MCW Metrobus - The UK

The UK

In the United Kingdom, the Metrobus was mainly used in the metropolitan areas, especially London and the West Midlands.

The demonstrator TOJ592S was lent to London Transport in December 1977. LT were so impressed with the vehicle they placed an order soon after. Around 1986-8 this was used as a test-bed for the Gardner 5LXDT engine, together with Northern Scottish Leyland Olympians and a Leicester Citybus Dennis Dominator, after the closure of MCW it was sold enginless to Stevensons of Uttoxeter This prototype Metrobus is owned and still operated by Midland Classic of Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

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