to wear a special livery applied after buyout. Photo by Steve 8101, Short Heath 1986. Photo by Steve WN 3059 in Wolverhampton, showing the short lived 512 routebranding. photo by Les 2915 with Private Charter branding Perry Barr depot, photo by D.Sanders 2888 in Walsall Heritage livery. Seen in Wolverhampton, 1996. photo by Steve 2989 in original Wolverhampton heritage livery. Photo by Steve 3083 Seen in Dudley in original 126 Routebranding 2927 with Private Charter branding Seen picking up a school party. Stephenson Street. Photo by Andy 2953 and 2761 in Hereford. Photo by Andy 2957 Digbeth, showing the Timesaver livery and running on the 900 when the route went through to Hasbury. Photo by Andy D953 NDA and A761 WVP seen in Hereford D957 NDA Digbeth. Photo by Andy 8107 showing Tracline livery, Shortheath road. photo by Les Withdrawn 2936, showing the Timesaver livery. Photo by Les 2917 training livery. was de-roofed under a low bridge in April 2008 2849 Was the final Metrobus to carry route branding. College Road. Now de-branded Former 2958 now 9958 in the TWM Driver Training fleet 2596 35 branded, Monyhull Hall Road, when branded for the 35, and at YW Garage Former 2929 now TWM Trainer 9929, D929 NDA seen at Miller Street. Withdrawn 3099 (WN) Wolverhampton bus station, showing the later 126 routebranding LH 3044 in Saverbus Livery Now Sold 2941, D941 NDA (PB) Passes Dennis Trident 4191, as it leaves Birmingham for Drayton Manor. 2927 with Private Charter branding Black Country Museum, photo by Steve 2941 On a private hire outing in Blackpool, shows the Timesaver livery © Les Simpson 2950, Is seen in Blackpool, when carryng the Timesaver livery 2932 with Private Charter brandingOn the Alton Towers service, Wolverhampton 2912 with Private Charter branding 2935 carrying Timesaver livery, working on the 963 © David Cole 3042 carrying the livery applied after the WMT management buyout © David Cole 3043 seen carrying the BCT Heritage livery © David Cole

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Liveries - Final Livery http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740868.html The final livery carried by TWM MCW Metrobuses. Saturday 15 August 2009: The final livery carried by TWM MCW Metrobuses.

BC 2648 Corporation Street, Birmingham AG 2757 Warwick Road, Acocks Green AG 2743 in Acocks Green BC 2473 Corporation Street, Birmingham BC 2543 Colmore Row, Birmingham LH 2503 Pavillion Central, Birmingham YW 2599 Stephenson Street, Birmingham, when operating for (YW) AG 2568 Kings Heath. photo by Steve YW 2572 Digbeth YW 2726 Corporation Street LH 2785 Birmingham WA 2793 St. Pauls Bus Station, Walsall WB 2842 Bearwood Bus Station WA 2863 Wolverhampton Bus Station BC 2896 Corporation Street, Birmingham WA 2937 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall WA 2952 Carrs Lane, Birmingham WN 2532 Wolverhampton Bus Station WA 2738 Moor Street Queensway, Birmingham. Photo by Richard WN 2740 Dudley Bus Station HY 2559 Moor Street Queensway, Birmingham. Photo by Richard WA 2484 Photo by Richard WA 2924 Priory Queensway, Birmingham LH 2881 Priory Queensway, Birmingham BC 2652 Corporation Street, Birmingham WB 2679 Tat Bank crossroads WB 2678 High Street, Smethwick LH 2610 Working on route 24, Haybarnes Road LH 2872 Lower Bull Street, Birmingham WN 2639 Wolverhampton bus station, photo by Les WA 2950 Corporation Street, Birmingham HY 2779 Colmore Row BC 2574 Birmingham XS 2504 seen whilst in store at Miller Street © David Cole WN 2500 Wolverhampton bus station. © Howard Lane AG 2502 Solihull town centre, © Howard Lane AG 2511 Solihull. © Howard Lane YW 2529 Transferred from LH. Working on the 6. Camp Hill LH 2531 Spent 25 years in service, before being withdrawn in 2008. Seen here in Chelmsley Wood AG 2551 Solihull town centre © Howard Lane BC 2554 Solihull © Howard Lane YW 2561 In it's 25th year of service. Working on the 18. Bartley Green AG 2563 Works on route 72, prior to the introduction of Geminis. © Howard Lane WB 2598 Working along Suffolk Street Queensway on the 82 LH 2605 Working through Ward End on the 24 WA 2613 Heading for Walsall whilst working on the 394 WA 2624 Passes Walsall Arboretum whilst working on the 394A BC 2653 This was the last Metrobus allocated to BC. YW 2658 Ex LH. Seen here working on the 12. Stratford Road WB 2660 in the snow in Blackheath

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Liveries - WMT/TWM Silver/Blue http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740864.html MCW Metrobuses which carried the silver/blue livery around the time of privatisation (around 1996 - West Midlands Travel and Travel West Midlands). Saturday 15 August 2009: MCW Metrobuses which carried the silver/blue livery around the time of privatisation (around 1996 - West Midlands Travel and Travel West Midlands).

2761 Wolverhampton Bus Station 2762 Wolverhampton Bus Station 2759 Corporation Street, Birmingham 2590 At Merry Hill bus station. Photo by Les 2086 Merryhill shopping centre. Photo by Les 2669 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall 2875 Wolverhampton bus station. photo by Les 2524 Wolverhampton bus station. Photo by Les 2289 Wolverhampton bus station. Photo by Les 2006 in Wolverhampton © Chris Banks 2463 Broken down in Solihull. © Howard Lane 2817 Wolverhampton bus station.© Howard Lane 2644 Townend, Walsall 2778 Wolverhampton Bus Station 2570 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton 2948 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall. Now a driver trainer 2955 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall 2791 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall 2221 in the old West Bromwich bus station. photo by Les 2376 Birmingham 2647 Wolverhampton Bus Station 2482 and 3056, Solihull 1996. Photo by Steve A line-up of metrobuses at Hockley Garage. Photo by Steve 3111 Showing signs of repanneling, Wolverhampton. Photo by Les. 2565 Dudley Photo by Alan 2001 now with Val's Classic Coaches, seen in Birmingham 2772 Broadgate. photo by Patrick 2767 Broadgate, Coventry. photo by Patrick 2626 turns into Trinity street. photo by Patrick 2935 Trinity street. photo by Patrick 2112 turns into Trinty street. photo by Patrick 2615 in Solihull operating for Birmingham Central © Howard Lane 2671 Lichfield street, Wolverhampton © Howard Lane 2809 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton.© Howard Lane 2818 Wolverhampton bus station © Howard Lane 2231 pauses outside the old markets, Birmingham. Photo by Les 2457 Seen in Pool Meadow bus station. Photo by Les 2338 seen in Coventry, carrying local fleet names. Photo by Les 2957 seen working on the 900A, carrying the WMT Silver Grey livery © David Cole 3072 carrying an overall ad for IKEA © David Cole 2886 The last Metro to carry the early Silver/Grey livery. 2018 in Coventry © Chris Banks 2266 Wolverhampton Bus Station © Chris Banks 2274 Wolverhampton Bus Station © Chris Banks 2366 in the old West Bromwich bus station © Chris Banks 2515 Heading out of Walsall © Chris Banks 2519 heading out of Walsall © Chris Banks 2521 in Woverhampton © Chris Banks 2537 in Wolverhampton © Chris Banks 2637 in Wolverhampton Bus Station 2614 in the old Pool Meadow, Coventry © Chris Banks

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Liveries - WMT Silver/Grey http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740862.html The WM MCW Metrobus in West Midlands Travel Silver/Grey livery. Saturday 15 August 2009: The WM MCW Metrobus in West Midlands Travel Silver/Grey livery.

2200 parked at Hockley garage © Stuart D.Bell 2997 seen outside Perry Barr Garage © Stuart D Bell 3030 outside Acocks Green Garage. Photo by Steve. 3068 seen in special centenary livery 1989. Photo by Steve 2975 Showing the original livery applied to the later deliveries of Metrobuses. Poto by Les 2993 carrying branding as the 1000th Metrobus, seen in Wolverhampton © David Cole 2615 on the 15, Warwick Road Coventry © David Cole 2794 laying over in Wolverhampton bus station © Chris Banks 2977 when new working on the 50 © David Cole 2667 Corporation Street, Birmingham © David Cole 2302 in Sutton Coldfield © Chris Banks 2433 in the old West Bomwich Bus Station © Chris Banks 2438 in the old West Bromwich Bus Station © Chris Banks 2447 in the old West Bromwich Bus Station © Chris Banks 2468 in the old Pool Meadow bus station © Chris Banks 2507 in Sutton Coldfield © Chris Banks 2868 in the old Pool Meadow bus station © Chris Banks 2886 in the old Pool Meadow bus station © Chris Banks 3081 Working on the 558 in Wolverhampton 3101 was sold for scrap in 2004 © Chris Banks 3105 was sold for scrap in 2004 © Chris Banks

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Liveries - Overall Adverts http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740860.html MCW Metrobuses in Overall advertisments. Saturday 15 August 2009: MCW Metrobuses in Overall advertisments.

