The doubledecker bus fleet was been decimated, having been built up to include a significant number
of Bristol VRs when in Cambus ownership. The two vehicles here though are both very interesting.
Nearest the camera is an Alexander bodied Metrobus, believed originally with Merseyside. Alongside
is the prototype ex Manchester Leyland Olympian/Northern Counties acquired from Black Prince, whose livery is
still worn on all bar the front. The Olympian was displayed at Showbus 98.
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241 (GOG241W) is seen in the old Wunterhill depot in January 2002. The bus was new to West Midlands PTE as their 2241.
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For a fleet heavily standardised on minibuses, this
selection owes a lot to the enthusiasm of Julian Peddle! PAX466F was acquired for the Stevensons
operation from Rhymney Valley District Council in the eighties and re-emerged in MK Metro
colours. The LH as pictured separately above, is used for driver training and rural services into Bucks.
The B45 proto-Olympian was used on school services and the recently restored Swift on city routes,
with the Solo (fleet number 11). The Olympian is now with the Manchester Bus
Museum and will be rallied and remain in MK Metro colours for some years as part of the agreement
when the bus was sold to them.
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