LONDON METROBUS

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Developed in the late 1970s as a wholly-British competitor to British Leyland's Titan, the Metrobus immediately gained success nationwide. Its fortunes would increase on the back of Leyland's troubles with its own Titan, and by the end of production in 1986 London Transport had 1,440 vehicles in service. The following year would see the Metrobus become the most numerous single bus type in the capital, a distinction it would retain for over a decade. When privatisation overtook London Buses Limited at the end of 1994, the Ms were divided between seven new companies. With the advent of low-floor double-deckers at the end of the decade, large-scale withdrawals of the type took place and the last Metrobuses on mainstream service officially bowed out on 11 September 2004. This bright new volume examines the life and times of a key player in London Transport history. It is certain to be extremely popular with all enthusiasts of London Transport, as well as any modellers keen to recreate this important type.

Contents:

• Foreword
• 1 – Initial Experience
• 2 – Into Service
• 3 – Mainstay of the Fleet
• 4 – Subsidiary Adventures
• 5 – Privatisation and Return
• 6 – Declining Years
• 7 – After Service
• Appendices
• Bibliography

Continent: Europe
Country: UK
Area: UK London

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