2650 carrying an advert for Anchor Butter 2594 carrying an overall side advert, seen in Walsall 2452 carrying the overall ad for the WM Travelcard. Pool Meadow © Les Simpson 2620 Thinktank advert 2877 Colmore Row, Birmingham 2581 Ford Transit 2844 With an overall advert for 02 Phones © David Cole 2851 Cotteridge 2215 Wolverhampton. Photo by Les 2352 carrying an overall advert for Scandinavian airlines, Digbeth. Photo by Les 2271 Wolverhampton. Photo by Les 2185 carrying an overall advert for TSB. Photo by Les. 2458 carrying an overall advert for the WM Travelcard, Coventry. photo by Les 2167 carrying an overall advert for Asda. photo by Les 2162 Carrying an overall advert for British Telecom, Coventry © Les Simpson 2327 carrying an overall advert for Waste collection © Les Simpson 2698 St.Pauls bus station, Walsall 2691 Liverpool street garage prior to the application of Pershore Road branding. Photo by les 2316 Carrs Lane © Les Simpson 2336 carrying an overall advert for Supertowels © Les Simpson 2227 carrying an overall ad for Bryant homes, Acocks Green © Les Simpson 2895 is seen in Coventry carrying an overall ad for Randstad. Photo by Les 2620 carrying an overall advert for BRMB © Les Simpson 2056 carrying an overall ad for Rowley Regis Building Society © David Cole WMPTE 2215 carrying an overall ad for the '1984 West Mids Peace Year' © David Cole 2215 and 4659 in Walsall © Chris Banks 2515 In an overall ad for Bus & Coach Council © David Cole 2666 carrying an overall advert for the WMPTE Travelcard © David Cole 2667 Shows the original rear-end of the Early Mk2 Metrobuses © David Cole 2441 carrying an overall advert against the transport bill © David Cole 2056 seen carrying an overall ad for Beacon Radio/ WM TravelCard © David Cole 2162 carrying an advert for British Telecom © David Cole 2164 showing the rear profile of the Transport Bill advert © David Cole 2165 carrying an overall advert for the 1984 WM Peace Year © David Cole 2167 carrying an overall ad for Asda © David Cole 2181 carrying an ad for British Telecom © David Cole 2196 carrying an overall ad for Oliver's Windows, seen in Coventry © David Cole 2217 working on the 79, whilst carrying an overall ad for the Sports Council © David Cole WMPTE 2276 Operating on route 90, with an overall advert for Johnstone's paints© David Cole 2277 Seen when carrying an overall advert for the WMPTE Travelcard © David Cole WMPTE 2281 Pulling away from St. Martins Church on route 44© David Cole WMPTE 2283 Working on the 33 © David Cole WMPTE 2284 Working on route 21 passing the Town Hall © David Cole WMPTE 2287 Carrying an overall ad for the 1984 West Midlands Peace Year © David Cole 2322 Working on the old route 24 © David Cole 2326 Working on the 17 carrying an overall ad for Brolac paint © David Cole 2328 working on the 92 carrying an overall ad for TSB © David Cole 2393 working out of service, carrying an overall ad for the Transport Bill. © David Cole WMPTE 2394 Carrying an overall advert for Interlink, working on the 43 © David Cole 2416 in an overall advert for Walsall Observer © David Cole

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Liveries - WMPTE/WMT Blue & Cream http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1740859.html MCW Metrobuses in WMPTE livery (1978 - 1986). Saturday 15 August 2009: MCW Metrobuses in WMPTE livery (1978 - 1986).

2343 Pool Meadow, Coventry, photo by Les 2167 Pool Meadow, Coventry. Photo by Les. 6832, the second prototype Metrobus. photo by Les 2870, advertising the 'Timesaver' service to Coventry. Birmingham, photo by Les 2011 Working on the old 2 route © David Cole 2012 Operating on the Bristol Road when new © David Cole 2013 Operating on the Bristol Road when new © David Cole 2022 Laying over between duties in Pool Meadow © David Cole 2042 operating on the 96 © David Cole 2102 was fitted with a Dot-Matrix destination. Seen when new in 1980 © David Cole 6832 seen in service in Coventry © David Cole 6831 The first Metrobus deilvered to WMPTE, seen when new in 1978 © David Cole 6833 ssen working on the 205 when at DY Garage. © David Cole 2436, the first Mk2 Metrobus delivered to WMPTE. seen when new in 1982 © David Cole 2619 in the City Centre © Chris Banks Now sold 2821 working on the final day of the old route 2 (Now route 69). Photo by Andy 2301 and 2093 Kings Heath 1981. Photo by Steve 2639 at Wolverhampton 1988. Photo by Steve 2434 Digbeth, 1990. Photo by Steve 2896 Seen in Coventry carrying the Early Metrobus livery, with later style logos 2115 High Street, Birmingham. Photo by Steve A second shot of 2079 in Kings Heath. 2242 GOG 242W, outside Acocks Green garage. 1980 2007 Selly Oak Grage. Photo by Steve 2079 BOK 79V, Seen in the winter of 1981. Photo by Steve 2538 passes Yorkshire Traction 705, Digbeth. Photo by Andy 6834 one of the protoype batch of Metrobuses, Birmingham. Photo by © Andy 6835 Stephenson Street, Birmingham. Photo by © Andy 2256 Wolverhampton. Photo by © Andy 2232 During an outing to Stratford-upon-Avon. Photo by © Andy 2761 Hereford, Photo by Andy 2865, Digbeth. Leaving on a Nat.ex day trip to Poole. Photo by Andy 2857 on the last day of the old route 2 (now 69). Photo by Andy 7007 Preseved Rolls-Royce powered Metrobus at witton 2252 Caught at Cannock between duties. Photo by les 2107 Seen between duties in Wolverhampton. Photo by Les 2650 shows the early livery with the later West Midlands Travel logo. Photo by Les 2465 carrying the original livery applied to the early Mk2 Metrobuses. Photo by Les 2438 seen in West Bromwich Bus Station 1982 © David Cole 2439 lays over in West Bromwich bus station in 1982 © David Cole 2449 seen working on the 130, when alloctaed to Storbridge Garage, 1982 © David Cole 2455 brand new at Nuneaton Station © Chris Banks 2461 seen working through Coventry on the 23 © David Cole 2497 when allocated to WN. Seen on the 542 © David Cole 2791 on the 339 in 1985 © David Cole 2811 Working on a charter sevice in 1985 © David Cole 7007 Seen in Quinton on the 34 © David Cole 2474 Operating on route 41 in 1982 © David Cole 2475 seen operating on route 82 when new © David Cole 2480 working on route 28 carrying the early Metrobus livery © David Cole

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Farewell to the Wolverhampton Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1715822.html With the Optare Spectra's (4001-4022) from BC due to transfer to Wolverhampton to replace them, the Metrobus is due to finally bow out of service at Park Lane Garage during 2009. Although some Park & Ride Metros are included here, most are in a separate collection on the front page. Monday 22 June 2009: With the Optare Spectra's (4001-4022) from BC due to transfer to Wolverhampton to replace them, the Metrobus is due to finally bow out of service at Park Lane Garage during 2009. Although some Park & Ride Metros are included here, most are in a separate collection on the front page.

3039 ended it's days at WA before being scrapped in 2006 3089 Gospel End Road on now withdrawn route 546 3091 Black Country Route, Bilston 2779 Working on the 525 on Bushbury Lane. 2779 went for scrap in July 2009 3084 was new to Dudley Garage, but spent its final 16 years at WN 3047 3069 3072 3088 In the snow, Warstones Now Withdrawn 2665 spent 20 years at WN before moving to WA in 2003 3103 3042 Now scrapped 2565 Dudley. Photo by Alan 3058 3113 2764 spent only 1 month in service at WN for XMAS P&R in 2007 2971 ended it's days at WN. Originally at Miller Street Garage as Tracline 8111, it was re-numbered 2971 and also spent time at HY, BC and WB 3077 was new to Hartshill and spent its last 11 years at WN Now Scrapped 3087 during it's P&R cover time at WN. This bus was new to Coventry, but spent several years at AG 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 TWM 3111, G111 FJW sits in Sedgley on the first working of the 545 in the morning, on 28th December 2006 2699 spent 4 months at WN. Seen here working on now withdrawn 545 in Sedgley 2907 spent 6 months at WN and for some time was the final standard MK2 there 2907 passing 3083 seen from the upper deck of a Metrobus 2790 3079 spent 16 years in Wolverhampton before being withdrawn in 2005 3084 with 1838 and 2637 3112 spent 15 years at Wolverhampton before being withdrawn in 2004 2779 spent 2 years at WN. Seen here on now withdrawn 545 Now withdrawn 3078 and 3122 with 4682 2907 Working on the 501 in Tettenhall Wood 03/01/2009 2976 was withdrawn in April 09. Also been allocated to BC, PB, WA and WB 3076 3116 (WN) on the 545 in Sedgley - this route will now only run on evenings and Sundays by Diamond 3078 spent most of its career at WN, but spent some time at PB 2817 spent 20 years in Wolverhampton before being sold for scrap in 2004 3100 working through Himley in the snow, Feb 07 3108 in the snow in Warstones , Jan 08 LH 3080 Heading along Darlington Street on the 543 whilst at WN 3098 leaves on a 711 School journey in the final months of Metro operation at WN 3113 was new to Wolverhampton and spent nearly 20 years serving the City 3108 heads down the A449 on the 256 3080 on the 256 near Wombourne 3083 was new to Dudley but moved to WN in 1993. Finally withdrawn in July 09 3114 was new to Wolverhampton and spent nearly 20 years serving the City 3116 (WN) on one of the last days of NXWM on the 545 in Bilston 3091 climbs Hurst Hill on the final day of NXWM operation on the 545/546 3084 on the last ever NXWM 545E journey to Sedgley 2989 carrying the later Wolverhampton Heritage livery

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 Farewell to the Perry Barr Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1708376.html A collection of photos of some of the MCW Metrobuses to have been allocated to Perry Barr Garage over the years. Saturday 6 June 2009: A collection of photos of some of the MCW Metrobuses to have been allocated to Perry Barr Garage over the years.

