Acocks Green Garage

[Tony]

Yeah, according to "people in the know" at AG lol

Something about at MOT due to expire.

You'd obviously be able to correct me if it's wrong.

All the ones taken off so far have MoTs running into 2016

[Ossie]

2227 left Solihull Station about 10mins ago on a 72, now carrying purple 71/72 branding

2226, also carrying 71/72 branding, was in Sutton Coldfield mid-afternoon.

[MW]

All the ones taken off so far have MoTs running into 2016

I didn't mention anything about the ones taken off so far. You've also mentioned that the ones so far are in reserve? Maybe that's not the case with 4023. You should be able to find out shouldn't you?

[Eric Shaw]

2224 on the 37 today.

[Stuharris 6360]

I didn't mention anything about the ones taken off so far. You've also mentioned that the ones so far are in reserve? Maybe that's not the case with 4023. You should be able to find out shouldn't you?

@MW I think @Tony  has given an answer @ message 1122, remember its not up to the garage, it's up to HQ which vehicles are withdrawn!

[James4368]

any 71/72 branded MMCs out today?

[MK]

any 71/72 branded MMCs out today?

2228 on 72 0854 Castle Bromwich-Birmingham

[James4368]

2228 on 72 0854 Castle Bromwich-Birmingham

2227 just arrived at Solihull rail station 1020 NIS
2226 at Solihull now 1037 on 71
2228 at Solihull 1107 on 72

[Mike K]

For the old timers amongst us this is like déjà vu back to the days when the Rolls Royce engined Metrobuses 2226 to 2245 were delivered new to AG. Although I doubt I'll look back on these ugly lopsided looking MMCs with the same fondness.

[GeminiFan1991]

For the old timers amongst us this is like déjà vu back to the days when the Rolls Royce engined Metrobuses 2226 to 2245 were delivered new to AG. Although I doubt I'll look back on these ugly lopsided looking MMCs with the same fondness.

I feel young when I hear you lot talk about metrobuses !

[dingding]

Funnily enough I was only thinking that last week! They couldnt half go with the Rolls Royce engine! Think they were a bit heavier on fuel than the Gardners though! Lovely proper buses!

All the best,

Dave

[filbus1]

For the old timers amongst us this is like déjà vu back to the days when the Rolls Royce engined Metrobuses 2226 to 2245 were delivered new to AG. Although I doubt I'll look back on these ugly lopsided looking MMCs with the same fondness.

Funny, because I remember those Metros arriving and everyone was commentimg on their lopsided appearance, some things never change.

[Stevo]

I feel young when I hear you lot talk about metrobuses !

I remember when 2201 - 30 were 1949 - 50 Park Royal bodied Leyland PD2s. Now that should make you feel really young!

[Mike K]

I remember when 2201 - 30 were 1949 - 50 Park Royal bodied Leyland PD2s. Now that should make you feel really young!

That even makes me feel young.

[don]

I remember when 2201 - 30 were 1949 - 50 Park Royal bodied Leyland PD2s. Now that should make you feel really young!

Yeah Roseberry St garage, used on the 82 (or B82 as it was then) - and 2231-2250 were Leyland Tiger PS2 single deckers, many of which were used on the 27. Wythall's 2245 would offer an interesting photo opportunity side by side with the new 2245 (when it materialises!!)