Merseyside's Oldest Bus

[MPTE1955]

RE: Merseyside's Oldest Bus

(23/07/2012 15:41)mathias Wrote:  

(23/07/2012 13:15)MPTE1955 Wrote:  

(23/07/2012 13:11)J654UHN Wrote:  dont forget Ace also have 0815 metrobus as well new to merseyside as F815YLV

Yes, seen that just the other day, not many of those left.

Used to be based at Merseybus Gillmoss.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/6027114237/
(Photo Credit; DMC1947)

They all started life at Gillmoss, remember the day they came in and made sure I caught one only to be pretty underwhelmed.

[K853 MTJ]

RE: Merseyside's Oldest Bus
Didn't some end up getting production finished at Edge Lane works? Only for the rest to follow on inside not long after due to them already suffering from MCW Syndrome?

[MPTE1955]

RE: Merseyside's Oldest Bus
They certainly had an early overhaul, one of them might have went pretty early, might have 0819 and there is a picture of it somewhere showing it with some panels taken off so that the inferior steel used in the frame could be supported. Typical of Metrorusts really.

[J654UHN]

RE: Merseyside's Oldest Bus
DUKWS are different as they have been converted into buses from landing craft so are not included but if they were they would win

[CX06 EBK (Administrator)]

RE: Merseyside's Oldest Bus
MPTE1955, is this the photo you're referring to?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15218213@N06/2467574871/
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[MPTE1955]

RE: Merseyside's Oldest Bus

(24/07/2012 16:43)CX06 EBK Wrote:  MPTE1955, is this the photo you're referring to?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15218213@N06/2467574871/
By Zippy's Revenge

That indeed is the one, thanks.