PB 3014 Working on school route 886. Newtown Row 2999 (PB) Acocks Green 3070 in Sutton Coldfield on the 104 2985 (PB) Performs on the new route 196, Sutton Coldfield 2903 transferred to PB when Hockley Garage closed, but later moved to WB and WA Garages Now Scrapped 2908 working on the 52, prior to moving to LH 3021 Working on school roue 886. Note the non-standard fleet number above the windscreen Now scrapped 3015 working on the 115 in Erdington TWM 3017, F317 XOF, fills in for the usual Volvo B7 on the 91E and is seen from Asterias Cafe in Birmingham 3071 was the final Metrobus to carry a full rear advert 3012 spent 20 years at PB before being exported to Malta in 2008 Travel West Midlands MCW Metrobus MK2 3011, F311 XOF, at the Perry Common terminus of route 7, which is normally operated by Volvo B7's A second shot of 3022, F22 XOF on route 107, seen leaving Sutton Coldfield for Birmingham 2975 in Walsall when PB opertaed the 51© Chris Banks 3123 with re-positioned number plate in Birmingham 3034 spent 8 years at PB and was finally withdrawn in Jan 2010 PB 2769 in Birmingham on the 16 PB 2985 and LH 2807 on Carr's Lane (03/04/09) 2668 spent 1 year at PB. It was withdrawn in Jan 2010. Seen here on the 52 Withdrawn 2716 (PB) transferred from WA earlier this year, at The Leveretts 2441 spent a year at PB before being sold for scrap in 2002 © Chris Banks 2776 spent 4 years at PB before moving to WA in 2004 © Chris Banks Now Scrapped 3021 was new to Dudley Garage, and moved to WB, then PB in 1998 3051 was transferred to PB in 1998, and spent 10 years there, before being withdrawn in 2008. 2654: The final Metrobus at Perry Barr Garage. Seen here at Perry Common in its final summer in service PB 2729 Working on the 7 in Birmingham City Centre 3030 on a Saturday working of the 7 (12/09/2009) 2995 on the 46 in Birmingham (16/10/09) 3022 working on the 52 on 31/10/2009 3034 on School working 879 in Sutton Me and my shadow: 2995 followed by 2999 in Sutton Coldfield 2769 on a morning 904 working in Sutton Coldfield, whilst at PB 2707 was transferred from AG early in 2009. Seen in Sutton Coldfield on the 107 still with AG blinds 3071 on a morning 905 in Sutton Coldfield 3014 on the 905E to Mere Green in Sutton Coldfield 3 Metrobuses pass in Sutton Coldfield: 3022, 2707 and 2654 in the morning peak 2654 prepares to work the 904 in Sutton Coldfield 2988 working on the 7 (25/11/09) 2707 had 2 spells at PB before being sold to Carousel, High Wycome in 2009 2707 leaves the garage on a school working in its final week in service 3014 leaves the Garage in it's final week in service 2985 outside Perry Barr Garage about to work School route 855 3032 on new route 907 in Sutton Coldfield 3071 in Sutton shortly before being withdrawn from service 2654 NXWM's oldest bus, on the 907 in Sutton 3070 was withdrawn just over 1 week before Metrobus operation was due to end at Perry Barr 3032 on a 7E Football Special to Villa Park in Birmingham

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]]> Sat Jun 6 2009 Farewell to the Lea Hall Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1691602.html With more Mercedes 0405N's being transferred to Lea Hall, the Metrobus fleet is now down to it's last 15 examples. This collection looks at vehicles that have operated for Lea Hall in recent years. Sunday 3 May 2009: With more Mercedes 0405N's being transferred to Lea Hall, the Metrobus fleet is now down to it's last 15 examples. This collection looks at vehicles that have operated for Lea Hall in recent years.

2689 (LH) Working on the first day of Metrobus operation, on new route 90 3028 Digbeth, when branded for the 'Saverbus' operation 2729 in Marston Green whilst at LH 2561 came to LH in 2001 and stayed there until 2007. It was transferred to YW and finally withdrawn in April 09 2558 was withdrawn from LH and sold for scrap in July 08 2605 was withdrawn from LH in 2008 and sold for scrap Now withdrawn 3050 passing the LDV Works on the 26 2564 was withdrawn in 2008 and sold for scrap early in 2009 Now withdrawn 2750 and 3043 inside Lea Hall Garage Now withdrawn 2801 was the final standard MK2 at LH. Caught here heading for Chelmsley Wood on the 55 2529 was transferred to YW and later sold to Buckby of Rothwell 2787 working on the last day of route 590 (10/11/2007). Digbeth 2801 When Recently repainted, and given the new No-Smoking stickers, seen at the Fox & Goose 2751 heads through Washwood Heath, near where it was built almost 26 years ago 3017 was transferred from PB, and later withdrawn in April 2009 3066 at Masshouse Now withdrawn 2805, transferred from from WB, and spent just over a year at LH 2893 spent a year at LH before being withdrawn in 2009. Seen here in Chelmsley Wood 2596 spent just over a year at LH before being sold for scrap in 2008 2901 transferred to LH in 2004, and was sold for scrap in 2008. Seen here in Kingshurst 2883 Was new to BC, and spent 10 years at LH before being withdrawn in 2009 2689 transferred from YW in 2007, and was withdrawn in July 2009 2787 spent 10 years at LH before being withdrawn in 2009. Senn here at Mass House Circus 3049 was new to Washwood Heath, but transferred to Lea Hall for the final 20 years of its service life 3050 transferred to LH when Washwood Heath Garage closed in 1998. It was withdrawn in July 2009 3061 was withdrawn in July 2009 and sold for scrap Now withdrawn 2807, transferred from from WB, and spent just over a year at LH. Chelmsley Wood 3028 was Lea Hall's final Metrobus. Withdrawn at the end of September 2009 2577 was withdrawn from LH, and sold in June 09 2751 was transferred from YW in 2007 and withdrawn in July 2009 2792 was hired to LH twice from Carlyle Bus and Coach. It was returned to them during 2009 2786 was later transferred to WB and WN before being withdrawn in December 07. 3066 spent 4 years at LH before being withdrawn in Sept 09 3028 in the final weeks of the 24 2689 in the last week of Nat Ex/Metrobuses on the 24 3082 with new NXWM fleetnumbers 3049 at Old Square 2801 in Chelmsley Wood during its final month in service LH 3080 at Fox and Goose, Ward End on the 54 2753 spent a short period at LH during Oct/Nov 2009 2721 laying over between duties on the 14 in Chelmsley Wood 2721 was one of the final 2 Metros at LH. It was withdrawn at the end of 2009 3080 at the Bromford terminus of the 26 by night. 11/12/09 LH 3080 on the 14 in Birmingham. 18/12/2009 LH 2721 in Bromford on the 26. 18/12/2009

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]]> Sun May 3 2009 Farewell to the Walsall Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1679865.html With the delivery of new Scania Omnilinks 1883-1907 at Walsall Garage, the current allocation is set to be reduced. This collection looks at some of the Metrobuses that have now left the Garage. Friday 10 April 2009: With the delivery of new Scania Omnilinks 1883-1907 at Walsall Garage, the current allocation is set to be reduced. This collection looks at some of the Metrobuses that have now left the Garage.

2769 was transferred from Coventry in 2006, and moved to PB in 2009 2830 (WA) Transferred from Travel Coventry. Seen in Aldridge 2552 Bridge Street, Walsall 2760 and 3008 St.Pauls Bus Station, Walsall 2888 (WA) Sutton Coldfield 2665 2978 seen operating on the final day of route 996. Later transferred to WB and WN before being withdrawn in 2009 3008 was new to WN, and spent 4 years at WA before being Withdrawn in 2008 The tatty rear end of 2926 before it was re-painted. 2819 (WA) Rests between duties on the 341, Willenhall 2886 withdrawn with accident damage at WA. Later sold for scrap 2552 2544 2933 was withdrawn in 2008, and carried the remains of 900 branding until the end 2792 was new to WA, later withdrawn and sold, and is now on loan to TWM 2534 2888 (WA) Which previously carried Walsall Heritage livery, is seen on Bentley Lane 2695 transferred to WA with the 51 operation from PB, and was sold for scrap in 2007 2631 2672 on the final week of the 951. Sold to Spencers in Sept 08 2672 was withdrawn in May 08. Seen here on the final week of the 951 3023 transferred to WA in 2007. It was sold for spares in Oct 09 2693 on the 329 at Blakenall Church, when at WA 2776 2729 transferred from LH, but later moved on to PB 2978 was at WA for 7 years, but ended its days at WN The rear of 2744, A744 WVP in Walsall 2926 was withdrawn in Oct 08, and was one of the final 2 DP Metros in service at WA Withdrawn 2769 passes 2594 in Walsall 2776 2693 was new to PB and was transferred back there in 2009 TWM Metrobuses 2887, C887 FON and 2735, A735 UOE A rear view if a rather shabby TWM Metrobus 2672, A672 UOE in Birmingham 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 A rear photo of TWM 2895, seen with the spires of Lichfield Cathedral 2668 spent nearly 26 years at WA before moving to PB in 2009. Senn here passing 2624 on the 301 2895 2949 With National Express West Midlands logo on the grille, Aldridge 2634 was transferred from Coventry, and finally withdrawn from Walsall in 2008, seen in store at Miller Street 2879 (WA) on the 337 in Pleck 2550 Transferred from YW. Working on the 951A in Walsall 2735 transferred from LH and spent 2 years at WA before being withdrawn in June 09 2716 spent nearly 26 years at WA, before moving to PB in 2009. 2765 transferred from Coventry in 2008. It ended its days at PB before being sold for scrap in 2009 2676 transferred from PB in 1992 and was finally withdrawn in July 09 2924 spent 19 years at Walsall before being sold in 2005 © Chris Banks

