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ARRIVA Cymru: 3975 GYE 365W, near Gronant
A late July 2007, Sunday morning and on the first run out from Rhyl to Talacre of the day on the 101 ended up been the very last for this former London Transport, MCW Metrobus, GYE 365W after it failed with engine failure at this exact spot, yes I was a passenger that morning!
The engine was never repaired and after been stored, GYE 365W ended up been processed through one of the Barnsley scrap dealers.
The logic of these Metrobuses replacing the much loved Bristol VRs was very sad at the time, but VR, YMB 512W did return from withdrawal and out live all of the Metrobuses to have the last laugh.
You can see the engine cover raised through the lower deck window if you look carefully.
ARRIVA Cymru: 3975 GYE 365W, near Gronant
A late July 2007, Sunday morning and on the first run out from Rhyl to Talacre of the day on the 101 ended up been the very last for this former London Transport, MCW Metrobus, GYE 365W after it failed with engine failure at this exact spot, yes I was a passenger that morning!
The engine was never repaired and after been stored, GYE 365W ended up been processed through one of the Barnsley scrap dealers.
The logic of these Metrobuses replacing the much loved Bristol VRs was very sad at the time, but VR, YMB 512W did return from withdrawal and out live all of the Metrobuses to have the last laugh.
You can see the engine cover raised through the lower deck window if you look carefully.