United / Tees / TMS liveried Metrobus (6832)

[winston]

Does anyone have anymore info about the livery Metrobus 6832 is painted in / where it was taken etc?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcwmetrobuses/11242722196/

I don't recall any WMT Metrobuses transferring up to North East Bus when in WMT ownership, only Leyland Nationals. Or was 6832 withdrawn from WMT before the takeover of North East Bus?

[Tony]

Does anyone have anymore info about the livery Metrobus 6832 is painted in / where it was taken etc?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcwmetrobuses/11242722196/

I don't recall any WMT Metrobuses transferring up to North East Bus when in WMT ownership, only Leyland Nationals. Or was 6832 withdrawn from WMT before the takeover of North East Bus?

It went to Tees and district as an ancillary vehicle in 3/92, never used in service. It was sold to Bullocks in 4/96

[Bob]

Why were the prototype metros withdrawn early tony? Didnt they run fleetlines of similar vintage for A lot longer?