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 Aston Manor Metrobus and Lynx day http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1673983.html Aston manor Transport Museum held a MCW Metrobus and Leyland Lynx running day on 29th March 2009. Visiting and in use were several in service and preserved MCW Metrobuses, mostly new to WMPTE/WMT, as well as several Leyland Lynx from different parts of the country. Sunday 29 March 2009: Aston manor Transport Museum held a MCW Metrobus and Leyland Lynx running day on 29th March 2009. Visiting and in use were several in service and preserved MCW Metrobuses, mostly new to WMPTE/WMT, as well as several Leyland Lynx from different parts of the country.

2449 on its way to the rally Travel De Courcey 2666, ROX 666Y outside the museum Preserved 2685 outside the museum Preserved Midland Red Leyland National HHA 101L Front detail of 2530 showing WM Travel logo Preserved Halton Leyland Lynx 2 H35 HBG Midland Red S22 PHA 505G NXWM 3071, F71 XOF based at Perry Barr Preserved Leyland Lynx D101 NDW with Leyland TL11 engine 2530 and 2449 Green Transport Company 469, E469 SON former Harrow Buses Travel De Courcey 2666, ROX 666Y on service 3X Preserved ex Trustline 2957 Preserved 2449 next to 2530, 3019 and 3071 Preserved 2618 alongside 2732 from Acocks Green 2732 flanked by preserved 2618 and 2685 Preserved 2685 next to 2732 Freshly repainted Leyland Fleetline 'Baseball Bat' single deck conversion 1956, WDA 956T 2530 still based at Walsall and NXWMs oldest MCW Metrobus, complete with WM Travel logos and painted wheels Preserved 2462 in WMPTE livery Green Transport Company ex 3013 and Driver Trainer 9951 Colourful lineup of Metrobuses Acocks Green based 2732 alongside Preserved 2685 and Driver Trainer 9951 NXWM 3019, F319 XOF and 3071, F71 XOF 2449 outside the museum Colourful lineup at Aston Manor Preserved ex Trustline 2957, D957 NDA alongside De Courcey former 2666 Raer view of 2449 10 Metrobuses lined up at Aston Manor Final lineup at Aston Manor

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]]> Sun Mar 29 2009 Current WM Metrobus fleet: Wolverhampton http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1671484.html The current allocation of National Express West Midlands MCW Metrobuses at Wolverhampton Garage. 3116 currently remains at the garage withdrawn. Monday 23 March 2009: The current allocation of National Express West Midlands MCW Metrobuses at Wolverhampton Garage. 3116 currently remains at the garage withdrawn.

Withdrawn WN 3116 Northway, Sedgley

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]]> Mon Mar 23 2009 Current WM Metrobus fleet: Acocks Green http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1671478.html The current allocation of National Express West Midlands MCW Metrobuses at Acocks Green Garage. 7 Metrobuses currently allocated are: 2769, 2832, 2835, 2849, 2871, 2988 and 3022. Monday 23 March 2009: The current allocation of National Express West Midlands MCW Metrobuses at Acocks Green Garage. 7 Metrobuses currently allocated are: 2769, 2832, 2835, 2849, 2871, 2988 and 3022.

AG 2871 Working on route 76 through Blossomfield AG 2849 With route-branding removed is seen here on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood AG 2832 on the 72 in Solihull AG 2988 on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood 17/12/09 AG 2835 Working on the 72 in Marston Green 17/12/09 AG 3022 in Sheldon on the 41 (09/01/10)

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]]> Mon Mar 23 2009 Farewell to the Acocks Green Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1663737.html With only 14 Metrobuses now at AG. this collection looks at some of the vehicles that have now left the Garage. Saturday 7 March 2009: With only 14 Metrobuses now at AG. this collection looks at some of the vehicles that have now left the Garage.

2871 (AG) seen on a school service, Solihull Station 2654 Transferred from YW, but later moved on to PB 2732 (AG) Working on the 30. Lincoln Road North 3056 and 3012 When the 11A/C Was Metrobus operated. Kings Heath. Photo by Steve Now Sold 2687 (AG) Kings Heath Withdrawn 2659 Highfield Road, when at AG 3041 transferred to YW in 2007, but was withdrawn in Jan 2009 2813 (AG) Leaving Acocks Green garage, to take up the one Metrobus duty on the Outer Circle (schooldays only) 3041 in Solihull on the 41 2813 (AG) Passes under the railway on Blossomfield Road After almost 25 years at AG, 2812 was withdrawn in April 2009 2816 was withdrawn in Februrary 2009 2732, A732 UOE heads under the railway bridge at Acocks Green on route 30 3087 transferred to PB and WN before being withdrawn in Jan 08 AG 2835 Working on the 41 in Solihull 2707 spent just over 4 years at AG before moving to PB in 2009 2741 transferred to AG in 1997, and was withdrawn in April 09 2674 was transferred from YW in Feb 08, and was withdrawn in March 2009. 2813 spent almost 25 years at AG before being withdrawn in April 09 2707 in Acocks Green Garage before being Transferred to PB AG 2905 transferred from HY in 2002 and was withdrawn in Feb 2010 2732 was new to Quinton, but spent 12 years at AG before being withdrawn in June 09 2900 in Marston Green shortly before being withdrawn in June 09 2871 on the 169 in Solihull 2905 on the 72 in Chelmsley Wood 17/12/09 AG 2849 on the re-routed 31 outside Birmingham New Street Station. 18/12/2009 2835 on the 72 in Solihull (22/12/09) 2988 on the 76 in Solihull (22/12/09) AG 3022 in Solihull on the 72 3022 between duties on the 37E in Acocks Green Village 2769 transferred from PB for a few days. Leaves AG garage on a rainy (04/02/10) AG 3022 on the 31, Corporation Street Birmingham (17/02/10)

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Wolverhampton Xmas Park and Ride Metros http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1629816.html Extra Metrobuses loaned to cover for the Christmas Park and Ride in Wolverhampton Saturday 27 December 2008: Extra Metrobuses loaned to cover for the Christmas Park and Ride in Wolverhampton

2862 Reinstated for service at (WN) over the 2005 Xmas period 3024 (PB) seen on loan to Wolverhampton (WN) depot over the Xmas period 2005 3002 (PB) on loan to (WN) on the 500 2897 (YW) on loan to (WN) during the Xmas period 2005 2763 transferred from AG on Hurst Hill 2790 transferred from WB 2976 transferred from WB for P&R cover 3123 (PB) is a long way from home filling in for a trident on the 560 near Bloxwich 2835 Seen here on the 512, on loan to WN Now withdrawn 2786. Seen here working on the 512. When on loan to WN 2833 transferred from WB on P&R cover 3086 Seen here in Whitmore Reans on the 535, when on loan to WN 2699 transferred from WB for P&R cover Now Withdrawn 2679 Working on the 505, on loan to WN Now withdrawn 2617, Seen here filling in for a Trident on the 558. Sedgley. When at WN 2631 on loan from WA to WN 2895 Working on the 543. Lichfield Street, when on loan to WN 2843 (WB) seen between duties on the 528, When at WN Now withdrawn 2906, Working on the 512. When at WN Withdrawn 3087 (Ex PB) Seen here working on the 512. When on loan to WN 3102 Seen here working on the 503W, on loan to WN Now withdrawn 2764 still in Travel Coventry livery. When on loan to WN 2631 Seen here in Bilston on route 530, on loan to WN Now withdrawn 2840, Warstones on the 512, on loan to WN

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]]> Sat Dec 27 2008 MCW Metrobus in Preservation http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1595483.html So far preserved from the former WMPTE/Travel WM Metrobus fleet are: 2449, 2462, 2618, 2685, 2743, 2912, 2957, 2970, 3053, 6832, 6835 and 7007. Hopefully more will follow. This collection looks at some of these vehicles in preservation. Tuesday 14 October 2008: So far preserved from the former WMPTE/Travel WM Metrobus fleet are: 2449, 2462, 2618, 2685, 2743, 2912, 2957, 2970, 3053, 6832, 6835 and 7007. Hopefully more will follow. This collection looks at some of these vehicles in preservation.

Ex 2970, now in preservation © David Cole Ex 2462 is now back in the Midlands, and in preservation preserved 6832, SDA 832S, the second of the prototype Metrobuses 2449 with Stourbride blind sets fitted, stands on the site of the former Oldbury Bus Garage 2449 now back on home terratory. Seen here passing through Birmingham on Great Charles Street Queensway The rear of 2970 shortly before the new rear end was fitted The rebuilt rear end, with repositioned number plate Preserved 2449 in WMT livery 2449 front profile The rear profile of 2449 The West Midlands Travel logo Metrobus badge The blind set in 2449 Upper deck of preserved 2449 MCW badge on the new grille Cab area of 2449 Lower deck interior of preserved 2449 2449 and 6681 at Black Country Tours 2449 passes 2782 in Blackheath 2449 now looking smart in WMT Livery, passes through Dudley 3122 passes 2449 in Kingswinford 2449 and 2907 at the Wallheath terminus point 2449 and 2907 in Wallheath 2449 and 553 in Stourbridge 2449 returns to its original home: Stourbridge 2449 When first withdrawn from service with Stagecoach 2449 at Wythall. A replacement grille has been fitted, along with the fog-lights, which the bus carried when it was new The lower Saloon interior of 2449 The Gardner 6LXB engine of 2449 Now rebuilt rear end of 2970 Now Preserved 2685 and 2743 2970 at Walsall awaiting repaint Rear of 2462 showing marshalled rear end Preserved 2462 restored back to original WMPTE condition Interior showing recently acquired Castle moquette 2449 before heading to the Yardley Wood Open Day 2449 and E468SON at Aston Manor 2449 at the Yardley Wood open day Now preserved 2957 at the Yardley Wood Garage open day 2449 leaving the Yardley Wood open day 2685 and 2449 at the POPS rally, Wedgwood Rear of 2957 being rebuilt to original spec. Photo by Andy 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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]]> Tue Oct 14 2008 Metrobuses for scrap in Barnsley http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1523290.html Metrobuses for scrap in Barnsley Thursday 5 June 2008: Metrobuses for scrap in Barnsley

2009 BOK 9V, partially scrapped in the yard of scrap dealer Wigley. Photo by Les the front of former 2554 awaitng scrapping The interior of former 2084 stripped of parts The rear of ex 2554, with the engine removed, awaits scrapping 3021 waiting for the final cutters torch, in the yard of PVS Barnsley 3021 in the final stages of scrapping the remains of 3021 The entrance of 3021 side profile of the remains of 3021 the lower deck of 2471 robbed for spares the remains of 2471s lower deck The upper interior of Ex 2541 3021 seen form the rear Former 2471 waits to be scrapped Ex 2541 awaits scrapping in the yard of PVS Barnsley The upper interior of 2471 The door from a now scrapped Travel Coventry Metrobus 2908 in the yard of PVS Barnsley The interior of 2908 Former South Yorkshire ex 2697 at Hardwick's, Barnsley Former South Yorkshire ex 2697 amongst various scrap buses at Hardwick's, Barnsley Lower interior of 2180 Upper interior of 2180 Upper interior of 2180 Ex 2180 in Ripley's Yard Interior of 2746, as the torch begins its work 2746 at PVS Barnsley Interior of 1249 Interior of 3015 3015 at PVS Barnsley 2746 at PVS Barnsley Ex 1249 and 3015 at PVS Barnsley

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]]> Thu Jun 5 2008 Farewell to the West Bromwich Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1499200.html The Metrobuses in West Bromwich finally finished service in February 2009. After over 25 years of service here, this collection looks at their final years in service. Friday 25 April 2008: The Metrobuses in West Bromwich finally finished service in February 2009. After over 25 years of service here, this collection looks at their final years in service.

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

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]]> Fri Apr 25 2008 Farewell to the Stagecoach/Roadcar MCW Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1491917.html Roadcar once operated 42 MK2 MCW Metrobuses. The former Travel West Mildands vehicles were operated for 7 years until their final withdrawl 2008. This section looks at their final Running day in Newark on 12/04/2008, as well as a few shots during the period before the Stagecoach takeover. Saturday 12 April 2008: Roadcar once operated 42 MK2 MCW Metrobuses. The former Travel West Mildands vehicles were operated for 7 years until their final withdrawl 2008. This section looks at their final Running day in Newark on 12/04/2008, as well as a few shots during the period before the Stagecoach takeover.

Now sold Ex 2486, when with Stagecoach Lincolnshire. Seen in Scunthorpe A line up of Lincolnshire RoadCar MCW Metrobuses, including 15945, NOA 464X. Newark depot A lineup of Metrobuses at Newark depot ex 2582 before Stagecoach takeover, and when allocated to Skegness ex 2495, when carrying the Roadcar open-top livery. Now carries Stagecoach version of the livery Ex 2490 seen working on route 1 in Newark Ex 2542 Visited Newark for the Metrobus farewell day The upper deck of partial open-top Ex 2542 The West Midlands Travel sticker on the upper deck of Ex 2542 The open upper deck of 2542 Ex 2582, 2584 and 2520 in Newark Garage Ex 2582, 2584 and 2520 in Newark Garage The stagecaoch notice on the cab door of 2582 The lower interior of Ex 2582, has not changed much since TWM days The WM Buses conditions of carriage notice on 2582 The upper deck of ex 2582 The upper deck of 2582, still with etched windows from it's days in Birmingham A Stagecoach seat on the upper deck of 2584 The engine of withdrawn POG584Y Ex 2520 upstairs with some seats removed 3 of the final remaining Metrobuses at Newark Garage Ex 2582 and 2584, are 2 of the final 4 closed-top Metrobuses with Stagecoach Ex 2520 is withdrawn, and has had several parts removed Ex 2490 passing one of the Olympians drafted in to replace Metrobuses the end of the road for Roadcar liveried POG490Y Now sold Ex 2436 when in service in Scunthorpe Ex 2490, 2437 and 2462 at Newark Garage before the Stagecoch takeover Now sold Ex 2454 and 2450 in Newark before the Stagecoach Takeover Ex 2462, 2437 and 2490 in full Roadcar livery before the application of Stagecoach names Now scrapped ex 2541 in service in Skegness 2582 Before the Stagecoach takeover, and when allocated to Skegness

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 Farewell to the Coventry Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1473224.html MCW Metrobuses based at Coventry Garage Wednesday 1 December 2010: MCW Metrobuses based at Coventry Garage

2895 in Coventry before moving to Walsall. Photo by Richard 2764 spent time at PB and WN before being withdrawn in late 2007 Coventry City Centre, with 5 metros in view. Hard to get now 3074 was one of many that had blue tape applied over the old livery, and looked quite tatty 3068 (CV) Coventry. Mercedes O405N's are replacing some of the Metrobuses here 2862 with Unusual rear window arrangement, shortly before being transferred to YW 3068 and 2769 passing in Coventry Now scrapped 2651 making a rare appearance on bendybus route 27. 2837 and 2617 both left Coventry for other Garages, and are both now withdrawn 2765 shortly before being transferred to Walsall in 2006 3055 (CV) Broadgate, Coventry 2769 moved to Walsall Garage during 2006 3020 moved to Walsall during 2007 3074 (WT) Ball Hill, Coventry 2840 moved to PB and WN before being withdrawn in late 2007 2830 left Coventry to end it's career at WA garage in 2007 2617 left Coventry in 2007, and spent time at WN an PB before being sold 3054 (CV) and 2981 Pass in Ball Hill 3118 Working along Cox Street, on route 10 2624 left Coventry to end it's days at Walsall Garage in 2007 3037 was withdrawn after an accident in January 2009 Travel Coventry MCW Metrobus MK2A 3054, F54 XOF, seen on the 19W, a works service which runs in the morning and evening peaks, seen in Tile Hill 3065 Working on Route 19. Radcliffe Road, Earlsdon 2618 seen in her final week in service, about to take up a contract service 2618 was withdrawn form Coventry early in 2008 after spending 25 years in service there 2764 seen again, this time on a short working of the 12 2837 left Coventry for YW in 2006, after a short spell on loan to WN 2891 seen during her final summer in service, with typical Coventry scenery 2894 is now allocated to Yardley Wood 2958 works on the 112 in Leamington Spa. © Chris Banks 3085 ended its days at AG before being scrapped in 2005 © Chris Banks 3086 was transferred to AG, and ended up at WN before being withdrawn in 2007© Chris Banks 3064 spent 20 years at Coventry before being withdrawn in May 09 3064 spent 20 years at Coventry before being withdrawn in May 09 3118 fills in on the 13, Willenhall 05/02/09 3065 (CV) Filling in on the 15 on 09/03/09 3055 was withdrawn in June 09, leaving only 6 Metrobuses in service in Coventry 3118 was new to Hartshill, but transferred to CV in 2001. It was withdrawn in June 09 2957, 2462, 6832 with 3053 and 3074 Line of Metrobuses for the Oasis Concert on 7th July. The final Working for Metrobuses in Coventry 3053 heads into the garage for one of the last times 3053 at the garage on the final day of normal service in Coventry Ex Coventry 2865 returns home after 6 years at Walsall 2685 The final standard MK2 to operate in Coventry, before being withdrawn in March 2008 2980 in Coventry shortly before the introduction of Travel Cov livery 2981 was withdrawn in 2008, and is now being cannibalised for spare parts 2982 was withdrawn in 2008 and sold almost immediatley 2983 was withdrawn in March 2008. Seen here on the 21 before the introduction of Bendybuses 3001 was withdrawn in July 2008. Seen here in the City centre 3019 was transferred to YW in 2007

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]]> Wed Dec 1 2010 Farewell to the Yardley Wood Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1447527.html Expected to be displaced/replaced by Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s currently being delivered, only a handful will be left by the end of February for schools services. Currently they work the 18, as well as various fill ins. Friday 25 January 2008: Expected to be displaced/replaced by Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s currently being delivered, only a handful will be left by the end of February for schools services. Currently they work the 18, as well as various fill ins.

2721 With Blythe Valley branding removed, pauses between duties on the 4. Solihull 2727 (YW) Working along Hog's Lane on route 18 3019 (YW) Working on the 18 in Northfield 2572 and 2531 Shirley Station. Photo by Steve 2654 Cotteridge, now transferred to AG Garage 2824 Northfield road, Cotteridge. Withdrawn 2453 Shirley Station, TWM's oldest bus at the time of the photo 3019 and 2721 between duties in Yardley Wood Garage 2550 spent 5 years at YW and ended its days at WA Now scrapped 2610, Monyhull Hall Road, when at YW 2866 On the 6. High Street Deritend, in it's final year with TWM 2726 was withdrawn in 2008. Seen here in Yardley Wood 2731 Alcester road, Moseley, when at YW Now Withdrawn 2596 With 35 branding removed, working on the 2. Bradford St. Later transferred to LH garage 3005 (WN) When on loan to YW. Seen here on the 12 in Shirley 3019 when recently transferred from Coventry, still carrying full Travel Cov livery 3019 (YW) When Still carrying Travel Coventry livery, working on the 18. Northfield Road Now withdrawn 2659 shortly after transferral from AG. Working on the 6 3041 on the 6 shortly after movin from AG 2529 was sold to Buckby of Rothwell after spending 9 months at YW 2827 seen in her final weeks in service. Now withdrawn for scrap 2674 Working on route 18, climbs Parson's Hill. Now at AG Garage 2758 Seen working on the 18. Monyhull Hall Road. Now at LH 2837 was sold to Sharpes of Nottingham in 2008 2734 was withdrawn in March 2008. Seen here on route 18 in Kings Norton Withdrawn 2902 Was Transferred from Wb in 2008, but was withdrawn after only a few days here 2823 heading through Birmingham City Centre on the 35 2857 was withdrawn at the end of March 2009 2721 transferred to LH in October 09 2561 was transferred from LH in 2007 and was withdrawn in March 09 2550 was Transferred to WA in Oct 2008. Seen here shortly before leaving YW Volvo B10B's often turned up on metrobus route 18; 1357 is at Kings Norton Station. All B10B's were later transferred to PE Garage 2654 at Ley Hill, when at YW 2788 on the 18 in Ley Hill 2721 was formerly a Blythe Valley Shuttle bus at the 18 terminus in Bartley Green 2862 fills on for a trident on the 69, passing 2529 at Shirley Station 2862 on the 69 at Shirley Station Nearside shot of 2788 and 2529 at Shirley Station Withdrawn 2659 in Billesley on the 12 Now withdrawn 2827 persued by a Volvo B10B whilst on the 12 in Wake Green 2827 passes 2529 (YW) in Wake Green 2596 Seen when carrying the route 35 branding. Salisbury Road. 2658 woking on the 2. This bus was transferred from LH 2674 was transferred to AG in 2008. Seen here when at YW on the 18 2710 was withdrawn in July 2009 after 12 years at YW 2746 was withdrawn in Sept 2008. Seen here on Northfield Road on the 18

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]]> Fri Jan 25 2008 Farewell to Route 101 Metrobuses http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1432637.html This collection looks at the final days of these vehicles on Perry Barrs last Metrobus route. Metrobus operation fizzled out on this route towards the end of 2009 and still sees the odd Metrobus on the route Monday to Saturday. Monday 31 December 2007: This collection looks at the final days of these vehicles on Perry Barrs last Metrobus route. Metrobus operation fizzled out on this route towards the end of 2009 and still sees the odd Metrobus on the route Monday to Saturday.

3032 on Colmore Row, Birmingham 2779 When branded for the 101 3003 and 3071 (PB) Livery Street, Birmingham 2985 on Handsworth New Road 2845 seen when carrying 101 Route-branding 3061 outside the Uplands Pub on Oxhill Rd 3123 passes the Uplands Pub on Oxhill Road 3034 on Grove Lane 2984 on Grove 3002 working along Grove Lane on the 101 3123 working through the terraces on Ninevah Road 3034 on Handsworth New Rd Now withdrawn 3021 passes under the railway line on Handsworth New Rd 2996 with the Warstone Lane Clock behind. 2976 at the Warstone Lane Clock 3022 passes 3032 in Grove Lane 3062, F62 XOF passes the Warstone Lane Cemetery Gatehouse 3034, F34 XOF with Warstone Lane Clock in the Background 3024, F24 XOF heads to Birmingham on route 101, on Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter 3024, F24 XOF seen again on route 101, heading towards Handsworth on Graham Street, Jewellery Quarter 3024 disappears along Frederick Street 3013, F313 XOF on the well photographed Livery Street, Birmingham Rare on the 101 in January 2008 was Optare Solo 298, filling in for a Metro Now sold 2975 passes 2782 on Frederick Street 2988 (with unusual blinds set) working through Winson Green 3003 making it's way through the Jewellery Quarter Now sold 3009 pauses on Ninevah Road Now withdrawn 3012 stops to pick up passengers on Newhall Street 3022 in a typical Birmingham Street scene, on route 101, but the Metrobus will soon dissapear passengers disembark from 3022 as it pauses behind 3032 Now Scrapped 3015 (PB) on the 101 in Jewellery Quarter 2693 (PB) Transferred from WA, working on the 101 in Birmingham 2729 crosses Icknield Street on the 101 Now sold 3009 passes 3002 on Oxhill Road

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]]> Mon Dec 31 2007 Farewell to Route 1 Metrobuses http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1408906.html Route 1 was almost exclusively operated by MCW Metrobuses since 1981. These vehicles were replaced by refurbished Volvo B7/Plaxton President's on 25/11/2007. Tuesday 16 November 2010: Route 1 was almost exclusively operated by MCW Metrobuses since 1981. These vehicles were replaced by refurbished Volvo B7/Plaxton President's on 25/11/2007.

2707 Spring Road, Acocks Green AG 2832 Westley Road, Acocks Green 2871 seen here on Calthorpe Road 2714 working along Wake Green Road 2713 working along Stratford Road 2832 working along Stratford Road The rear of 2849 showing 1 Route branding 2798 Westley road, Acocks Green, carrying the later branding 2900 Salisbury road, Moseley 2659 seen leaving the Garage to take up a school working 2605 seen carrying the earlier number 1 route-branding © David Cole the interior of 3056 showing the etching on the windows 3056 seen working along Shaftmoor Lane on the final Weekday of Metrobus service 2756 is the final Metrobus at AG carrying the earlier version of the livery. Seen here on Shaftmoor Lane 2232 when new in 1981, Metrobuses have worked on the route ever since © David Cole 2832, B832 AOP on the 1 at Edgbaston 2849 branded for the 1 at Edgbaston Old Church 2795 seen working through Cannon Hill on the final day of Metrobus operation 2816 working along Edgbaston Road on the final day of Metrobus operation 2849 Is the final Metrobus carrying the Number 1 branding 2869 passes Cannon Hill Park 2869 working on the 1E, Westley Road 3086 seen here working along Church Road Volvo B7/Wright seen working on the 1 in Acocks Green Village Acocks Green Garage with 2707 inside A poster advertising the upgrade of the route A front view of 2812 in Moseley showing the full via point destination 2812, B812 AOP pauses for time in Moseley, heading towards Acocks Green 3087 in Moseley, heading towards Acocks Green 2812, B812 AOP heads into Birmingham on the 1 at Shaftmoor Lane. The 1 is to be converted to Volvo B7 operation this Sunday Volvo B7/Wright Gemini's often are used on the 1, as shown here by 4662, BX54 DGF, seen here passing Acocks Green Bus Garage heading towards Acocks Green Village 2812 in Acocks Green Village

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]]> Tue Nov 16 2010 V Festival shuttle buses http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1356209.html Travel West Midlands (Nat Ex) ran shuttles to and from the V Festival in 2007/8, at Weston Park in Staffordshire. Services were run from Stafford and Wolverhampton mainly using MCW Metrobuses, as well as Volvo B7s. Thursday 26 April 2007: Travel West Midlands (Nat Ex) ran shuttles to and from the V Festival in 2007/8, at Weston Park in Staffordshire. Services were run from Stafford and Wolverhampton mainly using MCW Metrobuses, as well as Volvo B7s.

4259, BU51 RVT meets 4260, BU51 RVM near Weston Park, 2007 4258, BU51 RVR leads 2 other Volvo B7s at Weston Heath, 2007 Volvo B7 4261, BU51 RVW leads another Volvo B7 at Weston Heath, 2007 Lea Hall based 2784 passes the Countess's Arms at Weston Heath in 2007 2879 showing 'Service Subsidised by Centro' in the blinds at Weston Heath in 2007 Walsall based 2631 approaches Weston Heath in 2007 2674 and 2905 leave Wolverhampton on V Festival Shuttles in 2008 3022 leaving Wolverhampton in 2008 2654 Working through Wolverhampton on V Festival Shuttles in 2008 2905 and 2674 in Wolverhampton in 2008 2710 between duties on V Festival Shuttles in 2008 2674 and 2731 in Wolverhampton on V Festival Shuttles in 2008 2654 heads along the A41 on V Festival Shuttles in 2008 3123 Out of its usual Territory; on V Festival Shuttles, in Staffordshire, 2008 2674 and 2905 on V Festival Shuttles in 2008 3070 on the Stafford service in 2008 2995 on the Stafford service in 2008 2895 on the Stafford service in 2008 2744 and 2995 in Stafford in 2008 2744 and 4117 in Stafford in 2008 2750 Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008 3063 re-instated for V Festival shuttles. Wolverhampton in 2008 2650 in Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008 4 V Fest Metrobuses Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008 2805 Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008 2857 Wolverhampton Bus Station in 2008 2534 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 2758 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 2790 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 3080 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 3083 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 2710 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 2990 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 2835 working along Tettenhall Road in 2008 2990 looking in need of a wash in 2008 2879 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 2753 leaving Wolverhampton in 2008 2900 in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton in 2008 3091, F91 XOF arrives in Wolverhampton ready to take up V Festival services in 2009 3117, G117 FJW arrvies into Wolverhampton on the first day of V Festival services in 2009 3113, G113 FJW arrives in Wolverhampton ready to take up V Festival services in 2009 3114, G114 FJW arrives in Wolverhampton ready to take up V Festival services in 2009 3088, F88 XOF arrives in Wolverhampton ready to take up V Festival services in 2009 3089, F89 XOF arrives in Wolverhampton ready to take up V Festival services in 2009 2832, B832 AOP at The Pagoda, Wolverhampton on V shuttles in 2009 3011, F311 XOF passes Tong Church in 2009 2832, B832 AOP heads past Tong Village on V Festival shuttles in 2009 2905, C905 FON passes through Tettenhall on V shuttles in 2009 Rear view of 2819, B819 AOP passing through Tettenhall in 2009 3122, G122 FJW in Wolverhampton in 2009

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]]> Thu Apr 26 2007 Farewell to the Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1237873.html Yorkshire Terrier, now part of the Stagecoach empire, is to withdraw the last of their MCW Metrobuses in the next few days. The company bought them from Travel West Midlands around 5 years ago to replace older similar vehicles. They were used on a variety of normal services and school work, later being demoted to one school service and a works service. The buses work from Holbrook depot and are due to be withdrawn when the current contracts expire in late March and will be scrapped shortly after this. Sunday 17 October 2010: Yorkshire Terrier, now part of the Stagecoach empire, is to withdraw the last of their MCW Metrobuses in the next few days. The company bought them from Travel West Midlands around 5 years ago to replace older similar vehicles. They were used on a variety of normal services and school work, later being demoted to one school service and a works service. The buses work from Holbrook depot and are due to be withdrawn when the current contracts expire in late March and will be scrapped shortly after this.

A lineup of the former Yorkshire Terrier, ex TWM Metrobuses Overall advert ROX 645Y had also been dumped at Holbrook for some time. Notably it had another advert applied over the top of the overall advert Not long left; A front lineup of the last ex TWM Metrobuses at Holbrook depot, including POG 595Y POG 595Y. All remaining Metrobuses carry Stagecoach logos POG 489Y at Holbrook depot POG 516Y complete with MCW badge Regular driver? Badge detail on POG 516Y Cab detail including an NBC drivers seat POG 586Y another bus froming the lineup at Holbrook POG 573Y alongside POG 499Y MCW Metrobus MK2 POG 499Y Nearside lineup at Holbrook A rear lineup at Holbrook A second rear lineup, notably some buses had their numberplates put in in the number boxes A rear view of POG 595Y, showing where Yorkshire Terrier logos were once applied Another rear lineup, showing offside detail Front close up detail POG 545Y with an overall advert, has been dumped at Holbrook for some time now 10 Yrokshire Terrier Metrobuses in their final Month of operation Rear ends of former WM Metros at the Terrier Garage

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]]> Sun Oct 17 2010 Farewell to Route 28 Metrobuses http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1195161.html Route 28 was finally converted from MCW Metrobus operation on the 28th January 2007, now being operated by Volvo B10Bs. Wednesday 10 November 2010: Route 28 was finally converted from MCW Metrobus operation on the 28th January 2007, now being operated by Volvo B10Bs.

3045 Fox and Goose 3023 seen again, this time another view on Walsall Road, Great Barr 3023 on the 28 in Kingstanding When at (PB) 3022 seen on Hawthorn Road, the last day of Metrobuses on the 28 drawing closer The base of a Birmingham Corporation 'Bundy clock' remains at the Scott Arms terminus of the 28. 3011 is seen in the background 3011 Pauses at Scott Arms, whilst working on the final week of Metrobuses, on the 28 3021 (PB) Erdington 2994 on the 28A on Walsall Road. The 28/A is likely to be converted to Volvo B10B operation, displaced after the arrival of new single deck buses 2998 Approaches Erdington on route 28. Metrobuses are soon to be withdrawn from this route. 3035 seen just before the 28 conversion to single deck. Erdington 3051 heads towards Heartlands Hospital on the 28A, seen towards the end of of Metros being used on the 28

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]]> Wed Nov 10 2010 Leyland Lynx Last Look http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1179618.html With the majority now withdrawn from the fleet, this section looks at the last of the Leyland Lynx operating for Travel West Midlands. Saturday 31 December 2005: With the majority now withdrawn from the fleet, this section looks at the last of the Leyland Lynx operating for Travel West Midlands.

TWM 9071, Driver trainer seen at Old Square TWM Leyland Lynx 1231, G231 EOG, seen in its brief period at Acocks Green, seen at Solihull station on the 42C 1232, when operating for LH, on route 14A TWM Leyland Lynx 1090, G90 EOG passes Mercedes O.405N 1561, S561 VUK. Birmingham Withdrawn 1183 Kings Heath Travel Merry Hill Leyland Lynx 1141, G141 EOG 1087 Seen in store at Miller Street 1107 now 9107 in the TWM Training fleet 1149 at Miller Street 1192 Working on the 35S 1209 At Aston Manor Withdrawn 1233, 1120, 1188 and 9073 at Miller Street 1236 seen during it's final weeks at YW 1240 when with Travel London TWM Trainer 9260 seen here between duties at Walsall Garage 1264 Driver training in Wolverhampton Ex 1090, now in the Driver Training fleet Now scrapped 1262 with dual-purpose seating, when in the Driver Training fleet Leyland Lynx 1063, C63 HOM Walsall. Picture by Andy Now scrapped 1299 at Miller Street 9071 on Driver Training duties in Acocks Green Withdrawn 1240 showing the now redundant 'Route 27' livery, since the route has been converted to Volvo B10 operation, Bournville Now withdrawn 9073, Driver Training in Birmingham Withdrawn 1156 and 1208 at Miller Street Trainer 9249 seen at Miller Street depot Trainers 9210 and 9302 at Miller Street TWM Leyland Lynx 1315 (YW) Sparkbrook Trainer G165 EOG seen at Miller Street TWM Lynx 1219 seen on short term loan to Hockley depot, whilst working on the 16. Birmingham TWM 'Saverbus' Leyland Lynx 1166, G166EOG. Digbeth Ex 1264 at Miller Street, These vehicles are soon to be removed from the training fleet. Travel West Midlands Leyland Lynx 1084, G84 EOG. Stratford Road Ex 9065, now owned by an independant operator in Herefordshire. Photo by Andy Ex 1183 now operating in Herefordshire. Photo by Andy Ex 9210 now dumped in a yard in Herefordshire. Photo by Andy TWM Leyland Lynx 1216, G216 EOG (YW) Ex 1159 now operating for R.S Travel. Seen in Chester Withdrawn 1207 still in store at Miller Street Still in storage at Miller Street are 1079 and 1192 1312 (WA) Working on the 377 in Sutton Coldfield 9074 now in the TWM Training fleet. Seen at Miller Street TWM Leyland Lynx trainer 9261, Miller Street TWM Leyland Lynx 1236, G236 EOG (YW), seen leaving Kings Heath Withdrawn 9096 when in the TWM Training fleet. Miller Street Tanat Valley 266, ex TWM Leyland Lynx 1166, G166 EOG. Shrewsbury 1085 seen when operating for Yardley Wood Garage 1178 working on the 35, when at YW 1138 pauses at Ward End whilst working on route 98 1195 filling in for a Mercedes 0405N on route 14A 1154 in the short lived 'Saver Bus' livery. Metrobuses now operate on this route

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]]> Sat Dec 31 2005 Miller Street Graveyard http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c1160021.html In recent years Aston Miller Street has been a dumping ground for withdrawn vehicles. MCW Metrobuses and Leyland Lynxes are often seen here in various states of dis-repair. Awaiting sale to new owners or for scrap. The driver training fleet is also often to be found here. Sunday 1 January 2006: In recent years Aston Miller Street has been a dumping ground for withdrawn vehicles. MCW Metrobuses and Leyland Lynxes are often seen here in various states of dis-repair. Awaiting sale to new owners or for scrap. The driver training fleet is also often to be found here.

Now Sold 2885 (WT) When in store at Miller Street depot Withdrawn 2675 and unidentified Metro in the tram shed © David Cole Withdrawn 2783 now in store 2982 in the scrap line with 2998, 3021 and 2910 3119 now in store after a low bridge accident F79 XOF Ford Tow Truck and 2948. Miller Street Now withdrawn Volvo B6/PLaxton 119 Now sold 273, seen when in store 308 with no engine 1156 when in store Withdrawn 1371 with accident and fire damage. seen here in store P508KOX on the jacks, whilst 2651 has had the engine removed withdrawn 2531 and 3021 2531 has now had it's engine removed 2558 arrives at Miller Street on tow 2558 is lowered down from the tow truck 2558 enters the yard, minus it's grille and destination equipment 2610 has now joined 3090 in the scrap line Now sold 2653 and 2648 in the shed with 1237 Withdrawn 2651. Yet another Metro withdrawn from Travel Coventry 3035, 2651 and 2827 in the scrap line Now scrapped 2652 before it's engine was removed 2679 back in store after a period on hire to WN Now withdrawn 2699 Now withdrawn 2786, and stored 1837 (BV57XHE) Stored 2786 and 2939 now wtihdrawn 2795 and 3021 withdrawn 2806, now in store 2827 has now had the engine removed 2827 is now in the scrap line with no engine 2830 when in store. Now at WA Driver Trainer 9509 and now withdrawn 2860 Now scrapped 2872 during the process od being cannibalised 2886 has now been cannibalised and awaits it's tow for scrap Withdrawn 2906 parked in the tram shed withdrawn 2979 and 2860 2679, 2981 and 2680 in the scrap line 2981 in the scrap line with no engine Withdrawn Metrobuses 2679, 2982 and 3021 2982 is now in the scrap line Now withdrawn 2983, parked in the yard Recently withdrawn 3012 is now parked in the tram shed withdrawn 3035, 2651 and 3090 in the scrap line Now withdrawn 3051 and 2980 Withdrawn 3086. A victim of route 1 being converted to Volvo B7 operation Withdrawn 3086 is back in store after being on loan to WN Withdrawn Metrobuses 2695, 3090 and 3096 3090 is slowly being cannibalised for spare parts 3096 seen awaiting it's final tow for scrap the rear of 3096 showing the lack of engine and windows

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]]> Sun Jan 1 2006 Unusual Workings and Fill-ins http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c923635.html Some unusual workings, peak time extras and fill ins, aswell as a few other buses on Metrobus routes. Saturday 14 October 2006: Some unusual workings, peak time extras and fill ins, aswell as a few other buses on Metrobus routes.

3007 (WA) Sedgley on route 558 2906 allocated to BC, filling in on the 23. Shortly before BC lost its Metrobus allocation in 2005 3087 (AG) Acocks Green 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 3077 (WN) Fills in for a Trident on the 559, Wednesfield Road. 3113 (WN) on a rare working of peak service 568. Wolverhampton Bus Station 3102 (WA) is unusual on now withdrawn peak route 158 in Birmingham 3005 (WN) Seen on the Wolverhampton Centrebus 500 in Wolverhampton Bus Station 3066 (LH) Fills in for a Lynx, shortly before they were all withdrawn from Lea Hall 2975 on loan to BC Stephenson Street, Birmingham, on route 45 2624 (WA) Transferred from WT. Reported to be the final Metrobus painted in this livery. Wolverhampton 2750 (LH) seen in Lea Hall after completing its working on the 14E to Lea Hall Garage 2865 (WA) Working on the 529 in Willenhall 2654 (YW) on loan to (BC) on route 23 on Colmore Row, Birmingham 3087 (WN) During it's short period at PB. Seen here on the 16 3062 (PB) whilst on loan to (BC) on route 22, Colmore Row, Birmingham 2941, D941 NDA (PB) on route 103, Broad Street, Birmingham. Photo by Richard 2865 (WA) Makes an unusual appearance on the 326, Bilston bus station 3090 (WA) Whilst on loan to West Bromwich (WB) depot, on route 82. Town Hall, Birmingham 2976 (WN) Seen on loan to (YW) depot 2861 (WB) on the 74, Upper Bull Street, Birmingham 2837 (YW) Deputising fo a Trident on route 69. Shirley 2906 (AG) Deputises for a B7 on route 37, Birmingham 2659 (AG) Working on one of the few Metrobus diagrams on the Outer Circle 3082 (LH) Having strayed off its usual route 26, works on the 54. Washwood Heath 'Blythe Valley' branded 2750 (LH) makes a rare appearance on route 18. Druids Heath, When allocated to (YW) Withdrawn 2947, D947 NDA making a rare appearance on route 109, Birmingham 2544 (WA) Old Square, Brimingham 3084 (WN) Filling in for an Excel on the Wolverhampton Centrebus 3012 (PB) Substituting for a Volvo B7 on route 65 3009 (PB) Deputising for a Volvo B7 on route 65, Birmingham 2659 (AG) Deputises for a Volvo B7 on route 31, Birmingham 2813 (AG) Takes a rare turn on the Outer Circle, Acocks Green 2812 (AG) Makes a rare appearance filling in for a Volvo B7 on the 37 3119 (AG) Fills in for a Volvo B7 on the 31 2705 (WB) puts in a rare appearance on a peak working of route 404A in Oldbury 3114 (WN) puts in an a rare appearance on route 560 in Bloxwich 2779 (PB) Makes a rare appearance on the number 9, whilst on loan to (BC), Halesowen 3009 (PB) Seen on a rare working of route 22, whilst on loan to (BC) 3113 (WN) Fills in for a Dennis Trident on the 558, Dudley 2782 (WB) on the 120 in Oldbury 2907 (WB) Filling in for a Volvo B6 on the 428 2795 (AG) Filling in for a Volvo B7 on the 31, Station Street 2792 operates on the 26 whilst on loan to (LH) 2816 (AG) Takes the only duty of the day on route 38. Acocks Green. Photo by Steve 3014 (PB) Makes an appearnce on the 82, whilst on loan to (WB), Stephenson street 3021 (PB) Seen whilst on loan to (WB), working on the 82 2995 (PB) Making an appearance on the 129, whilst on loan to (WB). Hill Street 3103 (WN) Deputising for a Trident on the 558, Dudley

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]]> Sat Oct 14 2006 Odds and Ends http://twmmetro-pics.fotopic.org.uk/c571626.html Some pictures of interiors, depot shots, old liveries, other buses, rear and shots and anything else that doesn't fit into any other section. Tuesday 28 February 2006: Some pictures of interiors, depot shots, old liveries, other buses, rear and shots and anything else that doesn't fit into any other section.

Upstairs interior of a Metrobus MK2A Interior downstairs of 3067 2750 Solihull Station when branded for the 166 3049 Approaching Moor Street Queensway, Birmingham. 3030 (PB) showing the side profile, Old Square, Birmingham. showing the Metrobus side profile 2886 (WA) and Chase OJD858R Bridge Street, Walsall 2756 and 3087 pass in Kings Heath. Photo by Steve North Birmingham GM Standard Atlantean No75 and 3017 (PB) Corporation Street, Birmingham 3044 showing the rear end of metrobus in Saverbus livery 2688 Upper deck interior facing forward. 2749 (AG) Upper deck interior facing backwards ex SYPTE Your bus Atlantean and WM Mk1, 1990. Photo by Steve 2900 (AG) and North Birmingham Leyland Atlantean/Northen Counties No25. Corporation Street, Birmingham Red Rider Bristol VR/ECW 278, Sedgley. Photo by Alan 2525 looking somewhat tatty before its recent repaint, Walsall Saverbus Metrobus 3043 and Virgin Trains Voyager and Pendilino Units. Masshouse. 2879 (WB) St.Martins Queensway, Birmingham Now Sold 2922 (WA) Cannock bus station Wolverhampton (WN) based 3042 in standard TWM livery and 2862 (WT) in Coventry livery, temporarily on loan to (WN) over the Xmas period. A rear view of 2988 at One Stop shopping centre, the terminus of the 28A Yourbus ex GM Fleetline/Northern Conties, Kings Heath Northampton Bristol VRT in Digbeth on National Express work The lower saloon of MK1 BOK 76V Upper saloon of ex TWM MK1 Metrobus BOK76V Lower saloon of LOA314X 3 different rear end liveries on Ellie Rose Metrobuses lower saloon of ex 2611, with the rear window plated over Loaned 2792 with a TWM logo but carrying 'Carlyle Bus&Coach' legal lettering 2849 with a large amount of graffiti on the upper deck The lower saloon of ex 2956, retaining the DP seats 3023 rear view minus roof. Photo by Andy side profile with roof removed. Photo by Andy The roof of 3023. Photo by Andy 3023 being cannibalised for spares by Aston Manor for preserved 8110. Photo by Andy side view before roof was removed. Photo by Andy side profile with roof removed. Photo by Andy mid section of 3023 in a skip. Photo by Andy 3023's roof and middle section. Photo by Andy 3023 in the process of being scrapped. Photo by Andy 3023 rear panel. Photo by Andy 3023 cut down to lower deck level. Photo by Andy 3023 cut down to lower deck level. Photo by Andy The lower saloon of 3087 'Tracline 65' logo on the rear of 3098 Centrebus Ex TWM 3227 and 2831 pass in central Leicester The rear of Trainer 9959 3028 is hooked onto the tow truck The front end is lifted The rear view, showing the front end lifted up The driver waits patiently, as his bus is lifted

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